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When I was a vegetarian in college, aside from not getting enough protein, my mother was always worried that I wasn't getting enough iron. While being vegetarian doesn't automatically mean you have an iron deficiency (also referred to as anemia), it definitely puts a person at risk. Women in general are also more at risk for iron deficiency because they tend to diet more than men, and may not get Read more
Due to our complex biology and Aunt Ruby's monthly visit, women need more iron than men. Adult women should aim for 18 milligrams of iron a day, and an easy way to boost your iron intake is to cook with a Read more
Have you been feeling sleepy, run down, dizzy, or low in energy? Are you feeling short of breath or having a hard time focusing at work? Have you noticed that your skin is pale, or you often have headaches? It may have something to do with how much iron you're getting in your diet. An adult woman should get 18 mg of iron a day and if you're not reaching this goal, you may have iron deficiency Read more
Having a chronic cough can be really annoying. The pesky throat scratching kind of cough that lingers even though you don't smoke, or have asthma or throat irritating acid reflux. Well a new study has found that having a low iron count could create a persistent cough. Iron deficiencies and anemia can cause swelling in the back of the mouth and creating sensitive vocal cords. The heightened Read more
There are so many things that can keep me up at night, from worrying about mundane details to my husband's snoring. I just learned of a recently named syndrome that keeps an estimated 12 million Americans up at night. While it sounds almost completely fabricated, it is real and it is known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). It is more than the little leg fidget folks get when bored during the Read more
We all get "bone" tired every now and again, but have you ever been "blood" tired? Tired blood is an expression used to explain anemia — a condition in which there isn't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues — can make you feel tired. Women are more prone to suffer from anemia from men due to menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding. While there are many Read more
When green garlic first appears at the farmers market, you know that Spring has sprung. Picked before the bulb is fully mature, green garlic resembles a large scallion, with a small white base and a dark green stalk. The green garlic season is short (only a few weeks), so make sure you pick a bunch up when you see it, to enjoy the mild, slightly sweet baby garlic stalks. Green garlic is still Read more
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All this month, Dillard's and Lancôme have been raising funds to support St. Jude, and this Friday the 21st (aka "Genes Day"), it's your chance to help out even more. The beauty brand will donate $7 from each purchase of Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate ($58 to $125), pledging $300,000 from the day's sales to benefit the children's hospital. Watch the video above to see Lancôme's Read more
If you're a healthy young woman, why not spread the health by donating blood? It's an easy way to give back to the community and maybe even save someone's life. Plus tomorrow, June 14, is World Blood Donation Day. According to the Red Cross, someone in the US needs blood every two seconds, yet less than 10 percent of eligible adults donate annually. Each pint of blood donated has the potential Read more
