Is excess coffee toxic?

Time and time again my clients ask me “is coffee good for me?” or “am I drinking too much?” The answer unfortunately is not a simple one. I could argue for many hours either way! The most important points that I like to raise however, is the quality of the coffee going into their bodies…

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Sugar: The bitter truth

Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.

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The skinny on obesity

Millions have watched Dr. Robert Lustig’s YouTube videos on the role sugar plays in obesity. In this compilation of the popular YouTube series “The Skinny on Obesity,” Dr. Lustig and his UCSF colleagues dig deeper into the root causes of the obesity epidemic. Discover why what we eat is as important as how much we…

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Asian Watercress Salad

This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut-Free Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch washed watercress 1 cup carrots, grated 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons umeboshi plum vinegar (or another type of vinegar!) ½ cup baked tofu Directions: Tear watercress into small pieces. Mix with carrots in…

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Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet was first developed in the 1960’s by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. He is the author of numerous books including Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution published in 1972. However, it was not until two decades later that the Atkins Diet became popular. The Atkins Diet is based on the concept that when carbohydrates are significantly restricted, the body will…

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50% OFF our international family doctor services

Every month, we at the HiMyDr International Clinic have special offers for you and your family, keeping you up to date with all our latest services and making sure you make those healthy choices! To find a full list of all our monthly offers please download our free HiMyDr APP system to either your phone,…

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Download our FREE HiMyDr APP!

Not only have we created a new international medical clinic in the heart of the international community, we have gone one step further by designing and creating our very own HiMyDr APP system or as I like to call it, “a doctor in your pocket”. Download it now onto your smartphone by scanning the QR…

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HiMyDr International Clinic officially opened!

The HiMyDr International Medical Clinic officially opened in Zhuhai city on Saturday May 9th 2015 catering for both the local Chinese and foreign expat community living and working in Zhuhai. A BIG thank you to all of those that came to support the event.  Please see a “Chinglish” translated report of the event below: 华发社区医院海曼博士国际医疗诊所正式启动 Huafa Community…

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The same old thinking

One of the most profound influences on our success is our own mindset. Tony Robbins, one of the world’s best-known motivational speakers, cites 80% of a person’s success as down to how they manage their own psychology. Much of who you are on a day-to-day basis comes from your mindset, which is a view on your…

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Make space for a positive mindset

Has anyone ever said you are a negative person? Do you ever spend time making space for a positive mindset? Is it really that important? The average person has an estimated 70,000 thoughts per day! Take a moment to think about the thoughts that run through your mind. Are they positive and uplifting? “Today is going to be an…

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