Category: Reversible Conditions

Trigger Finger’s Hidden Dangers: A Powerful Warning for Your Health

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses several disease conditions like internal organ fibrosis, amyloidosis, and cardiovascular diseases that may be lurking behind a trigger finger. It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and intervention. Trigger finger or stenosing tenosynovitis is when one or more fingers become stiff, painful, or locked when bent. While often attributed to overuse or injury, recent research highlights…

Applying The Best Behavior Change Techniques At Home For Better Health

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This article discusses a study that conducted a systematic review of which Behavior Change Techniques are the most effective in lowering communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers and attaining better health. The second part shows how to combine the best Behavior Techniques, “Goals and Planning,” “Feedback and Monitoring,” and “Natural Consequences” into one…

Hope For Alzheimer’s: Study Links Lifestyle To Better Memory

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This article discusses a study showing that proper diet, exercise, stress management, and group support can prevent the progression of early dementia. Recent research suggests that comprehensive lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and stress management, may help slow down or improve symptoms in people with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Here’s what…

High Blood Sugar Effects: Impact On Hair Color And Growth

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This article discusses how repeated high blood sugars can result in premature graying of the hair, hair loss, and chronic scalp issues. Introduction Did you know that chronic high blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, can affect much more than just your blood sugar levels? It can surprisingly impact your hair and scalp health, leading…

High Blood Sugar Awakens Sleeping Skin Fungi

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This article discusses how a fungal infection can lay dormant in the skin and grow again when the immune system weakens. Fungal infections are among the most common skin conditions, often caused by dermatophytes (like Trichophyton species), yeasts (like Candida), and molds. While many fungal infections are superficial and self-limiting, some can remain dormant in…

Reliable Studies Agree: An Alcohol A Day Shrinks The Brain

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This article discusses the study showing that one drink daily can shrink the whole brain based on the UK Biobank study. For years, the effects of alcohol on brain health have been debated, with research often associating heavy drinking with brain atrophy, neuron loss, and compromised white matter integrity. However, new findings from a study…

Alcohol And Heart Disease Risk: New Evidence Shows One Drink Is Too Many

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This article discusses findings from the UK Biobank Study showing that one alcoholic drink a day is related to higher heart disease risk. For years, we’ve heard that moderate drinking might protect your heart. New research, particularly from the UK Biobank study, challenges this belief. Even one daily drink can increase your risk of cardiovascular…

How Reduced Blood Sugar Lowers BP And Cardiovascular Risks

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This article discusses why reduced blood sugar could lower blood pressure, thus decreasing cardiovascular risk. While many are aware of the direct effects of high blood sugar on conditions like type 2 diabetes, fewer realize how closely linked blood sugar is to blood pressure and kidney health. High blood sugar can strain the kidneys, leading…

Vitamin D3: Its Valuable Role in Blood Sugar and Metabolism

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Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in blood sugar control. Recent research shows it’s not just for bone health. This essential nutrient affects how our bodies process glucose. How Vitamin D3 Affects Blood Sugar Direct Effects on Blood Glucose Vitamin D3 helps control blood sugar in several ways: Improves insulin sensitivity Reduces inflammation Protects pancreatic…

Maternal Diet And Epigenetics Shape Your Child’s Metabolic Destiny

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What a mother eats during pregnancy matters more than we thought. New science shows that diet during pregnancy affects a baby’s genes. These effects can last into adulthood and may even determine future health problems. What is Epigenetics? Epigenetics is about gene changes. These changes don’t alter DNA itself. Instead, they affect how genes work….

Sugar Rationing In The First 1000 Days Of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

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A landmark study published in Science has revealed compelling evidence that sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of life—from conception through early childhood—significantly impacts lifelong metabolic health. The research cleverly utilizes a natural experiment created by the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in September 1953. The Natural Experiment Historical Context During…

Control Sugar Naturally With Gymnema Sylvestre’s Powerful Benefits

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This article explores how Gymnema Sylvestre impacts blood sugar, its potential benefits for metabolic health, and how to use it safely. Gymnema Sylvestre, often called the “sugar destroyer,” is an herb with a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for managing diabetes and blood sugar levels. Modern research has begun to uncover the…

Knowing Omega-3 And 6 Imbalance: Health Effects And How To Fix

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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential fats that play critical roles in maintaining overall health. While both are necessary, the typical modern diet often contains an imbalance, with a much higher intake of omega-6 than omega-3 fats. This imbalance can lead to inflammation and an increased risk for chronic diseases. This article will explore…

How To Make Magnesium Spray Using Epsom Salts

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A previous article, Magnesium’s Impact On Blood Sugar: Complete Guide + Research discussed the importance of having enough magnesium to support normal body functions. Transdermal Magnesium (Topical Magnesium) Magnesium can be absorbed through the skin when applied in forms like magnesium oil (typically a mixture of magnesium chloride and water), magnesium sprays, or Epsom salt…

Magnesium’s Impact On Blood Sugar: Complete Guide + Research

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Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including those crucial for blood sugar regulation. Numerous studies have shown that magnesium can help lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and benefit people with diabetes or those at risk. In this article, we’ll dive into the science behind magnesium’s…

A Healthy Lifestyle is as effective as Voglibose and Nateglinide in Lowering 10-year Cardiac Mortality

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This article presents two studies that show the superiority of a healthy lifestyle in lowering cardiac-related deaths compared to diabetes medications. And second, the importance of managing early diabetes to prevent cardiovascular deaths. The first study, Effects of voglibose and nateglinide on glycemic status and coronary atherosclerosis in early-stage diabetic patients, or the DIANA (DIAbetes…

How to Prevent Hyperglycemia with the Vegetables-Meat-Carbs Sequence

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This article presents a study that shows how to prevent the rapid rise of blood sugar after a meal or Post-Prandial Glycemia (PPG) After-Meal Blood Sugar and atherosclerosis High blood sugar after meals is a risk factor for developing diabetes and atherosclerosis. It injures the inner lining of the arteries and starts or continues atherosclerosis.[1]…

Nattokinase is Nontoxic with a High Safety Margin

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Two studies showed no safety concerns for nattokinase regarding toxicity and genotoxicity.[1] Nattokinase is derived from natto made from fermented soybeans, a Japanese food. The first was published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology in 2019. The authors are from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University and Sungen Biotech Company in China. The study was part of the preclinical evaluation…

What’s an Ozempic Face and How to Avoid it

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Ozempic face is the skeletal appearance of the face after losing a lot of body weight quickly. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, a cosmetic dermatologist, coined the term “Ozempic face” to describe many of his patients who lost a lot of facial fat after losing weight with Ozempic. In a Business Insider report, Dr. Frank said…