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Workout Supplements for Women
Regular aerobic and strength training exercise can help you gain muscle, lose fat, tone your body and feel more energized throughout the day. If you walk down the supplement aisle at the grocery store, you’re likely to see a seemingly endless variety of products for nearly any fitness goal. While such supplements are legal, they may not always work and may not be safe. Keep in mind that supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and talk to your doctor before starting supplementation.
Mood Boosting Foods for Perinatal Depression
As the saying goes, You are what you eat. Never is that truer than when youre pregnant or nursing for both you and your baby. Pregnancy and new parenthood is a time to really focus on taking the best care of yourself since youre now providing for two (or more!). Yet, even with the best intentions, many women struggle with being healthy when dealing with perinatal depression. 10-20% of women experience depression during pregnancy (antepartum depression), while according to Postpartum Support International, 1in 8 women suffer from postpartum depression. Thankfully, there are many treatment options available including therapy, medication and support groups. (Please talk to your health care provider). But what about the foods you eat? Using food as medicine by increasing your diet with natural mood boosters is one piece of the treatment puzzle to consider. What to put on your plate? Read on
Skin Rules: Expert Secrets for Great Skin
No matter whether you’re fourteen or forty – we all want great skin! And who better to share tips and tricks for getting your natural glow on than an expert? Lucky for us, top New York dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, the author of Skin Rules, was willing to part with some of her secrets:
Natural Treatment for Teenage Depression
Four to five percent of American teens suffer from serious depression each year. Depression can interfere with daily activities as well as become so serious it leads to suicide. While professional intervention should always be sought for a suicidal teen, natural treatments may be a viable alternative for other, less serious teen depression issues.
Is Bloating a Side Effect of Colon Cleansing?
If colon cleansing is part of your efforts to detox your body, there are certain side effects of which you should beware. Advertisements for colon cleansing supplements and kits dominate infomercials and Internet sites urging you to purge your body of dangerous “toxins.” But these product can contain certain ingredients — one of which is known to cause bloating, cramps and other symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.