Dr. Kaitlyn Wright Newman, Family & Lifestyle Medicine Doctor

09/10/2026

Taking antibiotics for your cold? Your gut is paying the price.

1 in 3 people on antibiotics get diarrhea. That's not a bug—it's what happens when antibiotics kill the good bacteria keeping your gut healthy.

But diarrhea isn't even the worst part.

Kill off your good bacteria long enough and you invite *Clostridioides difficile* (C. difficile). It's a bacteria that causes severe, sometimes life-threatening colitis. People prescribed unnecessary antibiotics for viral infections have nearly *triple* the risk of developing a C. difficile infection.

Then there's the yeast infection. Antibiotics wipe out bacteria everywhere—including the ones protecting you from fungal overgrowth.

And here's the kicker: every unnecessary antibiotic you take contributes to antibiotic resistance. When bacteria evolve to resist these drugs, they spread. Over 35,000 Americans die every year from resistant infections.

The truth? Antibiotics only work on *bacterial* infections, not viral ones.

Your cold is viral.

Taking an antibiotic for it doesn't help you. It just harms you and everyone around you.

Next time you're sick, ask your doctor: Is this bacterial or viral?

Your gut will thank you.

09/09/2026

I’ve cared for many of menopausal women. Here are 10 of the biggest mistakes I see.

What mistake have you seen—or lived? Drop it below.

09/07/2026

Your biggest health barrier is often not genetics.
It’s rent due next week.
It’s choosing between insulin and groceries.
It’s no ride to pick up meds.

I see it in the office. And it’s not your fault if you don’t know where to find help.

That is why I tell patients about 2-1-1.
It’s one number (or text your zip code).
Connect with:
• Housing assistance
• Food banks
• Transportation help
• Utility support
• Childcare resources
• Job training programs
• Insurance enrollment help

Think of it as the safety net your diagnosis can’t fix.

Your zip code, one call—everything changes.

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09/01/2026

Acne-prone girlie 👯‍♀️Tell me your favorite products for clear skin below! Mine might just have to be Accutane 😁

08/30/2026

How are you tracking your steps each day? 🚶‍♀️

08/27/2026

Kidney stones can be PAINFUL! Here are some tips to prevent them in the first place 🙅🏼‍♀️ Protect the beans!

08/25/2026

Showing some respect for the queen 👸 Dolly Parton herself. We celebrate the wonderful legacy she has left behind!

08/21/2026