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Does Nicotine Raise Blood Pressure? Explore The Link, Prevention Strategies, and More
Does smoking cause high blood pressure? In the short term, yes. Every time you smoke, it causes a temporary increase in blood pressure (1). Blood pressure increases when blood has difficulty traveling through the blood vessels. In simple terms, it’s like you’re in a tunnel with a lot of people, and you need to make […]
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Back Pain After Sleep: Causes, Chiropractic Care, and Other Remedies
Back hurts after sleeping: Common causes Poor sleep habits and an unsupportive sleep environment are common culprits behind back pain after sleep (5, 6). However, underlying medical conditions like arthritis, disc herniation, and fibromyalgia can contribute to the condition. Here’s a look at the common causes. Poor sleeping position Sleeping on your stomach can force […]
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Are There Cancer Killing Foods? Healthy Fats Can Help
What are healthy fats? Healthy fats are essential fatty acids that are vital to many bodily functions. Essential fatty acids fall into two categories: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs): MUFAs help lower bad cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke (6). These fats also provide essential building blocks for your body’s […]
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Can Type 1 Diabetes Be Cured? Discover Latest Breakthrough
Type 1 diabetes average life expectancy Before the introduction of insulin therapy in 1922, T1D was a fatal diagnosis. Still today, experts say that without insulin therapy, individuals with T1D have a lifespan of days to weeks, depending on the severity of complications (3). With insulin, however, people are living longer with T1D now than […]
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How To Stop Back Spasms With Core Stability Exercises and More
What causes muscle spasms in the back? Various factors, such as muscle strain, stress, injuries, or medical conditions, cause back muscle spasms. Let’s examine the symptoms and causes of back muscle spasms in detail. Symptoms of back muscle spasm Back spasms cause great discomfort. This is why it’s important to recognize their symptoms. If you’re […]
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Half the World Eats Rice Toxins Daily That Damage Kidneys
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See How Spinach Can Damage Your Kidneys
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Avoid These 7 Plant-Based Foods That Can Damage Your Kidneys
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These 7 Daily Habits Can Help Lower Your Creatinine Levels | Improve Kidney Health
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9 Skin Signs That May Indicate Your Kidneys Are Damaged
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Surprise! Drinking Water Wrongly Can Damage Your Kidneys
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9 Fruits to Lower Creatinine Levels and Improve Kidney Health
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Top 9 Drinks To Help Stop Proteinuria and Heal Your Kidneys
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Urinating Every 2 Hours? 11 Reasons Why (Plus Home Remedies)
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Donna Schwontkowski, DC (retired), MS and BS Nutrition, Herbology
Clinical Nutrition, Deficiency Diseases, Heavy Metal & Environmental Toxins, Detoxification, Chiropractic Medicine, Herbal Healing Master Herbalist certification in herbs from the School of Natural Healing BS NutritionDr. Donna Schwontkowski is a retired chiropractic physician with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbology. She has focused her career on three primary areas: clinical nutrition, learning and memory, and health/self-improvement publications. Dr. Donna’s mission in life is to act as an intercessor for people in all three of these areas, allowing them via teaching them, working in groups with them, or mentoring them to reach their potential in health, learning and memory, and ability to transform one’s life. Dr. Donna was also a journalist for health and fitness magazines for 15 years, the editor of Sacramento, CA’s Health & Fitness Magazine, and Co-producer and host of a TV show on health for four years. She has taught hundreds of community courses on many aspects of health and natural healing to thousands of students over the years. Her accelerated learning background has also allowed her to teach thousands of college and postgraduate students science and dozens of children how to read five books in a week as well as how to learn any subject quickly, including health and science.
