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Thyroid Dysfunction and Diagnostic Challenges

There are cases where patients experiencing symptoms potentially related to thyroid dysfunction undergo standard testing for TSH hormone levels, and the results fall within the normal range. This often concludes the examination. It is possible that, for this reason, many individuals in the Canadian province of BC remain undiagnosed for many years. They exhibit symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, yet specialists assure them that everything is fine, relying on the fact that thyroid-stimulatin...
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Helicobacter Or Something Else? The Most Common Causes of Gastritis

Before the discovery of Helicobacter pylori, many cases of gastritis were considered chronic but relatively harmless conditions. For a long time, it was believed that gastritis was caused by an excess level of stomach acid, and treatment was aimed at reducing acidity. Other theories included the role of stress, improper diet, and an unhealthy lifestyle in the development of gastritis. With the emergence of new data, it became clear that the presence of this bacterium in the stomach is no...
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Gluten-Related Problems are not Limited to Celiac Disease

In recent years, issues related to gluten-free diets have been gaining increasing attention. Some people encounter problems associated with its consumption, undergo tests, identify celiac disease, and eliminate gluten from their diets. Meanwhile, for others, the celiac test comes back negative, and gluten remains an integral part of their diet. But are they right? Let's delve into this topic; in this article, we will explore various issues related to gluten. You've got it right; it's not ju...
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What is the Most Effective Approach to Treating Chronic Lyme Disease?

You can find an article with information about Lyme disease at this link: "Chronic Lyme can look like a lot of illnesses." Once I first heard this phrase from Dr. Klinghardt: Lyme doesn't create specific problems on its own, Lyme simply opens the doors to all other issues. These can include toxins, various infections, allergic reactions, and other problems. Now, I often repeat this phrase myself. This article is dedicated to describing the approach to treating chronic Lyme disease. Ho...
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Medicinal and Anabolic Steroids: What You Need to Know

Rapid changes in the fields of physical activity, sports, and medicine over the past decades have led to an increased interest in medicinal and anabolic steroids. Chemical compounds originally developed for medical purposes have become in demand to increase muscle mass. However, behind this popularity, there are numerous questions: How do steroids affect the body? What are the medical indications and contraindications for their use? What are the risks associated with their usage? In t...
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Proven Strategies To Prevent and Treat Heart Disease

Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the heart's arteries, which can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, or even death. It is the second leading cause of death in Canada. Understanding facts about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and taking measures to reduce the risk, including adopting a healthy lifestyle and early diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, are important steps in preventing this problem. ...
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Menopause Symptoms and the Best Solutions to Relieve Them

Menopause is a natural physiological process in a woman's life, characterized by the definitive cessation of menstrual cycles and reproductive function. This is a period when the ovaries stop producing eggs, and hormone levels such as estrogen and progesterone decrease. Menopause officially occurs after a woman has missed menstrual cycles for 12 consecutive months. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, although the individual onset of menopause can vary. If menstrual period...
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Sunscreens and Other Methods: How to Choose and Use the Right One to Protect Your Skin

Everyone knows how important it is to protect your skin from the sun, and this becomes even more crucial if you work outdoors all day. Continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can have detrimental effects on our skin. These include sunburn, premature skin aging such as the appearance of pigmented spots, and even an increased risk of skin cancer. One of the key means of protection against the harmful effects of the sun is the use of sunscreen. However, with the wide variety of product...
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Lupus: Everything You Need to Know, Part 2

In the first part of the article, we discussed information useful for those who want to know more about lupus and suspect this issue in themselves or their close ones. Treatment of Lupus: The treatment of lupus should be comprehensive and includes medications that suppress the activity of the immune system. The approach to treatment should be individualized based on the severity of the disease, the organs affected, and the overall condition of the patient. The treatment usually consis...
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Lupus: Everything You Need to Know, Part 1

Today, I want to talk about an important and sometimes insufficiently illuminated topic - lupus. This is a disease that can affect various parts of the body and seriously impact your health and well-being. What is lupus? Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the connective tissue that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, intestines, lungs, and nervous system. The cause of lupus is the attack of the body's immune system on its own organ...
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