Magnesium to the rescue.
Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Nuclear meltdowns. I can’t help but think of the ominous Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times.”
Without a doubt, we are living with major Earth changes on a daily basis. When it comes to health, the single most important lifestyle change you can make these days is to optimize magnesium intake. Many of us are aware of the importance of both calcium and magnesium metabolism—two minerals essential for the nourishment and health of the nervous system, as well as of bones and the heart. Maintaining a… Continue reading Categories
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March 29th, 2011Magnesium to the rescue.
Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Nuclear meltdowns. I can’t help but think of the ominous Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times.”
Without a doubt, we are living with major Earth changes on a daily basis. When it comes to health, the single most important lifestyle change you can make these days is to optimize magnesium intake. Many of us are aware of the importance of both calcium and magnesium metabolism—two minerals essential for the nourishment and health of the nervous system, as well as of bones and the heart. Maintaining a… Continue reading Age-Defying Energy Strategy
February 16th, 2011
Think and feel young—at any age.
Years ago when I was nutritional director at the Pritikin Longevity Center, I had the opportunity to speak with a number of distinguished individuals—ambassadors, celebrities, CEOs, and former government officials who had traveled the world. I became intrigued by glowing reports from many of these people about an amazing anti-aging therapy.
Not only did they report increased energy and mental clarity, but they also showed clear signs of youthfulness—graying hair returning to its natural color, better skin and stronger nails, fewer… Continue reading Even Couch Potatoes Can Beat Those Winter Blues
January 17th, 2011
Lighten up.
Seasonal Affective Disorder—starting in late fall with light deprivation—and subsiding with the longer, sunnier days of spring, is becoming an increasingly frequent type of depression reported by many of my clients—especially those between 15 and 55 years of age. Up to 20% of Americans experience depression during the winter months—called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). And that's too bad, because the fix is so simple!
Did you Know?
Symptoms are similar to other forms of depression: lethargy, fatigue, decreased energy, lowered sex drive, avoidance of social activities, sadness, concentration problems, and irritability. SAD can make… Continue reading How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?
December 3rd, 2010
Most people are deficient, though the government claims otherwise!
New recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for vitamin D, released Wednesday by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), claim that few Americans are low in the "sunshine vitamin," although scientific studies show just the opposite. (A few of the most recent are listed in "Sources" below.)
The government's first official recommendation since 1997 did, however, raise the intake level for vitamin D—but it remains well below the levels used in most clinical research.
"Studies have been published on diabetes and vitamin D," for example, that were not… Continue reading Reason to Give Thanks
November 24th, 2010
Consider this anti-aging secret that's been around for decades.
What if there was a safe way to eliminate anxiety and depression, colds and infections, joint pain and headaches, fatigue, heart disease and high blood pressure, even osteoporosis? Surprisingly, there is a substance that repairs old and damaged cell membranes so that they absorb nutrients more efficiently. The results? Dramatic mental and physical improvements—including less mortality.
As with most great innovations, procaine (the prime active ingredient in GH-3) was discovered by accident. In 1949, Dr. Ana Aslan at the National Geriatric Institute in Bucharest… Continue reading The Newest Plague Unveiled
November 12th, 2010
Could you be allergic to electricity?
On November 9th, I did a 3-hour interview on Coast-to-Coast Radio and your personal stories of electrosensitivity issues have been pouring in ever since.
Rosy H. from Facebook:
"After hearing you on Coast-to-Coast, I unplugged the cell phone right next to my computer and I can't believe how much better I feel...I couldn't figure out why just stepping into my office would make me so nauseated everyday...maybe it’s a placebo, maybe not, but it's unplugged and I am so glad to… Continue reading Is Your Job Zapping You?
November 10th, 2010
Scope out your workplace and get smart about unwanted radiation.
Your workplace can emit electromagnetic pollution, ranging from very low fields to extremely high levels of radiation. Certain occupations—whether you're a hospital worker, logger, software developer, or stockbroker—can put you at much higher risk than other jobs do.
Electrical utility workers, for example, with the most AC electrical and magnetic exposure are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer, several studies show. New Zealand research published in Cancer, Causes & Control finds a higher risk for leukemia among "electrical occupations," ranging from… Continue reading Why Perimenopause Can Strike As Early As Your Mid-30s
November 8th, 2010
Balance hormones when signs of the "Change" come too early.
Bloating, brain fog, depression, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, loss of libido, menstrual irregularities, migraine, thinning hair, swollen ankles and/or feet, vaginal dryness, water retention, and weight gain are common symptoms among menopausal women. But while they don't recognize the cause, all too many women start to experience these complaints—signs of perimenopause—starting in their mid-30s.
"It's not unlike a bad case of premenstrual syndrome," explains Gloria Bachmann, MD, professor and chief of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. But… Continue reading Are We Killing Ourselves Slowly with the Latest Technology?
November 5th, 2010
Get the straight talk about a health threat that's as serious as cigarettes or tanning beds.
With Zapped garnering all sorts of media attention, ranging from Huff Post and other blogs to interviews on AOL, NPR, and an upcoming appearance November 9th on Coast to Coast, today's blog will share some of the highlights from Dr. Ann Louise's recent interviews and media appearances.
Q: What's your take on radiation from these electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that everyone's talking about?
Dr. Ann Louise: I say err on the side of… Continue reading Get Down-to-Earth to Fix What Ails You
October 29th, 2010
Ground yourself to slash belly fat and zap hot flashes, sleeplessness, and stress.
Which of these scenarios would you prefer? Trouble falling asleep only to awaken several times each night, muscle pain and leg cramps, plus hot flashes. Or this? Falling sound asleep with reduced back, leg, and neck pain, plus fewer hot flashes?
That's a no brainer! Anyone would take the second option over the first. But wait, what if that meant taking drugs with dubious or even dangerous side effects? In that case, many of us might try to live with… Continue reading 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
