About.com Health: Food & Family Challenges of Thanksgiving

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor My friend Bob looks forward to the food-lover's feast of Thanksgiving all year long. But when food is a problem for you, gathering with others who can stuff their faces ad nauseum and suffer no ill effects can be, well, nauseating. To get you through the trials of the holiday―including issues that may crop up with family―heed our Experts' top tips on making the holiday "sick" in a good way. A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Just because you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity doesn't mean you have to sneer at your friends in envy when they pile heaps of stuffing onto their plates. You can equally enjoy your dinner with these 6 Tips for Dining Gluten-Free on Thanksgiving. The Proof: a Gluten-Free (and Delicious) Thanksgiving Menu 5 Ways To Deal With the Emotional Impact of a Restricted Diet Search Related Topics:  gluten-free thanksgiving  gluten-free food  gluten-free holidays The Best T-Day Foods for Digestive Health Whether or not you have a gastrointestinal disorder such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, digesting all the rich, heavy and often greasy foods of Thanksgiving can be a challenge even for the iron-stomached. To keep everyone's bellies happy, here's How To Eat Smart on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Foods To Avoid in Pregnancy Surviving a Food-Focused Day With an Eating Disorder Search Related Topics:  holiday safety  healthy eating  thanksgiving Dealing With the Stress of the Holiday Digestive distress aside, regular ole stress plays into holiday get-togethers aplenty, too. Elizabeth tells us How to Manage the Holiday Frazzled Feeling. How To Cope With Loneliness During the Holidays Thanksgiving With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Search Related Topics:  understanding stress  holiday stress  stress relief Taking Thanksgiving to a Nursing Care Facility When a loved one has to stay in a nursing care facility or hospital for the holiday, there are still plenty of ways to make the day special for both her and you. How to Celebrate the Holiday in a Care Center. Using Gratitude To Cope With the Effects of Alzheimer's Coping With an Empty Place at the Table Search Related Topics:  gift ideas  caregiver support  how to choose a nursing home Related Searches Health Food to Eat Thanksgiving Health Care Impact Health It Family Stress Featured Articles Why T-Day Makes You Sleepy (It's Not Just the Tryptophan) Sunday Is World AIDS Day How Many Calories Are In Your T-Day Meal? Burn Off Those Calories at a Turkey Trot How Many Calories Are In the Stuffing? Calories In a Glass of Wine, Red or White   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Stay Active In the Cold

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Just because the mercury's dropping doesn't mean you have to stay cooped up inside all day. If the outdoors is where you thrive and get your exercise, carry on with your fresh air workout year-round by layering up, protecting your extremities from the elements, and staying smart (a severe cold-weather advisory may actually call for hunkering down). Step out and embrace the chill. Protect Yourself Wearing a hat and gloves, knowing when to take it easy to avoid a pulled muscle, and continuing to wear sunscreen (UV rays aren't heat-exclusive) are just a few of these 14 Cold Weather Safety Tips. Surviving the Cold With Osteoarthritis Winter Weather Safety For People With Dementia Search Related Topics:  winter running  cold weather running  winter running clothes Get Layered Up Depending on the activity, you may need to wear 3 layers when you head out: a base, mid and outer layer. The 3 Optimal Layers and Their Functions How To Protect Your Feet In the Cold Don't Get Caught With Frostbite! Search Related Topics:  weather  sports safety  gear | clothing Find the Best Cold-Weather Walking Wear Whether you're going out for a quick stroll or an hours-long hike, Walking Wendy will protect you from the wind, snow and rain with this Complete Guide To Cold-Weather Walking. Top 10 Winter Walking Hats Choose the Best Routes For a Nippy Walk Search Related Topics:  cold weather walking  layering clothing  walking clothing Make Winter Runs More Bearable OK, so maybe heading out for a run when it's 25 degrees isn't as pleasant as when it's 60. Fortunately, our running expert Christine knows how to power through that painful first mile with these 5 Cold Weather Running Rules. Running in the Cold Can Even Be Enjoyable With These 8 Tips Bundle Up Properly For a Brisk Run Search Related Topics:  winter running  cold weather exercise  running apparel Related Searches Health Care Policy Good Health Plan Child Mental Health Health Clinics Health Insurers Featured Articles Keep Your Kids Safe in the Cold The Dangers of Sidestream Smoke 4 Easy Wrist-Strengthening Exercises The Best Winter Activities For Your Family How To Treat a Smashed Finger Medication-Free Cold and Flu Relief   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Stop Diabetes Now

