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Psyllium Husk Powder: What It Is and How to Use It

Mar 12, 2026

Psyllium husk powder is a soluble, gel-forming fiber made from the seeds of Plantago ovata. It soaks up water to form a gentle gel that bulks and softens stools. As a bulk-forming laxative, it eases bowel movements without irritating the gut, slows small‑intestinal transit to help blunt after‑meal glucose spikes, and feeds colon microbes that...

Wilson Disease: Liver, Copper, and Diagnosis

How to Test for Wilson's Disease

Mar 9, 2026

Testing for Wilson disease begins when clinicians have a clear clinical suspicion, most often in younger patients with unexplained liver problems, new neurologic signs, or psychiatric changes. First-line tests are serum ceruloplasmin, a 24‑hour (or spot) urinary copper, and routine liver function tests. A slit‑lamp exam looks for...

Preparing a Vitamin C Drink for Immune Support

Is Emergen‑C right for you?

Mar 5, 2026

Emergen‑C delivers a large dose of vitamin C (about 1,000 mg) along with B vitamins, electrolytes and, in some formulas, zinc or vitamin D. That mix can help support short‑term hydration and replenish nutrients during illness, travel or intense exercise. The evidence for preventing colds in otherwise healthy adults is mixed, and taking too much...

A Botanical Fruit Often Used as a Vegetable

Is Chayote a Fruit or a Vegetable — and What Are Its Health Benefits?

Mar 2, 2026

Botanically, chayote (Sechium edule) is a fruit — a cucurbit that develops from a flower’s ovary — even though cooks usually treat it like a vegetable. It’s low in calories, high in water and fiber, and supplies folate, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K. These nutrients support heart and metabolic health, aid digestion, and...

Wilson's Disease Symptoms

Feb 26, 2026

Wilson’s disease happens when copper builds up in the liver, brain, eyes and other organs because the liver’s ATP7B copper transport system is faulty. Early signs are often nonspecific — fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain and changes in mood or school performance. Liver problems include jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, hemolysis...

TMS Therapy: What it Is and How It Can Help

Feb 23, 2026

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses delivered through a coil placed on the scalp to influence brain activity. Those pulses create brief electric currents that can change how neurons fire — most often targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex when treating depression....

Understanding Joint Pain and Inflammation

What counts as a high dose of methotrexate for RA

Feb 19, 2026

For people with rheumatoid arthritis, a high dose of methotrexate is typically in the neighborhood of 25–30 mg per week, though some treatment plans may be increased to 30–35 mg/week if tolerated. Most patients start lower (about 7.5–15 mg weekly). Giving methotrexate by subcutaneous injection can increase how much drug reaches...

Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation

Feb 16, 2026

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive, fluoroscopy-guided procedure that uses focused heat to interrupt sensory nerves around the knee and reduce chronic osteoarthritic pain. A diagnostic nerve block is performed first; a temporary ≥50% pain reduction after the block predicts who is likely to benefit. Cannulas are...

Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation (RFA)

Feb 12, 2026

Radiofrequency nerve ablation uses targeted radiofrequency energy to gently heat specific sensory nerves and block pain signals coming from the facet joints in the neck or back. It’s usually recommended after diagnostic medial branch blocks confirm facet‑mediated chronic pain. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis with fluoroscopic...