Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

How Your Gut Bacteria Affect Drug Side Effects and Effectiveness

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 12 November 2025

Your gut bacteria can turn medications into toxins or make them useless. Learn how microbiome-drug interactions cause unexpected side effects and what’s being done to personalize treatment.

Travel Safety: Managing Medications and Side Effects Away from Home

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 30 October 2025

Learn how to safely manage prescription and over-the-counter medications while traveling domestically or internationally. Avoid legal trouble, lost meds, and side effects with proven tips from TSA, CDC, and global health experts.

Coping with the Psychological Impact of Urinary Retention: Practical Strategies and Support

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 20 October 2025

A clear guide on how urinary retention affects mental health, with practical coping steps, support options, and when to seek professional help.

Urinary Incontinence: Psychological Impact, Coping Tips & Confidence Boost

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 18 October 2025

Learn how urinary incontinence affects mental health and discover practical coping steps to rebuild confidence and regain control of your life.

Nicotinell Nicotine Gum vs Alternative NRT Options: Detailed Comparison

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 17 October 2025

A thorough side‑by‑side look at Nicotinell nicotine gum versus other nicotine replacement options, helping you pick the best quit‑smoking tool.

Shuddha Guggulu vs. Top Ayurvedic and Natural Alternatives: Which Is Best for Joint Health?

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 13 October 2025

A detailed comparison of Shuddha Guggulu with top Ayurvedic and natural alternatives, covering benefits, side effects, dosage, and when to choose each option.

Hemophilia Daily Management Tips: Living Well with the Condition

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 8 October 2025

Practical, day‑to‑day advice for living with hemophilia, covering treatment choices, joint care, safe exercise, nutrition, mental health, and emergency planning.

Coping with Bladder Spasms: Mental Health Tips

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 5 October 2025

Learn how bladder spasms affect mental health and discover practical coping tips, from symptom tracking to lifestyle changes, mind‑body techniques, and professional care.

How Alcohol and Smoking Can Lower Your Libido

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 3 October 2025

Explore how drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes affect hormonal balance, blood flow, and overall libido, plus practical steps to restore sexual desire.

Bone Marrow Disorders and Iron Overload: How They're Linked

wayne Holloway in: Health and Wellness 29 September 2025

Explore how bone marrow disorders like thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and MDS lead to iron overload, its health risks, diagnosis, and management strategies.

Hyponatremia from SSRIs: Low Sodium and Confusion Risk in Older Adults

SSRIs can cause dangerous low sodium levels, especially in older adults, leading to confusion, falls, and hospitalization. Learn who’s at risk, which antidepressants are safest, and what steps to take to prevent this hidden side effect.

Cipro vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Infections in 2025

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is no longer the first choice for most infections. Learn safer, equally effective alternatives for UTIs, sinus infections, and more in 2025-and when Cipro is still necessary.

How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces

Learn how to safely store medications in shared homes with lockable storage, proper temperature control, labeling, and disposal practices to prevent accidents and ensure effectiveness.

Spanish-Language Resources on Generic Medications: What Patients Need to Know

Spanish-language resources on generic medications help patients understand that cheaper pills are just as safe and effective as brand names. Learn where to find trusted tools, what to ask your pharmacist, and why regional language differences matter.

NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Real Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are common pain relievers, but they can cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older adults or those with risk factors. Learn who’s most at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives exist.