Heal Health (2025)

05/09/2025

LARYNGITIS
/ˌlær.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/
Inflammation of the voice box (larynx) that causes hoarseness or even temporary voice loss.

Ever lost your voice right before an important meeting, performance, or night out? Inside your larynx are vocal cords that open, close, and vibrate to produce sound. But when they swell from overuse, irritation, or infection, the vibrations distort, and your voice suffers. Most cases are short-lived, often caused by viral infections like the common cold, and resolve within a week or two. Chronic laryngitis, however, can linger for over three weeks, fuelled by smoking, acid reflux, allergens, or years of vocal strain like singers, teachers, or sports coaches.

Hoarseness, a dry or sore throat, a persistent cough — these are the tell-tale signs. Most people bounce back with rest, hydration, and avoiding voice strain, but lasting symptoms or warning signs like difficulty breathing, swallowing, or coughing blood call for prompt medical care.

You can reduce your risk by keeping your throat hydrated, steering clear of smoke, limiting alcohol and caffeine, managing reflux, eating vitamin-rich foods, and protecting your voice from overuse. Regular handwashing and avoiding close contact with those who are sick can help prevent viral triggers too.

Your voice tells your story, so don’t let laryngitis steal the mic.

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30/07/2025

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE)
/ˌsɪs.tə.mɪk ˈluː.pəs ˌɛr.ɪ.θiː.məˈtəʊ.səs/
An autoimmune disease where the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue

Have you ever imagined your own body turning against you? That’s the reality of those battling SLE. Often dubbed the “great imitator,” SLE mimics countless illnesses, making it difficult to diagnose. Its tell-tale butterfly rash might grace the face, but the deeper damage goes unseen—chronic fatigue, unpredictable flares, joint pain, and even life-threatening organ complications. This internal rebellion is caused by multi-layered factors: genetics, hormones, environmental exposures, and possibly even certain medications. It’s most commonly diagnosed in young women, particularly those between the ages of 15 and 44.

While there’s no cure, treatment can manage symptoms, prevent flares, and protect organs. Staying out of intense sun, managing stress, and keeping a balanced routine with enough rest and gentle activity are key ways to help keep flares in check. But that requires awareness—by friends, families, and healthcare providers. Lupus isn’t weakness—it’s war. A kind word, an informed ear, and a little patience are the unseen treatments we all can offer.
Let’s not just fight lupus. Let’s listen to it!

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23/07/2025

GOUT
/ɡaʊt/
A painful form of arthritis where uric acid builds up and forms sharp crystals in your joints

Ever felt like your joint is suddenly on fire? It’s red, swollen, and too painful to even touch. That might be gout, an inflammatory type of arthritis that often starts in the big toe but can strike knees, ankles, wrists, and more. Gout attacks come on fast, often at night, and can last for days or even weeks.

It’s triggered by a buildup of uric acid in the blood, often linked to foods rich in purines like red meat, shellfish, alcohol, and sugary drinks. But it’s not just diet: genetics, kidney function, weight, and other health conditions play a role too.

The good news? Gout is manageable. With the right medication, diet, and habits, you can prevent flare-ups and protect your joints. Ice, elevation, and rest can help during a flare, but prevention starts between them. So remember to watch out for high purine foods, drink enough water and exercise regularly to reduce stress on joints.

Stay ahead of gout—your joints will thank you!

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21/07/2025

🎉 WEBSITE LAUNCH 🚀

Site address: https://www.healhealthsoulyou.com/

This year birthday marks an incredible three-year journey of dedication to health wellness. Heal Health initiated this website as a gift to all followers for enhanced navigation and interaction. Several features of the site includes:

• Series archive
• Health calendar
• Interactive blog post
• Biweekly newsletter subscription

You can assess the site in our bio description or the link below. Visit our site and don’t forget to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter so that we can deliver it tailored to you!

With the site in sight, Heal Health will fly high!

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10/07/2025

💗10.07.2022-10.07.2025💚

Heal Health is grateful for the continuous support from you and promises to bring more meaningful content and initiatives!

