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Marla Ahlgrimm Answers: Do Dietary Supplements Work?
We all want to be at our healthiest. For some, this means taking a vitamin each morning. Marla Ahlgrimm says, however, that, with few exceptions, these supplements don’t do much to boost our overall wellness. Keep reading as the retired pharmacist opens up about OTC vitamins. Q: How many people …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm | Campus Safety For Women
As colleges across the country open their doors for the first semester of the new year, Marla Ahlgrimm asserts that young women should pay careful attention to their safety. Although it does not seem fair, teenage girls in their first or second year of college are often targeted for violent …Read More »
3 Conditions Often Misdiagnosed in Women | Marla Ahlgrimm
It is no secret that women have different health needs than men. Unfortunately, points out Marla Ahlgrimm, the medical field continues to be dominated by the latter. This might, in part, contribute to rampant misdiagnosis of the following condition in women. Endometriosis Endometriosis is a health condition exclusive to women. …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm: A Q&A About Measles
Recently, Ohio reported its first case the measles in more than two years. According to Marla Ahlgrimm, this is telling of the recent measles outbreak and is something to keep an eye on. Here, the women’s health author answers your most pressing question about the measles. Q: What is the …Read More »
Easing the Upset: Marla Ahlgrimm on Home Remedies for Nausea
An upset stomach can be caused by many different things. Marla Ahlgrimm lists pregnancy, a stomach bug, and food poisoning as three of the most common. The retired pharmacist explains that some people may find relief through non-pharmaceutical remedies. According to Marla Ahlgrimm, one of the quickest ways to settle …Read More »
Marla Ahlgrimm on The Sweetest Supplement
Honey has been used as a medicinal supplement for thousands of years. According to Marla Ahlgrimm, there are more than 300 different types of honey. Here, the retired pharmacist shares information on this sweet treat that can treat everything from cough to gastrointestinal disturbances. Q: What is honey? Marla Ahlgrimm: …Read More »