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What If We’re Not Asking the Right Questions About Vaccines?
What If We’re Not Asking the Right Questions About Vaccines?By Dr. Stacie Stephenson I want to talk about something that gets me called names, questioned, and criticized. But I’m going to say it anyway. Because when it comes to your health—or your child’s...
They’re Hiding It in Everything—And Most Parents Have No Idea
They’re Hiding It in Everything—And Most Parents Have No IdeaBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson I used to think I was doing everything right. Organic when I could. “Natural” snacks for the kids. Colorful cereals with “added vitamins.” Even the gummy vitamins themselves....
If It’s Banned in Other Countries, Why Are We Feeding It to Our Kids?
If It’s Banned in Other Countries, Why Are We Feeding It to Our Kids?By Dr. Stacie Stephenson There are some things I still can’t wrap my head around. One of them is this:Red Dye 40 is banned in several countries… but not in the U.S.And yet, it’s in your child’s...
Let’s Call It What It Is: A System Built on Band-Aids
Let’s Call It What It Is: A System Built on Band-AidsBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson You tell your doctor you’re exhausted all the time?They suggest an antidepressant.You say you’re bloated after everything you eat?They tell you to take a probiotic or try cutting...
Bloating, Fatigue, and Brain Fog Aren’t “Normal.” They’re a Wake-Up Call.
Bloating, Fatigue, and Brain Fog Aren’t “Normal.” They’re a Wake-Up Call.By Dr. Stacie Stephenson Somewhere along the line, we started calling symptoms “normal” just because they’re common. “Everyone’s tired.”“Yeah, bloating just happens after you eat.”“Your...
The Truth About “Healthy Aging”—And Why Most Advice Is Flat-Out Wrong
The Truth About “Healthy Aging”—And Why Most Advice Is Flat-Out WrongBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson I’m going to say something that might ruffle some feathers:Most of what you’ve been told about aging is flat-out wrong. You’ve been sold a vision of decline.Wrinkles....
The Wellness Industry Doesn’t Want You to Heal—It Wants You Hooked
The Wellness Industry Doesn’t Want You to Heal—It Wants You HookedBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson Let’s be honest—wellness has become just another business model. And the deeper I’ve gone into this world, the more I’ve seen how much of it is built to keep you buying,...
The Wellness Wake-Up Call No One Wants to Hear
The Wellness Wake-Up Call No One Wants to HearBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson Most people don’t want to hear what their body is trying to say.They numb it. Ignore it. Silence it with caffeine, convenience, and prescriptions. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after...
The Wellness Industry Is Lying to You—Here’s What Actually Works
The Wellness Industry Is Lying to You—Here’s What Actually Works By Dr. Stacie Stephenson Let’s be honest: the wellness industry has become just another marketplace designed to keep you spending, confused, and chasing quick fixes. Every week there’s a new...
You’re Not Failing—You’ve Been Failed by a System Not Set Up With You in Mind
You’re Not Failing—You’ve Been Failed by a System Not Set Up With You in Mind By Dr. Stacie Stephenson The truth about “normal” labs, ignored symptoms, and why you shouldn’t wait for a diagnosis to start healing. Let me start by saying something you probably...
Stop Calling It “Normal”—Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed or Ignored
Stop Calling It “Normal”—Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed or Ignored By Dr. Stacie Stephenson You know what makes my blood boil? When a woman walks into a doctor’s office and gets told: “That’s normal.”“It’s just aging.”“You’re probably just stressed.” As if...
How Women Are Silently Suffering in Survival Mode (and What to Do About It)
How Women Are Silently Suffering in Survival Mode (and What to Do About It) By Dr. Stacie Stephenson You wouldn’t know it just by looking at her. She shows up. She gets things done. She’s holding everything together.But inside?She’s unraveling.Burned out, numb,...
Why “Wellness” Has Become a Marketing Scam (And How to Break Free)
Why “Wellness” Has Become a Marketing Scam (And How to Break Free)By Dr. Stacie Stephenson Let me say the quiet part out loud: the wellness industry doesn’t actually want you well. I know that sounds harsh, but I’ve watched it happen over the last two...
The Real Enemy: Silent Inflammation and Hormonal Chaos
The Real Enemy: Silent Inflammation and Hormonal ChaosBy Dr. Stacie Stephenson Most women I meet are tired—but not just tired. They’re overwhelmed, wired, foggy, moody, and feel like they’re always running on empty. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth no one is...