As many of you know, the COVID-19 vaccine is a novel vaccine. NOVEL as in ground-breaking, innovative, pioneering, new. Never in the history of vaccines have we as a world been able to pull off such a tremendous outpouring of scientific research, clinical trials, and production in such a limited amount of time. But when [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Let's learn the facts: 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetimeIn 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 48,530 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) [...]
September is PCOS Awareness Month As a Physician Assistant, female and, endometriosis warrior, I've found that women's health issues are some of my favorite to discuss. Not only are they a part of my own story, but they are also a huge source of empowerment for women. The more we know and understand our bodies, [...]
For those of us currently in the fall spirit but not yet experiencing those autumnal temperatures, I've got a Starbucks hack for you. Ditch the hot PSL and try the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Cold Brew! Not only is it iced (PRAISE THE LAMB!), but it's also packed with all the fall flavor. Traditionally [...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month And I'm choosing to use this month as an opportunity to start the conversation about mental health and wellness. This year has been challenging in more ways than one. The CDC published an article in September entitled Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's [...]
Colon cancer has gained a lot of attention in light of the death of Chadwick Boseman last week. And I think this serves as a great opportunity to start the conversation about cancer screenings. Many people don't know the age at which they need to have their first mammogram or their first colonoscopy. I mean [...]
Intermittent fasting is going viral in the health and wellness industry! Celebrities swear by it. Influencers rave about it. But is it worth all the hype? You may have heard about FWTFL, aka Faster Way To Fat Loss, a program built on the foundation of intermittent fasting. It's one of many programs being promoted on [...]
Everybody's talking about "health". How to stay healthy.How to improve your health.How to be more health-conscious. But the problem is, all too often the topic of "health" only focuses on a couple of areas, mainly physical and nutritional. But when you think about the concept of overall health, you have to consider all the different [...]
For centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes. But as more and more research comes out about it's incredible health benefits, it's gaining popularity in the health and wellness market. Last month, I came across the brand MaryRuth's Organics. It's a brand that offers an array of vitamins and supplements [...]
This may be a controversial post given how our country has responded to COVID, but I'm not afraid to push the envelope on this topic. As more and more states begin to implement mandatory face mask orders, I think it may be a good idea to share why face masks are medically preventative and where [...]
