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Welcome to our 4th issue of Healthy World Digest!

In this issue:

* Completed a marathon? Congrats, you've just made yourself sick

* How to pick out vitamins for your regimen

* Why be troubled about too much mercury?

* Chinese herbal remedies for arthritis

* Hey, that's why kids don't get canker sores.

* KING of Vitamins

* Best athletic shoes

* It's summer, make certain your kids don't dehydrate

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Exercise is the best thing for you but not running a marathon. But, if you insist on running marathons, well, it's not against the law, not yet anyway.

Running a marathon is very bad for your health. It can cause many injuries and health problems and even death.

However, training for a marathon without ever actually running it is good for you. So go ahead and train for that next marathon. Then on the day of the marathon, enjoy it on the TV.

* How to choose the right vitamins for your personal regimen

Ever notice how supplement websites and books often list concerns and offer a slew of vitamins & supplements you could take for that illness?

Well, after reviewing at a list of supplements, then what? How do you decide which ones to get?

What you should do is get 1 - 2 of the recommended supplements, try them out and continue if they help. If not, substitute with other options. You don't just go get all 23 supplements and make them into a side dish. You don't just take the cheapest ones.

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* What to do about too much mercury

Mercury is extremely harmful to us. Unfortunately, it is found in a lot of the otherwise very healthy seafood we consume, not to mention the water we drink.

Here's the good news. Green or black tea may block the toxins in seafood from getting into your blood. So, be sure to sip tea on your next sushi binge.

* Two Chinese home remedies for arthritis

Cinnamon, which the Chinese call Rou Gui, is a good Chinese herb for arthritis. The bark is particularly good for blood flow and functioning of the spleen and kidney. Improving blood flow is helpful because it helps reduce pain and inflammation in many forms of arthritis.

Ginger, called Gan Jiang by the Chinese, is also used as an anti-inflammatory. You can use the fresh roots as a tea or compress.

Combining the two in a scrumptious tea with some raw honey would be ideal.

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* I guess that's why kids don't get canker sores

A study finds that licorice root extract can remedy canker sores. This delightful herb is a good, all natural solution to this pesky problem. Your pharmacy may sell CankerMelts which is made from licorice root. You can also ask your health food store for a recommendation.

Oh, I'm joking about the licorice candy. Those licorice Twizzlers wont do a thing for your canker sores.

* KING of Vitamins

Vitamin C continues to be the top per penny supplement on the market. Now you can add diabetes as the latest disorder that C seems to prevent or correct. Vitamin C: Cheap and safe. Get it in fruits and vegetables and supplements. Just get it.

* Best athletic shoes

As July is upon us and many of you resolve to hit the outdoor exercise venues, our friends at Consumer Reports have come out with their rankings on sneakers.

Very quickly, for men, the top rated shoe was Asics, GEL-150 TR at $65. Their best buy was Champion, Amp 2 (Payless) for $45. (My unpaid commercial: I adore Payless! If you turn your nose up at this discount shoe store, well too bad for you.)

For women, the top rated athletic shoes were Asics GEL-150TR at $65 (just like for men). Next highest rated was Ryka Core Strength XT at $70. The best buys would be Avia A104W at $45 and Champion C9 Rocksie (Target).

* It's summer, make sure your kids don't dehydrate

A Madison Wisconsin news station reinforces that very significant point that we can't stress too much. Especially significant for growing kids to be fully hydrated. Following are some key excerpts from article:

Kids are at the point, depending on their age, they're playing, they're thirsty, but they're not going to stop and get some water.

Kids are more susceptible to dehydration because their bodies are less efficient when it comes to perspiring.

What I do with my kids -- I have a bottle with each of their names on it. I fill it up with ice, and they have to drink it by the end of the day.

Just to reinforce the most crucial point in the article - It's especially critical that kids be hydrated because growth requires a great deal of healthy water. There's no predicting the harm that could be done to children if they don't have access to the required nutrients and water. Comments? Ideas? Feedback? I'd love to hear from you. Just reply to Healthy World Digest and tell me what you think.

See you next month!

Sal

Owner, Healthy World Online