Heidi Borst

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Heidi Borst is a freelance parenting, relationship, health, and wellness writer based in Wilmington, NC, with a Journalism degree from Rutgers University. Her work has appeared on MSN, Yahoo, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, Parent Map, New Jersey Family and more. Heidi is a proud introvert, coffee enthusiast, fitness junkie, and boy mom.

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A scale and capsules | Does gabapentin cause weight gain?

Gabapentin and weight gain

It’s a side effect for a small percentage of people taking this anti-seizure medication

A frying pan of ground beef, olive oil, and sardines | Blood type o positive diet food list

The O positive blood diet

Peter D’Adamo, ND, suggests you should follow a diet tailored to your specific blood type to improve digestion and energy levels

bunch of cherries - are cherries good for diabetics

Are cherries good for diabetics?

In moderation, this fruit has many health benefits, such as increased insulin sensitivity

Pill wearing a sleep mask — Does prozac make you tired?

Does Prozac cause fatigue?

It’s a potential side effect, though not everyone will experience fatigue

alarm clock and spilled tablets - how long does cyclobenzaprine last

Cyclobenzaprine duration

This muscle relaxant is typically effective for four to six hours

Vibrant foods - hormone-balancing-diet

The hormone-balancing diet

Eating these nine foods can support hormone health

aloe plan and juice - how much aloe vera juice to drink daily

How much aloe should you drink?

The dosage varies from one to eight ounces, depending on the type

person exercising and finger with a pulse oximeter - how to increase blood oxygen level

Health Education

How to increase blood oxygen

These seven tips can quickly boost how much oxygen is circulating in your blood

birth control packs - best birth control for PCOS

Best birth control for PCOS

Many forms of birth control can regulate the menstrual symptoms of PCOS

A bottle of pills and a tube of cream | Does metronidazole treat UTI?

Metronidazole for UTI

It’s not a first-line treatment for most urinary tract infections

A pillow and a pill | Does doxycycline make you tired?

Can doxycycline make you tired?

It’s not a side effect of the medication, but it could occur from the underlying infection, a sunburn, or dehydration

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