Author Archives: askdrjames

The secret to looking good in skinny jeans

Posted on March 26, 2015 by askdrjames

You wake up one morning feeling great and you just want to look as amazing as you feel.  Going through your wardrobe, you spot a beautiful pair of pants (skinny jeans perhaps!) that you haven’t worn in 6 months, you … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Vitamin Improves Stroke Outcome

Posted on March 16, 2015 by askdrjames

A new study shows that low vitamin D (25-OH-D) levels are associated with larger brain “infarct” volume in patients with “ischemic” stroke.  Both words really describe the same basic condition, which is that the brain is being deprived of oxygen. … Continue reading →

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Natural Remedy for High Altitude Sickness

Posted on February 8, 2015 by askdrjames

If mountain climbing is not your thing, you may never have reason to fear catching High Altitude Sickness. However, even at a relatively low level of altitude above your norm, your body may find it difficult to operate with a … Continue reading →

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Ergonomics Tips: Desktop, Mobile, and Laptop

Posted on December 8, 2014 by askdrjames

Changes in technologies over the decade also lead to changes in ergonomic related injuries: from the traditional carpel tunnel syndrome and neck pain to the “Blackberry” thumb and increasingly frequent eye strain. Here are some of my favourite videos on … Continue reading →

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Antibiotics linked to Child Obesity

Posted on October 2, 2014 by askdrjames

Children who take repeated antibiotics are more likely to become obese by the age of 5, according to a new study, published on September 29 2014 in JAMA Pediatrics. The study examined the health records of nearly 65000 children found … Continue reading →

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Leg pain? It may be back-related.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by askdrjames

“Doc! My leg is hurting me, but my back is ok. Can you help?” I hear this frequently in my practice. Many leg pain can actually be originated from the back with or without experiencing back pain. A proper examination … Continue reading →

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Spine Surgery Patients Need Adequate Vitamin D Levels

Posted on August 21, 2014 by askdrjames

From time to time, patients may decide to go for surgery for their musculosketal conditions when they have exhausted all conservative methods. They would say to me, “I can’t really do much because I am in so much pain. I … Continue reading →

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Probiotics and high blood pressure

Posted on July 31, 2014 by askdrjames

Many people take probiotics (good bacteria) for digestive issues such as IBS or bloating etc. Did you know that probiotics has other health benefits? New study published in July 2014 in Hypertension suggests that consumption of multiple strains of probiotics … Continue reading →

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Toxins Associated with Diabetes and Obesity

Posted on July 14, 2014 by askdrjames

We hear about how environmental toxins may contribute to cancer, Parkinsons‘s or Alzheimer‘s. A recent study published in Diabetes Care, July issue, found that there is a link between persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and diabetes. POPs includes pesticides and polychlorinated … Continue reading →

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Is your bed making you sick?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by askdrjames

I love to travel and in all my years of traveling, I experienced bed bug in 2 occasions. I am sure that many travelers have experienced the constant itchiness from bed bug. Recently, I have learned that you can significantly … Continue reading →

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