Author
Ally Sweeten
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Ally Sweeten is a freelance writer with a B.S. in Psychology. She has a love of the arts, especially photography, and enjoys learning about various health subjects through her writing. Furthermore, Ally is an avid long-time vegan who operates her own food blog at @thealmightytofu. In her free time, she can be found exercising or listening to music with her pets.

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Libido and Hormones
An Insider's Look at Hypothyroidism
By Ally Sweeten
Extreme stress, a sedentary lifestyle and autoimmune disease all contribute to hypothyroidism.
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Mental Health
When the Dust Settles: The Aftermath of Addiction
By Ally Sweeten
Finding your footing when in recovery from substance use disorder is difficult. There is help.
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Mental Health
The Detection and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
By Ally Sweeten
What are the evidence-based signs of SUD—and how can you begin recovery from addiction?
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Mental Health
Do You Know the Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorder?
By Ally Sweeten
Almost 50 million in the U.S. had a substance use disorder in 2022. And the trend is rising.
An x-ray of a human neck shows the thyroid highlighted in orange.
Libido and Hormones
What Are Some of the Root Causes of Hypothyroidism?
By Ally Sweeten
An underactive thyroid can be caused by several factors and lead to negative health outcomes.
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Sexual Assault and Consent
Harnessing the Healing Potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
By Ally Sweeten
Dealing with sexual trauma may involve going on a trip—but we're not talking about a vacation.
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Chronic Conditions
Hyperthyroidism: What Are Its Risks, Causes and Stages?
By Ally Sweeten
What is an overactive thyroid and how can it affect your life?
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Media and News
Can Social Media Be the Cause of My Sexual Dysfunction?
By Ally Sweeten
Recent research suggests a connection between the use of social media and sexual health.
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Chronic Conditions
What Does Hyperthyroidism Do to You, and Can You Avoid It?
By Ally Sweeten
You have many ways to stop an overactive thyroid from affecting your everyday life.
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Chronic Conditions
Common Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism
By Ally Sweeten
What's behind an overactive thyroid and how do you distinguish it from something else?