I’ve been hearing lots of people (including myself) say it feels crazy that It’s nearly the end of November already. Somehow this year seems to have flown by. And now Thanksgiving is upon us. So instead of talking about a health-related topic, I’m devoting this post to you, the readers and supporters of Better My Meds. I’m thankful for all of you who read these posts, call me for information
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,