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Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 28th, 2009
Here is another good reason to stay away from this artificial sweetener. The problem is…. it’s EVERYWHERE!
So many of the snacks that we enjoy are flavored with high-fructose corn syrup. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy randomly tested 55 popular food items that use this kind of corn syrup. A third of the [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 23rd, 2009
OK…so we’ve heard about the nationwide Salmonella outbreak of recalled peanut butter products, but what are the symptoms of this foodborne illness?
Symptoms include: diarrhea, sudden onset of headache, fever and abdominal pain. Nausea and vomiting can also occur. These symptoms can last for several days. Salmonellosis (the official name) can be most severe in infants, [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 21st, 2009
Be aware of all peanut butter products.
Read on to get the FDA website informing you of what products to avoid…
CDC: Consumers sickened in the ongoing salmonella outbreak ate contaminated peanut butter crackers, while King Nut peanut butter caused cases in institutions….
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Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 13th, 2009
Will these tough economic times increase obesity rates even more?
Over one third of U.S. adults and 16 percent of U.S. children are obese.
Studies have shown that a failing economy raises the risk of poor eating habits and obesity.
Before you start picking up 9 boxes of Ramen noodles or getting that “dollar meal” at McDonalds, [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 9th, 2009
We hear alot about what’s good for your heart, but these are some basic tips why certain practices make sense.
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the United States. And an estimated 8 million women have it. Here’s what you can do — at any age — to help prevent it.
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Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 4th, 2009
Aging is a fact of life. It is the quality of each year that passes that we want to preserve.
As we approach our mid-60’s, it may be worth looking for a geriatric physician or nurse practitioner as your primary care provider.
This is a good article on why these specialists (which are already in short supply) [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jan 3rd, 2009
My teenagers had health class in school (middle and high school), but never learned about taking care of their teeth. This is one part of healthcare that is not being taught in school.
Tooth decay can cause problems with eating, sleep, and school work. Cavities and related pain can lead to sepsis (infection) and contribute to [...]
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