Managing Menstrual Migraines: A Simple Guide
For years, I used to write a few days off my calendar each month. It wasn’t for a vacation, but for the predictable, debilitating headache I knew was coming. If you also find your life interrupted by a migraine that seems to follow your menstrual cycle, you’re not just imagining the connection. These episodes are […]
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Guide to Treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive condition that causes recurring abdominal pain along with changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, or both. It affects millions of adults in the United States, making it one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. Managing IBS effectively requires understanding the available treatment options, how they […]
Motilium for nausea and vomiting: how this treatment works
Nausea and vomiting are among the most uncomfortable digestive symptoms people experience. They can interrupt eating, disturb sleep, and make daily activities difficult. One medication that doctors frequently prescribe around the world to treat these symptoms is Motilium. The medicine helps reduce nausea and vomiting by improving the way the stomach moves food through the […]
What are the causes, triggers and treatments of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
Researchers don’t know exactly what causes IBS, but the symptoms indicate that in most cases it comes from problems with how the gut and brain coordinate actions to help the digestive system work. Treatments of IBS must be personalized by a healthcare provider as well as a dietician. Communication challenges between brain and gut can […]
More About Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare form of cancer that starts in the digestive tract. It typically develops in the stomach or small intestine. In older adults, especially those over 60, early symptoms can go unnoticed or be mistaken for less serious issues. GISTs grow from special cells in the digestive tract called interstitial cells […]
What Research Reveals About Stomach Infections
Until very recently, doctors made a clear distinction that divided the most common stomach complaints into two completely unrelated classes, specifically ruling out bacterial infections as a major cause of stomach ulcers. On the one hand, infections by bacteria, bugs, and parasites were regarded as typically causing symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. This […]
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. […]
