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Having an upset stomach blows — especially when it leaves you doubled over in pain. Add to that cramping, nausea, or diarrhea, and it becomes near impossible to deal with day-to-day tasks. While it's a good idea to keep your diet simple during these periods (think clear broth and saltine crackers), certain foods can actually help soothe the stomach. If you often find yourself having Read more
Tummy problems have a knack for following actress Kristin Davis. There was the hilarious scene in the first Sex and the City movie where Charlotte comes down with a case of Montezuma's Revenge, and Kristin had some real life intestinal issues of her own while filming SATC 2 in Morocco. At a recent SATC 2 press conference in New York, Sarah Jessica Parker outed Kristin's bout with gastrointestinal Read more
Since you spend so much time at your desk, it's important that you make it a healthy environment — especially since there are so many ways your job can make you fat. Here's how to make over your desk to stay healthy while you work. Stash snacks: Vending machines and office candy jars can be too much temptation, especially when your grumbling stomach is egging you on. Instead, stock your desk Read more
Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more
There are many things you shouldn't do before a workout, such as cold stretching (learn more prewrokout no-nos here). To make the most of your actual workout, here are a handful of things to avoid while getting your sweat on. Exercise on an empty stomach: Used as a common weight-loss technique, exercising on an empty stomach can actually prevent weight loss. Without fuel in your system, Read more
DIY whole-grain raspberry breakfast bars — Fit Bottomed Girls Stomach pain? From gallstones to a glass of milk, 18 reasons why it's happening — Health (Diet) rules that are made to be broken — Fitness Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a vegetarian Irish feast — Vegetarian Times You're at work 40 hours per week, no wonder you're sick! 6 solutions — Mind Body Green Don't let snack time Read more
Amber Riley's character on Glee, the bold and confident Mercedes, isn't all that different from Amber herself. On and off camera, Amber didn't see her larger frame as a setback because she believes, "it's truly what's on the inside that counts." She recently told People, "I've always been comfortable with my size. I just decided it was time to get healthy." After stomach pains brought Read more
You may think that heart attacks happen when you're older, and when they do, the sudden, gripping pain in your chest will be all you need to know that you're having one. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that in reality, women are getting heart attacks younger and without the normal symptoms we think are the signs of a heart attack. The study, Read more
About one in 133 Americans suffers from the autoimmune disorder celiac disease: a severe gluten intolerance; it impedes the absorption of important nutrients like calcium and iron and can lead to abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and digestive tract cancers. The plethora of gluten-free products that are available — from pizza crust to bagels and pasta — is a lifesaver for those who have Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Melissa Daly Feeling puffy? Bloating caused by gas, irregularity, or water retention can make even a tiny tummy become anything but. Here's how to deal with the problem. Increase potassium The more salt you consume on a given day, the more potassium-rich foods — asparagus, citrus fruits, melon, tomatoes Read more
