Archive for the 'General Health Tips' Category

Kraken Covid Variant: Are Covid vaccines Effective?

January 6, 2023

You may have heard of reports warning us again of evasive new variants now circulating… and therefore these news continue to elicit too much uncertainty…

Is there truth to this?

What then is the role of vaccination if the variants continue to evade these vaccines?

Pls watch this….

Is Bread Healthy Enough To be Eaten Everyday?

December 30, 2022

Tips to Lower your Blood Pressure

December 16, 2022

High Blood Pressure is very common.

The problem with High Blood Pressure islike Diabetes you actually don’t feel anything so many people have High BP but denies having one.

In general, It is best that if you have High BP that you check your Blood sugar routinely and blood cholesterol because all three usually come together as triplets.

What then are some of my advises to my patents who come to see me with high blood pressure?

Which foods do I recommend to avoid if you have been recently diagnosed with high BP…

7 Quick Ways to Combat Anxiety

December 2, 2022

Anxiety really turns out to be very common among my patients and friends.

So I thought of making a blog of how one can deal anxiety, and offer some strategies one can use to avoid feeling consumed by it.

Here are some quick solutions to help you address the situation immediately, as well as long-term methods to combat a recurring issue.

Quick Ways to Combat ANXIETY

Health Benefits of Eating Tofu

December 2, 2022

Protein Is very important nutrient source tor a lot of reasons.

With Intermittent fasting as a way to help people lose weight incorporating Low Carb diet, one major part of the dietary intervention is to look for the right sources of protein to replace portion of the nutrients previously for carbohydrates.

One important healthy option of protein that I recommend to my pts and for all is simply to enjoy the Plain and reliableTofu.

A simple protein source to help you improve muscle strength and well being.

How beneficial is Tofu in ones Diet?

Eating TOFU a GOOD Protein Source for Health and Muscle Strength?

Food To Eat If You Have Cancer

December 2, 2022

Many of my patients have felt trials in their lives when suddenly a diagnosis of cancer hits them.

It’s not A particularly fun news as one feels a lump then have it biopsied and viola a diagnosis of cancer … be it in the thyroid, breast or lungs.

So how then can we prepare and protect our bodies to be healthier so our bodies can fight against the development of cancer.

Here are some foods Ive compiled that have the potential to help ward off cancer

Foods to Eat if You Have Cancer

Foods To Eat To Help Lower Your Blood Sugar

December 2, 2022

For people with high blood sugar or diabetes or even high blood pressure or cholesterol diet is always a major player in maintaining healthy blood levels.

While some foods, can contribute to increasing blood sugar fluctuations, there are some foods that when eaten can optimize blood sugar control while promoting overall health.

Here are the top 10 foods that I consider very helpful in helping regulate your blood…

Foods To Eat To Help Lower Blood Sugar

What NOT to Eat if You Have High Blood Sugar

October 15, 2022

When I see pt with diabetes, we establish a goal on how we should avoid the disease from progressing and what we should do to avoid the complications associated with poor control of blood sugar.

To answer the WHY is with WHAT!

Through medications But importantly also with good nutrition practice.

It’s the combo that works well long term and not soley rely on medications. What then are some fo the foods one should AVOID if you have high blood sugar.

Is It SAFE to Take Probiotics?

October 7, 2022

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts.

The problem is we always associate bacteira as germs that cause diseases.

However we have to understand that our own body is kept healthy by a balance of these bacteria, both good and bad.

So what then are Probiotics? Are they really good for my health?

What Are the Signs That One Has Uncontrolled Blood Sugar?

September 30, 2022

Annual Covid Vaccine Shot to End the Pandemic?

September 23, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine is likely to become an annual shot that gets updated each year like the flu vaccine,…

As to How and Why?

Home Remedies for Mild Covid Infection

September 16, 2022

Boosting Saves Lives

September 9, 2022

A lot of patients haven’t gotten any booster dose as of yet. News about it no longer needed are overwhelming their mindset to put a brake at deciding for a booster dose. But Which Boosters save LIVES…

The Updated Omicron BA.5 Booster…

September 2, 2022

The Long Covid Syndrome Risk of Those Infected

August 26, 2022

After long years with COVID 19 Infection, we are now slowly gathering more data about the so called risk of LONG Covid for those who got infected with the Covid Virus..

The question is: Are you at Risk?

What are the Long Term consequences of Long Covid Syndrome that we now know of….

How To Live with Covid 19

August 19, 2022

How to Prevent Monkeypox Infection?

August 5, 2022

Nasal Spray for Covid 19

July 29, 2022

With Covid vaccines being given to most of us, but with more Covid strains developing, the risk of getting Covid infection with these new variants continue to hound us.

We know from previous studies that Due to its large accumulation in the nasopharyngeal region and transmission through respiratory fluids, its spread among people is extremely high.

The question therefore …how about using a nasal spray to help reduce the chances of getting Covid 19 infection as a barrier or to help decrease the viral load in the nasopharyngeal region, and thus prevent getting the infection and help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2?

The Truth About Apple Cider

July 24, 2022

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for thousands of years.

Research shows that true enough, apple cider has many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels. Therefore it can be helpful for diabetic patients.

And As an endocrinologist, this has been a common question among my patients who are also trying to lose weight.

Can Apple Cider really help me lose weight?

What If You Get Positive for Omicron BA.5 Covid Infection

July 15, 2022

Common friends and relative including patients are again coming down with COVID-19.

Thankfully though, almost all are mild with one day spike of fever and occasional cough as symptoms. What is important is that most or all do not need hospitalization simply because they were vaccinated and recently boosted.

We know that once they get Covid Antigen (+) definitely they are infectious and contagious and therefore need to be isolated and those friends exposed to be quarantined.

What then are the guidelines for Isolation once Covid Positive…