Tag Archives: Vitamin K

Bone Health – More than just calcium!

BONE HEALTH is not just about calcium. Bone health is a function of the way minerals are absorbed and used by the body. Healthy bones also depend on the right combination of minerals. Too many supplements contain only calcium and … Continue reading

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Bone Density – A Quality Issue

D is for density as in bone density – a statistic that many women are concerned with. Bone density is a measure of the quantity of bone, not the quality. I like to make a distinction here, because bone quality … Continue reading

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Probiotics – For Life! (The name says it all.)

Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that inhabit our intestines. The average healthy person has 4-5 pounds of these critters in their intestinal tract. The word “probiotic” means “for life”. Probiotics have several functions that enhance our lives and are essential … Continue reading

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Vitamins – Quality and Form Count!

Vitamin is a term that applies only to a specific group of organic, or carbon containing compounds that are essential to good health and normal functioning of the body. For a vitamin to be identified as such, its deficiency must … Continue reading

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