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Vicki Gunvalsons daughter Briana Culberson prepares to welcome her third child as she shares she feels healthier than ever.

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum is already the grandmother to two of Culbersons boys and the couple shared they will add another boy to their family. Culberson, who viewers saw deal with several health problems, shared she and her husband have been on the Keto diet plan for the last three years and havent felt better.

Shes continued with the program into her pregnancy and shared that this pregnancy has been her healthiest to date. This is my 6th pregnancy, we have had 3 miscarriages, she shared along with a photo, via her husbands Instagram. This is by far my healthiest pregnancy yet. With my other 2 boys I gained way too much weight than Im comfortable with sharing, its embarrassing.

I had the whole Im eating for 2 mindset and Ill just lose the weight after the baby, although it never happened, she continued. Ive only gained 30 lbs this pregnancy and have only bought 1 pair of maternity pants and 1 pair of maternity shorts. Other than that I am still in my same clothing I was in prior to my pregnancy at my lowest weight.

Culberson reminded readers she isnt taking her health lightly. Everybody is unique and everyones health is different, she wrote. I have a lot of health problems including lupus and a clotting disorder, among other medical diagnoses and am followed by a team of doctors at a university medical center that work well and communicate with one another. Ask your doctor if keto is right for you and your pregnancy journey.

My team of doctors have all told me that it is healthy for ME to continue the ketogenic diet throughout this pregnancy, she added. Ryan and I have been keto for almost 3 years. Its become a lifestyle and we dont stress over counting macros or calories. We dont track anything other than our ketone levels using a keto mojo blood ketone meter. We aim to stay under 20g net carbs per day just by using mental math.

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For me personally I dont want to obsess about what Im eating or track too much because I will become consumed by it, she remarked. I do my best to eat the healthiest i can at every meal. Focus on low carb/low sugar, eat veggies with every meal, and avoid processed foods.

Adding, Yes every meal isnt perfect and Im not perfect, but Im doing the best I can and Ive never been healthier!

The couple also has an Instagram account dedicated to their Keto lifestyle. Last full week of pregnancy! Had a cheat meal for brunch at our favorite restaurant on this beautiful fall afternoon, Culberson shared along with a photo of her meal.

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After a cheat meal well go right back to keto so we dont get carried away, she wrote. Tips weve figured out for after a cheat meal: drink a ton of water, fast as long as you can, and go right back into eating clean keto. Well typically be back into ketosis by tomorrow morning, but in the beginning a cheat meal would kick us out of ketosis for about 1 week.

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Carbohydrates increase blood sugar levels: This you know. So its only natural that cutting carbs and turning to low-carb diets is a common nutrition strategy for lowering blood glucose levels and improving management of type 2 diabetes.

For example, a study published in July 2020 in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN found that a low-carb, high-protein diet is an effective strategy to minimize blood sugar spikes in people with type 2 diabetes. And in a small study published in June 2019 in theJournal of Clinical Investigationa low-carb diet was shown to help people with metabolic syndrome a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity and high cholesterol, triglyceride, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar levels improve their numbers, even when they dont lose weight.

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That said, following a low-carb diet, especially if you have type 2 diabetes, isnt as straightforward as simply cutting carbs. Here are seven of the most common, most important low-carb diet mistakes to avoid for better blood sugar management and overall health.

What low-carb actually constitutes varies from person to person and researcher to researcher. No universally agreed upon recommendation exists for how many carbs you should eat on a low-carb diet, explains Patti Urbanski, RD, CDCES, a clinical dietitian at St. Lukes Hospitals Diabetes Care Program in Duluth, Minnesota, who has helped create past American Diabetes Association nutritional recommendations

That said, in broad strokes, getting less than 26 percent of your daily calories from carbs can be considered low-carb, according to an article published in January 2020 in StatPearls. For someone eating a 2,000-calorie diet, that would mean eating fewer than 130 grams of carbs per day.

Very low-carb diets involve eating as little as 20 to 50 total grams of carbs per day. Ketogenic diets, which have some overlap with very low-carb diets, can often require eating even fewer grams of carbohydrates per day. (Most Americans get about 45 percent of their total daily calories from carbs, she says.)

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Which ones right for you? There are many factors that must be considered when deciding how many carbs an individual should consume daily, says Lori Zanini, RD, CDCES, whos based in Manhattan Beach, California. Some of these factors include how well controlled blood sugar levels are, current medications or insulin, additional health conditions, food preferences, budget, and health goals.

Your diabetes care team can help you determine the right low-carb approach for you, but it can also help to avoid any bad, potentially dangerous, or life-threatening side effects of going low-carb to help manage type 2 diabetes.

