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How To Sleep With Anxiety at Night? 5 Tips for Sleeping With Anxiety
How to sleep when stressed and anxious? How to deal with sleep anxiety? First, you have to understand it. At night, our bodies are biologically wired to wind down, thanks to the natural process of circadian rhythm that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, influencing the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. However, anxiety disrupts this process, […]
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Ginger and Parkinson’s Disease: Potential Benefits and Tips
Ginger and Parkinson’s disease: What is the link? After Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. It affects 1 to 2 percent of the elderly population (1). Basically, PD stems from the gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons in a specific area of the midbrain. This leads to a shortage of dopamine, […]
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Does Sugar Affect Blood Pressure? Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Relationship
What is blood pressure and blood sugar? Before we study the link between blood sugar and blood pressure, let’s understand these terms. Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It’s recorded as two numbers, like 120/80 mmHg. The upper number is systolic pressure (when the heart contracts). […]
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Does Diabetes Cause Headaches? Sugar Headaches and More
Diabetes and headaches: What is the connection? Fluctuations in blood glucose levels in diabetic patients due to lack of control over their blood sugar levels can cause headaches. The term sugar headache encompasses headaches due to high as well as low sugar levels in diabetics, as described below: Can high blood sugar cause headaches? Yes, […]
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Is Kimchi Good for Diabetics? Fermented Foods and Diabetes
What is kimchi? In Korea, there is a tradition of preparing fermented vegetables served as a side dish in most meals. Typical vegetables for making kimchi include cabbage, cucumber, or radish. Other vegetables like green onion and leaf mustard are often included in the mix. Kimchi is more complex than it appears: Sour taste and […]
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Howard Chang, MD
MD, Johns Hopkins School of MedicineHoward Chang is a freelance medical and health writer with over 5 years of experience in writing, research, and patient-centered communication. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and served briefly as a resident physician at Mayo Clinic before pursuing a dedicated career in writing. His educational history includes a Bachelor's of Arts in Molecular Biology, a minor in Religious Studies, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology and Social Behavior. Dr. Chang is passionate about communicating medical and health topics in an educational and engaging way to diverse audiences.
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Jordan Stachel, MS, RDN
NutritionistJordan is most fulfilled when guiding others towards making stepwise, sustainable changes that add up to big results over time. Jordan works with a wide variety of individuals, ranging in age from children to the elderly, with an assortment of concerns and clinical conditions. She helps individuals optimize overall health and/or manage disease states using personalized medical nutrition therapy techniques. It can be difficult for individuals to navigate health conditions and to discern between nutrition information that is both credible and accurate, versus misinformation and conflicting guidance. As an expert in the field, Jordan finds great fulfillment in filling this gap by providing detailed clarification and explanation by leading the discussion surrounding nutrition and wellness. Jordan looks forward to continuing to help others achieve the healthiest version of themselves, improve longevity, and be a dependable source and voice within the field of nutrition and dietetics.
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John Osei Sekyere, B. Pharm, M. Phil, PhD
Microbiology and Immunology Antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases epidemiology and diagnostics, host-microbiome interactions and bacterial genomics.John Osei Sekyere is a pharmacist (B. Pharm) and clinical/medical microbiologist (PhD) with especial interest and skill in antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases epidemiology and diagnostics, host-microbiome interactions and bacterial genomics.
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Dr. Hu Naiwen
Professor, the Nine Star University of Health Sciences in Sunnyvale, California Integrated medicineDr. Hu Naiwen is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. He began his academic journey studying biology at university before specializing in neuroscience and endocrinology during graduate school. Upon completing his studies, Dr. Hu worked in the field of pharmacology and conducted life science research at the prestigious Stanford Research Institute International. Upon returning to Taiwan, Dr. Hu expanded his expertise by delving into the ancient practice of acupuncture and studying the theories of Chinese medicine. This exploration led him to earn a license in traditional Chinese medicine, further enriching his understanding of healthcare and treatment methodologies. Dr. Hu's personal quest for better health led him to explore various schools of qigong, ultimately discovering Falun Gong in his late 40s. This practice not only improved his physical well-being but also enhanced his mental acuity, allowing him to better comprehend and analyze complex medical texts. Throughout his more than 30 years of medical practice, Dr. Hu Naiwen has come to appreciate the strong connection between the cultivation of one's mind and the cultivation of one's life, as well as the relationship between morality and health. By incorporating these principles into his practice, he has helped over 140,000 patients overcome a myriad of illnesses, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated and holistic healthcare professional.
