Minerals
Mar 5th 2008Claire PoultonHealth
What are Minerals?
Why do we need minerals?
What are Electrolytes?
Why do we need Electrolytes?
What is a pH Level
What is normal?
Read on for answers to these questions and more!
What are minerals?
Minerals make up our body and keep each one of the body’s system and organs working in sync. When minerals are not present things go awry…
Minerals are the electrolytes in our body that maintain bodily functions and gives us a healthy mind and body. They also give our bones and tendons enough density and strength to support our weight and enables our brain to function as it should.
Think of minerals as the battery to your body, as the battery is to your car. With out that battery in your car, it is not going to start or turn over the starter. Well, same thing with your body with one slight difference. That difference is that your body can function on partial battery for a longer time, where the car will not…
Mineral deficiency taxes your body and ends up disabling different systems and organs. Over time when mineral depletion is prolonged, more symptoms appear such as:
- exaggerated tiredness (chronic fatigue syndrome)
- headaches (migraine, tension)
- dry skin