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Almost 26 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, and another 79 million have prediabetes or are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. If this trend continues, it's estimated that 1/3 of American adults will have diabetes by 2050. To stop the alarming progression and all of the complications that can go with it, American Diabetes Month is here to raise awareness about prevention with hopes of a healthier future for all. Diabetes Basics In both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, too much of the sugar glucose circulates in the bloodstream, unable to reach the body's cells to be used as fuel. Lack of or unresponsiveness to insulin―the hormone responsible for this transport―is the culprit. How Diabetes Happens All About Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms of Type 1 Search Related Topics:  diabetes overview  diabetes risk factors  diabetes management Type 2 Diabetes: The Facts While in Type 1 diabetes the body doesn't produce insulin, in Type 2, the body doesn't respond to the hormone. Fortunately, Type 2 is often preventable. Everything You Need To Know About Type 2 Diabetes Signs and Symptoms of Early Type 2 Top 7 Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes Search Related Topics:  diabetes overview  diabetes risk factors  diabetes symptoms Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes can bring about a host of complications: it's the leading cause of kidney failure, and 2/3 of those with the disease die from heart disease or stroke. Proper treatment is therefore essential. Diabetes and Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke How To Manage Your Diabetes Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Diabetes Complications of Type 1 Diabetes Search Related Topics:  cardiovascular risk factors  diabetes emergencies  diabetes complications Proper Diet and Exercise For Diabetes Prevention Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed via a good diet, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. To get started, here's our Step-by-Step Guide To Diabetes and Weight Loss. Top 10 Tips For Walking With Diabetes How Much Sugar Can a Diabetic Have? Natural Remedies for Diabetes Prevention Search Related Topics:  type 2 diabetes  benefits of weight loss  diabetes and obesity Related Searches Diabetes Type 2 Diet Diabetes Tips Diabetes Lose Weight Diabetes News About Diabetes Featured Articles How Much Protein Should a Diabetic Eat? What to Eat If You Have IBS and Diabetes Is the Glycemic Index Helpful For Diabetics? Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs Does Fiber Help With Diabetes? A Low-Carb Diet and Diabetes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Protect Your Lungs and Keep Breathin' Easy

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor The dipping temperatures of fall―and even worse, winter―can mean more difficult breathing for people with lung disease. So as the cold weather starts to set in, take a moment during both COPD Awareness Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month to find out how you can breathe easy all year 'round, despite the elements. Put a Curb On COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S., just after heart disease and cancer. What You Should Know About COPD Standard Symptoms of COPD Assess Your COPD Risk Search Related Topics:  types of copd  symptoms of copd  diagnosis of copd How Do You Get COPD? While cigarette smoking is the main cause of COPD, long-term exposure to airway irritants, genetics and other factors can also play a role. Causes of COPD COPD in the Never-Smoker Living and Coping With COPD Search Related Topics:  alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency  secondhand smoke  air pollution and copd The Different Types of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, but unfortunately the signs are often overlooked or attributed to something else. That's why it's important to familiarize yourself with the Various Types of Lung Cancer. Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Women Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Men Search Related Topics:  lung cancer types  non-small cell lung cancer  small cell lung cancer Top 10 Lung Cancer Myths Do you think that only smokers get lung cancer? Think again. That and other commonly-held beliefs are dispelled in these 10 Misconceptions About Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Is Screening For Lung Cancer Beneficial? Search Related Topics:  cancer myths  lung cancer causes  lung cancer treatments Related Searches COPD Lung Symptoms of COPD Health Screen Health Screenings Lung Cancer Featured Articles Clean Up Your Indoor Air The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes Exercise To Treat COPD Lung Cancer Survival Rates by Stage and Type Treat Low Back Pain and Sciatica Naturally When Eating Disorders and Sports are Intertwined   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement