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You’ve probably heard that you need to take a calcium supplement each day - even if you are taking a multi-vitamin. This is because most people don’t get enough calcium in their diets and the multi-vitamins don’t have the recommended daily dosage of calcium in them; even though they do have other nutrients and minerals that we need.

We need calcium to keep our bones and teeth strong, but it is also needed to help our muscles contract properly, to help our blood clot, to help nerves carry messages, to keep our hearts beating properly, and to prevent diseases such as Osteoporosis. Without calcium our bodies are in big trouble!

We get some calcium from the foods we eat.  Dairy products, broccoli, rice, salmon, tuna, beans, nuts, seeds, oysters, shrimp, turnip greens, okra, other green vegetables, oranges, figs, and several other foods all contain calcium.  But again, most people don’t consume enough of these foods in a single day to get the required amount of calcium that is needed by the body, even if they are taking an additional multi-vitamin.

Most people don’t even know how much calcium they need to meet their body’s requirements. Doctors always tell us to take a calcium supplement - but they almost always fail to say how much calcium is enough, and how much is too much!

First, let’s look at how much is too much, in terms of calcium. Nobody has ever overdosed on calcium, but some people have had health problems that were caused because they were getting too much calcium - the solution was always to cut down on the calcium of course. So far, scientists and doctors agree that up to 2500 milligrams of calcium per day is perfectly safe - but you don’t even need that much.

Most health care professionals agree that if you aren’t drinking three eight ounce glasses of milk per day, you are not getting enough calcium. Babies between the ages of newborn and six months old should have at least 210 milligrams of calcium each day. From seven months to one year, they should have 270 milligrams per day. Children aged one to three years should have 500 milligrams, four to eight years should have 800 milligrams, and nine years to eighteen year olds should have 1300 milligrams.

It is vitally important that children under the age of eighteen get the calcium that they need, because this is when their bones and teeth are developing, and their bodies crave calcium!

Adults between the ages of nineteen and fifty need 1000 milligrams of calcium per day, which adults aged fifty one and over need to increase their calcium intake to 1200 milligrams per day.

If you are taking a supplement to get your daily calcium make sure you are also taking magnesium with it.  Magnesium is the transport that brings the calcium to your cells.  The ratio of magnesium to calcium should be 2:1.  In other words if you are taking 1200mg of calcium you should also be taking 600mg of magnesium for a complete solution.

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Colon Cleansing isn’t something that most people want to talk about, much less think about, but it is a necessary part of life if you want to be healthy. According to medical experts, we have between five and 25 pounds of excess waste built up inside our colons. This bacterium causes bacteria and toxins to spread in our bodies, causing sickness and even death. In fact, 90% of all illnesses and diseases are due to unclean colons.

This accumulation of waste also prevents us from absorbing nutrients that our bodies need. Many people envision colon cleansing as an unpleasant procedure that is done at the doctor’s office, involving a hose. This is no longer the case. Colon cleansing can be done orally, and it is not painful at all. In fact, it can be a very gentle process.

Look at this fact. Animals do not die from colon cancer. However, human beings - with all of our technology and available resources - die from colon cancer at an alarming rate. There is a reason for this. Animals depend on nature for their survival, while human beings depend on processed foods that do not resemble nature at all.

Also consider the fact that animals have two or three bowel movements each day. This is because their systems work properly. Humans believe that they should have one bowel movement every day or two - and this isn’t true. We should also have two or three bowel movements each day.

A dirty colon not only causes illnesses and disease, it can also prevent us from losing weight simply because we are not able to break down and excrete the food that we eat. But losing weight is the least of our worries. This year, 50,000 men and women in the United States will die from colon cancer.

Colon cleansing, which is a vital part of being healthy or regaining one’s health, isn’t what it used to be. Today, it can be done gently and orally. This is not like taking laxatives either. Using an all natural colon cleansing system will detoxify, remove parasites, prevent toxicity, aid in weight loss, prevent illness and diseases, and prevent colon cancer.

A good Colon Cleanse Program also cleans the colon by breaking down hardened wastes from the intestinal walls using herbal tabs. It then attracts and holds toxins that have accumulated in the body with activated charcoal, and then takes those toxins from the body with fiber.

Again, colon cleansing isn’t a topic that most people want to think about, much less do. But if you consider the alternative, colon cleansing isn’t so bad, and in the end, you will feel and live a great deal better. The alternative is having rotted and impacted fecal matter living inside your colon, and all that entails - toxins, illness, disease, and colon cancer.

