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Dr. Shirley Piccarreto is a Doctor of Naturopathy, best-selling author, and founder of Wise Women of Wellness. A world traveler who has studied natural wellness across cultures, she helps women 50+ heal naturally, feel amazing at every age, and live with wellness, wisdom, and joy.

Latest Posts By Shirley Piccarreto

10 months ago

5 Hidden Brain Damaging Toxins Every Woman Over 50 Should Know About – and How to Detox Naturally

When I was younger, I never gave much thought to toxins and how they might be affecting my brain. But after watching my mom – and later, my partner Mark’s father – slip into dementia, I started asking hard questions. Could everyday exposures be quietly chipping away…

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10 months ago

🌟 Glow On, Gorgeous! 10 Ways to Reignite Skin Health Over 60 – Naturally

Because radiant skin isn’t about turning back the clock – it’s about turning up your glow. Let’s be honest: skin changes after 60. It gets thinner, drier, and maybe doesn’t bounce back the way it used to. But here’s the good news – there’s so much you can do to bring back firmness, radiance, and that healthy glow…

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11 months ago

Are You Regenerating or Degenerating? (Hint: It’s Not About Your Age)

Janine sat across from me, chin in hand, eyes tired. “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” she said. “I’m exhausted, not sleeping well, and I just don’t care about much lately.” I gently asked her a few questions, and she sighed deeply before adding, “Well, I am 32, you know.”

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11 months ago

Muscle Up, Buttercup: Why Strength Is the New Fountain of Youth

Let me tell you something most women don’t hear enough after 60: You are not too old to get strong. You are not too far gone to feel powerful again. And no, it’s not downhill from here – unless you’re hiking. (In which case, great quad workout!) Here’s why I say that…

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12 months ago

New Tech, Timeless Relief: How Today’s Wellness Tools Helped Me Heal from Pain and Regain My Life

Not long ago, I was biking the back villages of Cambodia and hiking the temples of Angkor Wat in 100-degree heat – sweaty, sun-soaked, and completely alive. We hiked for hours through jungle trails, feeling strong, free, and unstoppable…

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1 year ago

Wide Awake at 3:07 AM? Here’s How to Sleep Like a (Very Good) Baby After 60

It’s 3:07 AM. Again. You’re wide awake, eyes fixed on the glowing digits of the clock. You’ve tried breathing deeply, counting sheep, flipping the pillow – but sleep won’t return. If you’re a woman over 60, this is not just you. It’s biology. And it’s more common…

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1 year ago

10 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Over 60: My Go-To for Fat Loss, Energy, and Feeling Great (Without Counting Calories)

When it’s time to drop a few pounds or tighten up my jeans, I don’t count calories, carbs, or give up the foods I love – because honestly, that’s not how I live. My go-to method for fat loss and feeling amazing? Intermittent fasting. I’ve used intermittent fasting…

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1 year ago

Bloated, Exhausted, and Can’t Think Straight? How Candida Can Affect Your Entire Body

Most women are familiar with the discomfort of a vaginal yeast infection, but few realize that Candida can spread throughout the entire body – invading the mouth, esophagus, stomach, bladder, sinuses, and even the lungs. Here are some telltale signs of Candida overgrowth…

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1 year ago

Is YOUR Body Fat Toxic? 8 Ways to Know for Sure

If you’ve never done a proper cleanse, the answer is most likely yes. In the U.S., we’re exposed to over 85,000 toxins, chemicals, and pesticides. The stronger and healthier our liver, kidneys, bowels, skin, and lungs, the more efficiently they can remove these toxins…

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