When I was in my freshman year of high school, there was a physical yearly checkup at the school and a doctor told me that I may have Grave’s disease. In follow up, I went to see the doctor at a hospital but my diagnosis of Grave’s disease was not confirmed. However, my mother, who … Continue reading Thyroid disease for moms and babies
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Leaky Brain→Dementia
I have seen and heard of many older people (even in their 50’s) who were working as executives or other top positions are now diagnosed with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson disease. It is so sad to see them. It is hard for their caregivers too. I actually wrote my thesis for my … Continue reading Leaky Brain→Dementia
New Findings from Vaccine Revealed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAHgwURZsOs I have talked about vaccine issues several times and I have shared some documentary films in my blog and newsletters. Last week someone sent me a link to documentary called “Vaccine Revealed”. This is a 10-episode video series. Even though I have watched many films about vaccines, I still learned something new from this … Continue reading New Findings from Vaccine Revealed
Cauliflower Dip
Cauliflower is a winter vegetable from November to March, but now you can purchase it all year. Although cauliflower isn't so popular compare to broccoli (especially among kids), the veggie is super versatile. You can make pickles, rice, mashed potatoes, wings and even pizza crust with cauliflower. So, this vegetable is becoming popular as a food … Continue reading Cauliflower Dip
“Bad Genes” are no excuse
I often use the terms “gene expression” and/or “Epigenetics” in my blog, newsletter, and at seminars. Even though these words are now used commonly in literature, news, and social media, not many people understand what the words actually mean. So, as the last Newsletter of 2016, I would like to explain Gene Expression and Epigenetics … Continue reading “Bad Genes” are no excuse
Do you have Asthma?
When I was a young kid, I thought Asthma, the respiratory disease, was something you were born with and that there was nothing you could do about it. I felt they were so misfortuned. I may have watched too many Japanese soap operas when I was a kid. 🙂 I don’t know of any kids … Continue reading Do you have Asthma?
Coconuts Choco Fudge
The regular chocolate fudge normally contains milk or cream, which means that you consume refined sugar and saturated fat plus omega 6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). Omega-6s help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system, but some omega-6 fatty acids also tend to promote inflammation. So I … Continue reading Coconuts Choco Fudge
Is your blood sugar at optimal?
Recently I watched Dr. David Dikeman’s presentation on, “how to avoid complications of type 1 diabetes”, and was really surprised to learn that a slight increase in your overall blood sugar level can have significant impact on your risk for developing cardiovascular disease, cancer, kidney disease, stroke, and pancreas beta cell, even among non-diabetic people. … Continue reading Is your blood sugar at optimal?
Have you had your gallbladder removed?
In America, there are approximately 1.2 million laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) surgeries per year according to Truven Health Analytics (Thomson/Solucient), USA Procedure Volumes 2014 national data. I was so surprised when I found out how common this was. Another sad fact is that just about every one of them was told they didn't need their … Continue reading Have you had your gallbladder removed?
Are you getting benefit from Statin?
Statin, the cholesterol lowering medicine is vastly used in the US. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults in the U.S., ranging from 40 to 75 years old, is taking a statin drug. I am sure that either you and/or one of your friends and family takes statin drugs. … Continue reading Are you getting benefit from Statin?