What Can Boost Immunity? (Chinese Subtitles)
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In continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant explains how the keto diet affects the immune system.
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Will I Gain Weight Post-Keto Diet? (Chinese Subtitles)
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In 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 MoreCan the Keto Diet Cause Endocrine Disorders? (Chinese Subtitles)
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In 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 MoreAvoid These Foods While on the Keto Diet! (Chinese Subtitles)
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Internist 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 MoreRisks of the Keto Diet? (Chinese Subtitles)
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Dr. 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…
Read MoreUpcoming Health Talk on 2/25: Eating Wisdom in Pandemic
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Language:
Cantonese
Date:
2/25/2022 ( Fri )
Time:
2 pm - 3 pm
Speaker:
Catherine Wong, MPH, RD
Chinatown Public Health Center Nutrition Manager
Zoom Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87101819535
Meeting ID: 871 0181 9535
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSWU0cYDXc
See our upcoming health workshops schedule
Read MoreAre the Ketogenic Diet and Fasting Beneficial? Things You Should Know
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The ketogenic diet is a very popular diet nowadays, yet is very controversial. Both the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association believe that excess saturated fat can be bad for us and may cause heart diseases. We invited one of our in-network internal medicine doctors, Dr. Mark Savant to discuss his thoughts on the diet.
Read MoreUpcoming Health Talk on 1/28: Are the Ketogenic Diet and Fasting Beneficial? Things You Should Know
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English with Chinese translation
Date: 1/28/2022 ( Fri )
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Register now!
Zoom Meeting URL/會議鏈接: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-qhqDouG9V3fiGNwRbUVPYnlgGnGk0A
Meeting ID 會議 ID: 844 8396 1411
Upcoming Health Talk on 1/21: Hearing, Hearing Aids and COVID-19 Vaccine
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Date: 1/21/2022 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Man-Kit Leung, M.D. & Alice Leung, Au.D.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216435082
Meeting ID: 812 1643 5082
Scan the QR code to join the sharing event. You will get a $5 E-gift card. Due Date 1/7/2022.
Get a chance to win a free hearing test.
We will tell you how to get a hearing aid.
Manage Your Blood Sugar With This Low-Carb Diet - 3-Minute Cooking Demonstration
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A high-carbohydrate diet can affect your blood sugar level, especially for pre-diabetes and diabetics. Here is a three-minute cooking demonstration for everyone to see how to cook three low-carbon water dishes in three minutes, which is economical, affordable, and easy to learn.
Read MoreUpcoming Health Talk on 11/16: Smart Diabetes Care 101
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Smart Diabetes Care 101
The Real-Time Experiment: How does a Chinese high-carb diet affect your blood sugar?
Speaker:
Esther Situ, Certified Diabetes Educator
Date & Time:
11/16/2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Zoom Meeting URL
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81275224224
Meeting ID: 812 7522 4224
Live Q & A
Get a chance to win a Chinese calendar or red envelopes.
Read MoreHow Sleep Affects Your Health and How to Have Better Sleep
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Do you have insomnia? How long should you be sleeping? When is the best time for sleep? In this video, we are joined by Dr. Angela Quang who uses her 20 years of experience in internal medicine to explain the different stages of sleep, how to improve sleep and more.
Read MoreStay Ahead of the Viruses! A Sunset District Community Vaccination and Wellness Event
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San Francisco has been doing a great job keeping our COVID rates low. However, we need to continue these efforts and also recognize that the COVID crisis has delayed health maintenance, and that also, flu season is upon us.
Community-based organizations lead by Self-Help for the Elderly, Walgreens, and AAMG are hosting an enjoyable, free, and easy event that lets you: get an initial or COVID Booster, receive a flu shot, improve your health maintenance, and have some fun at the same time!
Our goal is to Stay Ahead of the Viruses and keep our community safe and well!
Full details inside!
Read MoreCOVID-19 Booster Dose for Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People
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Moderately or severely immunocompromised people：
Who have received two doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
∘ Should receive an additional mRNA dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
immediately after 28 days since the second dose.
∘ May receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or
Janssen) at least 6 months after their third mRNA vaccine dose.
△ In such situations, those people may receive a total of FOUR COVID-19 vaccine
doses.
Read MoreCDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots
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For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:
65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
People who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Some people may choose the vaccine type that they originally received or a different vaccine as a booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Read MoreSeasonal Flu and COVID-19
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When is flu season?
Who should get the flu vaccine for 2021-2022?
What is the difference between flu and COVID-19?
Will the flu shot protect me from COVID-19?
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine during the same visit?
Read MoreSan Francisco New Masking Requirements
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San Francisco will ease indoor masking requirements in the following settings on October 15, 2021:
Offices
Gyms and fitness centers
Employee commuter vehicles
Religious gatherings
Indoor classes, lecturers, or similar gatherings who meet regularly with less than 100 people
People can remove their masks in these stable settings. But only if the host or employer can verify full vaccination of everyone.
When to wear a mask?
You must still wear a mask in public places, like stores, restaurants, and large indoor events, even if you are fully vaccinated.
Read MoreHow to Build and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle if Your BMI Indicates You are Overweight
/Did you know that your BMI can indicate certain health risk factors? This includes pre-diabetes and diabetes, which 1 in 2 Asian Americans develop in their lifetime. This risk increases when your BMI is 23 or higher for Asians, or 25 and higher for non-Asians.
Read MoreHow to Build and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle if You Have a Normal BMI
/If your BMI falls within the normal range, you should still be conscious of your nutrition and exercise choices, as both contribute to overall health. Limiting certain foods such as dietary salt while eating foods that cause a slower rise in blood sugar can help to prevent diabetes. Physical activity can also help to lower your blood sugar, so it's important to make it a regular habit.
Read MoreHow to Build and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle if Your BMI Indicates You are Underweight
/Having a BMI that is lower than normal can potentially lead to other health risks. If you are underweight and attempting to gain weight, try to eat more calories than you expend and focus on eating more protein. It's important to eat nutrient-dense foods and eat regularly throughout the day.
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