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Best Advice on Supplements? Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist
Created on 9/24/2010
Recent lay press articles have called into question the wisdom of using supplements for health, citing concerns about safety and lack of regulation.
There are reasons for caution, just as there are when considering the use of pharmaceuticals.
In the case of drugs we first seek advice from our doctors and pharmacists.
The same should be true for the use of supplements, herbs and vitamins.
There are many good supplementa products on the market - your doctor or pharmacist should be able to help you identify them.
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Eating Well with Diabetes
Created on 9/17/2010
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load are concepts most everyone should be aware of, but especially those of us who have diabetes.
People with diabetes don't need to avoid carbohydrates at all costs, they need to be careful when choosing which carbohydrates to eat. Glycemic Index and Load can be very helpful in this regard.
Even if you don't have diabetes, eating foods with lower glycemic indices and loads can be good for you in many ways.
Read on to learn more about Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load.
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Are Nightshade Vegetables Bad for Arthritis?
Created on 9/14/2010
Dietary modification can be used to both prevent and treat certain ailments.
Sometimes that means avoiding specific foods that seem to trigger unwanted symptoms. In the case of arthritis, the main symptom would be pain.
Traditional wisdom has suggested that, when eaten, the nightshade family of vegetables can worsen arthritis symptoms.
However, I know of no scientific data to support that stance. Because we're all uniquely individual some people may respond poorly to nightshades, but in general there is no need to avoid nightshades if you have arthritis.
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"Should I Get The Flu Vaccines?"
Created on 9/2/2010
Every year we are reminded to get our flu vaccine.
Last year there were added concerns about the H1N1 flu virus.
Still people regularly ask, "Do I really need to get a flu shot?"
And the answer for almost everyone is - YES.
Please speak with your healthcare provider to see if you should get the annual flu vaccine. Odds are they will say yes.
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