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Happy New Year 2022

What a year, right?!  Thank you to my Love and Medicine readers, I am truly grateful for your support. With so much to read out there, I am glad you choose me. Continue to comment and provide feedback. All of your emails and Ask Dr. Annie K. questions are anonymous....

GUA SHA

Hey Dr, Annie! I've recently read a few articles and seen a few videos about the technique of Gua Sha facial massage. I've read that doing this consistently can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness, improve circulation and provide relaxation and...

L-theanine for Anxiety

Hi Dr. Annie K! I love your blog and always look forward to learning more about love, medicine and more from your intriguing posts. I'm in a bit of a pickle. I love coffee and need it to stay awake throughout the day, but I am extremely sensitive to caffeine and it...

Oil Pulling – Does it Work?

Hi Dr K, Have you heard about “pulling” for whitening teeth? I’d love to hear more about that. ********************* Dr. Annie K. loves questions and this is a good one.   Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic Indian home remedy that dates back over 3,000 years and...
GUA SHA

GUA SHA

Hey Dr, Annie! I've recently read a few articles and seen a few videos about the technique of Gua Sha facial massage. I've read that doing this consistently can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness, improve circulation and provide relaxation and...

L-theanine for Anxiety

L-theanine for Anxiety

Hi Dr. Annie K! I love your blog and always look forward to learning more about love, medicine and more from your intriguing posts. I'm in a bit of a pickle. I love coffee and need it to stay awake throughout the day, but I am extremely sensitive to caffeine and it...

Oil Pulling – Does it Work?

Oil Pulling – Does it Work?

Hi Dr K, Have you heard about “pulling” for whitening teeth? I’d love to hear more about that. ********************* Dr. Annie K. loves questions and this is a good one.   Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic Indian home remedy that dates back over 3,000 years and...

Ask Dr. Annie K: B12 Injections

Ask Dr. Annie K: B12 Injections

  Should I get a B12 shot weekly @ 65 years old? B12 injections have been popular for decades. This is the most fun part of my job as a writer - I learn new things. While researching for this article, I have learned that I am borderline B12 deficient. Enough...

Ask Dr. Annie K: Ovulation

Ask Dr. Annie K: Ovulation

  How do I know when I am ovulating? Your question is a very good one. There are many reasons why someone would want to know about ovulation. These can be women and their partners who are trying to get pregnant, those who are trying to avoid getting pregnant, and...

Ask Dr. Annie K: Breaking The Cycle

Ask Dr. Annie K: Breaking The Cycle

I lack trust in my boyfriend of 7 months. This has been caused by his total and complete honesty of his past relationships, which honesty is a good thing, but it has triggered my insecurities, fear of being hurt and that bad feeling in my stomach. When he brings up...

Ask Dr. Annie K: Post-Menopause

Ask Dr. Annie K: Post-Menopause

  I am 5 years post menopausal and feel like crap. Going through menopause was/is one of the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I went through at the early age of 43 🙁 I haven’t felt like me in years. I have always exercised and I eat a very healthy...

Ask Dr. Annie K: Sex and Aging

Ask Dr. Annie K: Sex and Aging

My husband, who is 78, can't climax. He has the desire but loses the urge after a short time. He has had ed for several years but could still finish up to the last year or so. Is this age related? Any hope? - Anonymous   Thank you for this great question. I...