Comprehensive Health: Medical Triage, Nutrition & Disease Management Written by Andra Picincu

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How to Apply Tea Tree Oil for Ringworm

Published Jan,18 2019 | By Andra Picincu

Tea tree oil has emerged as one of the safest home remedies for ringworm, athlete’s foot and other fungal infections thanks to its antimicrobial properties.

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Side Effects of Spinach

Published Nov,30 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Spinach is loaded with nutrients. Eating 1/2 cup cooked spinach adds 190 percent of your daily recommended dose of vitamin A to your diet. You'll also get 20 percent of your daily value of iron from 1/2 cup cooked spinach. However, spinach can cause some unpleasant side effects if you eat it in large quantities.

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What Are the Benefits of Oat Milk?

Published Nov,28 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Oat milk is a tasty vegan alternative to dairy milks, and it is also nutritious. Oat milk is made with presoaked oat groats, which are hulled grains broken into fragments. Oat milk features a mild, slightly sweet taste, which substitutes well for low-fat or skim milk.

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Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Side Effects

Published Nov,23 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass is a high-calorie, high-protein supplement intended to promote increases in lean muscle mass and weight. While Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass may help you gain muscle when used in conjunction with a workout program, it may also trigger unpleasant side effects.

Mass-Tech Side Effects

Published Nov,12 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Mass-Tech is a supplement manufactured by the sports nutrition company MuscleTech. This product is intended to help you gain weight when used along with a resistance training program. Mass-Tech is high in calories and protein, so it may help you achieve muscle growth.

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Evening Primrose and Pregnancy

Published Nov,11 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Evening primrose is a flowering plant that is native to North America. Its oil, which is extracted from the plant's seeds, is sold in capsule form as a supplement.

Andra Picincu is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer with more than 10 years of experience. She holds a BA in Psychology and a BA in Marketing and International Business. Her mission is to help people live healthier lives by making smarter food choices and staying active. In her daily life, Ms. Picincu provides digital marketing consulting and copywriting services as well as nutrition counseling. She owns ShapeYourEnergy, a popular health and fitness website. In 2014, she launched a local nutrition office and partnered up with local gyms to help their clients take the steps needed to better health. Current and former clients include The HOTH, Nutracelle, CLICK - The Coffee Lover's Protein Drink, InstaCuppa, GritWell, GoHarvey, and more. Mr. Picincu is a regular contributor to these platforms where she either provides health-related content or coaching to those who are interested in achieving a balanced lifestyle.