Defend Yourself Against the Dangers of Inflammation

Help fight illness and disease with an anti-inflammatory diet, improved exercise and sleep habits and more. Learn how with easy-to-follow advice in the FREE downloadable guide from University Health News, Inflammation Causes & Effects: Acute vs. chronic inflammation, joint inflammation, fatigue and inflammation, and anti-inflammatory foods

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Inflammation is one of your body’s automatic responses to illness and injury. Chemicals act to stimulate blood flow to the affected area, starting the healing process. The resulting acute inflammation is your body’s defense mechanism where your immune system responds to a threat, neutralizes it, and then returns to normal.

But what happens if the inflammation persists? How and why can an infection or injury produce chronic inflammation? Are there ways to combat chronic inflammation? What can you do to prevent chronic inflammation?

You’ll get the answers to these questions and more in a new FREE downloadable guide, Inflammation Causes & Effects: Acute vs. chronic inflammation, joint inflammation, fatigue and inflammation, and anti-inflammatory foods. Written by the editors of University Health News, Inflammation Causes & Effects details the condition’s causes and remedies. And clarifies common confusion surrounding inflammation.

The dangers of chronic inflammation

Chronic inflammation often does not show warning signs. And when it does, its symptoms vary depending on the area of the body affected. Essentially, you probably won’t know you have chronic inflammation until you develop symptoms of an inflammatory disease, such as the aching joints of rheumatoid arthritis or the diarrhea and other signs of ulcerative colitis. This is why it’s essential to make changes to your lifestyle and health habits now. Let Inflammation Causes & Effects be your guide to improvement.

Inflammation shows up as a marker and symptom in more and more serious illnesses and diseases. In Inflammation Causes & Effects you’ll read about the latest news and studies connecting inflammation with atherosclerosis, heart attacks and stroke. You’ll also get information on the link between cancer and inflammation. And how scientists and doctors are researching relationships connecting depression and neurodegenerative disorders and inflammation. Skin ailments, diabetes, digestive disorders, fatigue and more are all also covered.

What conditions promote chronic inflammation? Can chronic inflammation be prevented?

There are several ways to reduce your risk of chronic inflammation. The first is your diet. Processed foods, high-fat meats, refined carbohydrates, and sugars are among the foods promoting inflammation. Learn ways to avoid these foods and replace them with anti-inflammatory options, in Inflammation Causes & Effects.

An anti-inflammatory diet is one rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and also includes a bounty of antioxidant vitamins A and C as well as vitamins B6 and K, fiber, and potassium. But which fruits are best? Can fruit juice be an effective substitute for whole fruits? Do all types of fish offer anti-inflammatory benefits? Where can you find whole grains? And why you need to be wary of some food packaging and marketing claims.

Learn how easy it can be to shift your diet away from inflammation-promoting foods and toward an anti-inflammatory diet that is healthy and tasty. Inflammation Causes & Effects is your resource.

Additional lifestyle changes to reduce your inflammation risk

In addition to your diet, there are other lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the onset and minimize the damaging effects of chronic inflammation. A daily 30-minute walk is an easy and enjoyable way to reduce the negative impact of inflammation. Improving your daytime routine to encourage a better night’s sleep is another way to reduce inflammation. Taming stress and anxiety with self-management techniques like meditation, calming breathing routines, and regular exercise.

Start your defense against inflammation with smart diet and lifestyle choices. You’ll not only feel better but get protection against the hidden disease dangers lurking in your body. Let the free guide from University Health News, Inflammation Causes & Effects show you easy ways to minimize inflammation’s effects on your body.

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Lose weight and keep it off

The only weight-loss diet plan you’ll need with expert information and easy-to-follow advice in the FREE downloadable guide from University Health News, Weight-Loss Secrets: 30 natural ways to lose weight or manage your weight – foods to avoid, how to stop cravings, the best diet plans, and more

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Your clothing is a little tighter. You have less energy. The number on the scale continues to creep up. An old photo makes you think, “Wow, look how skinny I was.” There are several driving forces that can push us towards the decision to lose weight.

However, the No. 1 reason to lose excess weight is your health!

The list of conditions linked to excess weight is hefty: cardiac disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more.  Introducing a new FREE downloadable guide, Weight-Loss Secrets: 30 natural ways to lose weight or manage your weight – foods to avoid, how to stop cravings, the best diet plans, and more. With this report, you can make a dramatic change to your weight and health!

Why is losing weight so difficult?

If losing weight was easy, then no one would be obese. We all know that’s far from the case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 36.5 percent of Americans are obese with a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. With Weight-Loss Secrets, we’ll give you 30 easy-to-follow tips you can use today to lose weight and start feeling better.

Ever wonder how you can eat so little, but still gain weight while exercising your butt off? Weight-Loss Secrets will teach you how to find those hidden calories that can be problematic to hitting your goals.

Are you hungry all the time? You may be suffering from a leptin abnormality, a hormone that inhibits hunger. Weight-Loss Secrets has several diet plans to increase leptin sensitivity to tell your brain to stop eating.

Healthy snacks to add to your diet

Snacking is unavoidable. What’s important is that when you get those hunger pangs in between meals, you don’t reach for the chips, cookies, or processed junk food. Weight-Loss Secrets has all of the low-calorie, high-nutrition healthy snacks that can keep you satisfied until your next meal. There’s even options you can prepare days in advance. Quick snack packs can help with portion control while also ensuring that you eat healthy, even when you are on the go.

Healthiest fruits and vegetables

We have all been told since we were young that we should eat our fruits and vegetables. But with so many, what are the healthiest vegetables and fruits? Weight-Loss Secrets has the answers. Fruits are generally loaded with fiber and are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Not only are vegetables packed with nutrients, but they can also be great fat-burning foods. Get your FREE copy of Weight-Loss Secrets to find out which fruits and vegetables you need in your diet today.

Healthy Fats?