Let’s wish Heal Health continue to unfailingly serve its mission and inspire through the motto:
Heal Health • Heal Soul • Heal You

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10/07/2025

💗10.07.2022-10.07.2025💚

Heal Health has turned 3 years anniversary. On this 3-year milestone, let’s celebrate the past achievements that lie in its core foundation of Health through 7 different series encompassing multiple health disciplines.

Heal Health is grateful for the continuous support from you and promises to bring more meaningful content and initiatives!

Let’s wish Heal Health continue to unfailingly serve its mission and inspire through the motto:
Heal Health • Heal Soul • Heal You

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17/05/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 THYROXINE 🧬

Have you wonder why iodine, a trace mineral, is crucial? Thyroxine (T4) is a key hormone produced by the thyroid gland, composed of four iodine atoms and derived from the amino acid tyrosine. It circulates mostly bound to proteins and is converted in target tissues to its active form, triiodothyronine (T3). The hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis regulates thyroxine levels. The hypothalamus secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), stimulating the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which in turn prompts the thyroid to produce T4 and T3.

Thyroxine plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development, especially in the brain during infancy. Deficiency in thyroxine causes hypothyroidism, leading to fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance, while excess causes hyperthyroidism, characterized by weight loss, heat intolerance, and anxiety. In infants, severe hypothyroidism can result in cretinism, causing developmental delays. Thyroxine replacement therapy is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism, highlighting its critical role in maintaining metabolic and physiological balance in the body.

Hence, adequate iodine intake, typically through iodized salt or iodine-rich foods (like seafood and dairy), ensures normal thyroxine production and healthy thyroid function.

❓Why is thyroxine called the “iodine hormone”❓(answer in the comment)

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03/05/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 ALDOSTERONE 🧬

NaCl. This seemingly insignificant molecule actually has mighty power. In Medieval times, early civilizations used salt for trade, currency, and even as payment to soldiers, with the word "salary" originating from the Latin term "salarium," referring to salt as payment. Now, salt is part and parcel to us, maintaining the electrolyte balance. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, primarily responsible for regulating sodium and water balance in the body

When blood pressure falls, renin released by kidney splits angiotensinogen, a protein made by livers, into angiotensin I, which is inactive and hence split further into pieces by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) made from the lungs. One of those pieces is angiotensin II, an active hormone. Angiotensin II causes the muscular walls of small arteries (arterioles) to constrict, increasing blood pressure. Angiotensin II also triggers your adrenal glands to release aldosterone and your pituitary gland to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) that together cause kidneys to retain sodium. Aldosterone also causes kidneys to excrete potassium through urine. The increase in sodium in the bloodstream causes water retention. This increases blood volume and blood pressure, thus completing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

The aldosterone: renin ratio test is used to measure the aldosterone health. The normal range for a 24-hour urine test that checks aldosterone levels is 3 – 25 micrograms per 24 hours (mcg/24 hrs). Too high level of aldosterone - hyperaldosteronism is caused by Conn’s syndrome a benign (noncancerous) tumor on one of your adrenal glands, which causes the gland to overproduce aldosterone. High aldosterone levels cause elevated sodium levels (hypernatremia) and low potassium levels (hypokalemia), often resulting in an electrolyte imbalance. Conversely, low levels of aldosterone - hyperaldosteronism results in low sodium levels (hyponatremia), elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia) and a condition in which your body produces too much acid (metabolic acidosis).

Don’t take salt with a pinch of salt as aldosterone is here!

❓Why is aldosterone called the “homeostasis hormone”❓(answer in the comment)

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30/03/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 CORTISOL 🧬

What is your ideal work life? Having a fresh start in the morning and early dismissal in the afternoon? In today’s five-to-nine working environment, that is far from reality. For worse, you have seen doctors who burnout after working night shifts due to shortage of manpower. However, this alarmingly affects the pattern of cortisol release, which usually peaks in the morning and decreases in the evening.