You and your doctor may need to lower or change your meds to avoid low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia; cardiovascular complications; and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is a health emergency. This is especially true for people taking insulin, insulin-promoting drugs, or blood pressure medications, Urbanski says. Additionally, SGLT2 inhibitors, oral medications that assist the kidneys in lowering blood glucose levels, push some people into potentially fatal DKA, with low-carb intake further exacerbating that risk, she says. Its recommended that someone on SGLT2 inhibitors should not go on a low-carb diet or should first discontinue and change medications under their doctors supervision, she says. According to the Food and Drug Administration, examples of SGLT2 inhibitors include canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin.

For the best results, though, working with your healthcare team shouldnt be limited to simply seeking clearance before starting a new diet. As Urbanski explains, Medicare covers two hours of diabetes education and two hours of nutritional services every year for people with type 2 diabetes. Medicare tends to only pay for things that are thoroughly proven to work, so getting at least those four hours per year is a good goal. She notes that some people need only annual appointments, while others can benefit from seeing a registered dietitian or diabetes educator every two to three months.

To find a registered dietitian nutritionist, log on to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics national referral service. You can also look for certified diabetes care and education specialists through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.

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Following a low-carb diet can help stabilize blood sugar levels, but following a low-carb diet doesnt guarantee theyre stable. Without careful monitoring, periods of hyperglycemia as well as hypoglycemia can occur, explains Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, a Los Angelesbased spokesperson for the Association of Diabetes Care and Education.

When you go on a low-carb diet, monitoring your blood sugar can provide important information that you can use to adjust meal portions as well as medication dosages, she says. To get the most complete info and make the most-informed decisions, try continuous glucose monitor (CGM), which takes a blood sugar measurement every five minutes or less. Medicare covers CGM for people who use insulin, and so may your private insurance.

For the best health, following a low-carb diet shouldnt just be about what you cut, it should also be about what you add into your nutrition plan, Zanini says. After all, a healthy diet meets all of your bodys nutritional needs and doesnt exceed your bodys caloric needs.

But when people become narrowly fixed on reducing carbs, they can easily wind up replacing those carbs with high-calorie fats, as well as chemically laden sugar-free foods and artificial sweeteners. When following a low-carb diet, the more you can focus on whole, unprocessed foods, the better. These foods can certainly include high-fat foods such as olive oil, avocado, walnuts, and salmon, but the exact amount of fat you should eat depends on whether you are following a ketogenic diet or trying to build lean muscle through an increase in dietary protein, Urbanski says. Again, keeping an open dialogue with a registered dietitian is helpful.

Still, you dont have to work directly with a registered dietitian to take advantage of their knowledge. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a great resource for expert nutritional information, eating strategies, and healthy recipes.

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The lower you make your carb intake goal, the more difficult sustaining the diet 24/7 can become, Urbanski says. In some cases, you may be tempted to save your carbs for dedicated high-carb treat meals or snacks, but resist the urge. Evenly distributing carb intake throughout the day is critical for preventing large dips and spikes in blood sugar, as well as keeping energy levels up and the brain working at top speed. Sheth recommends that most people with type 2 diabetes aim to consume 30 to 45 grams of carbs per meal; to figure out the right balance for you, divide your goal number of daily carbohydrates by the number of meals you plan to eat throughout the day. Snacks also count toward this total but should generally be lower in carbs compared with meals.

Fiber is critical to overall health, lowering blood pressure, improving insulin health, and encouraging weight loss by stabilizing blood sugar levels and increasing satiety levels, Zanini says.

Problem is, most Americans arent getting enough fiber even when eating carb-rich diets. According to an article published in January 2017 in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, on average, American adults eat 10 to 15 grams of total fiber per day, while the USDAs recommended daily amount for adults up to age 50 is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Women and men older than 50 should have 21 and 30 daily grams, respectively.

When following a low-carb diet, make a point to integrate plenty of high-fiber foods in your meals. Low- to moderate-carb options include leafy greens, berries, legumes, chia seeds, and low-carb, high-fiber breads and tortillas, Sheth says. If you still have trouble meeting your protein needs or you start to experience constipation a sign that your digestive system needs more fiber you can try adding in fiber supplements. The key is using them as supplements; dont use them as a crutch to get out of eating high-fiber plants, Sheth says. While fiber supplements certainly deliver on fiber, they dont contain the array of vitamins and minerals that fruits and vegetables also contain.

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Left unchecked, going low-carb can increase the risk of dehydration, as well as electrolyte imbalances, Urbanski explains. This happens because when the body stores carbohydrates, it stores water along with it. Furthermore, in response to reduced blood sugar levels, the body doesnt produce as much insulin. In turn, the kidneys expel both water and sodium from the body, she says.

