Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
How to Pack Medications for Long Road Trips and Cruises: A Practical Guide
Haig Sandavol Jan 1 13Learn how to safely pack prescription and over-the-counter medications for road trips and cruises with step-by-step tips, legal guidelines, and expert advice to avoid delays, confiscation, or health risks.
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Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction
Haig Sandavol Dec 30 15Postpartum thyroiditis is a common but often missed thyroid condition affecting 5-10% of new mothers. Learn the signs, phases, and how to get tested before symptoms worsen.
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Liver-Healthy Diet: Proven Nutrition Strategies for Fatty Liver and Hepatic Disease
Haig Sandavol Dec 29 14A liver-healthy diet based on the Mediterranean pattern can reduce liver fat, lower enzymes, and reverse early liver damage without drugs. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how real people have healed their livers through food.
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International Travel on Anticoagulants: How to Prevent DVT and Stay Safe
Haig Sandavol Dec 28 14Traveling internationally while on blood thinners is safe if you follow key steps: move often, wear compression socks, stay hydrated, and never skip your dose. Learn how to prevent DVT and manage your medication on the go.
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Scleroderma: Understanding the Progressive Autoimmune Disease That Hardens Skin and Organs
Haig Sandavol Dec 26 14Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that hardens skin and internal organs through excessive collagen production. Early signs include Raynaud’s phenomenon and finger tightness. Diagnosis is often delayed, but specialized care improves outcomes. New treatments are emerging, though access remains limited.
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Floaters and Flashes: What They Mean and When to See a Doctor
Haig Sandavol Dec 25 10Floaters and flashes are common with age, but sudden changes can signal a retinal tear or detachment. Learn what's normal, when to worry, and why prompt eye exams can save your vision.
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Medicaid Substitution Rules: Mandatory vs Optional by State
Haig Sandavol Dec 24 14Medicaid substitution rules prevent public insurance from replacing private coverage, but states implement them differently. Some require 90-day waits; others use real-time data. Learn how your state handles it and what to do if your child loses coverage.
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Chemotherapy: How Cytotoxic Drugs Work and Common Side Effects
Haig Sandavol Dec 16 8Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill fast-dividing cancer cells, but it also affects healthy cells, causing side effects like fatigue, hair loss, and nerve damage. Learn how these drugs work and how to manage their impact.
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IBS Diet Guide: FODMAP, Low-Residue, and Elimination Plans Explained
Haig Sandavol Dec 12 10Learn how the low-FODMAP, low-residue, and elimination diets work for IBS. See which one actually works, how to do it right, and what to avoid. Evidence-based guide for lasting relief.
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Hypothyroidism and Levothyroxine: What You Need to Know About Underactive Thyroid Treatment
Haig Sandavol Dec 10 12Hypothyroidism slows your metabolism, causing fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Levothyroxine is the standard treatment-taken daily on an empty stomach-to restore hormone balance. Proper dosing and timing make all the difference.
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