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Chain-Ruei Huang, RD
Nutritionist Eating-related behavior therapy, preventative nutrition, public health nutritionChian-Ruei Huang is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a wealth of experience in eating-related behavior therapy, preventative nutrition, public health nutrition, and disease nutrition. As a strong believer in the power of food and its role in the human life cycle, Chian-Ruei understands the importance of nurturing a healthy relationship with food and promoting well-being at every stage of life. Driven by her passion for holistic health, Chian-Ruei has integrated her yoga training into her clinical nutrition counseling, fostering greater understanding, communication, and empathy with her patients. This transformative practice has allowed her to connect more deeply with her patients, guiding them on their journeys towards healthier lifestyles. Throughout her career, Chian-Ruei has worked in various roles such as weight-loss nutritionist, long term care dietician, and nutrition advisor for multiple health-related brands. Her diverse experiences have provided her with the skills and knowledge needed to address a wide range of nutritional issues and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams effectively. In addition to her work as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Chian-Ruei is dedicated to sharing her expertise and perspective through media channels, aiming to benefit a broader audience and inspire others to embrace the essence of life through food and yoga. With her unwavering passion for holistic health and commitment to improving lives, Chian-Ruei Huang is an advocate for the integration of nutrition and wellness in everyday life.
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Gina M Jansheski, MD FAAP
Licensed physician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, graduate of the Harvard Palliative Care Education and Practice Program, eCornell University Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition General PediatricsDr. Gina has over 22 years of practice experience in pediatrics. She attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine for her M.D., where she also completed her residency training in general pediatrics. She then chose to attend a one-year fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at The Child Development Unit, Children’s Hospital Colorado, which emphasized the evaluation of children with genetic conditions, autistic spectrum disorders, and child abuse. She then entered the field of pediatric hospitalist medicine and became the medical director of Tucson Pediatric Hospitalists. She was personally responsible for year-round, 24/7 coverage of the busy inpatient pediatric unit, well newborn nursery, emergency department consultations, supervision of the Pediatric and Family Medicine residents, procedural sedation service, and TMC pediatric hospice. She founded a child abuse review team and Tucson Lifeline for Children (TLC), a pediatric palliative care program that was the first of its kind in her area. She then moved on to another medical director position at The Painted Turtle, one of the Paul Newman Serious Fun camps for children with life-threatening medical conditions. This was another highly energized position with full responsibility for the medical care of children with kidney and liver transplants, hemophilia, spina bifida, immunodeficiencies, rheumatic conditions, skeletal dysplasia, developmental disabilities, and more, offering them the chance to experience an authentic camp experience all year. She directed a state-of-the-art, on-site medical facility and coordinated all medical services, supplies, protocols, and personnel. The camp offered specialized medical care during specific sessions, including a fully-stocked pharmacy, G-tube feedings, hemophilia care, kidney dialysis, CPAP, supplemental oxygen, tracheostomy care, and 24-hour oral and IV medication management. She made sure the nurses and physicians specializing in each medical condition were on camp to staff all sessions requiring their particular skills and expertise. She was integral in the development of sessions for children with cerebral palsy and developmental disorders.In her last years of practice, Dr. Gina decided to focus on outpatient pediatrics, working in a private office for a couple of years and providing locum tenens physician services in areas of need. After some study, she retired from practicing medicine and made the transition into medical editing and review through her new company, Helping Hands MD Editing.
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Sean Lin, Ph.D.
Microbiologist & Former US Army Preventive Medicine SpecialistDr. Xiaoxu Sean Lin is an assistant professor in the Biomedical Science Department at Feitian College in Middletown, N.Y. Dr. Lin is also a frequent analyst and commentator for Epoch Media Group, VOA, and RFA. He is a veteran who served as a U.S. Army microbiologist and also a member of Committee on the Present Danger: China.
