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As lockdowns and restrictions have come and gone and come again, one thing is certain; people are traveling less this year for obvious reasons. At this point in the pandemic, everyone is settling into their own comfort zone in terms of traveling to other cities and states to ride, or riding with other people. Some are going further afield than others, but for the most part, everyone is staying closer to home.

Its a great time to get in deeper touch with your home states trails, and to check off those bucket list rides that have been pushed aside over time. Its more economically sound, which is good since many have been financially impacted by the pandemic, but still allows for an adventure and exploration, and you can support economies in your state while mitigating the potential spread of the coronavirus.

One adventurer, Greg Hill, who is a ski guide for the company 57Hours and a summertime mountain biker, put himself on a distance diet this summer of 300-miles, or about how far a tank of gas in your car will take you.

Hill became an assistant ski guide in 2005 and a full ski guide in 2012, certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. He guides for 57Hours, a site and app that connects mountain bikers and other adventurers to guides in areas they might be visiting. Hitting Crested Butte or Squamish, and want to make the most out of a visit? Find a guide through the 57Hours app who will make sure you get on the right route.

We asked Hill about how he was implementing his adventure diet this summer, and how hes still getting into the mountains as an emissions-free explorer.

What is an emissions-free explorer and how do you make it work?

I am exploring the concept of sustainable adventure, finding all the different ways that we can lower our carbon footprints while continuing to adventure. Emissions-free basically means that all my trailheads for adventures have been accessed with an electric car, which is typically charged with hydroelectricity. Nothing is perfect, nor am I, but 99% of my adventures since 2017 have been electrically charged.

It is impossible to be completely emission-free, because of all the clothing and equipment we use, but we still have lots of choices that we can make to be more sustainable.

How has coronavirus altered your travel plans for the summer?

I have been working on a few projects that I was planning on starting this summer, but since I cannot travel they have been kiboshed! Instead I am focusing on local adventures, and looking deeper into my backyard.

What does the 300-mile Adventure Diet mean, and why is it a good idea right now?

The 300-mile Adventure Diet is a challenge to stick to a 300-mile radius for any adventures (the approximate distance that one full tank of gas will take you). By driving within this radius, there will be minimal contact with others: one gas station visit (or in my case, a car charge), a stay at one hotel, bed and breakfast, or even better, tenting in a campground.

The idea is to use one campground or hotel as the adventure base and to explore from there. Its smart to plan ahead, and I plan to bring all of my food with me so that I am not shopping and wandering around too much.If we all stay in our communities and surrounding areas, we can minimize our touchpoints and help prevent the spread of the virus. Another advantage by stayingclose to home is investing our money in our local communities.

How long do you plan to stick with this travel radius?

This is an idea I am exploring. I luckily live in a great area that has lots to do within a 300 mile radius so I hopefully can keep this up for a while!

How can those that have to travel to destinations, or those who dont have great access to more adventurous terrain be successful with the 300-mile limitation?

This is the true challenge, recognizing that adventure lies at every doorstep, and that we need to rethink our habits. My kids often dream of other places and how great they are, yet they do not romanticize our own backyard. Adventuring where you live may not involve summiting huge peaks, but Im certain that within a 300-mile radius lies lots of unexplored places and adventures.One thing I want to make sure people realize is that keeping it local doesnt mean losing out on adventure, it just challenges you to get creative.

How can 57Hours help folks that are still sticking close to home for the year?

57Hoursis a great resource to help people discover whats in their own backyard, and connect them with certified guides to safely try a new activity.Going on a guided adventure to try a new activity can easilybe done with social distancing. Try your hand atmountain biking, climbing, hiking, surfing, or even kiteboarding.

Doing one of these outdoor activities with a guide is definitely the way to go, because they know all of the best secret routesthat arent astraffickedas the well known adventure spots in an area to keep you away from the crowds. 57Hours makes it easy to adventure locally because you can plug in your location to see all of the activities available nearby, and theyll connect you with a guide who will have everything ready to go and sanitized, and take you to less populated areas.

