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Mothers around the world have said the phrase over and over again their children. “You have to take your daily vitamins.” Of course, this was simply a trick to help us all in eating broccoli at the dinner table. Like most other statements that mothers make; however, there comes an age where you may begin to recognize that what she was telling you wasn’t so far from the truth. If you want to make sure that you are maintaining your health, you will also want to make sure that you are getting enough Vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is important for the overall functioning of the body. It is known to directly affect the nerve cells and red blood cells in supporting their daily activities. Beyond this, it helps to make the DNA that affects the genetics of individuals during their lifetime. It is because Vitamin B12 takes care of all of the little things that are a part of your body that it becomes important for the entire functioning of the body.

Typically, Vitamin B12 is attached to protein that is in food. When the stomach releases acid, the Vitamin B12 will be released and move through the intestinal tract in order to help with the cells and DNA of the body. You can find Vitamin B12 in high protein foods, especially meats, milk and eggs. If you don’t eat these kinds of foods, then you can find Vitamin B12 in certain types of breakfast cereals.

The requirements for Vitamin B12 on a daily basis have been measured according to the standards of a variety of scientific research areas. These standards have been measured and researched in order to find what it takes to maintain a healthy state with Vitamin B12. This doesn’t just include a minimum of what is needed, but also a maximum of what should be taken before the body begins to reject the supplement.

Generally, newborns and infants will want to have between 0.4 and 0.9 milligrams a day. Those that are between the ages of 4-8 will want an average of 1.2 milligrams every day. Pre-youth, between the ages of 9 and 13 will want to have more every day, at an average of 1.8 milligrams. Beginning at the age of 14 and throughout adult hood, one will want to maintain a healthy level of 2.4 milligrams every day. If you are pregnant you will want 2.6 milligrams, and if you are nursing you will want 2.8 milligrams per day, as you will need the extra supplements for your baby.

Overall, maintaining these levels of Vitamin B12 every day simply means having a daily intake of a meat or egg that is high in protein. If you are unable to sustain a regular amount of this on a day to day basis, you may want to consider taking a supplement or vitamin that contains B12. These are affective in allowing your body to balance out with what it needs for its daily requirements.

If you are unable to balance your body with Vitamin B12 on a day to day basis, then you will create a deficiency. There are different types of deficiencies which can occur, all which may be detrimental to your health. The most common problem with Vitamin B12 deficiency is with the inability to absorb the vitamin in the intestinal tract. At times, this comes from not eating the proper types or amounts of food. At other times, this inability to absorb Vitamin B12 is because of a disorder that occurs in the stomach or intestine.

You will be able to tell if you have a deficiency with Vitamin B12 because of specific symptoms. Most likely, you will begin to loose weight without a consistent supply of this Vitamin. As a result, you may also feel fatigued or weak. Most that do not have adequate supplies of Vitamin B12 also experience constipation. This is because the deficiency is linked directly to the intestinal tract and stomach.

If you do not begin to approach the deficiency that occurs from Vitamin B12, then the symptoms will continue to affect you, not only through physical problems, but also through mental functions that begin to change. This will begin with neurological changes, such as numbness in the hands and feet. After this, it will be expected that things such as depression, dementia, loss of memory and soreness may occur. If you are experiencing any of these problems, you will want to check with a doctor in order to ensure that it is not something that is more serious.

As can be seen, Vitamin B12 is an important supplement into your daily nutrition. If you want to ensure that your health is maintained, and that even the smallest levels of functioning in your body stay healthy, than you will want to make sure that you get a daily dose of your vitamins. You can take it from mom, eating everything on your plate is important.

There’s little doubt there are men reading this who are either macho, muscle bound jocks, or beer bellied wanna be athletes, who will scoff at the idea a player, most likely female, needs to know how to increase their bat speed for fastpitch softball.

All I can say is that just shows their ignorance of the sport. Obviously, they don’t realize that female fastpitch hurlers, such as Jenny Finch, have struck major league batters out in pitching exhibitions. They don’t have a clue that a softball pitcher can throw a rise, drop and curve ball, as well as a screaming fastball which rival any baseball pitcher when pitching distance is factored in.

