Monthly Archives: February 2012
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Do vitamin B12 shots help lose weight?
Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in Anemia, Weight LossI have recently had several weight loss patients ask me about vitamin B12 shots to lose weight. Traditionally vitamin B12 shots were given only to those with B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia). More recently, weight loss clinics have started giving shots to boost energy and metabolism. However there is no evidence that giving vitamin B12 [...]
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What causes chronic cough?
Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in Acid reflux, Allergies, CoughMost people think of upper respiratory infection when they develop a cough but there are 3 other reasons why you could be having a chronic cough. First, postnasal drip from chronic allergies can cause irritation in the back of your throat and cause cough. Second, esophageal reflux can cause acid to climb up to the [...]
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Does chocolate increase my risk of heart disease?
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in Heart diseaseA recent study showed that chocolate actually decreases risk of heart disease and stroke. It sounds like eating chocolate is good for you! Of course everything should be consumed in moderation. If you love chocolate I would recommend dark chocolate mainly because of sugar content.
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What are some healthy fast food options when I’m on the go?
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in Weight LossMcDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King: Choose garden side salads with reduced-fat or fat-free salad dressing. Remove the crackers and cheese. From the sandwich menu, choose skinless, boneless chicken breast, grilled or charbroiled. Remove the bun and eat it with a salad or use it to top your salad. Panera, Subway, Bruegger’s: Go for the simplest sandwich [...]
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Is coffee bad for me?
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in CoffeeMany patients in my clinic think that coffee is bad for your health. On the contrary, coffee is very good for you in the following ways: 1. It has anti-oxidant properties that help prevent some illnesses. 2. It has recently been shown to have some anti-microbial properties which may help fight infections. 3. People who [...]
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Why is untreated diabetes dangerous?
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Chris Oh in Diabetes, Heart diseaseDiabetes is dangerous because when left untreated, it destroys your body but does not cause symptoms right away. In the initial stage, as blood sugar starts to rise, you don’t feel anything so you may be under the impression that nothing is wrong. This stage can last for many years for type 2 (adult onset) [...]
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