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What’s Happening with Infertility
Can I get a warm welcome back!? Let’s be honest traveling with little ones is no easy feat. But totally worth it! (Segway into our next big topic) Did you know that approximately 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility? These rates continue to increase, having tripled in the past 10 years!3 Infertility is defined…
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How to Better Manage Pain
Did you know that chronic pain affects more Americans than any other disease3? On top of that, pain is historically under treated. Not only is pain a physical and emotional burden, but a huge financial burden. In 2010 it was estimated that pain related health care costs totaled $560-635 billion1! What can we do to…
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The Most Effective Skincare Routine
It might sound cliche, but I am here to give you THE most effective skincare routine. And it’s probably not what you think. To start off this topic I am going to hit you with the FACTS3. These points are important when considering the most effective skincare routine. Now, let’s dive into it. 1. Water…
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The Low-Down on Apple Cider Vinegar
It’s all the rage now. You see it in beverages, salad dressings, gummies, and more. But are there any real health benefits with apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption? Keep reading to get the low-down on ACV. What is it? A type of vinegar made with crushed apples and yeast. It undergoes fermentation to produce acetic…
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How to Combat Inflammation with Diet
Is the food you are eating making you sick? Food can be detrimental to our health OR the best medicine. As a clinical pharmacist, I know a thing or two about anti-inflammatory medications. But, is there something more potent and effective without the side effects of medicines? Let’s step away from the medicine cabinet and…
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What You Need to Know About Insulin Resistance?
Approximately 40% of US adults aged 18 to 44 were found to have insulin resistance in a 2021 study1. Maybe you have heard of insulin resistance. Or even better, you have came across it in a few of my posts. Insulin resistance is thought to precede Type II Diabetes by 10-15 years1. The more we…
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How to Support Gut Health
What do you think of when you hear “gut health”? Perhaps supplements or probiotics or irritable bowel. Gut health is more than meets the eye. It is not only the gastrointestinal (GI) tract we are talking about. But an optimally functioning GI tract means other healthy body systems. Gut health is a hot topic today…
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Top 7 Actions to Lead a Healthy Life
Why does living a healthy lifestyle seem so challenging? There are endless supplements, contradicting health advice, and false information seemingly everywhere we look. The health world is confusing, complex, and even misleading. Well, it doesn’t have to be! I am here to simplify it for you with these 7 actions to help you lead a…
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Skin Protection and Cancer Prevention
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?3 Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, even melanoma when identified early. I am going to discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations. 4 Types of Skin Cancer: Risk Factors How…
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Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 25% of American adults. Since 2011, studies have found that the number of cases of clinically significant liver fibrosis have more than doubled!2 NAFLD is likely underdiagnosed as there are typically no symptoms. It may take years for symptoms to develop. It is prudent to spread awareness due to…