In the ever-evolving landscape of nutritional advice, one topic consistently stands out as both crucial and confounding: fats. For many, the mere mention of fats evokes a sense of uncertainty and confusion. And in my opinion, the low fat messaging over the last 70 years has been the most detrimental with respect to a populations…
The True Nature of Withdrawal Bleeding in Oral Contraceptives In this post we will delve into the intricate history and medical nuances surrounding oral contraceptives, shedding light on the incorporation of placebo pills and their impact on cultural, religious, and reproductive health perspectives. Unpacking the Sociocultural Role of the Placebo Week The advent of oral…
“When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” -Augusten Burroughs It’s Women’s Health Week, and a reminder for women and girls to check in with their health and daily habits you make to support the body that you live in. We are a…
Autoimmunity is the result of widespread inflammation which creates an abnormal immune response in which the body starts to attack itself. It often begins when the body is working hard to defend itself against an allergen, infection, toxin or food and it fails to differentiate between this substance and your own body. There are many…