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Flu or Cold? A Simple Practical Guide
Reading Time: 10 minutes. Distinguishing between cold and flu relies on symptom onset and severity. Cold symptoms typically develop over 2-3 days, with a runny nose, sneezing, and mild discomfort, and may last 7-10 days. Flu symptoms usually appear within hours, with high fever, severe body aches, and extreme fatigue that persist for 1-2 weeks.…
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Understanding ATP Demand During Illness (Plain-English Edition)
Reading Time: 15 minutes. During illness, the body’s demand for ATP increases as immune cells combat infections. When mitochondria struggle to keep pace, energy shortages can slow recovery. This gap explains why rest alone sometimes fails to hasten healing. Practical steps can help maintain cellular energy—but knowing which ones matter most depends on understanding the…
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Is Methylene Blue Safe? an In-Depth Look at Daily Use Risks, Side Effects, Long-Term Safety, and Who Should Avoid It
Reading Time: 27 minutes. Methylene blue has a well-established safety profile at therapeutic doses of 0.5-2 mg/kg, with FDA approval for the treatment of methemoglobinemia since 2016. Safety depends critically on dosage thresholds, as toxicity emerges above 7 mg/kg, causing hemolytic crisis and cardiovascular complications. Individuals with G6PD deficiency face heightened hemolytic risks even at…
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Brain Fog After Flu: What’s Really Happening Inside Your Body?
Reading Time: 6 minutes. When the flu strikes, most people expect the fever, chills, and body aches. What catches many off guard is the lingering mental haze that persists after the physical symptoms fade. This cognitive cloudiness isn’t just fatigue or imagination—it’s a measurable response driven by specific biological mechanisms. Understanding the triggers of post-viral…
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H3N2 Vs Typical Seasonal Flu: Key Differences Explained
Reading Time: 8 minutes. H3N2 differs from typical seasonal influenza in its greater severity, particularly affecting older adults and individuals with pre-existing conditions. While standard flu strains cause moderate illness, H3N2 produces more aggressive respiratory symptoms, higher hospitalisation rates, and increased mortality risk among vulnerable populations. The strain’s rapid mutation rate reduces vaccine effectiveness in adults…
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Gisele’s Journey: From Modelling Fame to Personal Wellness
Reading Time: 5 minutes. She walked a path from teenage modelling beginnings to supermodel fame. Early on, she faced numerous rejections due to perceived flaws but persevered, eventually pioneering the “horse walk” and earning the nickname “The Body.” She shifted from intense public scrutiny to focusing on personal wellness through mindfulness and holistic practices. Embracing…
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Super Flu Symptoms: What’s Typical, What’s Not, and What to Expect
Reading Time: 8 minutes. The H3N2 ‘super flu’ strain presents with a sudden onset of fever, severe body aches, and extreme fatigue that develops within hours rather than gradually. Unlike typical influenza, this variant frequently causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhoea, and particularly affects vulnerable populations. Symptoms typically peak within 1-3 days of exposure, and…
Methylene Blue 1% Mind Booster
Tag: causes
Understand the different causes and contributing factors to various brain-related conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive decline, and mental health disorders.
