Diabetes. You heard about it before. You may even have a family member that was diagnosed. But you don’t really know what it is. And now your Doctor may have diagnosed you with this disease as well. You might have seen your family member or friend take medication. Maybe even prick their fingers before a…
You go to the pharmacy to refill your prescriptions. You look at the bill and wonder how on Earth these medications can cost so much money? Then you begin thinking, “Do I really NEED all these medications?” You might even begin to justify skipping a few for now since you cannot afford them all. After…
The Basics of Nutrition Nutrition is actually simple. 3 macro nutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats Main micro nutrients – Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, Antioxidants Calories – the amount of stored energy a food can release. Carbohydrates ≈ 4.6 calories per gram Proteins ≈ 4.2 calories per gram Fats ≈ 9.1 calories per gram Alcohol ≈ 7…
You just left the Doctor’s office and got a prescription of medication, sometimes multiple medications. The problem is that you have no idea what they’re for or even how you need to take them. In fact, you may not even be convinced that you need them in the first place. They do cost a lot…
I am grateful for my parents who do their best to take care of me. They are strong people. They are good-hearted. They fight for my well-being. They push me to succeed. They push me to fulfill my dreams. They support me in their special way. They support me even though I don’t deserve their…
How are you? How would most people respond to that question? We often know that this question is meant to exchange niceties. So we respond in a polite manner. “I’m fine” or “I’m good”. And throw in a, “Thanks. How about you?” And we expect the same or similar response in return. A friend of…
This is something I never thought I would ever experience. And although I’m a Doctor, I am a Doctor that is a human being. As a human being in a very stressful profession, I come across many situations where confidence is at a premium. However this is not an issue only in the field of…
There are those individuals who have tried everything conventional medicine has to offer and are now looking for alternative approaches. Of course, “convention” is determined by factors including culture, perception, and available resources. In America, conventional medicine is determined by western philosophy which finds its origin in Newtonian physics. In other words, take a pill…
Once a year, we go to the Doctor’s office for something called an Annual Health Exam. We sometimes go to the Doctor more frequently and wonder what the difference may be. This visit is a 360 degree look into the inner workings of our body to ensure that everything is running at peak efficiency. The…
Success is often hidden. Isn’t that ironic? How can success be hidden when everybody seems to flout it? People hide their failures, not their success. That’s how it works… Right? Well, not necessarily. Because success is hidden within failure. Not only that, success is hidden within disappointment. Hidden within frustration. Hidden within anguish. I know…