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Archive for January 1st, 2012

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. No symptoms often are present until the bones become so weak that fractures become common. These fractures usually are of the hip, ribs, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis is not limited to elderly women. In the US one out of every two women and one in four men sustain fractures related to osteoporosis. This bone disease occurs a high rate of disability and even mortality with patients aged 50 or older who suffer hip fractures.

Are you at risk for this “swiss cheese” disease? Heredity is a significant risk factor. The older you get, the more the likelihood of acquiring osteoporosis. Estrogen deficiency also contributes to later in life osteoporosis for many women.

How can women, and even men, prevent this horrible diagnosis? Changing eating habits and lifestyle is a good start. A diet low in calcium and vitamin D3 contributes to bone deterioration. In order for calcium to be absorbed by the body, Vitamin D3 is very important. Eating too much salt is another factor as is drinking too much alcohol accompanied by poor nutrition.

Another reason to stop smoking cigarettes and adopting an exercise routine. During the growing up years, childhood exercising increases bone mass and then will prevent bone loss in old age. Exercises which force muscles to work against gravity are recommended for most individuals. Walking is good for any age group.

Osteoporosis does not have to be a part of your life if good nutrition and a good exercise routine is followed faithfully. This silent disease does not have to alert you of its existence when unannounced fractures occur.

For centuries colostrum has been considered a potent health aid all over the world. It’s a universally accepted natural health food, usually without side effects. Over the years, researches have proven the outstanding health benefits offered by quality colostrum. No matter the age, gender, or even species, colostrum can revitalize the health of all living beings.

The list of diseases colostrum is believed to cure is impressive. Researches have confirmed that colostrum can cure anemia, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diabetes, emphysema, gout, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, influenza, lupus, joint injuries and post-surgery pain, multiple sclerosis, nerve injuries, shingles, stress, stroke, temper outbursts, tendonitis, thyroid disorders, ulcers, and more.

People all over the world take antibiotics to fight diseases. But antibiotics are artificial and they usually come with side affects. Colostrum is as effective as an antibiotic for many diseases but without the side affects. Also, the growth factors found in colostrum can reverse or repair the damage caused by age, injury and more.

Colostrum helps athletes and body builders by building lean muscle mass and it burns fat because it has IGF-1, which metabolizes fat for energy.

And colostrum can work wonders for children, as it revitalizes memory, improves concentration, and develops a strong immune system in kids. Even pets can benefit from bovine colostrum, since the bovine variety is the only colostrum in nature that is not species-specific.

Consumption of colostrum also improves prostate health, speeds healing of injuries, improves hair growth, reduces allergy symptoms, and it can even improve your sex life. To be able to enjoy all the benefits of bovine colostrum, it should be obtained from the first milking.