By Ruth Bird
Cut back on cola. Drinking even just one cola per day can increase your chances of osteoporosis. The phosphoric acid in the cola sucks out the calcium from the body. And, it doesn’t matter how much milk you drink. Substitute cola with water, or juices. For a healthy diet try some of the great natural fruit flavored waters available today. And for a healthy weight loss, nothing beats good old refreshing water.
The gap between sexes is getting smaller. Women’s health and men’s health: Women have outlived men in the western world for years. Woman tended to die less from preventable diseases than men. However, the rise in female smokers and the decrease in exercise are closing the gap. Women beware.
Worried about iron deficiency? Ask your doctor to test your iron. Then, if you are a woman between the ages of 19 and 49, eating red meat, green vegetables *leafy, can help you get the recommended intake of 18 milligrams of iron. Talk to your doctor about this. This is a very important women’s health issue.
Thinking of changing to a vegetarian diet? Here are six benefits. 1 – A vegetarian diet is great for the heart and has proven to lower the risk of coronary disease. 2 – This can lower your cholesterol levels by up to 35%. 3 – A vegetarian diet can also lower your blood pressure. 35% of vegetarians improve in their hypertension readings. 4 – Your colon will love this diet. You tremendously decrease your risk of colon cancer. 5 - If you plan your meals properly, even study the glycemic diet, your diabetes will be much easier to control. 6 – There is a reduced risk of gallstones.
New fortified foods help you to meet your daily requirements easier.
Tips for diets: -Choose a wide variety of foods, try not to restrict yourself. -Supplement with Omega 3. By now I am sure you have heard that Omega 3 is considered this centuries medical miracle. -Research what natural herbal dietary supplement may be good for you. -And, make sure you include calcium rich foods, especially for women’s health concerns.
Oral Cancer – Lower the likelihood of developing this disease. -don’t smoke, or chew tobacco. -don’t drink too much alcohol. -Always practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularily. -Use a lip balm with SPF 15.
Take stock of where you are. If you have a health goal established, in order to get there you need to know where you are today. So, take stock of yourself.
Blood Pressure – How low should your blood pressure go? Normal blood pressure should be 120/80. Apparently researches are now looking at whether this is really low enough. Tests are now showing that even lower blood pressure than the norm will increase your heart health and lower your risk for heart disease. Getting to your healthy weight and getting lots of exercise will help to naturally lower your blood pressure.
Medical Disclaimer: This article is designed for educational purposes only and should not be used in any other manner. This information is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice.
Ruth is actively involved in internet marketing and she finds it very exciting. Her passions are people health and pet health. She is a wife, a stepmom a dog owner and a business person. She is married for almost 30 years to Chris who has been, and still is, battling the monster MS. Two of her dogs are Certified Therapy Dogs. She is currently working from her home. Her Blog http://www.mimfreedom.com/blog Her Articles http://www.mimfreedom.com/2006 Her Pet Blog http://www.happypetstop.com/blog
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