Articles by Hilary Daninhirsch
News Flash on Hot Flashes: They are Lasting Longer
Menopause symptoms are not just for midlife anymore, according to a new Mayo Clinic study recently published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society. The study, conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic gathered data from nearly 5,000 women. When asked whether they experienced any symptoms commonly associated with menopause, such as hot flashes ...
Essential for Women
Wanting to stay vital and active from youth to advanced age brings women to the supplement aisle. Although women share many of same health concerns as men, women have unique issues that include everything from fertility to hormonal imbalances to menstrual cycles and PMS, to osteoporosis and fibroids. When it comes to keeping fit and ...
Vision Health and Computer Viewing
According to the American Optometric Association, some important factors in preventing or reducing the symptoms of CVS (computer vision syndrome) have to do with the computer and how it is used. This includes lighting conditions, chair comfort, location of reference materials, position of the monitor, and the use of rest breaks. • Location of computer ...
Focusing on Vision Health
There are natural ways to maintain vision health. Helping customers see them clearly is the challenge. The key to keeping your eyes healthy is preventive care. Getting regular, comprehensive eye exams is a great start, as well as a healthy diet loaded with antioxidants. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes can affect vision, such as ...
A Sleep Check-up
Martha Cortes, MD, DDS, is a sleep expert and founder of Sleep Fitness, LLC. Cortes discusses sleep breathing disorders, the differences between restorative sleep and poor sleep, and how to calculate your circadian rhythm. Sleep Breathing Disorders “Sleep issues among Americans are extremely prevalent with numbers in the millions. All ages, genders, and occupations experience ...
Shaking Up Sleep and Rest
Hemp and CBD are gaining ground as the latest innovations in the sleep and relaxation market. The inability to fall or stay asleep is something that virtually everyone has experienced on occasion, while others search for that elusive sandman night after night. Relaxation and sleep often go hand in hand—without the former, the latter can ...
Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, CSO at Just Thrive Probiotic, explains Gut Fermentation
Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a new phenomenon that can cause the body to feel that it is drunk, without drinking any alcohol. This extremely rare condition usually occurs in combination with other gastrointestinal problems that required surgery. Symptoms of gut fermentation syndrome include unexplained nausea, headaches, dizziness or brain fog. ...
A Gut Feeling
Probiotics and enzymes continue to dominate the natural digestive health market. A healthy digestive system is a vital component of general health and the immune system overall. Long-term digestion issues run the gamut from gluten-sensitivities to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastro-esophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease and diverticular disease, while short-term issues include constipation and ...
Exercise and Vitamin D Better Together for Heart Health
According to a report posted on sciencedaily.com, Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a “synergistic” link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Both exercise and adequate vitamin ...
Natural Heart Health’s Steady Beat
The desire for natural approaches for heart health is beginning to catch on with a younger audience. The market for natural products pertaining to heart health is as strong as ever, as is consumer demand. The increase in the market correlates with the consumer’s own concerns about maintaining cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular wellness is something to ...
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