Friday, March 23, 2007

Low and High Calcium Levels and List of Calcium function in our Body

Regarding High Ionic Calcium Levels:When patients have a liberal loss of bone from dentalinfections, they will generally have a high ionic calciumlevel in the blood. People who have freedom from toothdecay generally have an ionic calcium level of the bloodthat is normal or above normal. Individuals who usuallyhave high ionic calcium levels of the blood tend to havebones which are looserknit and less dense. They respondreadily to local anesthetics.People having high ionic calcium levels rarely havecondesing osteitis or spicules of bone work loose aftertooth extractions. Individuals with high ionic calciumlevels of the blood quite regularly develop periodontaldisease.Other Blood Systemic Changes: Dental infections reduce thebody's normal alkalinity reserve in the blood of patientsand animals. The removal of infected teeth in someindividuals results in an improvement of the blood sugarrelationship. The presence of dental infections increasesthe uric acid of the blood.Life in every form appears to be dependent upon free ioniccalcium. The functions of cells - whether excessive, belownormal activity, or in dysfunction - are either affected ordirectly controlled by the concentration of ionic calcium.A person's vital capacity and vital efficiency are bothinseparable from and dependent upon calcium metabolism.Most of these various discoveries will be as new to new todentists today as they were when Weston Price reported them.The subject which occupied most of Dr. Price's researchtime was the multiple roles calcium plays in the functionsof the body. These studies virtually forced themselves uponhim as medical and dental literature contained littleinformation about calcium and its important functions.A list of calcium functions follows:* Every cell is dependent on the presence of ionic calcium.* It is used in teeth and bones and the movement ofmuscles.* It is required for the rhythmic action of the heart andthe intestines.* It is essential for the clotting of blood.* It plays a role in infections, pregnancy,and in themaintenance of the acid-alkaline balance.* Its presence or absence is a factor in the formation oftooth decay, pyorrhea, and the degenerative disease.The great contribution made by Melvin Page, D.D.S., whichhave advanced some of the Price findings were discussed;for instance,how routine calcium and phosphorous blood testreadings can be used to balance body chemistry.Dr. Price showed beginning awareness of what Pagediscovered later when wrote, "What is important is not somuch the presence or absence of an available supply ofcalcium, such as the calcium in foods,as it is themechanisms that govern the metabolism of calcium".Another great finding was that of the relationship betweenthe thyroid gland's activity and that of the parathyroid.About the Author:Dr. George Meinig, D.D.S., F.A.C.D. is a Founder of theAssociation of Root Canal Specialists Discovers EvidenceThat Root Canals Damage Your Health Learn What to Do. Learnhow Dr. George Meinig discovered that a meticulous 25 yearresearch program. To subscribe to the newsletter:Visit:http://www.1stultimategumsolution.comEdited and prepared by Sung Lee, alternate author

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Is Alkaline Ionized Water Snake Oil On Tap? A Review Of The Evidence

