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Four Tips for Settling a Nervous Stomach

When my dogs have an upset stomach, I know just what to do: cook up a pot of white rice, mix it with some chicken broth, and serve it up. But when I’m dealing with my own nervous stomach, the solution isn’t quite so easy. A “nervous stomach” is often a symptom of stress… at least, it is for me! As the stress level in my life goes up (I feel like I’m at Stresscon Five right now), my stomach wants to join the party. Sometimes, I lose my appetite. More often, the problem shows up at the end of … Continue reading →

Tame that Bloated Belly

How’s your belly today? If you’re feeling a bit bloated, you’re not alone. There are a few different causes for bloating — like PMS, constipation, or gas — but the most common cause is simply a slow digestive system. Bad news, ladies: a slow digestive system is a common problem for women over the age of forty. If your puffed-up belly is making you feel uncomfortable and unattractive, here are some foods that can help! Combine your fibers. Studies have shown that eating two kinds of fiber together is the most effective way to keep things moving through your digestive … Continue reading →

Tips for Toning Your Tummy

Who can forget the amazing abs Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg flashed while baring almost all for those incredible Calvin Klein ads? Wahlberg’s ripped abdomen had thousands of wannabes trying to tone their tummies in an effort to look half as good as the singer turned actor. But, alas the majority of men (and women) who spent mornings completing countless sit ups and crunches, quickly found out that they could spend an entire day targeting their stomach muscles, but no one would ever see the results unless they ramped up their cardio workouts to melt away the fat covering those fab … Continue reading →

Move Over, Beer Belly…

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You know what a beer belly is, right? That saggy, baggy gut that we attribute to raising a stein of your favorite frosty beer all too often. But doctors these days are noticing a NEW kind of belly — the soda belly. Researchers from the University of Minnesota believe that soda can increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Symptoms of metabolic syndrome include: High blood sugar levels High cholesterol Belly fat A study of nearly ten thousand adults between the ages of forty-five and sixty-four found that people who drink soda on a daily basis — even a single … Continue reading →

What Foods Your Baby Can’t Have And Why

A baby’s digestive system isn’t as developed as older children’s. What is completely fine for a child to eat further on down the line, can have enormous negative effects if introduced too early. So it isn’t always a matter of the substance, it’s a matter of timing. Most fruits and vegetables are fine for a 7-8 month old baby, but keep in mind that citrus fruits can cause a painful diaper rash. Also beets and spinach, although other wise a good choice of vegetable, should be avoided until the toddler stage. These veggies have a high concentration of nitrates that … Continue reading →