Clinical Blogs — health care

Do you know how much toxins our body absorbs every day? From the air, the food we eat, and water we drink. Toxins accumulate in our body to a point that they overload our liver. Do you know that toxins and overweight are related? In 2007, a report revealed that chronic exposure to a large number of chemical toxins can lead to obesity. Where can we find these toxic chemicals in our daily lives? Here are some examples: Phthalates In cosmetics and personal care products and plastics Most of the meats we eat contain hormones, antibiotics and other chemical substances...

Do you have dry eyes? What about macular degeneration (progressive loss of central vision), cataracts and or glaucoma (increased pressure inside eyes)? We need 'good oil' to keep our eyes healthy. Studies showed that omega 3 fatty acids can help lowering pressure inside eyes and help preventing macular degeneration from getting worse. Research also indicates 4 benefits of achieving adequate level of omega 3 fatty acids in eye health: Reduce inflammation related dry eyes Reduce the risk of developing glaucoma Reduce the oxidative stress of our eyes Reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration Good oil is important for our...

There are still lots of myths about eating fats. People who are on a diet to lose weight always try to eliminate not just carbs but all fat in their diet. Eating more good fats (unsaturated fats) instead of bad fats (saturated fats) and carbohydrates is beneficial to our health. For those who want to lose weight, good fat is needed to help boost the metabolism. Also, a meta-analysis study reveals that replacing carbs and saturated fats with healthy fats (mono or polyunsaturated fats) lower blood sugar levels and improves insulin control. For each 5% of the dietary energy that...

Enzymes are critical to keep us alive as they are involved in many functions in the body. There are 2 main types: digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes. Digestive enzymes help to break down food and nutrients. Here are the common ones: Amylase - digests carbohydrates Protease - digests proteins and helps to reduce food allergies Lipase - digests fats Lactase - digests milk sugar Cellulase - breaks down fiber Maltase - digests complex sugar Phytase - responsible for overall digestion and B vitamins production Food intolerances like lactose and complex carbohydrates (bean and yam) are mostly related to insufficiency of...

It’s the time of the year we attend parties, family and office gatherings with lots of food. It’s hard to resist good food and yet gaining weight seems to be unavoidable. Is this true? Let’s share some tips here to help prevent weight gain. There are a few practical tips to share. Have a light snack before you go for the party (e.g. an apple, a banana or a glass of healthy & yummy protein shake). Never go to a party hungry. Pick up a small plate instead of a big one. For beverages, choose a glass of wine, or...