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Know Your Vitamin K
Posted on Sun Aug 17 2008
Vitamin K, unlike other fat-soluble vitamins, is not stored in the body. Therefore it is important to get it from food. Vitamin K also activates certain proteins which help calcium to build strong bones. It also even may keep calcium out of arteries and in the bones. The two main forms of vitamin K are Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) and Vitamin K2 Vitamin K2 compounds (menaquinones). K1 is the natural form of vitamin K, which is found in plants, and provides the primary source (up to 90%) of vitamin K to humans through dietary consumption. Vitamin K2 is made by good bacteria in the human gut, and provides about 10% of the human vitamin K requirement. Vitamin K1 is found in dark green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli. Cooking or freezing does not greatly alter the amount of the vitamin in the food. Vitamin K2 can be found in fermented foods. In the Land of Honey
Posted on Mon Jul 7 2008
Honey is used topically as antiseptic to disinfect and speed the healing process in sore throats, wounds, ulcers scrapes and burns. Some of the healing proponents and antibacterial agents in honey are enzymes, antioxidants and flavonoids. A spoonful of honey is more effective than cough syrup containing DM for children over 12 months old, according to Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Don't give honey-containing products to infants less than one year of age. Honey may contain certain spores and toxins that can cause infant botulism, a life-threatening disease. However, honey is considered safe for children over 12 months and adults. A Health-Supporting Bounce
Posted on Sun Feb 10 2008
![]() Many health professionals consider rebounding a very beneficial yet gentle form of exercise. Rebounding on a mini trampoline is gentle on the joints, making it even a suitable activity for people with arthritis or injuries. The lymphatic system carries nutrients to the cells and transport waste away. While the blood moves through heart beat, the lymph fluid moves through exercise. Vigorous exercise reportedly increases the lymph flow considerably. According to Albert E. Carter, pioneer of rebounding, regular rebounding produces the following health benefits: |
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