If you have diabetes, there are so many things to stay on top of when it comes to your health. Blood sugar is at the top of the list, followed closely by cholesterol, then your diet and how much exercise you get. That’s not even mentioning proper sleep, hydration, your mental health, and managing medications!… Continue reading Regulating Your Body Temperature With Diabetes
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Beat the Heat With MS
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms can feel worse when your body temperature increases. But it is not just the weather that can make your body hurt. It can be any kind of activity that heats up your body like exercising, taking a hot shower, eating a warm meal, or spending too much time in the sun.… Continue reading Beat the Heat With MS
How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Are you or a loved one taking or considering a GLP-1 medication? These medicines, the common variations being Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, are well-known for helping people lose weight and control their blood sugar. But did you know they can also help protect your heart? Recent research shows that GLP-1 medications do more than manage… Continue reading How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
What To Know Moving Forward with CKD Through Safe Exercise When my Aunt Kathy first told me my Uncle Tom had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), I watched her transform from someone who barely knew what kidneys did to becoming an expert on everything from potassium levels to protein restrictions. What surprised me… Continue reading Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
A Summer Guide to Enjoying Fruit with CKD
What to Know CKD Diet Fruit Guide for Low Potassium Summer Options Fruit is one of the best parts of summer – fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. But if you’ve been told to “watch your potassium,” it might feel confusing or even stressful to know which fruits are safe for your kidneys. Let’s clear… Continue reading A Summer Guide to Enjoying Fruit with CKD
Kidney-Friendly BBQ Swaps for Summer Cookouts
What to Know Kidney-Friendly Summer Grilling Ideas Summer is here, and that means BBQ season is in full swing! If you’re managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), you might feel like traditional cookouts are off-limits. The good news is, you can still enjoy the flavors of summer with a few simple swaps. Whether you’re the host… Continue reading Kidney-Friendly BBQ Swaps for Summer Cookouts
What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
Diet culture has us overthinking and under eating or over eating, depending on your current state of mind. I’ve been there… one day I am so strict with what I eat and then after a stressful day, I just don’t care and eat way more than I should out of spite or comfort. So imagine… Continue reading What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
Have you ever tried mindfulness or been told to try mindfulness? If you’re like me, it always seemed a little vague. Mindfulness is a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided meditation, and other practices that help… Continue reading How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
What is a PIK3CA Mutation in Breast Cancer?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA \When you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor might mention something called a PIK3CA mutation. It sounds complex but understanding what this mutation is and what it means for your treatment can help you take control of your care. To start,… Continue reading What is a PIK3CA Mutation in Breast Cancer?
Understanding Your Breast Cancer Pathology Report
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When you are being tested or treated for breast cancer, one of the most important documents in your medical journey is the pathology report. This report is written by a pathologist, a doctor who specializes in looking at tissues and cells under a microscope for diseases… Continue reading Understanding Your Breast Cancer Pathology Report