Also, if your low-carb plan involves removing a lot of sodium-laden foods like potato chips from your diet (which is a good thing), it can also lower sodium levels.

Both dehydration and too-low sodium levels can bring on lightheadedness and dizziness, as well as keep the cells throughout the entire body from optimally functioning, she says. Keep open lines of communication with your healthcare team before loading up on salty foods, however. In people with uncontrolled high blood pressure or congestive heart failure, for example, increasing sodium intake may not be a healthy option, she says. As for water intake, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends 13 cups of fluid per day for men and about 9 cups per day for women, but ask your healthcare team about the optimal amount of fluid for your individual health.

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Bollywood beauty, Dia Mirza's Instagram is full of inspiring quotes, glam shots and causes that she supports. You'll also be able to find some beauty and wellness tricks from her account. And if you're willing to experiment with something new when it comes to your lifestyle, we're here to give you just that straight out of Dia's Instagram feed.- Kill boredom by switching up your workout routine: If you've been hitting the gym every single day, it's going to tire your muscles out. You might even get bored of the grind. That's when you need to follow Dia's routine. She'd once mentioned that she switches between functional training, weight training and cardio. She even indulges in kickboxing, running and swimming at times.- Make-up needs prep-work: Dia's glowing skin in itself makes for a good base. But she knows exactly which products work for her. She likes to keep things simple and uses a light coverage foundation. She insists on using professional make-up and carries her own kit wherever she goes.

- Pick the feature you love and make it more noticeable: Dia usually wears a really like lipstick. But when it comes to her eyes, she goes all out. She loves minimal make-up, where she'll use earthy tones for a day look and for the night, she chooses kohl and smudgy black eyes. Mascara is one product that the actress thinks makes a lot of difference to the eyes.

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This is the second in a series of columns about managing diabetes as part of the observance of November as Diabetes Awareness Month.

Individuals diagnosed with diabetes may have found themselves asking, What am I allowed to eat?

Have you gotten a good answer to this question? Probably not.

Thats likely because everyone responds to the same foods differently. Theres not a single magic diet that works for everyone who has diabetes. The good news is there are some simple rules that everyone can follow to help make sure your diet is working for you.

The next time you fix yourself a plate of food, try to imagine dividing your plate into four sections that are about the same size. Two of those four sections should be full of nonstarchy vegetables. Nonstarchy vegetables are things like asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, green beans, lettuce, spinach and zucchini.

Thats right! Half of your plate should be made of vegetables.

One of those sections should have grains and starchy foods. Grains are things like beans, bread, pasta, rice or tortillas. Starchy foods are things like apples, blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, corn, potatoes and peas.

Finally, look at your plate again. The last section of your plate should be protein. Chicken, eggs, low-fat cheese, fish, tofu and turkey are all good sources of protein.

Another important part of building a diet that helps you manage your blood sugar is looking at what youre drinking. Sugar-sweetened beverages are loaded with sugar and carbs, which increases your blood sugar and your waistline. When you can, choose unsweetened tea rather than sweetened tea. Try to stop drinking sodas and soft drinks. Even diet sodas raise your blood sugar. Water is always a safe choice. If water is too boring, try flavored seltzer waters. Seltzer water has no sugar, no calories and no sweeteners, but more flavor.

If youre looking for a more measurable way to use diet to manage your blood sugar, give carb counting a try!

Carbohydrates, or carbs, are the starches, sugar and fiber in food. Your body breaks down the carbs you eat into glucose, or blood sugar. Your body then uses that blood sugar to fuel your muscles and brain throughout the day. When you have diabetes, your body has trouble using the carbs in food. Carb counting is a way to keep your body from being overwhelmed by the food you eat.

Carbs are naturally found in most foods. You can find the number of carbohydrates in a food by looking at a food label. Youll find this value under Total Carbohydrate. If a food doesnt have a nutrition label, there are plenty of online applications that can help you find this information.

Get started today by writing down what you eat and drink at each meal and snack throughout the day. Youll want to make sure you write down the serving size of the food youre eating as well. A serving size is how much of the food youre eating at one time. Add up all the carbohydrates you ate at each meal and snack on any given day. Bring your diary to your next appointment and your diabetes care team will help you adjust your meals to help you better manage your blood sugars.

Call 1-844-735-8864 for assistance with managing your diabetes with the help of a Southeastern Health primary care provider, who can refer to an endocrinologist or diabetes educator if needed.

Dr. Kelsey Simmons is a family medicine physician who completed a fellowship in diabetes at Duke/Southern Regional AHEC in Fayetteville. She provides care at Southeastern Healths Southeastern Medical Clinic Grays Creek.

