06 Thursday Dec 2018
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Then be careful when you pop your calcium supplements. Rutgers University says calcium can prevent your body from absorbing the antibiotic. You can still take your calcium, just make sure it’s at least 3 hours before or after you take your antibiotic.
12 Thursday Apr 2018
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They’re intensely painful. So here’s why we get them – and how to make them stop. This comes from physical therapist Pamela Cole.
First, contrary to popular belief, they’re not caused by exercise – but exercise can exacerbate the reason why we get them… Which is nutritional deficiencies. More often that not, they’re caused by an imbalance of water and electrolytes in your body, like potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. When that happens, your muscles can contract on their own.
So here’s how to stop a foot cramp fast:
Pull your toes toward you, using your hands. That stretches the muscles that are cramping and helps them relax. You can also massage the cramping muscle… or try a warm compress on your foot. Both pressure and warmth help boost circulation to the area, and that can help restore nutritional balance and stop your nerves from misfiring.
Then, after your cramp stops, physical therapist Cole says: Put two pinches of salt into 12 ounces of water and drink it. That’ll balance your water-electrolyte levels. You can also eat half of a banana, which provides potassium and magnesium.
And to stop foot cramps before they start, make sure you stay hydrated. Also, get more magnesium from foods like bananas, dark leafy green veggies, nuts, fish, beans, avocados, and dark chocolate.
Finally: Give yourself regular foot massages to improve circulation.
28 Thursday Dec 2017
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It makes the perfect bedtime snack. The carbs in cereal increase levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which makes us feel happy and relaxed. And the milk’s tryptophan content converts to serotonin, too. Plus, there’s calcium and magnesium in milk, both of which are calming.
30 Monday Jan 2017
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If you eat yogurt, don’t pour off the watery stuff on top. It’s super healthy. It’s whey – and it has tons of protein, calcium, vitamin D and probiotics. So if you pour it down the sink, you’ll miss out on all the health benefits. Instead, mix it in!
20 Thursday Oct 2016
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allergies, allergy, antibiotics, antidepressants, antihistamines, ask your doctor, calcium, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, drowsiness, drowsy, estrogen, intelligenceforyourlife, pill, pills, pregnant, sinus, sinuses, St. John's Wort, the Pill, watery eyes
• 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.
07 Friday Oct 2016
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Experts say they’re usually caused from sitting or standing in one position for too long during the day. That can strain muscles in the calves, or lead to an electrolyte imbalance, which can cause muscle spasms. The solution is to eat things high in magnesium, potassium and calcium – all of which help relax muscles and nerves. So try foods that contain all 3, like sweet corn, summer squash, cherries, navy beans and oranges.
17 Tuesday Nov 2015
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antidepressant, anxiety, calcium, coffee, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, depressed, depression, eggnog, holdays, holiday stress, hot chocolate, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, myristicin, nutmeg, oatmeal, stress, vitamin C
Sprinkle some nutmeg in your coffee, hot chocolate, oatmeal or eggnog. It’s the perfect antidote to holiday stress! That’s because nutmeg is loaded with anxiety relievers like calcium and vitamin C. Plus it contains a compound called myristicin – which mimics the effects of antidepressants.
28 Monday Sep 2015
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According to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in 8 women either has – or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But the men aren’t safe, either. 1,700 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, too. So, we’re going to help lower your odds of developing the disease. Here’s what you should be doing:
First and foremost: Exercise. Research shows that it’s the number-one thing you can do to lower your risk. A study from the National Cancer Institute found that women who average 3 hours of exercise per week, over their lifetime, have a 23% lower risk of developing breast cancer. So, why is it a magic formula? Because exercise lowers estrogen levels – and estrogen is a well-known factor in cancerous changes in the breast.
Tip #2: Watch what you drink. Alcohol is a double-edged sword… While it’s been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, it increases your risk of breast cancer. One study found that each daily glass of alcohol raises a woman’s risk by up to 12%.
And lastly: Get more vitamin D.
One study found that women who got the most calcium and Vitamin D had a35% lower risk than those who got the least. Unfortunately, nearly 75% of us have inadequate levels. Many experts now believe that taking 1,000 IUs of Vitamin D daily is best.
01 Monday Jun 2015
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The first one is a staple in my kitchen: Peanut butter. A Harvard University study found that people who ate peanut butter twice a week lost more weight than those who didn’t. That’s because the monounsaturated fatty acids in peanut butter signal our digestive system to release a compound called O-E-A– which literally turns down our appetite, and turns up our metabolism.
Next are Dairy products. When we’re low on calcium, our bodies produce a hormone called calcitriol that triggers the production of fat cells. So, more of what we eat winds up on our waistline. And taking a calcium supplement isn’t the answer. Scientists still don’t know why, but people who have a glass of milk, or an ounce of low-fat cheese every day produce less fat-storing calcitriol than those who take calcium in pill form.
The last food that makes dieters smile: Chocolate… especially dark chocolate. Studies show that the food dieters crave most often, and most intensely, is chocolate. And since unsatisfied cravings lead to binge eating, occasionally indulging in chocolate can keep your eating in check, and leave you thousands of calories ahead. Just be sure to limit your serving size to one ounce… Which is equal to 6 Hershey’s kisses.
10 Tuesday Feb 2015
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Even slight dehydration makes it hard for your blood to carry nutrients and oxygen to your brain and muscles…which leaves you tired and unfocused. So, try coconut water, which contains electrolytes like potassium and calcium that help carry fluids to your brain.
