About Lena

Who I Am

I'm Lena Hathaway — a health and wellness researcher, independent product reviewer, and the voice behind HathawayMD.com.

I am not a doctor, nurse, or licensed healthcare provider. I want to be completely clear about that because too many wellness sites blur that line, and I think that's a disservice to readers who deserve to know exactly who's giving them information.

What I am is someone who reads clinical research obsessively, understands how to evaluate supplement formulations, and has spent years learning to distinguish evidence-based wellness from marketing noise. I translate what I find into honest, accessible reviews so you can make your own informed decisions.

Why I Do This

The wellness industry has a credibility problem. Brands throw around terms like “clinically proven” when they mean “one ingredient was studied once, in rats, at ten times the dose in our product.” Review sites publish glowing write-ups for whoever pays the highest affiliate commission. And consumers are left sorting through conflicting information with no way to tell what's real.

I started writing wellness reviews because I got tired of watching people waste money on products that couldn't deliver what they promised — and, more concerning, watching people trust health information from sources that had no business providing it.

My approach is straightforward: I look at what the research actually says, I compare it against what the brand claims, and I tell you what I find. When a product has solid evidence behind it, I'll say so. When it doesn't, I'll say that too — regardless of what their affiliate program pays.

How I Review

Ingredient-Level Analysis: I don't just list what's on the label. I research each active ingredient individually — looking at published studies, effective dosage ranges, bioavailability considerations, and potential interactions. If a product includes an ingredient at a dose below what any study found effective, I flag it.

Source Verification: When a brand says their formula is “backed by clinical research,” I trace the citation. Often the study used a different extract, a different dosage, a different population, or measured a different outcome than what the product implies. I document what I find.

Platform Evaluation: For telehealth reviews, I go beyond the marketing page. I check licensing, pharmacy partnerships, prescribing protocols, refund and cancellation policies, pricing structures (including hidden fees), and regulatory compliance. These details often tell a more honest story than the landing page.

Competitive Context: Every product exists within a category. I review products against their direct competitors so you can see where they stand — not just whether they “work” in isolation, but whether they're the best use of your money relative to what else is available.

Ongoing Updates: Products change. Prices change. Research evolves. I update my reviews when new information warrants it and note the revision dates so you know how current the analysis is.

My Commitment to You

I will never claim credentials I don't have. I'm a researcher and writer. If something falls outside my ability to evaluate — a complex drug interaction, a specific medical condition, a clinical decision — I'll tell you to talk to your doctor. Period.

I will never fabricate or exaggerate evidence. If the research on an ingredient is preliminary, I'll say “preliminary.” If it's promising but limited to animal models, I'll say that. If it's robust, I'll say that too. You get the actual state of the evidence, not a sales pitch.

I will always disclose financial relationships. Some links on this site earn affiliate commissions. That fact is disclosed wherever applicable. My editorial conclusions are not influenced by commission rates — I've recommended products with no affiliate program and criticized products with generous ones.

I will never tell you to skip your doctor. Supplements, telehealth platforms, and wellness products exist alongside professional healthcare, not instead of it. If you're dealing with a health concern, get proper medical evaluation first. What I provide is educational context to help you ask better questions and evaluate your options — not a substitute for clinical care.

About This Site

HathawayMD.com was previously operated as a medical practice website. I acquired the domain for its established health and wellness presence and have repurposed it as an independent consumer education platform. The “MD” in the domain name is a legacy of the previous owner — it does not indicate physician involvement in any current content.

All articles, reviews, and editorial content on this site are written by me, Lena Hathaway. No pharmaceutical companies, supplement brands, or telehealth platforms have editorial influence over what I publish.