What Is Ketamine Therapy? Risks, Benefits, Effectiveness, and More
If you’re considering ketamine therapy, know that the protocol will depend on the individual clinic or company. We're using Neomedicine Institute as an illustrative example of intravenous ketamine, and patient experiences at other providers may vary.BeforeYou’ll have a consultation, which includes a screening, which may include a blood pressure check and a look at your psychiatric history, to make...
Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Diet Tips
Some GVHD GI symptoms can be treated with medications, but there are also many ways to help manage these issues through diet.DiarrheaGVHD attacks the lining of the digestive tract and can disrupt the nerves that move food and drinks through the body. “Diarrhea can be caused by the ineffective absorption of nutrients and fluids, and instead of it taking...
Is Your Shampoo Harming Your Hair?
Some ingredients frequently used in shampoo can be harmful to your hair or even your health.Shampoo Ingredients That Can Hurt HairExperts say skip shampoos with these ingredients, as they may be damaging to hair.1. Alcohol (Some of Them)Alcohol is commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products because it helps your skin and hair absorb active ingredients. But short-chain...
The Best Milk for People With Diabetes
Cow’s milk and plant-based milks, such as almond, soy, and oat, all have potentially different effects on blood sugar levels, particularly if the milk is sweetened with added sugar.“It comes down to the total carbohydrate content, which is what increases blood sugar,” says Courtney Smith, RD, CDCES, a diabetes specialist in Salida, Colorado, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition....
RFK Jr. Says Antidepressants Are Dangerous. Here’s What Mental Health Experts Say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the newly confirmed secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), says he wants to assess whether it’s truly safe and effective for millions of Americans to take certain antidepressants and other prescription drugs to manage mental health conditions.He has a broad mandate to do this as HHS secretary and head of the Make...
At-Home Strategies for Relieving Constipation From IBS-C
When you have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), pooping can be a pain in more ways than one.Fortunately, there are several at-home strategies you can use to help increase what’s called, in medical-speak, gastrointestinal (GI) motility — the movement of food from the mouth through the digestive tract and out of the body. Increase your GI motility, and...
Headache on Top of the Head: Causes and Treatment
Some of the more common causes of head pain include migraine and tension headaches, Dr. Loder says. These are known as “primary” headaches, meaning they aren’t connected to other health issues. Secondary headaches, on the other hand, stem from other underlying problems, such as sinusitis.MigraineMany people have headaches caused by migraine on one side of the head. However, migraine...
Igloo Recalls a Million Rolling Coolers After Reports of Crushed and Amputated Fingertips
Igloo Products has recalled more than a million rolling coolers after receiving 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976294144b59a-2494-4b42-8496-f1ae161dc2d9 Igloo issued the recall because the tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. The recalled 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers came in multiple colors and were sold...
What Is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma?
The treatment for pediatric low-grade gliomas depends on the type of tumor and where it’s located. The most common treatments are surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. (Radiation therapy is usually used for high-grade gliomas only.)SurgerySurgery is often the first treatment for children with a low-grade glioma. The goal is to remove all of the tumor or as much of...
Why Your Nasal Polyp Treatment Isn’t Working: 6 Possible Reasons
Nasal steroid sprays. Biologics. Surgery. These are some of the treatments your doctor may have recommended to manage your nasal polyps.The first-line treatment is medication management, typically with nasal steroid sprays like fluticasone (Flonase, Aller-Flo) and mometasone (Nasonex), says William Yao, MD, assistant professor in the department of otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Oral steroids may...
