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Our eyesight is one of those things we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. Here’s the latest on keeping your eyes, well, looking good. (pun intended)

Your Eyes
What do you know about heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US? Read part 1 here, to get the basics, and a little of what it feels like to have heart disease. Here’s more on...

Heart Disease 101 - Part 2
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Biohacking
Heart Disease 101 - Part 1

During the month of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of the human heart in terms of love, emotional strength, and goodness. The heart is also our body’s essential engine, beating 100,000 times a day, pumping oxygen and nutrients...
Taking Medications – Pill, Patch, Liquid, or Spray?

There is a whole medical branch called pharmacokinetics that is the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Vaccinated…Now What?

This week, I started volunteering at a vaccination site in San Jose where over 1500 people are receiving vaccinations every day. Prior to my start, I went through extensive education and training, which is essential because there are so...
“Can my mother get the vaccine? She has a problem with her heart, is it safe?”

Volunteering at a Vaccine Site
Who is more like to have genital herpes, HSV-2? Test your knowledge!

Are You a Herpes Expert? Take the Quiz
3 Things to Prioritize on Your Quest to Feeling Better

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The Annual Physical – Your Questions Answered

As more of us get our COVID-19 vaccines in the coming months, we will see more people getting back to making appointments for routine physicals, or wellness visits.

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Your Eyes

Our eyesight is one of those things we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. Here’s the latest on keeping your eyes, well, looking good. (pun intended)

Heart Disease 101 – Part 2

What do you know about heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US? Read part 1 here, to get the basics, and a little of what it

woman sitting crossed legged in front of ocean on a yoga mat

Biohacking

I am happy to introduce you to blogs from CorinneWellness. Corinne provides well-researched, balanced, and health-focused articles.

doctor holding a toy heart to the screen

During the month of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of the human heart in terms of love, emotional strength, and goodness. The heart is also our body’s essential engine, beating 100,000 times a day, pumping oxygen and nutrients throughout our system. Sadly, on the whole, our heart engines are not very healthy.

Woman wears a patch spray bottle, dropper bottle, pills in background

Taking Medications – Pill, Patch, Liquid, or Spray?

There is a whole medical branch called pharmacokinetics that is the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Vaccinated…Now What?

This week, I started volunteering at a vaccination site in San Jose where over 1500 people are receiving vaccinations every day. Prior to my start, I went through extensive education and training, which is essential because there are so many questions about Covid. I met people from all walks of life, which you can read about here.