Mineral salts are small elements needed by the body on a daily basis, not produced by the body but transported by food. There are two types of mineral salts: macro and micro (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, chlorine, magnesium; iodine, iron, zinc). A mineral salt deficiency leads to health problems so it is always necessary to get tested in case of health concerns...

“Vitamins” are the elements that are found and provided by natural foods that the body needs for its functioning. There are ten (10) kinds of "vitamins" which can be classified into two (02): water-soluble containing B1, B2, B6, B12, B, C; and fat-soluble contains A, D, E, K. Causes of Vitamin Deficiency or "Avitaminosis": First, the food itself may be devoid of vitamins; secondly, in the preparation of food, there is something that is not respected and that destroys the vitamins it brings; third, loss of vitamins or non-absorption by the body, due to lack of disease; fourth, the body's inability to balance its use of vitamins, due to other health problems.

Bone structure includes: hard bone, there is soft bone "cartilage", there are connective nerves and there are synovial fluids which soften contact with the joints. Osteoarthritis is a damage to the cartilage, caused by hard work, either due to aging or also frequent injuries. The most frequently affected parts of the body are: shoulders, elbows, knees, neck, hands and thumbs. The average age of people with osteoarthritis is between 35 and 50 years old, the bones damaged as a result of this disease do not return to their former shape.

“Branchiolitis” is a common lung disease and has been on the rise for the past month. Branchiolitis is the most common respiratory disease in children under three years of age. How it progresses: An infection attacks the small airways or airways called "gills", causing swelling or blockage. Symptoms: sign of increased work of breathing, congested nose, dry cough...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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