Resveratrol, an antioxidant that seems to boast big benefits for people of all ages, is found in red wine grapes and other foods, such as seeds, peanuts and berries. Resveratrol is also available in many alternate forms, including pills, drinks and powder. But don’t increase your wine consumption or dash to the health food store just yet. Much research has been done on resveratrol, which lays claim to everything from anti-aging properties to the ability to kill cancer cells. Let’s take a look at how resveratrol just might benefit you. Anti-aging and resveratrol The anti-aging properties of resveratrol have been
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Easing Your Joint-Related Pain
As our joints age, some amount of inflammation and pain may be inevitable. Currently, 50 million U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), who also predicts that number to soar to 67 million by 2030. They also anticipate that one-third of those adults will have limited mobility because of the diagnosis. You do have some control as to whether or not you’ll suffer from this common pain, by managing factors like weight, the amount of physical activity you get and enlisting the help of your doctor. In addition, there are many nutraceuticals that can
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Introducing "Health Notes from Sharon"
Freedom Home Care is thrilled to announce our new blog, written by our president and CEO, Sharon Lederman Burack. As a result of Sharon’s leadership, Freedom Home Care is one of the leading and most respected home care providers throughout Chicagoland and Northern Illinois. Through her many years in the healthcare industry as well as her own journey in the world of complimentary healthcare, Sharon has amassed a wealth of experience and information. Her blog, Health Notes from Sharon, will touch on the most common issues experienced by our family of clients and also share her thoughts on cutting-edge, traditional
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