by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 27, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Happy news: Getting out and about for a stroll in this beautiful weather can whittle your middle. The trick that speeds results? Enjoying a walk before breakfast instead of after. Investigators reporting in the British Journal of Nutrition found that this simple...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 20, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Treating yourself to a handful of chocolate-covered almonds smooths skin and fades fine lines with every bite. Both almonds and dark chocolate are rich in magnesium, a water-bearing mineral that plays a key role in keeping skin plump and hydrated. And research shows...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 13, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Adding pineapple to grilled kebabs or a summer salad is a delicious way to ease arthritis pain. The tropical fruit brims with bromelain, an enzyme that curbs the inflammation that triggers pain and joint damage. In fact, research in Clinical Rheumatology found...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 6, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Planning a late-summer trip? Taking elderberry extract daily starting 10 days before you leave (and for five days after you return) helps you enjoy your trip without worrying about colds and viruses making the rounds. Australian scientists found that folks who did...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Aug 30, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
A slow thyroid is a common cause of weight gain, but up to 60% of women with the condition are unaware they have it. Even if you suspect a problem, it can be hard to convince your doctor. To measure your thyroid function at home, take your underarm temperature first...