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Navigating Nutrition and Mental Health for Families
Reading Time: 7 minutes. I want you to understand that your family’s mental wellness and nutrition are deeply interconnected through the gut-brain axis. By focusing on balanced, nutrient-dense meals while addressing individual sensitivities and preferences, you’ll create a foundation for both physical and emotional health. When you involve everyone in meal planning and preparation, you’re…
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How to Build a “Low-Stress Winter Household”
Reading Time: 9 minutes. A low-stress winter household begins with warm, layered lighting, cosy textiles, and simple decluttering to soften daily stress. Calm corners with a chair, soft lamp, and plant invite regular pauses. A small hot drinks station and joyful ceramics turn tea or soup into grounding rituals. Houseplants, open curtains, and fresh air…
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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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How to Use Methylene Blue Safely: Dosage by Weight, Risk Factors, and the Blu Brain Calculator
Reading Time: 16 minutes. Methylene blue is a redox-active antidote for methemoglobinemia dosed by weight. Typical dosing is 1 mg/kg IV over 5–30 minutes, diluted in 5% dextrose; avoid sodium chloride. Do not exceed 5 mg/kg/day or 7 mg/kg cumulative (stricter: ≤4 mg/kg for aniline/dapsone). In paediatrics, standard doses are 0.3–1 mg/kg with a single…
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How Long Is It Safe to Take Methylene Blue?
Reading Time: 16 minutes. The safe duration for taking methylene blue varies based on your medical condition and treatment goals. For acute conditions like methemoglobinemia, a single dose of 1 mg/kg is typically sufficient. However, for conditions such as ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy, you may require treatment for s everal days at 50 mg every 4-8 hours,…
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