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PTSD
What Is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It involves persistent symptoms that affect daily life. Classification: Immunology & Disease › PTSD Key Takeaway PTSD is common and highly treatable. Evidence-based options include trauma-focused therapy, medication, and emerging approaches like psychedelic-assisted ... Read more
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Surgical Menopause
What Is Surgical Menopause? Surgical menopause is the abrupt menopause that follows removal of both ovaries, either alone or as part of a hysterectomy. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Surgical Menopause Key Takeaway Surgical menopause is permanent and typically more abrupt than natural menopause. Symptoms are often more intense, and hormone replacement therapy is a ... Read more
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Chemical Menopause
What Is Chemical Menopause? Chemical menopause is a medically induced menopausal state created by medications that suppress ovarian hormone production, often used to treat endometriosis, fibroids, or hormone-sensitive cancers. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Chemical Menopause Key Takeaway Chemical menopause is typically reversible, but it produces most of the symptoms of natural menopause while the ... Read more
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Adhesions
What Is Adhesions? Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between organs or tissues, often after surgery, infection, or inflammatory conditions like endometriosis. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Adhesions Key Takeaway Adhesions can cause chronic pain, bowel obstruction, and fertility problems. Management ranges from physical therapy to surgical lysis. Why This Matters After the ... Read more
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Rosacea
What Is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes pustules. Research increasingly links some forms to overgrowth of Demodex mites. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Rosacea Key Takeaway Rosacea has multiple subtypes. Demodex mite overgrowth is an important contributor in some patients, and treatments targeting mites can ... Read more
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Endo Belly
What Is Endo Belly? Endo belly is a colloquial term for the severe abdominal bloating and distension associated with endometriosis, often making the abdomen look pregnant. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Endo Belly Key Takeaway Endo belly is real and under-recognized. Causes include pelvic inflammation, hormonal fluctuations, and secondary gut changes. Why This Matters Endo ... Read more
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IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
What Is IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)? IBD is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract, primarily Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Classification: Immunology & Disease › IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Key Takeaway IBD is a chronic autoimmune-type condition distinct from IBS. It requires medical management and monitoring for complications. Why This Matters ... Read more
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Endometriosis
What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, causing inflammation, pain, and often fertility problems. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Endometriosis Key Takeaway Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Diagnosis often takes years, and management typically combines medical, ... Read more
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Spirochete
What Is Spirochete? Spirochetes are a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that includes Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), Treponema pallidum (syphilis), and Leptospira species. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Spirochete Key Takeaway Spirochetes include several important human pathogens. Their spiral shape allows them to drill through tissues, contributing to the chronic and tissue-invasive nature of conditions like ... Read more
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Epstein-Barr Virus
What Is Epstein-Barr Virus? Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common human herpesvirus best known for causing infectious mononucleosis. It can remain dormant in the body for life and is being studied for its role in several chronic conditions. Classification: Immunology & Disease › Epstein-Barr Virus Key Takeaway EBV infects more than 90% of adults globally. ... Read more
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