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Which fish oil supplement?
Created on 7/21/2008
N is taking a high quality fish oil supplement that is higher-priced than similarly marketed products on the shelf, and wonders if some of the lower-priced options would provide comparable benefit. More than likely the answer is yes, but there are a few important things to look for on product labels to be sure, especially a guarantee of purity, and the presence of high concentrations of the essential fatty acids you're after from fish oils. Another tool to consider when making your purchase is the information available on the web site www.consumerlab.com. There is a fee for access to this information, but considering what we typically spend on vitamins and supplements each year, it can prove to be a good investment. Always discuss supplement options with your doctor before you take any vitamin or supplement.
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3 or 6? A Question of Essential Fatty Acids
Created on 7/15/2008
As we've gotten accustomed to the relative ease of life in 21st century America, some of the options available to us, especially with respect to dietary choices, may not be healthy. Focusing on essential fatty acids, while both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important for health, estimates are that the typical American takes in far more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids, creating an inner environment that promotes inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory in nature, and regularly eating foods that contain omega-3s can be good for you. The best option for getting your omega-3s is cold water fish, though smaller amounts can be obtained from nuts and ground flax seed. For those who cannot eat fish due to allergies or taste preference, fish oil supplements are a consideration.
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Bloating with dairy products? It could be lactose intolerance.
Created on 7/11/2008
Miss C has been told by her doctor that she may be lactose intolerant. It turns out that many people around the world experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance when eating dairy products, which typically include diarrhea, bloating and nausea. Remember, there can be many reasons for these symptoms, so speak with your doctor if have experienced abdominal discomfort.
Rather than being a food allergy, people with lactose intolerance do not possess the intestinal enzyme lactase which is required to break down lactose, a common dairy sugar. A trial dairy elimination diet can help determine whether or not lactose intolerance is present. The disorder is not dangerous, and can be managed by avoiding certain foods, using readily available over-the-counter remedies, and enjoying some low-sugar yogurt products.
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Medication Nation
Created on 7/1/2008
Data released by a large firm that manages prescription medicine benefits suggest that 51% of Americans have been prescribed medication to take regularly for the treatment of a chronic disorder. There is no question that a majority of these prescription are justified and in the best interest of patients, but the important question that is not addressed is how might we prevent these same illnesses in the first place. Estimates are that upwards of 70% of all chronic medical disorders are associated with, if not directly caused by, dietary and lifestyle choices that are, shall we say, less than optimal.
A well-functioning healthcare system should focus much of its efforts on prevention, not only treatment of disease. Until that day arrives in the U.S., you can find safe and effective ways to take more control of your health, and that of your loved ones, right here on the Harris Teeter web site under yourwellness.
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