So we won’t bother addressing issues with these types of people, let’s address methods of increasing our bat speed through the hitting zone. In actuality producing bat speed for softball hitters differs very little for the same desired goal in baseball.

Physical strength, like it or not, is the initial step in increasing our bat speed through the hitting zone. The Core of the body, the legs, hips, fingers and arms are the muscles of the body directly utilized to create the explosive energy required to swing the bat. Weak core strength equals a slow bat.

Therefore, the initial building block to increasing bat speed is increasing core body strength, of which the legs are first. Squats and lunges are old fashioned, yet still the undisputed best and quickest method to increase leg strength. The squats can be performed with or without weights. Should you decide to use weights, reps are more important than the amount of weight lifted, as reps builds endurance as well as muscle mass.

Lunges are an excellent method for not only increasing leg strength, but hip strength as well, which is imperative to being able to quickly open the body and create the explosive speed required to effectively hit the ball hard.

The fingers are the next body part we strengthen. No, I did not say hands, I said fingers. The hands essentially consists of two parts, the fingers and the palms. Palms have no strength, they are only there to affect holding an object, while the fingers squeeze the object. Squeezing a tennis or racquetball will increase the finger strength and there are balls designed for specifically squeezing which will also work.

Now that we have strengthened our core body, let’s look at some drills you can perform which will also help increase bat speed as well as hitting in general.

Balance is a huge factor in maintaining body control which is essential to a good quick bat swing.

Here’s a very simple drill for training hitters to not over stride. A rule of thumb is the hitter’s stride should not exceed the length of his bat. Have two players working together, each with the same length bat.

The hitter takes a stride and swing as if he were hitting a pitch. He stops before his follow through. The second player lays his bat down between the hitters feet. If the stride is @ the same length, the stride is good.

If it’s over extended the hitter is over striding and off balance. If the stride is much shorter than the bat, the hitter is losing most of his power.

This drill may seem extremely simple, but the redundancy of taking the correct stride provides memory retention for all the muscles required to stride. After a while the hitter will immediately feel the difference if he unconsciously develops an issue with his stride and can quickly correct it.

Another simple drill is what I call the Walking the Plank Drill.

Use a 2×10 or 2×12 wooden board, the longer the better. The hitter stands on the board in his hitting stance. He takes an imaginarily stride, swing and follow through.

He then crosses his legs (right leg over left if right handed) and again takes his stance and repeats the procedure. This drill is simple yet effective in training the hitter to always step forward towards the pitch while maintaining his balance.

These drills used in conjunction with other hitting drills, strength training and flexibility will have a huge impact on increasing the speed of your bat swing.

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The risk of developing cancer has become one of the most thought provoking issues of our time. Worldwide statistics show that as many as 10.9 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year. As research into the food we eat becomes more complex and innovative, it reveals that there are numerous ‘super foods’ which not only fight cancer cells, but can also help to prevent it from ever occurring.

What is Cancer?

All living things are comprised of a variety of cells, such as kidney cells, brain cells and skin cells. Cancer develops when a particular cell mutates, then begins to grow and divide. Eventually, these cells form a mass called a malignant tumor, which often starts to invade surrounding tissue and organs.

Super Foods

It is thought that up to one third of cancer related deaths could be diet related.
Many of the foods we eat today can in fact be harmful to the cells in our bodies, particularly ‘fast food’, which often contains high rates of saturated fat.

A large European study has recently shown that ‘junk food’ may in fact be a major cause of cancer of the pancreas, the urinary tract and of the womb, which makes saturated fat especially dangerous for women. There is however, an abundance of super foods that contain cancer fighting anti-oxidants and enzymes. These foods fall into a number of categories and it is best to look at their properties separately.

