by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | May 4, 2021 | Radical Health Tips
A little-known symptom of menopause, heart palpitations take many women by surprise. While they are often harmless, palpitations can overstimulate the heart, causing it to work harder. An easy fix: magnesium. I recommend taking 1,000 mg. daily, making sure to get...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 27, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Until recently, doctors believed the cartilage that cushions our joints could not be repaired once it was injured. But now new science suggests we can prevent damage to and even heal cartilage. The secret? Bone broth, which is rich in the cartilage-supporting nutrient...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Oct 20, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Whether you sip it hot or over ice, hibiscus tea is loaded with flavonoids that prevent plaque buildup in the heart enough to cut your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease by 50%, adding four healthy years to your life, say Cleveland Clinic researchers. And...
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. | Jun 1, 2020 | Radical Health Tips
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States — and chronic dehydration is an often-overlooked cause of abnormalities that tax the heart. Because the heart is a muscle, even mild dehydration causes it to shrink. This forces the organ...