Suicide Prevention Day 2025 – Changing the Narrative
One of my own experiences with encountering suicide was the death of a close family friend at the age of 20. All of his life had been marked by mental health challenges, with the concern that he wouldn’t be long for this world, spoken about in whispers. Since then, I’ve had to deal with other […]
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: What’s The Difference?
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week occurs in the first week of December each year, highlighting inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Nearly 3 million Americans are living with IBD. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with similar symptoms, making them easy to confuse. […]
Battling Fatigue? It Could Be Thyroid Problems
About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and it completely shifted my perspective on health and wellness. At the time, I was an all-natural, no-meds-here holistic nutritionist. But as I began treatment, I realized there are moments when medication can be incredibly useful, even essential. Now, being diagnosed with thyroid problems led me […]
Care for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly women. More than half of adult women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, with many facing recurring infections, which can significantly impact daily life. Traditionally, a doctor’s visit was required to access treatment. Recent changes in […]
Viral or Bacterial? How to Tell
Bacterial and viral infections are caused by two different things, but they can often be hard to tell apart because they share many similar symptoms. Both can lead to illnesses like fever, coughing, or fatigue, which makes it challenging to figure out the exact cause of an infection. But, understanding whether an infection is viral […]
Caring for the Ones Who Cared for Us
Caring for a parent with multiple health problems can be time-consuming, physically and emotionally challenging, yet deeply fulfilling. National Parents’ Day, celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, reminds us to honor parents, which can be done by helping to care for them as they age. The United Nations recognized the importance of honoring aging […]
Common Medication Errors Affecting Patient Safety
Health Risk Management Week, running from June 16th to 20th, highlights the importance of effective risk management in healthcare organizations to minimize medication errors. One area of healthcare that can greatly benefit from proper risk management is medication administration. Medication errors can happen to anyone. Many people are familiar with a well-known case involving a […]
Raising Awareness About Thyroid Problems
About half of the people with thyroid problems don’t even know they have them. In fact, it took me almost a year before I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disorder, as it wasn’t a common diagnosis for my age group at the time. However, thyroid issues are very common. Estimating the total prevalence of […]
The Link Between Sleep and Healthy Weight
Is this you? It’s late at night, and suddenly a bowl of pasta sounds like the perfect idea. Or maybe you wake up for a quick bathroom trip and find yourself craving a midnight snack. Is it normal? No, but it is surprisingly common, and the mismanagement of sleep and nutrition could affect not just […]
Seasonal Allergies Were Worse This Spring
No, you’re not imagining it. Spring is hitting hard this year, and many people are noticing that their seasonal allergies are worse than usual. In my case, the usual Timothy grass allergy started in late February, a full month and a half earlier than I was expecting, and this time, it sent me to the […]
