The
moment we saw the first light of day, mother’s love was expressed in the first
taste of milk she willingly give. Milk is life, we lived through it not during
our growth years but it will continue for the rest of our lives because our
body needs supports to be always in good health.
Milk
came from 2 sources. It may be from mother’s milk or from the milk of animals
especially cattle. There was already fresh milk you can buy coming from goat or
carabao. The popularity of cow’s milk was beyond measure. It was always in the
heart of everyone. We knew how milk is essential for growth and development of
babies and young children. The young and matured adults and even the aged still
need milk to meet with the requirement the body demand.
Milk
gives the immune system stronger defense against infection. It makes women to
have glowing and smoother skin. It is important in maintaining strong bones and
teeth. Lack of calcium in the bones causes osteoporosis. Milk has higher level
of calcium. Any deficiency can easily be corrected.
It
was found that milk helps to reduce the higher cholesterol level. Too much fat
in the blood put danger to the heart. The plaque started to build up in the
artery wall restricting the normal passage of blood as it becomes narrowed to
the point of restricting the blood to pass through.
Milk
slowly melts fats that are no longer useful. It can only make a burden to the
heart and other important organs of the body. The risk factor is greater than
the benefits it gives.
Milk
has natural sugar most helpful in the general wellness of the whole body
structure. It revitalizes energy lost during heavy physical activity and
restore weakness of strength.
To
boost the immune system with the aid of milk has greater advantage. It gives
enough strength to shield and eliminate the threat. It reduces the chances of
getting sick and weak. Its calorie content is enough to meet with the demand.
Milk is energy that gives us an active life more fruitful and challenging.
Weakness
of body and mind make us dull and unproductive. Our movement is in slow pace.
It restored the body from severe anemia that will trigger the development of
another disease. It repairs the ailing body and gives opportunity for the
healing. It is best for the defense of chronic disease, powerful arthritis and
migraine headache. Good for women to minimize the effect of pre-menstrual
syndrome. Strokes can be avoided.
Milk
has magnesium and potassium content that can reduce blood pressure. With good
circulatory system, it increases blood flow to the different vital organs of
the body without obstruction. Over-stress can be prevented and minimize.
It
keeps the cardio-vascular system in good shape especially the heart and keep it
safe from too much stress. The peptides prevent the production of angiotensin
converting enzyme (ACE) responsible for the increase rate of blood pressure.
Increase in blood pressure to dangerous level will cause heart attack and
stroke.
Bone
disorder (fragile and brittle bones) can still be saved by drinking milk
because of its calcium content. It enhances and induces re-growth of defective
bone structure and makes the necessary repair.
-Good
dental health is protected. It prevents acidic substances to damage the enamel
surface of the teeth reducing the risks of weak gum and tooth decay.
-Best
for the prevention of dehydration to replace what has been lost during the bout
of diarrhea and vomiting.
-Many
women took good care their skin by taking a bath with milk any day of the week.
They found out that the skin glowed, softness, smoothness to touch, dry skin no
longer a problem.
-It
can restore from its coarseness and rejuvenate the skin to have a new fresh
look. Milk helped to remove dead skin cells by the action of lactic acid. With
good source of vitamin A, it protects the skin from any damage especially the
effect from ultra-violet rays. It has anti-oxidant chemical compound that will
give full protection from the danger of free radicals.
-Free
radicals is the risk factor that damaged the skin because of its cellular
metabolism to cause age spots, wrinkles and above all premature aging of the skin.
-Acidic
stomach can be relieved by drinking cold milk. It helps easy absorption of
vitamins and minerals. Milk has other vitamins and minerals that gives
additional benefits for better health. Phosphorus is best for the release of
energy. It has protein needed for body repair and the growth of cells. The
magnesium is good for better function of the muscles.
Potassium is important
for the proper functioning of the nerves. The carbohydrate is for energy and
good vitality of the body.
-Vitamin
A & B corrects poor eyesight. It prevents anemia by increasing the blood
count of the red cell.
This
is how important milk is to us. Without it, child’s development is not
complete. The watery liquid participated in boosting child’s fast growth in the
early years of his life.