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Peifen Chou, RD
Nutritionist Obstetrics and gynecology, lactation instructor, integrative medicine, aromatherapist, holistic nutritional consulting, functional medicine, and pet nutrition.Peifen is a certified dietitian in Taiwan with a Master's degree in Health and Nutrition from a institute of food science and technology. As a RD in obstetrics and gynecology, She has served over thousands of pregnant women for more than six years, providing comprehensive dietary planning and nutrition counseling for their physical and mental well-being during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as providing diet education and support for mothers with gestational diabetes. To support more postpartum mothers with lactation difficulties, Peifen went to study and obtained a lactation instructor certification in order to help novice mothers and fathers. At the same time, Peifen has also honed her expertise in different fields based on the medical foundation of dietitian. She enjoys exploring mindfulness and mental health, thus taking courses in mindful eating, aromatherapy certification, holistic therapy. Meanwhile, she improving diabetes health education in orthodox medicine, hoping to better integrate mindfulness and orthodox medicine. As a cat owner, Peifen also had the opportunity to develop canned cat food, leading her to research pet nutrition and produce healthy canned food suitable for cats to consume long-term, which is now sold in stores and website. During her spare time, besides traveling and entering the forest, Peifen also enjoys using the characteristics of ingredients and scientific analysis to make dishes and desserts, as well as growing herbs that can be used for cooking. All of them are her sources of happiness.
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Anh Cao, M.Sc., Ph.D Candidate
Ph.D Candidate in Immunology Immune Cells, Innate Immune CellsAnh Cao is a Ph.D. candidate in immunology at Harvard University. He obtained his M.Sc. Degree in immunology at University of Toronto. For the last 8 years, his research has focused on a wide range of immune cells, including B cells, T cells, and innate immune cells. His publications have been featured in high-profile journals such as Cell and Nature which have been cited over 200 times.
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Yu-Hsin Liang, MD
ECFMG Certification, Medical Licensure in Taiwan, Clinical Training at National Taiwan University Hospital Graduate Student in Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthYu-Hsin Liang is currently a current graduate student at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He received his medical education at the National Taiwan University (NTU) College of Medicine, during which he co-developed a hospital-granted surgical model and a winning integrative web model of machine learning and electronic medical records. Yu-Hsin Liang obtained his physician license in Taiwan in 2022.
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Lauren Ann Teeter, CNS, LCSW
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Licensed Clinician (LCSW) Mindfulness, Biofeedback, Integrative & Functional Medicine Functional & Integrative Approach To Mental Health, Functional Nutrition, Functional & Integrative Medicine, Psychotherapy, Mental HealthLauren is a functional nutritionist and licensed therapist who takes an integrative and functional approach to mental health and overall wellness. Lauren has worked as a clinician, researcher, and writer in mental health and functional nutrition. Lauren takes a root cause approach to wellness— looking at the body, mind, and responses to our environment. Lauren is passionate about empowering others to become their own expert and advocate in terms of optimizing their health and well-being. Lauren has worked with those with various health conditions including digestive, metabolic, hormonal and mental health. Lauren has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings.
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Sheridan Genrich, CGP, NP
Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath & IridologistSheridan is a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist, naturopath & health coach who specializes in mood & digestive disorders, particularly food-related sensitivities. A certified FitGenes practitioner (nutrigenomics - interpretation of how personalised nutrition & lifestyle interventions impact genes). Also trained in Vitae Mosaic, naturopathic functional medicine. Through comprehensive anlaysis of the symptoms, timeline health history, iris assessment and functional lab results (among other tests), she can piece together the root cause of the problem, so you can gain control over your health & live with your true potential. Her local & online practice is grounded in cutting edge research on gut-brain nutritional science. Since completing a health science degree in complimentary medicine 8yrs ago, Sheridan has continued to deepen her research & use of bio-individual nutrition, herbs and the latest in functional medicine testing. This has seen significant improvements in the quality of life for her clients. Even those with long-standing chronic conditions experience rapid relief, when the biochemical imbalances or 'triggers of dysfunction' are corrected. She is a co-author on mental health of the Amazon best selling book: "Rapid Change: For Busy Heart Centered Women Who Want To Be The Best Version of Themselves"
