Guide to Drug and Supplement Interactions
Do you combine medications, either over-the-counter or prescription, with dietary supplements? Findings from a national survey (National Health Interview Survey) released in 2004 reveal that most people (55%) use alternative therapies in combination with conventional medicines in hopes of improving their health. There are various reasons why people choose supplements: to help fill nutrient gaps in their diets; as preventatives to chronic conditions associated with aging; or for therapeutic purposes such as joint health.
Colors that Make Up Your Diet, Part 2: Red
Pack more nutrition into your diet by eating a wide variety of colors in your diet. Red foods such as fresh red peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, pomegranates, cherries, raspberries and radishes that fill the farmer's markets, not only are colorful, but are packed with nutrients essential for your good health.
Top 5 Supplements for Great Health
The right program of vitamin supplements can deliver a natural recipe for fulfilling a healthy diet and boosting overall health. With so many supplements to choose from, here is a list of the top five supplements to create a powerful core regimen for great health in the new year.
A Multi A Day!
Multivitamins are an easy, convenient way to help ensure that your body gets all of the nutritional support it needs every day. But how to choose? With so many choices out there, the Wellness Advisor asked our Wellness Expert, Lynn Laboranti, MS RD, to help us sort through he differences and make the right choice about which multivitamin you should be taking.
Commonly Asked Questions About Vitamins
If you have unanswered questions about vitamins and supplements, you are not alone. Over 50% of Americans take supplements, yet many aren’t sure which ones to take, how much to take or even when to take them. To clear up the confusion, the Wellness Advisor has put together answers to your most commonly asked questions about vitamins and supplements.
Starting or Updating Your Vitamin Regimen
Making the decision to lead a healthier lifestyle is fairly easy, but putting it into practice on a daily basis is more difficult. Busy lifestyles often interfere with efforts to eat a more balanced, healthier diet. Have you ever tried to eat 5-6 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables everyday? It’s no secret that most Americans don’t follow the guidelines set by the food guide pyramid. Fortunately, supplements are there to fill in the nutritional gaps.
Tips to Getting Enough Calcium
Making sure you get adequate amounts of calcium every day is essential for bone health and to help prevent osteoporosis later in life. Getting adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D is one essential step to optimizing bone health. Furthermore, low blood calcium levels may also cause muscle spasms and leg cramps. Bottom line: You do need to get enough calcium every day for good health and to maintain strong healthy bones for life.
Men's Health: Being Aware
Many men have a hard time keeping appointments with a doctor and have an inclination to not seek medical help until it is absolutely necessary. With an eye towards prevention, the Wellness Advisor took an overview of the health issues men should be aware of.
Multivitamin Overview
How to make the right choice for your age and gender from a bewildering array of multi-vitamin supplements.
Video length: 3m:23s.
Pregnancy and Vitamins
Let Web MD's pregnancy guide be your source for all the facts about vitamins, minerals, and your pregnancy.
Video length: 3m:35s.
Storing Vitamins Properly
Where you store your vitamins and supplements can affect their potency. Get the facts you need.
Video length: 1m:43s.
Vitamins for Vegetarians
Are you an active vegetarian? You're going to need even more knowledge to keep your energy high.
Video length: 6m:01s.