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7 signs you’re not getting enough protein plus EXACTLY how to get more

Whether you’re the type that shuns carbs or the one that avoids all fat, one food group that’s probably on your radar is protein – but it can be confusing. Not if you read this need-to-know guide  In recent years, protein has become the macronutrient literally on everyone’s lips. But according to new research by Healthista,… Read More »

In Brief: More Data on Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Pregnancy

Pregabalin (marketed in the US as Lyrica) is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.  It is also used off-label to treat psychiatric disorders, most commonly generalized anxiety disorder. While it is not used as frequently as other anti-epileptic drugs, we do occasionally see women… Read More »

4 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Daily

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays an important role in strong bones and overall health. According to the Institute of Medicine, the Adequate Intake for vitamin D is 200 International Units (or IU) for adults under age 50, 400 IU for those 51 to 70, and 600 IU for those age 71… Read More »

Marijuana Use More Common in Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness

A recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine raises concerns regarding the increasing use of marijuana in pregnant women.  According to data derived from two small surveys, women reported using marijuana to alleviate morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP).  An epidemiologic study carried out in Hawaii, 4735 pregnant women (2009-2011)… Read More »