Normal Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Mr. Ghaz says: Muscular dystrophies refer to a group of more than 30 genetic diseases which are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles..Studies and estimation show that after sustaining a hip fracture (as a result of osteoporosis) 20% of patients die within, one year, 50% cannot walk without assistance while 25% may have to be admitted to nursing care homes..The Musculoskeletal System.

Calcium rich food or drinks like milk, cheese and fish should be consumed to maintain healthy and strong bones a) Vitamin D is essential to assist in the absorption of calcium. The other essential mineral for bone strength is phosphorus (taken as phosphate). Vitamin C plays an important role in increasing bone mass (bone density). Increasing bone density prevents osteoporosis. For more on this article see: Normal Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Healthy Eating Tips: Eating Healthy Snacks

This video discusses healthy snack options. This gentleman believes in three meals per day and a total of two snacks. This is normally optimum for maintaining a healthy blood sugar level.

Healthy Salads for the New Year

With nagging injuries piling on in 2009, I realized that my biggest problem was my growing waist line. This article is my collection of healthy salad recipes I discovered. I plan to use for these recipes as a part of a new healthy lifestyle change for 2010. Crunch and Delicious Vegetable Salad, Chris’ Scrumptious Chicken Salad, and Chris’ Spring Salad. With each of these healthy salads, drinking plenty of water and some moderate exercise such as walking and swimming, I have lost 35 pounds in the last six months. My weight loss adventure start in September 2009. For more see Chris’: Healthy Salads for the New Year

Lemon Grass: Spice Up Your Life with Invaluable Medicinal Benefits

Lemon Grass has numerous health benefits. “Found in a wide array of food dishes, this special spice can also help ease some of your ailments.” Liane Schmidt says “Are you always searching for interesting healthy items to add to your diet? If you’re anything like me, health and nutrition fascinate you. Recently, a co-worker mentioned that we had lemon grass tea and that made me curious to find out what great benefits lemon grass can offer you.” For more on lemon grass see: Lemon Grass: Spice Up Your Life with Invaluable Medicinal Benefits