Category: Wellness (Page 73 of 116)

      Try a Low Acid Diet to Combat Heartburn

      November 10, 2011 /

      Heartburn plagues millions and over-eating during the holidays can cause flare ups.

      A low acid diet has shown to be effective in mitigating the symptoms.

      In the study, 12 men and 8 women with reflux symptoms who hadn’t responded to medication were put on a low-acid diet for two weeks, eliminating all foods and beverages with a pH lower than 5. The lower the pH, the higher the acidity; highly acidic foods and beverages include diet sodas (2.9 to 3.7), strawberries (3.5) and barbecue sauce (3.7). According to the study, 19 out of 20 patients improved on the low-acid diet, and 3 became completely asymptomatic.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      How Safe is Cold Medicine for Your Child?

      November 10, 2011 /

      How risky is it to medicate your children with cold medicine?

      When children fall ill the first thing we want to do is make them feel better.

      But is medicating them with over-the-counter remedies the answer?

      Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines don’t effectively treat the underlying cause of a child’s cold, and won’t cure a child’s cold or make it go away any sooner. These medications also have potentially serious side effects, including rapid heart rate and convulsions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discourages use of cough and cold medicines for children younger than age 2.

      Antibiotic use is another issue.

      Read on for some answers to the most often asked questions.

      Quality Control, Wellness

      There Are Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

      November 10, 2011 /

      Ways to save money on pharmaceuticals may be the answer for millions of Americans, especially the elderly who are often prescribed multiple medicines, to make ends meet and still maintain their health.

      Coupons, generics, substitution of brands and frank discussions with your physician regarding your ability to pay for your Rx are just a few of the options available.

      Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Quality Control, Resources, Wellness

      How Much Water Do You Really Need?

      November 10, 2011 /

      Water is crucial to good health but how much do our bodies need?
      And what constitutes as water?
      Fruits and vegetables contain water and can be counted in daily intake.

      Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and every system depends on water. So water is important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as controlling body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.

      “It’s definitely essential,” says Jim White, registered dietitian and personal trainer in Virginia Beach, Va., and American Dietetic Association spokesman.

      “What we’re finding is so many people are deficient,” he notes. “We’re seeing a huge decrease in athletic performance and fatigue that’s caused by the lack of hydration.”

      You can stay fully hydrated throughout the day by drinking water and other fluids, as well as eating foods that are hydrating.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      An Effective Drug for Effortless Weight loss?

      November 10, 2011 /

      A weight loss pill which generates results in without any effort is a dream come true, for many.

      Although the trials have been successful in monkeys it still needs to be tested on humans.
      The researchers, headed by the husband and wife team Wadih Arap and Renata Pasqualini, have been working on the project for years. In 2004 the research team proved the drug could bring substantial weight loss in mice. Now, after the highly successful results in monkeys, they have applied for FDA approval to begin trials in people, possibly within a year.

      The “couch potato” weight loss pill could be on the way.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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