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Bush singer-songwriter Gavin Rossdale is probably best known for his high-energy stage presence and iconic performancesbut who could forget his sculpted physique, often put on display via Instagram? Mens Health recently paid the singer a visit at his home for the latest installment of "Gym & Fridge" to get an inside look at how he stays fit (and the countless diets he's tried in the process).

Rossdale says he exactly isnt one to live in the gym, but he spends plenty of time using his punching bag, building speed and agility, and working on becoming "one" with his body.

"I do a lot of stretching," he said. "I play a lot of soccer. So, its not about doing 2-hour workouts, everythings about just trying to make ourselves feel good so we can combat the challenges that everyone throws at us everyday.

Working out for many people can be solely about keeping those abs in check, but the singer says his favorite thing about working out is the connection he feels with his body and the positive impact it has on his mental health. And what keeps him motivated is knowing that time is finite (unless, of course, a hangover keeps him from his workout for the day).

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The only way I can do the shows in the way I do them is because I have awareness with my own body, Rossdale explained. Mental health...its overlooked for far too long, especially for young males. Being fit makes you feel better, it gives you a sense of self. Its not about having a perfect body, its about finding balance and getting the most out of yourself in a reasonable way.

On the other hand, when it comes to nutrition, Rossdale has tried it all, from struggling through a 10-day fast to following a strict Korean diet, loading up on pork and beef. But after doing some research, he realized that eating meat wasnt the best option for him. He says that he and his family are trying to cut back on their meat consumption as a way to save the planet. Rossdale even spent his time in quarantine by building his own herb garden at home.

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Meat is just not as good to us as were led to believe. Were really finding ways to fix the planet up. For my kids kids, and their kids, maybe its good for us all to be mindful. The worlds not going to go vegan, but we certainly can change our ways.

Nowadays, you can find his fridge filled with eggs, mushrooms, chickpeas, tofu, carrots, peas, and so much more. Surprisingly, theres no food Rossdale doesnt like or wouldnt eat. He says hes realized if you dont like something, preparation is usually to blame. That definitely leaves us with some food for thought.

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Despite the fact that women tend to outlive men in almost all societies, they experience more sickness along the way. This so-called gender-health paradox has long puzzled researchers. Biological differences between the sexes females higher body fat percentage, for example are often presumed to be the reason women are subject to a higher burden of chronic disease. But, as COVID-19s disproportionate effect on womens employment and productivity has made plain, women experience different and often compounding stressors, which can contribute to poorer health.

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences points to gender norms as a primary cause of health disparities between men and women. Researchers working among the Mosuo, a minority society in Southwest China, compared communities with two different sets of expectations for household membership and inheritance (called kinship norms).

Siobhn Mattison, assistant professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and director of the Human Family and Evolutionary Demography Lab is the research team leader and has been working in China with the Mosuo since 2016.

Evolutionary Anthropology graduate student Adam Reynolds is the first author of this study, participated in fieldwork in China, and has led numerous analyses, including for this study, to understand how kinship systems affect social and well-being outcomes.

Matrilineal Mosuo typically pass land, home, and wealth from mothers to daughters, who form the backbone of society, with men in more peripheral roles. Patrilineal Mosuo typically pass inheritance from fathers to sons. Because of this, in matrilineal Mosuo communities, women tend to have more autonomy and control of resources. Language, religion, and other cultural beliefs and practices are largely similar across matrilineal and patrilineal Mosuo communities, which makes these factors unlikely explanations of observed differences in health between these communities.

Our work shows that in cultures with norms that favor men, women may have worse health because they experience more stress or adversity than men do.

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As part of a larger National Science Foundation-funded project, the research brought together an interdisciplinary team of anthropologists, biologists, and demographers from US and Chinese universities to study the impacts of economic change on health and well-being. During two years of data collection, the researchers visited hundreds of Mosuo households in Yunnan Province, interviewing people about their socio-economic circumstances and using blood drawn from finger-pricks as a minimally-invasive method to study participants health.

The researchers leveraged their interdisciplinary expertise to test an old, but under-tested hypothesis that women experience improved health in cultures where they enjoy higher status and empowerment. When the research team, including first author Reynolds, a graduate student of the University of New Mexicos Human Family and Evolutionary Demography Lab, compared matrilineal and patrilineal Mosuo, the difference was striking: women had higher rates of hypertension and inflammation than men in patrilineal communities, but lower rates than men in matrilineal communities.

This is to our knowledge the first time that a complete reversal in markers of chronic disease for men and women has been observed, says Mattison. It suggests that the mainstream biomedical understanding of gender disparities in health may discount the contributions of prevailing gender norms that favor men in most societies. Because there are both matrilineal and patrilineal communities of Mosuo, this unique population provides a kind of natural experiment for testing the effects of fundamental cultural features, such as gender norms, on biology and health, tests that are difficult to perform in most populations studied by biomedical researchers.

