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Why Am I So Tired After Eating Now? The Midlife Food Coma, Explained
At this point in my life, I’ve started to accept that a daily midafternoon slump is simply part of my reality. I sit down for lunch, trading half an hour…
It Usually Takes Women Years To Learn They Have HS. Here’s Why.
In order to receive a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), it’s not always as simple as noticing a boil and scheduling a dermatology appointment. For many people, the process can…
3 Lifestyle Tweaks One Mom Uses to Keep Her HS Under Control
A few years ago, Erin, 44, discovered what she thought was an ingrown hair on her groin. So, she did what a lot of people do: She squeezed it. “I…
How Hot Is Too Hot For Kids To Play Outside? An ER Doc Settles It
Summer is here, the kids are home from school, and it’s time for all of us to air out our shorts. We all want to enjoy all that summer has…
What It’s Really Like Being A Mom With Chronic Illness
When my son was 2, the joint pain I’d had all my life suddenly got worse. I noticed new things happening to my body, too. I was tired in my…
Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?
Anyone who knows me would probably describe me as Type A. My house is as clean as I can keep it with a 5-year-old, my car is spotless, and I…
The FDA Approved A New Kind Of SPF For The First Time In Decades
For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sunscreen ingredient, one that has been used safely and effectively for many years…
The HS Flare Toolkit Every Mom Needs To Have On Hand
For those with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the struggle that is mom-ing becomes extra real when flares happen. Chasing a toddler, attending school meetings, and getting things done at work aren’t…
What No One Tells You About Parenting Through An HS Flare
You know the feeling: the stabbing, throbbing pressure building under the skin, every movement a reminder that your body is fighting something you didn’t ask for. Now add a five-year-old…