Not all fats are created equal. In fact, some can help you lose weight, while some you want to avoid at all costs. When it comes to fat, Weight-Loss Secrets tells you what to look for when browsing nutrition labels. It also has the sources of healthy fats you need in your diet to keep you feeling full and give you fuel throughout your day.

Weight-Loss Secrets is packed with information to help you to lose weight and keep it off. You’ll learn:

• How much water you should drink a day
• Proper portion sizes and how to practice portion control
• Why you should avoid weight-loss supplements
• How stress can lead to weight gain, and how to relieve it
• And so much more!

With this FREE guide, along with your own determination and will-power, you can lose weight and make a dramatic improvement to your life. Don’t wait. Enhance your athletic abilities, increase your self-esteem, and make shopping for clothes fun again. Get your FREE copy of Weight-Loss Secrets: 30 natural ways to lose weight or manage your weight – foods to avoid, how to stop cravings, the best diet plans, and more today!

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Get Headache Pain Relief

Defend yourself from painful headaches with expert prevention and treatment advice in the FREE downloadable guide from University Health News, Headache Relief: Your symptom and treatment guide to migraines plus chronic, cluster, sinus, and tension headaches

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Everyone gets headaches. Headaches have common causes like the foods we eat, stress, allergies and colds, dehydration, weather conditions as well as rarer reasons like thyroid disorders, tumors, over exertion, and blood clots. Whatever the cause, headaches are painful and disruptive. And sometimes a sign of additional danger.

If you are a regular sufferer or occasionally experience headaches but have difficulty feeling better, you are invited to download the new guide – Headache Relief: Your symptom and treatment guide to migraines plus chronic, cluster, sinus, and tension headaches. Free, from the editors of University Health News, Headache Relief is your guide to treating and preventing all types of headaches.

When is an OTC pain reliever enough? Can alternate therapies be useful? How can you easily recognize something more serious and know what to do? When should you be worried and call a doctor?

In Headache Relief: Your symptom and treatment guide to migraines plus chronic, cluster, sinus, and tension headaches you’ll find the causes and symptoms of the many distinct headaches that can affect you.

The Mystery of Migraine Headaches

Migraines are mysterious condition. Affecting more than 28 million people a year, there are many types of migraines with each having various stages and symptoms. Migraine causes vary from hereditary to medical conditions to outside forces.

Whatever starts the migraine pain, you want it to be finished as quickly as possible! Let Headache Relief show the way to being pain-free. While being aware of and avoiding your own migraine triggers may be the best cure, many times, medications are the best way to treat these headaches. While Headache Relief brings you information on common medication pain relief options, you’ll also read about prescription options like triptans, beta-blockers, anticonvulsants and new treatments like CGRP antagonists.

Common Tension Headaches

Tension headaches range from episodic to chronic. And as the name suggests, stress-induced muscle tightness is the likely cause. Pain medications are the most common form of relief but alternate therapies focused on the root causes of the tension headaches are helpful. Learn about the benefits of meditation, massage, biofeedback and cognitive-behavioral therapy for treatment of tension headaches.

Diagnosing a Sinus Headache

A sinus headache causes pain at the front of the head, between the eyes, and down the nose, radiating out across the cheekbones. And it is often the result of a sinus infection or allergies. Sinus headaches are usually simple to treat with easy-to-find remedies in the OTC section of your pharmacy. Headache Relief: Your symptom and treatment guide to migraines plus chronic, cluster, sinus, and tension headaches is your guide fast relief.

Other Types of Headaches – When Should You Be Worried?

Headaches have many causes. And there are many types of headaches. Most are easy to treat and do not occur frequently. But some headaches are serious and have potentially major consequences. If you develop a sudden and severe headache, you should contact your doctor. This is especially true if you recently sustained a head injury, or if the headache is accompanied by certain other symptoms outlined in Headache Relief.

Understand the symptoms and consequences of lesser-known headache types like thunderclap headaches, icepick headaches, exertion headaches, weather headaches, brain aneurysm headaches, and more in Headache Relief: Your symptom and treatment guide to migraines plus chronic, cluster, sinus, and tension headaches.  Get your copy today!

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How Can You Avoid Colds and Flu?

Protect yourself from the aches, pains, and discomfort of colds and flu with expert information and easy-to-follow advice in the FREE downloadable guide from University Health News, Cold & Flu Prevention: Common-sense remedies for preventing, fighting off, and treating the common cold and flu

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ACHOOO! Uh oh. You may be catching something. Is it the flu? Or just a cold?

Whether it’s a cold or flu, you know either can wipe you out and make you feel miserable. What can you do to prevent them? And if you do get catch a cold or the flu, what’s the best treatment?

Introducing a new FREE downloadable guide: Cold & Flu Prevention: Common-sense remedies for preventing, fighting off, and treating the common cold and flu. Written by the editors of University Health News, Cold & Flu Prevention will prepare you for the coming flu season. Use our experts’ science-backed information to stay healthy all winter long.

Are you ready for flu season? The right food and fitness plan is your prescription for better health

Flu season begins in October and runs until late spring. While the severity of each flu season varies, the steps you can take to prevent the flu are the same. Don’t miss the easy-to-follow advice to keep you healthy and active in Cold & Flu Prevention.

Food is the fuel your body needs to keep its organs and systems working properly. Inadequate calorie and nutrient intake is associated with a weaker immune system. Keep foods high in zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, C, and E on your menu during flu season. Find out which foods are your best sources of these disease-fighting nutrients in your FREE copy of Cold & Flu Prevention.

What about vitamin, mineral, probiotic, and herbal supplements? University Health News’ Cold & Flu Prevention gives you the straight facts on what works and what doesn’t. In short, for flu prevention our advice is to get your required nutrients from complete meals. Popping pills is simply a waste of money. And sometimes dangerous to your health.

