Vicki's Blog / Daily Health Dose
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Feb 24, 2014
Medicines That Can Cause You to Gain Weight
Read more →You try your best to eat healthy and stay active, yet your pants seem a little tight and the arrow on the scale seems to have moved. Maybe your medication could be to blame. Check out this list of medications that may cause weight gain to see if something sitting in your cabinet could be the cause. Antidepressants The medications phenelzine (brand name Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan) and tranylcypromine (Parnate) Have been shown to cause weight gain. Amitriptyline, imipramine (Tofranil) and doxepin (Silenor, Prudoxin, Zonalon) tend to cause the most weight gain. Desipramine (Norpramin) and nortriptyline (Pamelor) may cause...
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Feb 10, 2014
How To Prevent Dementia
Read more →Dementia refers to a spectrum of symptoms affecting thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.Although there is no sure fire way to prevent dementia, we do know that what’s good for the body is good for the brain. Below are steps that anyone can take to keep their brain healthy and prevent the onset of dementia and other similar diseases. Regular exercise: 30 minutes of physical activity five times a week is all it takes to keep you healthy. This doesn't mean you have to head out to the gym everyday, look for small ways...
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Dec 27, 2013
5 New Year Resolutions for 2014
Read more →New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but often extremely difficult to maintain. Do something that you will benefit from, here's to your health! Save money Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of driving everywhere and wasting tons of gas, walk or ride your bike to work. Drink More Water Water is the most essential key to looking and feeling better while hydrating the skin and your appearance. Wear Sunscreen A lot of us often forget this during the winter months, but sunscreen is extremely important! The sun is...
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Dec 23, 2013
Three Facials from your Fridge
Read more →Wrinkles, puffiness and acne are common skin complaints, but the remedies can be found right in your fridge. Strawberry Cream Mask Wrinkles are a normal part of aging. If you are concerned about premature wrinkling, monitor your sugar intake. Excess sugar can damage collagen and elastin, fibers that support your skin. For a healthier sugar fix, try incorporating blueberries into your diet; they are high in vitamin C, which will help strengthen collagen and prevent skin from wrinkling and sagging. This simple anti-aging recipe will moisturize your skin and its high vitamin C content will minimize...
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Dec 18, 2013
Does Diet Soda Ruin Your Metabolism?
Read more →What’s your relationship with diet soda? Sugary taste you love without calories? It’s actually not looking too sweet. Diet soda can be sabotaging your metabolism and tricking your brain. A 10-year study research showed that people who drank just one diet soda a day had a 70% greater increase in waist circumference compared with non-drinkers. And people who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a shocking 500% increase in waist size. When you consume an artificially sweetened diet soda, taste receptors in your esophagus and stomach get stimulated, and your pancreas release insulin in...
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Dec 16, 2013
Recipes for a Beautiful Smile
Read more →We're all aware of the common things that can ruin our smiles like coffee, wine, sugar and more, but that doesn't mean everything we love has to be taken away. The same types of foods that can help prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease can also prevent common oral health problems such as, tooth decay, gum disease and cavities. Ready to get a brighter, healthier smile? Try these recipes to boost your oral health: Breakfast: Kaleberry Smile Booster Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 banana 8 ounces brewed green tea (plain, chilled) 4 ice cubes 1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries 1⁄2...
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Dec 12, 2013
10 Things to Know About Heart Disease
Read more →Heart disease is a major cause of death in both men and women. Heart attacks are most frequently caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, which leads to blockage of blood and oxygen flow to heart muscle. So it is imperative to address warning signs as soon as possible in order to prevent further complications with your heart healthy. Make sure you know your family history. If anyone in your immediate family has faced hear problems, your risk can increase so make sure your doctor knows about your family history. Engaging in stress-reducing activities is one of the most natural...
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Dec 10, 2013
Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion
Read more →Although over the counter nasal spray can get rid of congestion temporarily, they can also be extremely addicting and can actually make the problem worse. Here are some natural, home remedies that won’t cause rebound congestion like those sprays. Saline Sprays Saline nasal sprays, a mix of sterile water and salt, work by thinning mucus and soothing nasal inflammation. If used consistently, they may also help rinse out pollen or bacteria that irritate airways. Saline sprays boost moisture and are especially helpful in winter months when the inside of the nose may dry out and be prone to...
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Dec 10, 2013
What’s the Best Time for Exercise?
Read more →There are some folks that swear by an early morning 6 a.m workout to get ready for the day ahead while other people wouldn't even dream of exercising before noon. So, what’s the right time to exercise? Truth is there’s no real evidence to suggest that there are any specific times in the day that will cause you to burn more calories. The most important thing, experts say, is to choose a time of day you can stick with, so that exercise becomes a habit. However, if you do have trouble with being consistent, morning exercises may be best. If...
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Dec 03, 2013
Soy to Help Ease Menopause
Read more →Many women going through menopause turn to soy because they have heard that its plant-based estrogen-like compounds also known as isoflavones may ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritability. A lot of women who have added soy to their diet may experience similar relief from symptoms as women who took hormone replacement therapy. The soy is believed to help soothe the symptoms caused by the changes in our bodies. Breast cancer has been linked to long-term hormone therapy many women used so its great to search for an alternative relief like soy. Nature's Way Soy...
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