by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Aug 23, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
To keep sore, stiff muscles at bay, take a cue from your cat and enjoy a good stretch. Our muscles are surrounded by a thin sheath of connective tissue called fascia, and when that tissue becomes tight or inflamed, it can lead to aches. Luckily, spending just 10...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Aug 16, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Next time your mind feels a little sluggish, hum your favorite tune. The vocal cords are connected to the vagus nerve, a key communication pathway linking the brain and other parts of the body (like the heart, lungs and stomach). Humming creates vibrations that...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Aug 9, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
For the more than 50% of women over age 50 who have thinning hair, help is here! One of my favorite ways to combat sparse strands is with rosemary. The herb contains rosmarinic acid, which has been shown to boost circulation to the scalp and promote hair growth as...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Aug 2, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
We love cookouts with friends and family on beautiful summer days. The hitch? This high-heat way of cooking creates sneaky compounds called advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that accelerate aging by contributing to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease....
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Jul 26, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Enjoying a cool glass of water on a hot day is more than just refreshing: It can safeguard your ticker with every sip! Turns out chronic, low-level dehydration is common in women over 50 since the body’s thirst mechanism weakens with age. And even mild...
