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Fish Oils May Help
Weight Loss
.....Fatty acids, which are found in fish, can help in weight loss when combined with moderate exercise reports a study from the University of South Australia. The study found that daily doses of fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids helped obese people burn off excess weight.
The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil increases fat-burning ability by improving the flow of blood to muscles during exercise.
The university's study monitored 68 overweight and obese people, divided into four groups, over three months. One group took small daily doses of fish oil and another was given sunflower oil with no other alteration to their normal diet. Both groups undertook moderate exercise programs of a 45-minute walk or run three times a week. Another two groups received either fish oil or sunflower oil but did no exercise.The study found that those who took the fish oil doses and exercised lost an average of 2 kg (4.5 lb.) over the three months.
The groups that took sunflower oil, which does not contain omega-3 fatty acids, and exercised did not lose any weight. The two groups that did not exercise also lost no weight, the study found.
A six-year study by the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found last year that omega-3 fatty acids helped boost brain functioning as well as cut the risk of stroke. It also helped protect the brain as people age, the Chicago study found.
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Antibiotics May Upset The Balance Of Probiotics In Your Digestive System
 ..... The digestive system is home to millions of bacteria that help digest, modify and convert the food we eat. Any changes in the gastrointestinal environment is likely to influence the activity of these beneficial bacteria.
..... Digestive problems can be caused by antibiotics, which affect beneficial bacteria normally present in the large intestine.
..... Acidophilus are a form of bacteria that are also known as "pro-biotics" or "good" bacteria because they maintain a healthy digestive tract.
..... Regular consumption of probiotics is linked to health benefits such as reducing cholesterol, preventing microbial growth and modulation of the immune system. Talk to your Peoples Pharmacist to see if Acidophilus supplementation can help with your health and wellness.
Take A Rest Before Measuring
Your Blood Pressure
..... A recent study indicated that taking a short rest prior to blood pressure monitoring will improve the measurement. Patients in the study who rested for 10 minutes before the measurement appeared to give more reliable and accurate results. The study reported in the American Journal of Hypertension tested a variety of rest times and concluded the 10 minute rest as the optimum.
..... Another important tip before measuring your blood pressure is to avoid drinking any liquids containing caffeine at least 30 minutes before.
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