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“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” George Orwell. Animal Farm That animal is the fatty liver. As of 2016, 1 in 4 people have fatty liver, also known as Hepatic steatosis or Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).1 NAFLD is an abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver. It develops…
This article is a segment of the series, Diseases Associated with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed if three of the following conditions are present: fasting blood sugar more than 100 mg/dl, obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL, and high blood pressure of more than 130/85. Please refer to this article for more details. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)…
Sarcopenia means “little muscle.” We lose muscle mass beginning at age 30 and every year, a person may lose 2% of their muscle mass. Dynapenia is the age-related loss of muscular strength not related to a neurologic or muscular disease. The causes of sarcopenia and dynapenia include immobility, sedentary lifestyle, change in protein metabolism (more…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Infertility The main clinical features of PCOS include menstrual irregularities, sub-fertility, hyperandrogenism (high testosterone or male hormone), and hirsutism (hairy). The report, Polycystic ovary syndrome, and metabolic syndrome explain how PCOS can cause infertility. Insulin resistance, found in metabolic syndrome, leads to a high insulin level (hyperinsulinemia, HI). HI is needed to “push”…
“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Doctor: “I want you to have some tests done right away. I am concerned that you may have metabolic syndrome. That will put you at risk for a heart attack and stroke.” You: “Sure, doc. Thanks for your concern. What do I do?” Doctor: “First, I…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the swelling of the prostate gland. The prostate is located below the urinary bladder in men. Enlargement of the prostate gland causes difficulty in urination. Acute urinary retention is painful. If prolonged, urinary retention leads to kidney failure. That is why the insertion of a rubber catheter inside the penis…
The Fantastic Brick Road Imagine yourself walking in an old town, enjoying the scene, enjoying the fresh air, and appreciating the culture. You notice something different about the brick road. The road seems to be alive. It changes its width to accommodate travelers. The more traffic, the wider it gets, and the less traffic, the…
Who stands to benefit (Cui bono) from intermittent fasting? Well, it is not the food business. Not the foodservice industry (groceries and supply chain) that sold $1.46 trillion worth of food in 2014. Of this, $731 billion was supplied by foodservice facilities (restaurants). Not the advertising agencies that made $ 10 billion from pharmaceutical advertisements. …
This post is a continuation of the article, Can You be Skinny and Obese, wherein we talked about the Metabolically Obese Normal Weight (MONW) individual at risk for chronic diseases like diabetes heart problems. These individuals are Thin-Outside-Fat-Inside hence TOFI. An individual who has a sedentary lifestyle and has a liking for sweets, carbohydrates, and…
Oh Yeah! There is a condition called Metabolically Obese Normal Weight (MONW). It is synonymous with Thin on the Outside and Fat on the Inside. Also known as TOFI. How can being skinny and obese happen? There are different kinds of fat. The subcutaneous type is the one under the skin and can get…
Dizziness and Vertigo in the ER Dizziness is one of the more common complaints in the emergency department. Patients will usually come in with a chief complain of lightheadedness or a sensation of the room spinning (vertigo). Dizziness is quite disconcerting to the patient because there is always associated nausea, a feeling of unsteadiness while standing…
One concern about intermittent fasting is that the body will go into “starvation mode.” Starvation mode is also known as a starvation response, famine response, and adaptive thermogenesis. In starvation, there is no food available. Examples will be incarceration in concentration camps or prolonged famine. Fasting is when there is food, and you choose…
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Otherwise known as the “Big C.” A diagnosis of cancer may feel like a death sentence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention., cancer is the number two cause of death in the U.S. in 2016 and 2017. Ten leading causes of death: the United States 2016 and 2017 The Surveillance Research of…
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This article gives a brief overview of atrial fibrillation and how reversible risk factors can prevent them. Electrical Conduction in the Heart For the heart to work correctly, there should be a well-coordinated movement between the heart’s chambers. There should be a point source of an electrical signal coming from the right atrium and then…
Can a joint pain represent bodywide inflammation?
Sun Tzu wrote the”The Art of War“ around 771 to 476 BC. It has been referenced by the military and business professionals because of it’s the timeless and practical lessons. In spite of the violence implied in the title, there are multiple admonitions about winning the war without shedding blood. To wit: “To win one…
In part 1 and 2 of this series, we saw how John developed the diseases associated with the metabolic syndrome and how John was able to regain his health with fasting and exercise. Part 2 ended with the question, “What organ system can make John live the longest?” Internal Organs Move Involuntarily. They function automatically….
As the brain is starting to notice that the episodes of “brain fog” is beginning to get more often and he had difficulty remembering things, it got worried. More so when he noticed the other organs slowly deteriorating. It started to search for solutions by reading. And read the brain did. Books, internet, journals, websites….
