Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly known as IBS, is an intestinal disorder affecting 11% of the global population that can be experienced as a collection of symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. The first signs of IBS are abdominal pain along with changes in bowel habits. Women are more likely to have IBS…
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Low-FODMAP, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are evidence-supported plans to relieve IBS symptoms. Plus, avoid common triggers and learn how to order out.
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Vulvodynia is pain around the opening of your vagina that lasts at least 3 months. There is no clear cause for this pain. There may be some swelling, but many people with it have a normal-looking vulva. Treatment for vulvodynia may include topical medicines, oral medicines, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. If you are experiencing…
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Primary hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid gland produces a lower than average amount of thyroid hormones, like T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). The prevalence might be higher than you expected. 5 out of every 100 adults in the United States have hypothyroidism. Up to 60% are unaware they have…
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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that is eventually fatal. According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Although there are some natural treatments, preventing cognitive decline is key. Alzheimer’s is characterized by the presence of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in brain cells (or neurons). Over…
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One of the most challenging aspects of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease is the lack of effective treatments. Even after decades of scientific research and clinical trials, no drugs have been discovered that can really make a difference. The good news is there’s an option that shows great promise: a ketogenic diet (or keto diet).…
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The food you eat has an enormous impact on your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Recent studies hint that coconut oil can be a helpful element in the fight against dementia as part of an anti-inflammatory diet, along with healthy lifestyle choices. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects brain function. It can…
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Hypothyroidism affects millions of people every year, and many doctors claim it is usually irreversible. Much of the time, people referring to hypothyroidism are talking about primary hypothyroidism, or a disorder of the thyroid gland. However, secondary hypothyroidism is a much rarer disorder. Below, we will talk about what secondary hypothyroidism is, how it’s different…
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Can the Bredesen Protocol offer hope to patients with Alzheimer’s? A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is frightening. The cognitive impairment, memory loss, and inevitable cognitive decline can seem like a death sentence to both patients and loved ones. The standard reductionist approach seeks to boil every problem down to its most basic components. Most modern…
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Conventional treatment of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease only offers temporary relief of some symptoms and only for a limited number of patients. Mainstream treatment does not greatly slow the progression of Alzheimers. Caregivers searching for alternative Alzheimer’s remedies may find greater hope in natural treatments, alternative therapies, preventative measures. These remedies are most effective in…
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