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NEW YORK - AzurRx BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) ('AzurRx' or the 'Company'), a company specializing in the development of non-systemic, recombinant therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, today announced positive results from the first five patients in its Phase 2 combination therapy trial of MS1819 for the treatment of severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

In the primary efficacy analysis, patients receiving MS1819 in combination with PERT therapy achieved a clinically meaningful improvement in the coefficient of fat absorption (CFA) at each of the three dose levels, with no adverse safety events reported. Additionally, patients showed improvements in the key secondary endpoints, including body weight, stool consistency and reductions in the number of bowel movements and the incidence of steatorrhea.

Results from the initial five patients in the trial show an improvement in CFA above 80% (the FDA's measure for adequate nutrition) across all dose levels and on all visits. Mean CFA at the 700mg/day, 1200 mg/day and 2240 mg/day doses of MS1819 plus standard of care were 88.4%, 87.2% and 86.5% respectively, compared to baseline level (78.4%). This represents an average increase of 9 points in CFA during the trial.

'We are thrilled to see such consistently positive responses from these initial patients in our ongoing Phase 2 combination therapy trial with MS1819. EPI is a very challenging disease with many CF patients unable to achieve healthy nutrition even when using the maximum number of allowed or tolerated PERT capsules, especially those in the moderate-severe categories,' said James Sapirstein, Chief Executive Officer of AzurRx. 'We look forward to completing treatment of all patients and announcing top line data in 2021.'

Dr. James Pennington, Chief Medical Officer of AzurRx added, 'To see these results in the first five patients is quite compelling. With its safety and efficacy profile, MS1819 has the potential to meaningfully improve the quality of life for many patients with severe EPI. The pill burden of PERT therapy alone is quite challenging for most patients, and for severe EPI patients the symptoms of the disease can be debilitating. We believe that a small daily dose of MS1819, when added to their daily dose of PERT, has the potential to safely help CF patients meet their nutritional needs, decrease abdominal pain and alleviate multiple morbidities caused by severe EPI. We are excited to continue developing this exciting therapy and are committed to bringing this therapy to market.'

The Phase 2 clinical trial of MS1819 in combination with PERT therapy in the treatment of CF patients with severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a multi-center study designed to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of escalating doses of MS1819, in conjunction with a stable dose of PERTs in order to increase the patient's CFA levels and relieve abdominal symptoms. The study is expected to enroll 24 patients, 12 years of age or older, with severe EPI, with the goal of having at least 20 patients completing. Patients enrolled in the study receive escalating doses of 700mg, 1200mg, and 2240mg of MS1819 once a day for 15 days per dosing level, in addition to their standard PERT therapy. Baseline CFA is established by measuring CFA levels while on standard of care therapy only, before beginning combination therapy. Eligibility requires a CFA of less than 80%. The primary efficacy endpoint of the trial is improvement in CFA; secondary endpoints of the study are improvements in the stool weight, stool consistency, number of bowel movements, the incidence of steatorrhea, and increase of body weight.

About the MS1819 Combination Therapy Study

The digestive standard of care for both CF and chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients with EPI are commercially-available PERTs. Ideally, a stable daily dose of PERT will enable CF patients to eat a normal to high-fat diet and minimize unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. In practice, however, a substantial number of CF patients do not achieve normal absorption of fat with PERTs(1,2). Achieving an optimal nutritional status, including normal fat absorption levels, in CF patients is important for maintaining better pulmonary function, physical performance and prolonging survival. Furthermore, a decline of body mass index around the age of 18 years predicts a substantial drop in lung function(3,4).

A combination therapy of PERT and MS1819 has the potential to: (i) correct macronutrient and micronutrient maldigestion; (ii) eliminate abdominal symptoms attributable to maldigestion and (iii) sustain optimal nutritional status on a normal diet in CF patients with severe EPI. Planned enrollment is expected to include approximately 24 CF patients with severe EPI, with study completion anticipated in 1Q 2021.

About MS1819

MS1819 is a recombinant lipase enzyme for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency associated with cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis. MS1819, supplied as an oral non-systemic biologic capsule, is derived from the Yarrowia lipolytica yeast lipase and breaks up fat molecules in the digestive tract of EPI patients so that they can be absorbed as nutrients. Unlike the standard of care, the MS1819 synthetic lipase does not contain any animal products.

About Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

EPI is a condition characterized by deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in a patient's inability to digest food properly, or maldigestion. The deficiency in this enzyme can be responsible for greasy diarrhea, fecal urge and weight loss.

There are more than 30,000 patients in the U.S. with EPI caused by cystic fibrosis according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and approximately 90,000 patients in the U.S with EPI caused by chronic pancreatitis according to the National Pancreas Foundation. Patients are currently treated with porcine pancreatic enzyme replacement pills.

About AzurRx BioPharma, Inc.

AzurRx BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) is a biopharmaceutical company specialized in the research and development of non-systemic biologics for gastrointestinal disorders. The Company is focused on the development of its lead drug candidate, MS1819. AzurRx is currently conducting two Phase 2 clinical trials of MS1819: the OPTION 2 monotherapy trial, and the Combination therapy trial, consisting of MS1819 in conjunction with porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, the current standard of care. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY, with scientific operations based in Langlade, France and clinical operations in Hayward, California.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain statements relating to future results which are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company's belief regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. It is possible that the Company's actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements, including whether results obtained in preclinical and nonclinical studies and clinical trials will be indicative of results obtained in future clinical trials; whether preliminary or interim results from a clinical trial such as the interim results presented will be indicative of the final results of the trial. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including a discussion of factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, including those related to the clinical development of MS1819, the results of its clinical trials, and the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the Company's operations and current and planned clinical trials, including, but not limited to delays in clinical trial recruitment and participation are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 under the heading 'Risk Factors,' as well as the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware.

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Learn to tell the difference

One of my favorite movies is Jurassic Park. The author of the book that inspired the movie, the late Michael Crichton, was also a medical doctor. Like all of us who are medical doctors, he was trained in basic science, the science of modern medicine.

Jurassic Park was an amazing story of one mans attempt to bring back to life prehistoric dinosaurs. If you saw the movie, you know some really bad things happened.

Michael Crichton showed people what could happen when people tampered with science. He also firmly believed that when non-scientists, like politicians and the media, start messing with science, all hell can break loose as it did in Jurassic Park.

Dr. Crichton once wrote about the frightening, real-life example of what happened in the early 1900s when politicians, the media and others promoted fake science. His example was about eugenics. This fake science claimed some people, like Blacks and Jews, were inferior and should not be allowed to reproduce.

Eugenics was gladly accepted by scientists, universities, politicians and the press. In fact, Planned Parenthood was created from the false science of eugenics. In 1939, founder Margaret Sanger wrote in a shocking letter to Clarence Gamble, We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population

Eugenics was also used by Nazi Germany as an excuse to murder millions of innocent people. All in the name of fake science.

Politically driven science

But, what does this have to do with the COVID-19 virus? It is certainly not eugenics. Like the false science of the past, we must always be alert to detect politically driven science from true medical science.

One recent controversy between political science and medical science was over the use of an old medication with a long name. Its called hydroxychloroquine or HCQ.

HCQ has been prescribed safely and effectively millions of times for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and malaria. In 2005, scientists published a study that showed HCQs weaker cousin, chloroquine, could stop coronaviruses like COVID-19.

In March of this year, a French researcher showed that HCQ with an antibiotic and zinc was effective against cases of COVID-19. In July of this year, Henry Ford Medical Group and Mount Sinai Hospital showed that HCQ dropped the COVID-19 death rate by 50%!

Sounds good so far.

Unfortunately, when President Trump spoke in defense of HCQ, politicians and those with an agenda against the president said that the opposite was true about HCQs use and safety. Cable news networks like to broadcast negative stories such as claiming that, after decades of safety, HCQ was suddenly dangerous.

The use of HCQ for COVID-19 was quickly silenced. A number of brave doctors, who only cared about their patients and not anyones political agenda, still used HCQ with antibiotics and zinc for COVID-19. These doctors got positive results in stopping COVID-19 in their patients.