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Preet Pal Singh Bhinder, MD
MD and FID (Fellowship in Diabetes, Royal Liverpool Academy) Diabetes SpecialistPreet Pal Singh Bhinder is a physician (M.D. Medicine) with specialization in diabetes (Fellowship in diabetes, Royal Liverpool Academy). He has a particular interest in metabolic disorders.
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Janelle Salo RN
Registered Nurse Health Writer, published with The MedReport Foundation and Nurses International. Registered Nurse specializing in chronic disease management, helping individuals make informed decisions about their lifestyle, including proper diet and exercise.Janelle Salo is a registered nurse with a strong background in home health and care transitions. She has experience in caring for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart failure, and COPD. Janelle has a passion for SCUBA diving and became a PADI Dive Instructor after earning her nursing degree. This eventually led her to work in one of the largest hyperbaric chambers in the country at Wright Patterson AFB, where she specialized in working with diabetic patients who suffered from Charcot foot disorder. Janelle created a total contact cast that helped her patients' chronic foot ulcers heal within weeks. Janelle later transitioned into case management and found her true calling in providing direct patient care. Although she has held supervisory roles, she enjoys working directly with chronically ill patients. After sustaining an injury to her lower leg, Janelle accepted a position as a care transitions nurse. Now, as a health writer, Janelle educates people about chronic disease management through better lifestyle choices by eating healthier and through simple home exercises. In her free time, Janelle enjoys practicing yoga, SCUBA diving, spending quality time with her family at the beach, and traveling.
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Sheridan Genrich, CGP, NP
Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath & IridologistSheridan is a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist, naturopath & health coach who specializes in mood & digestive disorders, particularly food-related sensitivities. A certified FitGenes practitioner (nutrigenomics - interpretation of how personalised nutrition & lifestyle interventions impact genes). Also trained in Vitae Mosaic, naturopathic functional medicine. Through comprehensive anlaysis of the symptoms, timeline health history, iris assessment and functional lab results (among other tests), she can piece together the root cause of the problem, so you can gain control over your health & live with your true potential. Her local & online practice is grounded in cutting edge research on gut-brain nutritional science. Since completing a health science degree in complimentary medicine 8yrs ago, Sheridan has continued to deepen her research & use of bio-individual nutrition, herbs and the latest in functional medicine testing. This has seen significant improvements in the quality of life for her clients. Even those with long-standing chronic conditions experience rapid relief, when the biochemical imbalances or 'triggers of dysfunction' are corrected. She is a co-author on mental health of the Amazon best selling book: "Rapid Change: For Busy Heart Centered Women Who Want To Be The Best Version of Themselves"
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Donna Schwontkowski, DC (retired), MS and BS Nutrition, Herbology
Clinical Nutrition, Deficiency Diseases, Heavy Metal & Environmental Toxins, Detoxification, Chiropractic Medicine, Herbal Healing Master Herbalist certification in herbs from the School of Natural Healing BS NutritionDr. Donna Schwontkowski is a retired chiropractic physician with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbology. She has focused her career on three primary areas: clinical nutrition, learning and memory, and health/self-improvement publications. Dr. Donna’s mission in life is to act as an intercessor for people in all three of these areas, allowing them via teaching them, working in groups with them, or mentoring them to reach their potential in health, learning and memory, and ability to transform one’s life. Dr. Donna was also a journalist for health and fitness magazines for 15 years, the editor of Sacramento, CA’s Health & Fitness Magazine, and Co-producer and host of a TV show on health for four years. She has taught hundreds of community courses on many aspects of health and natural healing to thousands of students over the years. Her accelerated learning background has also allowed her to teach thousands of college and postgraduate students science and dozens of children how to read five books in a week as well as how to learn any subject quickly, including health and science.
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Komal Gilani, MBBS
General Medical Practitioner Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)Dr. Komal Gilani is a licensed general medical practitioner in Pakistan with a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. Her research-oriented approach to clinical queries defines her take on health. Presently, she is actively engaged in multiple studies aiming to improve healthcare through her work.