Balance your diet, balance your social life, balance you work, balance everything you’re doing, balance youself and this will keep you safe and healthy!
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 true that there may be an interaction between antioxidants and certain chemo drugs. Stop taking any antioxidants two days before …
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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. Am I walking too slowly? I log only 2.5-2.7 miles each work out. I find that if I go any …
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 be correlated with decreased female fertility. At least one study has shown decreased fertility in women who drank four or …
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, cut out all sources of caffeine. Effective individual supplements include vitamin E (400 i.u. twice daily) or evening primrose oil …
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 don’t mention whether or not your surgeries are limiting the types of activities and exercise you can do. If they …
Q: Now that I’ve had two ectopic pregnancies, what are my chances of having a third? I am presently five weeks pregnant and am very worried. I do not know my parents’ health histories, as I am an adoptee. A: Unfortunately, having an ectopic pregnancy does increase your chances of a repeat event. If you have never …
When we saw Oxycise, we just had to try it. Yes, it sounded too good to be true — but the lure of a no-sweat, calorie-blasting workout was too intriguing to pass up. Tester: Sarí Harrar, 43. “One year after my daughter was born, I still had 30 pounds to lose.” Product claims: Burns 140 …
When the FDA okayed Endermologie’s claims, we reported on the expensive, deep-suctioning massage device that supposedly diminishes cellulite. But we wanted to see for ourselves what it might do. Tester: Pam Uhl, 53. “Overall, I’m fairly content with my body. But, what I’d really like is to look more toned.” Product claims: Effective treatment for …
Is it normal to bleed for a few days after the first time you’ve had sexual intercourse? And what are the odds of getting a bladder infection when having sex regularly? Yes. The previously unstretched tissue was traumatized, so to speak, and that’s probably what caused the bleeding. If it persists, though, see a physician. …