The colon cleansing process is very gentle, and lasts over an extended period of time. It isn’t the violent process that you may have imagined. It doesn’t require the assistance of a doctor - or anyone else. This is something that you can do in your own home with oral formulas.  You will feel better and be healthier - so, you should consider giving yourself this gift as soon as possible.

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Heartburn symptoms can often be relieved if sufferers make a few lifestyle changes. Many people can significantly reduce the occurrence of symptoms by avoiding heartburn triggers and behaviors that contribute to acid reflux flare-ups. Not everyone suffers from heartburn, even when they eat spicy foods. For millions of people, however, heartburn is a chronic condition. There are several reasons an individual’s heartburn will occur. While these things can cause heartburn in people who only have occasional episodes, they can be big triggers for those suffering from chronic heartburn.

It isn’t just food that can cause heartburn. Sometimes it’s the medications we take to treat other conditions that can be the culprit. Some medications can cause heartburn by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus. For those who suffer from heartburn the symptoms can be unbearable at times. For some, prescription medication is necessary to treat heartburn. There are also vitamins that can be taken along with prescription medications to help provide some relief of the symptoms of heartburn.

Before discussing any vitamins and supplements that can be beneficial in relieving the symptoms of heartburn, I must stress that you talk to your doctor before adding anything new to your diet. Although it is rare, certain vitamins, supplements and herbs can react adversely with prescription medications. It is also important to research the vitamins you are interested in taking, as some are not well tolerated by those with stomach disorders and can be more harmful than good.

Below is a list of some of the most common vitamins, herbs and supplements that can be used to help relieve and manage the symptoms of heartburn.

Vitamin C: (250 mg to 500 mg twice per day) useful in temporarily reducing your stomach acidity.

B Vitamins: are essential for proper digestion and energy production. Choline, pantothenic acid, and thiamin are B-complex vitamins that can have long-term digestive benefits. Choline is an important element of the fat-digesting substance known as bile. Having too little choline in the body can interfere with the body’s ability to produce bile and digest fats properly, and increases the risk of developing gallstones Vitamin B-complex includes several different components, each of which has the potential to interact with drugs. It is recommended that you discuss the use of vitamin B-complex and your current medication(s) with your doctor or pharmacist.

Folic Acid: (400mcg per day) is a B vitamin needed for cell replication and growth.

Vitamin D: serves to maintain mineral homeostasis by regulation of calcium absorption in the gut.
Zinc: (30mg per day) is an essential mineral that is a component of more than 300 enzymes needed to repair wounds, synthesize protein, help cells reproduce, boost immunity, and protect against free radicals, among other functions.
Sodium helps maintain a healthy acid/ alkaline balance

Calcium: supplements can provide quick relief from heartburn. Calcium may also help the body in the long term: Calcium is not just stored in bones, but circulates the body in the bloodstream and helps to produce the hormones and enzymes that the body needs for regulate energy release, proper digestion, and metabolism.

Aloe Vera: is another fast-acting supplement that acts as an anti-inflammatory, and frequently helps soothe the irritation in the esophagus that can be caused by heartburn. Aloe Vera has been used in Europe and Japan to relieve heartburn and ulcers for many years.

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Cystic Fibrosis or CF is an inherited disease that affects the normal movement of salt (sodium chloride) into and out of certain cells, including those that line the lungs and pancreas. This results in thick, sticky mucus and other secretions. The mucus clogs the lungs, causing breathing problems. It also provides a breeding ground for bacteria to grow. This leads to frequent lung infections, which eventually damage the lungs and contribute to early death.

Thick digestive fluids also may clog ducts leading from the pancreas to the small intestine. This prevents the fluids from reaching the small intestine, where they are needed to digest food. This can cause digestive problems and slow growth.  Some CF patients also suffer from poor liver function which may eventually become chronic liver disease.

Malabsorption of fat soluble vitamins is likely in most patients with cystic fibrosis, especially for those who are pancreatic insufficient.  Vitamins A, D and E have been found to be deficient in early diagnosed infants as well as older patients.  Different levels of these vitamins are prescribed depending on the age of the patient, whether the patient is pancreatic insufficient or sufficient and other health factors that can be affected by cystic fibrosis.  Vitamin K may also be prescribed under certain conditions.

The recommended daily supplements which usually achieve normal plasma levels in infancy are vitamin A 4000 iu (120 mcg), vitamin D 400 iu (10 mcg) and vitamin E 37 - 75 iu (25 - 50 mg). The recommended doses for children over 1 year of age are vitamin A 8000 iu, vitamin D 800 iu and vitamin E 100 - 200 mg.

