Jun 26, 2009 -
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
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May 20, 2009 -
We eat for our health and to feed our our bones, blood, and bowels, but some nutrients just don't play well with others. Take calcium and iron for instance. Calcium can reduce your ability to absorb iron by as much as 50 percent.
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Apr 13, 2009 -
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Mar 09, 2009 -
Getting enough iron is necessary for your overall health. Our bodies need iron to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen. If your cells aren't getting oxygen, then you'll experience dizziness, fatigue, pale skin, low energy, and frequent headaches.
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Sep 24, 2008 -
Have you ever gone to the ladies room and were alarmed at what you saw? Red urine?! No reason to panic just yet.
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Sep 22, 2008 -
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?
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Sep 08, 2008 -
Of all the household chores on my plate, I've always had a strange affection for ironing. I could iron for hours on end with the nightly news going in front of me, kicking every crease and fold to the curb, with no complaints. But, I don't like to iron when I'm in a rush, because I'll undoubtedly burn something (myself included), and I don't get a chance to fully execute my ironing perfection.
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Aug 25, 2008 -
I can't think of a more delightful way to spend my endless Summer evenings than under the warm glow of candlelight. There are plenty of trendy ornate chandeliers out there, but I love the sophisticated simplicity of Gump's Iron Candle Chandelier ($99, reduced from $250). Who needs crystals and birds birds birds when you've got timeless, hand-forged iron and classic tapers to light up the night?
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I iron in the kitchen because there happens to be a fold-out ironing board closet there. But, if I had my way, I'd iron in my bedroom . .
I don't always iron my clothing, but you can bet that if you have dinner at my house, the tablecloths, placemats, and napkins will be wrinkle-free. There's just something about a well-set table that makes me smile.
Do You Iron Your Table Settings?