The reversal in health disparities was driven by differences in womens health: mens health was roughly similar across the two communities, but women had lower rates of hypertension and inflammation in the matrilineal community. Although the researchers cant pinpoint exactly how differences in gender norms affect health, their analysis suggests that a combination of factors, including better access to resources and kin support for women may be important. This is consistent with work suggesting that empowering women within households and communities improves womens health.

Weve long known that stress is an important factor in health and disease. However, when it comes to gender disparities in health, the common assumption is that hormones and sex chromosomes are the primary culprits, says Reynolds. Our work shows that in cultures with norms that favor men, women may have worse health because they experience more stress or adversity than men do.

People in both patrilineal and matrilineal communities consume rice, pork, and yak butter regularly. Both women and men contribute to agricultural labor. Given the similarities in diet and lifestyle, we were able to isolate kinship norms as our primary unit of comparison," says Chun-Yi Sum, lecturer of social sciences at Boston University, fieldwork team leader, and co-author on the study.

Over their fifteen years of research with the Mosuo, the research team has seen rapid economic development in the region, due primarily to rapidly growing ethnic tourism in the area. Like many other cultures globally, as Mosuo diets and lifestyles change, they are at increasing risk for chronic diseases such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Increasing tourism has led to an influx of wealth, more processed foods in the diet, and sedentary lifestyles that together increase chronic disease risk, says co-author Katherine Wander, assistant professor of anthropology at Binghamton University. As chronic diseases continue to increase in prevalence around the world, our work suggests that women will continue to be disproportionately affected, not because they are inherently more vulnerable, but because gender and kinship norms often disadvantage them.

The authors hope this work will inspire broader thinking about womens health: Even though women live longer lives than men, they dont live healthier lives. Overall, women tend to have higher rates of chronic disease. Our research suggests that this inequality isnt going to be solved purely by biomedicine or typical public health interventions. There is no way to solve these problems without considering the cultural systems that constrain or empower people, Mattison concluded.

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Have you ever wondered if that glass of red wine with dinner might have triggered the pounding headache you felt later that night? The answer might be yes.

"Several studies show a link between food and beverages and migraines," says Thomas Berk, MD, neurologist and headache specialist at NYU Langone Health and Assistant Professor of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Migraine affects over one billion people worldwide, and 39 million in the US alone. Learn more about the disease, including the most common foods that can trigger a migraine.

The difference between headaches and migraines is largely to do with the severity of the pain.

A headache can be uncomfortable and last for hours to days. Whereas a migraine is considered to be a neurological disease and the most debilitating type of headache, with more than 90% of sufferers incapable of working or doing normal activities during a migraine attack.

"A headache is any kind of pain in the head or face, and there are over 120 different kinds of headaches, which include migraines," says Berk.

A migraine generally includes severe throbbing pain, typically on one side of the head, and it can last from four to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may include sensitivity to light, sound, and smell, nausea, vomiting, and a visual disturbance known as an aura.

"There is no universal food or beverage that triggers migraines," says Berk. Everyone predisposed to migraines has different triggers, some of which may be food or drink-related. Whatever the trigger may be, all migraine triggers affect the brain in the same way by lowering the threshold to migraines.

Here's an example of what could happen. You drink a glass of wine, which is a migraine trigger for you. That drink leads to the creation of inflammatory neurotransmitters that are produced in the brain. Those neurotransmitters make the blood vessels around the brain dilate, and the nerve endings send signals back to the brain to feel symptoms such as pain, sensitivity to light, nausea, and more.

Based on Berk's research and discussions with patients, here is his list of the eight most common foods, drinks, and food-related triggers for migraine headaches:

"Migraine disease is complex and affected by many factors," says Simy Parikh, MD, program director of Thomas Jefferson University's Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Advanced Headache Diagnosis and Management and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University.

Here Parikh offers some steps you can take to potentially reduce migraine triggers:

Eat healthily and consistently. You may have noticed that the migraine trigger list was lacking a few major food groups "healthy" foods such as fruits, vegetables, and protein, in particular. A 2020 review showed that most "migraine-friendly" healthy eating plans, such as low-fat diets, provided a decrease in the frequency of migraine attacks.

In addition to eating healthy foods, it's important to keep a consistent eating schedule to avoid migraines.

"Low blood glucose can trigger headaches," says Parikh. To keep your blood sugar steady, eat at roughly the same time every day without an extended amount of time between meals, she says. Parikh also suggests to all of her patients to maintain a healthy diet and weight.