These doses are considerably higher than the usual dietary intake and generally are adjusted to meet the needs of the patient as they get older.  Vitamin K is generally prescribed for those cystic fibrosis patients who suffer from liver disease or who are going to undergo a surgical procedure, or whose blood tests do not me certain standards. 

* Vitamin A: Vitamin A deficiency may cause night blindness in older patients and can progress to severe xerophthalmia if not checked.

* Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency may cause rickets which is very rare and osteomalacia. Although in the past there is little clinical evidence of vitamin D deficiency is rare in cystic fibrosis new research and studies osteoporosis, osteopenia and low levels of vitamin D metabolites are being increasingly recognized in children and adults with cystic fibrosis.

* Vitamin E: Vitamin E deficiency may cause neurological problems in older CF individuals. Correction of vitamin E deficiency improves hemoglobin levels. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. Because of this role vitamin E may be important in controlling the progression of lung disease in cystic fibrosis. 

Recent studies have suggested that cystic fibrosis patients have inadequate antioxidants defenses to cope with certain stresses on their system. Pulmonary dysfunction in cystic fibrosis is associated with oxidative stress and higher levels of supplementation may be required.

* Vitamin K: Regular vitamin K supplements are not given unless there is chronic liver disease, a prolonged prothrombin time or an upcoming surgical procedure.  Given any of these conditions an oral daily supplement of 5-10mg is given for a week prior to the procedure.  Vitamin K is required for the formation of osteocalcin which is involved in bone metabolism.

As you can see vitamin supplementation is essential for Cystic Fibrosis patients.  It is crucial for you to discuss any changes to your current vitamin regimen with your physician prior to adding, removing or changing the doses of any vitamins.  The balance of vitamins in your system can be very delicate and should be closely monitored by your physician.

Steven Godlewski - Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International

Epilepsy is the name given to any of a variety of neurological disorders that are characterized by sudden recurring attacks of motor, sensory or psychic malfunction that may occur with or without loss of consciousness or convulsive seizures.  For some with epilepsy treatment with drugs in necessary at all times while others may not need or desire to use prescription medication to assist with the management of the disease.  No matter which of these two categories you may fall under, vitamins may be a very appealing addition to managing the disease.

There are a number of vitamins and minerals that have been shown to be helpful in the management of epilepsy and its many symptoms and affects.  The key to vitamins working to treat or manage any condition you may have is to have the correct balance among the vitamins you’re including in your diet so that your body can absorb the necessary amount in order to do your body any good.  There are certain vitamins that will only be absorbed when taken in combination with other vitamins, so it’s crucial to have the correct combination.

The vitamins listed below were selected for their ability to have the optimum benefit to persons with epilepsy based on the facts that they assist in the maintenance of key areas of the body that are impacted the most by the disease or because they are necessary in the proper absorption of other vitamins listed.

Bioflavonoids - prevent and treat cataracts, promote circulation, lower cholesterol, have antibacterial properties, and help relieve pain, bumps and bruises associated with athletic injuries. Bioflavonoids also enhance the absorption of vitamin C.

B12 - prevents anemia by regulating red blood cell formation and iron utilization. It aids in digestion and cell formation and also prevents nerve damage by maintaining the sheaths that cover them.

Coenzyme Q10 - an antioxidant similar to Vitamin E, stimulates the immune system, is pivotal in cellular energy production, aids circulation and tissue oxygenation, acts as an antihistamine, and has anti-aging properties.

B9 - works with Vitamin B12 and C as a co-enzyme in the breakdown and utilization of proteins. It is important for the formation of red blood cells and processes of growth and reproduction.

B3 - lowers cholesterol, enhances memory, aids the nervous system, helps the metabolism, is necessary for digestion and improves circulation.

B6 - aids in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; helps in the formation of red blood cells, helps maintain good vision and also helps regulate the central nervous system and helps protect against stress.

B1 - important for digestion, carbohydrate metabolizing, blood formation and brain functions.

Vitamin C - performs hundreds of functions in the body, is crucial for the production of antibodies, strengthens connective tissues, helps reduce the duration and severity of a cold, assists with wound healing, and protects other vitamins from oxidation.

Vitamin D - helps the intestines absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, regulates heartbeat and is necessary for blood clotting and thyroid function.

As always it is essential that you discuss any changes to your diet or methods of treating your epilepsy with your physician prior to making the changes.  Certain vitamins, minerals and nutrients make react adversely with medications you are currently taking or may be prescribed in the future.  You should make a list of the vitamins mentioned above and discuss their benefits and/or risks associated with current treatment methods you’re receiving or that may be prescribed to you in the future.
Steven Godlewski - Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International

 Inflammation in the body has gotten out of control. Where as it used to just shoot up when an injury or disease was present and left when the disease or injury did, now it comes with the injuries and diseases, and stays long after they are gone.

