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THW71- The Silent Energy Thief: When Low Thyroid Mimics Depression in Ethiopia

THW71- The Silent Energy Thief: When Low Thyroid Mimics Depression in Ethiopia

Do you feel constantly drained, emotionally flat, or mentally foggy? You might blame depression. But in Ethiopia—where thyroid disorders are widespread—your symptoms could point to a different culprit: an underactive

THW70- Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How Diet Can Transform Your Health

THW70- Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How Diet Can Transform Your Health

Imagine dealing with stomach cramps, bloating, and unpredictable bowel movements that control your life. For millions, this is the reality of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel

THW69- Altitude Alert: What you need to know about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

THW69- Altitude Alert: What you need to know about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Definition Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a condition that occurs when individuals ascend to high altitudes—typically above 2,400 meters (about 8,000 feet)—without giving their bodies sufficient time to adapt to reduced

THW68-Celiac Disease: The Silent Struggle and How to Take Control

THW68-Celiac Disease: The Silent Struggle and How to Take Control

  Imagine feeling constant stomach pain, fatigue, and frustration, but not knowing what’s causing it. For millions of people, this is the reality of living with Celiac Disease—a hidden condition that

THW66- Nutrition and Mental Health: An Overview of the link between them

THW66- Nutrition and Mental Health: An Overview of the link between them

Nutrition is essential not only for physical well-being but also for mental health. Research indicates that deficiencies in certain nutrients can lead to or exacerbate mental illnesses. Understanding these connections

THW65- Obesity: A Growing Global Health Challenge

THW65- Obesity: A Growing Global Health Challenge

Definition Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses a risk to health. It is a complex, chronic disease influenced by genetic,

THW64-Understanding Sciatica: Exploring Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

THW64-Understanding Sciatica: Exploring Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Sciatica refers to pain that originates from an irritated SCIATIC nerve. This nerve exits at the LOWER BACK (Lumbar and Sacral Spine) and runs down the buttocks, the back of

THW63- The Truth About Modern Healthcare: Why Evidence-Based Medicine Matters

THW63- The Truth About Modern Healthcare: Why Evidence-Based Medicine Matters

  As a healthcare professional, I've witnessed the devastating consequences of delayed medical care and treatment non-adherence. Let me share some hard facts about why choosing evidence-based medicine over traditional healing

THW62- Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

THW62- Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Definition Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a congenital condition where a short, thick, or tight lingual frenulum restricts the tongue’s movement by tethering its tip to the floor of the mouth. Clinical

THW61- Understanding somatic symptom disorder

THW61- Understanding somatic symptom disorder

  Ever felt physical pain with no clear medical explanation? You're not alone. Many experience real and distressing symptoms that seem to appear out of nowhere. This can be incredibly frustrating,

THW60-Adrenal Fatigue: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Exhaustion Epidemic

THW60-Adrenal Fatigue: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Exhaustion Epidemic

Are you dragging yourself through each day, feeling exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Do you find yourself reaching for salty snacks and caffeine just to make it to