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Getting enough calcium? #6002
Bone fact: More than 99 percent of your body’s calcium is kept in your bones and teeth.
Calcium doesn’t just come in milk.
Consider these other sources of calcium:
Low-fat dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt
Dark green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli or spinach
Sardines and salmon with bones
Tofu
Almonds
Beans
Calcium-fortified foods
If you don’t get enough calcium in your food, ask your physician about taking a calcium supplement.
-Mayo Clinic-
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Thanks to:
Anonymous - USA. - rec.:Jan 7, 2010 - pub.:Jan 7, 2010 - sent.:Jun 2, 2010
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Statins and Grapefruit juice #6130
Do you take a statin drug?
If you do, say no to grapefruit. Grapefruit juice interferes with your body’s process for breaking down statins and certain other drugs. This can lead to a dangerous build up of the drug in your body. The effect of grapefruit juice on drugs tends to be long-lasting. So, avoiding grapefruit juice only at the time of taking your drug will not prevent an interaction. Grapefruit juice can affect the blood concentration of drugs for more than 24 hours after the grapefruit juice is consumed!
-CareWise News-
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Thanks to:
Anonymous - USA. - rec.:May 10, 2010 - pub.:May 10, 2010 - sent.:Sep 17, 2010
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Back Pain #6271
Remember our mothers - “Always sit up straight,” right? Well, a recent study by Scottish researchers shows it’s one of the worst things you can do for your back. They found that sitting at a 90-degree angle puts pressure on your lower back. In fact, the pressure is strong enough to squeeze fluid out of the discs that cushion your vertebrae.
So what is the best way to sit? According to research, you should adjust you chair height until your hips are 3 to 4 inches higher than your knees. Then you should recline slightly so your back is at a 135-degree angle to your thighs. You can put a small pillow behind your lower back for added support
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Thanks to:
Cami - Schaumbug - USA. - rec.:Mar 12, 2012 - pub.:Mar 12, 2012 - sent.:Mar 2, 2013
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Food allergy vs. food intolerance #5739
Food allergy: An allergic reaction to a food triggered by the immune system. It can cause serious health problems and even death. Note: If you have a food allergy and emergency epinephrine (adrenalin) is recommended by your doctor, keep it with you at all times. Wear a medical alert bracelet or carry information that identifies your food allergies.
Food intolerance: An adverse reaction to a food that leads to unpleasant, but not life-threatening, symptoms. It does not involve an immune system reaction.
-Mayo Clinic-
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Thanks to:
Anonymous - USA. - rec.:Jun 5, 2008 - pub.:Jun 5, 2008 - sent.:Jul 1, 2008
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