Acid reflux problem or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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I find myself frequently explaining to people nowadays that the medications they take for heartburn can actually be harmful and do not solve the underlying issue; they merely alleviate the unpleasant symptoms. That’s why I decided to write about it separately. It is often challenging for people to accept the fact that something that provides instant relief can pose a real danger. So, let’s delve into the matter in detail.

Chronic problems with palatine tonsils and adenoids

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What are palatine tonsils?

Palatine tonsils, or simply tonsils, are lymphatic formations located in the back of the throat. Tonsils play a crucial role in the immune system’s function. They act as a barrier, protecting our body from microorganisms that enter our respiratory tract from the external environment.

When an infection affects the tonsils, they become inflamed. Often, inflamed tonsils can become chronically enlarged.

Autoimmune diseases: where do they come from and how to treat them?

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We understand the situation well when the cause of our illness is an infection. So, we need to find a way to kill this infection, and we will recover immediately. Of course, this is a simplification. We cannot always kill viruses, for example. Moreover, an infectious disease can trigger an autoimmune disease. To avoid any confusion, let’s break down the issue in detail.

Why am I tired all the time or does fatigue always mean anemia?

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We can all feel tired from time to time, and it’s perfectly normal; it just means our bodies need rest. You can spend the whole day on your feet and be tired by the evening. You can also spend an entire day sitting with your books and end up even more tired than from physical exertion because our brain is the most energy-consuming organ in the body. Stress can also make you tired; it consumes a lot of your energy.

Can an autistic child have PANDAS/PANS?

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This article is written for parents of special needs children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which I will refer to as autism for brevity. In this article, I won’t delve into explaining what autism is. Even if you are not a parent of such a child, you likely encounter these children in various settings. Unfortunately, autism has ceased to be a rare condition.

Take a closer look at your child or what are PANDAS / PANS?

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Many years ago, I first heard about this strange abbreviation, PANDAS. It was about children who were no different from their peers except that they would occasionally have fits of hysteria. In this state, these children could destroy everything around them and cause harm to themselves and those around them. Of course, when this happened in front of their peers, it had a highly negative impact on the socialization of these children. Their peers avoided them, and teachers also felt tension and often requested the presence of an assistant to help control these children. After all, a child could start behaving uncontrollably again at any moment.

Bioidentical hormone therapy for hormonal problems

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Hormones are substances produced by our bodies in small quantities. They serve to regulate physiological processes. In early life, the production of hormones is significantly lower, and during the period of sexual maturity, their levels gradually increase, then reach their maximum, and after some time, hormone production begins to decline. Simultaneously, the quality of life in various areas starts to decline, even in the absence of hormonal imbalance-related diseases.