Too much Protein In The Diet Linked To Osteoporosis

The article "Osteoporosis and the Calcium Myth," published in the Malaysian Vegnews, debunked the idea that we need to eat food rich in calcium to prevent osteoporosis. The article says calcium intake has nothing to do with osteoporosis. Rather, the article explores what is causing our bones to surrender their calcium by a study into African women of the Bantu race populations.

The study reveals some very startling facts. The women of the Bantu race in Africa do not suffer from osteoporosis, a broken bone is rare, and on average, Bantu women produce nine children, yet present remarkable bone density. Their daily average consumption of calcium is nearly four times lower than our average consumption. So, why do we get osteoporosis when our daily average of calcium is higher than that of the bantus?

The answer lies, according to the study, in the amount of protein we consume, especially animal protein. Here's an excerpts from the article:

"The human body is constantly working to maintain a state of balance. When the blood becomes too acidic, in an effort to balance the pH, the blood draws calcium and magnesium from the bones, as these are the two most readily available alkaline substances in the body."

"The more protein we eat, the more calcium our blood draws from our bones. The end result is high levels of uric acid, calcium and magnesium in the urine. It is very simple, very basic biochemistry."

Is Diabetes A Deficiency Disease?

A diabetes research conducted by a Taiwanese company has been working on the theory that most forms of diabetes are due to a deficiency in the body of a natural element called GTF or Glucose Tolerance Factor. GTF's most important component is trivalent chromium. When these two elements are found low in the body, human cells are unable to absorb glucose and hyperglycemia or high blood sugar occurs, according to Dr. Frank Mao Chia Hung, endocrinologist from Maxluck Biotechnology Corp. and the Taiwan Chung Hoing University.

The study also found that trivalent chromium from natural foods is not easily absorbed by the body. Previous studies have shown that the body absorbs only uo to three percent of the substance. According to Dr. Mao, by using Lactoferrin, a kind of protein as the carrier of trivalent chromium, blood glucose levels are lowered. Dr. Mao discovered that Lactoferrin is the best carrier for trivalent chromium.

Breast Cancer May Run In The Family, Study Says

The risk of getting breast cancer may have been there before being born, as some studies have shown. One research shows there is a close correlation between consanguinity and breast cancer incidence. Women with breast cancer have family members also suffering from the disease Women whose first-degree relatives such as their mothers, daughters, or sisters, who have breast cancer, have a higher risk of contracting the disease.

Although results of studies are conflicting, don't let a lack of family history of breast cancer give you a false sense of security, there are ways to improve your odds of avoiding the disease. Here's some tips from the "Natural Remedies Encyclopedia," to avoid and prevent breast cancer :

* Eat a nutritious diet centered around fresh fruits and vegetables.

* Get extra fiber in your diet.

* Take CoenzymeQ10, as well as full vitamin mineral supplementation.

* Exercise by walking 4-times a week.

* Do not eat too much soy or peanut products. Do not eat meat or dairy products. No alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine. No processed, fried, white flour, and junk foods. Birth control pills, x-rays, and permanent black hair dyes increase the likelihood of later breast cancer.

* Wearing a bra for more than 12 hours a day increases the likelihood of breast cancer.

* Examine your breasts regularly.