Weaning off weight-loss meds?
A number of our customers have asked us for advice about their options regarding their desire to stop using the new weight-loss drugs that have taken the world by storm. Primarily, people want to know how to minimize any possible consequences of weaning off Wegovy and its earlier version Ozempic. These new drugs brought improved […]
Simple steps to better sleep for kids
More and more parents are looking for simple ways to improve their children’s sleep patterns. Getting better sleep is such an essential contributor to the overall health and happiness of growing children, so it’s worth taking a few extra steps to ensure that those extra hours of rest are built into their daily routines. After […]
PERT for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
The pancreas is a small gland located in the abdomen that plays two critical roles in the body’s biochemistry. The one for which it is more widely known is as the producer of the hormones insulin and glucagon. These regulate the levels of sugar in the blood. When the production of insulin fails, it leads […]
More about the emergence of the COVID-19 variant JN.1
Since the beginning of 2024, there has been a wave of attention coming from major news media and health websites on the emergence of the COVID-19 variant JN.1 as the major form of the virus. Back at the beginning of December, we picked up on the fact that the CDC projected that the new JN.1 […]
Keeping bones healthy as you age
One of the almost inevitable consequences of aging is a steady decline in the density of the prominent weight-bearing bones in the body. As these bones weaken, the risk of fractures increases dramatically, which makes keeping bones healthy an essential contributor to the overall quality of life. There are more than ten million people in […]
How to stop chronic nail biting
Nail biting is such a common habit that many people don’t consider it a medical condition. Nearly 30% of all people go through a phase of chronic nail biting, which often starts in childhood and can continue into adulthood. Chronic nail biting (onychophagia) is generally regarded as one of the behaviors grouped as Body-focused Repetitive […]
Menopause unveiled. Navigating change with confidence
The term “menopause” is used to mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and the primary signs are the cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea). Menopause isn’t a disease or disorder but the outcome of natural biological processes accompanying aging. Typically, menopause can occur anywhere between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can vary, […]
The culture of shame and sexual performance
Until the turn of this century, both healthcare providers and patients regarded sexual performance as a difficult topic to discuss, if not downright taboo. An unfortunate culture of shame and discomfort around this subject makes patients less inclined to see a doctor, especially when it is the main reason for the consultation or visit. Unfortunately, […]
Using an Antiviral Nasal Spray to Keep COVID-19 at Bay
As the winter months step up into high gear, COVID-19 continues to evolve, with new variants posing fresh challenges. Until recently here in the US, HV.1 was the variant responsible for most COVID-19 cases (followed by the variants labeled EG.5 and FL.1.5.1), but according to the Center for Disease Control, another variant has been identified […]
Using Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants
Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants form part of a class of drugs that treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Amongst others, the main conditions that muscarinic antagonists can treat include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Overactive bladder (OAB) Bradycardia (low heart rate) Asthma attacks Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Parkinson’s Disease Muscle spasticity and spasms Peptic ulcers […]
