Category: Health and Wellness

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Opioids During Pregnancy: Risks, Withdrawal, and What You Need to Know

Opioids during pregnancy require careful medical management. Learn the risks of withdrawal, how medication-assisted treatment helps, what to expect after birth, and why stigma shouldn't stand in the way of care.

December 1 2025

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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Medications and Neurological Assessment

REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a warning sign of future neurodegenerative disease. Learn how melatonin and clonazepam manage symptoms, why neurological monitoring matters, and what safety steps can prevent injury.

November 28 2025

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Digestive Enzymes: When Supplements May Help GI Symptoms

Digestive enzyme supplements can help with specific GI symptoms like bloating and fatty stools - but only if you have a diagnosed condition like EPI or lactose intolerance. Learn when they work, when they don't, and how to use them safely.

November 26 2025

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Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices

Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently to support gut health, manage IBS and IBD, stabilize blood sugar, and improve mood through the gut-brain axis. Get practical food choices and dosing tips.

November 23 2025

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Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care

Learn how to spot true drug allergy symptoms vs. side effects, recognize life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and understand when to get emergency help. Get the facts on diagnosis, testing, and why mislabeling is dangerous.

November 22 2025

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PTSD Nightmares: How Prazosin and Sleep Therapies Actually Work

PTSD nightmares disrupt sleep and recovery. Prazosin can help reduce them, but evidence-based sleep therapies like CBT-I and imagery rehearsal therapy offer longer-lasting relief without medication side effects.

November 18 2025

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Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Which Medications Are Affected and Why

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of many common medications by blocking enzymes that break them down. Learn which drugs are affected, why timing doesn't help, and what safer alternatives exist.

November 13 2025

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Foods to Avoid for Menstrual Cramps Relief

Learn which foods make menstrual cramps worse and discover diet swaps that can soothe period pain. Practical tips, a cheat‑sheet table, and a one‑day meal plan help you manage cramps naturally.

October 19 2025