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On the Road with Dr. Sinatra: Choosing the Right Magnesium

…choice if you’re looking for a laxative effect. To give you a common reference, your mother or grandmother probably took Milk of Magnesia for constipation, as it provides a potent dollop of magnesium oxide. However, despite it’s great a cleansing affect, magnesium oxide is not very bioavailable when…

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Walking Club Check-In: Here Are the Answers to Yesterday's Walk-Smart Quiz

…week (and better yet four). 5. TRUE or FALSE: Walking can help to improve regularity. True: As Dr. Sinatra says, one of the best ways to avoid constipation is through a daily walking program. 6. TRUE or FALSE: Walking can help with osteoporosis by stimulating new bone growth. True: Walking is an excellent…

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Calcium Channel Blockers 101

…* Ankle swelling * Headaches * Dizziness * Weakness * Fatigue * Lung congestion * Nausea * Heart palpitations * Abdominal cramps * Diarrhea or constipation Talk with your physician if you have any of these complaints. These drugs may also actually cause a heart attack. Plus, there’s an even higher…

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