Medical Warnings – Life and DIY

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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Gadolinium Warning: The Hidden Risks of MRIs with Contrast (See My Lab Results)

Holly — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:42:33 +0000

If you've ever had an MRI with contrast, or likely know someone who has - you need to read this. It's been nearly 8 years since I had my MRI with Gadolinium as the contrast agent, and I have high level of it in my urine.

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Is At-Home Microneedling Being Banned? Latest on the FDA Review & Options

Holly — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:49:52 +0000

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Is the FDA banning NMN?

Holly — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:07:20 +0000

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