ORGAN SYSTEMS

The human body is made up of several organ systems that all work together as a unit to make sure the body keeps functioning. There are ten major organ systems in the body, each of which plays a different role in helping the body work.

AILMENTS

If you've got a rash or a persistent cough, you can call that an ailment. Some other common ailments are allergies or chronic headaches. They can be a real pain. Literally.

LINIMENTS AND OILS

Liniments and oils have been in existence for thousands of years. They run from your basic feel good muscle rub to penetrating, target-specific formulas. A liniment is an alcohol-based formula, one in which herbs have been soaked in alcohol for an extended period of time. An oil is created in a similar manner, but no alcohol is used. Liniments absorb more quickly and generally have better penetration than oils.

CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape.

TUBBATAHA REEF, SULU

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

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OSTEOPOROSIS

The onset of menopause hastens the normal bone thinning process of aging because the ovaries stop producing the female hormone estrogen, which helps to retain bone mass. Bone brittleness and weakness make you especially prone to fractures of the spine, hip, wrist, and other bones.

Underweight Caucasian women over 50 who smoke and exercise seldom or not at all face the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis. If you have a diet lacking in calcium for a period of years, your chances of developing this disease increase.

ORTHODOX MEDICINE
 Physician commonly recommend calcium supplements. Estrogen - replacement therapy is often prescribed for post- menopausal women. Some physicians and nutritionists suggest a high calcium diet that omits alcohol.

COMMONSENSE CARE

To prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression, you should pay attention to what you eat and exercise regularly. Make sure that your diet includes plenty of dairy products, green leafy vegetables, shellfish, and other calcium sources. Do not eat excessive amounts of chard and spinach, however. They are high in oxalic acid, a substance that hinders calcium absorption.
Weight -bearing exercise such as running, brisk walking, and rope jumping can help counteract the loss of bone mass if you exercise at least three times weekly. Try to get out in the sun regularly; your skin absorbs the sun's ultraviolet rays,  which the body can convert to vitamin D, an important catalyst in the absorption of calcium. Stop smoking., if you have not already stopped; smoking may reduce estrogen levels. Anyone who develops osteoporosis should take extra care to avoid falls, which can cause already weakened, brittle bones to fracture or break relatively easily. This may mean covering wood floors with carpeting, providing adequate lighting in halls and at staircases, and handrails to bathtubs and shower stalls. 

NATURAL MEDICINE
- NATUROPATHY: A low- protein diet, with an emphasis on foods high in calcium, phosphorus , magnesium and vitamin A, and D. A practitioner can suggest a series of weight - bearing exercises.

- VITAMIN AND MINERAL THERAPY: Calcium and vitamin D  tablets are often recommended.  Folic acid, vitamin K, and manganese, silicon, boron, and magnesium may contribute to maintaining bone mass, and supplements may be suggested for postmenopausal women.

- YOGA: Some practitioners believe that more efficient breathing can provide relief for those with osteoporosis. Diaphragmatic breathing may aid the body as it copes with changing bone structure. Relaxation techniques may also prove useful.



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