April 2025 Archive: Keto Chestnuts, Menopause Hair Loss & Drug Alternatives

Four practical guides went live this month. You’ll find a plain look at chestnuts and keto, a down-to-earth explanation of menopause-related hair loss, and clear comparisons of alternatives to dexamethasone and Ventolin. Each piece gives hands-on tips you can act on today.

What matters from each article

Chestnuts are different from most nuts: they’re starchy. If you follow low-carb or keto, treat chestnuts like a small starchy snack, not a fatty nut. The post breaks portion tricks (think one or two pieces, not a handful), pairing ideas (combine with cheese or egg for protein and fat), and swaps—use macadamia or pecans when you need a truly low-carb crunch.

Menopause and hair thinning are tightly linked to hormone shifts. The article explains the common causes—falling estrogen and shifts in androgen balance—and lists sensible steps: check iron, thyroid, and vitamin D; try topical minoxidil after talking with your doctor; avoid harsh chemical treatments and tight hairstyles; and ask your provider about hormone therapy only if it fits your overall health plan. It also points to recent trials showing targeted topical treatments can help regrow some thinning hair when used consistently.

The dexamethasone alternatives piece compares commonly used steroids you’ll actually see in clinics: prednisone/prednisolone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, and inhaled options like budesonide for lung issues. It focuses on why one steroid may be chosen over another—speed of action, how long it lasts, side effect risk, and whether the drug is inhaled, oral, or injectable. Practical tips: short courses reduce systemic risk, dose adjustments matter with diabetes and infection risk, and generic forms often cut cost without changing effect.

For Ventolin (albuterol/salbutamol) users, the April guide lists real alternatives and when they’re used. Short-acting rescue options include levalbuterol and ipratropium combinations (like Combivent). Long-acting bronchodilators—salmeterol and formoterol—are for maintenance, not immediate relief. The article stresses the difference between rescue and controller inhalers, advises checking inhaler technique and spacer use, and suggests talking to your clinician if you need rescue inhaler doses more than twice a week.

How to use these guides now

Pick the article that matches your immediate need and use its practical checklist: portion rules for chestnuts, tests and hair-care swaps for menopause hair loss, a steroid pros-and-cons list if you face corticosteroid choices, or inhaler-type advice for breathing issues. Always run medication or hormone changes by your clinician—these posts give clear questions to ask so your appointments go straight to the point.

If you want one-page action steps: for diet, measure servings and pair carbs with fat/protein; for hair loss, get basic labs and try gentle topical options; for steroids, compare route and side effects; for asthma/COPD, know rescue vs controller and get inhaler technique checked. April’s posts are short, practical, and meant to save you time when health decisions matter.