Most of us remember having chickenpox as children and thinking that once the rash was gone, the virus was gone too. But that's not quite how it works.
The virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus, can remain inactive in your body for years. Later in life, it can reactivate and cause shingles
Shingles often begins with pain, burning, tingling or sensitivity in an area of the skin before a painful rash and blisters appear. While the rash typically clears within a few weeks, some people can develop postherpetic neuralgia, a type of nerve pain that can continue for months or even years.
Shingles can also cause serious complications when it affects areas such as the eye and face.
The good news is that shingles is preventable. The CDC recommends the Shingrix vaccine for adults 50 and older, as well as certain adults 19 and older with weakened immune systems.
If you or someone you love is in one of these groups, talk with your healthcare provider about whether the shingles vaccine is right for you.
Don't wait until you or someone you love experiences shingles to learn about it. Share this post as a reminder.
Winning On and Off the Field is Dr. Trina Wiggins' guide for parents raising student-athletes. Written by a Stanford alumna whose twin sons are Stanford graduates who earned basketball scholarships.
Securing athletic scholarships. Thriving beyond sports. Both matter and one prepares your child for the other.
Today I’m giving thanks for you, this amazing community that continues to show up, learn, grow and invest in your health every single day.
Health is truly a gift, and I’m honored to walk this journey with you.
As you gather with family and friends today, I encourage you to slow down, enjoy the moment and nourish yourself in every way, not just with food, but with gratitude, laughter and love.
Wishing you a joyful, peaceful and healthy Thanksgiving. 🍂💛
As we celebrate Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to thank all who’ve served and continue to serve. Your strength, resilience, and love for country remind us what true dedication looks like. 🙏🏽❤️
Breast cancer is most treatable when detected early, so take time for you. Schedule your screening, know your body, and encourage the women (and men) you love to do the same.
Together, through awareness, prevention, and community, we can make early detection the norm, not the exception.
🎗️ Let’s stand strong, stay informed, and support one another in the journey toward health and healing.
Today is a reminder that mental strength deserves as much care as physical strength.
We talk a lot about fitness for the body but true wellness begins in the mind.
Staying grounded through life’s ups and downs isn’t always easy, but it’s possible when we take time to pause, breathe, move and reconnect with ourselves.
Migraine is more than just a headache.
It can mean:
⚡ Disruption to daily life and long-term goals
⚡ Feeling let down by healthcare, work, and even your own body
⚡ Missing out on special moments and opportunities
This week, let’s raise awareness, show support and help change the perception of migraine. Together, we can make a difference. 💜
Trina Wiggins
Most of us remember having chickenpox as children and thinking that once the rash was gone, the virus was gone too. But that's not quite how it works.
The virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus, can remain inactive in your body for years. Later in life, it can reactivate and cause shingles
Shingles often begins with pain, burning, tingling or sensitivity in an area of the skin before a painful rash and blisters appear. While the rash typically clears within a few weeks, some people can develop postherpetic neuralgia, a type of nerve pain that can continue for months or even years.
Shingles can also cause serious complications when it affects areas such as the eye and face.
The good news is that shingles is preventable. The CDC recommends the Shingrix vaccine for adults 50 and older, as well as certain adults 19 and older with weakened immune systems.
If you or someone you love is in one of these groups, talk with your healthcare provider about whether the shingles vaccine is right for you.
Don't wait until you or someone you love experiences shingles to learn about it. Share this post as a reminder.
#shingles #shinglesawareness #immunizationawareness #healthyaging #preventivehealth #vaccines #healthtips
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Trina Wiggins
Talent gets attention. Character builds a life.
Winning On and Off the Field is Dr. Trina Wiggins' guide for parents raising student-athletes. Written by a Stanford alumna whose twin sons are Stanford graduates who earned basketball scholarships.
Securing athletic scholarships. Thriving beyond sports. Both matter and one prepares your child for the other.
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Trina Wiggins
Today I’m giving thanks for you, this amazing community that continues to show up, learn, grow and invest in your health every single day.
Health is truly a gift, and I’m honored to walk this journey with you.
As you gather with family and friends today, I encourage you to slow down, enjoy the moment and nourish yourself in every way, not just with food, but with gratitude, laughter and love.
Wishing you a joyful, peaceful and healthy Thanksgiving. 🍂💛
- Dr. Trina
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Trina Wiggins
Your daily habits matter. 💗
I just shared a new video on YouTube breaking down 7 nutrient powerhouses that support breast health naturally.
Watch the full breakdown here ➜ https://youtu.be/5dtEAD6CI4M
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Trina Wiggins
As we celebrate Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to thank all who’ve served and continue to serve. Your strength, resilience, and love for country remind us what true dedication looks like. 🙏🏽❤️
#veteransday #gratitude #service
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Trina Wiggins
October reminds us that awareness saves lives. 💗
Breast cancer is most treatable when detected early, so take time for you. Schedule your screening, know your body, and encourage the women (and men) you love to do the same.
Together, through awareness, prevention, and community, we can make early detection the norm, not the exception.
🎗️ Let’s stand strong, stay informed, and support one another in the journey toward health and healing.
#breastcancerawareness #earlydetection #drtrina #womenshealth #cancerscreening #wellnessjourney #stayhealthy
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Trina Wiggins
Today is a reminder that mental strength deserves as much care as physical strength.
We talk a lot about fitness for the body but true wellness begins in the mind.
Staying grounded through life’s ups and downs isn’t always easy, but it’s possible when we take time to pause, breathe, move and reconnect with ourselves.
#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthmatters #drtrina #mindbodywellness #selfcare #wellnessjourney #mentalstrength #strongmindstrongbody
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Trina Wiggins
Migraine is more than just a headache.
It can mean:
⚡ Disruption to daily life and long-term goals
⚡ Feeling let down by healthcare, work, and even your own body
⚡ Missing out on special moments and opportunities
This week, let’s raise awareness, show support and help change the perception of migraine. Together, we can make a difference. 💜
#migraineawareness #migraineawarenessweek #migrainelife #notjustaheadache #invisibleillness #healthawareness
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Trina Wiggins
Were you born before or after 1957?
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Measles Explained - Symptoms, Risks & How to Stay Safe.
Watch new video here:
https://youtu.be/qJhiuJQxjzo
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