Women have an increased ability to absorb calcium (and other nutrients) during pregnancy. Why?
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you can buy best calcium supplement on great discount at\nhttp://www.starherb.com/productdetail.asp?pid=142
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She needs to get more potassium which is in certain fresh fruits and vegetables.  Get her eating as much fresh food as possible. It is likely she is deficient in calcium as well.  Being pregnant makes you need more calcium which is paramount in proper muscle function.\n\n If she eats Roasted Laver seaweed, made in Korea, it is really good because it has nutrients that land plants don't have.  This has a roasted flavor that is not fishy.  It is not Japanese fishy seaweed.  You have to find it at markets that have Korean food.  It is a super nutritious food! It makes your skin smooth (rough bumps on the skin disappear)and is beneficial to preventing acne.\n\nAnother food that is great to balance the body and bring it to optimum performance is GOJI juice. A web site to order it on is www.victorious.freelife.com.  It changes your blood PH from acidic tendency to alkaline which makes your body function at its best.  You can read about the benefits of this newly discovered berry on this website.\n\nHappy new baby.                  FriesianPower
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Whenever your body craves a certain food, it is because you are lacking some vitamin or nutrient.  You are probably needing more calcium in your diet.  Be sure to couple that with Vitamin D as your calcium cannot be absorbed without Vitamin D.
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vitamin D sunlight\nSOme forms of calcium are easier to absorb than others.  A good source is to cook a turky carcass in a pot, add five tablespoons vinegar and it pulls the calcium out of the bones.\nMany times the pills are either hard to digest or are not as good as getting it from several sources, like green leafies, and so on.  Lots of high fat foods that contain calcium are not wise.  TOo much info?
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Yes, this happens b/c of the increased blood flow to the area. It makes all of the nerve endings much more enhanced. IT ROCKS DOESN'T IT. (Same thing in prenant women too.)
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THE ROLE OF NUTRIENTS IN HUMAN HEALTH - MINERALS \n\n(Foresight Article)\n\n\nCALCIUM\n\nCalcium is needed for the formation of strong bones and teeth, and for controlling blood clotting mechanisms and to regulate the excitability of nerves and muscles. Sufficient calcium is thought to protect against allergies, viruses and tooth decay.\n\nLack of calcium can cause rickets, back pain, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, tension, uneven heartbeat, indigestion, stomach cramps and spasms, constipation, pre-menstrual tension and cramping of the uterus.\n\nCalcium is lost from the bones during bedrest and with people on high-protein diets. Invalids and people on high-protein intakes should supplement with dolomite tablets or bone-meal, and increase dietary sources of calcium.\n\nCalcium can be used as a natural painkiller and some authorities advise taking calcium and Vitamin D in the week prior to menstruation, and at the onset of labour.\n\nCalcium is found in: \nMilk, Cheese, Bone broth, Green veg, Egg, Dolomite, Bone meal.\n\n\nMAGNESIUM\n\nMagnesium is needed for the production and transfer of energy, for muscle contraction, nerve excitability and protein synthesis. It also assists in the function of many enzymes. \n\nLack of magnesium brings involuntary muscle movements - gross tremor and twitching - convulsions and delirium. Insomnia, irregular heartbeat, leg and foot cramps and bedwetting can occur. Calcium deposits are found in the arteries and stones may form in the kidneys.\n\nMental symptoms include depression, poor memory, confusion, disorientation, hyperactivity, irritability, anxiety and an increased sensitivity to noise.\n\nProblems with the foetus include congenital abnormalities, calcium deposits and other abnormalities of the heart cells. The newborn may suffer anorexia, convulsions and perinatal death. \n\nOnly 20% of the magnesium is left in refined (white) flour, and only 17% is left in polished rice.\n\nMagnesium is found in: \nMilk, Eggs, Green veg, Seafood, Whole grains, Dolomite.\n\n\nPOTASSIUM\n\nPotassium is needed to regulate blood pH, keep the water balance, ensure the acidification of the urine, and help nerve conduction and muscle contractions.\n\nA shortage brings nervous irritability, mental disorientation, fatigue, listlessness, insomnia, muscle weakness, irregular pulse, constipation, cramping of muscles, low blood sugar and coma.\n\nA shortage can be induced by diuretics.\n\nPotassium is found in:\nWhole grains, Wheat germ, Soya flour, Nuts, All fresh fruit, All vegetables.\n\n\nCOPPER\n\nCopper aids the development of brain, bones, nerve and connective tissue.\n\nLack of copper can cause porous bones, loss of hair, demyelination, heart damage and anaemia.\n\nCopper deficiency in the foetus can result in depressed growth rate, depigmentation, anaemia, fine fragile bones, ataxia, small brain and perinatal mortality.\n\nCopper deficiency is rare however, and copper in excess can be toxic. Copper water pipes, especially new ones, or even old ones in areas where the water is soft and acid, may increase the copper load. Women who are on the contraceptive pill, some fertility drugs or are using the copper coil tend to accumulate copper. Copper jewellery and cooking utensils or kettles can also increase the copper load. The Foresight Clinicians advise hair analysis to check the copper level.\n\nOnly 37% of the copper is left in white flour, and only 75% in polished rice.\n\nCopper is found in:\nWhole grains, Liver, Kidney, Brain, Green veg, Mushrooms, Gelatin, Dried Yeast, Oysters, Nuts & Seeds.\n\n\nIRON\n\nIron is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in the red blood cells which carries oxygen in the blood. It aids resistance to infection.\n\nShortage of iron can lead to weakness, shortage of breath, excessive fatigue, depression, mental confusion and poor memory.\n\nIron deficiency in the foetus can cause eye defects, bone defects, brain defects and neonatal mortali
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truthfully, it hasn't been completely labeled as  beneficial. yes, it does have calcium, vit d, etc, but some studies actually show that our bodies don't digest them properly.  if anything, it keeps you hydrated. humans are kinda strange though... do you realize that we are the only species that drinks milk long after infancy? lol not to mention, another species breast milk. yum!