A fellow Black female physician, Dr. Stella Immanuel, from Houston, Texas has successfully treated hundreds of COVID 19 patients with HCQ. In a recent tweet Dr. Immanuel wrote:

I refuse to be chained by fake science. I have successfully treated over 250 patients with HCQ, zpack [antibiotic] and zinc. No deaths. All thesestudies by big pharma [major drug companies] is fake science.

She also wrote, Physicians failed America. We allowed bureaucrats, politicians and fake news media to dictate how we treat patients. We attacked each [other] & cowered in fear. Many [patients] died when there is a cheap, safe and effective treatment for COVID-19. Shame on us doctors.

The cost of HCQ is about $20.

So, what do you do if your doctor is afraid to use HCQ? Many are. Your doctors responsibility is to treat you when you are sick. Yours is to keep from getting sick. Three important things you can do for your own health are:

Strengthen your immune system

Your immune system was created to fight off bacteria and viruses to protect you. Of the nearly nine million children under 18 in California, thankfully not one child has died of COVID-19. And these kids have been to the grocery store, Target and Walmart.

A major difference between the immune system of a child and an adult is that adults have often had many rounds of antibiotics and drugs, lost sleep, been stressed, used alcohol and cigarettes, and have had poor diets. All of these weaken the immune system.

Strengthen your immune system with:

(Always double-check with your doctor for doses.)

Practice basic safety

Know real science from political science

That happened to HCQ. Eventually, the virus will fade. Well get through this. Until then, strengthen that immune system, practice safety, and be on guard for political science vs. medical science.

Editors note: Hydroxychloroquine is not FDA approved to treat COVID-19. Before starting any medication, consult your doctor.

Dr. Alyse Hamilton is the founder and medical director of the Advanced Health and Vitality Center in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Hamilton offers her patients positive results from her exceptional professional training and an extraordinary passion to providesafe, proven and effective treatments for adrenal insufficiency, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue and pain, menopause, andropause (male menopause),fibromyalgia and age-related conditions.

She partners with her patients to guide them to true health from the inside out. Her goal is to ensure that her patients reclaim their energy, memory and vitality so that they can once again enjoy the things that are missing in their lives. Her practice also offers IV nutritional support with the Myers Cocktail and Glutathione, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and the Riordan protocol for high dose Vitamin C infusion therapy.

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New Delhi: One of the main concerns of new moms is that they want to lose the weight they have gained during the pregnancy, and get back in shape. Taking notes from celebrity moms, people wish to get back to their slim bodies as soon as possible. However, not only do experts say that this can be unhealthy for them, but it is also recommended to keep a check on your weight during the pregnancy, as it can not only have an effect on your own health but also on the health of your baby.

According to a recent study published in the journal Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, linked high body mass index (BMI), an indicator of obesity, to changes in two brain areas, the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula.

According to studies, maternal obesitycan lead to negative health effects for both the mother and the child. Thematernalrisks duringpregnancy such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia can increase due to obesity. Thefetusis also put at a risk for stillbirth and congenital anomalies.Obesity during pregnancycan also affect overall health for the mother and the child in the future.

Studies show that the risk of gestational hypertension can also increase due to obesity during pregnancy. Both gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension increase the risk of permanent health troubles like diabetes and heart health issues in the future. Another study shows that maternal obesity can also interfere with the weight estimations of the fetus.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.

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McDonalds has announced the return of six of their menu favourites and theyre available from tomorrow.

The fast-food chain has been adjusting to new ways of working throughout the Covid-19 crisis and now theyre ready to expand their limited menu.

From Thursday, customers can again order a double quarter pounder with cheese, a chicken legend and apple pies, among more.

A McDonalds spokesperson said: We are able to test returning familiar favourites to the menu whilst still enabling our employees to work safely.

The following items return to its menu on Thursday:

The spokesperson added: The Apple Pie and Chicken Legend range have been among the most frequently requested missing items from the menu.

Whilst the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, which proved incredibly popular in August 2019, returns for the long-haul and benefits from the Governments VAT reduction, available now for 4.29.

As the weather turns cooler, the iconic Apple Pie returns to the menu in the UK and Ireland, joined by the popular Millionaires Donut and Toffee Latte.

