May 2023 Archive: key posts on meds, supplements, and everyday health

May 2023 on MedsEngage focused on real-world medicine: clear drug notes, honest supplement takes, and simple health tips you can use today. You’ll find posts that warn about risks, ones that suggest useful supplements, and practical advice for common problems like pain, digestion, and travel-related risks.

Medication safety and what to watch for

Several posts in May zeroed in on drug safety. The calcitonin piece outlines common side effects like nausea and injection-site reactions, and flags rare but serious risks such as low calcium and cancer signals—worth discussing with your clinician before starting therapy. Two pain medicines, ketorolac and diclofenac sodium, got focused write-ups: both work well for short-term pain, but each can cause stomach, kidney, or heart issues if used incorrectly. The ketorolac article stresses cautious, short-term use; the diclofenac post reminds readers to follow dosage guidance and check interactions.

There’s also a thoughtful look at dipyridamole as a possible aid in multiple sclerosis research, and a balanced piece about atomoxetine and anxiety—useful if you or someone you know is weighing ADHD meds and mood effects. Each drug post gives practical takeaways: ask about interactions, monitor side effects, and don’t extend short-term drugs without medical advice.

Supplements, enzymes, and targeted treatments

May’s supplement stories mix everyday helpers with curious options. Jojoba gets a user-friendly write-up as a supplement that may boost skin, hair, and energy—presented as a trial you can try while watching for reactions. Storax is discussed as a potent antioxidant blend some users find helpful for energy and weight support; the post keeps claims grounded and encourages checking labels and quality.

Papain, the enzyme from papaya, earned a short guide on improving digestion and supporting gut health—simple tips: add papaya to meals or try enzyme supplements after checking with your provider. Fusidic acid appears in a surprising context: a study suggesting it might help manage cutaneous leishmaniasis. That piece frames fusidic acid as a possible alternative in specific cases, not a blanket cure.

The month also covered prevention and lifestyle fixes. A clear how-to on lowering deep vein thrombosis risk during long flights recommends ankle exercises, walking, hydration, and compression stockings. Posts on stress and flatulence explain how stress alters gut function and give easy stress-management tips to reduce gas. Finally, two fitness-focused pieces link anemia to lower exercise performance and show how regular activity can help relieve constipation—both practical reads if you’re trying to feel better now.

If you want quick action: read the drug safety posts before starting medications, try gentle enzyme or supplement changes slowly, and use the travel and gut tips next time you fly or feel bloated. May 2023 brought a mix of caution and useful, everyday solutions—practical stuff you can test, then discuss with your healthcare pro.