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​ By: Francis Appiah, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. Candidate), with expertise in Medical Journalism, Medical Laboratory Science, Integrative/Complementary Health, CAM and Healthcare Management Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) is an inborn error of metabolism that predisposes to red blood cell breakdown.  Most individuals with G6PD deficiency are asymptomatic thus those who are affected have no symptoms. Following a specific trigger, symptoms such as yellowish skin, Hemoglobinuria (red, dark or brown urine), shortness of breath, and feeling tired may develop. Complications can include anemia, acute kidney failure and newborn jaundice. Most people who develop symptom of G6PD are male, due to the X-linked pattern of inheritance, but female carriers can be affected due to unfavorable lyonization. Carriers of the G6PDD allele may be partially protected against malaria. It is an X-linked recessive disorder that results in defective glucose-6-phosphate dehydrog...

​ By: Francis Appiah, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. Candidate), with expertise in Medical Journalism, Medical Laboratory Science, Integrative/Complementary Health, CAM and Healthcare Management Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. Purging refers to the attempts to get rid of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking laxatives. Other efforts to lose weight may include the use of diuretics, stimulants, water fasting, or excessive exercise.  Most people with bulimia are at a normal weight. The forcing of vomiting may result in thickened skin on the knuckles and breakdown of the teeth. Bulimia is frequently associated with other mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and problems with drugs or alcohol. There is also a higher risk of suicide and self-harm.        It typically ...

​ By: Francis Appiah, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. Candidate), with expertise in Medical Journalism, Medical Laboratory Science, Integrative/Complementary Health, CAM and Healthcare Management Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as strep throat, is an infection of the back of the throat including the tonsils caused by group A streptococcus (GAS). Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. A headache, nausea or vomiting, and abdominal pain may also occur. Some develop a sandpaper-like rash which is known as scarlet fever. Symptoms typically begin one to three days after exposure and last seven to ten days.  Strep throat is spread by respiratory droplets from an infected person. It may be spread directly or by touching something that has droplets on it and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. Some people may carry the bacteria without symptoms. It may also be spread by skin infected with group A strep. Diagnosis is bas...