Calcium Supplements

Calcium is needed to keep bones healthy.  It also keeps your blood pressure and heart beat controlled. The stored calcium is withdrawn as the body needs it.  If not enough calcium is stored, it will begin to use the one in the bones.  That will cause the bones to become brittle and break.

The best way to consume calcium is by eating calcium filled foods.  If you do not get enough calcium from the foods you eat, you should talk to your doctor about taking a calcium supplement. 

The following chart can tell you how much calcium ou need on a daily basis.
    1 to 3 yrs of age          500mg
    4 to 8                          800mg
    9 to 18                      1,300mg
   19 to 50                     1,000mg
   51 and over                1,200mg
If you consume high levels of calcium on a regular basis it may be harmful.  Stay with the recommended level and do not go over 2500 mg per day because it may cause kidney problems.

Helpful Health Information

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—account for 70% of the deaths in the U.S. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans. Chronic diseases are among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases.
---Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you have High Blood Pressure and/or Diabetes you can develop kidney failure. Make sure to keep yourself informed as what you can do to prevent it.

---Davita Dialysis Centers

A healthy, active lifestyle starts with being at your ideal weight. You do not need to be in a diet to lose weight. Just eat more sensible and watch your portions. You can eat everything you want just in a smaller amount. You can eat up to six times a day, including snacks. As your body is being fed, the stored fat is being released. Also, do not forget to drink your water. Water is very important for helping you stay fit. It washes away everything the body does not need.