When your legs ache, you can usually lie down and relax to alleviate your symptoms. But for people who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS for short), relaxing only makes them hurt more. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as... Read more
It's blamed for a host of ailments: headaches, digestive distress, weight gain, poor immune function, hormonal disruption, and even behavioral problems in children. But does gluten, the natural-occurring protein found in wheat, barley, rye and so... Read more
Energy. We want it, we need it, but we don’t always have it. When we’re energized, the impossible seems doable and your hectic life feels like smooth sailing. So what essential part of your diet helps increase your energy as its mai... Read more
Darn, it happened again! You’ve just tried a new facial cleanser, but instead of the healthy glow you had hoped for, your skin became red, itchy and irritated. With a sigh, you throw the cleanser into the drawer filled with all of your other be... Read more
It can be easy to lose track of all the vitamins out there. It's even easier to forget how exactly they help our bodies. Let’s see, vitamin A heals wounds and vitamin C improves eyesight, wait, what was it again? There are so many, it... Read more
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I have a question about nutritional requirements. My nails are so weak, they are breaking, peeling, and a 1/4 of my thumbnail broke off completely (ouch!)
What could be missing in my diet to cause this?... Read more
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I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with vitamin deficiency, and if so, what testing was done to determine what vitamin and minerals were lacking. I'm a 34 y.o. female with Hereditary Hemochromatosis (high iron) and I curren... Read more
Fiber and Protein Deficiency!! 39 How do you do it?!
For "X" reason, I can't seem to get the intake of those 2, quite important, nutrients!!! 24
Can you??
Any tips?!?
I really need help... this is a true challenge for me...
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Happy New Year, I'm returning to the spark family. hoping this time to stick with it. Does anyone have a suggestion for protein? I have discovered that I do not eat enough protein.... Read more
first off, i am not trying to lose weight, i am trying to gain (well, recover from an eating disorder). i'm currently about 75 pounds (male, 5'5").
i find that not only am i hungry pretty much all the time, no matter how much i eat, but it gets be... Read more
Could be symptoms of magnesium deficiency. One very common symptom of magnesium deficiency is chocolate cravings. Other symptoms include migraine attacks, panic attacks, stress, anxiety and depression. Ask your doc to test you as many Americans are l... Read more
I've been having this issue with eating too many Skinny Cow treats. So, every time I want to eat one, I ask myself, "Would I eat an omelet instead?" If I am willing to make an egg white omelet, I know I am actually hungry. If I just want the treat... Read more
People living with SLE and Fibromyalgia. Tips to endure flare up times and every day fatigue and pain symptoms. A safe, welcoming community together celebrating our small and large victories.... Read more
If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan, you are likely familiar with co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet’s recent surgery to remove her thyroid cancer. Unfortunately, Brooke’s history with thyroid issues is not unique; an estimated 27 million A... Read more
For many runners recovery is an often overlooked phase in their training. The "if some is good, therefore, more must be better" approach to training makes them believe the more they run or workout the better their performance will be or the... Read more
Summer produce is overflowing--and cheap! Whether you grow it or buy it, it's easy to preserve your food so that you can save money and eat better long after the harvest is over.
