Fresh-Insight

It’s so tough when you’ve found a great medication for your mental health, but the side effects get in the way. But thankfully, there are things you can do to make the side effects more tolerable:

💧 XyliMelts for Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is a common side effect of medications like antidepressants, ADHD medications, and antihistamines. XyliMelts adhere to your gums and slowly release xylitol overnight, helping keep your mouth moist while you sleep. You can click the link in my bio to access my Amazon Storefront and find them there 👍.

🌙 Vitamin E for Night Sweats
If your medication is making you wake up DRENCHED in sweat, vitamin E may help reduce the frequency and severity of night sweats in some people. It’s a simple option that’s worth discussing with your healthcare provider, and can also be helpful night sweats associated with perimenopause and menopause.

🚻 UroSpot for Incontinence
When we’re chronically stressed or anxious, our pelvic floors actually WEAKEN over time due to overuse. UroSpot uses non-invasive pelvic floor stimulation to strengthen the muscles that support bladder function. Just 28 minutes on their machine is the equivalent of doing 11,000 kegels—with absolutely NO effort on your part. I visited the Richmond Hill location yesterday and the team was SO knowledgeable, friendly, and warm. I seriously can’t recommend them enough.

☀️ IM8 for Morning Grogginess
If your medication leaves you sluggish in the morning, supporting your nutrition, hydration, and energy levels with a comprehensive formula like IM8 may help you feel more alert throughout the day. I am absolutely obsessed—and I mean OBSESSED—with this stuff. Seriously, it is the ONLY supplement I’ve used that’s led to a significant and noticeable increase in my energy levels, to the point where I will bring it with me EVERYWHERE to make sure I have it in the morning. Use KRISTINA10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order.

NOTE: These products may not be appropriate for everyone. Always speak with your healthcare provider before starting a new supplement or treatment, especially if you’re taking prescription medications.

Had an absolutely stellar time celebrating the birthday of a very dear loved one last night. Be grateful for what you have, everyone 🙏
The Writers Room

Week 1: Avignon 🏯🇫🇷

During my recent four-week leave from work, I spent my first week in Avignon—a historic walled city in the Provence region of southern France. Amazingly, the Palais des Papes was the home to seven popes, which I didn’t know until this trip!

I also saw the famous “Bridge to Nowhere, commonly known as Pont d’Avignon. Originally stretching nearly 900 meters with 22 arches, it kept collapsing from floods and other issues and was eventually abandoned in the 17th century. Today, only four arches remain, stopping abruptly in the middle of the river.