Here’s what to expect from your 15-year-old daughter during this challenging age At age 15, your daughter is no longer a child, but not an adult yet either. She’s right in the middle of adolescence. Girls at this stage of development have an increased need for independence and are more self-involved. Peer pressure is also at its peak, and a...
How Long Can I Breastfeed My Baby?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months. It is even fine to breastfeed your baby until they are two years old if this works for you and your infant. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies should...
Bernard-Soulier Disease Treatment & Diagnosis
What is Bernard-Soulier syndrome? The Bernard-Soulier syndrome (B-SS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by abnormal platelets and subsequent abnormal clotting. It is one of the giant platelet syndromes. This syndrome was originally described in 1948 by two physicians who were treating a patient with a bleeding problem. They discovered that this patient had a prolonged bleeding time, fewer...
Can You Really Shrink Your Pores?
Pore size is genetically determined, so you can’t actually shrink pores. You can use pore-minimizing products, cooling treatments and products containing vitamin B3, niacinamide, picolinamide, zinc oxide and collagen to attempt to minimize the appearance of pores. The bad news is that pore size is genetically determined, so you can’t actually shrink pores. However, some products and treatments can minimize...
Is It Safe to Drink Ketones? Side Effects & Types
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) diet is weight loss. But...
Do Ketones Mean You’re Burning Fat? High Ketone Levels
Ketone levels in your blood need to be between 0.5-3 mg/dL for your body to achieve optimal ketosis, which is the ideal state for weight loss. Yes, having a certain amount of ketones in your blood, urine or breath means that your body is burning fat. Ketone levels in your blood need to be between 0.5-3 mg/dL for your body...
What Is the Best Prescription Weight Loss Pill?
Many weight loss pills are available in the market. The best prescription pill for you depends on your weight loss goals, your tolerability to the pill prescribed and your coexisting health conditions, if any. Are you one of those who cannot shed extra pounds despite diet and exercise? Is your weight causing back pain and joint aches or worse? In...
What Is the Proper Way to Take Your Blood Pressure? Tips & Levels
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 easily using an automated or...
How Is Diastolic Hypertension Treated?
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 heart when it contracts. The...
Can You Really Shrink Your Pores?
Pore size is genetically determined, so you can’t actually shrink pores. You can use pore-minimizing products, cooling treatments and products containing vitamin B3, niacinamide, picolinamide, zinc oxide and collagen to attempt to minimize the appearance of pores. The bad news is that pore size is genetically determined, so you can’t actually shrink pores. However, some products and treatments can minimize...