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- Flexibility: The Key to Pain-Free Joints and Muscles at Any Age - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangEvery day at my medical practice, I see several people for different aches and pains due to arthritis, stiffness of joints, tight muscles, and combinations of these. They can be young men or women in their twenties coming in for severe low back pain, or retirees in their sixties bothered by ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - The Dangers of Being an Uninformed Consumer - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you pay attention to the medications you take? Do you know when to take them, how much to take and other foods or medications with which they may interact? Do you know a medication that is easily obtained over-the-counter can be even more dangerous than one that requires a prescription from ...
Views: 2442 - Stress Management Made Easy - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangLife is full of stressful events. When you encounter a threatening situation, your body reacts with a stress response that helps you avoid or make it through the situation. The stress response initiates a cascade of changes that tenses up your muscles, speeds up breathing and heartbeat, ...
Views: 1408 - Why Whole Grains = Wholesome Nutrition - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWhen I was growing up in Taiwan, white rice was much more prized than brown rice because it was refined and therefore was supposed to be better. We now know that refining can strip a food of vital nutrients. The process of refining grains and rice separates the branny coat (bran) and the ...
Views: 950 - Everything You Want to Know about Penis Size but are Afraid to Ask— Finding Self-Acceptance Amid the Media Hype - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangI recently discussed the modern preoccupation with penis size, and how exaggerated stereotypes cause millions of men to feel embarrassed, ashamed and overly anxious about their sexual performance. In this article, we will look at the influence of modern media on this stereotype and how men ...
Views: 2115 - Everything You Want to Know about Penis Size but are Afraid to Ask-- The Folly of Modern Stereotypes - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangA curious episode happened in the small city-state of Singapore in the fall of 1967. More than 400 panic-stricken men rushed to the hospitals there, fearing losing their penises. According to Dr. Scott Mendelson, author of the book The Great Singapore Penis Panic: “Each feared that if his ...
Views: 2882 - Why Great Food Makes a Great You - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you want to do any of the following? ... Lose weight and prevent weight gain ... Increase your energy ... Delay aging and look younger ... Increase your immunity so that you do not get sick ... Fight cancer ... Boost your mental power ... Detox your body ... Lessen/rid yourself of ...
Views: 1002 - A Super Star Food Finally Gets Its Due - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangToday I’d like to tell you about a super star plant food that very few people have even heard about. Here are just a few of the healthy facts about this food I’d like to share with you. 1. It’s high in fiber, vitamins and minerals 2. It contains complete high-quality protein 3. It’s a ...
Views: 1067 - Why You Need a Good Primary Care Doctor - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangLet’s hope that you do not have to see a doctor for any health problems for a long time, if ever. But you do need health maintenance visits. Just like your car, your body needs to be checked and maintained on a regular basis for it to run in top shape. For a regular maintenance check, ...
Views: 1136 - Stop that Aching Head! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangAnyone who has experienced a migraine knows how devastating it can be. Sometimes they go beyond just a headache and can cause other neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, decrease in vision, neck pain or sinus issues. In fact, many of the patients I see for sinus and allergy issues have ...
Views: 2027 - Juice Up Your Life the Healthy Way - Getting Started - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangIn this article, you will discover the finer points of juicing, including how to save money and get the most out of your juicing experience. In a recent article, I explored the truths and myths of juicing to help you make an informed choice about whether to juice or consume whole fruits and ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Juice Up Your Life the Healthy Way! Truths or Myths - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangJuicing has become a popular way to obtain vital nutrients from the juice of whole fruits and vegetables. Its promoters say juicing is the very best way to get a multitude of vitamins and minerals from the fresh whole food. But is that really true? Let's take a look at the selling points, and ...
Views: 1281 - Vitamin D: Why It’s Easy to Be Deficient - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangHave you ever seen pictures of children with extremely bowed legs? It is a condition called rickets and it’s from low levels of vitamin D, causing the bones to become soft and weak. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health. It helps your body keep a good balance of calcium and phosphate in the ...
Views: 1066 - Killer Food Allergies - How to Determine if You Have Them or are at Risk of Getting Them - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWe are becoming more and more aware of the importance of our diet, and that food is information as well as fuel. All calories are not created equal. Celebrity nutritionist, and host of TLC’s “Freaky Eaters,” JJ Virgin states, “Our bodies are more like chemistry labs than bank accounts when it ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - 6 Simple Rules to Keep Your Mind Sharp and Ward off Memory Loss - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you know that your brain steadily loses its weight after your 30th birthday? This “brain loss” means less ability for you to learn and keep your mind sharp. Until recently, scientists thought this type of brain loss was irreversible. The good news is that scientists were wrong about this, ...
Views: 1892 - Step Up to Better Joints - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay Chuang“Are you kidding?” A patient named Bob raised his voice during a visit earlier today at my office, “You are sending me to exercise even though I have pain when I move?” Bob is a sales executive who travels all over the country for his company. Like most of my male patients, he seldom sees me ...
Views: 1492 - Stop Being a Germ Magnet - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangThe cold and flu season was off to an early start this year and it has been a nasty one. Whether or not you're one of the victims basically depends on two things: one, whether or not you're exposed to a cold or flu virus and two, how strong your immune system is. We live in a sea of bacteria, ...
Views: 1264 - Beyond the Magnesium Hype-- What You REALLY Need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangIn the last few years, magnesium has taken center stage as a cure-all for everything from migraines, to diabetes, to osteoporosis. But what is the truth? Should you be taking a supplement every day or can you rely on your diet to provide all the magnesium you need? Read on to find ...
Views: 3079 - Natural Cold Busters and Beyond (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWith cold and flu season upon us in full force, now is the time to learn how to ease your miserable symptoms, and better yet, take the proper steps to prevent the cold and flu virus from catching you in the first place. If you missed our previous article, (Part 1) covering the first four ...
Views: 1053 - 8 Natural Cold Busters and Beyond, Part I - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangAre you feeling miserable with a sore throat, stuffy nose, or the cough of your cold? All these symptoms can be caused by more than 200 different kinds of viruses. Unfortunately, there is NO cure for any of them. But the good news is that you still can do a lot, NATURALLY, to help yourself ...
Views: 1102 - Your Balancing Act for a Wholesome Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangAre you a balancing artist? You may not realize it, but yes, you are! Much of your life is a balancing act… your checkbook, your family, even your meals. Before making any big decision in your life, you balance the possible pluses and minuses as the result of that decision. Right now, ...
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