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Fortifeye Vitamins Announces Release of Next-Gen Supplement

Fortifeye Vitamins Releases Next-Gen Curcumin

OCALA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2023 / Inflammation is a pervasive health concern affecting millions worldwide. Recognizing the need for effective natural remedies, recent studies have shed light on the remarkable benefits of curcumin and turmeric in combating inflammation. These findings have brought hope to individuals seeking alternative solutions for managing inflammation-related conditions.

Next Gen Curcumin

Next Gen Curcumin

Dr. Michael Lange, Optometric Physician and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and the team of doctors at Fortifeye Vitamins have been researching and looking for the best curcumin supplement for many years. Dr. Michael Lange and the Fortifeye Viamin team have been impressed with the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric and curcumin. After years of research, the team decided Curcugen™ was the best choice of curcumin to be used in the New Fortifeye Next Gen Curcumin supplement, Fortifeye Omega Relief and Fortifeye Omega Relief Extreme supplement. These evidence-based

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Healthy Body

It can take a while to replenish blood components after a donation

Adam Cohen and Dr. Judith James

Although it takes several weeks for our blood to return to normal after a donation, most people can resume usual activity levels the same day.

Adam’s Journal

We had a blood drive recently at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. When I complimented a coworker for participating, he mentioned it takes the body 56 days to “replenish” that pint of donated blood. Is that true?

Dr. James Prescribes

Not exactly. Blood donation centers require donors to wait eight weeks — 56 days — between donations to ensure their body has had adequate time to replenish the blood components lost during the previous donation. But the process doesn’t usually take that long.

When you donate blood, you give up a little less than 10% of your blood volume. In a healthy donor, plasma, the liquid component of blood, is replenished within 24 hours. Platelet and white blood cell counts return to normal in a few days to a week. But red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body, take

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Healthy Information

Does your diet have enough healthy fat? Here’s how to make sure

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Fat and food: When we hear those words together, we typically think bad things.

However, Sentara Healthcare Registered Dietitian Ashley Moody says eating fat can be good for us.

“When we think about good fats, we often think about monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids,” said Ashley. “All you need to know is that these are fatty acids. When we ingest them, when we eat them, they’re so essential! We need them, that’s why they’re called ‘essential fatty acids.'”

To show our options and see how easy it is to add healthy fats into our routine, Ashley and I worked on making a good, fat-friendly salad. We started off with some spinach and included the basics: carrots, broccoli and tomatoes.

Then, we added the good fat ingredients. Ashley gave me kudos for selecting unsalted almonds.

“You’ve made the healthiest choice,” she said.

Ashley said

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Healthy Plan

NCDHHS releases plan to tackle food insecurity

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  • Nearly 17% of children in North Carolina qualify as food insecure. NCDHHS is rolling out a new plan to expand the impact of existing programs to tackle food insecurity and more.
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Over 1 million people in North Carolina don’t know where their next meal is coming from. When looking at food insecurity for children, 17% qualify as food insecure. In an effort to decrease food insecurity and ensure viable nutrition for families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is rolling out a Nutrition Security Action Plan. 

There are three key strategy areas for the plan:

  1. Increase the reach of NCDHHS’s nutrition programs.
  2. Build connections between NCDHHS’ health care and nutrition supports.
  3. Increase breastfeeding support and rates.

There are several programs already in place to help support the department’s overall strategic goal. These programs include the Food and Nutrition Services Program (FNS

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Healthy Body

10 Mental Health Awareness Month Activities

In the weeks after my daughter returned home from an inpatient mental health treatment early this year, she and I spent a lot of time by the stream that curls through my apartment complex. There, she began to rediscover some of the simple joys she once loved as a curious, carefree child. We turned over rocks in a stream to see the life in miniature living beneath, pulled up some wild onion grasses, and took samples of everything back home to look at under a microscope.

