Most HRT side effects are mild and settle within one to three months. Serious risks such as blood clots, stroke and breast cancer depend mainly on the estrogen route, the progestogen used and starting within 10 years of menopause.
Brain fog is a symptom, not a diagnosis: slowed thinking, poor focus and memory lapses that usually trace back to a testable cause such as thyroid disease, nutrient deficiency, sleep apnea, menopause, medications or Long COVID.
At a Glance Emerging clinical evidence suggests LDN can reduce thyroid antibodies (TPO and TgAb) in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. LDN works through immune modulation, not immunosuppression, it rebalances the immune response rather than shutting it down. Typical dosing follows the standard LDN protocol: start at 0.5 mg, titrate to 4.5 mg at bedtime. Antibody changes typically…
The most common MCAS triggers are high-histamine foods, alcohol, heat, fragrances, mold, stress, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, infections and medications such as NSAIDs and opioids. Triggers differ by person and add up, so a tracked journal reveals yours.
Hormonal acne is driven by androgens such as DHT, often amplified by insulin and IGF-1, and shows as deep jawline and chin breakouts. Spironolactone, combined pills, clascoterone and isotretinoin target it, with spironolactone beating placebo in the SAFA trial (BMJ, 2023).
At a Glance Psoriasis and eczema can look similar at a glance, but their underlying immune pathways, typical locations, and associated conditions are meaningfully different. Psoriasis is driven by Th17/Th1 immune activity and produces thick, silvery-scaled plaques; eczema is driven by Th2 immune skewing and produces oozing, crusting, intensely itchy skin. The distinction matters for…