Track food triggers and eliminate them from your diet. Since multiple factors contribute to migraines, many sufferers keep a headache diary. This is where they can list the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraines, as well as possible triggers, including food and drink.

If a food, beverage, or additive is identified as a possible trigger, Parikh suggests avoiding it for a month to see what happens. It's important to eliminate only one potential exposure each month, otherwise, you won't be certain what is triggering an attack.

Tracking the impact of a dietary change can help distinguish actual food triggers from migraine-associated food cravings. It's also important to work with a doctor when making any diet changes, says Parikh.

Get your sleep. Sleep and migraine are closely linked. A 2020 review showed the two-way relationship between sleep disorders and migraines. In other words, poor sleep quality is a trigger for migraines, and migraine sufferers are also at an increased risk of sleep disorders. To reduce the risk of sleep as a trigger for migraines, Parikh recommends that her patients stick to a specific sleep schedule.

Reduce stress. Stress can also trigger migraines. In fact, in one study, four out of every five people with migraines reported stress as a trigger. Here are some ways to reduce stress:

Certain foods, drinks, and additives may trigger migraines, and tracking them in a headache diary with one elimination per month may be helpful. Getting good quality sleep, exercise, and reducing stress can also reduce migraine attacks.

Migraines can be brutally painful and life-altering. The causes of migraines are complex and not always known. However, research has shown that there are ways to potentially lessen the frequency, duration, and intensity of attacks.

Parikh emphasizes that it's important to support migraine sufferers and not blame them for trigger exposures that may provoke migraine attacks. "There are many factors that come together to cause migraines, and you can do everything 'right' and still get them," she says.

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Whether you refer to it as #NoShaveNovember or #Movember the important thing to remember all November long goes above the fun or growing facial hair and that's raising funds and awareness while encouraging men to routinely consult a doctor, get screened if something if off and build casual conversations about health and overall well being.

It'san opportunity to break the chains of fear and stigma and open the door to positive energy with a room full of people who are here to be a listening ear and perhaps a helping hand as well.

Dr. Mina Fam, M.D.,Medical Director, Urologic Oncology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center & Medical Director, Robotic Surgery, Ocean Medical Center, says thatthere are three cancers that commonly affect men, bladder, testicular and prostate cancer.

He explains that prostate cancer usually doesn't present symptoms, you receive a diagnoses through two types of screenings.

"One is a digital rectal exam done by your doctor and the other is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and with those exams we're able to start the screening process and set patients up for biopsies if it's necessary," Dr. Fam tells Townsquare Media News. "Typically, screening starts after age 50 in most men."

It may surprise you to learn that one of the causes of bladder cancer comes from smoking similar to lung cancer.

"It's important during your annual physicals to get a urinalysis and if there's any bleeding or evidence of small blood cells, you should be evaluated by a urologist," Dr. Fam said. "Bladder cancer is also associated with chemical exposure as well. We do see patients who've been working in factories and exposed to different chemicals that do develop bladder cancer. Family history is also a key component. In terms of prevention...if you do smoke, quit smoking."

Testicular cancer is common in adolescents and men in their 20's and 30's, Dr. Fam explains, and it's something found with a self-examinationlooking for lumps or bumps or irregularities.

"If there are you should see your doctor and get an ultrasound and tumor markers to evaluate for testicular cancer," Dr. Fam said.

Any of these urologic cancers are very treatable, Dr. Fam explains, in the early stages.

"If you do have blood in your urine, if you do have an elevated PSA, if you do have any lumps or bumps or anything abnormal I would advise people to get checked out early because often times there could be a cure and it's much better than later stages," Dr. Fam said.

An Ocean County man who overcame his battle with cancer is encouraging other men during #noshavenovember to see a doctor and encourages us to build a support system around the men in our lives.

It was ten years ago that David Caldarella found out he had neck and head cancer after noticing some lumps on the side of his neck.

"I was out to dinner with a friend, came home from dinner and had trouble swallowing that night. I thought maybe something was stuck in my throat or I was getting a sore throat. I kept drinking water and nothing really helped. The next day I woke up, went to shave and there was a lump on the side of my neck," Caldarella tells Townsquare Media News.

He tried home remedies to clear up what he thought was a sore throat before heading to his physicians.

"Within a week they did a biopsy on my neck and found out it was squamous cell carcinoma cancer and it was spreading. It had gone from my tonsils down my throat and into my neck," Caldarella said. "I was referred to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia and within 10-days heard it was Stage-4 head and neck cancer."

For months he battled through the treatments, sickness and the rollercoaster of emotions hoping to one day be cancer free.