Fruit and Vegetables
Raw carrots are rich in beta carotene and substances called falcarinol and polyacethylens, which can help to impede a wide variety of cancer including, breast, stomach, throat, lung, prostate, bladder and intestinal Sweet potatoes are thought to have a number of cancer fighting properties including carotenoids (beta carotene is one form) Turnips and their leaves contain a substance called glucose molaes, which is said to attack cancer cells Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and sprouts are rich in the anti-oxidants; lutein and zeaxanthin which are thought to be particularly affective at inhibiting breast and prostate cancer Broccoli and sprouts also contain a substance called phytochemical sulforaphane, which is a by-product of glucoraphanin and is especially useful at impeding bowel cancer Kale is thought to retain indoles, which are nitrogen compounds and are said to prevent lesions in estrogen sensitive areas, such as the ovaries, mutating into cancerous cells Beetroot is full of anti-oxidants that specifically attack lung cancer cells Tomatoes carry vitamin C and a carotenoid called lycopene that fights oxygen molecules which are also known as ‘free radicals’. Free radicals are often believed to trigger cancer cells. Lycopene is notable in its ability to aid the fight against rectal and colon cancer, as well as prostate, breast, mouth and cancer of the pancreas. Cooked and canned/pureed tomatoes are said to be especially concentrated in lycopene Soya bean products such as tofu include phytoestrogens and isoflavones, which when absorbed in sensible amounts (no more than four or five ounces per day) are thought to block and help prevent cancer cells from forming and are particularly associated with lowering the risk of breast cancer. Incidences of breast cancer are significantly lower in Asian countries where soy products are consumed regularly. However, caution must be exercised, as research suggests that eating too much soy may cause hormone imbalances which can in fact stimulate cancer cells Avocados have prolific amounts of an anti-oxidant called glutathione. Glutathione attacks free radicals and stops the absorption of certain saturated fats into the intestine. Avocados contain high levels of beta-carotene and potassium, which is also very beneficial for the heart Citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes possess high amounts of vitamin C, folic acid and monoterpenes, which can help to eliminate carcinogens from the body and are believed to repress cancer cells Papayas carry prolific amounts of vitamin C and folic acid, which are both highly effective anti-cancer components Figs contain a form of benzaldehyde, which is renowned for its ability to shrink tumors Grapes, particularly the red varieties, include resveratrol and ellagic acid which combine to block the enzymes that are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. They also contain strong anti-oxidants called bioflavonoids Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and other berries that are red or black in color consist of a wide variety of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and plant compounds that are thought to be very beneficial against many forms of cancer
Herbs and Spices
Rosemary is said to have detoxifying properties and can repress the advancement of tumors. Laboratory tests have revealed that it is principally effective against breast and skin tumors Tumeric belongs to the ginger family and it is thought to help reduce the inflammation that is connected to stomach, bowel and colon cancer Root ginger has been used by Chinese medics for centuries and is well regarded for its many healing benefits. It can be used as a spice in savoury and sweet dishes and as a herbal tea Garlic is well renowned for its blood thinning and anti-bacterial properties. It can also help to eliminate oxidants that cause cancer, such as carcinogens and free radicals. Eating raw or cooked garlic has been found to be far more effective than taking garlic supplements Licorice root contains a chemical called glycyrrhizin which is considered to help block the growth of prostate cancer cells, though an excessive consumption of licorice can lead to raised blood pressure Chilli peppers are rich in a substance called capsaicin that is regarded to be a preventative against intestinal cancer
Beverages
Black, green and white teas retain antioxidants which are also known as polyphenols. These antioxidants are considered to expressly defend against cancer cells and stop them from dividing and spreading. White and green tea is regarded as being particularly efficient against lung, colon, rectal and stomach cancer as well as cancer of the liver and pancreas Red wine also contains polyphenols and a substance called resveratrol which has been discovered to be present in grape skin. These antioxidants are known to counter free radicals. It is thought that the pinot noir grape variety contains the largest amounts of resveratrol, particularly in wines where the grapes are grown in cooler, rainy climates, such as Chile in South America. However, alcohol is consumed in large amounts it can actually be a cause of cancer, so it is best drink no more than one glass of red wine per day.

There are many other foods that are considered to be wonderful cancer preventatives. Seaweed and sea vegetables contain fiber, proteins, beta-carotene, folic acid, and a fatty acid called chlorophylone.

