How to Celebrate the Season Without Sabotaging Your Health

The acid reflux paradox: Why suppressing stomach acid actually harms your health

For the millions of Americans who experience the burning discomfort of acid reflux, the solution has long seemed straightforward: reduce stomach acid. Fueled by billions in pharmaceutical marketing, drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec have become a first-line defense, offering relief by shutting down the stomach’s acid production.

How Menopause Affects Women at Work

When I put out a call on social media recently for fellow Gen X friends to share their experiences with menopause at work, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. Many in my circle were eager to talk about how this tumultuous transition has impacted their work life. But when I asked if anyone could share how their workplace has accommodated them during the menopausal transition? Crickets.

Smartphone damage to health confirmed across all age groups, researchers warn

Walk through any public space and the scene repeats everywhere: babies in strollers staring at glowing screens, teenagers unable to look up from their devices, and adults compulsively checking phones every few minutes. What began as a convenient communication tool has become a constant companion that most people interact with for well over 4 hours daily, rarely questioning what this exposure is doing to bodies and brains at every age.

Hydrogen Peroxide: Medical “Miracle”?

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a powerful and versatile household remedy—safe, widely available, and inexpensive. You may be surprised to learn that your first exposure likely came from your mother’s milk, which contains high levels of hydrogen peroxide. One key role of breast milk is to activate an infant’s immune system, and H₂O₂ supports that function.