Feeling a bit stressed lately? With summer right around the corner, many moms over-scheduling themselves as well as their families. Before you top blows off, it is time to slow down and get back your energy.
Health.com, has provided a few ways to get that insta-calm feeling back:
* Lavender: instantly soothes anxiety
* Keep the $ in your wallet: give instead- by spending less and volunteering more your stress level will take a reality check and immediately relax not to mention feel great for doing something meaningful for others
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As the holidays end and cold weather still looms, many people start to feel depressed…but spring is finally here and warmth soon will bring the sun which is a natural up-lifter. But before it is swimsuit season there are a few ways to feel good now.
Health.com has provided several meals that literally lift your spirits:
* Salmon- omega-3 fatty acids naturally boost mood
* Shrimp and Farfalle- carbs increase levels of serotonin- a chemical that elevates mood plus more omega-3
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According to the Chicago Tribune, the Food and Drug Administration recently announced a review about bone-building osteoporosis drugs similar to Fosamax. The review was concerning the safety with these drugs and the risks that may apply. There is a risk of femur fractures caused from bone weakness.
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According to Shari Roan from the Los Angeles Times, a new study showed that raising the amount of vitamin D in the blood can help reduce the risk of heart disease by about 30%. Other studies have shown that heart disease is connected to low vitamin D levels, “but it has been unclear if people with low vitamin D have more heart disease because of the vitamin deficiency or for other reasons, such as lack of exercise,” said Dr. J. Brent Muhlestein, the lead author of the new study and director of cardiovascular research at Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.
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Pregnant women are already under strict orders by the doctor to protect not only their health, but their growing baby’s. New research suggests that if pregnant women consume particular foods it might raise the baby’s risk of allergies or asthma later in their life.
According to Health.com, a study by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans says the plus side is if women avoid eggs, nuts and milk during and after pregnancy it may help prevent the child from developing these unfortunate problems in their life.
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While pregnant it is a no-brainer that being healthy is not only extremely important for your health but also your baby’s. The baby is feeding off the nutrients you put into your body while they are in the womb. Once they are born don’t be in such a hurry to lose the baby weight, a healthy, smart diet is imperative for breast feeding.
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If you sit down at the end of the year and add up all the prescription drugs, annual physical exams, etc then your chin may drop at your medical bill.
Following these easy money saving rules could help save your medical bill next year:
Live a new lifestyle before filling a prescription
Be informed about the vitamins you take
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