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Health
Supplements That Could Save Your Life!
Nestle Recalls Frozen Products, Reports Of Glass
Nestle USA announced a voluntary recall of approximately 2.98 million boxes of frozen DiGiorno Pizza, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products due to the potential presence of glass pieces.
For a listing of all product codes covered under the recall contact Nestlé Consumer Services at 1-800-681-1676.
Taking
these heart-
protective
supplements
can add
years to your
life, accord-
ing to research. Here’s what you need to know to lower your blood pressure, unclog your arteries and tam high triglycerides. As al- ways, check with your doctor be- fore starting a new supplement routine.
CoQ10 - Lowers High Blood Pressure
How?
CoQ10 relaxes the muscles lin- ing your artery walls, making it easier for your heart to pump out
the oxygen-rich blood needed to nourish all the organs and mus- cles in your body. Try taking 120 mg. daily to potentially lower your BP by 18 points in 6 weeks.
Sterols – Reduces ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
How?
Sterols reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the small intes- tines. Taking 1,000 mg. daily may reduce your artery-clogging LDL cholesterol by 10%.
Berberine - Reins In
Triglycerides
How?
This supplement is derived from plants (goldenseal and Ore- gon grape) and can help your
body quickly burn carbohydrates for fuel BEFORE those carbs are converted into artery-clogging triglycerides. And the carb-burn- ing powers can help you shed pounds. Taking 500 mg. three times daily can trim your triglyc- erides by 23% in 3 months.
Pomegranate - Pumps Up Heart Protection
How?
This fruity supplement makes blood fats 40% less sticky, so they’re less likely to form risky clots or attach to your artery walls in the form of plaque. Taking 200 mg. daily will help your choles- terol, triglycerides and blood pressure, even if your level are fine!
5 Ways Your Period Affects Your Hair & Skin
Hormones do
play a role in the
health of our
skin, hair and
nails that occur
naturally around
our cycles. The
other conse-
quence of heav-
ier or longer cycles is anemia from increased blood loss.
Here are 5 effects you may be facing and what you can do:
1. Your hair and skin are oilier than normal. Hormonal fluctuations make your skin and skin oilier than normal. Leading up to your period, your body pro- duces more testosterone that cre- ates an oil called sebum. If you have dry hair and skin, that extra oil may not be a bad thing, but for many women, the extra oil can cause acne and weigh hair down.
Tip: Set aside time to wash your hair more, if needed, and switch to an oil-free moisturizer.
2. Your skin is dried out.
While some women’s skin be- comes oilier, many experience the opposite. As estrogen levels drop, estrogen causes water loss in the skin, leaving it dry, dull, and easily irritated.
Tip: Add extra moisturizers to your daily routine and give your skin TLC when washing your face.
3. Your pores are larger.
Increased sebum also makes your pores larger.
Tip: Wash your pillows often and avoid thick cosmetic products that can clog your pores. Natural remedies for minimizing the ap- pearance of open pores include apple cider vinegar (astringent and toner), egg whites (mask), and baking soda (exfoliant).
4. Your scalp is sensitive.
When your cycle starts, you pro- duce more prostaglandin - a hor- mone that increases pain sensitivity - and your skin can be more sensitive to everything. Un- fortunately, your scalp is not ex- empt and some of your normal
hair care routines can become ex- ceptionally painful.
Tip: Avoid chemicals like re- laxers or coloring and lessen the heat to save your scalp some pain.
5. You’re shedding more.
When your period first starts, es- trogen levels are at their lowest. As they dip, you may lose more hair than what’s normal for you. This shedding is more common after pregnancy or during menopause, but does occur in some women whose estrogen levels are too low.
Tip: Opt out of new styles that pull your hair tightly like braid- ing, but be sure to contact a doc- tor if shedding is excessive.
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