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An Omnivore or Herbivore Diet: Which is Better?

Welcome to the Daily Apple, a new page on Your Health Forum that addresses questions that you may be curious about and are likely to come up in clinic visits. The goal is to answer questions in a useful format to allow quick learning and application in an article about 500 words or less. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Which diet provides the most significant benefit? While there are no…

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Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Let Food be Thy Medicine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that comprises a group of symptoms that generally occur together without noticeable organic causes. These symptoms typically consist of recurrent discomfort or abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements, which can manifest either as constipation, diarrhea, or both. To diagnose IBS, symptoms must be present for at least…

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#Inflammatory bowel disease #Irritable bowel syndrome #SIBO

Health Advisory: Alcohol is the World's Most Harmful Drug - And It's Legal

Health Advisory: Alcohol is the World’s Most Harmful Drug – And It’s Legal

by Julian Martin Dollente, RN, Edited by Christopher Cirino, DO MPH Introduction The Most Harmful Drug People have been drinking alcohol since ancient times. It has served the people a variety of purposes throughout all history. The reason why drinkers choose alcoholic beverages as thirst quenchers may vary. For some, they play an essential role in increasing the enjoyment of life. They can…

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The Daily Apple: Are Elevated Liver Function Tests any Cause for Concern?

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Insulin: Why Going up Doesn't Help

Insulin: Why Going up Doesn’t Help

Question: If my doctor increases my insulin, will it correct my diabetes? A dilemma that comes up frequently in the clinic is whether to increase the dose of insulin for patients with uncontrolled diabetes In the modern information era, many people are familiar with this principle hormone for glucose metabolism. But is diabetes just a problem with its dose? 25 million people have diabetes in…

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#insulin #insulin resistance

The Daily Apple: Does Calorie Counting Help with Weight Loss?

Introduction: Does Counting Calories Help with Weight Loss? The utility of counting calories is a more complicated question than it may seem. The thought that exercise may contribute to weight loss is rooted in the law of thermodynamics and the “calories in, calories out” dogma. In the strict sense, calories in and calories out applies to a chemical change of converting food to energy.…

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#calorie counting

The Daily Apple: What does normal bloodwork mean?

Welcome to the Daily Apple, a new page on Your Health Forum that addresses questions that you may be curious about and are likely to come up in clinic visits. The goal is to answer questions in a useful format to allow quick learning and application in an article about 500 words or less. What do normal lab tests mean? Quick Answer: Not enough to tell you whether you are healthy or…

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The Daily Apple: What is Health?

The WHO defined Health in 1948 as “…a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” I would like to propose a new approach to looking at health. You can look at Health as the outward manifestation of the many behaviors that we as humans develop to address the stressors that we face from the environment around us. Behaviors shape…

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Loss of Smell After COVID-19: Causes and Implications.

Introduction The impairment of the sense of smell impacts about one quarter of adults older than age 50 in the US, increasing to nearly two-thirds of those over 80 years. Of public health importance, researchers have found a racial difference between blacks and whites in the United States, with black adults having a higher prevalence of smell dysfunction. Chronic diseases, including Alzheimer’s…

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#Anosmia

Marijuana: A Fine Line Between Helpful and Harmful

by Julian Martin Dollente, RN There is a current debate on the legalization of marijuana. Some people find it beneficial in treating certain diseases, while others consider it a dangerous substance to avoid under any circumstances. Let’s try to clarify the risks and benefits of marijuana so that you can decide for yourself. What is Marijuana? Marijuana – also known as weed, pot, dope,…

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#CBD #marijuana #THC

Forging Behaviors: Adaptations in the Past Relate to Your Health

Introduction: Behaviors are Conserved Behavior is a complex process and often defies our ability to understand it completely. When a patient comes into the office for a medical condition, behavior is not usually the first topic. Someone may come in for prescription renewal and check with me on the status of their health. I often start with having them tell me who they feel about their situation.…

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#behavior #behavior change #infant reflexes #neuroplasticity #oxytocin #sympathetic nervous system

The Obesity and Malnutrition Paradox: Why Filipinos Are Getting Fat Despite the High Prevalence of Malnutrition?

by Julian Martin Dollente, RN Fact-checked and Edited by Christopher M. Cirino, DO MPH THE PHILIPPINES, as a developing country, suffers from unemployment and the poor education of its citizens. Poverty is the most fundamental cause of malnutrition. In 2018, an estimated 16.6 % of Filipinos, approximately 17.6 million people, lived below the poverty threshold. According to the United Nations…

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Diabetes-Friendly Foods From A-Z

Fact-checked and Edited by Christopher M. Cirino, DO MPH Introduction Which foods are the most diabetes-friendly? Natural foods. Eating a variety of natural foods is a key element in addressing and preventing diabetes. Healthy eating is not always so easy if you have diabetes and you normally eat more processed foods. From avoiding those hard-to-resist foods or ingredients that could…

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#diabetic-friendly #fiber #GI #glycemic index #healthy foods #nutrition #vitamins

Insulin Resistance: What it is and 9 ways to Counteract it

Summary Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition that results from a diet high in processed foods. It’s incredible to imagine that every function in our bodies, including what we eat, requires gene activation; every morsel of food has a purpose. Our bodies metabolize following gene signals released in preparation and response to the intake. The hormone insulin works with glucose absorbed from…

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#adiponectin #cancer #ceramide #insulin resistance #metabolic syndrome #PCOS

Faith Healing: Do You Believe?

by Stephanie M. Edwards, MBA, PsyD (ABD) Dear Readers, The power of belief is a fascinating area of exploration, a field that bridges faith with the physiologic basis of the body’s ability to heal itself. Scientists have been captivated by two effects: the placebo effect and the nocebo effect. Whether one believes that a process has a beneficial nature or harmful nature can drive a respective…

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#faith healing #prayer

Leptospirosis Cases on the Incline in the Philippines: Any Cause for Concern?

Summary: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic illness that is caused by contact with contaminated water. It causes a non-localized febrile syndrome in those infected. The Department of Health in the Philippines recently reported a 13% rise in the cases of leptospirosis over the last 6 months from the same time period in 2020. Outbreaks generally occur in the July to October month, corresponding to the…

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#leptospirosis

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