As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I always search for new and better ways to help my patients. Gastrointestinal issues, also known as tummy issues by nonmedical people, are rampant these days. Having several family members with various stomach problems, as well as myself, I was super excited to put this product to the test. Let’s
One of the biggest stressors we experience is not understanding what is happening in our bodies. By learning about what is happening, whether it is related to age, a medical diagnosis, a medication or treatment, or things have just fallen apart, we can decrease stress. Contact me at The Practitioner’s Pen LLC for primary care,
Hear what hundreds of patients report when we determine they have low testosterone. If you identify with them or know someone who does, share this video with them. Finding a medical professional who treats men’s health issues related to low testosterone can be difficult. Kimberly Stephens MSN FNP-BC APRN at The Practitioner’s Pen can help
What is the advantage or working with a provider with over ten years of experience? Are health and medical topics confusing? Find out how I help explain things and get you feeling as good as you want to feel. Watch this quick video to learn more about partnering with Kimberly Stephens MSN FNP-BC APRN at
Patients say the darndest things. It starts with a list symptoms, but ultimately, they simply say they are “tired of feeling like crap”. While I honestly feel bad for them, I am also very happy to hear them say that, because nine times out of ten I know exactly how to fix it. Every patient
The latest answer to the ongoing search for weight loss is in the form of injectable medications. These innovative solutions, with their potential to transform lives, are gaining popularity. But are weight loss medications safe? Let’s explore. Current Medications The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound and Wegovy, two safe and reliable
The new injectable weight loss medications are currently a hot topic, with many curious about their mechanism of action. But what’s the science behind their effectiveness? Let’s learn how weight loss drugs work. Current Medications The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound and Wegovy, two safe and reliable medications, for weight loss
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is the use of prescribed testosterone on a scheduled and controlled basis to replace testosterone that the body is not making. An increased risk of heart and prostate problems is associated with low testosterone. Unfortunately, there are also many myths about TRT that are not true. So, what is testosterone replacement
Testosterone is a hormone found in men and women. For men, it is the hormone required for the developmental growth and maintenance of male attributes throughout their lifetime. Women have much less testosterone; their main hormones are estrogen and progesterone. But testosterone in women is necessary, and when it is low, it creates some of
Years of confusion within the medical world and media has caused many medical providers to avoid prescribing Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). For decades, it was reported that using testosterone caused prostate cancer and heart problems and that using testosterone caused uncontrollable rage. Undoubtedly, abuse of testosterone and other steroids generated this wrong assumption. They would
Medicine is an amazing science that can heal many diseases, disorders, and injuries. The prescribing of medications is an important aspect of medicine. But do we need as many medications as we have? Medications are tools that help but do not necessarily heal. The current weight loss medications are an example of this. They will
Introduction Getting healthy can be hard work and bewildering. The mission of The Practitioner’s Pen is both to guide you to health and wellness so that you feel better and to make it fun. With over ten years of experience in primary care, Kimberly Stephens, MSN FNP-BC APRN, brings her expertise to address your personal