As a glucocorticoid, cortisol is released by adrenal gland regulated by pituitary gland during stress. When the cortisol level in your blood falls, your hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone. This directs your pituitary gland to make adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then triggers your adrenal glands to make and release cortisol. Cortisol also regulates how your body uses glucose (sugar) for energy, decreases inflammation, regulates blood pressure and helps control your sleep-wake cycle.

To maintain a stable cortisol level, get quality sleep, practice deep breathing, enjoy and maintain healthy relationships!

❓Why is cortisol called the “stress hormone”❓(answer in the comment)

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21/03/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 DOPAMINE 🧬

Ever having an unquenched thirst for boba or a craving appetite for junk food? What have these fast food and beverages companies done so well that drive customers in time after time despite the harmful health impacts? Customers are addictive to these products under the action of hormone Dopamine, a catecholamine that is released from the hypothalamus when humans are doing something pleasurable and want to seek more of that feeling.

Besides, dopamine is central critical for motor function via the nigrostriatal pathway whose loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain causes Parkinson’s disease. Imbalances are also linked to mood disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It also controls lactation through inhibiting prolactin release, cardiovascular health, kidney and gastrointestinal motility.

Balance in dopamine is key to good health in humans. For now, it’s time to advocate for “dopamine detox”! The idea is to reset your brain and to make you enjoy healthy pleasures and not be tempted by addictive behaviours. You can't really 'detox' from dopamine as it will always be in your brain, but the idea of being aware of your choices and habits can still help you to live the way you really want to.

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14/03/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 OXYTOCIN🧬

Have you ever received gifts on Valentine’s day? In theme of the annual White Day on 14 March, have you ever pondered if the sensation of love is purely psychological? Even animals like dogs experience love, when they get a big burst of it every time they make eye contact with their bonded humans. Behind the psychological impact lies the biological explanation of a peptide and neuropeptide Oxytocin. When a dog’s brain is flooded with the hormone, it’s better able to follow the social cues of its owners.

Produced in the hypothalamus and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland, Oxytocin both stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract, and boosts the production of prostaglandins, which also increase uterine contractions. Women whose labor is slow to proceed are sometimes given oxytocin to speed the process. Once the baby is born, oxytocin helps to move milk from the ducts in the breast to the ni**le, and to foster a bond between mom and baby.

To reinforce the role of the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone”, oxytocin has an important role in many human behaviors and social interactions, including: sexual arousal, recognition, trust, romantic attachment and parent-infant bonding. Besides, oxytocin also reduces anxiety and stress as evident from the graph of higher oxytocin levels when stressed.

Love is the most sacred form of human interaction. So next time, when sharing or giving gifts, be grateful aa it will give you the best of both worlds: oxytocin and well-being!

❓Why is melatonin called the “love hormone”❓(answer in the comment)

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08/03/2025

[HERMES]

🧬 GHRELIN 🧬

Ever having an insatiable appetite? Don’t be under the delusion that it is your own volition as it is because you are under the influence of the mechanism of hormone ghrelin. Ghrelin levels typically rise before a meal, when your stomach is empty. Then they decrease shortly after, when your stomach is full.

Ghrelin is a 28-amino-acid peptide predominantly secreted in the stomach. This hormone is produced in your stomach and secreted when your stomach is empty. It enters your bloodstream and affects a part of your brain called the hypothalamus, which helps regulate your hormones and appetite. On the contrary, hormone leptin counteracts by decreasing the appetite. Hence, ghrelin plays a role in the short-term control of appetite while leptin controls long-term weight control.

Besides, ghrelin signals part of your brain called the hypothalamus to increase appetite, promotes fat storage, stimulates your pituitary gland to release growth hormones, stimulates your digestive system to move food from your stomach through your small and large intestines, contributes to controlling insulin release and plays a role in protecting your cardiovascular health.

So next time, be thankful for ghrelin because it protects you from starvation!

❓Why is ghrelin called the “hunger hormone”❓(answer in the comment)

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