Have you felt the constant wear of having to change parts of your life to fit with your new normal? Friedreich’s Ataxia can do that. Over time, the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with adapting to a chronic health condition can get to anyone! There is no shame in it, and for better or… Continue reading Managing the Mental Exhaustion of Constantly Adapting to Life With FA
How to Stay Social and Keep Doing What You Love With FA
How do you stay connected to the people and things you love as you navigate the changes that come with Friedreich’s Ataxia? FA changes how your body moves, how quickly you fatigue, how you navigate public spaces, and sometimes even how you see yourself. Things that once were effortless can get harder, more exhausting, or… Continue reading How to Stay Social and Keep Doing What You Love With FA
Low-effort Meals, Adaptive Cooking, and Eating Well with Limited Energy
Friedreich’s Ataxia leads to changes in strength, balance and energy levels. Things that once felt routine or automatic for mealtimes, like standing at the stove watching something simmer or chopping vegetables, can become difficult! Eating well with FA does not take perfection. There are things that you can do to cook smarter and build out… Continue reading Low-effort Meals, Adaptive Cooking, and Eating Well with Limited Energy
Small Adjustments That Make Daily Life Easier with FA
From the very start, a Friedreich’s Ataxia diagnosis means making changes. As a condition it will affect how you move, talk, your ability to work and go to school. What our members have found is that there are a number of small adjustments you can make that go a long way in helping save energy… Continue reading Small Adjustments That Make Daily Life Easier with FA
How to Talk About Menopause Symptoms So You Get the Right Help
For many women, menopause symptoms can feel confusing, frustrating, and difficult to explain, especially when they affect more than just your physical health. Hot flashes, sleep changes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, joint pain, and fatigue can all show up differently from person to person. And too often, women leave appointments feeling dismissed, rushed, or… Continue reading How to Talk About Menopause Symptoms So You Get the Right Help
Is It Normal for Ovulation Tests to Be Positive for Days?
If you’re tracking ovulation, ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) are often advertised as pretty simple. Which is that you get one clear positive result, and ovulation happens shortly after. But in reality, many people notice their tests stay positive for several days in a row, which can be confusing or make you wonder what’s going on… Continue reading Is It Normal for Ovulation Tests to Be Positive for Days?
Why Resting Can Be a Productive Metabolic Win When You Are Managing Multiple Conditions
If you have a heart condition, or maybe even several health problems at once, it can feel like you are always being told to do more. You need to eat better, get outside and exercise more often, track everything that you do. In the midst of all of this, there is one part of cardiovascular… Continue reading Why Resting Can Be a Productive Metabolic Win When You Are Managing Multiple Conditions
Maximize The “First 10 Minutes” of Spring Sunlight
When spring comes around, getting more sunshine does not just mean warmer days! It gives you a chance to do a complete reset. Longer days and brighter mornings can help your body in a few distinct ways. You can recalibrate your internal clock, support your metabolism, and improve how you feel day to day. If… Continue reading Maximize The “First 10 Minutes” of Spring Sunlight
How Alto Pharmacy Can Support You Through Your IVF Journey
During National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), we’re reminded that the path to parenthood doesn’t always look the same. For many in our community, IVF is one part of that journey, filled with hope, uncertainty, and a lot to manage along the way. If you’ve been through it or are currently going through it, you know… Continue reading How Alto Pharmacy Can Support You Through Your IVF Journey
What Can Help Reduce CKD Diet Overwhelm Without Eliminating Favorite Foods
Managing a diet for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can feel like a lot. Between tracking nutrients like sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, and trying to make sense of conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or like you have to give up all the foods you love. The good news is that you don’t have to… Continue reading What Can Help Reduce CKD Diet Overwhelm Without Eliminating Favorite Foods