The Birth Control Pill and Attraction: A Modern Shift

A woman’s face is split down the middle, with one half in grayscale and the other in warm, vibrant color. On the grayscale side, a blister pack of birth control pills and chemical formulas appear in the background. On the color side, a silhouetted couple stands close together in front of a glowing background with a DNA helix. The design symbolizes the biological and emotional effects of hormonal contraception on attraction.

Understanding the link between the birth control pill and attraction is vital to explaining modern shifts in relationship dynamics. In 2009, economists identified a “Feminine Happiness Paradox.”

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The Endocrine Enigma: Berman’s Hormonal Hypothesis

The Glands Regulating Personality

This article examines Berman’s hormonal hypothesis. In 1984, while wandering through the library stacks, I looked up and spotted The Glands Regulating Personality by Louis Berman, M.D. I was amazed by the profound observations Dr. Berman made about the endocrine system in 1921, drawn from careful observation. I read until midnight, struck by how his conclusions, reached without modern methods, took over 90 years to be confirmed by science. This summary invites you to appreciate this visionary work’s historical significance.

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Pure Plate, Strong State: Kennedy’s Fight for a Healthy Food Policy

Junk food

This article discusses the recent advances in developing a new, Healthy Food Policy. Good morning, my dear patients! Today, June 21, 2025, at 9:52 PM EDT, I’m thrilled to share surprising news about forthcoming healthy food policy reform. As a clinical nutritionist and physician assistant with over 30 years of experience, I’ve long battled a food system that seems designed to keep us sick. But I’m delighted by an unexpected champion: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) campaign, which aims to strip toxic ingredients from our food supply. This bold move feels like a lifeline for your wellness journey, and I can’t wait to explain why it’s a game-changer.

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Peptide Pioneers: Benefits of Peptide Therapy with Dr. Bar

An ai generated image of a molecule featured on an article about peptide therapy

Peptide therapy, what is it all about? I recently met Dr. Bar, a peptide therapy expert, for an inspiring, intimate interview. Our informative talk showed peptides’ potential as natural healers, fitting my holistic care approach. Dr. Bar explained their science, safety, and uses for muscle growth, recovery, gut health, bone repair, and energy. Her insights help my active patients, and I’m excited to share this to empower your wellness journey.

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