Wellness

Is Berberine Bad for Your Kidneys? What Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Berberine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for blood sugar and cholesterol support in older adults. But one ...

Illustration of a berberine supplement bottle, yellow capsules, prescription bottles, pill organizer, and medication list, representing berberine drug interaction risks for seniors.

Berberine Drug Interactions: What Seniors on Diabetes or Heart Medications Must KnOW

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Berberine is often described as a “natural” supplement — but natural does not mean it is free from drug interactions. ...

Senior woman sitting at a kitchen table holding her stomach, indicating mild GI discomfort after taking a supplement

Berberine Side Effects in Seniors: What to Expect in the First Few Weeks

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

GI side effects are the most common reason seniors stop taking berberine in the first few weeks — and many ...

Berberine supplement bottle with yellow capsules, a glass of water, a healthy meal plate, reading glasses, and a pill organizer on a clean kitchen table, representing berberine dosage for seniors.

Berberine Dosage for Seniors: How Much to Take and When

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most berberine supplements come with one set of dosing instructions: 500mg, three times a day. That is the dose used ...

Older man sitting on the edge of his bed at night with a soft lamp on

Causes of Frequent Nighttime Urination in Seniors: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

It is 2 a.m. and you are awake again, swinging your legs over the side of the bed for the ...

Senior woman steadying herself on a kitchen counter with pill bottles in the foreground

When Medications Affect Balance: A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You stand up from the kitchen chair and the room sways for a moment, just long enough to grab the ...

Senior woman holding a glass of water with a small white pill in her other hand

Why Diuretics Cause Weakness in Seniors: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

Nadir S

Why Diuretics Cause Weakness in Seniors: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers You started a “water pill” a few ...

Senior woman gently pressing on her swollen ankle while seated on a couch

Causes of Swelling in Legs and Feet in Seniors: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You slip your shoes off at the end of the day and notice the deep red lines your socks have ...

Tired senior man resting his head on his hand at a kitchen table with a coffee mug

When Should a Senior See a Doctor for Fatigue: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You used to walk three blocks to the mailbox without thinking, and now the same trip leaves you needing a ...

Signs of dehydration in older adults showing fatigue confusion and low fluid intake at home

Chronic Dehydration in Seniors — Signs, Causes, and What Helps

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Studies estimate that up to 40 percent of community-dwelling older adults are mildly dehydrated at any given time — and ...

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