54 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • DECEMBER 5, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com health Help your holiday season fl ow easier As people fi ll their holidays with parties, friends, family and celebrations, a bit of added stress and a tremendous amount of decadent food are also thrown into the mix. For many Americans, this may lead to digestive problems, too. “One issue surrounding the holidays is that most of the deliciously tempting foods available are fat- and sugar-laden and contain very little fi ber,” says Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian nutritionist and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families. “Another issue is that these foods are often served with alcohol, which can leave you feeling dehydrated. Add a lack of exercise during this busy time, and you’ve created the perfect storm for occasional constipation.” There’s no need to feel alone if you happen to encounter such an experience. Each year, over four million Americans suffer from constipation, leading to 2.5 million visits to a physician’s offi ce. Dudash says that it is not uncommon for people to experience occasional constipation around the holidays. To help prevent an occurrence of constipation, Dudash recommends the following tips: Drink water. Many holiday celebrations include alcohol, but don’t forget to stay hydrated by also drinking water or unsweetened juices during the festivities. Try to sip at least one glass of water with each meal. Make simple food swaps. Avoid overindulging in high-fat, sugary foods, which can negatively affect digestion. Instead, make festive yet healthy fi ber-fi lled dishes, such as a seasonal fruit salad of apples, pears, pomegranate and grapes, or roasted vegetables. Make some time for physical activity. Exercise not only helps relieve stress, but also improves your overall energy. If your holiday travels take you away from the gym, try walking to the nearby mall in the early morning hours before it gets busy, sign-up for a dance class, or check out local hiking and biking trails. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise regimen. Courtesy BPT North Shore Animal League America Has Over 300 Dogs, Cats, Puppies And Kittens Available! OPEN EVERY DAY: Sun – Thurs: 10am – 9pm Fri – Sat: 10am – 10pm 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY COMMIT TO BE FIT ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING GROUP CLASSES AVAILABLE ALL AGES. ALL FITNESS LEVELS. ALL ABILITIES. THE FITNESS CONSULTANT Celebrating Our 24th Anniversary! 208-52 Cross Island Pkwy • Bayside 718.352.9075 2011 st www.tfc-gym.com Like us on FREE TRAINING SESSION CALL TODAY of the THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place Nail Fungus Treatment Stop Suffering From Unsightly Nails Pin PointeTM offers new hope to those who suffer from nail fungus 3 Single Treatment Procedure 3 Takes less than 10 minutes per foot 3 None of the risks of oral medications and easily outperforms topical creams. $250 PER FOOT LASER FUNGAL NAIL TREATMENT With This Advertisement. Exp 12/31/13 not to be combined with any other offers • Fungal Nails • Corn/Callouses • Ingrown Nails • Painful Feet • Heel Pain • Fractures • Hammertoes • Sprains • Diabetic Foot Care • Warts • Spurs • Bunions Barry J. Rosen, D.P.M., D.A.P.M.S.B Diplomate, American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board Board Certi ed in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Bayside 718-225-2424 • www.rosendpm.com UNION PLANS AND MOST INSURANCE ACCEAPTED We’re Waiting For YOU AnimalLeague.org Home of the Mutt-i-gree® 516.883.7575 facebook.com/TheAnimalLeague
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