OK, time to get
back to some healthy information…
I had a recent
doctor’s appointment and my physician pointed out that I needed to take calcium
everyday along with some Vitamin D3. He did a blood test and found that I was
deficient in both. I have acid reflux and I take an antacid (Omeprazole)
everyday to ward off that evil devil. If you have suffered from acid reflux,
you KNOW what I mean.
The doc told me
that these antacids leach calcium from your body and I need to replenish my
system with supplements. The instructions are to take 500 mg by mouth 3 times
daily (with meals). Right now I am taking, twice a day, Caltrate chewable
(yummy) with 500 mg of Vitamin D3 included. Then I take a tablet of 500 mg of
calcium once a day. Chewable with Vitamin D3 in the mornings (breakfast) and
evenings (dinner); tablet without D3 in the afternoon (lunch). Calcium is also best
absorbed when taken with magnesium.
Here are some
things I found out about calcium or the lack of:
1.
Calcium
may be involved with more bodily functions than any other mineral. It promotes
the health of our bones, muscles, and heart, as well as many of the body’s
cellular processes.
2.
While
dairy products contain calcium, they are not typically the best source of calcium
for most people.
3.
Your
body may not be digesting calcium adequately to extract sufficient calcium to
meet its requirements.
4.
Although
Americans and Canadians tend to consume the highest amount of dairy products in
the world per capita, we have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than most
other countries.
Here are some
common signs of a calcium deficiency that can be signs of other problems in the
body and, of course, you should see your physician if you are suffering any
health issues:
1.
Back
or hip pain
2.
Bone
loss, malformed bones, or bones that are vulnerable to fractures or breaks
3.
Brittle
nails or vertical ridges on nails
4.
Cramps
in fee, toes, or legs
5.
Dental
cavities or frequent toothaches
6.
Headaches
7.
High
blood pressure
8.
Heart
palpitations
9.
Insomnia
10. Joint pain
11. Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
12. Nervous tics or twitches, or muscles that
twitch
13. Women: painful or lengthy periods or
excessive bleeding during periods
Source taken
from The Phytozyme Cure, by Michelle
Schoffro Cook, PhD
When looking for
a calcium supplement, avoid those that contain fillers, colors, or chemicals,
and there should be a third-party verification that the supplement is lead
free. It is said that this is a metal that is frequently found in many calcium
supplements. I found this shocking since there have been so much research done
and we know the effects lead can cause on the body. But double check to make
sure…
Good sources of
calcium include: almonds, almond butter, broccoli, carrot juice, carrots, dark
leafy greens, kale, kelp, navy beans, oats, sesame butter (tahini), soymilk and
tofu (which organic is suggested since soy is heavily contaminated by
genetically-modified organisms – GMOs), wild salmon, and sardines.
Another good
reminder, weight resistance is excellent in building healthy bones and
exercising CAN improve your health.
Well, there you
have it. I wish you good health in whatever way you decide to get your calcium
and exercise.
Here’s to your
health!
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