Category: Health
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Liver issues can mimic menopause
When I was in my mid-40s, I would start sweating either during meals or right after. I remember thinking at the time, “Wow! Could I be starting menopause?” My doctor at the time said I was too young for menopause; instead, my liver was having trouble digesting fat. She put…
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How I went to the grocery store without freaking out
During our stay-at-home mandate, I put off going to the grocery store as long as I could. I had tried ordering groceries online, but that was a total fail. After having my items sit in the Whole Foods shopping cart for days with NO delivery slots available for the week,…
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Hiatal hernia: a misdiagnosis and resolution
I felt a jarring in my core. I paused and thought “oh no, I think I hurt myself.” What was that anyway? Did I pull a muscle? If so, it felt like a major muscle. I stood there breathing and analyzing, and then finally convinced myself I was okay. You…
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Clutter drains your energy
One evening at a party, I was chatting with another woman and the subject of health challenges came up. During our discussion, she introduced me to the idea that clearing clutter might help my health. At that time, I barely had enough energy to put one foot in front of the other, so this…
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Noise sensitivity – finding peace if not silence
I frequently have a high level of noise sensitivity. However, my reaction to noise is worse when I’m feeling overwhelmed or in physical pain. Sometimes I am so bothered by it that my nervous system goes on high alert. I think it triggers the flight-or-fight response for me. We are in…
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Options for natural pain relief
When I was in constant pain, I was taking multiple, daily doses of acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen. However, once I started going to alternative healthcare practitioners, they recommended I stay away from both of them and use a natural pain reliever that is less harmful. Beware traditional pain relievers After researching these…
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A resource for making healthy choices
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an amazing resource for those of us concerned about personal health and the environment. I came across this organization when I was looking for information on cosmetics with fewer harmful ingredients. However, I soon discovered that the EWG was much more than a cosmetics resource. Healthier lives, healthier…