Better My Meds is all about using non-medication strategies (along with meds, of course, when needed) to prevent and treat chronic health problems. Taking time off for relaxation and stress reduction is one of those strategies. That, plus you haven’t heard from me in a few weeks. So this post will be a brief way to 1) tell you what I’ve been up to and 2) remind all of us
Saw Palmetto is a dietary supplement that’s been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy. It’s most typically used to treat urinary symptoms due to prostate gland enlargement in men. In this post we’ll look at the potential health benefits of saw palmetto. We’ll also look at the roadblocks to achieving those benefits. Starting at the beginning Saw palmetto is a shrublike tree with fan-shaped leaves that’s native
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a popular dietary supplement. It’s been studied as a preventative or treatment for many health problems. But CoQ10 is already being made in our bodies every day, and is present in just about every cell. So what is CoQ10, and what does it actually do? Who should consider using supplements? Let’s spend some time looking at the theory, research, and practical uses of coenzyme Q10. First,
Magnesium is a mineral that’s been getting a lot more attention in recent years. If you subscribe to any health newsletters you may have seen an article or two about it. But if not, the idea that we should wonder if we’re getting enough of it may be completely new to you. I know it was to me, until several months ago. At that time I began to see more