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Welcome
to Everything Healthy. For many years I
have been advising people about health of the body – what to put in it, on it
and around it. While doing this
counseling I found that most of the information people get is made more
complicated than it needs to be.
Doctors, scientists, nurses, nutritionists, (and I’ve taught them all) often
want to protect their own interests and do this by devising plans for diets,
exercise, and life style that take a lot of time and effort. The truth is that there are simple changes,
backed by good medical and scientific facts that can improve your health,
energy levels, and longevity.
So
what I want to accomplish, with your input, is to talk about things that will
make a difference in how you feel and how you look. We can talk about:
Energy
levels
Diet
– what you eat is what you get (or don’t get)
Feeding
your body’s cells – they all have different appetites
Dieting
and weight loss – don’t start a diet before you do this
What
to do about cravings: sugar, alcohol, nicotine, drugs
Exercise
A
healthy house
Looking
healthy
Slowing
down aging
Boosting
your immune system
Natural
stress relief
Vitamins
and minerals come in different forms – which ones can your body absorb?
Herbs
can be nutrients or drugs
Supplement
safety – how or whether to mix them with prescription drugs
Healthy
hints for your dog or cat
Let
me know what else you would like to talk about.
This blog is for you.
Coming soon (sign up for notification): The
most important meal of the day
Best of health,
Jean
thank you jean. just the kind of simplified information we all need.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie O. If you have any suggestions for topics, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteWow!! You're so knowledgable and have helped so many, including myself!! Any questions on health and nutrition I know you'll have the answers��
ReplyDeleteI'm here for your questions and comments, be healthy
ReplyDeleteI would like to know more about calcium for women. How much to take, is the dose age-related and so on.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
How much calcium a person needs depends on age, whether you eat foods that are good calcium sources, the condition of your bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1,000 milligrams for women 50 and under and 1,200 milligrams if over 51. For men it is 1,000 milligrams 70 or under and 1200 mg for 71 and over. Amounts include what you get from food plus a supplement. Doses should be divided, not more than 500 milligrams at one meal (you need to eat to absorb calcium properly). There are different forms of calcium. Calcium citrate and calcium carbonate absorb best. For sensitive stomachs liquid calcium either in a capsule or on a spoon can help. Calcium may cause constipation in some people, if so take it with half as much magnesium. When buying magnesium or calcium or any mineral never get one that is in oxide form which is a cheap form that is not absorbed well. If you are taking any medication ask your doctor before you take calcium.
DeleteI'm looking forward to reading about all the health topics. I remember you telling me for years to feed my cells healthy :)
ReplyDeletethanks for reminding me, I will do a future post on feeding the cells in your body
DeleteYes, that is what nutrition is about - feeding your cells. Different cells in your body need different nutrients. That is why a balanced diet is good. If you have questions, please write.
ReplyDeleteHello Jean! Very nice blog. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am looking forward to reading more healthy tips.
ReplyDeleteTook your advice and purchased calcium in liquid form worked very well no stomach ache . Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear. Supplements come in all forms: tablets, capsules,liquids,powders -even under the tongue or nasal. There is something for everyone
DeleteGood to hear. Supplements come in all forms: tablets, capsules,liquids,powders -even under the tongue or nasal. There is something for everyone
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