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Canadian Prescription Ban Starting October 22? What’s Really Happening

Holly — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:16:49 +0000

If you order your prescriptions from Canada or any other country overseas, you probably won't be able to get them after October 22. Canadian pharmacies say a new U.S. Customs rule will stop most shipments at the border, and they're telling customers to order refills by October 10. I'm affected too, since it's how I get my cat's asthma inhaler. Here's what the government actually changed, who's behind it, and what you can do right now.

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My DEXA Scan Results: What the Scale Couldn’t Tell Me

Holly — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:09 +0000

I put on 10 to 15 pounds over the last year or two, and I was sure I knew exactly where it went. So I got my first full-body DEXA scan, which measures your body fat, muscle, bone density, and even the hidden fat around your organs. It turns out I was wrong about a few things. Here's what my results showed.

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Can Luteolin Help Gray Hair? What the Mouse Study Actually Found

Holly — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:43 +0000

A 2024 study found luteolin helped prevent gray hair in mice. Here's what researchers actually did, what it doesn't prove, and why I'm trying it anyway.

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I Got an Insanely Rare Infection Abroad (H. Heilmannii)

Holly — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:49:37 +0000

I almost refused the upper endoscopy - it felt unnecessary at the time. I'm so glad I didn't. The biopsy came back positive for H. Heilmannii instead of the common H. Pylori - a rare bacteria you catch from animals rather than people. Here's how I think I picked it up in Thailand, what the treatment was really like, and the surprising change that happened weeks later.

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BPPV Exlained: What Happened & What You Need to Know

Holly — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:35:34 +0000

If you’ve ever felt a sudden onset of severe dizziness and nausea the moment you turned your head, you’re not alone. I recently went through one of the worst episodes of my life and later discovered it was BPPV - something many people experience without realizing what’s actually happening.

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FDA Microneedling Update Late (2025): News & Where to Buy Authentic Dr. Pens

Holly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:10:39 +0000

In 2024, Amazon pulled nearly all Dr. Pen microneedling devices, leaving users wondering if the FDA had banned them. Here’s what’s really going on - including the latest FDA warning about RF microneedling risks, where you can safely buy authentic Dr. Pen products again, and a first look at the new Hydra Pen H6 that dispenses serum as you microneedle.

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Best Supplements & Tools for Energy and Focus (Without Coffee or Caffeine)

Holly — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:16:17 +0000

In this post, I share the most effective tools and supplements that help boost energy and focus naturally - from research-backed supplements that actually make a difference, to tools you can use.

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NMN is FDA Approved (& Can Lawfully Be Sold as a Supplement)

Holly — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:55:58 +0000

Big news: the FDA just reversed its stance and made NMN legal in supplements again! For years now we've been waiting to hear this - and for years it's been banned and removed from the shelves and taken off of Amazon. This should reverse shortly. Here's what you can expect going forward.

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I Quit Coffee 1 Year Ago - Was It Worth It?

Holly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:59:43 +0000

Is quitting coffee really worth it? After one full year caffeine-free, I have an update for you! This is what I've experienced - the good and the bad. Did I ever slip? Do I miss it? And most importantly, how has quitting coffee affected my sleep, cortisol, energy, and overall health?

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FDA to Ban NDT? Latest Updates & What You Need to Know

Holly — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:31:20 +0000

The FDA has just set a 12-month deadline that could wipe Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) off the U.S. market. The FDA is going to ban NDT - giving doctors 12 months to get their patients off of NDT and onto a synthetic T4 medication. Most companies won’t be able to meet the new biologics requirements - but one pharmaceutical giant may have a plan. Here’s what’s changing, what it means for patients, and why the future of NDT could come down to a single clinical trial. Get all the details and updates here.

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