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Marla Ahlgrimm On the Benefits of Vacation for Women
Vacation is a novel idea for many Americans, says women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm. However, taking time off is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your health, and your career. Vacationing is not simply a way to get away from the grind of your work week. …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm on Four Hormones You Can Control
The endocrine system is tasked with keeping our hormones in check. However, there are a few hormones that everyone can control. Here, Marla Ahlgrimm takes a look at four of these. Epinephrine According to Marla Ahlgrimm, epinephrine is best known as the “fight-or-flight” hormone. You may know it by its …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm: A Brief (Weird) History of Hormones
Thanks to modern medicine, we understand how the endocrine system works, says Marla Ahlgrimm. We know that the brain stimulates the production of different hormones in response to physical and emotional situations. For example, we know that menopause is triggered by a reduction in the female sex hormones estrogen and …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm | Sweet as Honey
Honey isn’t just a sweet treat. According to women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm, the naturally delicious semi-liquid has a number of health and beauty benefits. Here are just a few: Honey is moisturizing According to Marla Ahlgrimm, women with excessively dry but sensitive skin may wish to look at honey …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm | Kidney Stones Affect 10 Percent of Women
Retired pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm says kidney stones are a painful condition that affects one in 10 women at some point in their lives. Keep reading for more information. According to Marla Ahlgrimm, emergency room across the country treat more than 500,000 people for kidney stones each year. Although men are …Read More »
Weird Hormone Imbalance Symptoms | Marla Ahlgrimm
When you think of a hormone imbalance, you likely think about moodiness and acne. However, according to HRT specialist and retired pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm, there are a number of issues that can arise that you would never link to your endocrine system. Weird symptom #1: Excessive hunger According to Marla …Read More »