Archive for January 2026

The conversation around menopause is evolving toward a more holistic understanding of this transition. One crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect is the profound connection between menopause and gut health. Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow is shedding light on what she terms the “menopause gut” to help women navigate this stage with vitality. The Gut-Hormone Connection Hormonal…

While many perceive tinnitus as a problem solely with the ears, it is actually a neurological condition occurring in the auditory brain. The Auditory Brain Connection Because the brain possesses neuroplasticity—the ability to adapt and change—this “brain buzz” is not necessarily a permanent condition.In a deep dive into the subject, Dr. Ben Thompson, an audiologist…

For decades, the conversation around starting a family has been dominated by a single, ticking sound: the biological clock. We’re told that age is the ultimate arbiter of reproductive success. But according to Harvard-awarded fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa, age is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. If you’ve been told that your “labs…

Dr. Burke started working in health food stores while in college at the University of Michigan. In the late 70s and early 80s, he worked with industry pioneer Dr. Earl Mandel, eventually managing a chain of 170 stores. For 42 years, he hosted a national radio talk show focused on health. He now hosts the…