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Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN)
Family nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that ca…
4 months, 1 week ago
Surprising Update on Healthcare Self Advocacy!
After listening to an episode of Itchy and Bitchy, a woman pushed for further testing and caught grade 1A ovarian cancer early—requiring only surgery…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Estradiol and Skin: The Perfect Match!
Karen tackles a common menopause question: oral vs. topical estradiol. She explains first-pass metabolism and why transdermal options can lower clot,…
5 months, 1 week ago
Redefining Lithium with Low Dosing
Karen tackles a listener question about low-dose lithium. She reviews micro- vs. low-dose ranges, discusses forms like lithium orotate/aspartate and …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Blood Tests for Multiple Cancers + Whole Body Scan Info
In this update to the August 2024 episode, Karen explains the surge of direct-to-consumer “whole-body” MRI/CT screenings and how to decide with your …
6 months, 1 week ago
BPC-157: What Are You Really Buying?
Karen takes a look at BPC-157, the buzzy peptide touted for faster healing and joint relief, explaining what animal studies actually show, the lack o…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Getting to the Point: Microneedling Reviewed
Karen demystifies the popular skincare treatment known as microneedling. She explores how this minimally invasive procedure stimulates collagen and e…
7 months ago
Unpacking Your Eye Bags
Karen tackles the puffy eye predicament that's turning well-rested people into walking advertisements for concealer. From the cruel reality of aging …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
GLP-1 Meds & Hair Loss: Skinny and Bald Not the Look You're Going For?
Karen tackles the surprising link between GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and hair loss. As more people turn to these drugs for diabetes a…
8 months ago
How to Keep Your Cool as the World Heats Up (RERUN)
Karen shares potentially life-saving advice for staying safe in extreme heat as record-breaking temperatures sweep across the country. She explains h…
8 months, 2 weeks ago