The liver is an amazing organ with unique properties. Apart from being the only organ that can regenerate itself, the liver is the largest and the heaviest organ in the body. The liver has many vital functions. One of them is detoxification. The liver filters and eliminates any foreign compound that comes into the body,
When you can not control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is. Resilience Building to Deal with Uncertainty Be in tune. This is time to be in tune with ourselves and others. Stay connected (even in physical isolation) with others and nature. Don’t pretend
Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular, especially among people with diabetes. Eating a healthy vegan diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, but balanced enough to include fiber and protein, can help people with diabetes control their blood glucose levels easier. Therefore, they can manage their diabetes better. The vegan diet is a plant-based, does
‘Fasting is a fiery weapon.’ Mahatma Gandhi Fasting has been used both as a religious and medical practice for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese, Greek, and Roman physicians suggested fasting for medicinal purposes. The great spiritual traditions recognize the merits of fasting. Today fasting is recommended by physicians and therapists for physical, mental, and spiritual
Losing excess weight is one of the most important steps to improve health and life. Today, there are various diet plans available to achieve successful weight loss. The vegan diet is one of these effective diet plans and a popular way to lose weight. The vegan diet cuts out some of the food groups from
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how much water should we drink during the day. However, we all know that water is essential for your overall health. Your daily water intake depends on where you live, how old you are, whether you are male or female, young or old, active during the
In 2019, being an aircrew member was ranked the 3rd most stressful occupation. Hectic schedules, long flights under higher altitudes, and cabin air contamination increase occupational, both mental and physical stress. Inhaling contaminated cabin air can also increase the risk of developing “Aerotoxic Syndrome.” It is important first to describe the causes of occupational health
Diabetes is one of the biggest epidemics in the world. As a growing health issue, it should not be underrated. But when we talk about diabetes, the type we focused on is often the pandemic one: Type 2 Diabetes. In this article, we will talk about types of diabetes, facts about glucose, and the keys
Diabetes, Cancer, Arthritis, or Gastritis… All these are commonly known as ‘diseases,’ as things you have to get rid of, and you may recover from. The good news is that all these health conditions are mostly connected with metabolic syndrome, and they are not gene mutations in an individual’s DNA sequence. In other words, they
The ultimate goal of us become the highest form of ourselves; happy, healthy, and balanced. However, sometimes we get sick. This article will talk about how to prevent and care for a cold or flu.
Viruses are strange creatures. Biologists have struggled with how to relate them to the conventional tree of life. They are complicated organic matter, either living or non-living. However, they can be found wherever there is life. Take a look at some facts about viruses and discover how peculiar agents they are: What does Virus Mean?
At The LifeCo Phuket, Thomas Lodi, MD, MD (H) answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the recent events of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) for us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzM3wW8g78 2019 novel coronavirus is a very mild virus, and it only has a 2% mortality rate at this point. When we consider Influenza, which has a