The inflammation process has turned on it’s self, instead of staying in the infected area, inflammation can wander all over your body causing pain and harm to where ever it goes.

Aloe Vera is a common cure for this. Aloe contains at least three different anti-inflammatory agents, and there are possibly even more. These agents are fatty acids, which also have other healing properties to them as well.

One of the fatty acids doubles as an anti-cholestromatic that takes bad cholesterol levels down. Aloe is used to reduce inflammation and can help control it in certain areas of the body.

Aloe Vera can be used to lower inflammation but should not be used every time inflammation occurs unless the inflammation is covering a large area or is causing a great amount of pain. Inflammation is a reaction that the body goes through during a healing process.

When something is suffering from inflammation the inflammation actually has something to do with the healing process. Aloe Vera can also be used on inflammations to bring them down, and sooth them.

The soothing ability in aloe is causes by the fatty acids and is the reason why aloe is also used for burns bruises and cuts. Today Aloe Vera comes in pill form, liquid form, and its most natural form.

How you take it is up to you, what it does in you is what it is meant to do. Aloe Vera is not harmful to you and has many uses besides being used for inflammations. So when you are looking for something new to use, check out aloe vera and what all it can do.
 

Steven Godlewski - Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International

Aloe has been used for many different things in the past. One of the uses has been as a laxative. When Aloe is cut and prepared a certain way it has certain properties to it that help clean and empty your digestive tract.

The properties in aloe are used inside of your body to help clean it. The aloe is cut in a certain way and then prepared. The outcome is a brown substance that can be eaten or stirred into a drink and then digested.

Aloe has been known to cause diarrhea and stomach pains, but is a valuable source of all the proteins vitamins and minerals found with in it. While in the body aloe can also clean the digestive tract of any extra toxins, and unwanted food items that your stomach refused to digest fully.

Your stomach digests what is good for you and sometimes it even gets what isn’t good for you, but there are times when the stomach finds something in foods that it does not digest. The left over undigested food then stays in the stomach and starts to collect around the outer edges of the stomach.

After enough foods have been passed through there is usually a small clump of undigested minerals and such that is sitting in your stomach causing you discomfort. Aloe breaks this clump down and kind of pushes it through the digestive tract.

Aloe is also used to help clean out your digestive tract of other types of waste that can be found there. By using aloe to clean out your digestive tract you are able to also clean out toxins that are not needed, and can keep your self healthier.

So with all the other uses of aloe, it is slightly amazing that it can also be used for this. Whether healing minor burns or detoxifying yourself, be sure to know that aloe can do both.

Steven Godlewski - Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International

Millions of people around the world suffer from headaches.  For many of these people frequent headaches disrupt their daily routines and tap the enjoyment from their days.  Often the over-the-counter headache medicines do not do enough to provide relief and don’t prevent the recurrent headaches they suffer from.  More often than not a combination of vitamins and supplements will prevent the constant recurring headaches many people experience.

Below is a list of the most common vitamins and supplements shown to provide relief for people who suffer from headaches.  It is best to consult your physician prior to adding any of these to your diet as certain vitamins and supplements may have an adverse reaction when taken in combination with certain prescription and non-prescription medications.

5-HTP:   is used by the human body to make serotonin, an important substance for normal nerve and brain function. Serotonin appears to play significant roles in sleep, emotional moods, pain control, inflammation, intestinal peristalsis, and other body functions. 5-HTP is not present in significant amounts in a typical diet. The human body manufactures 5-HTP from L-tryptophan, a natural amino acid found in many dietary proteins. However, eating food that contains tryptophan does not significantly increase 5-HTP levels.

B-Complex vitamins:  consist of all the known water-soluble vitamins except for Vitamin C. Each member of the B-complex is unique in structure and function but they will often work together. Among the many functions of B-complex are energy production, metabolism and cell division. A deficiency in one B vitamin often means that intake of all B vitamins is low.

Calcium and vitamin D:  is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth. Calcium helps as well with blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve cells and muscle contraction. For calcium to be properly absorbed the body must have sufficient levels of vitamin D.

Ginkgo Biloba:  is divided into two active components. The first component of ginkgo biloba, flavone glycosides, are bioflavonoids responsible for antioxidant activity and inhibiting platelet aggregation. The second ginkgo biloba component, terpene lactones, are associated with increased circulation to the brain as well as protecting nerve cells.