Your immune system also benefits from proper sleep and regular exercise. Getting a good night’s sleep not only recharges your brain and body but also allows your immune system to produce important virus- and disease-fighters. And with the onset of cold weather, it’s important to maintain strong exercise habits to combat colds and flu. For more details, download your free copy of Cold & Flu Prevention.

Can hand washing really help prevent colds and flu?

Myth or fact? Is regular hand washing a path to cold and flu prevention? Experts believe that the single most effective action you can take to prevent colds and flu is to wash your hands. While you probably know that hand washing is important, you may not know how to wash your hands properly to reduce your risks. Cold & Flu Prevention is your guide to the healthy habits you need to protect yourself.

It’s not only your hands that need attention but everything you and your family touches. Food prep; bathroom use; handling of phones and TV remotes; kids’ toys; doors and cupboards; and more! Learn where viruses are lurking and how best to defeat them.

Should I get a flu shot?

Flu vaccines continue to cause confusion. How effective are flu shots? When should I get my flu shot? Will the flu vaccine itself give me the flu? Can I get a flu shot if I’m allergic to eggs? Do mercury-free flu vaccines exist? Am I too old to get a flu shot? Does this year’s flu vaccine protect me against both influenza A and influenza B?

Cold & Flu Prevention gives you all the facts and the options available to you so you’ll be best protected from the flu. Get your questions answered and concerns addressed in this free guide. And then, go get a flu shot!

Common-sense and natural remedies for colds and flu

What happens if you get the flu? Or contract a cold? Is there anything you can do to feel better faster? Cold & Flu Prevention is filled with advice to get you up and about and back to feeling yourself. You’ll read about the wide-range of over-the-counter options available from modern medicine that can help relieve cold and flu symptoms. The free guide also shares the most effective natural strategies to get you back on your feet. The benefits of many old-school remedies are reviewed, from hot beverages and broth to salt-water gargles and saline nasal rinses. If you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck, you won’t want to miss any of this easy-to-follow advice.

In the war on colds and flu, there is no silver bullet. The best advice for avoiding the flu and colds is to practice the wide-range of healthy habits outlined in University Health News’ free guide Cold & Flu Prevention. Learn how to attack the virus with a strong defense. Build your immune system through diet, exercise, sleep, daily practices, and of course a flu shot. Let Cold & Flu Prevention be your guide to a healthy season.

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Feeling down, weak, or tired? Could be low vitamin D.

Protect yourself from serious disease with expert information and easy-to-follow advice in the FREE downloadable guide from University Health News, Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, signs, and side effects – plus vitamin D benefits and the best vitamin D sources.

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, signs, and side effect – plus vitamin D benefits and the best vitamin D sources

Learn about vitamin D’s role as an anti-inflammatory, as an immune-system booster, for muscle and bone strength and protector against common diseases

Vitamin D is known as the “Sunshine Vitamin”. The sun is your best, most natural form of supplementing vitamin D. But how do you know if you are low on vitamin D? What are the symptoms indicating a vitamin D deficiency?

Overall fatigue, generalized weakness and depression are common signs of low vitamin D. But there are many other health symptoms that can indicate a vitamin D deficiency. And any of these symptoms can point to many other diseases or conditions. That’s why if you’re experiencing any of them, especially if you are feeling multiple symptoms over an extended period of time, it’s important to discuss a blood test with your doctor to measure your vitamin D level.

What does a Vitamin D Blood Test Measure?

A vitamin D blood test goes by many names including 25-hydroxy vitamin D test. The “optimal” range for vitamin D is 40.0 to 60.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).

The new guide from University Health News, Vitamin D Deficiency, details the numbers you need to monitor and strive for. Vitamin D Deficiency also explains why there’s no universal set “optimal” level of vitamin D and the reasons why.

Low Vitamin D Levels. Now What?

An insufficient level of vitamin D is linked to many health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and other weak bone conditions, asthma, and depression. Increasing your intake of vitamin D will not fix existing problems. Adequate vitamin D is needed to help lower your risk of developing these diseases.

What are some ways to reverse your vitamin D deficiency? The easiest way is to get outside. Sunshine is the best source of vitamin D. Exposing your skin to twenty to thirty minutes of midday sun each day is all most people need to absorb adequate levels of vitamin D.

If your lifestyle, geography or the time of year limits your ability to be outside in the sunshine, there are alternatives. Few foods contain natural vitamin D but you will find the vitamin in many types of fish, egg yolks, organ meats and high-fat dairy. Also, many foods are fortified with vitamin D. A consistent and simple way to get your daily does of vitamin D of course is through supplements. For details on the pros and cons of each of these alternate sources of vitamin D, be sure to consult your doctor as well as download and read Vitamin D Deficiency from University Health News.

Ongoing Vitamin D Research

Medical opinion continues to be divided on what constitutes an adequate level of vitamin D in our bodies, the best ways to control our vitamin D intake and the vitamin’s role in many diseases, conditions and body functions. Important studies continue to be published and research is ongoing.

In Vitamin D Deficiency, you’ll read about the latest studies exploring connections between low vitamin D and breast and colon cancer, fatigue, elevated blood pressure, muscle strength, osteoporosis as well as adequate vitamin D levels and brain function.

Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition. For most of us, it is easy to fix. Learn to recognize the symptoms of low vitamin D as well as the easy ways to reduce your risk for serious health issues by reading Vitamin D Deficiency from University Health News.

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Complete Nutrition: Low-carb diet, high-protein foods, healthy meal plans, how to use a calorie counter, and more

Create healthy meal plans and discover the Superfoods that can transform your plate into a passport to better health, a longer life, and a trimmer, happier you!

Dear Friend,
We all know certain foods are better for us. We know that a healthy diet has less red meat, less salt, more fruits and vegetables.

But what else? Are there foods that can do even more for us…foods that can offer added protection against diseases, help keep our minds sharp, our waists slim, our hearts sound, and our bones strong?

The answer is “Yes!” There are superfoods …foods that can fight the diseases of aging… foods that restore energy… foods that help you look and feel better…foods that keep you healthier and living longer.

