Helen Z. Carefoot

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Helen Z. Carefoot

If you experience severe premenstrual symptoms, a potential solution may already be in your medicine cabinet. Social media users claim that heartburn medicines like Pepcid AC and allergy medicines like Zyrtec can relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD, which is listed in the DSM-5 as a depressive disorder, is a severe form of PMS that’s marked by disruptive mental symptoms like anxiety, irritability, and depression during periods.

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Helen Z. Carefoot

The question of how to keep your brain healthy as you age has many answers, and a recent study might provide one more: By taking daily protein powder and prebiotic supplements. A study in Nature Communications found that people over 60 who took daily protein powder and prebiotics for just three months scored significantly higher on memory tests than those who didn’t. These results offer an accessible way to improve cognition and further prove that what happens in the gut affects the brain.

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Helen Z. Carefoot

Various plants, herbs, and substances are being called “nature’s Ozempic,” usually because of anecdotal evidence or small studies that show weight loss. For example, berberine, a compound found in barberry bushes, is the "natural Ozempic" of the moment because some small studies suggest it could help with weight loss. Green tea may also curb appetites, and ginger is said to help speed metabolism and burn fat.

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Helen Z. Carefoot

"Oatzempic” is a drink made with oats, lime juice, cinnamon, and water that's going viral on social media for its supposed weight loss benefits. Experts say any weight loss from drinking it likely comes from a calorie deficit rather than special properties. Plus, this drink lacks enough protein and healthy fats to be a balanced meal replacement. Following a nutrient-rich diet and exercising regularly for weight loss is best. Another weight loss hack is making the rounds.

2 months ago | wellandgood.com | Mary Grace Garis |Helen Z. Carefoot |Brittany Beringer-Tobing |Maeve McCormick

One of the joys of moving past the basics of astrology is learning about all the nuances of your natal chart and the many planets and signs that figure into your personality. Take an even closer look at your birth chart, and you’ll notice that the planets aren’t just located in certain signs; they’re also each placed in one of 12 sectors or houses of astrology, which reflect different arenas of life.