Vitamin B2:  is needed to process amino acids and fats, activate vitamin B6 and folic acid, and help convert carbohydrates into ATP, the fuel the body runs on. Under some circumstances, vitamin B2 can act as an antioxidant.

Lecithin: is an essential natural compound found throughout the body. Lecithin is one of the main components of cell membranes and helps prevent those membranes from hardening. One of the elements that make up Lecithin is Choline, which helps the nervous system, liver and kidneys to function properly.

Cod Liver Oil:  contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid); both are omega-3 oils. These special omega-3 oils, unlike other omega-3 oils, keep blood triglycerides in check (high triglycerides are generally linked with increased risk of heart disease). EPA and DHA keep blood from clotting too quickly. They also have anti-inflammatory activity. As a result, Cod Liver Oil is used to help people with various inflammatory conditions, including Crohn’s disease. Cod Liver oil may help people with a wide variety of disorders, including chronic kidney diseases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be less likely to develop in those with a greater intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

 Steven Godlewski - Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International

For millions of people living with depression there may be a simple, yet very effective, non-medicinal treatment for their depression.  There are a number of vitamin deficiencies that can be responsible for depression.  Likewise the addition of these vitamins and/or minerals to the diet of a person suffering from depression can be just what they need to start down the path to a happy, balanced life.

Before I go any further it’s necessary that I mention vitamin supplements are not a cure-all for all types of depression.  For some people prescription drugs are necessary to manage their depression.  However, vitamin supplements can still be very beneficial to those people, as well.  It is always best to discuss the addition of any vitamins to your diet with your physician prior to making any changes.  The balance of vitamins in your diet can sometimes be a delicate one.  Add to that the fact that some vitamins may have an adverse reaction with certain medications and you can see why it’s imperative to discuss the matter with your doctor.

Below is a list of vitamins that can be very beneficial for people suffering from depression.
 * Vitamin B1 (thiamine): The brain uses this vitamin to help convert glucose into fuel, and without it the brain rapidly runs out of energy. This can lead to fatigue, depression, irritability, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide. Deficiencies can also cause memory problems, loss of appetite, insomnia, and gastrointestinal disorders. The consumption of refined carbohydrates, such as simple sugars, drains the body’s B1 supply.

 * Vitamin B3 (niacin):  Pellagra-which produces psychosis and dementia, among other symptoms-was eventually found to be caused by niacin deficiency. Many commercial food products now contain niacin, and pellagra has virtually disappeared.
 
  * Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid):  Symptoms of deficiency are fatigue, chronic stress, and depression. Vitamin B5 is needed for hormone formation and the uptake of amino acids and the brain chemical acetylcholine, which combine to prevent certain types of depression.

 * Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine):  Aids in the processing of amino acids, which are the building blocks of all proteins and certain hormones. It’s necessary in the manufacture of serotonin, melatonin and dopamine. Vitamin B6 deficiencies, although very rare, cause impaired immunity, skin lesions, and mental confusion. A marginal deficiency sometimes occurs in alcoholics, patients with kidney failure, and women using oral contraceptives.

 * Vitamin B12:  Because vitamin B12 is important to red blood cell formation, deficiency leads to an oxygen-transport problem known as pernicious anemia. This disorder can cause a variety of symptoms including mood swings, paranoia, irritability, confusion, dementia, hallucinations, or mania, eventually followed by appetite loss, dizziness, weakness, shortage of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, and tingling sensations in the extremities. Deficiencies take years to develop, since the body stores a three to five year supply in the liver. When shortages occur, they are often due to a lack of intrinsic factor, an enzyme that allows vitamin B12 to be absorbed in the intestinal tract. Since intrinsic factor diminishes with age, B12 deficiencies are more common in older people.

 * Folic acid: This vitamin is needed for DNA synthesis and is also necessary for the production of S-adenosyl methionine. Poor dietary habits, illness, alcoholism, and various drugs, including aspirin, birth control pills, barbiturates, and anticonvulsants all contribute to deficiency of Folic acid. It is usually administered along with vitamin B12, since a B12 deficiency can mask a folic acid deficiency. It’s advised that women take this vitamin prior to and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus.
 

 * Vitamin C:  Subclinical deficiencies of this vitamin can produce depression, which requires the use of supplements. Supplementation is especially important if you have had surgery or an inflammatory disease. Stress, pregnancy, and lactation also increase your body’s need for vitamin C, while aspirin, tetracycline (a common antibiotic), and birth control pills can deplete the body’s supply.
Steven Godlewski -  Liquid Vitamins and Life Force International