25 Snacks That Will Give You Energy Throughout The Day

Our energy is integrally connected to the foods we eat. The foods we choose to put in our body can either boost our energy, or drag us down. Here are great energizing foods that will support our general well-being and health. There’s 25, so I’ll get right into it!1. Apples:Everyone knows “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and it’s true! Apples contain lots of vitamins and minerals, and are also a rich source of flavonoids and polyphenols, both of which are powerful antioxidants. Try eating them in the morning and include in smoothies.2. Bananas:Bananas are one of the best sources of potassium, which helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function in the body. Bananas are a convenient snack with a peel that you can throw in your...

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Avoiding Repeat Miscarriages

Q: How do I avoid recurrent miscarriages?A: Any known pregnancy loss can leave an emotional scar along with feelings of guilt and self-doubt. But even when a mom has done everything right—taken all precautions possible, exercised, ate a nutritious diet—miscarriages still can happen.A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurrs less than 20 weeks from a woman’s last menstrual period. It’s estimated that up to 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most of these miscarriages happen, however, before women even know that they’re pregnant. Of known pregnancies, about 15 percent miscarry.As disturbing as these statistics sound, imagine when a woman miscarries three or more times in a row. About 1 percent of all women deal with this gut-wrenching condition, known as recurrent...

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Bizarre condition causes woman to collapse every time her phone rings

Most people love nice surprises, but they are agony for Caitlin Wallace, who collapses whenever something unexpected happens.The 26-year-old suffers from cataplexy, where moments of extreme emotion cause muscular weakness. This can range from a slackening of the facial muscles, weakness at the knees to total collapse.Laughter, anger, excitement and fear can all cause reactions, but for Caitlin her trigger is surprise.Surprise: Even an unexpected phone call can trigger a cataplexy attackSimple things like her phone ringing, bumping into an old friend and letters coming through the door have all made her collapse - at it's worst up to 20 times a day.It can leave her paralysed for several minutes and although she can hear everything,...

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