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Low Potassium Levels
For the past few months I have been experiencing charlie-horses and cramping in my feet. This happens mostly at night, almost as soon as I get in bed and start to relax. I started taking daily potassium supplements but that didn't seem to help so I started eating a banana every morning in addition to the potassuim tabs. I…
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Would you like to make a difference?
I have been chosen to serve as an MDA Jailbird and am being Locked-Up... That's right, I'm going behind bars to help Jerry's Kids© and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In order to be released on good behavior, I need your help to raise my "bail." My bail has been set at $2,400.00 and if everyone I know makes a…
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Menistal Tear... Is exercising possible??
A week ago today I was "being healthy" and took the 4 flights of stairs at work to my little cubicle (like I do most mornings) and within 30 mins my knee swelled and I have been on crutches since. My arms are getting a great workout from the crutches but I can feel the change in my body from eating all the wonderful food…
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Get moving at work!
I have started a "Get Moving" group at work. We set up a reminder in Outlook to go off every 2 hours. We work in a 4 story building so we start on the first floor and take the stairs to the fourth floor, walk across the building to the other flight of stairs and take them back down to the first floor. This is the first…
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Persistent Charlie-horses
This has always been a problem for me; I get Charlie-horses in the arches of my feet and also the tops of my feet. It has become a real concern because it’s happening more frequently – I have had at least one (sometimes two) every 2 – 3 days. I experience them mostly at night when I get in bed. It's happens before I fall…
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Drinking water at the correct time
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body: 2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion 1 glass of water before taking a bath/shower - helps lower blood pressure 1 glass of water before going to bed -…
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Flu Shot or No Flu Shot...?
My company is offering free flu shots this year to all employees and one additional family member (e.g. spouse or dependent). Is it a good idea go get a flu shot? I have gotten a few in the past but even years that I haven't gotten a shot, I haven't gotten sick. Advice?
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Medicine that curbs your appetite
I am currently on medication that tends to diminish your appetite or get rid of it all together. MFP suggests I consume 1,260 per day (before exercise) but I am having a very hard time reaching this since I'm not hungry. My doctor did recommend that I eat when the clock says it’s time to eat to avoid skipping meals but I…
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Barefoot Running??
I have a persistent, annoying knee injury from my “Track Star” days in High School. I love to run so as soon as it starts to feel better I start running again – aggravating it even more… I bought better running shoes and have been wearing my knee brace but I can only get to 1.5 – 2 miles before it starts to bother me. I…
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Constantly Freezing!!
I have lost 15 pounds since December 2009 and find that I am super cold all the time! It is the middle of the summer and 90 - 100* outside and I am running a heater under my desk! My husband bought me a Snuggie a few months ago because he freezes me out of the house! Has anyone else experienced this with weight loss or is…
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Bride on a Mission!
Hi - My name is Erin and I am getting married on May 1, 2010 and would love to buy a wedding dress in single digit size. I know its possible, looking back at older pictures - I am mad at myself for gaining this weight. I have only gained about 20lbs since I graduated High School in 2001 but I no longer feel sexy or…
