May 2025

The Nurse’s Guide to Prebiotics and Probiotics: What You Need to Know

The Nurse’s Guide to Prebiotics and Probiotics: What You Need to Know Hey there, lovely ladies! It’s your friendly neighborhood nurse here, and today we’re diving deep into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart, especially after years of navigating the wild world of “diet culture” myself: prebiotics and probiotics. Now, if you’re […]

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Are Your Genes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? The Truth About Nature, Nurture & Epigenetics

Are Your Genes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? The Truth About Nature, Nurture & Epigenetics Hey there, friend! Let’s dive into something that totally blew my mind when I first really dug into it: how much our surroundings actually mess with our genes. I know, right? It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but

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Mindful Eating: Tuning In to Your Body’s Hunger and Fullness Cues

Mindful Eating: Tuning In to Your Body’s Hunger and Fullness Cues Hey everyone! Let’s talk about something super important, something that’s honestly changed my relationship with food: mindful eating. It sounds simple, right? Just pay attention while you eat. But trust me, it’s a whole lot more than that. And it’s definitely something I had

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Unlocking Your Genetic Potential: A Nurse’s Introduction to Epigenetics and Health

Unlocking Your Genetic Potential: A Nurse’s Introduction to Epigenetics and Health Hey everyone! Gather ’round, because today, we’re diving into something truly fascinating, something that shifted how I even think about health. As a nurse, I thought I had a pretty solid grasp on genetics – you know, the blueprints we inherit from our parents.

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Ditching Diet Culture: Cultivating a Positive Body Image and Self-Acceptance

Ditching Diet Culture: Cultivating a Positive Body Image and Self- Acceptance Let’s have a real heart-to-heart today, shall we? As a nurse and, well, someone who’s struggled with my weight for three-plus decades, I’ve got something pretty important to share: ditching diet culture and finding your own amazing body image. It’s a journey, trust me,

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