Where calcium and the Atkins diet are concerned, two factors may lead you to add supplements to your diet:  ketosis and the potential for lowered calcium intake.  However, you need to understand that through proper reintegration of beneficial carbs into your diet after Induction, those on the Atkins diet do not necessarily need calcium.  It is important to be aware of how the Atkins diet affects your body so that you can maximize its benefits while taking step to prevent any unintended side effects. 

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The American Heart Association has added the Atkins diet to a list of other diets that can increase risks for heart disease and elevated cholesterol levels.  The basic idea is that people on the Atkins diet, free from caloric restrictions, eat elevated levels of red meats and high-fat dairy products.  Both of these food groups are proven causes of high cholesterol and can increase chances for heart disease—according to the American Heart Association.  So, the question becomes:  Is it even possible to have a healthy heart while on the Atkins diet?

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A common problem we all face as we grow older is insomnia.  This probably scares a lot of you because millions of us already suffer with insomnia already.  Sleep medication remains the number one drug prescription and stress if often the cause of the problem in younger adults.  As we age, however, insomnia is caused less by stress and more by the process of aging itself.  This process will actually lead to seniors needing about an hour less sleep per night. 

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Although the Atkins diet has been criticized for encouraging people to consume foods high in fat and not restricting caloric intake, the fact remains that the diet is effective at shedding pounds and keeping cholesterol levels low.  However, the Atkins diet also advises to avoid fruits, vegetables, breads, and grains—all known sources of dietary fiber and a number of vitamins and minerals essential to your body.  So, even though the diet may help keep the pounds off, will you need herbal supplements to stay healthy as well?

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For women on the Atkins diet, a big question is whether or not the low-carb plan will help with menopause symptoms—or make them worse.

Menopause symptoms begin between the ages of 40 and 55.  Menopause itself is defined as the time when a woman ceases to menstruate and therefore stops ovulating every 28 days.  While a small percentage of women report no menopause symptoms, the vast majority report a wide variety including:  hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, irregular bleeding, crashing fatigue, gastrointestinal problems (including indigestion, nausea and general gas pain), and even weight gain. 

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For many of us, the pounds just cannot come off quick enough.  Although diet and exercise are the best solution for staying healthy and keeping extra pounds off, the strategy is painfully slow when trying to lose significant amounts of weight.  The Atkins diet is a proven and effective means of helping people shed pounds and keep them off.  But, when you try and combine diet pills with the Atkins or any other diet program, the results can be disastrous—even fatal!

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For many women, menopause symptoms begin between the ages of 40 and 55.  Menopause itself is defined as the time when a woman ceases to menstruate and therefore stops ovulating every 28 days.  While a small percentage of women report no menopause symptoms, the vast majority report a wide variety including:  hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, irregular bleeding, crashing fatigue, gastrointestinal problems (including indigestion, nausea and general gas pain), and even weight gain.  For women on the Atkins diet, a big question is whether or not the low-carb plan will help with menopause symptoms—or make them worse.

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