So, let’s talk about something that doesn’t usually pop up at brunch but probably should — hydration and your vaginal health. I know, not your usual water-cooler conversation, but hear me out. A few years ago, I went through this frustrating phase of recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), and no matter what I tried — probiotics,…
So, here’s something that caught me off guard a while back — I had no idea that *dehydration* could play any kind of role in vaginal health, let alone something as frustrating as bacterial vaginosis (BV). But after my third episode of BV in just a few months, I started digging. The patterns didn’t add…
If you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you probably know the struggle all too well—the discomfort, the smell (yes, let’s not sugarcoat it), and the endless search for something that *actually* works. I remember my first experience with BV. It came out of nowhere, or so I thought, and no amount of over-the-counter fixes…
Ever had a migraine that just didn’t know when to leave the party? I mean, the blinding pain might pack up, but you’re left with this foggy, achy, drained aftermath that’s just… there. That’s what we call the lingering migraine aftershock. It’s not quite pain, not quite peace, and it’s something I’ve come to know…
I used to think anxiety was just mental. Racing thoughts, overthinking, maybe a little restlessness. But one morning, I woke up feeling like I hadn’t slept at all. My legs ached, my chest felt tight, and I could barely drag myself to the kitchen for coffee. At first, I thought I was coming down with…
Back pain is something most of us brush off as part of life, especially as we move into our 40s and beyond. But when it started creeping into my mornings—tightness in my lower back, a dull ache that refused to budge—I had no idea it was linked to perimenopause. If you’re in your 30s, 40s,…
Ever stared at a screen too long and suddenly noticed flickering lights, zigzag patterns, or shimmering shapes that just wouldn’t go away? Yeah, I’ve been there. The first time it happened, I assumed it was stress or lack of sleep. But when it kept happening—long after the migraine pain subsided—I realized it wasn’t just my…
Let’s be real—there’s nothing quite as frustrating as finally committing to a workout routine, only to be hit with an unexpected twinge or full-blown ache in your back. I’ve been there. One week into my new “get-fit” phase, crushing some squats, and boom—sharp pain in my lower back that had me crawling into bed with…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably brushed off a few signs thinking, “It’s just a phase.” I used to tell myself that all the time—until I realized my child was silently struggling with something deeper. Anxiety in kids doesn’t always look like anxiety in adults. They might not have the vocabulary to explain what’s…