Meet Erica https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/author/erica-olson/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:46:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Meet Erica https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/author/erica-olson/ 32 32 Best Supplements to Lower Blood Pressure https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/best-supplements-to-lower-blood-pressure/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/best-supplements-to-lower-blood-pressure/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:16:26 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=10354 High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. This becomes a major risk for heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and there are two numbers used. The top number is systolic blood pressure and represents […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/best-supplements-to-lower-blood-pressure/feed/ 1 How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep? https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-sleep/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:07:16 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=10164 You might find that having some wine, beer, or a cocktail or two will make you drowsy. About 30 percent of people with insomnia have reported using alcohol to help them sleep (1). It may be true that drinking alcohol before bed can help you fall asleep initially, but it will also lead to more […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/benefits-of-breastfeeding/feed/ 0 Are Vitamins Really Beneficial? https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/are-vitamins-really-beneficial/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/are-vitamins-really-beneficial/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:26:14 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=10009 Have you ever wondered if vitamin supplements really work? Taking supplements continues to grow in popularity. People take them hoping to improve their health or to compensate for a poor diet. Vitamins are found in various forms, from high-quality products to quality that’s not so good. Supplements are not required to meet the same FDA […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/effects-and-benefits-of-boswellia/feed/ 0 How Soaking Up the Sun Can Improve Mood https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/soaking-sun-can-improve-mood/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/soaking-sun-can-improve-mood/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:50:32 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=9673 We’ve all heard about the amazing benefits of sunlight exposure that can impact our mood. We’ve also been warned of the sun’s harmful UV rays and are told to protect and cover up. The truth is that both are true. Protecting your skin and eyes from the sun is important, but limited sun exposure, especially […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-sugar-affects-your-health/feed/ 0 How Does Sleep Affect Your Metabolism? https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleepandmetabolism/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleepandmetabolism/#respond Mon, 13 May 2019 17:51:14 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=9553 We all know sleep is important, but it’s even more vital than you might think. Research shows that losing sleep could be affecting your metabolism and causing weight gain and many other health issues. Many people simply don’t get enough sleep. Experts recommend that adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night, but about […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/health-tips-summertime/feed/ 0 How to Tell If a Supplement is High Quality https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-to-determine-quality-of-supplements/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-to-determine-quality-of-supplements/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:06:45 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=9419 There are so many different supplements out there on the market. Many people often want to pursue a healthier lifestyle and try supplements, but it can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out which ones to take, what brand to use, and if they are safe. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and […]

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