Fall has arrived in the United States, and as the temperatures have cooled down considerably, flu season has arrived as well. Many Americans sometimes happen to miss their flu shots, and will have to suffer through the flu season. However, there are several brands of medicines that can help those who happen to miss the flu shots cope with the season. One of the most effective medicines for treating flu is Aleve; it is not only one of the most effective medicines but also it has a nice jingle in its popular commercial.
Aleve is actually the brand name for
Complete Proteins
by Louise October 18th, 2010 | Diet
I bet that you have heard of the idea of "complete proteins." Theconcept was first introduced by Frances Moore Lappé in her 1971 bestseller Diet for a Small Planet. Basically, the thought was that by combining two different "incomplete proteins" in one meal, someone who didn't eat animal proteins (i.e. vegetarians, or more specifically, vegans), would be able to form a high-quality "complete protein." The American Dietetic Association and the National Research Council promptly adopted this idea, urging vegetarians to be cautious about eating complementary proteins.
This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
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This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
Be Prepared for Sick Kids
by MPK October 15th, 2010 | Children's Health
The school year is well under way, which can mean only one thing: viruses are beginning to spread. In the past two weeks, two of my children have had viruses and missed days of school. Thankfully, they are older kids, so I could leave them alone to run to the store. However, things go much more smoothly as a parent if you're prepared for illnesses. So, what should you have on hand before the latest illness hits your house?
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- Thermometer- Yes, a kiss on the forehead is a good initial diagnosis of a fever, but if you have a sick
Sweating
by Bea October 11th, 2010 | Health News, Health Research
A recent article in CNN Health wrote about "Who is Better at Sweating: Men or Women?"
Just to be on the same page, allow me to explain what "sweat" is. Yes, it can smell sometimes, but there are a lot of benefits to it. There are a few types of sweat. Perspiration is made up of water, salt, and a small amount of electrolytes. The purpose of it is to regulate the fluid balance in your body. One type of sweat cools the body because it evaporates on the surface of the skin. This type of sweat develops from the
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Just to be on the same page, allow me to explain what "sweat" is. Yes, it can smell sometimes, but there are a lot of benefits to it. There are a few types of sweat. Perspiration is made up of water, salt, and a small amount of electrolytes. The purpose of it is to regulate the fluid balance in your body. One type of sweat cools the body because it evaporates on the surface of the skin. This type of sweat develops from the
Time for You
by MPK October 8th, 2010 | Mental Health
When you ask most adults about their lives, the common theme in their answers is, "Life is busy." It's true. Regardless to what your marital status is, how many children you have, or the type of job you have, most likely your life is busy. While being busy can be good for the body and mind, you need to make sure you take time for yourself.
Many of you may read that last statement and say that you don't have the time or money to do so. However, taking time for yourself does not need to be expensive or an
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Many of you may read that last statement and say that you don't have the time or money to do so. However, taking time for yourself does not need to be expensive or an