Do You Have A Hole In Your Bag?

What is in your bag? Do you have the vitamins and minerals posted this past week? Or do you have some deficiency?  Is that a hole in your bag? Yes, you are leaking vitamins and minerals!

Many women are actually carrying around vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause mild to severe problems in their health. It is quite common that RMDSF board and volunteers often talk about some deficiency with which they have been diagnosed. Perhaps the most common is anemia or iron deficiency. Sufferers often complain about not have a regulated body temperature as they are often cold. Others are lethargic and sleepy. Iron is important to protein  hemoglobin. It carries oxygen throughout the body's cells.

Two other often cited deficiencies are calcium and Vitamin D. No wonder that they are usually cited together. Calcium helps with the formation of bones and teeth. Vitamin D promotes bone mineralization. So drink that milk for strong bones and teeth; it is imperative to have sufficient calcium and Vitamin D. They protect us from osteoporosis, common in aging women. 

And finally, a mineral that is often considered a bad guy is really important. Sodium. Sodium is often targeted as a major factor in high blood pressure and diseases leading to heart attacks and strokes. However, an appropriate and moderate amount of sodium is important to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, support muscle contractions, and transmission of nerve impulses. If you start having "Charlie Horses" and "frogs" in your legs, i.e., cramps, you may want to check your sodium levels.

Check your bag, menus, and ingredient list to make sure you are getting sufficient amounts of the necessary vitamins and minerals. Carrying around deficiencies can be a huge burden to your body.

Lighten your load…your life may depend on it!