Long COVID is a brand-new diagnosis that’s been evolving rapidly over the past 5 years. But CFS/ME, one of the most debilitating manifestations of long COVID, has been studied for many years, and can give us some clues about what to expect with long COVID. Here’s what you need to know if you think you might have long COVID or CFS/ME.

We can do better than the simplistic idea that candy is either “good” or “bad”. You want to understand how the food you put in your mouth actually affects your body, so you can make informed choices about to eat, while still living your most enjoyable life.

You have worked hard to cultivate an attitude towards your body and mind that makes you happy and healthy. So why do you end up falling into those same patterns to unlearned years ago when you spend time with family over the holidays? And how can you avoid it this year?

You’re standing in the hallway outside your doctor’s office holding a prescription for something you don’t want. But if you made the appointment to discuss your options, why was only one treatment offered to you? It might not be your doctor’s fault…but it’s in your best interest to look into alternatives.

When you have to deal with microaggressions and systemic oppression every day, it can be hard to bounce back and keep going. What’s the key to doing it anyway? Resilience.

Statistics about race, gender, and sexual orientation and health risks insidiously reinforce the idea that these categories are immutable biological divisions, rather than the social categories they are. When you unpack the layers, it becomes clear that your identity is rarely the cause of these health risks - and often the real culprit is oppression.

The obvious concept that being in nature is good for you is robustly supported by a large body of scientific research. Naturopathic doctors Dr. Owen Wiseman and Dr. Cyndi Gilbert explain how humans’ connecting with nature is vital for the health of ourselves, our communities, and our Earth. Here’s how to actually do it.

When you're not feeling your best it can be really hard to muster the interest, let alone the energy, to make food that nourishes you. But when you eat in a way that nourishes, you feel better. And when you feel better you have more motivation….to do things like cook healthy food for yourself. So how do you break the cycle?

The life lessons that I have learned from ten years out as a queer femme apply to every aspect of my life, including my healthcare. You deserve to feel normal and cared for, and you are entitled to flexibility and self-efficacy in all situations, but especially with your doctor.