More protein, less hair?
LEAN, MEAN AND BALD
You went on a high-protein, low-carb diet to lose the flab and ended up losing hair instead! What’s the deal.
It turns out there may be a link. A study in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of medicine showed that vitamin deficiencies (particularly of B vitamins, zinc, and . iron) have been associated with hair loss. “On diet, especially low- carb, high-protein diets, there is alack of vitamins and minerals,” says Wilma Bergfeld, M.D., the lead author of the study and head of clinical research in the Cleveland Clinic’s department of dermatology. “These Unbalanced and quick diets tend to result if the weight loss is 20 pounds or grater”.
Best remedy:- Take daily multivitamin during and after the diet. Or, for the daring among you, try some fruits and vegetables.
Happy feet
The right insert can help take away foot pain
Supporting soles
Nearly all of us will be saddled with foot pain at some time in our lives. And foot pain is one of the quickest ways to bring most exercise programming to a screeching halt. For some people, orthotics, or shoe inserts, may be the answer .
Orthotics can provide extra cushioning, take pressure off sore spots, and even help control the motion of your feet as you move. Not all orthotics do all things, however. Here’s how to find the right one.
• Support your sport :- When you start an exercise programme , especially if you are a little heavy, some pain in the ball or heel of the foot is common because of the impact. To avoid this, try an insert that provide increased cushioning. An example would be Dr. Scholl’s Advantage Sport. YOU can also buy inserts that provide motion control, which are designed to improve your alignment and balance.
• Give it a week :- Orthotics should provide relief within a week. If your feet still hurt after that, see your doctor.
• Get extra padding :- Most dress shoes provide poor shock absorption. Dress shoe orthotics can relive foot pain and fatigue. Companies such as Airplus, Dr. Scholl’s and Profoot make orthotics for dress shoes.
Consider getting a custom fit :- Research shows that OTC orthotics can work as well as the pricey custom-made inserts. However, they are conditions such as leg length differences, where a podiatrist needs to create an insert to fit your specific needs. They are more expensive, but they last longer.
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Foot Fitness
The Acne Advantage
FACE OF HEART HEALTH
Finally, some good news. Those humiliating zits from your teenage years may have an upside. Researchers from the UK,s University of Bristol tracked about 10,000 male college students for 30 years or more and found that those who suffered from severe breakouts as young adults were a third likely to die from coronary heart disease.
Androgens-hormones involved in acne- may help prevent the narrowing of arteries, says study author Bruna Galobardes, MD . The findings may lead to
Androgen-related therapies to prevent heart disease.