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The Stress- Immune System Seesaw: A Personal Experience

Melinda Fowler, RPh

Published on: 11/03/2026

After months of stress and repeated illness, I experienced firsthand how chronic stress can weaken the immune system. In this post, I share the science behind stress, cortisol, and immunity—and practical ways to support your body and build resilience.

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Righteously Mad

Melinda Fowler, RPh

Published on: 15/07/2025

New Blog Post DescriptionFeeling anxious, exhausted, or dismissed in your 40s? Learn how perimenopause and hormone imbalance are being overlooked in women’s healthcare.

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Feeling Stressed?

Melinda Fowler, RPh

Published on: 31/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn how stress affects your hormones and how emotional flexibility can improve resilience, sleep, mood, and metabolism.

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Antibiotics and Gut Health

Melinda Fowler, RPh

Published on: 27/01/2024

Learn how antibiotics impact your gut microbiome, hormones, mood, and immunity—and how to restore your gut health naturally with probiotics and functional support.

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