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Can Vitamin D Be Used As Adjunctive Therapy for Depression - RTTC

Can Vitamin D Be Used As Adjunctive Therapy for Depression?

While it’s well-known for its benefits in bone health and immune function, vitamin D may also play a role in managing depression. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus, both of

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Can Taking Vitamin D Supplements Improve Depressive Symptoms - RTTC

Can Taking Vitamin D Supplements Improve Depressive Symptoms?

Feeling down lately? You might have heard that catching some rays can lift your spirits, but did you know there’s science behind the sunshine? Here’s a closer look at the link between vitamin D and depressive symptoms. How does vitamin D supplementation work? Vitamin D is helpful for your body,

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How Does Vitamin D Affect the HPA Axis When You Have Depression

How Does Vitamin D Affect the HPA Axis When You Have Depression?

Feeling down? You might want to catch some rays or consider a Vitamin D supplement. This sunshine vitamin, crucial for bone health, also plays a surprising role in your mental well-being. Recent studies shed light on how Vitamin D interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a central player in your

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The Link Between Vitamin D and Inflammation in Depression

The Link Between Vitamin D and Inflammation in Depression

Feeling down or grappling with mood swings? The culprit might be something as simple, yet crucial, as a vitamin deficiency—specifically, vitamin D. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or someone looking to understand more about the natural ways to support mental health, here’s what you need to know about vitamin D’s

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Can Vitamin D Make Antidepressants More Effective

Can Vitamin D Make Antidepressants More Effective?

Ever wondered if soaking up some sunshine could boost the effectiveness of antidepressants? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Let’s look at the existing research, the potential for vitamin D as an adjunct therapy, and what this all means for future treatment strategies. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone

Read More »
Vitamin D’s Role in Sleep and Depression

What is Vitamin D’s Role in Sleep and Depression?

Ever wondered about the connection between catching some rays and catching some Z’s? Here’s how vitamin D can affect your sleep and how it can mediate symptoms of depression. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for maintaining healthy

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Can You Get Syphilis from Kissing

Can You Get Syphilis from Kissing?

Kissing is often more than just a romantic gesture. It can be a gateway to learning more about your new partner. Through kissing, you can discover even their personality. It’s a way to build intimacy and connection. However, as exciting as kissing can be, it’s important to be aware of

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Chancre

What is a Chancre? What You Need To Know

Despite looking like an ordinary and harmless sore, the appearance of a chancre on your body is a sign that you have syphilis. How does it look and what do you need to do next? Here’s all you need to know. How do you recognize a chancre? Recognizing what a

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Is Secondary Syphilis Curable - RTTC

Is Secondary Syphilis Curable?

Secondary syphilis is a sneaky stage of the syphilis infection.   It can come with many symptoms as varied as they are unpleasant.  From rashes to fevers, hair loss, and fatigue, it’s a stage that’s hard to ignore, but you may not simply pinpoint.  What is secondary syphilis?  Secondary syphilis represents

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What Happens If You Have First Stage Syphilis - RTTC

What Happens If You Have First Stage Syphilis?

Syphilis might sound like a disease of the past, but it’s very much a concern today. While syphilis can evolve through four distinct phases, here’s what happens to your body if you get first stage syphilis. What is the first stage of syphilis? The first stage of syphilis, known as

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Can You Have Syphilis Without Signs - RTTC

Can You Have Syphilis Without Signs?

Imagine carrying a disease and not even knowing it—this is possible with syphilis. Here’s what happens if you have syphilis without experiencing any signs or symptoms. Is it possible to have syphilis without any signs or symptoms? Syphilis without signs, often referred to as latent syphilis, is a stage of

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Tertiary Syphilis

What Happens If You Have Tertiary Syphilis?

From the brain to the heart, no system is spared. Tertiary syphilis, the final and most severe syphilis phase, is debilitating and life-threatening. Here’s what happens to your body if you have this condition. What is tertiary syphilis? Tertiary syphilis represents the third and most severe stage of the sexually

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Can Syphilis Be Passed During Birth?

Can Syphilis Be Passed During Birth? What You Need To Know

Syphilis carves out its niche by affecting infants in ways that are both preventable and treatable, yet potentially devastating if left unchecked. What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted through sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Known for its ability to mimic other diseases and

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Signs of Syphilis in Newborns

Signs of Syphilis in Newborns: A Guide

Syphilis, a condition that can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy or birth, poses significant health risks to newborns. In this article, you’ll learn about the signs to look out for in infants with syphilis. Syphilis in newborns Syphilis in newborns, commonly referred to as congenital syphilis, is

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Late Stage Syphilis: All You Need To Know

Late Stage Syphilis: All You Need To Know

Syphilis might seem like a disease of the past, but its most severe phase, late stage syphilis, or tertiary syphilis, remains a critical health issue today. From its symptoms to preventive measures, here’s what you need to know about it. What is late stage syphilis? Late stage syphilis, also known

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Congenital Syphilis - RTTC

Congenital Syphilis: Here’s What You Need To Know

Congenital syphilis is a serious and preventable condition that can be transmitted from an infected mother to the baby. Here’s all you need to know about it. What is congenital syphilis? Congenital syphilis is a serious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.  is transmitted from an infected mother to

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Can Vitamin D Be Used As Adjunctive Therapy for Depression - RTTC

Can Vitamin D Be Used As Adjunctive Therapy for Depression?

While it’s well-known for its benefits in bone health and immune function, vitamin D may also play a role in managing depression. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus, both of

Read More »
Can Taking Vitamin D Supplements Improve Depressive Symptoms - RTTC

Can Taking Vitamin D Supplements Improve Depressive Symptoms?

Feeling down lately? You might have heard that catching some rays can lift your spirits, but did you know there’s science behind the sunshine? Here’s a closer look at the link between vitamin D and depressive symptoms. How does vitamin D supplementation work? Vitamin D is helpful for your body,

Read More »
How Does Vitamin D Affect the HPA Axis When You Have Depression

How Does Vitamin D Affect the HPA Axis When You Have Depression?

Feeling down? You might want to catch some rays or consider a Vitamin D supplement. This sunshine vitamin, crucial for bone health, also plays a surprising role in your mental well-being. Recent studies shed light on how Vitamin D interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a central player in your

Read More »
The Link Between Vitamin D and Inflammation in Depression

The Link Between Vitamin D and Inflammation in Depression

Feeling down or grappling with mood swings? The culprit might be something as simple, yet crucial, as a vitamin deficiency—specifically, vitamin D. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or someone looking to understand more about the natural ways to support mental health, here’s what you need to know about vitamin D’s

Read More »
Can Vitamin D Make Antidepressants More Effective

Can Vitamin D Make Antidepressants More Effective?

Ever wondered if soaking up some sunshine could boost the effectiveness of antidepressants? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Let’s look at the existing research, the potential for vitamin D as an adjunct therapy, and what this all means for future treatment strategies. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone

Read More »
Vitamin D’s Role in Sleep and Depression

What is Vitamin D’s Role in Sleep and Depression?

Ever wondered about the connection between catching some rays and catching some Z’s? Here’s how vitamin D can affect your sleep and how it can mediate symptoms of depression. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for maintaining healthy

Read More »

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