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10 Tips on Belching, Bloating and Flatulence
These tips from the American College of Gastroenterology are helpful. Belching is caused by swallowed air from: Eating or drinking too fast Poorly fitting dentures; not chewing food completely Carbonated beverages Chewing gum or sucking on hard candies Excessive swallowing … Continue reading
SALTY FOODS CAN HARM YOUR HEART WITHIN MINUTES!
A new study from Australia, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showed that consuming salty foods interferes with our blood vessels’ ability to widen and decreases blood flow. This effect happened in all people, even those with normal … Continue reading
WHAT ARE THE HEALTHIEST HOLIDAY FOODS?
Making Healthy Holiday Food Choices It’s estimated that American’s gain at least one pound and up to five pounds of weight between Thanksgiving and New Years. Repeat that for a few years and we look less and less like our … Continue reading
Pass the Turkey Not the Gas!!
Enjoy Those Wonderful Holiday Meals While Avoiding Indigestion. We all look forward to enjoying with our loved ones, the succulent turkey and gravy and yams and pies associated with the rapidly approaching holidays. But for those of us who suffer … Continue reading
EAT, DRINK & SHRINK – 12 Foods to Avoid During the Holidays
12 Foods to Avoid During the Holidays With Possible Substitutes Swedish meatballs instead try some cold cuts like ham or turkey EggNog instead try a cinnamon or other spiced tea Stuffed potatoes instead eat a regular baked potatoe or red … Continue reading
Say “NO” to Osteoporosis Drugs and High Dose Calcium for Preventing Bone Fractures
Your physician tells you that your Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is low (2.5 standard deviations below average and that you have osteoporosis) and he wants you to go on one of the prescription medications to prevent bone fractures. He or … Continue reading
Cougar Tips – Anti Aging Tips for Women
COUGAR TIPS! Until recently, the idea of being “attacked” by a cougar was frightening to me! But, times change, definitions change and now it would probably be a compliment. But wait, the anti-aging scientist within me screamed out! There is … Continue reading
Weight Loss – Attain Maximum Results By Calculating Your Specific Calorie Consumption Target
HTML Visual Upload/Insert CALCULATING YOUR TARGET CALORIE CONSUMPTION - PER YOUR SPECIFIC SIZE, ACTIVITY LEVEL AND LIFESTYLE SHOULD START WITH DETERMINING YOUR BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) If you have ever thought about going on a diet, you probably know that to … Continue reading
Sleep Deprivation and Migraines
Sleep Deprivation Shown to Lead to Actual Changes in Brain Protein Associated With Migraine Pain Perhaps you’ve read some of the past articles where I spell out the importance of consistent, quality sleep, for overall health and specifically for migraine … Continue reading
Warning Signs of Heat Related Illness & Hot Tips to Stay Cool
Warning Signs of Heat Related Illness - Signs and Symptoms May Include: o Weakness o Headache o Dizziness o Muscle cramps o Nausea or vomiting o Rapid heartbeat If you experience these symptoms, get out of the heat immediately. Drink water, and wet and fan your skin. … Continue reading