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These new treats are OK to eat
A carrot is a healthier snack food choice than, say, a potato chip — but when you're craving a potato chip, a carrot is simply not gonna cut it. Thankfully, there are healthy snack options when it comes to chips, chocolate and even candy....Tags: Heart Attack, Tortilla Chips, Tortillas, Salt, Iron (dietary supplement)
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Red meat and heart disease link: Not all about the fat?
Los Angeles TimesThe long-established link between red meat consumption and heart disease may have less to do with the fat in the meat than many have assumed, researchers said Sunday. Writing in the journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Dr. Stanley Hazen of the...Tags: Cleveland Clinic, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Medical Research
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There are many natural ways to get some sleep
Dear Pharmacist: I've had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I've tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions? — P.T., Denver, Colo. Dear P.T.: There are many natural supplements known to help insomnia, among them: GABA, kava,...
Tags: Earache, Food and Drug Administration, Melatonin (dietary supplement), Helicobacter pylori, Chemical Industry
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Rev Up Your Fat Burning Power
Your body’s ability to burn fat for energy is a key factor in losing weight. These 3 tips will help power up your fat burning furnace to melt fat away naturally. Turn Up the Heat Thermogenic foods are foods that produce extra heat, causing...
Tags: Vitamin C, Carnitine (dietary supplement), Lemons, Physiology, Dietary Supplements
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Keep the chills away with these beauty products
This post has a correction. See below for details.Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems. "Independent of where you live, your skincare regimen needs to change with the seasons," says Dr. Ava Shamban,...Tags: Dermatologists, Entertainment, Mangos, Beta-Carotene, Personal Service
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Pediatricians should talk to kids about energy drinks and alcohol
Doctors need to talk to their adolescent patients about energy drinks -- especially energy drinks that are mixed with alcohol -- to make sure they understand the risks from consuming them, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. “When mixed...
Tags: Pediatrics, Herbal Supplements, American Academy of Pediatrics, Colleges and Universities, Energy Drinks
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Supplements aren't quick fix for weight
Dear Pharmacist: What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays? — C.A., Gainesville Dear C.A.: When it comes to weight management, nothing works better and faster than exercising...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Vitamin Therapy, Vitamin B7, Vitamin A, Chromium (dietary supplement)
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Purdue students concoct safe energy drink
A popular energy drink made here in Indiana is under scrutiny. The founder and CEO of 5-hour energy is strongly defending his product after claims that it led to 13 deaths in the past four years. In the midst of this controversy, a group of Purdue...
Tags: Education, Students, Herbal Supplements, Teaching and Learning, Energy Drinks
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Equine nutrition - Part Two
Correction: Last week's article “Vet school an expensive but rewarding proposition” was mistakenly printed under Dr. Darin Peterson's name. The article was, in fact, authored by Dr. Russ Daly. Nutrients Horses require six main classes of nutrients...Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Vitamin A, Horse (animal), Mineral Supplements, Weight Loss
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Ask the expert: Feeding
Q I have a mare that came down with laminitis this spring (I did take acclimate her to pasture). The barn where I board has very “rich” hay; 60% legumes and 40% grass. What are some recommendations for feeding a horse post laminitis? A Now that your...Tags: Horse (animal), Dietary Supplements
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Consumer Reports: Energy drink labels have shaky caffeine counts
The energy drink you’re chugging may not have the caffeine levels you think it does, according to a recent test by Consumer Reports. Many of the 27 products investigated by the testing group did not disclose caffeine counts – data that is not...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Medical Procedures and Tests, Taurine (dietary supplement), Herbal Supplements, Energy Drinks
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Non-drug solutions for restless leg issue
Dear Pharmacist: I've had restless legs syndrome (RLS) for four years. It's keeping my husband awake, and I'm so tired during the day. My doctor is sick of me, and wants to try Horizant now, since Requip and Mirapex didn't work. Should I try? — T.N....Tags: Vitamin B6, Medical Procedures and Tests, Drugs and Medicines, Mirapex (drug), Suicide
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