HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
for several months. Symptoms vary widely with IBS,
making it hard to determine the exact cause. Treatment
focuses mostly on diet, eliminating common trigger foods
such as dairy, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners and
beans. Doctors also recommend a diet high in fiber and
consumption of probiotics found in yogurt.
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Skin
Most likely, if you are unhealthy on the inside, it will show
on the outside. Your skin often mirrors your body’s true
overall health, so a healthy diet, exercise, and drinking lots
of water will do wonders. But keep in mind: there are other
ways to make your skin shine bright!
• Wear sunscreen.
• Get a full night’s sleep.
• Exfoliate to shrink pores.
• Hydrate your face, neck, and chest.
• Always wash off dirt and makeup before bed.
• Keep shower water warm, not hot.
• Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp.
• Keep your hands off your face.
• Sanitize your cell phone.
Bones
Bones are an important part of your body but often
forgotten. They protect vital organs and provide structure
to your body. Building and maintaining strong bones is
important from childhood to adulthood. There are many
factors that determine bone health, the most common being
age. Bones become thinner as we age, with women at greater
risk of osteoporosis because they have less bone tissue than
men. Genetics and race also play a large role. Those who are
white or of Asian descent are at a greater risk, as are those
with a family history of osteoporosis. Too much of the
thyroid hormone can cause bone loss, and women are likely
to experience increased bone loss during menopause due
to a decrease in estrogen levels. With long-term use, some
medications may also cause bone loss.
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