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well, when  you eat calcium as a supplement, such as a vitamin and you dont have enough water to completely disolve it, then some calcium reasdue will build up in your kidneys
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I've heard of that before..Women drinking castor oil..I looked it up on WebMD and it said something about an enlarged pelvis...Anyway here is the site...Good luck with the new grandbaby!!! Yay!
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You're either pregnant or your hormones are going through a rebound effect where they have been suppressed for a while and now they are in overdrive to get back to normal.
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Fosamax or Actonel are currently the best absorbed calcium supplements. You could try to get 30min of direct sun light (suntan), this will help you absorb more calcium. Or you could try different calcium suplements at the same time. But you have to do this with the doctor, because too much calcium in the urine could lead to kidney stones and urinary problems.
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well, basically the reason you body retains more weight in that area is due to a lot of factors.  In our bodies, when you eat more calories than the ones your body need for its metabolism, the body smartly (?) packs those extra calories in the form of fat, saving calories and energy for the future. In pregnancy there's this huge amount of hormones (estrogens, progestagens, etc) that make your body going to a lot of changes in order to keep this little person inside of you alive.  But some of this hormones also produce the weight gaining you are complaining of. But dont loose hope... there's a few tips you can do to improve this...\n1. Drink a lot of water!, instead of instant juices or sodas, water can give you the hidratation you need, without the calories..\n2. Excercise regularly!, yeah, its hard to say it, but you dont have to go to a gym, you can simply walk around your neighborhood for half an hour everyday... do this, and i assure you'll see results after a few weeks\n3. Eat healthy, i.e. no fats, no big meals, no junk food, more veggies and no candy (cakes or whatsoever), instead of candy, you can eat fruit... its way better.... and healthier... :)
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Take a daily vitamin,eat nutritious foods.....plenty of fruits and veggies. Make sure you are getting enough Folic Acid .Exercise daily.Being physically fit before and during pregnancy makes the labor progress faster.
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Calcium and Phosphorus levels are regulated by calcitonin from the thyroid gland and parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid glands.  In a healthy individual, calcium and phosphorus have an inverse relationship, that means that when one goes up, the other goes down.  Serum calcium tends to decrease i people who have osteoporosis or inadequate intake of calcium.  Calcium needs Vitamin D to aid in absorption.  Eat foods high in calcium, or take supplements with both Vit D and Calcium. Calcium supplements should be taken 1-2 hrs after a meal to increase intestinal absorption.\nIs your low calcium-high phosphorus levels caused by an underlying condition, such as renal failure, Crohn's disease, or chronic inflammatory bowel disease?  Is it caused by improper functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands? If so, the underlying condition must be treated in order for the mineral balance to be restored, thus allowing more calcium to be absorbed.\nSee your Doctor, to treat the underlying problem, then add calcium and Vit D to your diet.
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During pregnancy, most women experience a number of neuromuscular and biochemical problems which respond favorably to gentle, safe, noninvasive chiropractic care. These include:\n\nrelease of the hormone relaxin causes muscle and ligament relaxation \nallows joints to more easily misalign \nincreased weight gain \nincreased demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles \nincreased stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments \nincrease in lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which further increase the above \nincreased joint stress and thus occurrence of vertebral and sacroiliac joint misalignments \nchange in weight distribution \nincreased demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles \nincreased stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments \nincrease in lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which further increase the above \nincreased joint stress and thus occurrence of vertebral and sacroiliac joint misalignments \nThe above changes primarily affect the pelvic and spinal ligaments, muscles, joints and other supportive soft tissues. These changes cause sprain/strains of pelvic and spinal structures, as well as alteration of the normal spinal curvatures and spinal biomechanics. The result is an increased stress on the body leading to pain and discomfort.\n\nhttp://www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_wellnesscenter/pregnancy/chirocare.html
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if you get pregnant your breast will get larger
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by eating calcium to stimulate bones, eat carbohydrates, proteins etc\n\nstimulatio from growth hormone, somatotropin hormone, tyroxin, thymusin, etc