Gwyneth Paltrow, age 37, admits she may have Osteopenia (the precursor to Osteoporosis.) Speculations are that her “crazy diets” and excessive exercise programs may be the culprit. Doctors said her vitamin D levels were some of the lowest seen and may be due to her low intake of dairy products.
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Wellness Lady’s word of warning: No crazy diets, exercise in moderation and take a Vitamin D/Calcium supplement if you aren’t getting enough in your diet.
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According to the CDC, 9 out of 10 Americans are eating too much salt, nearly double the amounts recommended. You may be surprised to find out the source is not the salt shaker.
The dietary guidelines recommend no more than 2300 mg of sodium per day. The CDC study found that Americans consumed 3466 mg per day.
Most of this over consumption of salt comes from processed foods and eating out.
Too much salt may lead to:
Staying within recommended limits will require you to eat less processed food and more fresh and healthy foods prepared at home. So take warning… make some changes today!
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According to a blog post at Science Daily a new twin study showed that eating a Mediterranean Style Diet may improve heart function. That’s good news! I love eating Mediterranean style foods.
Click below to read the summary article.
Mediterranean-Style Diet Improves Heart Function, Twin Study Shows
Come back and read the Mayo Clinic tips for eating a Mediterranean diet.
When I was teenager, my mom had her first skin cancer. That’s when I began to take an interest in prevention. So for all of my adult life, I have been careful to observe safety tips. I’m the odd ball at the beach who hangs out early morning or early evening and NOT during mid-day.
My mom has had many battles with skin cancer including a partial nose replacement. She said she used to BAKE in the sun as a teenager. I’m thankful I could learn from her and have not had any skin cancer, but I am sad that others will suffer from this easily prevented disease.
I would like to add that one should not put too much confidence in sunscreen. You can still get burned! Read and follow directions carefully. Limited time in the sun is best.
But, there are some positives to sun exposure. We get our Vitamin D from the sun. I prefer to get mine from food supplements rather than risk it.
I recommend you read the following article by Edward Geehr, M.D., LifeScript’s Medical officer where he offers tips for preparing for the summer sun and reducing risk of skin cancer. Please protect yourself and your children from the harmful effects of the sun.
Enjoy the summer!
