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HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
twice 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.
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
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