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Do you ever get foot or leg cramps?

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.

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The juicing craze continues to go strong!

07 Wednesday Mar 2018

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We always hear talk about how GREEN juices are the healthiest. But when it comes to getting fit, here’s why sipping certain RED juices may be better:

First: Drinks containing BEET juice can give you more endurance. That’s according to registered dietician Lauren Slayton. She says beets are high in nitrates that are linked to better blood flow… Which helps your body use oxygen more efficiently, so you can exercise longer, or even faster, with less fatigue. Slayton says you can get the benefits by chopping up three beets, and juicing them with a squeeze of lemon.

Next, adding red RASPBERRIES to your smoothies can help you burn more fat. They contain ketones, which trigger the body to produce a hormone that breaks down fat cells faster than normal.

Finally, remember that after a tough workout, red TOMATO JUICE is the ideal recovery drink. Tomatoes are high in potassium, which our muscles need to prevent cramping and spasms. But we lose potassium during exercise. So, aim to have a serving of tomato juice after every workout.

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Stomach cramps or diarrhea? Have some raspberries!

04 Tuesday Oct 2016

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If you have stomach cramps or diarrhea, eat a cup of fresh or frozen raspberries. The Journal of Applied Microbiology says raspberries have antimicrobial compounds. That’ll slow the growth of the salmonella or staph bacteria in your intestines causing your discomfort.

Wait 30 minutes before you go swimming – or not…

16 Friday Sep 2016

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Let’s put this old wives’ tale to rest once and for all. No, you don’t have to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim. The theory was that, after eating, the process of digestion would divert blood flow away from extremities – causing leg cramps, which could lead to drowning. But the truth is: Eating lunch and then jumping in the pool won’t cause any problems.

Foods for ‘that time’ of the month

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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Ladies: When it comes to PMS, two foods can help you feel better:

•First: Flaxseed. It can reduce the severity of cramps, because it’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. They reduce inflammation – and prevent production of a chemical that intensifies muscle contractions.

•Another PMS food: Spinach. The magnesium in spinach eliminates excess fluid from the cells in your body, to reduce bloating.

How do you soothe an upset stomach?

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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Here are two ways:

• In England, the go-to for an upset stomach is peppermint tea. It relieves cramps and constipation by relaxing the muscles from the esophagus on down. Just don’t use it if you have heartburn. Because that relaxing effect can allow acid to splash back up.

• And in Indonesia, they reach for nutmeg. Try sprinkling half a teaspoon on mashed banana, or mixing it in yogurt. Nutmeg is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory – and calms stomachaches, spasms and diarrhea.

Are your kids staying hydrated?

22 Wednesday Jul 2015

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Be aware of how much your kids are exercising this summer. Young athletes are at risk of dehydration in hot, humid weather. An emergency room physician from the Cleveland Clinic says not getting enough water can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Kids should be familiar with the signs they’re becoming dehydrated.

If they feel a Charlie horse in their legs, tingling fingers, dizziness, light-headedness, or cramps that won’t go away – those are all signs they aren’t getting enough water and are losing electrolytes. Kids produce more heat and sweat less than adults do. And they’re also less likely to drink enough water while exercising outside. So make sure your kids stay hydrated.

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