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Causes of constant Heartburn and indigestion can be an indication of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Fortunately, simple improvements in the foods you eat can provide relief. A wide variety of foods can trigger heartburn or indigestion by relaxing the band of muscles at the end of your esophagus so it cannot keep out stomach acid. By avoiding spicy foods with black pepper or chili powder, garlic and raw onions, citrus foods like tomatoes, oranges, and grapefruit, fried or fatty foods, alcohol or anything with caffeine such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, heartburn and indigestion can be greatly lessened or avoided. For overall healthy digestion and to minimize acid reflux, make sure you get plenty of fiber from a variety of vegetables, non-citrus fruits, and whole grains. Drink enough fluids to help your body absorb important nutrients and lubricate food waste, and use low-fat methods when cooking. Try drinking herbal chamomile tea after dinner or before

Doctors at Duke University say walking is the magic pill for better health. Walking is among one of the most effective ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Study shows time and again that walking is the most natural movement to us and the most beneficial of all. Daily walks are essential to our health and wellness, to our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Many people walk as much for mental and spiritual well-being as for fitness. Walking lowers high cholesterol levels, lowers high blood pressure, burns off excess calories, boosts your mood, lowers stress levels and much, much more. “Studies have shown that spending as little as an hour a week in a natural area can have a positive influence on creativity” says James A. Swan, PhD, author of Nature as Teacher and Healer. New ideas, thoughts and emotions often surface during a walk.  A brisk 30-minute walk every day can make significant changes to you overall health. If you are overweight, walk off those e

You get one body to live with and you want to keep it moving and functioning. Getting older shouldn't automatically mean you slow down. One of the best ways to stay on the move is with preventive health care. Key screenings and tests can help your doctor find medical problems early -- before they cause bigger problems that make them more complicated to treat. Don’t let the cost keep you from having these tests. Most health plans, including Medicare, pay for preventive tests. Your doctor can help make the case if you need a test and may be able to direct you to free or low-cost programs. 1. Blood pressure check. You can have a heart attack, a stroke, and eye and kidney problems without ever knowing you have high blood pressure. It’s a condition without symptoms. That’s why it’s important to get your blood pressure checked, even if you don’t think you have a problem. If your blood pressure is lower than 120/80, at least once every two years is fine. If your blood pressure is

I know from personal and professional experience that the things people say to themselves about food, both of a negative and positive nature, impact their relationship with food. The negative thoughts make people eat less well over time, increasing food’s power and the positive thoughts improve diet, making people feel more in control. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, here are 10 things people tell themselves about food that compromise eating, followed by better things to do and say. 1. I should or shouldn’t eat X: The word “should” almost always invokes rebellion when it comes to food. In fact, the second we say we should or shouldn’t eat something, we don’t want what we “should” have and we crave what we “shouldn’t” have even more! A better thing to do is ask yourself what you really want to eat. Yeah, it might be something sweet or fried but then again, it might be the more wholesome option. Freeing yourself to have what you truly desire, not what your mind

Ideally, adopting a good nutritional diet would be basic, simple and easy to understand. However, in this day and age of contradicting reports, a million variations on labeling information and not knowing what to believe, it can be really hard to put the right foods on the table. Use the advice offered here to help you get started on the road towards better nutrition. Be sure that you are eating enough meat. To grow your muscles, proteins like those found in red meat can be useful. Whether you choose beef, pork or chicken is up to you; it is just important to get the nutrients that are needed by your muscles. Eat a minimum of 10 ounces per day. Fiber is absolutely essential for your body in many ways. Having enough fiber lowers your risk for developing diabetes, obesity, heart problems, and many other conditions. Cholesterol and fats can be flushed from your system quickly by consuming soluablw fiber. Twenty grams of fiber a day is sufficient for women, but men require closer

(BPT) - The American Diabetes Association is challenging bicycle riders to be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes(R) by participating in the annual Tour de Cure(R), a cycling event to raise funds to help fight diabetes. Tour de Cure is a fun way to get out with your family, friends or co-workers and has routes designed for all riders - from 5-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. It is a ride, not a race, so participants are encouraged to go at their own pace. If you have diabetes, you can join the Red Riders. This special program recognizes riders who have diabetes the day of the ride with a red jersey. During the Tour, participants call out "Go Red Rider" to encourage and celebrate the Red Riders who are fighting to manage their diabetes and live a healthier life.- "The Red Rider program is a great way for those with diabetes to gather the strength, courage and motivation to live well all the other days of the year when we aren't riding in Tour de Cur

It takes more than just eating fruits and vegetables for proper nutrition. It is a complete lifestyle. You need to know what proper nutrition is, so you can plan out what to eat on a weekly basis. Are you ready to learn about better nutrition? Whatever your answer, read on for some helpful tips. Vegetables, no matter how they are packaged, are a good, low-calorie choice. These foods provide you with minerals and vitamins that your body needs and that leave you full. Consider making a salad of fresh vegetables or a pot of soup made from vegetables to ensure you get a proper amount of healthy servings each day. Make time and be motivated if you wish to succeed at your diet and exercise plans. That means if you want to make your weight loss program a success, you need to make sure that you have ample amounts of both. Motivation is important, if you want to exercise, chances are you will find time to do it. You need to find the right time to exercise. Make it easy on yourself by choo