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Menopause Hormone Therapy When Your Heart Is at Risk: What the 2026 Guidelines Say
Lately we've been getting questions about menopause hormone therapy vs hormone replacement therapy, especially from women told their heart was too risky for either. Here's the news. A 2026 joint position statement from FIGO and the World Heart Federation swapped the old blanket "no" for individual risk assessment and personalized treatment. That means high blood pressure,...
Post on Thu, Oct 29, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc for Immune Support: What the Research Says
Vitamin C, vitamin D and Zinc are three of the most popular nutrients for immune support – but do they actually help prevent colds or other...
Post on Wed, Oct 28, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Gut-Brain Axis and Anxiety: Why Stress Can Affect Your Stomach
Have you ever felt nauseated before an important conversation, lost your appetite when you're stressed, or experienced stomach cramps when anxiety kicks in? These aren't imagined symptoms. They are examples of the very real connection between anxiety,...
Post on Tue, Oct 27, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Strength Training and Women's Hormones: What Changes When You Lift Weights?
Does weightlifting change female hormones? Yes, but not as much as your Instagram feed claims. A challenging resistance workout can temporarily change hormones involved in stress, energy use and recovery. Over time, strength training for women can...
Post on Mon, Oct 26, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Magnesium Glycinate and Vitamin D for Mood, Stress and Sleep
Do magnesium glycinate and vitamin D help with mood, stress or sleep? This is a question that comes up often in my practice here at Village Green Apothecary....
Post on Fri, Oct 23, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Hormone Therapy and Heart Disease: Why Timing Matters
Does hormone replacement therapy increase or decrease heart disease risk? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no – and growing research suggests that when...
Post on Thu, Oct 22, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Celiac Disease Testing: Do It Before You Go Gluten-Free
Wondering what celiac disease testing is? Is there anything to get checked before you give up gluten? The answer is simple. Get tested first! Celiac disease testing seeks out the antibodies...
Post on Wed, Oct 21, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Digestive Enzymes vs. Probiotics for Bloating Relief
If you're bloated after a heavy meal and wondering about the best digestive enzymes for bloating, here's the short answer: enzymes act directly on the food just eaten, and they may help within...
Post on Tue, Oct 20, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies That May Affect an Underactive Thyroid
If you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and still experience fatigue, hair loss, low energy, constipation, or other symptoms despite treatment, your thyroid may not be the only factor worth investigating. Nutrient deficiencies...
Post on Mon, Oct 19, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Artificial Sweeteners and Your Gut Microbiome: The Truth
Are artificial sweeteners actually neutral for the body just because they're calorie-free? In short, no. There's evidence that at least a few common nonnutritive sweeteners, saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame, influence the composition of bacteria...
Post on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 by Paula Gallagher
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Phosphorus (30c)
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Arnica Montana 30C
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Always have some on hand, as it works well when needed.
I'm the husband. She is loving the product and I am too.
Magnesium Glycinate Powder
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I was already exercising and trying to eat right with no results. I added Calocurb 6 weeks ago and have already lost 5 pounds. I am very happy with the results and absolutely no side effects
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