In a new FREE guide from University Health News you’ll meet these superfoods. You’ll meet the standout choices among vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and more. And you’ll see how easy it is to incorporate these powerhouses into delicious healthy diet plans.

Complete Nutrition is a handbook for healthy eating. You’ll read about those foods that are proven to reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, heart disease and stroke. You’ll find a food to protect your vision, a drink that can halve your risk of cardiovascular disease, and a “sweet” way to lower blood pressure.

Plus, you can win and lose at the same time! The magic of a super-food diet is that it is also a weight loss diet. As you’re boosting your wellness, you can shed pounds and slim your shape! And all with foods that are delicious, affordable, easy to find and easy to prepare.

Complete Nutrition is yours absolutely free. And you can download it now!

Healthy meal plans let you put away the calorie counter!

Healthy meal plans emphasize nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish. Filling your plate with nutrient-rich foods keeps your calories in check.

Most vegetables provide less than 50 calories per one-half cup cooked or one-cup raw serving. A super-grain like quinoa has only 111 calories in a half cup serving. And peaches and plums are calorie bargains at about 50 calories per serving.

And just as they are low calorie foods, the superfoods you’ll meet in this empowering FREE Guide are brimming with benefits…foods that will fortify your body and mind, boost your disease resistance, and add to your independence and longevity.

For example, you always heard that carrots were good for your eyes. The fact is, they are. But did you know that tomatoes offer added protection against breast cancer…that asparagus can fortify the immune system…and blueberries have proven protective effects on brain health? For our full harvest of super fruits and vegetables, download your FREE Guide now.

High-protein foods. Low-carb diet. Raw foods.Paleo diets.
How do you sort it all out? Your FREE Guide does that for you!

Confused by all the “food fights?” Diets that fixate on a handful of foods actually deprive your body of the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed to provide real disease protection.

Healthy meal plans, ones that build your protection against disease, are comprehensive and inclusive. They do not confine your choices, they refine those choices.

Healthy meal plans expand your repertoire of healthy dinner ideas—while cutting wasted, empty calories.

The great thing about healthy meal plans is that they are easy. There are no points to count. No rigid menus. You enjoy foods that are not overly processed, refined—or expensive. You’ll lower your risk of a host of age-related diseases—all while savoring foods that will boost your energy and your spirits.

Complete Nutrition puts the preventive and health-giving powers of good food in your hands! And it’s yours to download right now-absolutely free!

You’ll meet Superfoods from A(almonds) to Z(zucchini)…plus many more that will surprise, delight—and even shock you!

Healthy meal plans are no longer just broccoli and bulgar. Far from it. Nutritional research experts now know that superfoods include a variety of proteins, grains, beverages, even fats, herbs, and spices.

When it comes to protein, both quantity and type are important. Healthy meal plans include a healthy protein package. Fish offers protein packaged with healthful omega-3 fatty acids. Beans, along with protein, give you fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

A one-ounce serving of peanuts provides 7 grams of protein—the highest protein content of all types of nuts, and about the same as an ounce of meat. Plus, they have heart-healthy fat and fiber.

Shocking surprise: Chocolate. Yes, it makes the superfood list. The nutrients in dark chocolate can bring down blood pressure and cholesterol levels. (Choose chocolate that is a least 70% cocoa.)

And did you know that the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet is coffee? Good old Joe. And you gain the antioxidant benefits from decaf as well.

In your FREE guide, you’ll read why bananas may be the perfect food for athletes…how a handful of red cherries can ease arthritis symptoms, and how the golden spice turmeric may brighten the prospects for successfully preventing Alzheimer’s!

Superfoods make healthy meal plans a practical reality.

Superfoods are the all-stars you want in your starting line-up. Does every food you eat have to be a superfood? Of course not. But by including superfoods in your daily meals you can gain years of healthier—and happier—living.

You’re not making sacrifices; you’re making smart substitutions. You already know you should give up the bacon and the bagels. Start the day instead with oatmeal (great for reducing bad cholesterol) topped with blueberries, have an orange or grapefruit (for vitamin C). And don’t forget the coffee.

In Complete Nutrition you’ll get ideas for every meal…from easy breakfasts to healthy desserts (with dark chocolate, of course!) …from brown-bag lunches to weekend brunches.

Your FREE Guide includes tips for planning a weekly menu…for kitchen short-cuts…managing portion size…and simplifying shopping.

Satisfy your “healthy” appetite—with this FREE Guide!

Complete Nutrition will show you how accessible healthy diet plans are. You’ll find it’s easy it is to supercharge your diet with foods that are bursting with nutrients…foods that bring new variety to your dinner table…foods that are neither exotic or expensive…foods that can protect your health and bolster your energy.

Get your copy of Complete Nutrition today. It’s yours—absolutely free!

Yours for lasting good health,

Tim Cole
Editorial Director
P.S. In the Free Guide you’ll also learn which cooking oil is the number-one choice for healthy diet plans…which five herbs and spices make the superfood list…and which nut is a top source of vitamin E. And want to know if that bread really is “whole grain?” The Guide will tell you what to look for.

P.P.S. Does red wine really help your heart? How about other “adult” beverages? For a definitive answer see page 26 of the Guide.

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Abdominal Pain: Diverticulitis, stomach ulcer, gastritis, gallbladder pain, and GERD—symptoms and treatments

Discover the keys to better digestive health! This new free guide will show you how to control and prevent gallstones, GERD symptoms, IBS, stomach ulcer symptoms, gastritis, and other “gut issues.”

Dear Friend,

Although most “gut issues” are not life-threatening, they are disruptive, potentially damaging, and most always painful. A digestive system disorder not only takes away the pleasures of food but can rob your body of the vital benefits food provides.

