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Ads for products that promise to supercharge the body's immune system make claims that sound too good to be true. But do these products actually work?
Preventing kidney stones
Men prone to kidney stones should drink plenty of water, get adequate calcium, reduce sodium, limit animal protein, and avoid foods that could make kidney stones more likely to form. Dietary restrictions depend on the stones the person tends to form.
Feeding body and soul
Intuitive eating is a plan designed to help people build a better relationship with food. It encourages people to listen to natural hunger and fullness cues. Two key principles include rejecting a diet mentality and the notion that foods are "good" or "bad." Weight loss can result, but it is not a chief goal. People can incorporate intuitive eating into their lifestyle by being mindful during meals, keeping a food journal, staying fueled, being patient, and seeking support from a dietitian or health coach.
Tips to avoid constipation
There are many ways one can try to avoid constipation. For example, lifestyle remedies may help—such as increasing dietary fiber, getting regular exercise, and drinking three to six cups of water per day. If those approaches don't work, doctors recommend using fiber supplements, such as psyllium husk (Metamucil), methylcellulose (Citrucel), or wheat dextrin (Benefiber). Another supplement that might help is magnesium. When all strategies fail, it may be time to try over-the-counter medication. One option is an osmotic laxative such as polyethylene glycol (Miralax).
Recent Blog Articles
How health care leaders can prioritize health equity for the LGBTQIA2+ community
One surprising effect of wildfires: itchy, irritated skin
Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?
Health care should improve your health, right?
Ultra-processed foods? Just say no
The cicadas are here: How's your appetite?
Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan
Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
Power your paddle sports with three great exercises
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
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