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Why You Need to Take Vitamin K with Calcium Supplements?

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A subgroup analysis of a study on 24,000 Europeans suggested increased risk of cardiovascular disease for those taking ONLY calcium supplements (1). Let's dive into how you can protect yourself from hardened arteries from calcium supplements. It is a well-established fact that  when you take calcium you should also take magnesium.  This is because magnesium helps your body keep the calcium you take out of your organs, thereby preventing calcification of arteries, kidneys, liver, and brain. Yet many people are magnesium deficient. The USDA reports that 57% of Americans suffer from inadequate magnesium intake  (2). If a person consistently takes high amounts of supplemental calcium WITHOUT magnesium they increase the risk of arterial blockages in their heart and brain. Lack of calcium will cause bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis and fractures, and life ending hip replacements. Lack of calcium paradoxically can also cause calcification of arteries. In other words if yo...

Natural Ways To Treat Allergies

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Going through all the symptoms of allergies every single day can be frustrating. Luckily there are natural remedies out there for this type of problem. Acupuncture is one treatment option, some of the  best allergy pills  are another. Supplements might also help with allergies in some people by reducing inflammation or providing anti-inflammatory effects. Allergy sufferers often have a hard time avoiding what's bothering them. While this may seem obvious, it can be somewhat tricky in some cases because of the limited access or availability to certain places that would allow you to live allergen-free for long periods when the symptoms are worst, such as during springtime allergy season. However, there’s nothing to worry about. There are many effective  natural remedies that help calm the allergic reactions . Still, the best way to prevent a reaction is to avoid allergens, but this can be hard in some cases. So, after discussing your symptoms with your doctor and l...

Menstrual Issues Caused By Lack Of Iodine

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Thyroid hormones control all aspects of your reproductive health, from ovaries to sex hormone binding globulin. The small butterfly-shaped gland at the base front neck is responsible for producing these essential chemicals that regulate everything you do both inside and outside hormonal boundaries. At some point in life, many females ask why women need iodine more than men. Well, one of the reasons involves the menstrual period. The menstrual cycle is a significant indicator of health. For example, thyroid disorders caused by lack of iodine can result in hormonal imbalances that affect your periods or make them more challenging to figure out than they should be. This includes both normalizing the flow and ensuring it comes on time every month without fail. The menstrual issue symptoms may seem minimal at first but can become severe if left unchecked by treatment from doctors. So if you or someone in your family is experiencing unusual menstrual symptoms, it’s vital to get evaluated b...

7 Parasites You Get From Your Pets

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We love our pets.  They are companions. They are family members. They are therapy. Sometimes they are social media stars making income for the household! Whatever function they serve, pets give unconditional love, but they can also make us sick without even knowing it.  Most of us know that the more people living under the same roof, the greater the chance of passing illnesses to each other. The same goes for animals living under the same roof, as well as humans and animals living together under the same roof.   What Diseases Can Humans Get From Animals? Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are called zoonotic diseases. They typically happen in the following ways: Direct contact: Coming into contact with saliva, blood, urine, mucus, feces or other fluids from an infected animal. Indirect contact: Coming into contact with an area, object, or surface that has been contaminated with infected animal fluids or feces. Foodborne: Ingesting animal-derived foods tha...