Free shipping
The library
Bloating & DigestionGuide
Fiber, powders, stimulant tablets, magnesium and stool softeners all promise relief. A 2023 guideline from two major gastroenterology societies rated the evidence for each. Polyethylene glycol got a strong recommendation, and docusate, the classic stool softener, got none because the data were too thin.
Intimate HealthEvidence check
For many women, painful sex after menopause centers on a small ring of tissue at the vaginal opening. In a randomized trial, a prescription lidocaine liquid applied there before sex sharply reduced pain. Here is what to know and what to ask.
Menopause & HormonesExplainer
A 7.5 mg bedtime dose of paroxetine is FDA-approved for moderate to severe hot flashes, a nonhormonal option. It's an SSRI at a much lower dose than for depression, with important interactions, including with tamoxifen.
HairQ&A
AAD advises avoiding lower-leg shaving for at least 24 hours before a pedicure because shaving nicks can create an infection risk.
HairThe short version
Ask your imaging team about the exact lash products and eye makeup you use.
Breath & MouthExplainer
Straightening your teeth with aligners mailed to your door can look cheaper and easier. In October 2026 the FDA warned that it hasn't authorized aligners sold without a dentist's supervision, and gum and bone changes after 50 raise the stakes.
Odor & SweatConversation script
Clarify the appointment-day product advice with your own screening team.
Menopause & HormonesConversation script
Bring your exact estradiol product and route into the preoperative discussion.
Menopause & HormonesChecklist
Describe the difficult part of your workday and ask how an agreed change will be reviewed.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorWhat to expect
Ask how pain support fits alongside discussion of your wider treatment options.
Breath & MouthComparison
Compare the materials, then have your dentist explain suitability and visible clasps.
Bloating & DigestionWhat to expect
Diverticulitis used to mean automatic antibiotics and, after a couple of flares, surgery. A gastroenterology expert review now says antibiotics can be used selectively for mild, uncomplicated cases in people with healthy immune systems, colonoscopy depends on your history, and surgery shouldn't be decided by counting flares.
