Jan

28

Importance of Calcium

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As they always say, Calcium makes the bones and joints strong. Going further than that, calcium assists in the absorption of nutrients and it is responsible for the transmission of messages within your cells and it is also required for the contraction of muscles.

Every person needs to get at least 1000 mg. Of calcium everyday to supply the needs of the bones and other organs. If by any chance that less than 1000 mg. Of calcium is consumed for the day, then the body will consume calcium for the bone and distribute it to the other organs. Clearly, this is not a good way to supply the organs with calcium. This will only weaken the bones and cause diseases such as Osteoporosis.

Consult your dietitian regarding a high calcium diet. Take care of your self and your bones and start chewing up on calcium!

Jan

28

The Dreaded Alzheimer’s Disease

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Alzheimer’s disease often target the brain cells. Some of them are destroyed, some are damaged and some of the brains tissues become abnormal. The disease usually occurs on people over 60 years of age and most of them are women. The risk of ac quiring the disease increases if the person has a family history of Alzheimer’s.

The key symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are the following:

  1. memory loss

  2. inability to think in abstract terms

  3. impaired language functions

  4. visio – spacial loss

While there are no clear cure for Alzheimer’s disease as of now, there are a couple of ways that you can help out elders who are experiencing this problems.

  1. Speak with them calmly

  2. Ask one question at a time

  3. Maintain a regular routine to exercise them physically and mentally

  4. Break down complex things into simpler ones.

  5. Be realistic about their abilities.