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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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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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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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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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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.
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Sean Lin, Ph.D.
Microbiologist & Former US Army Preventive Medicine SpecialistDr. Xiaoxu Sean Lin is an assistant professor in the Biomedical Science Department at Feitian College in Middletown, N.Y. Dr. Lin is also a frequent analyst and commentator for Epoch Media Group, VOA, and RFA. He is a veteran who served as a U.S. Army microbiologist and also a member of Committee on the Present Danger: China.
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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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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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William Davis, MD
Cardiologist Director of Biotechnologies, Northern Medical Center, NYDr. William Davis is a cardiologist and New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Wheat Belly book series. He is Medical Director and founder of the Undoctored program including the Undoctored Inner Circle. He is Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Realize Therapeutics Corp. that is developing innovative solutions for the disrupted human microbiome and author of the book Super Gut.
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Yu-Jyun Lin, RD
Nutritionist Nutrition in LifeSpan, Weight Management, Sport Nutrition, Food Safety, Healthy RecipeSandy loves cooking and exercising. In addition to being certified as a registered dietician by the Taiwan government, and a sports nutritionist by CISSN, she is also an AFAA-certified fitness dance instructor. Sandy believes that health and happiness are interdependent, which are the core of life, so she is committed to promoting disease prevention, nutritional supplementation, and health care. She has devoted herself to applying creative and innovative marketing methods to promote health concepts for governments and personal companies in a startup marketing company. The issues of the projects she joined included a balanced diet (MyPlate), obesity prevention, chronic disease prevention, dementia prevention, infant nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, sports nutrition, etc. Now she is still on her way to promoting Healthy Lifestyle and hoping everyone can achieve anything their heart desires because of having health.