A Valentine’s Guide For Sexually Active People Aged 55+

Most people, regardless of their age, feel comfortable talking about health topics like smoking, diet, and exercise, but when it comes to sex, it is rarely discussed among people over 40 years old. Sexual health is a matter of common interest at all ages, and it needs to share the spotlight as people get older. […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day – February 2, 2025

On February 2, 2025, designated as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, people with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will have their voices heard. RA, sometimes called rheumatoid disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints. Over time, this causes pain, swelling, and joint damage. In 2013, the Rheumatoid […]

Improve GLP-1 Weight Loss With Healthy Weight Pack

The weight loss effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications like Wegovy are well known. In studies, patients taking a 2.4-mg dose of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, lost about 6% of their body weight in 12 weeks and 12% in 28 weeks. Combining targeted ingredients like those provided by the Healthy Weight Pack with GLP-1 can […]

Is ADHD Passed Down From Mothers or Fathers?

My partner was recently diagnosed with  Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I asked him if any of his family members also had it, which then caused him to become concerned that he would pass it on to our kids. He didn’t realize there was a genetic link to ADHD. He struggled quite a bit in school growing […]

Blue Monday Unplugged: Understanding Mental Health Triggers

Post the holiday season, once all of the festivities have well and truly wound down, January is a month generally lacking in excitement. Then comes Blue Monday — dubbed the saddest day of the year. It’s designated to fall on the third Monday of each new calendar year. This year, Blue Monday falls on January 20th, […]

Infected by HIV : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

With World AIDS Day being recognized this month, I noticed a lot of posts on my social media, not just for those who were lost to the disease, but also posts of thankfulness for the medical interventions we have today that mean that becoming infected by HIV is no longer the danger it used to […]

The Future of Health: Innovations to Watch in 2025

2024 was a fast-paced year for healthcare, and as we approach the new year, it’s time to look ahead to see what’s in store when we gaze into 2025 ‘s crystal ball.  Many exciting trends are shaping the future of healthcare, and the main ones that will likely see continued growth and development are in […]

How NAC Helped Me Recover from Long COVID

In 2021, after having dodged COVID-19 for over a year, I was finally hit with the bug. For the ten days I quarantined myself, pretty much the only symptom I experienced was a loss of taste and smell. Other than that, I felt okay enough to wonder from time to time what the fuss was […]

Balance your Gut Microbiome: Introducing to the Gut Pack

We’ve all been there at some point in our lives: a gurgling stomach, cramps, bloating, and the need to be within 10 feet of a bathroom at all times. While some lucky people only feel like this occasionally, others struggle with grumpy guts a lot more often than what may be considered ‘normal.’ Often, this […]

My Journey as a Nutritionist with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

As a nutritionist, I’ve spent much time helping people with autoimmune diseases. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and one condition close to my heart is Hashimoto’s disease, sometimes called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the US. Hashimoto’s disease harms the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland that releases hormones that help to control metabolism, […]