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Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN) - Itchy and Bitchy
Family nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that ca…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Surprising Update on Healthcare Self Advocacy! - Itchy and Bitchy
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…
10 months ago
Estradiol and Skin: The Perfect Match! - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen tackles a common menopause question: oral vs. topical estradiol. She explains first-pass metabolism and why transdermal options can lower clot,…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Redefining Lithium with Low Dosing - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen tackles a listener question about low-dose lithium. She reviews micro- vs. low-dose ranges, discusses forms like lithium orotate/aspartate and …
11 months ago
Blood Tests for Multiple Cancers + Whole Body Scan Info - Itchy and Bitchy
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 …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
BPC-157: What Are You Really Buying? - Itchy and Bitchy
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…
1 year ago
Getting to the Point: Microneedling Reviewed - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen demystifies the popular skincare treatment known as microneedling. She explores how this minimally invasive procedure stimulates collagen and e…
1 year ago
Unpacking Your Eye Bags - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen tackles the puffy eye predicament that's turning well-rested people into walking advertisements for concealer. From the cruel reality of aging …
1 year ago
GLP-1 Meds & Hair Loss: Skinny and Bald Not the Look You're Going For? - Itchy and Bitchy
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…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Keep Your Cool as the World Heats Up (RERUN) - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen shares potentially life-saving advice for staying safe in extreme heat as record-breaking temperatures sweep across the country. She explains h…
1 year, 1 month ago