Will the Exercise Nightmare Never End?

[Guest guest]

I am amazed at all the information constantly being thrown into my

face now that I'm trying to do something about my health! Here's

something I rec'd from another list I'm on and thought somebody

here might be interested. Here's more bad news for us exer-phobes,

. The poster did not identify their source.

Kathleen

Preventing Gallstones

Gallstones are composed of cholesterol that collects in the

gallbladder and crystallizes, forming lumps or " stones. " If they

remain in the gallbladder, they are usually benign, but if they begin

to move out of the organ they can cause severe nausea, vomiting

and pain that can last for hours. Here are some tips for avoiding

gallstones:

a.. Adjust the fat in your diet. Too little fat can promote the

formation of gallstones; if you already have stones, too much fat

may trigger an attack. Aim to make fat intake around 30 percent of

your daily calories.

b.. Supplement with vitamins C and E. These vitamins help reduce

the cholesterol levels in bile, and research suggests that they can

also retard gallstone formation.

c.. Increase your activity level. Try for at least 30 minutes of

physical activity every day. The risk of gallstones is increased by a

sedentary lifestyle - fair warning for those of us who spend a lot of

time sitting.