Introduction Our body has a complex system of cells, tissues and organs that work seamlessly to protect us from potentially harmful diseases. This is the immune system whose job is to safeguard your body against deadly pathogens and limit potential damage from other toxic agents. Your immune system must work seamlessly like a well-tuned orchestra… Read More »
I typically pour dry pasta to fill a bowl, and boil that as a serving. If I know exactly what goes into a recipe and exactly how many servings it should make, I can usually keep myself from overdoing it. But then there are those few portion sizes that I think I know without a… Read More »
Feb 27, J Nutr. Though some animal-based foods may be eaten by patients with UC, a plant-based diet is also percent possible too. See you next week! PBDs are listed as variations of USDA healthy eating patterns and recommended to the public to prevent common chronic diseases 10, Testing for Vitamin D deficiency should be… Read More »
881 Shares Statistics relating to strokes and falls are bleak, with research revealing that strokes can increase the risk of falling by 4 times and drastically increase the risk of breaking a hip following a fall. Approximately 80% of individuals who have strokes will also have impaired balance to some degree. A study which presented… Read More »
I am a palliative care physician in a hospital in our nation’s capital region. Like most urban hospitals, ours has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. My colleagues and I are exhausted and emotionally devastated. We are not alone. Yesterday I learned a friend of mine from medical school, a selfless and compassion-driven… Read More »