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Sunday, February 28, 2021
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What’s With Weighted Blankets?
Weighted blankets are therapeutic blankets that can weigh anywhere between 5 and 30 pounds. Manufactures state that as a general rule a weighted blanket should be 5-10 percent of your body weight. The weight from these blankets activates a deep pressure stimulation which may help calm anxiety and provide some stress relief. Deep pressure stimulation has been shown to relax the nervous system and doesn’t have to be completely hands on such as a massage or trigger point therapy.
One of the primary uses of weighted blankets is to calm the symptoms of anxiety. Other uses may include treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, depression, and osteoarthritis. The health risks of trying a weighted blanket are minimal, but manufacturers state these should not be used for toddlers under 2 years old. Other, similar anxiety calming techniques can be seen in anti-anxiety wraps for sound-nervous dogs and swaddling for fussy infants.
Learn more about weighted blankets.
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10 Foods That Are Good Sources Of Vitamin C
If you want to support a healthy immune system this year, make sure your diet includes plenty of natural vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant plays a central role in the repair and regeneration of tissues, helps protect cells throughout the body, and may support healthy immune function.
Good food sources of vitamin C that are abundant and can be enjoyed all year long include:
- Broccoli
- Cantaloupe
- Papaya
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Cauliflower
- Red Bell Peppers
- Pineapple
- Pink Grapefruit
- Strawberries
Note that red bell peppers and strawberries are both on the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list, and should be sourced organically.
Although supplemental vitamin C is available in many forms, I suggest using an inexpensive vitamin C supplement derived from d-glucose, taken with a meal to prevent stomach upset.
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3 Reasons To Eat Grapefruit
Pink or white, with seeds or seedless, grapefruit is delicious, tart and refreshing. Eating it regularly is a great way to get your vitamin C in just a few calories: an average-size grapefruit has about 70 calories total. Plus, this citrus fruit offers other benefits. Research suggests it may:
- Protect against cancers of the prostate, lung and colon
- Support immune function
- Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
When choosing, look for a thick skin and heavy weight – both help to ensure a juicier fruit. Enjoy grapefruit peeled, sectioned and tossed in a salad, or on its own. Skip the traditional sprinkle of sugar, and learn to appreciate its natural, subtle sweetness. Do not associate the wonderful benefits of grapefruit with drinking grapefruit juice. Instead, focus on eating the fruit to consume all of the benefits, including fiber without a large sugar load.
You should also be aware that grapefruit juice contains substances that can influence the absorption and the way the liver metabolizes a number of drugs. If you drink grapefruit juice and take prescribed medications like the cholesterol-lowering statin medications, the effects of the drugs can be multiplied. Read the package insert included with your medication or ask your pharmacist or physician.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Saturday, February 20, 2021
5 Ways To Help Manage Cholesterol Levels
For people battling high cholesterol, choosing meals wisely can be a challenge, but it is essential. Restaurants, parties, even seemingly healthy take-out may present unhealthy temptations. But simple dietary modifications can help you eliminate those unhealthy choices:
- Reduce sugar and flour. Recent research indicates that added sweeteners and flour-based carbohydrates, which are far too abundant in the American diet, are major contributors to obesity and heart disease. Be aware of the flour-based foods that may seem less obvious, such as breads, tortilla chips and cereals, as they are all high carbohydrate foods. As far as your cholesterol profile goes, they will raise your triglycerides. Recent research suggests that higher non-HDL cholesterol, comprised of LDL and triglycerides connect strongly to heart disease risk.
- Avoid trans-fat. Stay away from items that list “hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil” on the label, especially snack foods such as chips or popcorn. Try baked or air-popped versions instead.
- Use fresh garlic regularly in your meals. Garlic has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels.
- Drink green tea daily. The antioxidants in green tea help lower cholesterol and prevent the cholesterol in your blood from oxidizing.
- Eat plenty of soluble fiber. It has a powerful cholesterol-lowering effect. The best sources are beans and lentils, apples, citrus fruits, oats, barley, peas, carrots and freshly ground flaxseed.
In addition, aim for a more peaceful, healthy lifestyle. There is quite a bit of data connecting stress, both physical and emotional, to elevated cholesterol levels. We talk about relaxation a lot, but rarely do we think of it as a way to lower cholesterol.
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