There was something essential in these mental health awareness activities, in the science, the learning, the wonder, and in the grounding of her and me together. There was something profoundly human about reveling in the everyday parts of nature that we come to overlook when our lives get too complicated and hurried. Here are other May mental health awareness month activities you can try

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Healthy Information

Work Night Shifts? Nutritionist Shares 3 Important Diet Tips

Working night shifts have been associated with an increased risk of different health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal issues, hormonal imbalance, metabolic problems, etc. But more often than not, those who work the night shift may not have much choice in the matter. They have to simply do their best in the given circumstances. Night shift workers can take certain steps to reduce the negative effects of their routine on their body. This includes changes in not only their lifestyle but also their diet. In this regard, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recently shared some important advice. Find out more below.
Also Read: Turmeric Milk Tea – A Golden Elixir For Good Health. See How To Make It And How It Benefits You

3 Important Diet Tips For Those Who Work Night Shifts, Given By A Nutritionist:

1. Have a millet-based meal before leaving for work

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How To Manage PCOD – Dietitian Shared Full-Day Meal Plan For PCOD Diet

In recent years, the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) has surged, affecting countless women across the globe. PCOD is a hormonal disorder that not only disrupts the menstrual cycle but also induces other health problems like weight gain, facial hair, insulin resistance and fertility issues. Many factors can lead to PCOD, including poor lifestyle, genetic disposition, stress and environmental effects. This is a metabolic condition and can be controlled through a good diet. A nutritionist shared some meal ideas for a day of an ideal PCOD diet, and it can be very helpful to plan yours.  

Also Read: 7 Healthy Eating Habits For Women With PCOS

Can PCOD Be Cured By Diet? 

We can’t say that a healthy diet can cure PCOD but it can positively manage the symptoms and curb other health problems associated with it. Along with a good exercise routine, a good diet may reverse the

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Health Benefits of Biotin

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Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, MS

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a B vitamin that’s essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as cellular signaling and gene regulation.

Biotin is concentrated in several foods, including eggs and fish, and is naturally produced by your gut bacteria. Biotin deficiency is rare, and supplementation isn’t usually necessary for healthy people.

That said, biotin supplements may be helpful for certain populations, including pregnant women and those with some medical conditions.

Here’s everything you need to know about biotin, including its health benefits and side effects.

Benefits of Biotin

Biotin is found in many plant and animal-based foods, including eggs, meat, nuts, and seeds. In addition to dietary intake, bacteria residing in the large intestine, such as Bacteroides fragilis, Fusobacterium varium, Prevotella copri, and Campylobacter coli, naturally produce biotin.

Because

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Healthy Body

Your Healthy Family: Basic fitness

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, aimed at raising awareness about the many health benefits of physical activity. The Office on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to also encourage people to get active using the Move Your Way® resources [health.gov] and interactive Move Your Way Activity Planner [health.gov]. It’s also a great time to support youth sports participation using the National Youth Sports Strategy [health.gov]. Don’t forget to check out these Healthy People 2030 physical activity evidence-based resources [health.gov] you can implement in your community. Lastly, share our list of MyHealthfinder tips [health.gov] to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity.

I spoke with Kevin Roberts, who is a licensed athletic trainer and the manager of

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Healthy meal kits for weight loss and fitness-friendly eating

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Salad with Multi-Colored Fruit, Vegetables, and Grilled Chicken

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If you’re trying to level up to a healthier lifestyle, you’ve likely heard the news: Just exercising doesn’t cut it. A good diet is just as important as cardio or daily workouts, and some research even says a bad diet can negate the positive effects of exercise. 

But healthy, balanced eating can be a challenge. Sometimes you just want to steer clear of the kitchen and order takeout after a long day (we’ve all been there). One thing meal kit delivery services do is make it easy to stay consistent with your eating habits throughout the week. 

If your doctor recommends weight loss for a certain condition, or you want to make the switch to fitness-friendly eating, then good news: There are plenty of meal kit companies that offer meals (and even entire plans) aimed at doctor-approved eating

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