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The One Supplement That Helped One Woman Fight Her POTS

2 days ago | firstforwomen.com | Gina Roberts-Grey |Melissa Gotthardt

Heart Heather Anderson's life came to a halt when she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Nothing she tried made a dent in her symptoms-until she met a doctor who suggested a remedy that changed everything Terrified she was close to dying, Heather Anderson feared standing up, as even the slightest physical effort sent her heart racing.
How to Lower Blood Pressure Quickly and Naturally| Woman's World

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Brenda Kearns |Melissa Gotthardt

We all know that keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg) is crucial for heart health—after all, high blood pressure is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. But maintaining healthy blood pressure doesn’t just protect your heart. It can also reduce your risk of dementia, diabetes and kidney disease. Even more surprising: a study in Hypertension Research found that reducing elevated blood pressure may cut the risk of hearing loss by up to 47 percent.
Age in Reverse: How Reducing Compounds Called AGEs Keeps You Healthy

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt

The secret to healthy aging? Combating compounds known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Found in certain foods and produced naturally by the body, AGEs damage cells and accelerate aging. But lowering high levels of AGEs can protect against sagging skin and muscle weakness while reducing your risk of health problems such as depression, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Age in Reverse: How Reducing Compounds Called AGEs Keeps You Healthy

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Gotthardt

The secret to healthy aging? Combating compounds known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Found in certain foods and produced naturally by the body, AGEs damage cells and accelerate aging. But lowering high levels of AGEs can protect against sagging skin and muscle weakness while reducing your risk of health problems such as depression, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
6 Easy Meal Prep Ideas for Weight Loss You’ll Actually Crave

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt

Odds are you’ve heard of meal prepping—after all, it’s become hugely popular on social media as a way to save time and eat healthy. But this simple plan-ahead trick does more than just make busy days and weeks less chaotic—it’s also a study-backed way to slim down and curb diet-derailing cravings. Here, experts reveal how it can support your health efforts, plus they share their best meal prep ideas for weight loss to help you get started.
Spring Allergies Making You Miserable? These Home Remedies Offer Relief

3 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt |Jennifer Bringle

We love all the blooming flowers and leafy green trees this time of year, but they also bring a surge of pollen that triggers spring allergies. And while pollen is a clear culprit for itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and scratchy throats, stress can also make those symptoms worse. According to Harvard scientists, stress hormones not only ramp up your immune system’s response to allergens, they also heighten your emotional reaction to the discomfort.
How To Relieve Foot Pain: Ease Plantar Fasciitis, Gout and More

3 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt

It’s no secret that taking 5,000 to 10,000 steps per day safeguards against heart disease, diabetes and dementia. But foot pain can prevent you from walking and engaging in other “stepwise” activities as often as you’d like. In fact, a survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that 72 percent of people with painful feet were sidelined from exercising.
9 Foods and Drinks That Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis Naturally

4 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt |Alyssa Sybertz |Jennifer Bringle |Abbey Bender

Keeping your bones strong and healthy is more important than ever, since women over 50 will develop osteoporosis. Hormone fluctuations during and after menopause can decrease bone density, which can put you at higher risk of breaks. Strong bones not only protect you from fractures if you fall, but they also offer total body benefits. Higher bone density is associated with improved lung function, decreased back pain and even a lower risk of hearing loss.The good news?
9 Foods and Drinks That Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis Naturally

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Gotthardt |Alyssa Sybertz |Jennifer Bringle

Keeping your bones strong and healthy is more important than ever, since one in five women over 50 will develop osteoporosis. Hormone fluctuations during and after menopause can decrease bone density, which can put you at higher risk of breaks. Strong bones not only protect you from fractures if you fall, but they also offer total body benefits. Higher bone density is associated with improved lung function, decreased back pain and even a lower risk of hearing loss.The good news?
Here’s Why You’re Gaining Weight and How to Shed Those Pounds

4 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melissa Gotthardt

“If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and wondered, ‘Why am I gaining weight so fast?”, know that you’re not alone,” assures Sean Bourke, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of JumpstartMD. “Unexplained weight gain is more common than you might think, and the causes go way beyond eating too much or not moving enough.”And as it turns out, some of the sneakiest reasons for sudden weight gain are related to your hormones. Here, the top culprits and how to conquer them.