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Scurvy and the Miracle of Vitamin C: How Lemons Defeated Scurvy

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Scurvy is a disease known since the days of long sea voyages when sailors suffered from the lack of fresh food. The disease manifested itself in fatigue, anemia, bleeding gums, bruising, and swollen joints. The link between the disease and a deficiency of something found in “acidic fruits” was established by Scottish doctor James Lind in 1747. His research showed that including citrus fruits in the diet effectively prevented and treated this condition, saving the lives of many sailors.

Shingles: The Painful Virus That Can Complicate Your Life

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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the Varicella Zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, hiding in nerve tissues near the spine and brain. Shingles occur when this virus is reactivated, most often in older adults or individuals with weakened immune systems.

Over-Methylation vs. Under-Methylation: What You Need to Know for Better Health

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Methylation is a crucial biochemical process occurring in all cells of the body. It involves adding a methyl group (CH₃) to molecules such as DNA, proteins, and lipids, significantly influencing their functions and activities. Methylation regulates various physiological mechanisms, including gene expression, detoxification, mood regulation, energy production, immune system function, and cellular maintenance. Particularly important is the role of methylation in the liver, where it helps neutralize and eliminate toxins, which is essential for overall health.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Acne: How to Differentiate and Treat Chronic Inflammation

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What is Hidradenitis?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects apocrine glands, which are located in specific areas of the body. These glands secrete a special fluid and are found only in certain regions such as the armpits, groin, around the anus, genitals, buttocks, and under the breasts.

Due to skin folds in these areas, apocrine glands often lack oxygen, leading to blocked secretions and encouraging the growth of pathogenic anaerobic bacteria. If the apocrine glands become clogged and inflamed, this can result in painful nodules and abscesses, which may merge and form tunnels under the skin.

Endometriosis: The Hidden Threat to Women’s Health, Part 2

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In the first part of the article, we discussed the causes and diagnosis of endometriosis. Now, we will explore the possible treatment options for this condition.

What Can Affect the Progression of Endometriosis Symptoms

As you might guess, anything that leads to hormonal imbalance in the body can have an impact. In our world, there are quite a few such issues.

Cracking The PCOS Code: Revealing Causes, Symptoms, And Environmental Impact

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age.

While PCOS can present differently, its impact on health and quality of life can be significant. It’s important to recognize the signs and consequences of this condition to receive timely diagnosis and treatment.

What is the Most Effective Approach to Treating Chronic Lyme Disease?

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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.

Proven Strategies To Prevent and Treat Heart Disease

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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.

Common reasons for infertility and how to solve them (part 2)

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How to resolve infertility naturally?

It is a natural occurrence that when you are not in optimal health, it becomes challenging to conceive a child. This cannot even be considered infertility; it is your body’s way of indicating that it may not be the best time for procreation.

Here, I will list some solutions that can help address this issue without resorting to expensive procedures of artificial fertilization.

Common reasons for infertility and how to solve them (part 1)

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Infertility is a prevalent issue worldwide, and 1 in 6 individuals globally experience infertility, according to the World Health Organization. However, I want to discuss not only infertility but also the importance of checking the health of prospective parents in advance, even before addressing infertility. Even if there is no infertility issue, if we want to reduce the number of special needs children, the first thing to do is to screen prospective mothers and help them address health issues before they conceive.