03May 2023 by Marjorie No Comments
On quitting chocolate but not sugar

On quitting chocolate but not sugar

self-experiment
(Illustration by MRhea) I began a regular chocolate bar intake in junior high and have been trying to quit since my mid-thirties. For a long time it was the only sugar craving I experienced. I could turn down caffeine and cupcakes with no problem, for example. Read More On quitting chocolate but not sugar
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12Apr 2023 by Marjorie No Comments
Treating a UTI without ABX

Treating a UTI without ABX

nutritional therapy
(Illustration by MRhea) Thank you, Irish chicks. In the summer of 2021, in an attempt to avoid crowded waiting rooms, I decided to investigate online a bit before visiting the doctor about a urinary tract infection (UTI). From the bottom of my heart I thank the Dublin ladies behind liveutifree.com for helping me survive this ordeal. Read More Treating a UTI without ABX
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06May 2022 by Marjorie No Comments
Managing the doctors

Managing the doctors

US healthcare system
Photo by Sam Lion on Pexels. At a certain point in your health investigations you'll discover that the majority of doctors will do the same time-wasting things over and over. This is especially maddening when dealing with a practitioner not covered by insurance. Here is a list of suggestions for getting the most out of a doctor's visit. Read More Managing the doctors
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