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About three years ago, a friend and I were at a natural foods store in the vitamins aisle. I needed more calcium and magnesium, which I take upon my doctor's recommendation to alleviate premenstrual mood swings. While my friend perused the multivitamins, I strolled up and down the aisle, reading labels. Then I spotted inulin, which I'd read was a great source of prebiotics. As a then-frequent sufferer of stress-related GI distress (this was during my "old life"), I was (and still am) a regular consumer of probiotics, those microorganisms found in your gut and in fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi, which can benefit your immune and digestive systems. In short, prebiotics are what feed probiotics. Anything that helps the good bacteria in your gut thrive and flourish sounded like a great product to me. Besides, I had just read that probiotics were the next big thing in nutrition.  Poll: Do You Always Wear Sunscreen?
I feel like my kids are constantly greasy in the summer, since I coat them in sunscreen every time we go out to play. My son usually has a hat on and my daughter either wears a hat or her favorite ladybug sunglasses. I know about the damaging effects of the sun's rays, so I try to be very careful and not expose them to too much (except for a few minutes unprotected to get their Vitamin D for the day.) You'd think that because I'm so diligent with my children, I'd also make sure I'm protected. But honestly, that's not always the case.  Who's More Stressful: Your Spouse or Your Boss?Jobs are a big source of stress for many people. It's hard when you're trying to balance tight deadlines, a demanding boss, competition with co-workers, etc. So you'd assume that a good way to unwind after a tough day and might be to go home and spend some time with loved ones. According to a new poll, you might want to rethink that decision. Spouses can end up creating more anxiety than your boss at the office. Read More Finding a Doc Who Sees beyond the Scale
By Beth Donovan, ~INDYGIRL  Lyme Disease Awareness
Now that school is out for most kids across the country, families are making the trek to the great outdoors to soak up some fun and sun. Camping and hiking top may family's lists for their summer vacations. However, with these activities comes the risk of being exposed to insects that can make us sick. One such illness is Lyme disease.  Some Protein Supplements Contain Toxic Heavy Metals
Protein supplementation is, and has been, all the rage in gyms across the globe for some time now, especially for those looking to build lean body mass. There is a misconception that if one increases his/her protein consumption he/she can build muscle mass at a much faster rate. In all reality it isn’t the amount of protein one consumes that builds lean body mass, but the breakdown and repairing of the muscle fibers from resistant training that does.  How Much Caffeine Are You Consuming?
You enjoy a cup of coffee with your breakfast, a glass of tea in the afternoon, a sports drink as you recover from your workout and a few pieces of chocolate to sooth your sweet tooth after dinner. Nearly 80 percent of people around the world consume caffeine on a daily basis. Adults in the United States and Canada consume an average of 250 mg of caffeine each day whereas those that live in Sweden and Finland consume around 400 mg per day. People in the UK enjoy caffeine in a range somewhere in between with an average daily intake around 300 mg and the average adult consumes most of their caffeine from coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and medicine. The estimated intake for children is between 150-200 mg per day mostly from soft drinks, sweets, and sports drinks. Do you know how much caffeine you get in a day?  Celebrate Exercise is Medicine Month
The American College of Sports Medicine declared May as Exercise is Medicine month. The idea is for physicians and other health care providers to take time to educate their patients regarding the benefits of exercise, in addition to recommending activity to their patients as part of their treatment plan.  Childhood Obesity Rates Higher in the South
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity rates have more than tripled in the past 30 years with rates for 6-11 year olds increasing from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 19.6 percent in 2008. The rates for adolescents (age 12-17) show a similar increase.  Bring Your Walking Shoes to Work on Wednesday
How many of you use your lunch break to go out to eat with your co-workers, run errands, get your hair done or even catch up on some much needed work?  There's Only So Much Multitasking You Can Do
I spend the majority of my day multitasking. The more productive I am, the better I feel about the day. I never sit quietly and have breakfast (my only quiet meal before my kids get up) without doing work or reading or getting something else done while I eat. Sometimes it's a good thing because I'm very efficient and able to get a lot done. Sometimes it's not so good because I tend to live life at a frantic pace, staying busy all the time.  April is National Cancer Control Month
According to the American Cancer Society more than 1.4 million people this year will hear these dreaded words, "You have cancer" and every day 1,500 people will succumb to various forms of this disease. If there is one positive light to having cancer today, survival rates have increased almost 15% in the past 25 or so years based on data released last year by the American Cancer Society. The reason-- earlier diagnosis and better treatments.  Does Relaxation Require a Special Drink?
 Does the Prejudice against Obesity Motivate You to Lose Weight?
It’s no secret that being obese can make you the target of some very negative and stigmatizing attitudes. Many people have been subjected to public ridicule and cruel remarks, lost jobs or promotions, and even been blamed for large-scale social problems like climate change and rising health care costs—all because of their weight.  |
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