Amy Williamson LMSW

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• How Quercetin Works: Health Benefits of Quercetin

  Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant found in plant foods. It is found in leafy vegetables, tomatoes, broccoli, and berries. Quercetin is actually a plant pigment. In the human diet, quercetin is one of the most abundant antioxidants. It destroys free radicals, and thus, fights against aging and...

• Lack of Sleep During Pregnancy May Increase a Mother's Risk for Preeclampsia

  A study published in the journal, Sleep, has shown that too much or too little sleep during pregnancy may increase the risk of high blood pressure and related complications during pregnancy. High blood pressure induced by pregnancy is a symptom of preeclampsia, which later increases the risk of...

• Sports Illustrated Model Robyn Lawley’s Lupus Journey Through Motherhood

  It is estimated by the Lupus Foundation of America that at least five million people around the world have a form of lupus. There are 1.5 million in the United States, alone. Women of childbearing age are most likely to be stricken by this autoimmune disease. There are four different forms of lupus,...

• Exposure to DDT Increases the Risk of Testicular Cancer

  Men exposed to the remnants of DDT, a once popular pesticide, have an increased risk of testicular cancer, according to a study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study shows that men who have high levels of DDT by-product, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), have a 1.7...

• How Fibromyalgia Impacts Each Age Group

  Most people believe fibromyalgia to be a disease that affects only middle-aged, stressed out women. And while this is true, fibromyalgia is actually a disease that can affect people of both sexes, and of all ages. While it’s more likely to receive a diagnosis at around 40 or 50 years old, at least...

• Can My Diet Prevent Aging?

  Healthy foods and healthy eating habits are the key for feeling and looking young. Moreover, healthy foods protect the body against a number of debilitating and chronic conditions, which add to the woes of aging. Healthy foods are known to prevent common conditions that normally develop with age...