Magnesium is an essential mineral. However, having too much magnesium in the blood can be dangerous. The medical term for this is hypermagnesemia, and a magnesium overdose is one possible cause. The body needs magnesium for more than 300 biochemical processes. Magnesium blood levels of 1.7–2.3 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) are within the normal range,… Read More »
Many of the early signs of pregnancy can be nonspecific and easily mistaken for other causes. For this reason, it may be difficult to know when or whether to take a pregnancy test. In this article, we list 10 early signs that can indicate a person should take a pregnancy test. 1. Missed period A… Read More »
Q: I take a protein supplement right after my weight-training sessions. Is this one of the better times to take a protein supplement to increase lean muscle? A: Muscles need protein to grow, and a steady supply of protein in your diet is a requirement for increasing lean muscle and staying toned. There’s ongoing discussion… Read More »
If there’s one part of the work day we always look forward to (apart from going home and snuggling up on the couch, of course) it’s lunch time. You get to stretch your legs, rest your eyes, get some fresh air and most importantly, eat! But unless you were organised enough to do Sunday food… Read More »
Pregnancy can sure be a bittersweet experience, with all the food cravings and the dizziness and nausea, it can get a little overwhelming. Pregnancy can sure be a bittersweet experience, with all the food cravings and the dizziness and nausea, it can get a little overwhelming. But the happiness of holding your child for the… Read More »