These forms of vegetable are said to help prevent breast cancer. Nuts and seeds are naturally high in omega-3 fatty acid, which is essential for brain function. Nuts also contain a mineral called selenium and are rich in antioxidants such as quercetin and campferol. Nuts and seeds are regarded as primarily effective at repelling prostate and colon cancer cells, as well as being a natural preventative against the threat of heart disease. Mushrooms have prolific amounts of potent compounds called polysaccharides. These compounds are thought to build up immunity against cancer cells. Certain varieties of mushroom are perceived to be particularly efficient, these include; reishi, shiitake and maitake, and are widely used in Japanese cuisine.

The benefits of eating a healthy, balanced diet have become more apparent as research into cancer and other fatal diseases evolve.

A diet rich in vegetables, fruit and lean meat is much more of a priority in our daily lives than it was twenty years ago and medical advice suggests that eating at least five portions of fruit or vegetables per day can significantly lower the risk of many forms of cancer and heart disease, as well as preventing obesity. The threat of obesity is a volatile issue and for the first time in many years the life expectancy of our children is thought to be lower than our own, which is an extremely worrying statistic.

We are bombarded with these frightening medical statistics on a regular basis. Yet the most sensible advice we have been given in recent years is to eat at least five portions of fruit or vegetables per day. Taking action now may well lessen our chances of developing cancer and should help to provide numerous other health benefits for many years to come.

Lactose intolerance is caused by the body’s inability to digest lactose, which is a milk sugar. Symptoms can range from bloating, gas and cramps to nausea to diarrhea. The pain and discomfort can range from mild to severe.

The enzyme that aids in digesting milk is called lactase, and exists in almost all infants and children so they can digest their mother’s milk. This enzyme often disappears once a child is weaned, particularly if the child lives in an area where dairy products are uncommon…which is most of the world.

As a result, ‘lactose intolerance’ is a very common medical condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide…some say as much as 70 percent of the world’s population…although that doesn’t mean that most people ‘suffer’ from lactose intolerance or require any sort of lactose intolerance treatment, such as dietary supplements like Lactaid or Lactagen.

That’s because being lactose intolerant in a region or culture where dairy products are uncommon generally means that the condition does not even have to be treated. After all, if you aren’t using dairy products, you don’t have to worry about being “allergic” to them.

Interestingly, people of Northern European descent, such as many white Americans, are significantly less susceptible than most others to lactose intolerance…and yet may have the hardest time dealing with it because of the pervasiveness of lactose in our foods, including baked goods, soups, cereal, salad dressing…even lunch meat, candy and medicine!

Fortunately, lactose intolerance is easy to treat. Such treatments may include non-prescription dietary supplements such as Lactaid, Lactagen, and Digestive Advantage Lactose Intolerance Therapy. These supplements come as tablets or liquid and are generally taken with the first bite of dairy food or, in the case of Digestive Advantage Lactose Intolerance Therapy, once a day. These supplements make lactose more easily digestible.

In addition, lactose-reduced milk and other dairy products can be found at most supermarkets. Lactose-reduced milk, such as that produced by Lactaid contains all of the nutrients found in regular milk and remains fresh for about the same length of time.

Lactagen’s supplements are somewhat different. They are used as part of a program designed to recondition the digestive system to better handle breaking down dairy products. It has long been established that people who are lactose intolerant can increase their production of lactase by gradually reintroducing lactose into their diet.

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People who have suffered from back problems and injuries realize how vital the back is to ones everyday functioning and body. Even a simple activity like squeezing a ball which might appear to involve just the fingers and the muscles of the forearm actually involve the latissimus dorsi along with other back muscles as well.The Latissimus Dorsi are the large, flat, dorso-lateral muscles in the trunk that connect the upper extremity to the vertebral column.

It might seem unbelievable but if you actually squeeze the ball yourself, you will feel a tensing of the muscles on the side of the arm you use.This is particularly noticeable if one is experiencing back pain.

Strong back muscles are essential for any sport as it helps in speed and coordination,balancing the body,movement and provides support for limbs to work in coordination.

Given below are some simple exercises that will help strengthen the back muscles.It is always advisable to do them on a firm surface but make sure it isn’t too hard as otherwise it might cause undue pain or pressure on the bony parts of the body.

