It’s time to get geeky about COVID 19. There is SO much information floating around out there and the majority of it is only partial truths and flat out scare tactics. In order to make sense of all this myself, I have been diving into the research. I have realized [...]
I have had numerous calls and questions asking if they are high risk for getting the COVID-19 virus. Lots of data and demographics are being reported but is important to understand this data is reporting the people who have been admitted with COVID and what comorbidities (other medical issues) they [...]
How are you? Really! I have spoken to many people in the last few weeks with varying degrees of anxiety, fear combined with cautious optimism and hope. This is an unprecedented time but we will get thru this….together. Hang in there! To help us all build our immune systems and [...]
Let’s talk positive for a change….. We WILL get thru this. China is already having several days in a row with no new cases and no deaths. Look for the positive that is happening all around. People tipping more when given the opportunity, neighbors reaching out and supporting each other, [...]
As the weather turns nice more animals start to scurry, the trees start to bud, grass gets greener and the first sign of flowers appear announcing the beginning of a regeneration period. I always love this time of year. No more dark days of winter. Just the hope and possibility [...]
Breast implant illness is a real entity. With the recent Allergan recall of over 30 breast implants because of a suspicious link to a type of cancer, why is it such a stretch to think implants can make women ill in other ways? Symptoms are variable and might include fatigue, [...]
Every time I turn around I see another collagen product on the market. While collagen in general can be useful I wanted to take a look at the different types of collagen so you can see if your product is targeting what you think it is. Collagen is the main [...]
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is creating a world-wide scare. The coronaviruses are a family of viruses that are common in different species of animals like camels, cattle, cats and bats. These viruses can rarely infect humans and then spread between people. Past viruses have included MERS and SARS. The COVID-19 is one [...]
I discussed chronic urinary tract infections (UTI) last week but what if you have all the symptoms of a UTI and have no infection??? You most likely have interstitial cystitis or IC. IC occurs when the bladder wall gets irritated and can result in pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in [...]
Urinary tract infections (UTI's) are very uncomfortable. I describe them as peeing thru razor blades and if you have ever had one you know exactly what I am talking about. When you get into a cycle of recurrent UTI’s, then it is time to step back and work on the [...]
