Actually, I Do Want to Talk About My Illness
Every so often, I’ll be talking to someone about the period when my myasthenia gravis (MG) was at its worst ....
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Irritability in moderation is a healthy emotion for me, but there’s a line. My most obvious sign that I’m experiencing some degree of hypomania is that I am easily irritable about things that wouldn’t usually bother me ....
Living With MG: How I Found My Space in Fitness and Accepted Responsibility for My New Normal
As someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), I had to learn to accept that I am responsible for the things I actually have the power to change ....
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Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird
If you're pregnant (or planning to be) and suddenly questioning every product in your bathroom, you’re not alone ....
Your Gut Health, Colds, and Flu
Cold and flu season is upon us again, and this year is a doozy. In addition to the flu vaccine, supporting your gut health with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help protect you against viruses ...
Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging
You’ve likely heard about inflammation as it relates to chronic disease, but in dermatology, there’s another form that’s quietly gaining attention: inflammaging ....