If you do a Google search for 'Alkaline Water' the first page you get is by aretired chemist Stephen Lower. He says that alkaline water is Snake Oil; WaterIonization is not possible because pure water does not conduct electricity andin any case there would be no more health benefit from it then baking soda! Hecalls the scientists involved crackpots!Let us look briefly at his statements:1. Dr Lower: "Ionized water is nothing more than sales fiction; the term ismeaningless to chemists."Response: Not true - Ionized Water is an emerging science. In 10 years timeIonized Alkaline and Acid water based systems will be common in most homes.Sanyo has announced a washing machine that uses ionized water that will notrequire any washing powder. Think of the potential benefits.In the UK, High Street Chemists do stock Ionized water in bottles and somepromote water ionizers.2. Dr Lower: "Most water that is fit for drinking is too un-conductive toundergo significant electrolysis."Response: No true. Test ionized water for yourself using litmus paper or a pHmeter and you will see for yourself.3. Dr Lower: "Groundwater containing metal ions such as calcium and magnesiumcan be rendered slightly alkaline by electrolysis, but after it hits the highlyacidic gastric fluid in the stomach, its alkalinity is gone"Response: Virtually all tap water contains ions, that's why Water Ionizers workin 99% of household water supplies. Water ionization separates the positive(acid) and negative (alkaline) ions present in the water. In the UK well over70% of the drinking water is Groundwater.The stomach produces gastric juices on demand depending on the food you eat. Itis a scientific fact that the stomach does not have a pouch to store thehydrochloric acids!Clinical studies have shown conclusively that the body is able to assimilate theminerals from alkaline ionized waters.4. Dr Lower: "Pure water can never be alkaline or acidic, nor can it be made soby electrolysis....pure water can be considered to be ion-free, as evidenced bythe fact that it will not conduct an electric current."Response: Not true. What I assume Dr Lower means is that pure distilled H2O isneutral, but chemically pure H2O does not exist in nature. Even when you makedistilled water it soon absorbs atmospheric gases and its pH becomes slightlyacidic. Chemically pure H2O is not pure water, but an artificially createdsubstance - it does not have any ions and cannot conduct electricity. But suchwater does not occur anywhere outside the chemistry lab.Try telling an electrician that tap water doesn't conduct electricity, so youcan pour it on electric power sockets!5. Dr Lower: "The claims about the health benefits of drinking alkaline waterare not supported by credible scientific evidence"Health benefits are difficult to quantify with any natural substance like cleanwater, fresh air or live food. But this does not mean that there are no healthbenefits. Common sense tells us that good clean water would be more beneficialfor our health then dirty, poisoned water. Pure natural water from high altitudemountain springs and glaciers is alkaline water with pH around 8.If you were to go to the Alps and live there, you'd find after several months animprovement in your general health.Researchers that have looked at the heath of high mountain people have traced itto the local water that they are drinking and the fresh air.There is plenty of credible evidence to suggest there are some benefits fromalkaline water - seek and you shall find. Our clinical studies section listsabstracts from some 100+ published scientific papers.Is not one of them even a teeny, weenie bit credible Professor?Do we need something labeled as 'credible scientific evidence' to know thatclean water or clean air or clean food is good for our health? Isn't a littlecommon sense enough?I would be very interested in any evidence (credible or incredible, published ornot published) that pure, unpolluted water is NOT good for your health, andpolluted water is.Take 2 glasses of water, one tap water which has chlorine, fluoride, female sexhormones and 100's of other toxic substances in it; the other glass has the samewater, but with all those poisons taken out of it.Which would be better for your health?Do you need credible scientific double blind studies published in prestigiousjournals to prove that drinking toxic sludge is NOT good for your health beforeyou stop drinking it?Who decides what is credible?Surely if world renowned experts like Dr Gabriel Cousin's, Daniel Reid, SangWhang, Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Ray Kurzweil, Dr Terry Grossman, Dr TheodoreBaroody, Dr Sherry Rodgers, Dr Susan Lark, Dr Robert Young and countless othersworldwide are drinking alkaline water and recommending that you should drink ittoo, then it's worth considering?Do these people have anything to do with water ionizer manufacturers?Do they benefit in any way from the water that you drink in your home?Do you really think that these people are snake oil peddlers?Could it be that these experts are giving honest advice, based on their personalexperience?SUMMARYWater Ionizers, particularly from established manufacturers like JupiterScience/Royal Water do work as per the device specifications, and this can beeasily tested using simple measuring devices like pH and ORP meters.The question of the health benefits is not so easily resolved, but certainlythere is no harm from drinking water that has all the poisons and acid moleculestaken out of it.James Khan is a holistic therapist. He edits http://Glowing-Health.com thatpromotes Jupiter Water Ionizers, Alkaline Water, FIR Sauna, Greens, Raw Foodsand Juices to help you get healthy, lose weight, stop cancer, beat diabetes andbuild bones. Email: info@...

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Changing How You Eat

As you may know, not fueling up with the right nutrients canaffect how well your body performs and your overall fitnessbenefits. Even though healthy eating is important, there aremyths that hinder your performance if you listen to them. Below, you'll find some myth busters on healthy eating. 1. Working out on an empty stomach. If you hear a rumblingnoise in your stomach, the rumbling is trying to tell yousomething. Without listening to them, you are forcing your bodyto run without any fuel. Before you exercise or do any physicalactivity, always eat a light snack such as an apple. 2. Relying on energy bars and drinks. Although they are fineevery once in a while, they don't deliver the antioxidants youneed to prevent cancer. Fruits and vegetables are your bestbets, as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid, andfiber. 3. Skipping breakfast. Skipping breakfast is never a good idea,as breakfast starts the day. Your body needs fuel as soon aspossible, and without it, you'll be hungry throughout the day. 4. Low carb diets. Your body needs carbohydrates for yourmuscles and the storing of energy. 5. Eating what you want. Eating healthy and exercising doesn'tgive you an all access pass to eat anything you want. Everyoneneeds the same nutrients whether they exercise or not, as wellas fruits and vegetables. 6. Not enough calories Although losing weight involvescalories, losing it too quickly is never safe. What you shoulddo, is aim for 1 - 2 pounds a week. Always make sure that youare getting enough calories to keep your body operatingsmoothly. If you start dropping weight too fast, eat a bit morefood. 7. Skip soda and alcohol. Water, milk, and juice is the best todrink for active people. You should drink often, and not requireon thirst to be an indicator. By the time you get thirsty, yourbody is already running a bit too low. Changing how you eat is always a great step towards healthyeating and it will affect how your body performs. The healthieryou eat, you better you'll feel. No matter how old you may be,healthy eating is something you should strive for. Once yougive it a chance, you'll see in no time at all just how much itcan change your life - for the better.About The Author: Mohamed Rabea - Online Tips and Resources!http://wheyproteinpowder.wheyproteinlive.infohttp://designerwheyprotein.wheyproteinonline.infohttp://designerwheyprotein.wheyproteinhome.info

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Exercise intensity and fitness

Several studies have shown that in achieving aerobic fitness, exercise intensity is the most important factor? not frequency or duration. If the training intensity remains the same and the frequency and duration is reduced, aerobic performance does not decrease. On the other hand, if intensity is reduced, while duration and frequency remain unchanged, the level of aerobic fitness declines considerably. At the same time, it does not mean that in order to become physically fit a person needs to participate in extremely vigorous exercise. To reach favorable levels of fitness and weight loss maintenance, one has to exercise at a heart rate of between 75-85% of MHR, 3-5 times a week, for a period of between 20-60 minutes.