Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

Physical therapist guiding an older man through a seated knee-bend exercise in a bright clinic with the title Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement.

Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You just had a knee replaced, and now the real work begins. The surgery fixes the joint, but physical therapy ...

Senior woman sitting at a kitchen table reading an omeprazole bottle, with a glass of water, pill organizer, and B12 note nearby.

PPIs and B12 Deficiency in Seniors: What Omeprazole Does to Your B12

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If you have been taking omeprazole, Nexium, Prilosec, or Prevacid for heartburn or acid reflux for a year or more, ...

Senior man checking his blood sugar at home with an alpha-lipoic acid supplement, diabetes medication, glucose meter, and monitoring checklist on the table.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Diabetes Medications: What Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is one of the most widely used supplements for diabetic neuropathy — a condition that affects a ...

Two supplement bottles labeled Standard ALA and R-ALA side by side with capsules, subtle molecule graphics, and a smiling senior couple in the background.

R-Lipoic Acid vs. Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Does the Form Matter for Seniors?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Walk into any supplement store and you’ll find two types of alpha-lipoic acid: standard ALA (the common form) and R-alpha-lipoic ...

Senior woman gently holding her foot beside alpha-lipoic acid supplements, pill organizer, and water, illustrating safe dosage guidance for neuropathy.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Dosage for Seniors With Neuropathy: How Much Is Safe?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is one of the most studied supplements for peripheral neuropathy — the nerve pain, numbness, and tingling ...

Senior man checking blood sugar beside an alpha-lipoic acid supplement bottle, with text highlighting ALA benefits, safety, nerve health, and blood sugar support for older adults.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Seniors: Benefits, Safety, and What Older Adults Should Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring antioxidant that the body makes in small amounts. It’s found in every cell, ...

Peaceful elderly woman sleeping in a softly lit bedroom with white bedding, a bedside glass of tart cherry juice, cherries, and supplement bottles, promoting natural alternatives to melatonin for seniors.

Natural Alternatives to Melatonin for Seniors: 6 Options That Actually Work

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is one of the most popular sleep supplements in the country. But for many older adults, it causes next-day ...

Melatonin Drug Interactions: What Seniors on Blood Pressure, Blood Thinners, and Other Medications Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is widely sold as a natural, gentle sleep supplement — but for seniors managing multiple medications, “natural” does not ...

Senior woman sitting on a bed at night looking at a melatonin bottle and tablets, with a bedside clock and glass of water nearby.

Is Melatonin Habit Forming? What Seniors Should Know Before Taking It Long-Term

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Millions of people take melatonin every night without thinking twice. But a growing number of seniors — and their caregivers ...

Senior couple reviewing a Vitamin K2 and blood thinners guide with heart health, bone strength, medication safety, and doctor discussion icons.

Why Seniors Need Less Melatonin Than They Think: The Low-Dose Truth

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Walk into any pharmacy and the melatonin section will offer you 5 mg, 10 mg, or even 20 mg tablets. ...

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