Prevention

Falls syndrome in the elderly: prevention and remedies IMPORTANT: A fall in the elderly is not a banal accident. It is a medical signal requiring investigation. Statistically, one in three elderly over 65 falls at least once a year, and over 80 the figure reaches one in two. Hip fractures after falls have a 20-30% mortality in the first year and lead to loss of autonomy in half of survivors. Do not minimize. Every fall must be discussed with the doctor, who will investigate the cause (cardiovascular, neurological, visual, medication-related, musculoskeletal) and establish a prevention plan. Information in this article is adjunct to medical strategy. ...

Natural prevention of thrombosis IMPORTANT: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are medical emergencies that can be fatal. If you have sudden pain in a calf, with swelling, redness, local warmth, or unexpected shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, go immediately to the hospital. This article addresses prevention, not treatment of active thrombosis. If you are already on anticoagulants (warfarin, Xarelto, Eliquis, Pradaxa, aspirin), do not introduce herbs or supplements without your cardiologist’s or hematologist’s approval, due to the risk of bleeding. ...

Natural Remedies for Metabolic Syndrome IMPORTANT: Metabolic syndrome is a serious cluster of conditions that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke. The information below does not replace medical evaluation, periodic blood work (fasting glucose, lipid panel, HbA1c) and, where indicated, prescription medications. Always consult your family doctor or a metabolic specialist before starting any regimen or major dietary change. ...