Barb's Daily Dose

What is a Carbohydrate?

Carbohydrates are foods packed with energy. As our bodies digest and metabolize carbohydrates, sugars are released into the bloodstream and this blood sugar races to our cells providing energy so that we can think, walk, run and function. There's another key factor here, Insulin. Our bodies produce insulin in response to eating foods with carbohydrates, becasue insulin's job is to help transport the glucose to the cells.  Insulin is like the friend who knocks on the door and helps the glucose gain admission to the cells. The 2 work together, Insulin and blood sugar.

Breast Reconstruction Boosts Women’s Emotional Well-Being

Today's Featured Article From Health.com

Breast Reconstruction Boosts Women’s Emotional Well-Being: Study - Health News - Health.com.

Weight Loss 101

I've heard from quite a few people who read my blog and have also had success following the weight loss advice.

Last week I talked about my own temptations to use some gimmicky or fad diet and how I opted instead for the good old-fashioned tried and true way, which is exercising more and eating less. 

Anti-SIDS Products Under Fire

Today's Featured Article is from Fit Pregnancy

Anti-SIDS Products Under Fire - 10.18.11 FDA warns parents that these items are not necessary and can be dangerous. - Fit Pregnancy.

Want to Know About Hair Loss?

Our Featured Guest Writer Today is Elaine Hirsch

In the early fall many women start shedding what can seem like way too much hair. It's not just breakage either, and it's terrifying to think that you might be losing your hair, not only for cosmetic reasons. There are many reasons hair falls out, and you don't need to have gotten an online PHD in medicine to know the worst ones: androgenetic hair loss (like men's balding), drug use, stress and chemical treatments for cancer.

Study: Nearly 1 in 8 Shy Teens Has Social Phobia

Featured Article Today From: Health.com

Study: Nearly 1 in 8 Shy Teens Has Social Phobia - Health News - Health.com.

Phil & Ed Are Coming

My in-laws, Felix, who is 94 and Edna, who is 85 are coming to live with us.  I'm headed to the Berkshires of Massachusetts to fetch them before the cold settles around their salt-box home like a ice pack, chilling them and keeping them in doors away from slippery ice and heavy snows.  They've decided to spend the winter and possibly the spring, summer and who knows how much longer with us in Northern California. While the temperature does descend to the 30's occasionally here, we will most likely be braving the 40's and 50's this winter.  

Overtreating for Acid Reflux

Today's Featured Article is from Fit Pregnancy

Overtreating for Acid Reflux - 10.24.11 Hard-to-soothe babies being prescribed acid-suppressing meds for no reason, expert says. - Fit Pregnancy.

Why Olympic Athletes are Different from You and Me

Tomorrow,  I'll be in New York City working with Peggy Fleming, the Olympic Gold Medalist Ice Skating Champion. We'll be at Grand Central Station in New York City promoting Robitussin and helping people learn how to find relief this cold & flu season.  Please stop by Vanderbilt hall if you're in town and we'll have some fun and learn about the best cold and flu remedies.

CDC: Nearly 90% of Americans Consume Too Much Sodium

Check Out This Article Today Featured on Health.com

CDC: Nearly 90% of Americans Consume Too Much Sodium - Health News - Health.com.