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Beth Orenstein
Beth W. Orenstein is a freelance medical writer based in Northampton, Pennsylvania. A magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Orenstein has written for EverydayHealth.com, and the National Psoriasis Foundation and is a regular contributor to American Legion Magazine's Living Well and Radiology Today.
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What It Means When You Have Flu Symptoms and Leg Pain
Health
By Beth Orenstein
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Don’t Miss Out on Important Nutrients Because of IBS
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By Beth Orenstein
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OJ and Blood Pressure Meds: An OK Mix?
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By Beth Orenstein
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Make Nuts a Part of Your Heart-Healthy Diet
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By Beth Orenstein
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Caffeine Toxicity: Could Too Much Caffeine Cause Nerve Damage?
Nutrition
By Beth Orenstein
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Keep Salad on the Menu, but Hold the Gas Pain
Health
By Beth Orenstein
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Have High Blood Pressure? Yes, You Can Still Eat These Pork Products
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By Beth Orenstein
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The Benefits of Whey Protein: Lower Your Blood Pressure
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By Beth Orenstein
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Eating Your Way to Better Blood Pressure
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By Beth Orenstein
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Can Eating Meat Cause Your Blood Pressure to Spike?
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By Beth Orenstein
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Despite Its Name, Folic Acid Does Not Cause Acid Reflux
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By Beth Orenstein
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Can You Take Creatine if You Have High Blood Pressure?
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By Beth Orenstein
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Soda for Migraines? Why It's a Cure for Some and a Curse for Others
Health
By Beth Orenstein
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How to Fit Protein Shakes in Your Diet for IBS
Nutrition
By Beth Orenstein
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A Possible Downside to Herbal Supplements
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By Beth Orenstein
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Why Cabbage and Heartburn May Not Mix
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By Beth Orenstein
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Is Your Metabolism Fast or Slow? How to Tell the Difference
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By Beth Orenstein
Do whatever is best for your health
Is Fish Oil Good for Managing IBS?
Nutrition
By Beth Orenstein
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How to Implement Cooking Oils in Your Diet to Up Heart Health and Lower Blood Pressure
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By Beth Orenstein
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Can Apples Lower Blood Pressure?
Health
By Beth Orenstein
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Does Flaxseed Lower Blood Pressure?
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By Beth Orenstein
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Have Diabetes But Want an Orange? Here's How to Make That Work
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By Beth Orenstein
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High Blood Pressure? Here’s How Some Fast Food May Fit Your Diet
Nutrition
By Beth Orenstein
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To Help With Painful, Swollen Legs, You May Want to Elevate Them
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