Sinusitis, vaccine records, the one supplement that's worth it, gym-free tips on aging well, and what women today are using for birth control
Five wellness hacks batched to save your email inbox — including three great articles usually behind a paywall that we're serving up for free. Everyone deserves on gift this week!
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Surviving sinusitis season: ‘Tis definitely the season, and we really enjoy this doctor’s commonsense approach. Another trick to avoid antibiotics is using Oil of Oregano. It tastes terrible but its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties are a great way to fix a starting sinus infection in just a couple days—saving you from too many antibiotics.
Particularly with measles on the rise again, you may be wondering what vaccinations you’ve actually had. (See more here about the possible need to be revaccinated for measles if you were born after 1957 and vaccinated before 1968.) States have difference ways of keeping track of vaccinations and all those great electronic medical records won’t pick up any vaccinations before about a decade ago. Here’s how you can bring your own records up to date. (Gifted article; you won’t hit a paywall.)
Most supplements aren’t worth your money; this one is. Studies have consistently shown that psyllium may lower cholesterol, dampen glucose spikes, help us stay full longer, and even aid in treating diarrhea and constipation. (Gifted article; no paywall—you’re welcome!)
Most women aren’t following this advice for aging well—no gym membership required. (Gifted article, no paywall)
If your daughter or granddaughter is talking a different type of birth control than you used, this is a great update on the different types of contraceptives being used, by whom, in the US today. Note birth control pill use is down over the last decade, but other types are up.
In the UK, oral contraceptive use is also down, and doctors worry it’s due to social media-inspired concerns about hormone use. Media there are also reporting that unreliable menstrual cycle apps are causing more abortions.