by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 26, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
Declining estrogen levels during and after menopause increase the risk of gout. A type of arthritis, gout occurs when uric acid builds up and forms sharp crystals in joints, often in the big toe. Thankfully, there’s a natural fix to sidestep painful flares: tart...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 19, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
The next time you accidentally brush up against a hot skillet or nick your finger chopping veggies, reach for a jar of honey. When applied topically, honey creates a protective barrier for minor burns and cuts, plus its antibacterial compounds kill germs that can...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 12, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
Taming arthritis pain is as easy as opening your fridge – especially if you love parsley! USDA researchers say just 1/4 cup of the fresh herb contains 300% of the RDA of vitamin K, plus a rich supply of myristicin and eugenol. That’s key since these three...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 4, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
If you’re feeling tired and scattered despite fall’s fresh air, there’s a reason for that: Seven in 10 women have an overgrowth of candida, a type of yeast that lives in our body and feeds on sugar in our diet. And high candida levels trigger a...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 28, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
No need to reach for painkillers the next time a backache flares. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that when people with back, neck, or other joint pain took 1200 mg. of fish oil daily for 75 days, 60% of them reported significant pain relief –...
