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 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 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 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 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 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 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 YongJul 23, 20205 min readAddiction Intoxication And The Biochemistry Behind ItThe feelgood rush of dopamine sometimes becomes too irresistible for us to manage. Let’s agree on one thing: Not everything that is...
Dr Joel YongJul 17, 20205 min readThe Biochemistry Behind Anxiety And DepressionWhat’s the biochemical explanation behind it? Mental health issues have been on the rise in the last decade. Part of that reason can be...
Dr Joel YongJul 15, 20209 min readOn The Concept of Genetics, And What It Entails In Our Lives.The idea of “genetics” has been brought up loosely these days. A lot of people don’t even understand what they mean when they say things...
Dr Joel YongJul 13, 20205 min readThe Fundamental Problem Behind Every Disease On This PlanetIt all has something to do with the cell. The human body consists of 38 trillion cells, which are called upon to do different things as...
Dr Joel YongJul 10, 20205 min readNow, On The Topic Of Those Bugs That Live In Your Intestines…They do so many things that you’d just go nuts just thinking about what they do! Our intestines are long, and they contain a big load of...
Dr Joel YongJul 3, 20202 min readObesity, And Why It Ain’t Good For One’s Health.To check out the low glycemic index breakfast replacement that I used during my weight loss run (What I Learnt From A One Year Weight...
Dr Joel YongJun 26, 20204 min readThe Problem Of Pain As Linked With Skincare And Brain FunctionToday, we’ll be focusing on the Delta Opioid Receptors (DORs). To see what does support a healthy skin from the inside and out, do feel...
Dr Joel YongJun 23, 20205 min readWhat We Have In Common With Bananas, And How This Commonality Can Precipitate Parkinson’s Disease.Hint: It has something to do with the tyrosinase enzyme. The banana is a carbolicious fruit that many of us do like snacking on. It’s a...
Dr Joel YongJun 19, 20201 min readBrain Degeneration Ain't All That It's Cracked Up To BeHow does the human brain even get inflamed in the first place? Do also have a look at 12 Brain Boosting Nutrients and How They Work For...
