HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
a week. It affects 20 percent of Americans and can cause
persistent bad breath, tooth erosion, nausea, and pain in
the chest or upper abdomen, or it can make swallowing and
breathing hard to do.
• Hemorrhoids – Hemorrhoids are inflamed blood vessels
found at the end of your digestive tract. Often painful and
itchy, they are caused by chronic constipation, diarrhea, or a
lack of fiber in your diet. Seventy-five percent of Americans
over the age of 45 suffer from hemorrhoids. Staying hydrated,
eating more fiber, or over-the-counter creams may provide
relief from hemorrhoids.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Affecting 15 percent
of Americans, IBS is characterized by stomach pain or
discomfort at least three times a month 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.
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.
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