The good news is that you can achieve a calmer, quieter existence with your digestive system. You can address, prevent, and treat the most common troublemakers including GERD symptoms (gastroesophageal reflux disease), irritable bowel syndrome, gallbladder pain, diverticulitis, stomach ulcer, and constipation symptoms.

In Abdominal Pain: Diverticulitis, stomach ulcer, gastritis, gallbladder pain, and GERD—symptoms and treatments, University Health News editors will give you an empowering understanding of your digestive system, how it works, why and how it sometimes acts up, and most important, what you can do about it.

What causes my heartburn? Why does my stomach churn after meals? Are ulcer symptoms triggered by stress? How do I know if I have gallstones? What are the safest constipation cures?

In the free guide, you’ll learn the mechanics of heartburn—and why people with chronic GERD symptoms are at risk for a more serious condition. You’ll be briefed on the preventing gastritis. You’ll read why stress is not the main cause of ulcers… the 6 gallstones symptoms …and three safe and sound ways to avoid constipation.

This new guide will show you the strategies and remedies that work to restore calm and prevent recurrence. Download your copy now. It’s yours absolutely free!

What is the digestive system?

It’s a series of hollow organs—mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon—plus three solid organs—liver, pancreas, and gallbladder—that work in concert to convert the food you eat into the nutrients your body needs to live and to thrive.

Most often it works smoothly. But sometimes it rebels. The causes of abdominal pain and digestion problems can range from the foods you choose to the stress you’re under. It can be inherited from birth or come with advancing years. Regardless of source, the good news is that there are solutions. That’s what this free guide is all about.

You can ease GERD symptoms…end discomfort of indigestion… and keep your entire digestive system working at its best.

If you have heartburn, you are not alone. Just turn on the TV. From Alka-Seltzer to Zantac, you’ll find ads promising heartburn relief. But what are the best—and safest—ways to get relief from GERD symptoms? And can you stop heartburn before it ever begins?

In this guide you’ll find why reflux occurs…which foods (including some surprises) are likely to trigger GERD symptoms… your best choices in medications…and three small lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference in lowering your future risk of GERD.

You’ll read about the surgical options to alleviate GERD. You’ll be alerted to important advances in treating Barrett’s Esophagus, a precancerous complication of chronic GERD. And you’ll learn how Botox is being used to help people with the inability to swallow.

And while we all have the occasional stomach ache, how can you tell if those indigestion symptoms could be something more serious?

This free Guide will add to your understanding of the causes and con-sequences of gastritis symptoms…why an accurate diagnosis is so important… the link to stomach ulcer symptoms…plus the triple therapy that lets an ulcer to heal and lowers the chance that it will come back.

Don’t let heartburn or indigestion keep you up another night. Download your copy of this fact-filled guide today! It’s yours absolutely free!

You can end the “food fights” that trigger gallstones… aggravate IBS…provoke diverticulitis…and worsen GERD symptoms.

“Through the teeth, past the gums, look out stomach, here it comes!” Many of our digestion system problems arise from what we insist on eating and drinking. Sometimes it’s just one too spicy meal. More often, problems are caused by the cumulative effect of our ongoing food and diet choices.

In Abdominal Pain you’ll read why—and how—some foods affect our digestive systems…which foods you should forgo and which you should add to your daily diet. You’ll discover…

• The “superfood” that can supercharge your defenses against diverticulitis (See page 23!)
• Seven foods that can anger the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) (Culprits named on page 19)
• Foods you don’t have to give up even with stomach ulcer symptoms. (Read the good news on page 8.)
• Entrée options that are easy the digestive tract. (See page 26.)

The Guide shares findings on celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. You’ll learn how it can start in adults who have never had a problem. You’ll be briefed on the importance of treatment…the keys to an accurate diagnosis…and three surprising hidden sources of gluten.

You know that gallbladder pain is generated by gallstones. But which foods are likely to precipitate gallstones? What other gallstones symptoms will accompany the pain? Why are women more at risk? Should you opt for gallbladder surgery? The Guide will tell you.

Abdominal Pain will give you vital information for addressing chronic pancreatitis. You’ll read what doctors are learning about stopping the progression of cirrhosis. And you’ll find out about advances that can effectively prevent and treat hepatitis A, B, C and D.

Keep your digestive system healthier and happier. Get your copy of Abdominal Pain now. It’s yours to download—absolutely free!

Smooth your food’s journey every inch of the way…from easing and ending GERD symptoms to regaining and maintaining regularity.

The digestive system from mouth to anus is nearly 30 feet in length. The organs of the gut are almost always moving, driven by muscles in their walls. As we age, those muscles move their contents at a more leisurely pace. But, by being proactive, you can keep things moving and enjoy the peace and pleasure of better digestion.

We’ve all suffered constipation symptoms. However, chronic constipation can lead to hemorrhoids and anal fissures. The free guide explains the best ways to treat constipation without resorting to laxatives. You’ll find tips for reducing your susceptibility to an anal fissure…for treating proctitis…and for soothing hemorrhoid pain.

You’ll learn how Crohn’s disease can affect not just the small intestine, but all areas of the gastrointestinal tract. You’ll be briefed on the symptoms of IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease)…how IBD is diagnosed…and a new category of drugs derived from human genes that offer targeted treatment of severe Crohn’s disease that has not responded to other drugs.

Plus, the free guide will give you practical guidance for insuring your digestive wellness. You’ll find easy-to-adopt tips for healthier eating. You’ll get important screening guidelines for preventive care. And you’ll get tips for minimizing digestion-harming stress, for adding exercise to your routine, and for maintaining a healthy weight.

Take the anxiety out of eating and put your digestive system back on its best behavior! Get your free copy of this valuable report today!

Yours for lasting good health,

Tim Cole, Editorial Director

P.S. Like every University Health News report, this guide is 100% advertising-free. We are committed to bringing you health information that is useful, authoritative, and impartial. The guide is yours to download now—absolutely free!

