Author: 8okaybaby@gmail.com

A win for sports lovers.

Walter Tsang, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist, hematologist, and lifestyle medicine specialist. Inspired by the ancient Eastern philosophy of yang sheng (“nourishing life”), Dr. Tsang has developed a unique whole-person oncology approach that tailors cancer care and lifestyle recommendations to each patients’ biopsychosocial-spiritual circumstances. He partners with patients on their cancer journeys, emphasizing empowerment, prevention, holistic wellness, quality of life, supportive care, and realistic goals and expectations. This practice model improves clinical outcomes and reduces costs for both patients and the healthcare system. Outside of his busy clinical practice, Tsang has taught various courses at UCLA Center for East West…

Skip the store-bought protein powder! Instead, blend up a batch of our homemade powder, made with a trio of seeds for a plant-based alternative. Then you’re all set to use it in tasty recipes, which have at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Whether you opt to add some to our High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding or our High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie, you’ll want to keep reading to see our favorite ways to put protein powder to good use. Love these recipes? With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in…

Weekend schedule shifts can disrupt your gut’s rhythm and cause constipation.Irregular sleep, changes in fiber intake and poor hydration make pooping harder.Keeping weekday habits on weekends supports regular bowel movements. There’s a lot of structure naturally built into our weekdays. You likely have a set sleep schedule, eat meals at around the same time and maybe even squeeze in workouts between work and family obligations. The weekend? That’s when your routine gets turned upside-down. For many of us, that looks like eating out more often, staying up late, sleeping in and forgetting the trusty water bottle that keeps us company…

Poison ivy is found across the United States (except for Alaska and Hawaii). While you could come into contact with it while hiking in the woods, poison ivy grows virtually everywhere — along roadsides, on fences, in backyards.[1]Poison ivy leaves grow in clusters of three on vines that can grow up into trees or trail along the ground. The oily compound called urushiol is what causes poison ivy’s notorious rash, and this is found in every part of the plant: the vine, the roots, the leaves, the flowers, and the berries.[2] The compound is also found in other plants that cause…

I use Google Maps to get from point A to point B, but I also use it for research. It’s an essential tool for finding new restaurants to try, or for identifying well-reviewed hotels in a new area. While many use it with their Google account, others might like to keep some of their data out of Google’s hands. Using Google Maps while signed out is a good way to do that: You can find new locations of interest without having Google know you’re interested in those spots. However, if you like using Google Maps without an account, be warned:…

Growing long and strong nails isn’t easy for everyone—but it is possible.

Managing stress and pacing your morning can reduce UC symptom flare-ups.Gentle breakfasts and hydration support a calmer gut in the morning.Taking medications consistently helps keep symptoms more stable. Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can make mornings feel unpredictable. For many people, symptoms like urgency, cramping, fatigue or multiple bowel movements tend to cluster early in the day, making it harder to ease into daily routines. UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum, and symptoms can vary widely from person to person. While medication is a…

It’s simpler than you think.

Energy drinks typically contain 80–200mg of caffeine, plus sugar and other additives.Energy drinks may boost alertness but risk jitters, blood sugar spikes, and dependency.Energy drinks are unsafe for children, teens, pregnant/breastfeeding women, and when mixed with alcohol. From well-known brands like Red Bull, Monster and 5-Hour Energy to newcomers like Celsius, Alani and Prime, the energy drink market is booming so much it now takes up nearly a full aisle at some supermarkets. Here at EatingWell, we’re firm believers that there’s room for every food and drink you enjoy (and aren’t allergic or intolerant to) as part of a well-balanced…