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Why is calcium important?

Calcium, a vital mineral needed by the body for normal growth and development can only be acquired from our diet. Because the body does not produce calcium, the right amount has to be taken in daily keep the body at the pink of health. Why is calcium important? Ninety nine percent of the calcium in our body is in our bones and teeth. The remaining one percent is found in the blood and other tissues. This explains why calcium also lowers the risk of fracture and in later life, prevents bone diseases like osteoporosis. Sufficient amount of calcium in the body not only benefits your bones and teeth, it also ensures normal blood clotting, regular heart beat, cell metabolism, and other muscle movements. Recommended Calcium Intake Our need for calcium varies. Make sure you get the right amount of calcium for your body everyday. Populations Weight (kg) RCI (mg/day) Infants (months) Birth - < 6 6 200 6 -

Breast Engorgement

Breast Engorgement is when the breast is overfull with milk, the entire breast becomes firm, swollen, tender, throbbing, lumpy and uncomfortable. Usually you can experience if after two to three days of giving birth. Sometimes the swelling extends all the way to your armpit. Engorgement is a short-lived condition that will diminish as your body adjusts to breastfeeding. COMMON PROBLEM CAUSING ENGORGEMENT Engorgement behind areola Engorgement from plugged ducts. TREATMENT FOR ENGORGEMENT Hot applications followed by massage of the engorged area before each feeding Support by an efficient nursing bra Use of an ice bag or hot-water bottle between treatments Increased frequency of nursing. If you are doing every 2 two hours you can change it to every 3 hours. Don't avoid feedings because of the pain. The more you nurse, the better your breasts will feel. Nursing with the baby's nose pointing toward the blocked segment, because the suction is strongest in the middl

360spaces exhibit

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360spaces Taken By: Senen Balatbat Jr. We had our Exhibit at SMX MOA last March 3 to 7 2010. We launch our new product which is the 360spaces where "we create breakthrough 360°virtual reality experiences for your brand, product, and services. Our professional crew breathes to capture reality and bring you towardsexperiences that are limitless – representing untapped business potential for those who take advantage".

The main causes of liver damage

Sleeping too late  and waking up too late are main cause Not urinating in the morning Too much eating Skipping breakfast Consuming too much medication Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.