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Exercise and be happy!

26 Monday Dec 2016

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If you take antidepressants and want to make them more effective, exercise. Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center found that being active every day was as effective as taking a second antidepressant. That’s because being active prompts the body and brain to release more natural antidepressant chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine.

Don’t ever take these pills together:

20 Thursday Oct 2016

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• First: Calcium supplements and antibiotics. Because the calcium stops your body from absorbing the antibiotic. You can still take calcium, just do it at least 3 hours before or after your antibiotic.

• Also, don’t combine antihistamines and antidepressants. It can cause extreme drowsiness. So if you have allergies and you’re on antidepressants, ask your doctor what pills can clear your sinuses and relieve watery eyes without the sedating effects.

• Lastly, ladies, if you’re on the Pill, steer clear of St. John’s Wort. It can make oral contraceptives less effective… Because it breaks down estrogen, increasing the odds you’ll get pregnant even if you’re on the Pill.

Here’s how to make sure your teeth are healthy…

12 Wednesday Oct 2016

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If you want to keep your teeth healthy, make sure your dentist knows what medications you’re taking. Dr. Reid Blackwelder is with the American Academy of Family Physicians. He says drugs like antihistamines, antidepressants and blood pressure meds can slow the production of saliva. And a dry mouth allows bacteria and plaque to build up faster, which can raise your risk for gum disease. So, knowing what meds you’re taking can help your dentist better protect your teeth and gums.

Feeling stressed?

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

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When you get stressed out, sniff an orange. The scent of oranges activates the same brain nerves that antidepressants and hormones do. Which can help us feel happier and less anxious in as little as two minutes.

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