Boosting Mobility, Unlocking Anti-Aging, and Fitness App Privacy

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But there's an unintended consequence: light pollution.   Sep 1, 2023     13 Likes   4 Retweets   5 Replies Nutrition Corner Doctors urged to prescribe fruits and veggies as poor nutrition heightens chronic disease diagnoses: It's not a myth — an apple a day could soon keep the doctor away Unlocking anti-aging with Ayurveda: Ayurvedic tips to unveil the fascinating synergy between our dietary choices and the pursuit of ageless beauty, all while nurturing our overall well-being Recipe for The Day This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pickled Onions Is the Best Way to Eat Tomatoes: Pickled onions add tangy flavor to this simple tomato salad. The pickling liquid is worth saving. Lifestyle & Fitness Focus 7 Energy-Boosting Foods for MS Fatigue Refresh With Water: Dehydration contributes to fatigue, so water is an important tool. Individuals with MS often have neurogenic bladder, which affects the ability to properly control bladder emptying. Pump Up the Protein: Protein is a macronutrient that provides the body with fuel. It's known to have multiple roles in the body, including helping to repair cells and build new ones. Munch on Nutrient-Packed Snacks: Snacks can help boost and sustain energy throughout the day by keeping your blood sugar from dipping too low. Boost Your Omega-3 Intake: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in high amounts in fatty fish such as salmon, may reduce inflammation in the body and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Begin Your Day With a Good Breakfast: Look for foods that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. Those might include oatmeal, whole-grain breads or pancakes, high-fiber breakfast cereals, and grains such as brown rice or quinoa. Add some fruit or vegetables for more nutrients and fiber. Bone Up On Calcium and Vitamin D: Research is increasingly showing that low vitamin D levels in the blood may be a risk factor for developing MS, though more research is needed to find out whether vitamin D has any impact on disease activity in people with the condition. Consider Taking a Multivitamin: A multivitamin contains enough B to do the trick for most people. Vitamin D supplements may also offer some benefits for people with MS, including improved symptoms and quality of life. 5 Scientific Health Benefits of Oatmeal Oatmeal Is a Blank Canvas for Nutritious Toppings: A bowl of oats is rich in carbs, so to make your morning meal more balanced, you can add toppings that are packed with protein and healthy fat. Oatmeal Can Bolster Digestive Health: The fiber in oats is good for your overall health, but it's particularly important for a well-functioning digestive system. Oatmeal Can Help Lower Cholesterol: Oats pack a particular soluble fiber called beta-glucan. The soluble fiber in oats has been shown to decrease cholesterol. A Bowl of Oatmeal May Help Reduce Belly Fat: Another win for oatmeal's soluble fiber - It may help reduce visceral fat, the type of fat in your midsection that hugs your organs and raises your risk of heart disease and stroke — even if your body mass index is deemed normal. Oats Can Help Energize Your Body and May Boost Its Immunity: When you belly up to a bowl in the morning, you're serving up B vitamins, plus minerals including manganese, iron, magnesium, and zinc. The 4 Best Ashwagandha Supplements for Stress and Anxiety, According to Nutrition Experts Life Extension Optimized Ashwagandha: This supplement contains 125 mg of standardized Sensoril® per serving (32% oligosaccharides and 10% withanolide glycoside conjugates). Unlike many other supplements in this category, this one from Life Extension doesn't feature any other active ingredients in its formula. 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Aside from Ashwagandha (in the form of Sensoril®), this formula contains magnesium, an essential mineral proven to help relax the body. Five Shoulder Stretches To Boost Your Mobility Sleeper stretch: Lie on your right side with your right elbow bent and in line with your shoulder, and your right forearm vertical. Keeping your right elbow fixed in place, place the palm of your left hand over your right wrist and press down. Imagine your right forearm as the minute hand pointing to 12 on a clock and move it to 11 or 10. Repeat on the other side. Cross-body shoulder stretch: Place your right hand on top of your left shoulder. Take your left hand and place it at the right elbow. Push your elbow towards your chest so that your right hand slides over your shoulder and behind you. Repeat on the other side. Towel stretch: Hold the towel in your left hand and fling it over your left shoulder. Reach your right hand behind your back and take hold of the towel. Gradually walk your right hand up the towel until you feel resistance. Pull the towel up with your left hand to pull the right hand further up. Repeat on the other side. Doorway stretch: Stand next to a door frame. With your elbow at shoulder height, place your hand against the door frame. Keeping your hand and forearm fixed in place, turn your body away from your arm. You should feel a stretch across the front of your chest. Experiment with sliding the hand further up or down the door frame to find the place where you get the best stretch. Repeat on the other side. Lat stretch: Stand with your right leg crossed behind your left one. Reach your left arm up and bend your body to the right. Hold your left wrist with your right hand and pull gently to the right. Repeat on the other side.   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © Americans Health 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States of America Powered by beehiiv