Osteoporosis is a bone disease that happens when your body loses bone, does not make enough bone, or a combination of both. Bones are fragile and often break from falls and injuries, or in a more heightened case, from minor bumps. Bone with osteoporosis looks like a honeycomb, hence the name meaning porous bone. The honeycomb look is normal in bone, but the holes are much larger with this bone disease. These bones lose density and mass and can even have abnormal tissue structure. Roughly 54 million people in the United States have osteoporosis, and it is estimated that one in four men and one in two women will develop it in their lifetime. Bone breaks are most common in...
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There is an abundance of products in today's skincare industry - topical treatments, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals - and it can be hard to decipher what is and is not good for your skin. While everyone has their own set of body chemistry, each with its own skincare needs, there is one universal thing - synthetic chemicals may be doing more harm than good. Liquid mineral supplements offer a natural, balanced approach to healthy skin. With the right nutrients, your skin can help fight aging and will glow with health, but can these mineral supplements help with acne?  The short answer - yes, but not every mineral is created equal when it comes to fighting acne. Coupled with a good...
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On Saturday, May 15, Smart A-Z liquid mineral supplements company Co-Founder Sam Haycraft and Vice President of Marketing Samie Drake went live with Kathy Ireland on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland to show Smart A-Z's new EZ-8 liquid supplement. EZ-8 has enough liquid supplement of your daily doses of boron, calcium, copper, iodine, indium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc to last you for 32 days, and is the top 8 essential minerals recommended by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the NIAHS. EZ-8 is also bioavailable, meaning it can enter circulation when brought into the body, so it has an optimal active effect. The team also talked about how people today are simply not getting enough minerals in their...
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In modern adult life, daytime sleepiness and a lingering feeling of drowsiness are not uncommon. Running between activities and an overload of work and responsibilities are normal and often leave us feeling exhausted at the end of the day. However, after sleep, especially if you are getting the right amount, you should feel rested and ready to take on the day. Excessive fatigue might be caused by sneaky habits you never thought of. One leading cause is an overflow of blue light from electronics. Using screens too close to bedtime can disrupt your sleep cycle. Experts recommend that you shut down electronics and take your eyes off the screen at least two hours before you go to sleep. If you...
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Arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints, and it can affect only one joint or multiple throughout the body. There are nearly 100 types of arthritis, with each having its own causes and methods of treatment. The two most common are osteoarthritis (the breakdown of cartilage causing bones in the joint to rub together) and rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammation in the joints). While arthritis can cause severe pain, there are a few ways to reduce symptoms and ease the pain. Staying active is one way. It can relieve pain, improve function and mood, and overall quality of life. It can also help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines for...
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