With thanks the Governments Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, choosing to sit down and have a coffee break in over 1,200 restaurants will see customers enjoy a McCaf black coffee and a donut for less than 1.30.

The company says it is maintaining its commitment to ensuring customers can make informed decisions when ordering.

The spokesperson added: Carrot sticks also make a welcome return to the menu and enable customers to have a lunchtime treat for under 2 AND under 600 calories a Crispy Chicken Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap, Carrot Sticks and a Diet Coke, all form part of these bundles and with the Wrap of the Day promotion, stacked with the Governments Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, it is too good an offer to pass up!

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My daughter went to the city centre at the weekend and was quite shocked apparently at how quiet it was which if it continues will have implications for retail jobs unfortunately.

One thought was thought if many office workers are working from home, this will damage weekday trade for shops too. Not all workers will need or want to return to their offices as many have worked efficiently and safely at home, often balancing child care into the bargain. It remains the be seen if this is sustainable for them and their employers remains to be seen. However there have been mutual benefits for both and another option to be developed in the future. Certainly these changes together with the growing interest in online shopping must have implications for the future of city centres. Better technology has facilitated more working from home resulting in the reshaping of work/life balance and leisure time.

Already we see speculation about some offices being converted into housing and city centres being more cycle and pedestrian friendly and greater emphasis on them being more centres of leisure too. Time will tell of course if these temporary measures to protect employees and organisations become permanent. Certainly people restricted for long periods will also rethink their personal priorities too as employers reshape their future strategies. After so many deaths it will be surprising if the pandemic did not influences our future behaviour and priorities. Certainly I, for one, and others coming out of self isolation will be all too aware of keeping fitter and alert to avoid being susceptible to another wave of Coronavirus.

Even walking more and reflecting on our diet would help as not all leisure facilities will be fully open for some time, though many parks/walks are a bonus in living in Sheffield. Certainly we should keep an eye out for flu vaccines to make an informed decision to having one or not. Finally we can still enjoy the new freedoms but given what we have been through will exhibit a sensible amount of caution.

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A routine medical visit includes a blood pressure check, a temperature reading and depression screening, but most people may be surprised to realize theres often little discussion about nutrition.

Thats concerning given that a poor diet is the biggest risk factor for dying of heart disease and other illnesses, accounting for 11 million deaths around the world per year, research has found.

Now a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association is urging doctors to explore their patients eating habits during routine checkups.

This was honestly a call to action We want to encourage (physicians) to have diet be part of the conversation and not something that we ignore, Maya Vadiveloo, lead author and assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at the University of Rhode Island, told TODAY.

Clinicians really do want to talk about diet; they recognize how important it is. With COVID, its becoming something people are talking about because obesity is related to more significant health complications.

So whats stopping doctors from delving into diet? A lack of training is one reason, the statement noted. Many physicians dont get a lot of instruction about nutrition and obesity prevention in medical school, leading to persistent gaps in this part of their training, studies have found.

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Doctors also often dont have the time to ask during whats already a whirlwind visit. Some feel a sense of futility if they do bring up the subject.

But doctors really can make a difference because patients see them as a very trusted source of advice, Vadiveloo said.

An important step to get the conversation started is an automatic dietary screener that would be part of the routine visit, the statement noted. This would be a quick questionnaire patients can fill out at the start of the checkup that will assess their total diet, calculate a score and alert the doctor about any red flags.

The AHA statement reviewed 15 such screening tools already available and although it didnt endorse a specific one, the authors highlighted a few that could be helpful. They included the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener, which asks 14 questions about daily consumption of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine, fish and other foods.

Since nutrition is not a standard topic thats currently addressed during routine medical visits, your doctor may or may not bring it up. If this is a topic you want to discuss, Vadiveloo recommended simply speaking up.

Because doctors are very receptive to this conversation, just say, Id like to make sure that Im meeting my dietary recommendations. Do you have any advice or information that I can look at, or somebody who I can talk to to help make sure my diet is on track? she advised.

