Research points to the power of potassium, combined with coconut water’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to improve gut health

Managing ulcerative colitis typically means navigating the unpredictable – disease flares, personal trigger foods, and the challenges of dietary restrictions. However, emerging evidence suggests a simple intervention – drinking eight ounces of coconut water twice daily – may help some patients achieve remission. Continue reading →

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are warning that President Trump’s September memo to crack down on misleading prescription drug advertising may be a step toward censorship. I see it differently. As someone who once fell for the powerful messaging of the alcohol industry, I am glad the president is asking whether these ads are truly serving people or subconsciously harming them.

Fifteen years ago, I believed what the commercials told me. Another drink meant more fun, more connection, more of the life I thought I wanted. It reduced the stress of my work and prevented me from feeling the pains of childhood difficulties. But it also created enormous challenges that caught up to me a few years ago, as my husband and I replaced love with verbal fights in front of our two children. Continue reading →