Knee to Chest :-

Lie on your back.Clasp your hands behind one thigh and slowly pull it towards your chest while keeping the other leg flat on the ground in front of you.Vary the action by flexing the ankle first by pointing it towards the toe and then by pulling it back toward the knee simultaneously while stretching your leg.Hold this position for around 5 seconds and then alternate legs and repeat this exercise around 10 times.

Rotations :-

Lie back with your feet on the floor and your knees bent.Extend your hands on either side and make sure you place your palms flat on the floor.Now lift your feet off the ground slowly and gently rotate your trunk by moving your knee slightly to the right and then to the left.Once your body becomes more supple then you can increase the range of this exercise as the goal should be to touch your knee to the floor.

Alternate the action by crossing your arms over your chest, and then repeat.

Pelvic Press :-

Lie down on your back, knees raised and feet flat on the floor. Push the small of the back into the floor, so that you can feel the muscles in the lower abdominal getting stretched. Vary the action by moving your feet together first and then slightly apart before repeating the exercise.

Pelvic Lift :-

Lie down on your back, knees raised and feet flat on the ground, arms crossed over your chest. Keeping the legs and knees together, raise the buttocks up slightly and hold for 5 seconds. Lower slowly, count to two, then repeat.

It is important to breathe in and out normally while doing these exercises

Dog Stretches :-

Go down on all fours, raise your head so that your eyes are looking forward. Lower your arms and arch your back, hold 2 seconds, then go back to the original position. Slowly extend one leg, as near parallel to the floor as you can. Hold 3 seconds, then put the leg back into starting position.Switch legs and repeat. Vary the exercise by extending the leg with toe pointed, then flex the ankle perpendicular to the leg. Hold for 2 seconds and repeat. Do 10 reps for each leg.

Although mild discomfort due to inactivity is to be expected while exercising, if you find that it is causing pain to any region of the back,hip or leg stop immediately and consult a physician.

A branch of rehabilitative health that utilizes specially made exercises and equipment to aid patients restore or strengthen their physical capabilities is what we call physical therapy or otherwise called physiotherapy. This covers the care of ailments of the muscles, bones, or joints by means of physical agents-heat, light, water, manual and electronic massage, and exercise. The usual disorders handled are stroke, arthritis, nerve damage and fractures. It intends to prevent pain like knee pain or further injury and train various muscles to make up for ones which were impaired.

Physical therapy is very important in sports, not simply as part of the health and fitness plan but also in managing injuries. As mentioned, joint inflammation is but one of the medical condition that demands this remedy to relieve pain.

To give you a short description of arthritis it is an illness that causes pain especially knee pain and loss of movement of the joints. It can affect the movements you depend on for daily pursuits. This is usually chronic, this signifies that it can last on and off for your entire life.

With the help of these three different forms of exercises the range of motion, exercises for strength and endurance. Mixing these three exercises will aid to maintain the normal movement of the joints, improve flexibility and strength of the muscle, maintain the tissues of the bone and cartilage strong and improve patients strength and cardiovascular function.

Stress at some level also affects arthritis because of the physical pain like knee pain and emotional distress felt by the patient. That’s the reason relaxation method is also employed in this therapy to relax muscles so as to reduce stress. One perfect example is aquatic therapy because this aids build physical strength also an excellent form of relaxation that set patient in a more suitable mood, better sleep and can also aid them to shed weight.

Having physical therapy it can take care of the main cause of chronic headaches and arthritis pain by minimizing their frequency and intensity. In a therapy program, the therapist will concentrate on particular muscle groups related to these conditions.

Using this form of therapy for rehabilitation accelerates strength, endurance, circulation and flexibility. All of them are great for promoting good health. Prior to going through this treatment method, you have to see your doctor for recommendation and in addition aid in determining what program is correct in your condition. Your physician may also check if you are physically capable of undertaking these restorative exercise routines or other techniques that the physical therapist demands. With appropriate therapy program it will definitely help you maintain your optimum level of functioning to fulfill your everyday activities.