What is menopause? Menopause is the permanent stopping of menstrual cycles due to reduced ovarian hormone production, confirmed after 12 months without a period (R). Types of menopause Menopause can...
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
TL;DR: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-driven condition that causes esophageal inflammation and dysfunction, leading to dysphagia and other GI symptoms. Management includes...
Copper
What is copper Copper is an essential trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for many enzymes (called cuproenzymes), helping them carry out chemical reactions, particularly those involving oxygen...
Clinical Obesity
TL;DR: Clinical obesity is not defined by body size alone. It refers to excess body fat that is contributing to health risk, impaired function, or reduced quality of life. Although BMI and weight...
Alpha-Gal Diet
TL;DR: The alpha-gal avoidance diet helps prevent allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome by eliminating mammalian meat and, if needed, dairy and other mammal-derived ingredients....
Mediterranean Diet
TLDR: The Mediterranean diet is often ranked as the “best diet” in popular culture, supported by evidence showing improvements in cardiovascular health. At the same time, it has limitations,...
Low-Glycemic Diet
What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index (GI) is a system that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on how much they raise blood sugar. Developed in the early 1980s by Dr. David...
Fiber
What is fiber? Fiber refers to carbohydrates and related compounds that cannot be digested or absorbed in the small intestine. This includes naturally occurring fibers in plant foods, as well as...
Choline Cheat Sheet
Step 1: Risk Assessment Step 2: Intervention Decision Step 3: Intervention Step 4: Follow-up Signs That May Indicate Deficiency (Refer to Physician) Elevated ALT: Client reports high liver enzymes...