Losing your hair can be a tough and emotional journey, especially when it’s due to an underlying health condition. But don’t lose hope! Various health conditions can lead to permanent hair loss, such as autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalances, and certain medications can lead to permanent hair loss. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the most common health issues that cause permanent hair loss and how to tackle them. We’ll also provide tips on preventing or treating hair loss caused by health conditions. By understanding the root cause of your hair loss, you can find the right treatment…
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When the holiday season arrives, it’s time to let your hair down. Staff parties are in full swing; loved ones are home for a few weeks, and you will consume a lot of food. Unfortunately, that also leaves room for late mornings and a lack of exercise. You don’t want to give up on your fitness goals because the holidays are here. But you also want to participate because it’s the one time each year when you can relax a little bit. However, you can still enjoy this season while being mindful of your goals, and we’ll provide a few…
The holidays are a time of celebration – but usually are filled with heavy entrees and sweet desserts. After indulging over the holidays, you may feel bloated, tired, and uncomfortable as you prepare to welcome the new year. During this time, many people begin to evaluate their year and begging to brainstorm what changes they want to make in the form of infamous “new years resolutions.” At one point or another, most people decide to make significant lifestyle changes when January comes around. Starting a wellness journey takes work. By springtime, many people get caught up in their life and…
Driving a car is a fun experience for most until you experience a car accident. Accidents can be life-threatening and cause extreme trauma for the person going through such an incident. More often than not, we cannot understand the full extent of this experience until we sit down and reminisce on the incident. This phenomenon is due to our body’s natural response to the accident, called the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Characterized by the high adrenaline pumping by our systems, it helps us to go through the chaotic incident without getting overwhelmed. The response, however, makes us forget our immediate pains or…
Modern medicine is gradually abandoning traditional therapy in favor of new, more effective, and safe nuclear methods. One of these is the treatment with radioisotopes of lutetium 177. Lu 177 psma and drugs based on it are used to treat metastatic prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors in late stages. Lutetium 177 emits soft beta radiation, which acts pointwise on cancer-affected cells. What is Lutetium-177 PSMA Therapy? If, say without complicated medical terms, the essence of Lu-177 PSMA therapy boils down to targeting drugs at cancer cells, which causes their death. A radioactive, biological molecule is injected into the patient, which…
Snoring may appear to be a trivial or unpleasant thing that people do while sleeping. Still, there may be much bigger dangers associated with it than just being annoying and embarrassing. If you regularly snore, you should be aware of the consequences if the problem is not addressed on time. It might just be your sleeping position or another minor issue if you just snore occasionally, which might not seriously affect your health. Snoring brought on by sleep apnea has a variety of ailments that it can lead to, which makes it potentially dangerous. What Are Sleep Apnea And Snoring?…
Youthful skin is often associated with a healthy, radiant, and smooth appearance. It is characterized by a lack of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and other signs of aging. Having youthful skin can also mean having a good overall complexion and a strong, resilient skin barrier. In this article, we will discuss some of the key elements of youthful skin and what you can do to achieve and maintain it. The Importance of Collagen and Elastin Collagen and elastin are two proteins that are essential for the health and appearance of our skin. Collagen is the most abundant protein in…
As the world moves back into some sense of normalcy following the last few years and continues to open back up after the pandemic, its toll on people’s mental health has become glaringly apparent. And it’s not as if we weren’t already facing serious issues with this aspect of healthcare before. More and more, the need for quality mental health providers such as Safe Haven Health only grows. As we move beyond the stigmas and stereotypes associated with our emotional well-being, we must take advantage of the many fantastic opportunities we have to improve our mental wellness. Virtual or telemedicine…
OkLawsuits are filed against surgical facilities for a number of reasons, and one of these is known as “surgical error.” Surgery errors can include anything from an improper diagnosis leading to a missed issue that should have been diagnosed to infection after surgery. These errors can cause more than just discomfort as they can be fatal and cause severe permanent injuries. The most common cause of surgery errors does not have a medical team that is properly trained and experienced in the procedures they are performing. According to studies, this is one of the leading causes of surgery errors. The…
üExcluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, with the American Cancer Society estimating that there will be almost 107,000 new cases [mfn]https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/about/key-statistics.html[/mfn] of this disease in 2023. While there is no surefire way to prevent this type of cancer, there are many risk factors that you can control—including your body weight, level of exercise, and diet. Some supplements also suggest that taking a multivitamin per day containing folic acid can help. In terms of diet, a 2022 study has found that the Keto (or low-carbohydrate) diet can be using to both prevent and…