Skyrizi for Ulcerative Colitis: What a New Study Found

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of life-long diseases affecting the intestines. The main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. More than three million people in the US have been diagnosed with IBD, with about 60% having ulcerative colitis and the remaining 40% with Crohn’s. What’s more, the incidence appears […]

Arcoxia: A Targeted Approach to Safer Pain Management

Pain management has long relied on non-selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn), aspirin (Cartia / Micropirin), and diclofenac (Voltaren, Betaren), but these medications often come with significant gastrointestinal (GI) risks. Arcoxia (generic name: etoricoxib) offers an alternative by selectively inhibiting COX-2 enzymes, reducing pain and inflammation while sparing the stomach lining. […]

Skyrizi: A Rising Star in Autoimmune System Disorders

Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are three chronic autoimmune system disorders that cause inflammation in different parts of the body. They share common immune system dysfunctions and can sometimes occur together. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease where the immune system triggers rapid skin cell production, leading to thick, scaly patches […]

Natural Ways to Treat Intestinal Worm Infections

Introduction to intestinal worm infections Intestinal worm infections are more common in children but can show up at any age, especially in people who have been traveling to undeveloped parts of the world with poor sanitation and contaminated food or water sources. Unfortunately, even in more advanced countries, natural weather events such as flooding and […]

Battling a Case of Vertigo

For a few months, I had been experiencing occasional bouts of dizziness, most often first thing in the morning when I woke up and climbed out of bed. It was never something that especially bothered me – certainly not enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. But then it took a more dramatic turn […]

Comparing Tums and Nexium as Heartburn Remedies

For many, the burning pain of heartburn or the discomfort of acid reflux is a frustrating and recurring issue. The right treatment can make all the difference in managing these symptoms and improving quality of life. People experiencing heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD – also known as acid reflux,) which is caused by excess […]

Your Guide to Managing Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a long-term autoimmune condition that harms the small intestine. Symptoms are triggered by eating foods that contain gluten. While there is no cure, it can be managed with treatment and by following a gluten-free diet. Symptoms of celiac disease can be different for everyone. Common digestive issues include constipation, stomach pain, and […]

Exploring Treatment Pathways for Ulcerative Proctitis

Ulcerative proctitis is a condition that affects the rectum, the final part of the large intestine. It occurs when the rectum becomes inflamed, and ulcers develop. This condition is a form of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The exact cause of ulcerative proctitis, as well as ulcerative colitis and other types […]

The “Right” Amount Of Poop

Nutritionists have to get pretty in-depth when talking to their clients about bowel movements. They tend to get a bit uncomfortable about it and then say they are “normal.” But what exactly is “normal” when some clients are going three times a day, and some are going three times a week? Yes, everybody poops, but […]

Nexium – my personal journey with heartburn and acid reflux

There has been a long and often painful journey for me and my family with a health condition that was sometimes passed off as being the result of bad habits or bad behavior. As far back as I can remember, my father was battling to find a way to treat what many doctors brushed off […]