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In 2017, Ozempic was approved by the FDA for use in aiding weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes. The once-weekly injectable drug, with the active ingredient semaglutide, has been used for over a decade to help manage blood sugar in patients with diabetes. However, Ozempic, and its other brand name cousin Wegovy, may have other uses. While testing is still needed for safety and effectiveness, there is some evidence that Ozempic may provide relief for people with PCOS. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal problem that affects women in their reproductive years. The condition causes many…
How do you feel about your body? Feeling good about your body isn’t just about looking in the mirror and liking what you see. it’s about creating a positive relationship with yourself that will spill over into every aspect of your life, especially your sexual health. Let’s talk a little more about its importance body assessment, how it affects your sexual health, and strategies to boost your self-esteem. Plus, we’ll give you a sneak peek SHA Annual Sexology Conferencewhere you can learn even more about this empowering topic.The impact of body image and body esteem on sexual healthFirst things first,…
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | tune in | Audible As I am currently watching the Olympics as I write this, I am in awe of all these incredible athletes. Watching the best in the world compete against each other in their sports is truly amazing. You know what’s also amazing? Knowing that some of these competitors are mother’s. These women have grown, given birth and continue to sustain life. And they are Olympians. I have great memories of watching the Olympics growing up and one athlete I have admired over the years is Allyson Felix. She’s done some amazing things…
If you struggle with digestive issues like gas or bloating, you may wonder if something you’re eating is to blame. Home health testing kits have become increasingly popular, and food sensitivity tests are marketed to people looking for information about how their diet affects their bodies.There’s no denying the appeal of home testing. It seems easier and more convenient than scheduling an office visit, and results are often accessible via cell phone or computer within 1 to 2 weeks. But how accurate are the results, and is the food sensitivity test really the best option for pinpointing the root cause…
Discussing some of the reasons why you may be struggling with fatigue and some steps you can use to improve your energy. As always, if you feel unusually tired or don’t like yourself, seek the advice of your doctor. This is not medical advice. Hello friends! I hope you had a beautiful morning. My Uncle E is in town (remember him?!) so we’re having some family fun today and the girls and I are getting so much hair cut before school starts tomorrow. I can’t even believe it. For today’s post, I wanted to talk a little about something I…
By recruiting the immune system to fight cancer cells, immunotherapy has improved survival rates, offering hope to millions of cancer patients. However, only about one in five people respond positively to these treatments. Aiming to understand and address the limitations of immunotherapy, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that the immune system can be its own worst enemy in the fight against cancer. In a new study in mice, a subset of immune cells — type 1 regulatory T cells, or Tr1 cells — did its normal job of preventing the immune system from…
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber and Noelys Mendez It’s August 14th National Financial Awareness Day. I grew up in rural Cuba in a traditional Cuban household. My father was the family provider. He worked—a lot—on the small farm we had and took care of all our finances. My mother also worked incredibly hard making sure we had everything we needed. She took the money my father gave her and magically tracked down food, cleaning supplies, clothes, etc. which was a full time job considering where we lived. Life was slow moving in our small town, but when I turned 19,…
Introduction In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it is becoming increasingly important to prioritize self-care and seek empowerment in order to lead a fulfilling and balanced life. While self-care focuses on caring for one’s physical and mental well-being, empowerment goes a step further by empowering individuals to take control of their lives and make conscious choices that align with their values and aspirations. This article will explore the importance of self-care, the concept of empowerment, and how mindfulness and building a supportive network can help cultivate a gentle life. The importance of self-care Self-care is essential to overall well-being. It…
In my experience, most people who come to intuitive eating do so after realizing that limiting the foods they love in the name of weight loss just leads to binge, emotional, and impulsive eating. Over time (and usually many, many failed diets), they begin to recognize that maybe the problem isn’t them, and may actually be the diet itself. They aren’t actually rampant eating machines, but rather suffer from the predictable consequences of dieting and deprivation. Intuitive eating and other non-dieting approaches teach that physical restriction, or deprivation of specific foods, food groups, or adequate nutrition, fuels a powerful urge…
The expansion of border crossings with the Mexico-US wall has been accompanied by an increasing number of serious injuries, with poor discharge care and a lack of adequate interpretation facilities contributing to a “humanitarian and health crisis”, researchers suggest in the open-access journal. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. Thirty-eight different nationalities and 21 languages other than Spanish were represented among those who tried to cross a section of the wall in 2021 and 2022, researchers say. The US-Mexico border wall was extended by 50 miles and raised to a height of 30 feet in Southern California, the construction of…