IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) PATIENTS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) presents itself with abdominal pains, bloating, gas, abdominal distention, diarrhea, or constipation which most often occurs after eating (post prandial). These symptoms are non-specific, meaning that they can be seen in many diseases that involve the gastro-intestinal tract, especially cancers and colitis. What causes IBS? And how can IBS patients feel better?

MORE ON THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION

Having high blood pressure myself, it makes me very curious about current research studies on hypertension. Four current studies on the subject attracted my attention and I would like to share them with my readers so that those with high blood pressure (BP) could better manage their health.

ANGER

Anger is one of the basic emotions that is instantly generated by our primitive limbic (reptile) brain. Why can some people easily shrug off any annoyances, remain calm and composed? Why do others immediately explode in rage?

AUTOIMMUNITY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Our immune system is very complex, smart, and sophisticated. What happens when the body’s immune system becomes a traitor and destroys its own organs instead of protecting them? And why are women more prone to developing autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases?

ALLERGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC REACTIONS

What is the difference between allergic and immunologic reactions? All my discussions about Covid-19 vaccines and vaccine opponent has rekindled my curiosity about the immune system, allergic and immunologic reactions, and autoimmune diseases.

SENIOR MOMENTS

Starting early in life with a flavonoid rich diet full of fresh vegetables and fruits may be very important for brain health and the prevention of forgetfulness.

EXTREME AND DEADLY HEAT WAVES Part 1

The reality of manmade climate change is upon us. Summer of 2021 came in early with a big bang of sizzling heat waves that are shattering records, creating public health emergencies, widespread drought, water shortages and crop failure. How does our body regulate its core temperature when extreme heat waves are upon us? And what happens when the body cannot cope?

HEALTHY BRAIN

Even though I am usually against food supplements, laboratory studies are so convincing that now, I strongly recommend taking more curry and omega-3 fatty acids, either with our diet or taking them as food supplements to help keep our brain healthy and bright.