Hormone Replacement Therapy: From Controversy to Comeback

One of my all-time favorite websites that explores women’s health from a woman’s perspective is Women’sHealth. I look to it for information and guidance on many aspects of my life and have almost always found that they speak about the same issues that affect me in easy-to-understand terms without talking down to their readers. That’s why […]

Managing Allergies and Breathing Problems with Antihistamines

As a middle-aged mother and grandmother, I’ve spent countless spring days longing to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, only to be sidelined by my allergies. There’s nothing more frustrating than heading out for a walk only to have my chest tighten, breathing become difficult, and a wheezing fit follow soon after. What starts as […]

How Inositol Plus Improved My Experience With PCOS

By making informed choices about proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle, women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Combining these strategies with regular medical care to manage symptoms and reduce the risk of long-term complications will promote overall mental and physical health. This article is based on my learning path […]

Why I chose to use IUD contraception

There are many different factors that every woman has to consider when choosing between the contraceptive birth control options available today. I can only tell you about what led me to make the choice that I reached when I opted for IUD contraception because everyone has to find the solution that best fits her own […]

Psoriasis Awareness and Action

Being stared at was always a normal part of Jonah’s day. Not the “hey, looking good!” kind of attention, but a lingering, hesitant gaze that flicked to the red, scaly patches on his skin–leaving an uncomfortable silence lingering in the air.  Psoriasis.  It’s more than just a rash; it’s a constant battle beneath the surface, […]

Strategies & Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction in Women

I have shared the reluctance of many women, especially as I grew older and encountered perimenopausal changes, to talk frankly with my family doctor about problems in my sex life. I’m going to admit that this is a two-way street. Unfortunately, this reluctance was often reinforced by what I perceived to be a lack of […]

Empowered by Understanding: Navigating Hirsutism

The image is burned into my memory: Nana perched in her floral armchair, compact mirror clutched in one hand, tweezers poised like a tiny silver weapon in the other. With laser focus, she’d attack the stray dark hairs sprouting on her chin, muttering under her breath about “these stubborn things.” It felt like a ritual, […]

Living with a parent with Alzheimer’s

This year, the prospect of celebrating Father’s Day on June 16th feels like a moment that requires some reflection for me. I recently completed the mourning period following my father’s passing, making this an emotionally challenging time. As our family gathers on the big day, I hope we can embrace the essence of the occasion […]

Teen Depression on the Rise: What You Need to Know

I was searching for news on teenage depression when I stumbled upon something shocking. It made me realize how important it is to talk about this. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of all high-school students reported having bouts of depression, and more than one in five had seriously […]

The Curse of Long Covid

The first time I got infected by COVID-19 was in 2022. I had managed to get through the earlier waves of the pandemic in good shape, having followed all the advice for isolation, masking, and social distancing. By then, we thought we knew so much about the virus after three years into the pandemic that […]