"The better part of 2010 was a fight and at one point I started out at 190 pounds and I got down to 125-pounds and I had a feeding tube in my stomach because I couldn't eat or drink through my mouth," Caldarella said. "It was difficult. I remember sleeping on the bathroom floor and my Mom and Dad putting a pillow against the bathtub and a blanket over me because I was constantly getting sick."

He received a lot ofsupport during his fight from family, friends and peoplein the community which helped him overcome those tough times, eventually becoming cancer free on November 11, 2010.

"I have a tremendous family, friends and a support system that I'm eternally grateful for," Caldarella said. "What I also saw was strangers who didn't know me from Adam but found a way to send me a card or reach out through somebody they know that knew me."

The outpouring of supportled to him creating David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation in Manahawkin to help individuals and their families across the Shore and State in providing some aid to help them with expenses.

It's all about paying it forward and helping others the way people helped him.

"We set out with a goal of maybe helping one or two families a year and what's transpired over the past ten years is nothing short of exceptional and genuine," Caldarella said. "We've now helped over 1,800 families and counting now and over $1.6-million has been raised for these families so that they get a little bit of help with rent and their mortgage and utilities and medical bills and groceries and gas to get to treatments."

There's been a lot going on this year alone whether it's the pandemic, politics, social justice concerns or something else, all of which could be adding to the stress or anxiety levels of some men.

Dr. Ramon Solkhah,M.B.A., FHELA, DFAACAP, the Chair of Psychiatry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, explains that the true signs of stress, to take notice of, come out in our daily behavior.

"I think we all have to make it a conscience choice to say we got to be paying attention to it," Dr. Solkhah tells Townsquare Media News. "The way that a lot of men, because we're not always in touch with our feelings, is that we'll sort of realize that we're being stressed out when our eating habits change, when our sleeping habits change, when we find ourselves maybe being a little bit more angry or short fused."

He explains that these are the warning signs to pay attention to whether it's taking a look at our own lives or someone in our family or a friend takes notice of how we're behaving.

Then it forces us to take a look at the person within.

"If your spouse or significant other or your children or parents are pointing our issues and saying something like 'hey, you seem a little more on edge', I think that during these times (in 2020) we all have the responsibility to look inside and say 'well, maybe their right'," Dr. Solkhah said. "We're all experiencing that stress right now."

Fear is sometimes the culprit behind some or most of what causes us stress and anxiety whether it's about something we know or just simply the unknown.

"Fear is a motivator and when it's used in a healthy way it can be extremely important, maybe it's that fear of being stagnant, fear that we're not being successful, fear that things are not going the way we want, fear that we're not making enough money...all of those things may force us to look at other opportunities and make changes in our life, so that's not a bad thing necessarily," Dr. Solkhah explains. "It's when the fear impacts your ability to do day-to-day activities that I think it's problematic."

Dr. David Leopold,DABFM, DABOIM,Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine and Network Medical Director, says learning to practice things like gratitude, happiness and optimism will help change your outlook.

"I think that when we tell people all you have to do is sit in a corner on a comfortable cushion and breathe is selling it short, it's going to have a positive affect but it's not the totality of what we need, it needs to be comprehensive," Dr. Leopold tells Townsquare Media News. "It's what we eat, it's how we move our bodies, it's how we sleep...you have to be able to utilize a lot of different things in your life to offset stress."

What and how we eat, sleep and move around could be the difference in how we behave on a regular basis.

"Physical activity is extremely important, prioritizing sleep is extremely important and data now shows what we eat affects our level of stress so the more we eat what we call the 'standard American diet' which is a lot of processed foods, foods that are high in sugar or fried foods...that tends to put us in more of a state of stress," Dr. Leopold said. "Diets that center more around a Mediterranean type diet or a more plant based-forward diet has been shown globally to reduce levels of stress."

If you're a guy out there who is struggling even if you make those changes, Dr. Leopold says it's okay to ask for help, you don't have to figure it all out alone.

"It is okay to ask for help, it is okay to not be okay," Dr. Leopold said. "Nobody can do these things on their own. It's important that we acknowledge that we have stress, that we have anxiety or things are putting pressure on us and to seek out other ways of getting help from outside sources."

He adds seeking help from someone outside your family and circle of friends will allow you to feel more comfortable opening up and not be judged.

"I'm a huge advocate for psychological counseling, I think that everybody should have a psychological counselor, We all have things like a personal trainer or we take our car into the mechanic, why not take your mental well being in for a check up, " Dr. Leopold said. "People seek out someone other than their family or friends. Seeking help from a professional has a completely different capacity to help. It's important to have family and friends but our family and friends have a vested interest in keeping us happy. Third party individuals like a psychiatrist or psychologist are objective sources and people can go there and release everything without being judged or having someone say it's going to be okay, some things aren't going to be okay."

