More than half of the adult population suffers from hemorrhoids. Burning, itching, discomfort, pain, bleeding, and protruding piles from the rectum during bowel movements are some of the common complaints. What are hemorrhoids and why do we develop them?
I’m very concerned seeing a perfect storm of destruction gathering right in front of our eyes, in form of massive advertising by gambling companies to bet on sporting events, and the legalization of marijuana sales for recreational use by many states, while it remains illegal by the federal government.
As a gastroenterologist with many years of clinical practice experience, I have always been fascinated with brain-and-body communication and miscommunication, and its role in the development of mental and organic diseases. To me, one of the most curious brain-and-body miscommunication disorders is transgenderism. I believe there is lack of scientific knowledge and understanding among research scientists and among the general public. In this essay, I would like to discuss my opinions and understanding about transgenderism.
In memory of my father, I would like to share with my readers some of his most helpful advice and words of wisdom that helped shape my life.
At 5 years old, I was taken away from my crowded family living in a small village in Eastern Anatolia for education purposes by my uncle, to a city in Western Anatolia. My uncle was a judge and never married, nor had children of his own. He had no idea as to how to raise a boy to become a better man. So, that’s how I lost my father’s influence on me and his guidance in my life. I often cried, missing my parents, my family, my sibling, playmates and felt homesick. But learned later in the life that the things that my father failed to provide me were nothing compared to what he gave me.
Hard decisions can’t be made with rationality alone. Decisions that we make define us, and determine who we are and who we might become.
We should always remember the saying, “either use it, or lose it” when it involves intelligence and aging. What is Fluid Intelligence and why does aging most commonly bring on a decline of these abilities?
Why do we all age differently? Is it genetically determined how we physically and mentally get old?
I remember clearly during my upbringing and many years of education that to be smart and rational, logical thinking was all that was required. Emotions and feelings only make us act with emotional and irrational impulses, and therefore they are considered weaknesses of character. At a one stage of my adult life, I finally realized that I am a very emotional person. I always have very strong opinions about things in life, and that they are an inseparable part of me and make me who I am.
Our brain is the most complex, mysterious and sophisticated organ there is. As I see it, our brain is composed of an unimaginable 86 billion interconnected biological nano-computers. Among the many functions of our brain, one of the most essential is to create the mind and our consciousness.
Covid is an RNA virus that continuously mutates. During its replication, it changes its genetic make-up to become a new variant that evade its host’s existing immunity and to become more infectious and to maintain its presence. What does the future hold for us and Covid?
I always wondered why exercise has such beneficial effect on us. Why should you do it every day?
New study findings on broader dietary patterns in real life situations and how they factor in your mortality rate.
Food cravings and comfort foods. What are they? And how can you quell these cravings to help you lose weight and keep it off?
Does our body work against us when we try to lose weight? Why do diets not work?
How to train your brain to eat less by developing mindful eating habits.
Obesity is almost always associated with high blood pressure, diabetes (type 2), elevated blood cholesterol and TG (triglyceride) levels. Metabolic syndrome is precursor of developing early cardiovascular disease (CVS), arteriosclerosis and premature death. However, in some cases obesity is not associated with metabolic syndrome and these obese people are metabolically healthy. Why?
Important and updated comprehensive guidelines for millions of people suffering from Heart Failure
Knowing our body’s basic metabolism better may lead us to understand how to lose weight and keep it off.
