Calcium and Potassium falling short....

Hello All, 

I am trying to find things to balance all my little sections under the analysis section but I seem to be falling for in the Calcium and Potassium Sections. I know Calcium I can get through more dairy products which I plan on getting some fat free yogurts for that but I have no clue how to get my potassium up any higher without going over my daily calorie limits :/ I do already eat 2 medium bananas a day for potassium but it just doesn't seem to be enough. So any suggestions on these 2 areas would be great.... Thank You :D 

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Q&A With Jessica Alba

The actress and mother talks about living -- and writing -- "The Honest Life."

You probably know Jessica Alba as the star of Dark Angel, Fantastic Four, and Little Fockers. But the Golden Globe-nominated actress and mom of 4-year-old Honor and 18-month-old Haven is equally passionate about a new role: healthy living entrepreneur. 

In January 2012, she launched The Honest Company, a natural products line of home cleaners, body washes and lotions, and baby items like non-toxic, plant-based diapers. Next up: The Honest Life, a book packed with tips on how to create a more natural, non-toxic life for your family (she'll hold the preaching, she promises). 

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Alba sat down with WebMD Magazine and told us about her new business, her new book, her top tips on living more naturally, and which fast food restaurant she hits when she wants to treat herself.

You've said that your daughters Honor and Haven inspired you to launch The Honest Company. Was there one moment when the whole concept all came together for you?

"When I was pregnant with Honor, I tried to find the healthiest versions of everything. I knew I wanted one brand that I could trust, because there was so much confusion in the marketplace. I felt like the more I read, the more confusing and difficult it was to find the best-quality products. So much is marketed to parents and I just felt like, “Do you need this blanket and that blanket, this thing and that thing?” I did so much research and hit a lot of walls and was so frustrated, so I decided I had to do it myself."

How hard was it going from actor to business owner?

"It took three and a half years to put this together! I hadn't ever tried to start a company before, and it took a year and a half to even write a business plan and flesh out a concept. Many times I thought, 'There's no way this is going to happen and maybe I'm crazy.' But every day I wanted this for my family, so I knew I had to keep on keeping on. I have a great partner in Christopher Gavigan, who's the former CEO of Healthy Child, Healthy World and a leader in environmental health. We've homed in on what we would want, what is convenient, and making it accessible and affordable. If you make a high-quality brand but no one can afford it, you're not really affecting anyone."

We all want to live more healthful and non-toxic lives, but it seems like a lot of work and expense to shop organic, buy locally, and so on. How can we make it easier?

"That's why I wrote The Honest Life.Look, you don't have to be perfect at it. I'm not! I just wanted to give all the information in the simplest version, and you take what you can. You can't do everything, that's crazy. Say you really rely on your microwave because it's easy, convenient, and fast. Okay, you don't have to give it up, but choose one that gives off the least radiation, and keep your kid's head away from it when it's running. I just hope that people think about things they might not have thought twice about. Everything isn't safe, and there really isn't legislation in place to protect us from many of these toxic things. We have to protect ourselves."

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new day new goals

Just signed up for cc today is my first day , I have had a lot of failed weight loss diets and programs this is Kinda my last hope before I give up I need to loose 40 pounds about and I get frustrated when I don't see results FAST here goes !

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Is Natural Birth for You?

Reviewed by Nivin Todd, MD, FACOG

Having a baby is a little like getting married, in the sense that every pregnant woman has a vision of how her labor will unfold. You might picture yourself in a modern hospital delivery room, pain-free and supported by every medical aid available. Or you might envision a more natural scene: giving birth surrounded by friends and family, with no drugs.

How you deliver is your choice, barring medical complications. But just like a wedding, natural childbirth requires some research and planning, well before your first contractions kick in.

"In general, it implies a non-medicated birth where you're letting the natural process of labor and birth take place without any interventions," says Christine Isaacs, MD, director of the General Obstetrics & Gynecology Division at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and director of Midwifery Services for the VCU Health System.

During natural labor, you won't get an epidural or medicine to relieve pain, although you may use pain-relief methods, such as massage, hypnotherapy, or a warm-water bath. You'll also avoid medical interventions like an episiotomy, in which a doctor cuts the area between the vagina and anus to widen it for birth.

Isaacs says she's a fan of natural childbirth because it counteracts a lot of the anxiety attached to the birthing process. Yet natural childbirth isn't for everyone -- especially if you have a high-risk pregnancy. "The purpose of prenatal care is to determine who is a good candidate for a natural birth versus who might not be," Isaacs says. "That's where having a relationship with a trusted provider becomes very important."

If you opt for natural delivery, you'll want to decide who will be with you. Isaacs shares her advice for choosing labor partners.

Midwife match. Often in natural childbirth, you'll be assisted by a midwife instead of a doctor. Make sure the professional you choose is prepared to stick to your birth plan and will not call in the anesthesiologist at your first twinges of pain.

Support person. Have someone by your side who will stay calm and support you through the delivery, no matter what happens. That might be your partner or a friend; a person who is committed to helping you realize your delivery goals.

Safe word. Make one person at the delivery your rescuer. Choose a word only the two of you know, like "April." When you say the word, it means you're done with natural childbirth and want pain relief.

"I encourage friends to do a birth plan. I think it leads to parents researching and becoming more educated on choices." -- BigRed331978, WebMD community member

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sore muscles

I was wondering if anyone knew if when the day after a workout your muscles are sore, is your heart also 'sore'? Its a muscle too so I was just wondering if it needs a rest the day after and cardio should be avoided. Does it need time to rebuild like other muscle after cardio. Is consecutive days too much for it?

Also any tips for reducing soreness? Does soreness mean you've done too much?

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Calories for maintenance?

Hi all! I'm a 19 yr old girl, 5' 3", ~104-106 lbs (don't weigh myself much, it varies a bit). I dont log my food, but have been eating about 1600-1800 for a while, but lost some weight without trying (from about 110-112ish I think) over a few months. My energy also went down the drain, and my cycles became irregular. As for activity, I lift HEAVY & in circuit training style 4x a week for 45-60 min., cardio after each lifting session for 10 min, walk my dogs (brisk walk) for ~45 min. everday, on my feet half of the day doing light chores & just daily life activities. Days I dont work out I might take a bike ride for 30-45 min., do some yard work...or sit on my booty hehe :) I upped my intake to about 2000, but is this enough? I am not losing anymore weight, but I want to make sure it stays that way!

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Cont. to run during pregnancy, advice?

I am about 10 weeks along. I was an avid runner(half marathon and marathon trained) all the way up till the day that my HPT came back postive. I stopped running because I am a new mom and wanted to talk to my doctor first before continuing any exercise. I also wanted to make sure that everything was going smoothly before getting back into my running habit.
My doctor told me I can continue to run, but in moderation; i.e. no more 12 mile runs :( To keep hydrated and not to overheat. I've been walking alot more because I am kinda nervous about over-doing it with the running. I tend to be a pusher when it comes to physical fitness. I went for my first run last weekend(about 3 miles) and took walking breaks. I felt great, didn't have any issues post-run, besides being tired. But I wanted to know if any other running mommies have advice for me.
Can I run straight through or do I really need to take those walking breaks?
How far is too far? My doctor didn't specify, she just said no more long runs, which could mean anything to me since I've run 26 miles.
Do I need to run slower? I'm not talking sprinting, but I avg. about 9:15 min/mile, should I tune that down to 10:00 or even 11:00?
The doctor, I feel can only tell me so much from what she knows, and I like to hear about experiences. I learn more when I read other peoples errors and triumphs. So any advice is wonderful. :)

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