There are specific Integrative Health and Medicine services available at Jersey Shore University Medical Center for you if you are a patient receiving care at the hospital, a family member or friend visiting someone in the hospital, or anyone interested in improving the quality of their life.

Services available at the HOPE Tower inside JSUMC include:

These services are offered to anyone, whether you're dealing with a severe medical condition, managing chronic illnesses, or wantto improve your overall health and wellness.

One of the ways we can help the men in our lives is to simply check-in on them and have a conversation in-person.

"Let them know you're concerned about them and if you're not able to help them reach out to get external help," Dr. Solkhah said. "Talking is better than not talking and for guys it often times is that the face-to-face doesn't work so well."

In those instances, Dr. Solkhah recommends conversations over the phone or have sideways talk where you and a loved one or a friend can just sit down and watch football or play video games where you're not looking at each other but still having a discussion.

We can grow moustaches and beards, some look great some look like it's an effort but it's all in good fun, however, only part of the reason for #NoShaveNovember.

Today presents another opportunity to begin the conversation encouraging men to see their doctors and talk to someone, to relieve the stress that lives within or have someone to share the good times with...not just family and friends but people in the community we have yet to meet.

You can follow Vin Ebenau on Twitter and Instagram and email news tips to vin.ebenau@townsquaremedia.com.

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NoShaveNovember: It's okay for men to ask for help and we should encourage it - wobm.com

Your eyes need a variety of nutrients for optimal health. One of the key nutrients for eye health is lutein, a carotenoid with anti-inflammatory properties.

But what exactly is lutein, and how does it benefit your eyes? And how can you get this nutrient from your diet? Keep reading for answers to these and other questions regarding lutein and your eye health.

Lutein is part of the carotenoid family of antioxidants. Carotenoids are a type of phytonutrient, or plant chemical, found in the cells of many types of plants.

Carotenoids are responsible for the vibrant colors seen in many plants, such as the bright red, orange, and yellow hues of various fruits and vegetables.

While these pigments play an important role in plant health, they also provide health benefits for people who eat foods that are a good source of this phytonutrient.

Along with lutein, zeaxanthin is another important carotenoid that offers eye health benefits. Its structurally similar to lutein, with just a small difference in the arrangement of its atoms.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only dietary carotenoids found in your retina. Theyre concentrated mostly in the macula region, located at the back of your eye, which is essential for your vision. Because of where theyre concentrated, these two carotenoids are known as macular pigments.

As powerful antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin may protect your body and especially your eyes in numerous ways. With regards to your eye health, research suggests that these nutrients may help:

Aside from the benefits listed above, theres also evidence that lutein and zeaxanthin may provide benefits related to the following eye conditions:

Although theres no recommended dietary intake for lutein, its generally considered to be safe, even in higher amounts. The Food and Drug Administration classifies it as Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS).

Its estimated that many Americans only consume around 12 milligrams (mg) of lutein each day. But research shows that you likely need a higher intake of lutein to reduce the risk for developing AMD.

Research done for the large Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 found that 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin was effective at reducing the progression to advanced AMD.

This study involved more than 4,200 participants over a 5-year span. No adverse health effects were noted with this dosage, except for minor yellowing of the skin.

Additionally, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has noted that a daily dose of up to 20 mg of lutein is safe.

A variety of foods provide healthy doses of lutein. The highest amount of dietary lutein is found in leafy green vegetables, such as:

Lutein can also be found in other foods, such as:

Lutein is absorbed best when its taken with food that has a high fat content. This is because low-density lipoproteins are the main transport vehicle for lutein in your body.

Although dietary consumption is typically the best way to get the lutein you need, you can also boost your lutein intake with dietary supplements.

Lutein supplements are often sourced from marigold flowers and mixed with oils, but they can also be made synthetically.

Shop for lutein supplements online.

A number of nutrients work with lutein (or on their own) to help support eye health. These include:

Lutein is a carotenoid thats synthesized by plants. High concentrations of lutein and a similar phytonutrient, zeaxanthin, are found in the macula region of your eye. This part of your eye is essential for your vision.

Due to its powerful antioxidant properties, lutein may help reduce inflammation in your eyes, fight off free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and boost the sharpness of your vision. Research has shown that it may also have benefits related to various eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration.

Although theres no recommended dietary intake for lutein, its generally considered to be safe, even in higher amounts. Large studies that were done with 10 mg doses of lutein didnt report adverse health effects.

Many green vegetables are excellent sources of lutein, but you can also increase your intake with dietary supplements. Talk to your doctor about the dose of lutein thats right for you.

Originally posted here:
Lutein for Eyes: Benefits for Vision and Eye Health - Healthline

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