Katie Collins, PA-C

Katie Collins, PA-C Conventionally trained, holistically minded.

06/18/2026

CONSTIPATION IN PREGNANCY

Constipation is uncomfortable all of the time, but especially when you’re pregnant. The increased pressure can lead to hemorrhoids which are even worse!

Here are three whole food remedies to incorporate:
Fluids, fiber, and fat!

There are also several supplements like magnesium and even medications some providers will recommend to help these symptoms. I can go over those as well, if you’re curious!

LEAVE A COMMENT if you knew avocados had fiber or if you’ve tried chia seed jam!

06/17/2026

SIDS PAPER RETRACTED

A paper linking vaccines with sudden infant death syndrome written back in 2021 by Neil was recently retracted. The editors of the journal claim that the article has serious methodical flaws claiming causation with VAERS data and that it would wrongly inform the practice of medicine.

The topic of SIDS and vaccines is highly controversial. There have been several papers stating there is no link between them, while others suggest otherwise. It’s an important topic that should warrant all kinds of research!

Retracting papers doesn’t help public opinion, it only creates more questions. Saying “the science is settled” doesn’t silence the problem. Censoring articles only creates suspicion.

LEAVE A COMMENT if you think this paper should remain a part of the conversation.

06/15/2026

WHY DRINK RAW MILK?

Why drink raw when you can have pasteurized milk? Does it have the same nutritional benefits? NO!

This doesn’t mean pasteurized milk is terrible for you, there is still nutritional value in it. But the denatured whey proteins, enzymes, and fats might be contributing to systemic symptoms like bloating, allergies, and skin issues.

It’s a risk/benefit analysis, as with ANY food! Raw fish is known to potentially have higher loads of parasites and bacteria, yet it is a delicacy eaten often, especially in other countries, because of its nutritional benefits. The same can be said about other foods!

I could highlight several studies here like The GABRIELA study, Abbring et al 2020 and Loss et al 2015 but I will point you to the Raw Milk Institute website. They have lots of articles with references to everything I mentioned!

LEAVE A COMMENT if you think raw milk is worth the risk! Should I do a series on the “DON’T EAT THIS” list in pregnancy?? What should I talk about next?

06/12/2026

GARDASIL SETTLEMENT

Merck just agreed to pay $50 million to settle over 200 claims of harm allegedly caused by the Gardasil vaccine.

They state this is not an admission of guilt, rather a settlement for financial reasons. It was much cheaper for them to settle for $50 mil and shut everybody up rather than fight each one. I wonder why?

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about these symptoms coming from Gardasil. Although larger scale trials show there is no causal link, we have to acknowledge that the original clinical trials had no unvaccinated controls. The serious adverse event rate could have been much higher than originally reported as shown in Martinez et al 2017 Serious adverse events rate after HPV vaccination: a critical review of clinical trials and post marketing studies.

LEAVE A COMMENT if you think Merck should be held accountable and fight these cases in court? Are these lawsuits all just coincidence?

06/10/2026

COSTCO HAUL + some extras

I’ve been wanting to do one of these because some of the other ones I see on the internet are not realistic to me. Do people literally eat like birds?!

This is a WEEKLY haul at Costco plus my small purchases of dairy products at a different store.

We budget a lot towards groceries, but it’s also the most we spend on anything besides typical bills like insurance and a mortgage.

LEAVE A COMMENT, is this is a realistic haul to you? Groceries are expensive!

06/09/2026

RAW MILK OUTBREAK IN IDAHO

There are risks with drinking raw milk but let’s put those in perspective. If you look at the numbers of food borne illnesses yearly, the risk coming from raw milk is minuscule.

There are several foods that have the potential for food borne illnesses including raw produce, pre cut fruit, fish meat, eggs, deli meat, and even poorly managed pasteurized milk!

Some may ask why drink raw milk if there is an option for pasteurized milk? The truth is, the nutritional content and benefits vary greatly, despite what public health officials and conventional doctors say all of the time. We’ll get more into that next time.

LEAVE A COMMENT if these headlines have you steering clear of raw milk altogether? Where do you stand?

06/03/2026

“PROTECT THE VULNERABLE!”

From what? This should be your follow up question, because not all vaccines protect against infection or transmission. These vaccines are meant to protect against severe symptoms.

There should be no MORAL obligation for anyone to receive a medical product ever, but especially not for those vaccines that only protect the individual.

Sources include CDC pink book and Warfel et al 2014 and Althouse et al 2015.

LEAVE A COMMENT if this is a common talking point you’re up against in conversations with other parents.

06/02/2026

MY VITAMIN D LEVELS!

In January 2025 I got my labs checked and my vitamin D level was at 30! Not optimal, we’re looking for levels between 60-80.

I started taking in May 2025 and have been taking it consistently for about a year now. You’d think that a winter North Idaho and starting my third pregnancy, I’d still be quite low. But I’m happy to report that my vitamin D levels are at 82! Woo! Wouldn’t want much higher than that!

Even at 20 weeks pregnant, my body is supported. I’m also supporting my baby and the pro-life cause.

is actually the best! I truly believe in this product and recommend them to everyone.

COMMENT “VIT D” and I’ll send a link for their website! Then go sit in the sun, that helps also🫶🏼

05/30/2026

EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR THE CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE

President Trump is back for Round Two! Hopefully we see some actual changes being made this time!

LEAVE A COMMENT of your thoughts! Are we happy about this change? What are your questions??

04/30/2026

DECLINING VIT K

If you’re planning on declining the vitamin K injection at birth and you’re giving birth in a hospital setting, it’s important that you are informed BEFORE you go to the hospital.

This type of decision shouldn’t be made on the fly for a few reasons:
1. There are real risks with declining the injection. Whether or not it’s a “high risk” decision is debatable.
2. Doctors are being trained to coerce you and convince you to accept a medical product, not to give you true informed consent.

Informed consent is being given the information and then given the right to choose to accept or refuse. Unfortunately, this type of rhetoric coming from top institutions might come with consequences like coercion in the medical setting with threats to call CPS.

It sounds scary, but an informed parent can never be called negligent. If you are choosing to decline an intervention, be ready with reasons why in case they don’t take no for an answer, which they should🙃

LEAVE A COMMENT if you have felt coerced in the medical setting. Do you have questions about medical interventions at birth? Let me know!

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