There I was, standing in the supermarket aisle at half past six on a Tuesday evening, holding a packet of rice crackers in one hand and my phone in the other. I’d just Googled “what can I actually eat with IBS” for probably the hundredth time that...
Your hands feel cold even when everyone else is comfortable. The hair brush collects more strands each morning. Joint stiffness greets you before your feet hit the floor. Managing hypothyroidism after 50 brings challenges that go beyond just taking a daily pill. What...
Let me guess. You’ve tried the low-carb thing, the keto craze, maybe even that peculiar cabbage soup diet your sister swore by. And here you are, still battling polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms that seem to laugh in the face of every dietary promise. I get it....
Last Tuesday, my friend Janet called me in tears. Her doctor had just diagnosed her with fatty liver disease. At 58, she felt betrayed by her own body. “I don’t even drink much,” she said. “How did this happen?” If you’re reading...
You know that feeling when your doctor mentions your blood sugar levels are creeping up, and suddenly every food choice feels like a minefield? I get it. At 52, I found myself staring at my morning toast wondering if it was friend or foe. Here’s the good news...