Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Allergic Asthma: Common Triggers, How to Avoid Allergens, and What Immunotherapy Really Does
Allergic asthma affects 60% of U.S. asthma patients. Learn the top indoor and outdoor triggers, practical steps to avoid allergens, and how immunotherapy can change your long-term outlook - not just manage symptoms.
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Understanding Confusion, Lactulose, and How to Prevent It
Hepatic encephalopathy causes confusion due to liver failure and toxin buildup. Lactulose is the main treatment, reducing ammonia in the gut. Prevention involves managing triggers like infections and diet. Early detection saves lives.
Statins and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Planning
Statins were once banned in pregnancy, but new data shows they’re not major birth defect risks. Learn who should consider continuing them, when to stop, and what the latest research says about safety and planning.
Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners: How They Affect Your Appetite and Cravings
Sugar and artificial sweeteners affect hunger differently than most people think. While sweeteners cut calories, they can trigger cravings and increase appetite over time-especially sucralose and aspartame. Learn how to use them wisely for weight management.
Barrier Repair in Eczema: How Ceramides and Proper Bathing Restore Skin Health
Ceramides rebuild the skin's natural barrier in eczema, reducing water loss and irritation. Proper bathing-soak and seal with lukewarm water and immediate moisturizing-is critical. Prescription ceramide products work better than most OTC options, but results take 3-6 weeks.
Atrial Fibrillation: Rate vs. Rhythm Control and Stroke Prevention
Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk fivefold. Learn how rate control and rhythm control differ, which is right for you, and why stroke prevention is non-negotiable no matter the strategy.
RSV Infections: What Parents and Older Adults Need to Know About Risks and Prevention
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and older adults. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how new vaccines and monoclonal antibodies are changing prevention - and what you should do now.
Hemochromatosis: How Iron Overload Damages Your Liver and How Phlebotomy Fixes It
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder causing dangerous iron buildup in the liver and other organs. Phlebotomy-regular blood removal-is the proven, low-cost treatment that can prevent liver failure, diabetes, and heart damage if started early.
Cutaneous Lupus: How Photosensitivity Triggers Skin Flares and What Treatments Actually Work
Cutaneous lupus causes skin rashes triggered by UV light. Learn how sunlight and indoor lighting worsen symptoms, what treatments actually work, and how to protect your skin with proven strategies.
Metabolic Rate: How Adaptive Thermogenesis Sabotages Weight Loss and How Reverse Dieting Can Help
Learn how adaptive thermogenesis slows your metabolism after weight loss and why reverse dieting is the most effective way to reset it. Science-backed strategies to avoid regain and rebuild your metabolic health.