Hollywood Birthday Girls' Rx For Lower Blood Pressure!

                        Be Like Courtney and Jennifer!
Courtney Cox has just joined the 50 yrs. of age club?
Can you believe it?
AARP is on the line and they want to get in touch with her.
Only kidding, it's great Ms. Cox is celebrating such a milestone.
And if you're not yet 50, and would like to do so, make sure you
do it with good friends.
That's right, it's no secret that Courtney and Jennifer Aniston are
still close, so close-they vacation together, and having that kind of
closeness can improve your health.
How so?
Having a close relationship with good friends from school, work or church.
lowers blood pressure considerably and keeps it in the normal range. 
Researchers say that being alone or isolated, triggers feelings of loneliness
and that loneliness can cause stress levels to rise, increasing blood pressure.

Another benefit of having good friends: You'll sleep better.
And a few more tips... avoid the friends that are negative or mean-spirited, they'll
raise everything from stress levels to blood pressure to heart attack risk. 
And if you're the type that likes to be alone, consider the info you just read
and get some friends from Facebook or Twitter. 

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! And don't forget to read up on ways to get your body and feet ready for 
the Summer. Head to Amazon.com.the kindle store and type Bikinis
and Sandals in the search bar. Download it and get your body "Hollywood"
ready for this Summer season.
See title at right.

 

Diet Rx From The Hunger Games!

                                     Diet Games Diet Rx!
If you're one of the millions that will see the movie "The Hunger Games"
this weekend, we thought you'd be intereseted in this little bit of information,
concerning the stars and their diets.
Liam Hemsford- the tall Aussie was asked to drop 15 lbs. to give him
a hungry, out in the woods, scrounging for food look.
And Josh Hutcherson, the shorter star was asked to gain weight, (muscle weight)
The type of diet Mr. Hutcherson followed was the same one used by
Taylor Lautner of the "Twilight" movie series.

The diet: High protein, low carb.
In addition to the diet, Mr. Hutcherson also had to go through a serious
weight training regimen, to add more bulk.

If you want to copy Mr. Hutcherson and put on a few lbs. of muscles,
remember high protein  foods, like...eggs, salads, fish, chicken, lean beef
and no-starchy vegetables. And water, plenty of water.
Nutritionists now say that people who follow the low-carb, high-protein
aren't getting enough water and that could put your health at risk.
How? By making you dehydrated, leaving you feeling dizzy, headachy
and causing pain in the kidneys.

So, if you want to drop a few pounds around your middle and
get buffed as well, remember to drink up.
Some more tips: Don't follow this diet for too long. 3, 5 or 7 days is plenty. The frequent bathroom breaks and the bad breath
are too much for a lot of people, so a wk. or less is enough.

And along with the water, have some peppermint
tea, it's great for keeping you headache-free.
That's it- Looking like a star with the help of a diet and
some water.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

P.S. If you or relative has just received news about your too-high blood pressure,
like Coco from the E channel, look for some "all-natural" solutions on our blog,
SupermarketRxs@typepad.com

Coco's Rx To Prevent Cold Feet!

                                            Coco's Rx To Heat Things Up!

Any fans of "Ice Loves Coco" out there? Well, the E channel needs another
reality hit since the Kardashians and Kendra are losing their luster.
On a recent show, Coco and Ice were in bed and Ice commented on
"her cold feet" to which Coco replied-"my feet are always cold."

Women and cold feet seems to be the norm for a lot of women.
Some say it may happen because of blood loss during periods, or thinner
arteries and blood vessels, or diet (not enough fats or too little meat)
not enough iron, on and on.
Well, if you or a loved one like Mom, sister, co-worker,
aunt or grandmother is "always cold" then there
might be a cure in your kitchen cabinet.

The Cure: Ginger!
Ginger used in Asian cooking contains compounds that
help open up blood vessels and opening those blood
vessels helps gets more warmth to your fingers, feet
and toes.

So, head to your supermarket and buy some fresh or dried ginger.
Use it on stir-fries, soups, oatmeal or hot tea.
And when you have the urge to snack, look for ginger candy
at supermarkets or health-food stores. If you're dieting,
skip it, due to the sugar content.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
P.S. Coco also announced on her reality show that she has high blood
pressure, she's taking the meds that were prescribed to her.
Well, if you are in the same predicament, and don't want to go the
prescribed meds route, take a look at our blog-SupermarketRxs@typepad.com
for some natural solutions (at your Supermarket) that'll help you lower it.