Medical student Antoine Chiu from Stony Brook University gives a brief overview of hepatitis B, a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). If left untreated, it can lead to premature death from cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, or liver cancer…
Read MoreHaving problems hearing? Are you familiar with hearing loss? What are the classifications of hearing impairment? In this video, we invited Dr. Kevin Ho, one of AAMG’s otolaryngology experts, to explain! Watch and learn if your ears are in tune!
Read MoreGet the latest on diabetes technology and medications with internal medical expert Dr. Vivian Chan. Learn about diagnosis and treatment in this must-see episode. Tune in now!
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Read MoreMore and more people are suffering from diabetes. Is diabetes only for the elderly? Does diabetes mean you can't eat sugar and can only eat lightly?
In this video, AAMG's registered dietitian Esther Situ debunks many myths and explains insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes.
If you want to know more about AAMG's medical nutrition therapy, please email aamg.healtheducation@gmail.com, or call: (415) 216-0087.
Read MoreDr. Melody Chong is back to answer many burning questions about foot care! Learn how diabetic socks can be helpful, what foot problems can be inherited, and more!
Read MoreCorns and calluses are a thickening of the skin due to pressure and usually over or under a bony prominence. Learn from Dr. Melody Chong why corns and calluses can be problematic.
Read MoreToenail fungus is a common infection and can cause the nail to thicken and discolor. Learn from podiatrist Dr. Melody Chong how nail fungus happens and how it can be treated.
Read MoreIs it difficult or uncomfortable when you're walking? You might have heel pain! In this video, podiatrist Dr. Melody Chong explains the causes of heel pain and possible treatments for it.
Read MoreIn collaboration with CCHCA and Chinese Hospital, AAMG has trained medical students on how to serve their future patients in the community for years. In this episode of Chinese Journal, Dr. Woo and medical students Janna Yang and Judy Pan talk about their experiences and work with the doctors to highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and the Advance Directive. Special Thanks to Anni Chung and KTSF 26 for providing this program to us.
Read MoreFlat feet can occur at a young age, after an injury, or aging. Some might experience foot pain if not treated or managed. In this video, podiatrist Dr. Melody Chong explains to us why flat feet can cause problems and how they can be treated.
Read MoreIs blue light harmful? What kind of effects could it have on our bodies? Ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Yang explains what exposure to blue light could mean for us and if blue-light-blocking glasses are the solution.
Read MoreAAMG's Health Services Manager Priscilla Kwan shares with AAMG Health Education Manager Esther Situ how AAMG members can receive hearing service benefits and how to get started for hearing exams, getting hearing aids, and more!
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the 20/20/20 rule? Ophthalmologists like Dr. Jennifer Yang created this as an exercise to protect ourselves from digital eye strain. Learn about the 20/20/20 rule and more tips from her in this video!
Read MoreCanned food is often considered tasteless and has no health benefits, but as long as you take some time and put some thought into it, canned food can make for a delicious meal! Let's look at this canned food dish - how to make an okra vegan protein soup. It's simple, quick, and delicious!
Read MoreMost of us are sitting in front of a computer for at least a couple of hours a day, which makes our eyes very tired, uncomfortable, and dry. We have invited our in-network provider, Dr. Jennifer Yang, as our guest speaker today to talk about the importance of healthy eyes.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant explains how the keto diet affects the immune system.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant talks about maintaining weight after getting off the keto diet plus how the keto diet can be a way of life for some people.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant sheds some light on the keto diet’s effect on the endocrine system and if pregnant women should be on the diet.
Read MoreInternist Dr. Mark Savant advises us on the kinds of foods to avoid eating while on the keto diet.
Transcript:
What kind of foods should we avoid while on the keto diet?
Dr. Savant:
If you want to do a ketogenic diet, you have to avoid (certain foods). But most people don't need to do a ketogenic diet, so then we individualize it so you are on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet.
Read MoreDr. Savant shared his experience with the keto diet, and now he's here to answer some burning questions about it.
Are there any risks with the ketogenic diet?
Yes, there are some risks with the ketogenic diet and most of them happen early when you transition to doing the ketogenic diet.
So in the first two to three weeks, your body is still looking for glucose (or sugar energy) and if you don't give it sugar energy, it becomes very tired…
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