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This blog will discuss matters of some relevance to life as we find it from technology to medicine, exercise to culture, weight loss to music, lifestyle to art…you get it – real life. We intend to keep this areligious, non-political and non-personal. We hope you enjoy this … Do get involved with your thoughts.
DISCLAIMER: This is a snap-shot compilation of views and topics of interest by Dr Jesse Kumar & friends – please discuss with your own health-care provider/personal trainer etc and also read further views to add to your knowledge and decisions (we do not take any liability or responsibility).
We all know that sugar is bad for our teeth and our waistline. But, what are the more concealed and serious effects that sugar has on the body? A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that drinking a 20-ounce (600ml) sugar-sweetened soft drink a day was associated with the equivalent of 4.6 years […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects around 18 million men in the US alone (1). It is associated with reduced sexual intimacy and quality of life, as well as psychological distress for both the affected person and their partners. Modifiable factors for ED are largely similar to those of cardiovascular disease and include smoking, obesity, inactivity, diabetes […]
Our immune system is a complex interaction made up of at least six different cells, the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, appendix and skin. The immune system has a vital role: to protect us from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make us ill. It’s also one of the most fundamental systems in […]
There is something called ‘plasticity’ in our immune system. This means that when the immune system sees a pathogen it has never seen before- e.g. a virus, fungus or bacterium- it can come up with a defence mechanism to deal with it in the most efficient way. It activates the ‘army’ to tackle this pathogen […]
Lina’s journey into nutrition started when she lived in Cyprus. Lina grew up in a suburban house, surrounded by organic fields of citrus, olive and fig trees and a herb and vegetable garden nurtured by her parents. Her love and appreciation for quality produce was born then. In 1998 Lina came to England to […]
Radioiodine therapy in hyperthyroidism is safe, reliable and has Cardiovascular benefits.
