Karen takes a look at BPC-157, the buzzy peptide touted for faster healing and joint relief, explaining what animal studies actually show, the lack of human clinical trials, and its regulatory reality.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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Getting to the Point: Microneedling Reviewed
Karen demystifies the popular skincare treatment known as microneedling. She explores how this minimally invasive procedure stimulates collagen and elastin production to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and help with scars and stretch marks. She compares professional treatments with at-home devices, explains the pros and cons of each, and provides detailed guidance on safe at-home use.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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Unpacking Your Eye Bags
Karen tackles the puffy eye predicament that's turning well-rested people into walking advertisements for concealer. From the cruel reality of aging to your body's dramatic reaction to that late-night pizza binge, Karen breaks down the reasons your under-eyes are staging their own little rebellion.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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GLP-1 Meds & Hair Loss: Skinny and Bald Not the Look You're Going For?
Karen tackles the surprising link between GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and hair loss. As more people turn to these drugs for diabetes and weight management, some are left wondering: is the price of shedding pounds also shedding your hair? Karen explores possible causes behind this side effect, including rapid weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal changes, and shares science-backed strategies to help prevent or reduce hair thinning while on these medications.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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How to Keep Your Cool as the World Heats Up (RERUN)
Karen shares potentially life-saving advice for staying safe in extreme heat as record-breaking temperatures sweep across the country. She explains how heat exhaustion and heat stroke develop, how to recognize early warning signs, and what to do if you or someone else is affected.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.