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Skin Care Tips for Acne and Allergic Reactions

MY FACE COMPLETELY BROKE OUT IN HIVES THIS WEEK... I’m not sure why. Skin can be tricky like that. Especially my skin. I’ve never had a...

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The Best Supplements for Perimenopause and Menopause.

CAVEAT - I usually don’t even answer the question: “What supplements are good for menopause?” or “What makes hot flashes better?”...

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Intermittent vs. Circadian Fasting

Let’s talk weight loss, and more specifically intermittent fasting. (If you've landed here via my post on Facebook or Instagram then skip...

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"Please Stop It" - Why I don't recommend drinking coffee on an empty stomach.

A couple of weeks ago I made a reel on Instagram. I made it for my people: the handful of patients (who are mostly women since that’s the...

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"Why Does My Vaginal Discharge Smell?"

Firstly, vaginal discharge smells because it’s a bodily fluid, and bodily fluids aren’t designed to be pine fresh. That being said, your...

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Tips for Working from Home with Kids.

Being a working parent can be tough. I’ve been at it for almost 8 years and mostly feel like I’m half arsing it all over the place on a...

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Why Smoothies Should be a Sometimes Food.

Have you ever watched Sesame Street? (That is a trick question because I’m assuming anyone with a TV has). If you’re my age you will...

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Surviving Sinusitis

Recently the two petri dishes that I live with (aka my children) brought home some hideous virus and shared it with their Dad and me...

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Looking After your Digestion: why salad could be bad for you.

Think of your stomach like a saucepan, simmering over a flame. It’s actually not so crazy when you think about it. Do you know what your...