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“Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder

Take a depression test to see if your depression symptoms indicate you’re suffering from a serious condition

Dear Friend,

Have you ever asked yourself “Am I depressed?” Most people have. While many people feel blue some of the time, for some, these feelings are more persistent and can have a lasting impact on their lives. This is depression, a physical disease like any other.

Depression symptoms come in many forms. From mild to moderate to severe, depression symptoms come disguised as normal, everyday feelings.

Symptoms like:

• Feeling sad or down most of the time
• Difficulty concentrating
• Feelings of helplessness
• Increased use of alcohol
• Low self-esteem
• Neglecting your personal care
• And many more.

Unsure if these signs indicate you are suffering from depression? Your next step is to speak with your doctor. But there are some things you can do before getting an appointment. First, you’ll want to immediately download the free report, “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder from University Health News.

In this free guide, you’ll find depression tests to help you self-diagnose your condition before seeing a physician. These depression tests ask you questions about your energy and sleep; to evaluate your memory and concentration; to assess your appetite and much more.

Following the completion of a screening questionnaire, your physician will likely continue with a physical exam and some lab tests. Which lab tests are most common? Are brain scans customary? Should you expect to undergo a sleep study? Find out in our free report, “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder.

What causes depression?

There are dozens of internal and external factors that can produce changes in the brain, leading to depression. The triggers range from stress and illness to lifestyle and medications. Stress is actually a good thing . . . in the appropriate amounts. But what happens when you’re under too much stress?

And suffering from a chronic disease can definitely bring on bouts of depression but did you know that the research is now pointing to depression itself leading to chronic illnesses like heart disease?

If you’re depressed, you often have difficulty getting out of bed and taking proper care of yourself but poor lifestyle habits can also lead to depression. Find out how your sleep routine and food and nutrition choices can reduce your depression risk. Download “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder now.

What are your depression symptoms telling you and your doctor?

A diagnosis of depression can range from mild, infrequent occurrences like seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to severe bouts of bipolar and clinical depression. An onset of seasonal affective disorder is usually tied to the change in seasons. Winter’s lack of sunlight, disrupts your body’s circadian rhythm and causes mild, but temporary type of depression.

But many people suffer from more serious forms of depression. The two main clinical depression diseases are Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder. And even more severe depressive conditions include bipolar disorder and psychotic depression. Each serious and complex, their symptoms fall in a wide range of feelings and physical characteristics.

Read the latest medical thinking on all types of depression – how to recognize them, how to treat them, how to live with them – in the free guide, “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder.

Depression symptoms in women and men

Diagnosing depression can be difficult. And the fact that depression symptoms can present themselves differently across genders, adds to the complexity. Depression often coexists with other health and mental conditions that have a higher prevalence in women. Hormonal differences and variances in displays of emotions contribute to challenges in diagnosing the disease. And your age impacts the signs you and your doctor assess in your diagnosis and treatment. Young children, teens adults and the elderly all can express depression symptoms.
Learn the details, particularly the unique signs of depression in women and me, in your free guide.

Best medications to treat depression symptoms

Numerous anitdepressants are available to elevate depression sufferers’ moods. After complete evaluations of any depression tests, physical exams and lab tests you physician may prescribe depression medications like:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), or paroxetine (Paxil).

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) like duloxetine (Cymbalta), venlafaxine (Effexor), and desvenlafaxine (Pristiq).

Reuptake inhibitors and receptor blockers like trazodone (Desyrel) and nefazodone (Serzone).

Newer antidepressants that work a little differently from those listed above include bupropion (Wellbutrin), Mirtazapine (Remeron), vilazodone (Viibryd), and vortioxetine (Brintellix).

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are the oldest antidepressants, and include imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), desipramine (Norpramin), amitriptyline (Elavil), and clomipramine (Anafranil).

And Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), also an older class of drugs including tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), and selegiline (Emsam, which comes in a skin patch formulation).

As with any medication, it’s important to follow your physician’s instructions and understand how the drug should work. Potential side-effects, discussed in this free guide, should also be review with your doctor.

How to beat depression, naturally

In your free copy of “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder you’ll also get the pros and cons of complementary and alternative therapies. What works and what’s overblown hype.

St. John’s wort? The popular depression remedy can be effective for mild-to-moderate depression but the herb has side effects.
Roseroot? A new study suggests it may be effective but without the troublesome side effects.

Relaxation techniques? Meditation, yoga and other relaxation techniques are effective alternative methods for treating mental health issues.

Omega-3 fatty acids? Definitely crucial to healthy brain function but results are mixed as a treatment for depression. B and D vitamins? SAMe supplements? Massage? Accupuncture? Light therapy? Get important information on these potential treatments to guide your discussions with your doctor from our free report, “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder.

Living with depression

If you’re suffering from depression, your inactivity and isolation can further feed your depression. As you work with your doctor on the best treatment, what can you do help ease the pain and live with your condition? Some advice from this free guide: Take it easy on yourself. Blaming yourself is not constructive. Like any disease, the most important step is seeking help and making the decision to get better. Also, work to improve your health lifestyle choices. Better nutrition and exercise habits are always a good thing. Additional ways you can take care of yourself can be found in “Am I Depressed?” Treating depression symptoms, including bipolar and clinical depression, and seasonal affective disorder.

Yours in good health,

Tim Cole, Editorial Director

P.S. Perhaps this free guide can help a friend of loved one with depression. If you’re trying to help someone else, realize, despite your best intentions, helping someone with depression isn’t always easy. Your friend or loved one might not realize he or she is depressed or may not be willing to accept your help. Realize that you cannot “cure” that person, no matter how hard you try. All you can do is help someone recognize that there is a problem, let him or her know you care, and suggest professional help.

P.P.S. Remember, while you can’t put a price on good health, this fact-filled, indispensable guide is absolutely FREE. Order your copy now!

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Heart Health: High blood pressure symptoms, heart attack symptoms, heart murmurs, enlarged heart, congestive heart failure, and more

Send for this new FREE Guide and learn how to lower your blood pressure, lessen your risk of cardiovascular disease, and detect heart attack symptoms.

