How to Talk to Your Doctor About Taking Your Medications Correctly
Martyn F. Jan. 2 11Talking openly with your doctor about taking your medications can improve your health, prevent hospital visits, and save money. Learn how to have honest, effective conversations that lead to better adherence and real results.
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Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry
Martyn F. Jan. 1 13Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia due to faulty muscle contractions. High-resolution manometry is the key diagnostic tool, with the Chicago Classification guiding accurate diagnosis and treatment of conditions like achalasia and jackhammer esophagus.
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Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable
Martyn F. Dec. 31 13Warfarin works best when vitamin K intake stays steady. Learn how to eat the same amount of greens every day-not less-to keep your INR in range and avoid dangerous spikes or drops.
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Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Martyn F. Dec. 30 11Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin carry a serious risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn who’s most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and why these drugs should be a last resort.
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Anaphylaxis: Recognizing the Signs and Using Epinephrine Immediately
Martyn F. Dec. 29 11Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, how to use an auto-injector, why delays are deadly, and what to do after treatment.
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Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises to Prevent Falls and Regain Stability
Martyn F. Dec. 27 15Vestibular rehabilitation exercises help restore balance, reduce dizziness, and prevent falls by retraining your brain to process inner ear signals. Proven to improve balance by 73% and cut fall risk by 53%.
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Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Martyn F. Dec. 25 8Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.
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How Humidity and Heat Speed Up Medication Expiration
Martyn F. Dec. 24 14Heat and humidity can destroy medicine long before its expiration date. Learn which drugs are most at risk, how to spot damage, and where to store them safely to stay protected.
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How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
Martyn F. Dec. 22 12The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict pharmaceutical patents that block affordable generic medicines in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules make access nearly impossible - leaving billions without life-saving drugs.
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When Side Effects Warrant Stopping a Medication Immediately
Martyn F. Dec. 20 14Not all side effects mean you should stop your medication. Some require immediate discontinuation - like anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Others, like high blood pressure meds, can be deadly if stopped suddenly. Learn when to quit and when to wait.
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The Role of Hydration in Preventing Skin Chafe
As a blogger, I recently discovered the vital role hydration plays in preventing skin chafe. Staying hydrated not only helps our overall health, but it also maintains our skin's elasticity and suppleness. When our skin is well-hydrated, it reduces the friction that can cause chafing. I've personally found that drinking enough water and using a moisturizer can significantly reduce skin irritation. So, let's remember to keep ourselves hydrated for healthier and chafe-free skin!
Bariatric Surgery and Medication Absorption: How Dose and Formulation Changes Affect Your Pills
After bariatric surgery, many medications don't absorb properly due to changes in stomach acid, gut anatomy, and transit time. Learn which drugs are affected, how to adjust doses, and what new solutions are emerging in 2025.
Herbal Supplements That Interact With Imipramine: St. John’s Wort, Valerian, and Kava Effects
Ever wondered how herbal supplements could mess with your prescribed meds? This article digs into the ways St. John’s wort, valerian, and kava might supercharge or twist the effects of imipramine. We’ll unpack the science, pull in real numbers, and show what could actually happen—headaches, drowsiness, or far worse. Plus: tips you won’t find in a basic warning label, along with a solid resource for anyone playing mix-and-match with herbs and antidepressants. Stay smart before you pop that next capsule.