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For many of us, the holidays are a perfect time to fire up our backyard cookers and fill our patios and plates, with the delicious smells and tastes of sizzling steaks, burgers, and sausages served hot off the grill. While it can be a wonderful time enjoying good food, this is when many people experience uncomfortable bloating, gas, stomach aches, belching, and constipation.

Ladies, ever get a little bit of unplanned pee slip out? You are not alone. This happens to millions of women, and not just to older women. It may be time to improve your urinary tract health. When you notice that you have a urine leakage when you cough, sneeze or jump, it means that your pelvic floor muscles have weakened. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock shape in your pelvis. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the...

Ladies, ever get a little bit of unplanned pee slip out? You are not alone. This happens to millions of women, and not just to older women. It may be time to improve your urinary tract health. When you notice that you have a urine leakage when you cough, sneeze or jump, it means that your pelvic floor muscles have weakened. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock shape in your pelvis. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the...

Looks like not all vegetables are our friends. Some vegetables inhibit calcium metabolism and absorption that can trigger joint pain.This calcium can actually end up depositing on soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments) and in your joints, leading to an inflammatory response.Research reports that one in three people have joint pain or inflammation when they eat these type of vegetables.   Resources: europepmc.org/abstract/MED/21106930

Looks like not all vegetables are our friends. Some vegetables inhibit calcium metabolism and absorption that can trigger joint pain.This calcium can actually end up depositing on soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments) and in your joints, leading to an inflammatory response.Research reports that one in three people have joint pain or inflammation when they eat these type of vegetables.   Resources: europepmc.org/abstract/MED/21106930

Did you know that 98% of Americans do NOT consume enough potassium in their diet? Potassium is vital for relaxation of blood vessels, muscle strength, nerve functions, and a healthy cardiovascular system. When you have a potassium deficiency your blood vessels can become constricted and heighten your blood pressure level. You might experience muscle aches and even spasms, that's because there is not enough potassium to smooth muscle contraction. If your heart suddenly pounds, or your heart rate speeds up for no apparent reason, low potassium level can be a reason for that too. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Dirt can build up in the washing machine and land back on your clothes, affecting the quality of your garments and the lifespan of your washing machine. In fact, laundry machines may be laden with E. Coli, which can cause serious health complications including kidney failure. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are also present in many people's laundry.

Dirt can build up in the washing machine and land back on your clothes, affecting the quality of your garments and the lifespan of your washing machine. In fact, laundry machines may be laden with E. Coli, which can cause serious health complications including kidney failure. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are also present in many people's laundry.

A spice that protects your heart: It's a seasoning found in Italian and Mediterranean food. Recent research suggest they may be better for your heart than any other food available. As it turns out, these are strikingly high in a certain special nutrient: a flavanoid called Quercetin. Quercetin is a robust antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It can help protect you from things like "hardening" of your arteries, poor circulation, high cholesterol, and a whole host of other nasty stuff. These plain old spices might be better for you than anyone could have imagined! References: Arena, A., Bisignano, G., Pavone, B., Tomaino, A., Bonina,...

A spice that protects your heart: It's a seasoning found in Italian and Mediterranean food. Recent research suggest they may be better for your heart than any other food available. As it turns out, these are strikingly high in a certain special nutrient: a flavanoid called Quercetin. Quercetin is a robust antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It can help protect you from things like "hardening" of your arteries, poor circulation, high cholesterol, and a whole host of other nasty stuff. These plain old spices might be better for you than anyone could have imagined! References: Arena, A., Bisignano, G., Pavone, B., Tomaino, A., Bonina,...