JAK Inhibitors 101

Introduction to JAK Inhibitors If you’ve been asking about treatment options for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis, you may have come across the term JAK inhibitors. These medications represent a newer class of therapies that target specific enzymes involved in the body’s immune response. To understand how they work, it’s helpful […]

Difficulty Swallowing & Eosinophilic Esophagitis

For years, one of my clients struggled with swallowing difficulties and discomfort. She was repeatedly told it was acid reflux and prescribed acid-reducing treatments that didn’t really work. It wasn’t until she was finally diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) that things began to improve. With the right treatment plan, including tailored dietary changes and medications, […]

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 […]