Dear Friend,

Did you know that by age 60 your heart has beaten over two billion times? Sometimes faster, sometimes slower, but always beating. It doesn’t get any time off—not even for a minute.

With such reliability, it’s easy to take the heart for granted. And too many people do—until something goes wrong. This new free guide shares what you should do for a healthier heart right now. You’ll learn the symptoms of a heart attack and heart disease…the distin-guishing signs of trouble…and latest breakthroughs in treatment.

What is heart disease? What is hypertension—and why does it concern my doctor so much? Is an enlarged heart really bigger? Should I worry about a heart murmur? What is arrhythmia? What are congestive heart failure symptoms—and just what is “failing”?

This free report will tell you. You’ll be briefed on the causes and consequences of coronary artery disease, of heart failure, and of cardiomyopathy. You’ll learn strategies (and secrets) for better cardiovascular health. And you’ll gain the ability to assess and ad-dress heart attack symptoms—whether your own or a loved one’s.

This is information you can take to heart. You’ll learn how to dramatically reduce risk factors, successfully manage a cardiac event, and vigilantly foster your heart’s continued health and well-being.

The report is yours to download now—absolutely free!

“It will feel like an elephant on your chest.” Or maybe it won’t.
When it comes to heart attack symptoms, misinformation abounds.

Your heart can experience just as much injury from a heart attack preceded by no tightness in chest. And what about pain in left arm? Sometimes yes, but it could be the right arm, or both, or neither.

Critically, heart attack symptoms in women are often different than heart attack symptoms in men. The report will tell you eight signs you should recognize, including two that are most likely to affect a woman. (The complete list is on page 7 of the free guide.)

How important is it to recognize heart attack symptoms quickly?

Ask any EMT. According to the American Heart Association, survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is about 10%. And more than 700,000 people in the United States have a heart attack each year.

But what brings on a heart attack? What triggers heart attack symptoms?

Now you’re asking the right questions! It’s coronary artery disease (CAD). It’s the gradual blockage of the arteries carrying blood to the heart muscle. And you can do something about it.

That’s why we are offering you this guide FREE.

Because you can do something. You can cut your risk of heart attack. You can be prepared if one occurs. You can control CAD.

On your own, and with your physician, you can create an action plan to successfully manage coronary artery disease, keep its symptoms in check and lower the risk of a debilitating or fatal heart attack.

The Report identifies CAD symptoms and risk factors. The editors explain the role of both drugs and surgical intervention and detail
the lifestyle changes that can initiate tangible and lasting benefits.

Should you be taking a statin? How do doctors decide between stenting and bypass surgery? Is that daily baby aspirin still a good idea? What’s the “missing ingredient” of a sensible cardiac diet?

Brought to you by University Health News, the guide answers your questions with honesty and impartiality. This is the heart-protecting information you need from a source you can trust. Download your free copy now!

Not just heart attack: Symptoms that could be early warnings of congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or hypertension.

Heart attacks get the headlines, but the American Heart Association reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop heart failure. But what is congestive heart failure? What are heart failure symptoms?

Rather than “failing,” the heart is working harder because its ability to pump is progressively weakening. And you feel it. Fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling in the legs and feet, even mental confusion are congestive heart failure symptoms.

Heart failure is manageable. You can ease your heart’s workload—and your worry. In your free guide, you’ll learn the mechanics of heart failure, the diagnostic tests your doctor will perform, and the keys to an effective treatment plan. You’ll discover…

• why more women than men have heart failure
• the “sudden” condition that means call 9-1-1 fast
• six risk factors you can control—and one you can’t
• the drug that’s the mainstay of heart failure treatment

Without question, heart failure is serious. This report will show you how to most effectively and successfully respond to its challenges.

When “big-hearted” is not a compliment but a condition.

Cardiomyopathy, sometimes referred to as an “enlarged heart,” occurs when a heart muscle becomes thicker and more rigid. As the condition worsens, the heart becomes weaker. Like heart failure, when diagnosed, cardiomyopathy can be managed and controlled.

Too often cardiomyopathy goes undiagnosed—and untreated. Could you or a loved one at risk? Are you sure?

In the free guide you’ll learn about the causes, consequences and symptoms. You’ll find out why family history is so important to your doctor. You’ll be briefed on new interventional therapies. And you’ll be introduced to an effective strategy to minimize your risk.

This is reading that will do your heart good. Download your copy of this informative and instructive guide now. It’s yours absolutely free!

The risk factor common to heart attack symptoms… heart failure symptoms… cardiomyopathy…and stroke: High Blood Pressure.

High blood pressure—hypertension—affects one out of three American adults, according to the CDC. Your odds increase with age. At age 65, women are more likely to have hypertension than men.

Blood pressure is the first reading your doctor takes. And with good reason. High blood pressure (HBP) can cause damaged arteries triggering heart attack symptoms. HBP adds to the workload of the heart leading to heart failure. HBP can cause the heart to enlarge.

What is hypertension? What is “normal”? What should you give up to get your numbers down? In the free guide you’ll read…

• Two ways to prevent a false reading
• The telltale symptoms that your blood pressure is severely high.
• The best—and safest—drug choices
• Three “no sweat” exercises with blood pressure-lowering benefits

Plus, vital information about treating and preventing a stroke.
Many adult men and women fear a stroke even more than a heart attack. The prospect of irreversible disability and loss of inde-pendence is difficult to contemplate and worse to confront.

Like heart attack symptoms, stroke symptoms can begin well before the event. They can develop over a period of hours or even days.
The report details the most obvious and important signs of stroke.

You’ll learn why prompt and proper diagnosis of the stroke type is critical. You’ll be briefed on a gold standard treatment that can dramatically improve the chances of recovery from an ischemic stroke. And you’ll read about the two most important preventive steps you can take to avoid a stroke.

