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Are Your Hot Flashes an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Learn about the hidden relationship between hormonal shifts and brain health; and why hot flashes may not be as benign as was once thought.

Nature’s Most Potent Anti-Aging Secret

Learn about the role of elastase and collagenase in undermining the structural integrity of the skin over time, and what you can do about it.

Instead of Resolutions, Try This: Healthy Intentions for a New Year

Experts suggest an alternative to New Years’ resolutions: small, tangible steps that build habits over time, framed as intentions.

How Stress Hijacks Your Vagus Nerve — and Why This Impacts Sleep, Mood, & More

Vagal tone impacts your health in substantial ways so the health and resiliency of this major nerve is important.

Why Cutting Back on Caffeine Can Help to Balance Your Hormones, Age Better, & Sleep More Soundly

Exploring the darker side of our beloved caffeinated drinks, including healthier (and happier) alternatives.

Work Less, Live More: New Study Confirms 4-Day Workweek is Better for Health, Productivity

The case for a 4-day work week is bolstered by a new study; results say, “work smarter, not harder”

Is Insulin Resistance Increasing Your Cancer Risk?

Avoid the health consequences of high levels of insulin by learning how to balance it and make new lifestyle choices.

“Dopamine Fasting”: Separating Fact From Fiction

Addicted to the “dopamine hit” of modern living? Learn about the “dopamine fast” method to refresh the brain.

Can Menopause Cause Leaky Gut & Food Sensitivities? The Answer May Surprise You.

Learn simple dietary choices plus supportive herbal remedies to help navigate menopause with a sense of balance and empowerment.

Tired at the Wrong Time? Here’s What May Be Disrupting Your Sleep and Energy

Let’s explore the different roles of your circadian rhythm, how it is disrupted, and best practices for supporting healthy balance.

This is Why Visceral Fat Predicts Future Alzheimer’s Risk

Visceral fat deposits may trigger a cascade of changes in the brain up to fifteen years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may appear.

More Than Hot Flashes: The Hidden Connection Between Menopause and Inflammation

Here we discuss how to navigate this season of life to not only lower inflammation but also protect overall health.

Relief Without Surgery: A Natural Approach for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis symptoms may be alleviated — if not fully eliminated — with a few simple lifestyle shifts and support from natural remedies.

The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: How It Accelerates Aging Inside and Out

Excess refined sugar is pleasurable while we are enjoying it, but what follows wreaks havoc on our health and our skin.

Could Passion Flower Be the Key to Menopause Relief? Here’s What Science Has to Say.

Passion flower is a workhorse for symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruptions, depression, headaches, and anger.

Is Colostrum the Key to Better Health?

Let’s look at what the science has to say about the beneficial properties of colostrum and if it truly lives up to the hype.

Here’s How to Defeat Sugar Cravings Once and For All

Refined sugar is a tough addiction to break! Learn some tangible steps you can take to overcome sugar cravings once and for all.

The Surprising Secret to a Long & Healthy Life: Friendship

If you want to enjoy a long and healthy life, it’s important to prioritize relationships and social connections.

Is This Cellular Protein the Secret to Turning Back the Hands of Time?

Nrf2 is a natural compound closely tied to a reduction in disease, improved energy levels, youthful skin, cognitive health, and much more.

Matcha Green Tea: Can it Improve Sleep and Social Functioning in Older Adults?

The range of health benefits from drinking matcha green tea, with its robust nutrient profile, may surprise you!

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Please note that Dr. Nicole Apelian is a Ph.D. not an M.D. For medical advice please contact a naturopathic doctor in your area.

*These products and statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As stated, reported uses for these herbal remedies are not FDA approved. Use examples come from personal use and the experiences of others who have used herbs or these products for medicinal purposes. For a complete list of Apothecary products as well as product/use descriptions, click here.

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