your life ENJOYING THE JOURNEY
MY WORRY
Cross These Off Your Worry List_ THE REALITY
Will I get mercury poisoning from eating fish?
Let’s cast this worry out to sea. Yes, there are traces of mercury in some fish. No, you do not need to stop eating this nutritious source of lean protein. Fish is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and this fact alone makes the health benefits of eating fish twice a week outweigh the cons.
If you are trying to get pregnant, pregnant or nursing, discuss fish and your diet with your doctor.
MY WORRY
I fly a lot and I’m worried about blood clots.
THE REALITY
No need to cancel that trip. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a type of blood clot that can occur during long flights, is a real but generally preventable condition. Studies show that DVT happens most often in flights over four hours, and that the risk of DVT can be greatly reduced by light physical movement while on board.
MY WORRY
I usually use acetaminophen to relieve pain. Am I harming my liver?
THE REALITY
Not if you take it as directed. Recent studies by the FDA still show that acetaminophen is one of the safest pain relievers around and that regular use in the recommended doses will not harm your liver. The actual danger lies in taking too much at one time, even by a small amount.
HealthyAdvice.com/WorryList 52 HEALTHYADVICE.COM
AHA!
Going small can have big benefits. Larger fish such as shark, king mackerel and swordfish tend to have more mercury than smaller fish such as salmon, ocean perch, whitefish and haddock.
When buying canned tuna look for the word ‘light’ on the label as this tuna has consistently lower levels of mercury than ‘white’ or ‘albacore.’
‘light’ is right AHA!
1. If you are on a long flight (over four hours), get up and walk every half hour.
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2. Do in-seat exercises such as ankle turns to stimulate blood flow.
3. Researchers advise against any self-medicating such as taking aspirin, anti-coagulants or wearing compression socks as those can complicate normal blood flow.
AHA!
Be vigilant about reading labels. An acetaminophen overdose is often accidental. Acetaminophen is included in many over-the- counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines. Be sure you are not double-dosing with acetaminophen.
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