Protect your heart’s future—and yours—with this new Guide that’s yours—absolutely free! Don’t wait. Get your copy now!

Yours for lasting good health,
Tim Cole

Editorial Director

P.S. Did you know that heart failure symptoms may actually get worse, not when you’re active, but when you’re resting.
(See page 14 for the surprising explanation why!)

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Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality

Feel better and more energetic through stress-reduction, improved sleep habits and an effective energy diet.

Are you tired at the end of the day? Need a midday boost to make it through the afternoon? Find yourself nodding off during a movie?

Who doesn’t?

Most times, tiredness, fatigue or even complete exhaustion is totally normal. Your muscles get overworked; your brain gets over-taxed; you’re under a bit of stress. Some rest or a good night’s sleep is often enough of a tonic to feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

But what if fatigue sets in for a long stretch of time? You’re getting 8 hours of sleep a night but still feel tired for most of the week? Or worse, you’re unable to sleep. Are you sick? Is it a symptom of something serious? Is there anything you can do? It could be chronic fatigue syndrome.

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition shrouded in mystery. It’s complicated because it can be caused by many different factors: Stress and anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, and medications along with poor diet, and a lack of exercise. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating disorder typified by extreme fatigue that is not improved by bed rest.

The list of possible chronic fatigue symptoms obviously begins with fatigue. But there are eight other symptoms on the official list: loss of memory or concentration; a lingering sore throat; tender, enlarged lymph nodes; unexplained muscle pain; pain across multiple joints; strange headaches; insomnia; or lingering, extreme exhaustion.

Identifying and treating chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult. In Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality, a free guide from University Health News, you’ll be alerted to symptoms and serious effects of chronic fatigue syndrome including the latest research and thinking behind the condition.

And you’ll also learn how to distinguish from true, chronic fatigue and other less serious, but still frustrating, energy issues.

If overcoming fatigue is important to you, if finding more energy is your goal, if feeling young again is critical to your wellness, you must download a copy of Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality today, for FREE.

As you begin to address the reasons why you feel so tired for long periods of time, you should first examine your lifestyle habits. Consider your diet. Assess your activity level. Question your emotional well-being. Look at your sleep patterns.

Is there such thing as an Energy Diet?

Rather than search out that magic meal or distinctive diet, the path to more get-up-and-go and sustained energy can be found in proper meal planning. Timing your meals is key. Three meals plus two small, healthy snacks may be enough to keep your engine tuned throughout the day.

Other key considerations in constructing your energy diet:

• Always, always, always eat breakfast. Veggie omelet; hard-boiled egg; whole wheat toast with some peanut butter; oatmeal or yogurt with some fruit – it doesn’t take much to get the day started properly but you must eat something, every day.
• Don’t skip meals. Ever skip lunch and then feel so famished by dinner time that you overeat? Such peaks and valleys are harmful to your body.
• Snack right. Keep your snacks to 100 – 150 calories each. An apple or a banana is usually enough to keep you going.
• Get enough protein. In addition to cell maintenance and muscle creation, protein also helps regulate the release of energy.
• And more!

Learn more about the importance your diet plays in your energy level by downloading Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality. And it’s not just what you eat but what you drink too!

Being dehydrated contributes to fatigue and may have you overeating the wrong foods. Steer away from the so-called energy drinks, sugar-laden fruit juices and soda. The best fluids for keeping your energy level up? Plain ol’ water!

More Ways to Boost Your Energy: Diet and Nutrition

Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality will also give you easy-to-follow details on the vitamins you should seek out for proper energy and the foods rich in each. Reconstructing your menu to include foods rich in vitamin A found in sweet potatoes, mango and red peppers, the B vitamins – particularly B1, B2, B6 and B12 – in foods ranging from pork to milk to fish to leafy greens.

Be sure to get lots vitamin C from citrus and other fruits. And foods plentiful in vitamins D, E and K will also help keep your energy levels at peak levels.

So a multi-vitamin should do the trick, right? Wrong. Your free guide shows you the importance to getting your vitamins and minerals from your diet rather than through supplements.

Exercise Away the Fatigue

It’s one of life’s little ironies but one of the best ways to increase your energy level is to, well, get-up-and-go! More physical activity is a pathway to feeling more energetic. But if you’re too tired to exercise, you may find yourself avoiding physical activity – which in turn can make you feel even more tired when you do exert yourself.

And maintaining a physical fitness routine can be a challenge even if you’re not suffering from fatigue.

So what should you do?

In Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality you’ll get guidance on five tried-and-true tips to help you embark on an exercise program.

First, set realistic goals for yourself. The worst thing you can do is start too fast and quit because of unattainable expectations.

Second, discipline and consistency are important. Find a time of day and a routine that works for you. And stick to it.

Third, measurement is critical. Charting your progress is a key way to stick with your routine.

Fourth, do it with a friend. Many find exercising easier and more doable when in a group setting or with friends. You’ll also find that yourself skipping fewer outings in an effort to not disappoint your pals.

Finally, there are times where you miss a session or two for good reason. Don’t beat yourself up and let such times throw you off course. Simply get back into your routine as soon as you can.

Even sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome find benefits to increased activity and exercise. A physician’s guidance is likely necessary as traditional exercise routines may be difficult to tolerate.

Fighting Low Energy with Better Sleep

Sleeplessness is a common symptom of fatigue. Another irony of this condition. One of the key pieces when combating fatigue is normal sleep.

Developing or re-instituting good sleep habits can be challenging. But with some lifestyle changes, you can rejuvenate your body and mind with some solid nights of sleep. To learn about adjustments you can make, get your free copy of Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy: Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress-reduction advice to boost your vitality.

Download your free guide now!

Yours in good health,

Tim Cole, Editorial Director

P.S. Remember, while you can’t put a price on good health, this fact-filled, indispensable guide is absolutely FREE. Order your copy now and feel rejuvenated!

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