What happens next can vary depending on your doctors experience and his or her practice. Some doctors are comfortable giving advice themselves; others can refer you to experts within their medical group or an outside registered dietitian.

Vadiveloo, who is an RD, said anyone can book a well discussion about their eating habits with a registered dietitian but they may have to pay for it out of pocket. Insurance may not cover the visit unless its tied to a particular health condition.

To avoid fad diets, experts urged people do their own research to stick with trusted sources of nutrition advice such as the American Heart Association, the governments MyPlate program and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which also offers help in finding a local registered dietitian.

A study in American Family Physician, the journal of The American Academy of Family Physicians, recently called diet the single most significant risk factor for disability and premature death.

With such recognition, Vadiveloo was optimistic diet would soon be a standard topic of conversation during routine health visits.

Were starting to see that its almost like a perfect storm where theres interest, there are tools and there can be partnerships developed to really move diet to the forefront of one of the health signs that we should really be monitoring, tracking and talking about with patients, she said.

A. Pawlowski is a TODAY contributing editor focusing on health news and features. Previously, she was a writer, producer and editor at CNN.

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The DASH diet focuses on daily and weekly nutritional goals. As the diet name says, Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. The diet limits the foods that are high in saturated fats, full-fat dairy and tropical oils.

The diet focuses on lowering blood pressure by increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the eating habits of people living in the Mediterranean region. It encourages you to choose dairy, fish and poultry over red meat and using olive oil as a source of monounsaturated fats. Furthermore, it focuses on heavy consumption of fruits, vegetables, potatoes, nuts, seeds, beans as per the American Heart Association.

The added benefit of the diet is that it allows limited intake of red wine. The diet focuses less on the quantity consumed and more on the quality of the food.

The diet is high in healthy fats and natural fibres. The diet focuses on eating minimally processed plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, which have a handsome amount of protein.

Unlike many diets, both Mediterranean and DASH diets do not focus on eating or avoiding a particular macronutrient like fat or carbs. The only matter is choosing high-quality foods.

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Highlights

The monthly period cycle is something all women go through from menarche to menopause. We all experience varying degrees of common symptoms like cramps, bloating, indigestion, heavy breast, nausea, loss of appetite etc. For some, these symptoms are mild and for others these may be exaggerated. It is a part of our lives and we all have devised ways to deal with them. Food plays an important role in alleviating these symptoms to some extent.

First of all, a healthy lifestyle, 365 days a year, will help reduce the severity and may be even prevent acute period symptoms; so eat healthy and exercise daily. A healthy balanced diet with adequate hydration and nutrients is the strategy to follow during the periods.

1. Whole grains like whole wheat, oats and brown rice are a good choice. These provide fiber to prevent constipation and are also rich sources of B vitamins and antioxidants

2. Low-fat milk, preferably, dahi, lassi are a must. Indigestion is a problem so taking milk as dahi will help by adding probiotics and the calcium will help with the cramps. Lassi will add to hydration, which is of prime importance.

3. Healthy proteins from legumes, nuts, seeds, especially, flax and chia and salmon provide phytonutrients, omega-3 and help because proteins are needed to make up for the blood loss.

4. Lots of vegetables, especially the green leafy ones add fiber and provide iron to make up for blood loss. Vegetables also provide important antioxidants to keep the body stress-free.

(Also Read:Top 7 Foods That Induce Menstruation: Induce Periods, The Natural Way)

5. Fruits add vitamins and antioxidants. Whole fruits are better than juices as the latter may lead to bloating because of excess sugar and no fiber. Juices like fresh lemon water and coconut water are good for hydration.

6. Healthy fats in limited quantities are essential. Avoiding fried foods to prevent aggravating indigestion.

(Also Read: 7 Effective Home Remedies For Irregular Periods)

Ajwain/Jeera water: 1 tsp spice in 1-liter water, soaked overnight.

