Tummy toning after surgery
Q: I’ve had five lower back surgeries and two Cesarean sections in the past five years. I’ve lost 30 pounds with 10 more to go, but I’m having trouble toning up my lower abs. Help! A: You …
Q: I’ve had five lower back surgeries and two Cesarean sections in the past five years. I’ve lost 30 pounds with 10 more to go, but I’m having trouble toning up my lower abs. Help! A: You …
Q: As I’ve entered my mid-30s, breast pain and discomfort before my period have increased. Please recommend any herbal, dietary or other remedies that I might try. A: Premenstrual breast pain is usually easy to overcome. First, …
Q: Does what I eat have any effect on my fertility? I am 35 and trying to conceive my first child. A: We still can’t say for sure, but some research shows that high caffeine intake may …
Q: I purchased my treadmill about one month ago and have been walking for one hour, 4 – 6 times a week. I am only walking at 3.2-3.3 speed and have not noticed any weight loss. …
In between chemotherapy treatments, is it safe to take vitamins and herbs? I’ve read that antioxidants should be avoided. It is safe to take vitamins and minerals and herbs while on chemotherapy. However, it is …
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I’m just over 40 years old, and I quit smoking two months ago. I’m gaining weight because I quit smoking. I recently started walking at least four times a week. How often and how fast …
I believe that low serotonin levels may be causing some unwanted symptoms in my children and myself. We have mood swings, headaches, allergies to food and pollen, milk intolerance, exhaustion, poor concentration, food cravings, depression, …
I eat right and exercise regularly, but when PMS hits, I lose control. I binge on any junk food I can get my hands on, and then end up feeling horrible afterward. Do you have …
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To date, the U.S. government has never given a legal definition to the terms “cruelty free” or “not tested on animals”. This means it’s up to the consumer to educate her or himself on the …