General Health

I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…

Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…

For most healthy people, full-body MRIs aren’t necessary. It’s much more important to work with your provider and discuss your own risks and health goals. Wellness influencers and celebrities have been really into getting full-body magnetic resonance images, or MRIs, just to check to see if they might have cancer or other conditions. So should Read more…

Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk – even at low or moderate levels. Public health experts are raising awareness about the harms of alcohol. We’re here to help you make informed choices. If you’re like us, you grew up knowing that drinking and driving is dangerous, that long-term heavy drinking can cause liver disease, and that Read more…

GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy) manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. They also protect the heart and kidneys in people with higher risks. Ask a clinician who knows your medical history if a GLP-1 could benefit you. If you’re wondering if you should take a GLP-1, you’re not alone. Whether it’s health news of Read more…

The CDC is part of the U.S. government that helps protect human health and prevent disease. Their primary role is to gather health data, analyze it, and offer recommendations and public health support. ➡️ What is the CDC? Nearly 80 years ago the CDC was started to help stop the spread of malaria. At that Read more…

NAD+ is heralded by celebrities as the fountain of youth, but there’s no solid evidence to back that up.Though NAD+ shows some early promising benefits in animal studies and some human trials, there isn’t really enough data yet. TL;DR: NAD+ has some promising research but we honestly don’t have any solid scientific data to support Read more…

Are home microbiome test kits worth it? Probably not. TL;DR: Right now, these tests don’t provide actionable information to diagnose health conditions, guide medical treatments, or tailor our diets. When you order an at-home microbiome stool kit, you collect a tiny stool sample and send it to a lab that uses DNA sequencing to analyze Read more…

Some time ago, Jill from Sacramento asked us how we can get to grips with intense sugar cravings, especially when willpower alone doesn’t seem to work. For a variety of both biological and historical reasons, sugar has taken the world – and our diets – by storm, despite the well-known chronic disease risks of consuming Read more…

Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here, and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your health, and you’re Read more…

Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative & dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…