1 cup tea/ coffee

Oats/ Daliya with Dahi and a seasonal fruit. Sprinkle some flax seeds

Fruit + Lassi (either with black salt or plain - no sugar)

Brown Rice 1 cup / Chappati 2

Arhar Dal 1 bowl

Palak Sabzi 1 bowl

Dahi with Jeera 1 bowl

Tea/Coffee

1 Whole Wheat Toast/ Makahana (Foxnuts) 1/2 cup

6pm:

Soup/ Coconut water + 1 tsp Flaxseeds and 6-7 Almonds

Khichri with Vegetables -1 bowl / Quinoa Pulao 1 bowl + Mint and Coriander Chutney

Dahi / Hung Yogurt

- Eat at the same time daily. Finish your last meal by 9pm.

- Drink only one glass of water with the meal but have 2-3 liter in between.

- Chew your food well.

- Add flavor with spices like cinnamon, saunf, methi dana etc. to your food. Go easy on red chilies and garam masala. All spices help in digestion.

- Get a 30-minute walk or gentle stretches, it helps relieve cramps.

- Avoid foods laden with refined carbs, sugary drinks and fried foods.

- Skipping meals will make you feel drained out, eat every 2 hours if you find it difficult to eat in one go.

- Don't eat in your bed or reclining, the digestion is already stressed.

Research tells us that eating vegetables with adequate calcium and omega-3 content may help relieve menstrual symptoms. We also know that a daily healthy lifestyle will add up to relieve your symptoms from periods to menopause. Home remedies, which are natural ingredients based, are safe. Going salt free one day a week, especially when PMS sets in will help with the bloating.

Bottom line is that we need to hydrate well, eat iron, protein and calcium-rich foods to make up for the blood loss and stay comfortable every month.

Stay safe stay at home.

About Rupali DattaRupali Datta is a Clinical Nutritionist and has worked in leading corporate hospitals. She has created and lead teams of professionals to deliver clinical solutions for patients across all medical specialties including critical care. She is a member of the Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

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Changing lifelong habits is a challenge for anyone, but 97-year-old JosephineSpagnero was able toshift her entire lifestyle to a plant-based diet and has been reaping the health benefits since. Five weeks aftergoingplant-based, she was able to get off all her medications and start walking, now up to three miles a day.

Josephine's story was shared with first with Chuck Carroll, host ofThe Exam Room Podcast(produced by The Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine) on Monday's episode, called It's Never Too Late to Go Vegan.Caroll talked to Spagnero's son-in-law, Eric O'Grey to get all the amazing details of how she did it. (Carroll himself is an inspirational story: He is known as The Weight Loss Champion after losing 280 pounds afterhe decided togo plant-based 11 years ago.)We first read about this inspiring transformation in Plant-Based News.

Spagnero, who just turned 97 this August, moved in with her daughter and son-in-law after living alone for 30 years. For decades, she was heavily reliant onmedications to control her type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Her habits had become more sedentary, and Josephine rarely got up and moved much during the normal day. The circulation in her legs was poor and walking seemed out of the question. er legs and feet. Her daughter and son-in-law worried that she would never gain back any quality of life, but as vegans, they convinced her to start eating a whole-food plant-based diet. That's when things started toget better

Josephinewasn't easy toconvince to makethis diet change until she saw the effect that it's had on her health. O'Grey said "She was concerned about giving up meat and dairy"... but wanted to get off her medications because of the side effects they were having on her overall wellbeing. "Five weeks after moving in with us...she went back to her doctor and got tested. She had a full panel of blood work done...her doctor looked at this and he was just blown away," O'Grey told Carroll.

Josephine'sdoctor was so impressed with her astonishing transformation, which showed that all of her blood level countsfor diabetes and high blood glucose, blood pressure, and every possible marker you can measure, which were once off the charts, were now back within the normal range. So he took her off all medications (something we recommend you only do with a doctor's supervision)."She only had slightly elevated glucose still but he went ahead and took her off all of her medications; diabetes, high blood pressure, and everything else. She has now been medication-free for about 11 months and is super happy," said O'Grey.

After changing her diet and addingwalking into her days, O'Grey said Spagnero isnoticeably happier and the most amazing thing now is to walk with her since she can go up to three miles. O'Grey is hoping that his mother-in-law can be a case study for others, to showpeople the powerful impact a plant-based diet can have on your health at any life stage and age.

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