Calcium is another king mineral. We have spoken about magnesium in a previous article, and its interactions with the other three king minerals, potassium, calcium and sodium. Here we will explore the role of calcium.
What is calcium? Calcium is an essential macro mineral with many vital interactions for healthy bodily functions, including building and maintaining strong bones, contributing to muscle contractions, nerve stimulation, including the heart and facilitating blood clotting.  
Calcium is the most abundant inorganic mineral in the body, with 99% existing in bone and teeth and the remaining 1% in soft tissue and extracellular fluid.

There is a great deal of confusing advice ever increasing on social media.  This advice can be dangerous as it does not account for personal circumstances such as medications.
Supplement safely, read on click below to safe guard your calcium intake.
Seek advice from a Nutritionist, we are here in Faversham to help.

This lady summarised her weight loss journey so eloquently.  Highlighting the highs and lows, effects on her osteoarthritis and lifestyle.  She kindly typed up her journey with me, hoping it will inspire other people to achieve their goals and to realise that whilst change is hard, the benefits are worth it.  I dedicate this to my wonderful patients, and their journeys.

Getting Back Out There!   

In May 2014, I received my diagnosis of Diverticulosis, I accepted it pretty much in ignorance of its future impact on my life.  Little did I know explosive bowel urgency and weight gain would take its toll.

Life, in its many forms, carried on.......  Me, eating all the wrong foods, gaining more weight.  Extra weight I did not need to carry as I also had arthritis.  The blessed osteoarthritis - in hands and feet, which had made me give up the job I loved – Complementary Therapies. 
The final straw – a much looked-forward-to evening out with old friends – I had to cancel – my bowel/colon had decided to go into overdrive. ​

Magnesium is a vital macro mineral, one of four Kings amongst the mineral world. It can be a friend or foe, so consume with caution.
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Haemochromatosis or Iron Overload can cause a mixture of symptoms and be easily overlooked without blood testing.  It is a camelion amongst symptoms.  
The symptoms of iron overload can be very similar to anaemia/iron deficiency and other conditions such as CFS, menopause, and depression. The symptoms include:

• extreme tiredness and brain fog
• weakness
• low libido, erectile dysfunction
• liver failure which may show in blood tests
• diabetes
• painful and uncomfortable joints
• abdominal discomfort

A blood test is a definitive means of assessing iron levels, as well as assessment of symptoms. If elevated iron is detected, repeat blood tests are required to monitor the levels. A liver MRI can also assess whether iron overload is present.

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There has been an upsurge of fasting and ketosis based diets.  This is an extreme eating regimen which requires a huge amount of committment.  
Is it safe though ? Ketosis could cause long damage to the skeletan, mental health, liver and cholesterol. 
Click on the button below to read my article on Ketosis to find out more.