The sales of hand sanitizers have skyrocketed since Covid-19. I have seen many people carrying it in their bags. From hand sanitizers to antibacterial soaps, we're constantly battling germs. During the pandemic it was considered important to implement drastic sanitation protocols. From elevator buttons to shopping carts, many were wiping them down with sanitizers! Some … Continue reading Cleanliness has side effects
Tag: gut flora
How many prescription drugs do you take?
Our family doesn’t own a TV but we watch movies and shows on personal devices and sometimes through a projector. On those rare occasions of watching TV, I notice a lot of pharmaceutical commercials. You may not be aware, but the US and New Zealand are the Only countries that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise … Continue reading How many prescription drugs do you take?
Asthma and Lectins
Around 2 years ago I wrote about Asthma prevention from the beginning of pregnancy. Abnormal gut microbiota communities in new born babies contributes to asthma. C-section delivery, formula fed instead of breast-feeding, and antibiotic on pregnant mother are believed to be very closely related to the loss of four types of gut bacteria in those … Continue reading Asthma and Lectins
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
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?