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Essential Vitamins and Minerals for our body

Proteins, fats and carbs are the big three nutrients but there are many other ‘micronutrients’ which are just as essential. A good well-balanced diet should ensure that you get everything you need but adding a multivitamin and mineral supplement is recommended in the introductory phases of some diets. Concerns have been expressed in the past about high-protein diets not providing enough of some of the B vitamins, especially vitamin B1, and folic acid but this should not be so much of a problem on the newer ones.

Check that you regularly eat foods containing all of the vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C. Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K) and minerals (Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Chromium and Iodine). If you decide to take a supplement, then don’t exceed the RDA (recommended daily allowance) given on the packaging as some can be dangerous in high doses. Avoid any supplements that are close to their sell-by date as they will be less potent. Vegetarians may need to supplement their diets with vitamin B12, which cannot be obtained from non-animal foods. Read the rest of this entry »

Treatment of skin is necessary due to factors not related to skin aging. Dry skin is caused by a many factors for which treatment options depend on the actual cause. Caring for dry skin is usually a reactionary process. You feel tightness, itching – Trying to find something to make those feelings disappear. However, knowing the causes of dry skin can help you make the right decision or seek medical assistance if necessary.

Treatment for the dryness of you’re your skin may be necessary due to some side effects of some medicines for a condition completely unrelated. For this reason, one always wants to control any possible skin irritation immediately after starting any new medicines. If you have dry skin and do not remember whether there was a problem before you start medicines, you may need to consult with your doctor and discuss alternative treatment to rule out side effects as the reason for dry skin.

The dry skin is not a disease, this is the most important thing you should know about dry skin. Dry skin is a skin condition and it can be treated easily. If you spend some time on your skin every day and care for your skin, then no need to worry about dry skin or other skin problems in this area. Read the rest of this entry »