PETER'S PRINCIPLES - NEW IN PRINT
Tracy from Ferndale emails saying she's trying to get pregnant. She knows not to drink alcohol when she's pregnant, but what about before?
Good question, Tracy, and the answer is NO! You should avoid alcohol when you're trying to get pregnant. Guess what -- the potential father should be too!
A new study found women were three times more likely to have a miscarriage if they drank 10 or more alcoholic drinks during the week of conception. When men drank that much alcohol their partner's risk of miscarriage increased by five times! Experts believe the alcohol makes it's way into the semen and may affect conception. It can also cause chromosomal abnormalities in sperm cells.
Why take the risk! If you're hoping to have a baby -- act like you are pregnant -- don't drink alcohol, and make sure you eat properly and exercise!
Patty from Flat Rock heard green tea could be good for her health. She asks if I could explain what those health benefits are.
Sure Patty! Experts have been raving about the benefits of green tea for years. But now a new study shows just how powerful the drink could be!
Researchers found people who drank five or more cups of green tea daily cut their risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent! They also found the tea could cut your risk of dying from any disease by up to 16 percent!
Experts believe it's the natural antioxidants in the tea that give it such a powerful punch. Antioxidants help your body fight disease and can keep you healthy.
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