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Nutrition

Lean Red Meats

Women in particular are susceptible to iron deficiency, some symptoms of which are irritability, fatigue, depression and memory problems. Red meats are the best source of iron, but chicken and fish are good options, too. ... View slideshow >>

Heart Health

Fatigue or Vague Sense of Being Ill

Unexplained anxiety and nervousness, weakness or overwhelming tiredness could be signs of a heart attack. Experts also say that a feeling of impending doom could be a warning from your body. ... View slideshow >>

Travel

Healthy Products for Healthy Travel

By Kathy Dragon
Posted June 17, 2008 12:55 PM

Taking off for a camping trip in the mountains? A trek to Machu Picchu? A fall walking tour of Tuscany? Nothing ruins good travel plans more than getting sick. Prevention is key! Next time you set out on a vacation, try packing some of these great natural products to help you stay in tip-top shape while you're away. NO Jet-Lag: This remedy offers homeopathic relief from time Read more...

See also: adventure, air travel, alternative, cold, disinfect, fatigue, first aid, flu, fun, healthy, infection, kit, medicine, pack, products, relax, stomach upset, stress, travel, trip

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Women's Health

Am I Simply Tired ... or Is It Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Posted April 28, 2008 12:51 PM

Almost all of us have complained of constant tiredness at some point. The cause could be stress -- from work, running around after your children, a lack of exercise, or poor sleep. It's also common to feel extra tired for a few weeks after having the flu or glandular fever. It's important to work out what's behind your fatigue. If you can't sleep, try to introduce more Read more...

See also: chronic fatigue, Exercise, fatigue, relaxation, symptoms, tired

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Heart Health

Your Chances of Surviving Heart Failure

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Heart failure has become an "epidemic." But with proper monitoring and care, including self-care, it doesn't have to be a death sentence. "Patients are surviving their heart attacks and are being treated better for diabetes and hypertension," says Dr. A.G. Kfoury, a cardiologist in the LDS Hospital Heart Failure Prevention and Treatment Program. As more people survive, the Read more...

See also: blood, circulate, death sentence, diabetes, fatigue, heart failure, hypertension, self-care

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Alternative & Integrative Health

Alternative Healing Methods for Common Pain Problems

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

By Bill Radford Need a prescription for an antibiotic or a painkiller? If it's needed, Dr. Keith Bodrero will write one. But if patients are willing, he'll also discuss less-conventional treatments, from aromatherapy to an energy-medicine machine. Not all his patients are interested in straying from traditional Western medicine -- and that's fine, he says. "We've got people Read more...

See also: aromatherapy, energy, fatigue, healing, holistic, traditional, Western medicine

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Menopause

28 Cues That Menopause Is on Its Way

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

The big question many women ask about menopause is, "When?" No one can really tell you when menopause will arrive, although it would be comforting to know the exact year so you could mentally prepare yourself. The age of menopause differs in every woman. The average age is 51, plus or minus several years either way. Some women get menopause as early as in their 30s. Others take Read more...

See also: depression, fatigue, genetics, hormone imbalance, hot flashes, menopause, mood swings, periods, weight gain

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Heart Health

Recharging Key to a Happy Heart

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

New York - People who can't seem to relax and recharge on weekends off from work may have a higher long-term risk of dying from heart disease, a study suggests. Researchers in Finland found that among nearly 800 workers who were followed for 28 years, those who said they often failed to "recover" from their work week over the weekend were more likely to eventually die of Read more...

See also: cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, fatigue, heart disease, high blood pressure, stress, stroke

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Mental Health

Perk Up Your Mood With Good Food

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

People blame their bad mood on all sorts of reasons: the weather, a rough day at work, or traffic. Sometimes, the reason for irritability or fatigue is not a complex emotional problem, but rather, a bad diet. Diet choices are proving to be linked to mood and depression more than ever before. "So before snapping at your partner for leaving dirty dishes in the sink, think about what was on Read more...

See also: bad mood, carbs, depression, diet, fatigue, irritablilty, protein, serotonin, weather

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Mental Health

10 Ways to Eat Your Blues Away

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

Having the winter blues may not sound like a particularly debilitating condition, but for some women, it is an annual struggle. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), where the body can go into almost semi-hibernation, is caused by a lack of sunlight during the winter months. It can lead to an array of symptoms such as depression, fatigue and cravings for all the wrong foods. However, if we change Read more...

See also: blues, depression, fatigue, hibernation, sad, sunlight, vitamin B, winter

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