by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Dec 22, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Women over 40 lose up to 1 % of bone density annually, which can lead to increased risk of fractures and decreased mobility. The delicious fix: prunes! These sweet, fiber-filled gems are loaded with boron, vitamin K, potassium and magnesium, nutrients that work in...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Dec 15, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
The vagus nerve connects your brain to many organs throughout the body, including the heart, lungs and stomach. Stimulating this all-important nerve has been shown to help treat a wide variety of health conditions, including depression, anxiety and GI distress. The...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Dec 8, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Hibiscus tea is nature’s secret against sick season! The tart-berry tea is loaded with ascorbic acid, which helps improve the immune system. How it works: Ascorbic acid stimulates a reaction inside cells that kills viruses, then repairs the cells and strengthens...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Dec 1, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Weight loss Is a goal that unites us all – especially at this time of year. But who has time to diet? My favorite supplement for effortless weight loss during the holidays and beyond is African mango seed extract. In one study, women reported a significantly smaller...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Nov 24, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
We could all use some help getting quality sleep from time to time – especially during the busy, stressful holiday season. Thankfully, an amino acid called 5-HTP has been proven to increase your time spent in deep, restorative sleep by 53%. And there are no side...
