Easy Rx: A plant extract

Research shows a link between estrogen fluctuations and a weakening of the otoconia (the tiny organ in the inner ear that controls balance). That explains why twice as many women experience vertigo in their 40s than in their 30s. The solution? Ginkgo biloba. In one study, taking

240 mg. daily improved balance and stability by 60% in three months. Study author Robert Hoerr, M.D., explains that gingko facilitates blood flow to the inner ear and brain—an effect that reduces dizziness. For best results, look for a product that says it contains “extract standardized to 24%,” like Nature’s Way Ginkgold (iHerb.com).