The FDA does not regulate ketone supplements for their purity, safety, and effectiveness. So it’s best to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can evaluate your overall health, electrolyte levels, existing conditions, and medications to assess whether it is safe for you to drink ketone supplements. One of the benefits of following a ketogenic (keto)...
What is diastolic hypertension? Diastolic hypertension, where only your diastolic blood pressure is elevated, may be treated with lifestyle changes such as weight loss, reducing your sodium intake or alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking. In a blood pressure reading, the number on top represents your systolic blood pressure, which is the force exerted by your...
If you want to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis, you can do so at home easily using an automated or digital blood pressure machine. Here’s how to make sure your at-home reading is accurate. If you want to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis, you can do so at home...
The medial collateral ligament or MCL tear may heal on its own The medial collateral ligament or MCL tear may heal on its own with the right care, rehabilitation, and rest. Healing depends on the severity of the injury. As the MCL has a good blood supply, most MCL tear usually responds to simple home...
Leukemia is the cancer of the white blood cells of the bone marrow Leukemia is the cancer of the white blood cells of the bone marrow (spongy part of long bones). Patients with leukemia have an overproduction of a type of blood white cell in the body. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the bone marrow produces too many...
Macular edema is a condition in which fluid builds up in the macula causing it to swell and thicken, distorting vision. Macular edema cannot be cured but can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Macular edema cannot be cured but can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Vision can be better preserved with early treatment...
Thyroid eye disease (also called Grave’s orbitopathy or Grave’s ophthalmopathy) is an autoimmune condition Thyroid eye disease (also called Grave’s orbitopathy or Grave’s ophthalmopathy) is an autoimmune condition where the immune cells attack the tissues around the eyes. It causes inflammation of the eye muscles or fat. When the immune system attacks the thyroid gland,...
People are never born with Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). People are never born with Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Most people develop HS between the age of puberty and 40 years. It is almost rare for HS to begin before puberty. The exact cause of HS is unknown. A combination of genetics, hormonal, and environmental factors may play...
Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the fat and muscle tissue within the eye socket, causing inflammation. Keeping the head elevated at night and selenium supplements may help reduce swelling if it is not severe. Doctors use radiotherapy sparingly for severe...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a type of genetic condition that affects the nerve cells Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a type of genetic condition that affects the nerve cells regulating the muscles that help move around (motor neurons), resulting in weakness and wasting (atrophy) of these muscles. This motor neuron disease varies in its...