It’s that time again when we reflect on the year that’s coming to an end and look forward to the one ahead and how we can get the most out of it. Health-oriented resolutions are popular, but most people fall by the wayside by February or March. I don’t think that means we need to Read more

I was 11 when I got my period. I distinctly remember it because we moved across the country from California to Illinois. My mom had me listen to tapes about adolescence and all the changes that would happen to me. When we stopped for dinner, I went to the bathroom, and low and behold, there Read more

UTIs can be one of the most painful, frustrating experiences you’ll ever have. It can be made even worse when caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Unfortunately, these bacteria are becoming more common, making getting a UTI even more scary. The UTI from hell I remember having one a few years back that literally had me sleeping Read more

Raise your hand if you’ve ever plucked a chin hair. I’ll be honest; I’ve plucked a few upper lip hairs, too, but those never seem as dark or thick—especially the ones that appear right under your chin and borderline neck area, which are truly awful. I got so fed up with the maintenance that I Read more

Is it me, or is everyone talking about cortisol lately? Everywhere I look, I see something about “Lower cortisol to ‘fill in the blank.’” According to everything I see, it seems like high cortisol might be the responsible party for a lot of my problems—weight gain, high blood sugar, and constant cravings. But what exactly Read more

I’ve always had wonky digestion (sometimes constipated, sometimes going too frequently), so I’m always intrigued to discover what people are doing for gut health. If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you may have seen the viral parasite trend that’s going around. People are buying supplements and pooping so much that they have to cancel their Read more