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By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 Ask a…
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By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 A patient…
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By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 A woman…
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What happened On July 29, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission — joined by the State of Utah and Los Angeles County — filed suit against Hims & Hers,…
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The short version Plenty of women want options that aren’t hormone therapy — because of medical history, personal preference, or because they tried HRT and it wasn’t right…
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The short answer Perimenopause typically lasts four to eight years, with an average around four. But the range is genuinely wide — some women move through it in…
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The short version There’s no board certification called “perimenopause specialist.” That’s the first thing worth knowing, because it means the title on someone’s website tells you very little.…
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Quick answer: Movement disorders — dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures), ataxia (loss of coordination and balance), and related conditions — are neurological diagnoses that belong under…
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Quick answer: A tremor — a rhythmic, involuntary shaking, most often of the hands — has many causes, and they range from completely benign to conditions that need…
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Quick answer: Peripheral neuropathy — the burning, tingling, numbness, or stabbing pain that usually starts in the feet or hands — has more than 100 possible causes, and…
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