Dr Joel YongNov 17, 20207 min readHow Lipid Peroxidation Affects The Omega-3 Fatty AcidWhat does lipid peroxidation do to the omega-3 fatty acid molecule? The global omega-3 market is a billion dollar industry that was...
Dr Joel YongNov 12, 20202 min readThe Nutritional Quackery Behind The Turmeric MythIt’s yet another half truth that has to be explored in greater detail. Turmeric is a plant that we do use for cooking purposes. Its root...
Dr Joel YongNov 7, 20204 min readThree Outdated Myths About CholesterolSadly, we’re still subscribing to most of them… is it because the doctors say so? The humble chicken egg is one of the most ubiquitous...
Dr Joel YongOct 26, 20202 min readThe Layman’s Guide To Autophagy And ApoptosisThese terms get thrown around a lot by health influencers on social media. But what exactly do they mean? Many social media influencers...
Dr Joel YongOct 22, 20207 min readHow Does Chronic Stress Accelerate Neurodegenerative Disorders?The kicker is… Chronic stress ISN’T the ONLY factor that we have to take into consideration! Do check out the 12 different nutrients (but...
Dr Joel YongOct 17, 20202 min readMethods For Waste Elimination From Our BodyWhatever we ingest eventually has to be eliminated. But how does elimination proceed? Do check out Dr J's recommendation for facilitating...
Dr Joel YongOct 3, 20205 min readThe Dissonance Between Medical Research And Human HealthWhat medical research does may not necessarily translate into a more complete understanding of human health. In7 Things I learnt About My...
Dr Joel YongSep 29, 20204 min readSolubility And Its Effects On Stones In Our BodyIs dissolution just about getting a solid to be one with its solvent? The word “solubility” can be thought of as a blending of the words...
Dr Joel YongSep 24, 20205 min readThe Conundrum With Glutamate And GABA In Our BrainThis is a tale of two chemicals — one excites, while the other relaxes our brain. Our brain has so many types of neurotransmitters...
Dr Joel YongSep 21, 20203 min readThe Unwanted Side Effects Of MedicationWhy do different medications have so many undesirable side effects, though? Modern medicine has a whole array of drugs at its disposal to...
Dr Joel YongSep 18, 20204 min readWhat The Deuce Is This Clottery All About?Some clots are necessary for our health. Others… Nope. Just nope. For more information about what supports heart function, here are 10...
Dr Joel YongSep 15, 20204 min readDo Our Brain Cells Draw Their Energy Purely From Carbohydrates?What other sources can be used? I came across this article on Medium entitled I Wanted to Know the Truth About Carbs. Here It Is. In that...
Dr Joel YongSep 7, 20205 min readThe Drama Of Inflammation And Its Annoying TendenciesWe don’t want too much drama in our lives, do we? Do feel free to check out Dr J's recommendations here or here on how we can support our...
Dr Joel YongSep 6, 20205 min readThe Implications Of An Allergic Reaction On Our HealthWhat are the underlying mechanisms behind how an allergic reaction develops? Hint: It has to do with the immune system. For Dr J's...
Dr Joel YongSep 3, 20208 min readMaking Sense Of Our Immune SystemWhat is a system? How does it function? Why is it important to us? For Dr J's recommendations on immune system support during this...
Dr Joel YongSep 2, 20204 min readThe Consequences Of An Imbalanced Electrolyte Distribution In Our BodyWhat do these electrolytes do? What, even, is an electrolyte? According to this article, an electrolyte is a substance that can...
Dr Joel YongAug 29, 20205 min readThe Unmentioned Implications Of Excess Sugar In Our Blood.What does excess glucose do in our blood that we aren’t really aware about? Do feel free to check out my other article on 10 Nutrients...
Dr Joel YongAug 25, 20205 min readHow Does A Lack Of Sleep Affect Our Ability To Function?We seriously do need to review the mantra of “sleep is for the weak”. Do also check out 10 Nutrients That Support A Good Sleeping Cycle...
Dr Joel YongAug 10, 20205 min readStriking A Happy Medium In The Midst Of Depressing Times.Dr J's strategies for finding peace in the midst of strife. We are living in an age of unprecedented stress. The COVID-19 coronavirus...
Dr Joel YongAug 5, 20205 min readWhat Bearing Does A Cocktail Crisis Have On Our Health?Or why too much Demon Drink isn't that great for us in the long term. We love to unwind on weekends with a nice cocktail at a bar...
