Notes on root-cause health & longevity
Practical, evidence-informed articles from Ashley Shaw, FNP-BC – on hormones, energy, metabolism, and living well for the long run.
September 2026
What to Expect for Bladder Control After Prostate Surgery
Leaking after a prostatectomy is expected and usually temporary, but nobody explains the timeline. What recovery actually looks like month by month, what helps, and when to stop waiting.
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Why You Leak When You Jump on the Trampoline – and How Emsella Can Help
That little leak on the trampoline has a name – stress incontinence – and it's common, not inevitable. Why it happens and how Emsella strengthens the pelvic floor.
Read the article →August 2026
What Does Functional Medicine Testing Actually Cost?
A straight answer on price ranges, why testing costs vary, what insurance may still cover, and the tools – superbills, HSA/FSA – that make care more affordable.
Read the article →July 2026
Can You Use Your HSA or FSA for Functional Medicine and Longevity Care?
Often yes – but the details matter. What qualifies, how a Letter of Medical Necessity works, and the 2026 contribution limits worth knowing before year-end.
Read the article →June 2026
Gut Health: Why Your Digestion Affects Far More Than Your Stomach
Bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin flare-ups – how the gut connects to whole-body health, what disrupts it, and why "just take a probiotic" often disappoints.
Read the article →May 2026
Perimenopause: What's Normal, What's Not, and What Actually Helps
Sleep changes, brain fog, weight gain, mood swings in your 40s – and labs that come back "normal." Here's what's really going on and the options that help.
Read the article →April 2026
Leaking When You Laugh, Sneeze, or Run? How Emsella Strengthens Your Pelvic Floor
Bladder leaks are common – not inevitable. How the FDA-cleared Emsella chair strengthens the pelvic floor: no surgery, no downtime, fully clothed.
Read the article →March 2026
What Is Functional Medicine – and How Is It Different From a Regular Doctor Visit?
If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself, here's what a root-cause approach actually looks like.
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