Inflammation is the body’s natural, ancient, and protective response to injury and infection. But something’s happened in our society and the way we live In the past 60 years, that’s…
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Medical Gaslighting: What You Can Do To Advocate for Yourself
For years, 28 year old Carlie had been going to doctors, telling them about her painful periods, constipation, anxiety, and painful sex. Each time she was told the same things:…
Re-Owning Yourself: Approaches to Menopause with Susanne Gilbert-Lenz, OB/GYN
As women, we go through many stages in our lives, but perhaps none are as misunderstood as menopause. If you or someone you love is on or about to embark…
On Family Secrets with Dani Shapiro
Imagine opening an email that contains a revelation that rocks your world to the core, forcing you to completely rethink your origin and your identity – this is exactly what…
On Invisible Illness: Living at the Edge of Medical Knowledge with Meghan O’Rourke
“It’s just anxiety”, “It’s nothing”, “It’s probably just your hormones”… These are just a few of the remarks that many women with ‘invisible illnesses’ hear from their doctors, and even…
Women’s Top Thyroid Questions, Answered
Welcome to my exciting new feature of On Health – Your Questions, Answered. It’s a spin off of my super popular live Q&A sessions on Instagram. Today I’ll be reading…