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That chili cheese dog was calling your name, and now that you downed the entire thing in five minutes flat, heartburn and indigestion are making you wish you hadn't. That burning pressure in your chest is unbearable, and if you don't like reaching for over-the-counter meds like Zantac, take advantage of a natural remedy — papaya. This tropical fruit encourages digestion, eases indigestion (and Read more
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Dear DrSugar, It seems like everything that I eat causes gas. I exercise regularly and I try to eat healthy as much as possible. I don't know if I should be eliminating some things from my diet to alleviate the gas. My gas is in the form of belching though. I rarely have gas that is expelled from my bowel area. Can you me help? Any advice Read more
If the four days of feasting over Thanksgiving weekend have taken a toll on your tummy, you might be interested in trying some home remedies. Prevention has created a list of tummy tamers and here are the highlights. Ease nausea: Give frozen ginger chips a try. Make your own by infusing slices of fresh ginger in hot water. Strain the ginger and place them in an ice cube tray. When you're feeling Read more
The lovely Brooke Shields just granted Architectural Digest an exclusive look at her Manhattan town house, and I'm in love with each room that's featured. While a portion of the article is on the site, be sure to pick up a copy of the March issue of Architectural Digest to read the entire fascinating exclusive. Shields worked with decorator David Flint Wood on her four-story Greenwich Village Read more
Kendra Wilkinson is a complete nut when it comes to her diet — Cafe Mom Soothe yo self: 5 ways to reduce postworkout soreness — HuffPost Healthy Living Get the scoop on which yogurts are really good for you — Real Simple Dr. Travis Stork on health and what he really thinks about Stevia — Peanut Butter Fingers How to get results from only two workouts per week — Shape Super Bowl snack Read more
The right preworkout snack, which is a combination of mostly carbs with a little bit of protein, can give you the fuel you need for the perfect workout. But if you haven't planned a preworkout snack in time, you may be left feeling sluggish and run-down during your exercise session. Instead of running on empty, try these three foods that are proven to give that extra boost you need while working Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am wondering why my digestion goes haywire during my menstrual period. I always keep my diet clean and exercise daily but I can't seem to combat the gas, diarrhea, constipation and constant gurgly noises coming from my gut! What could this be and how can I stop it? — Too Much Fun Below the Belt Oh, what Read more
You know you're supposed to get at least 25 grams of roughage, and you know what you should eat each day to get your daily fiber, but when you do, you end up with some serious digestive issues. Don't give up! If your fiber intake has been well under the recommended amount, then you suddenly start downing flax-filled oat bran muffins, your tummy is likely to protest. Here are some ways to prevent Read more
Too tired to hit the gym? You may not be getting enough iron in your diet. Healthy adult women need 18 milligrams a day (if you're prego, up that amount to 27 mg). If your diet doesn't offer the appropriate amount, fatigue will impair your ability to do physical work (like exercise). Iron also helps carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our body, helps muscles store and use oxygen, and is Read more
Dancing With the Stars alum Erin Andrews hops on the CrossFit train — Self Celeb trainer Rich Barretta on the workout that gets Liv Tyler red-carpet ready — Vital Juice An NYC marathoner shares her story, 26.2 miles later — Losing Weight in the City Why one workout a day isn't enough for Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima — Fit Celeb You're one workout closer to perfect posture — Read more
