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Help Care For Animals Injured By Fire
Last week the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties ravaged my hometown communities. Calaveras took the biggest beating, with many of the 75,000 acres burned and 545 residences/356 outbuildings lost, in that county. County lines have all but diminished however, with families and local businesses from both pulling together to help those impacted by…
Foods High in Vitamin A During Pregnancy
Vitamin A, which aids the body’s immune system, eyes, mucus membranes and cell reproduction, is really two kinds of vitamins: retinol and the provitamin-A carotenoids. Natural retinol comes from animals, while the carotenoids, of which the most well-known is beta carotene, come from vegetable sources. When you eat the animal sources of retinol vitamin A, you absorb the retinol the most directly and efficiently, while the vegetable carotenoids get converted into retinol inside the body less efficiently. The hype you might have heard about beta carotene, which is present in many vividly colored vegetables and fruits, is well-deserved and stems from the fact that it’s the most efficiently absorbed of all the carotenoids. How much vitamin A should you take during pregnancy? In supplement form, take no more than the right amount of vitamin-A retinol for your age—to be safe, consult the chart from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine and speak with your physician. As for foods to take or not take that are high in vitamin A during pregnancy, see the recommendations below.
Herbal Cures for Low Sex Drive
Sex is an important part of a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, many people — both male and female — suffer from a low sex drive. There are a number of prescription drugs to treat sexual dysfunction, but these may be costly and come with unwanted side effects. There are many natural remedies that claim to improve sexual function — but how do you know which ones work and which ones don’t?
How to Reduce Cholesterol Intake
High levels of bad cholesterol are linked to certain medical conditions, such as stroke, heart attack and heart disease. While a large component of poor cholesterol levels is related to genetic makeup, that does not leave you powerless. By limiting your cholesterol intake, you give yourself a chance at a longer, healthier life. To limit your cholesterol intake effectively, it is important to understand what you need to avoid eating and also what to eat so that you will be left feeling satisfied.
Benefits of Soy Protein for Women
Soy has been a regular source of food in other parts of the world for centuries, but it’s just now becoming popular in Western culture. We see soy milk, soy yogurt and edamame on the grocery store shelves, but sometimes we don’t really know why we should be eating them. What’s so great about soy protein, and why is it better for us than other sources of protein? Turns out that soy protein is of great benefit for a woman’s overall health, including muscle strength, heart health and strong bones. Grab that container of soy milk and read on.