by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Feb 22, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
Relaxing with a cup of spiced orange and honey tea bolsters your defenses against viral invaders. The brew is rich in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and antibacterial compounds that help prevent the shortening of telomeres, the protective caps on DNA strands by as much as...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Jan 25, 2022 | Radical Health Tips
The surprising secret to sailing through sick season? Giving your body’s pH levels a tune-up. Research shows half of post-menopausal women have pH levels that are too acidic, which can weaken the immune system. Luckily, it’s easy to check your pH with...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Sep 21, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
Planning a long-overdue vacation or trip to visit family or friends? Taking elderberry extract 10 days before traveling (and continuing for five days after you return) will help you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Australian scientists found that folks who did so when...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Apr 14, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
If you are looking to boost your immunity, look no further than the world’s most popular beverage: tea. Of all the superfoods, tea has some of the highest levels of polyphenols, which are critical for immune function, as well as antioxidants and catechins, which...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Apr 1, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
Kicking off your shoes and sinking our toes into fresh spring grass is more than just a mood lifter. When we touch the earth with our skin, we absorb “free electrons,” which neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Free radicals that go unchecked...
