7 Medication Side Effects That Mimic Aging
Have you ever noticed how certain “signs of aging” seem to come out of nowhere? One day your energy is fine, your mind is sharp, your skin looks healthy. Then slowly,…
Dizzy, Foggy, or Off Balance? It Could Be a Vestibular Migraine (Even Without Head Pain)
As a pharmacist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, I’ve seen many patients misdiagnosed before learning they actually had vestibular migraine. Before we dive into what vestibular migraine is,…
5 Ways the “Normal” Reference Range Can Still Miss the Problem
Picture this: You drag yourself to the doctor's office, feeling like a zombie who's mainlined espresso but still can't shake the fog. Labs come back in the normal reference range, and…
Why Your Hair Is Falling Out on a GLP-1 (And the Simple Fix)
If you’re on Ozempic or Wegovy, (two popular GLP-1 drugs) and you’ve noticed more hair in your brush than usual… you are not imagining things. I’ve been getting emails about this…
7 Things to Know About Anticholinergic Drugs and Brain Fog
You’ve probably heard the word “anticholinergic” on TV, or in one of my other articles, and mentally checked out because it sounds technical. Don’t. It’s actually simple. It just means the…
Perimenopause Brain Fog Isn’t “Just Hormones”
Perimenopause usually shows up in your 40s — sometimes earlier, sometimes later — and it’s simply the transition phase before menopause. Your hormones start shifting, cycles change, and things feel… different.…
When Leg Cramps Are Something More: 4 Signs They Could Be Related to Cancer
I was watching the John Elway documentary on Netflix the other night, cup of tea in hand and not thinking of work, medicine or research - not thinking of anything really,…
Soft & Chewy Amaretti Cookies (with a Hint of Rose)
These classic Italian amaretti cookies are crisp on the outside, soft and marzipan-like on the inside, and deeply almond-forward in the best possible way. They’re naturally gluten-free, simple to make, and…
3 Reasons You Sleep Better Covered with a Blanket – Even When It’s Hot
Have you ever kicked the blanket off because it’s too warm… only to pull it right back up five minutes later? Or is that just me? I love to be covered…
How Old Are Your Grocery Store Carrots, Really?
I’ve been a pharmacist for decades, but I’m also a lifelong carrot eater. Raw dusted with salt, roasted with thyme/rosemary, shaved into salads, juiced back when juicing was all the rage.…
