Medical Opinion
Local identity-“ Dr John” providing medical advice and facts with the help of WebMD. John is a retired SOS Clinic Manager, Registered RN ICU and a long time resident of Vung Tau, many locals seek his pearls of wisdom.
Diet Myths
Midnight Eating Makes You Fat
Rethink Your Ink
Put this diet myth to bed. There’ s no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause you to put on weight. What we do know is that too many calories cause weight gain, and many night eaters do tend to overeat and choose high-calorie foods. Still, eating right before bedtime can lead to heartburn and indigestion. So try to stick to regular-- and earlier-- mealtimes.
Coffee Isn’ t Good for You
This is a recently debunked diet myth. Coffee, when consumed in moderation( 2 to 3 cups daily), is a safe part of a healthy diet and contributes antioxidant phytochemicals. In fact, research suggests coffee may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, gallstones, Parkinson’ s disease, even some cancers. Keep coffee calories in check, though. Steer clear of trimmings like cream, sugar, and flavored syrups.
Sugar Makes Kids Hyperactive This myth is so common it seems impossible that it isn ' t true. Yet most research shows sugar doesn ' t make all kids hyperactive. So why do kids bounce off the walls at birthday parties? It ' s not the cake; it ' s probably the exciting environment. Still, pay attention to how much sugar your kids eat. Eating too many sweets leaves little room for healthier food.
Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes
Worried that your love of cake or candy will lead to diabetes? Stop fretting about this diet myth. If you don ' t have diabetes, eating sugar won ' t cause you to get the disease. What does raise your diabetes risk, however, is being overweight and inactive. So do your body a favor: Cut back on the empty, sugary calories, and get moving!
Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, but they’ ve really gone mainstream in the last decade or so. No matter how advanced the technology gets, it still amounts to a puncture wound filled with ink. For some people, that can cause problems, from allergic reactions to infections and more.
Allergic Reactions Some tattoo dyes, especially red, can cause an allergic reaction. The area around your tattoo might itch or swell, or you could get a rash. It can happen right after you get the tattoo or years later. If it’ s mild-- itchy skin and a few bumps-- treat it with a steroid cream. If your reaction is worse or if doesn’ t go away in a couple of weeks, call your doctor.
Skin Infections
If your tattoo artist doesn’ t properly clean his equipment or uses it on more than one person, you could get an infection. If your skin swells, turns red, or feels tender, or you notice a pus-like drainage from the tattoo, call the doctor. You may need antibiotics to clear it up.
Blood-borne Diseases Tattoo needles get bloody. If yours wasn’ t cleaned well between uses, you could be exposed to diseases spread by blood, like hepatitis B or C, tetanus, or HIV. Choose your tattoo artist wisely. Make sure needles and other instruments are sterilized and that your artist wears gloves.
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