Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
- Colin Hurd
- Dec, 4 2025
- 11 Comments
IBS vs. IBD: What’s the Real Difference Between Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders?
IBS and IBD look similar but are completely different. IBS is a functional disorder with no physical damage; IBD causes chronic inflammation and bowel damage. Learn the key symptoms, tests, and treatments that set them apart.
- Colin Hurd
- Dec, 3 2025
- 13 Comments
Drug-Induced Liver Injury: High-Risk Medications and How to Monitor Them
Drug-induced liver injury can be caused by common medications and supplements. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to spot early signs, and what monitoring steps can prevent serious liver damage.
- Colin Hurd
- Dec, 1 2025
- 15 Comments
ECG and Stress Tests: What You Need to Know About Heart Diagnostic Tests
ECG and stress tests help detect heart problems like coronary artery disease and silent heart attacks. Learn how they work, who needs them, and what to expect during and after the test.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 28 2025
- 9 Comments
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: What You Need to Know About Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a chronic condition linking asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID sensitivity. Learn how it develops, why standard treatments fail, and how aspirin desensitization can transform outcomes.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 26 2025
- 10 Comments
Restless Legs and Iron: Ferritin Targets and Supplements That Work
Low ferritin levels are a major cause of restless legs syndrome. Learn the target levels, best iron supplements, how to take them, and when IV iron is needed - backed by the latest clinical evidence.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 24 2025
- 8 Comments
How to Separate Household Chemicals from Medication Storage for Safety
Learn how to safely store medicines away from household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning, maintain drug effectiveness, and protect your family. Simple steps for every home.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 20 2025
- 15 Comments
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Wrist Pain and Nerve Decompression
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes wrist pain and numbness from median nerve compression. Learn how splints, injections, and surgery work - and why timing matters to prevent permanent damage.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 17 2025
- 11 Comments
Prediabetes Reversal: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes affects over 96 million Americans, but most don’t know it. Simple lifestyle changes-better food, more movement, and consistent habits-can reverse it and prevent type 2 diabetes without medication.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 14 2025
- 9 Comments
Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Barrier Damage Cause Flares
Psoriasis flares are often triggered by stress, infections, and a damaged skin barrier. Learn how these three factors interact and what practical steps you can take to reduce flare frequency and regain control.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 13 2025
- 15 Comments
Peripheral Neuropathy: Common Causes and Effective Pain Management Strategies
Peripheral neuropathy causes numbness, burning pain, and balance issues-often from diabetes or vitamin deficiency. Learn the real causes, proven treatments, and daily steps to manage symptoms and prevent further nerve damage.