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Men often write off changes in their energy, mood, strength, or sex drive as “just getting older.” But, as a nurse, I’ve learned not to ignore the role that hormones play.  Hormones quietly sit in the background, shaping how you feel from day to day. They influence how you perform in the gym, how you […]

When was the last time you had some blood work done? If you are not sure or it’s taking you some time to think, you might be missing important clues about your health.  Regular blood work offers important insights into how your body is doing. Is everything on point and running smoothly? Or, is there

Since you’re reading this, chances are you, or someone you sleep in close proximity to, are tired of the nightly freight train barreling through the house. Maybe you’ve already tried mouth tape, a custom mouth insert, or you’re dreading bedtime, where you have to strap that elephant trunk of a CPAP machine to your face. I get it. I hear this same story in my office

Have you ever woken up with your mouth taped shut? Maybe you were a kidnap victim or just spent the night at the wrong sleepover… well, you’re not alone. Mouth taping for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) went viral for a reason. Not only is it cheap, but for some people, it actually works pretty well. But what if it doesn’t?

Most menopause guides read like the writer has never actually lived through being a woman aging in her own body. Luckily for you, I’ve experienced a hot flash or two. So, I’m coming to you with lived experience, and as a nurse, I know the difference between advice that works in the real world and

Hormone replacement therapy used to mean waiting months for a specialist referral, sitting in a clinic, and juggling appointments. Now there’s a wave of online hormone clinics promising lab panels, tailored treatment plans, and ongoing support from home. With a Master’s in Psychology and an MSc in Nursing underway, I’m interested in hormones from both

When I got certified, I wanted the absolute best strength and conditioning cert. But I had some problems defining “best.” It seems like everyone I talk to had a different idea of which one was best, but they all had their respective reasons for choosing the ones they did, and so did I.  So, these

After giving Function Health five hundred of my human dollars, I was a bit disappointed that their “160+” biomarkers weren’t exactly 160+, but rather 100… and then a follow-up test where they looked at only 60. I was also a bit surprised that the follow-up care was not so much care as a read out

If you are looking for a career move, becoming a personal trainer is a great consideration. Personal training is a strong field with a lot of job opportunities. The BLS projects 14% growth in the next decade which means roughly $75,000 jobs added every year. The more certifications you have, the better equipped you will

Chewing gum is a quick, effective way to help your digestive health and combat acid reflux episodes. By chewing gum after a meal, you encourage more saliva production, which encourages more frequent swallowing. The more frequently you can swallow, the less likely your stomach contents are to flow back into your esophagus or your throat,