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Medical articles by Dr. Charalampos Romanos.
Evidence-based, practical, accessible.

From the practice

Fatigue: 7 medical causes often overlooked

Constantly tired despite enough sleep? The most common medical causes — and when to get tested.

5 min read

Laboratory medicine

Vitamin D deficiency: Why over half my patients are affected

Over 60% of Zurich residents have a vitamin D deficiency. Symptoms, testing, and treatment.

4 min read

Prevention

Check-up over 40: What should actually be tested

After 40, your body changes. Which preventive tests truly matter now.

5 min read

Therapy

Infusion therapy: When it's truly beneficial — and when it's not

Vitamin infusions are trending. But when is IV therapy medically justified?

4 min read

Laboratory medicine

Iron deficiency: symptoms many doctors miss

Hair loss, restless legs, concentration problems — iron deficiency causes more than just fatigue.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Hashimoto's: When the thyroid turns against you

Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder — diagnosis and personalised treatment.

6 min read

Laboratory medicine

Blood test in Zurich: What should actually be measured

Not every blood test is the same. Which lab values truly matter.

5 min read

Laboratory medicine

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Why it's more common than you think

B12 deficiency causes neurological symptoms before anaemia develops.

5 min read

Functional medicine

Cortisol and stress: What happens when your adrenals are overwhelmed

Chronic stress alters cortisol patterns. Symptoms, saliva testing, and treatment.

5 min read

Functional medicine

Gut health: Why the microbiome is the key to your wellbeing

The microbiome influences immunity, mood, and metabolism.

6 min read

Metabolism

Insulin resistance: The metabolic early warning sign

Insulin resistance precedes diabetes — and is often missed.

5 min read

Infusion therapy

Glutathione infusion: When it makes medical sense

Glutathione is the body's most powerful antioxidant. When IV therapy makes sense.

4 min read

Prevention

Cholesterol and Lp(a): Why a standard lipid panel isn't enough

LDL alone isn't enough. Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor that's often overlooked.

5 min read

Nutritional medicine

Nutrient deficiency: Why healthy eating alone isn't always enough

Healthy diet but still deficient? Causes, lab values, and targeted supplementation.

5 min read

Prevention

High blood pressure: What really helps — medically and naturally

High blood pressure damages silently. Lifestyle changes, medication, and holistic treatment.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Underactive thyroid: Why TSH alone isn't enough

Hypothyroidism is often missed. Why TSH alone isn't enough.

5 min read

Nutritional medicine

Omega-3: The underestimated importance for your health

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for heart, brain, and inflammation control.

4 min read

From the practice

Sleep disorders: Medical causes and what really helps

Sleep disorders often have medical causes. Systematic evaluation.

5 min read

Nutritional medicine

Magnesium deficiency: The most common mineral deficiency of our time

Magnesium is involved in over 600 body functions. Why blood tests often mislead.

4 min read

Functional medicine

Histamine intolerance: When food makes you ill

Histamine intolerance causes headaches, skin issues, and digestive problems.

5 min read

Prevention

Boost your immune system: Evidence-based strategies for your defences

What truly strengthens the immune system? Vitamin D, zinc, sleep — evidence-based recommendations.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Hormone balance for women: When your cycle falls out of rhythm

PMS, cycle issues, menopause — differentiating and treating hormone imbalances.

6 min read

Nutritional medicine

Anti-inflammatory diet: Which foods really help

Chronic inflammation promotes many diseases. Which diet is evidence-based effective.

5 min read

Sports medicine

Sports medicine: How to medically optimise your performance

Sports medicine assessment with lactate testing, micronutrient check, and injury prevention.

5 min read