Dr. Diana Sarmiento's Clinic

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09/08/2024

Polycystic O***y Syndrome

13/01/2024

I encountered a new phrase...

"Pain Catastrophizing" ... it is defined as a magnified negative assessment of pain characterized by feeling of helplessness regarding the current and/or anticipated pain.

Several studies present that an increasing number of women experience Pain Catastostrophic Syndrome (PCS) primarily due to endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system in which cells of the endometrium, the one responsible for producing menstrual blood, grow outside the uterus. There is monthly production of menstrual blood in areas of the body that should not have blood. This can be excruciating painful.

Because this cyclic pain occurs every month with increasing intensity, the patient tends to anticipate that the pain will get worse which leads to a feeling of despair and helplessness and ergo, PCS or Pain Catastrophic Syndrome.

See your doctor to address monthly menstrual pain. Do not take this sitting down.

Aside from consultation with a Gynecologist to address the endometriosis, patients would benefit from non-traditional forms of treatment like meditation, yoga, exercise and even acupuncture.

16/06/2023

Prolonged use of N95 mask can affect your blood pressure.

N95 masks may give protection from viruses and bacteria but can lead to decrease oxygen uptake.

This causes increased respiratory resistance decreased blood oxygen, activation of epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion and a compensatory increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

A new Chinese study suggests wearing an N95 mask for a prolonged period could affect physiological and biochemical parameters. But others in the field are not convinced.

15/06/2023

Here's a way to lose stubborn fat...

23/05/2022

⛔️ Do not start your day with coffee! ⛔️
Taking coffee on an empty stomach may alter blood sugar control and trigger a spike. It causes acid reflux, palpitations and tremors. Have your cup of Joe after your first meal. ☕️

We look into the side effects of coffee on an empty stomach, what to do if you're intermittent fasting and exactly when is the best time to drink coffee.

15/04/2022

Muscle building helps burn more calories and prevents muscle wasting as we age

Trying to add a little more protein to the mix? Chalky powder is not your only option. 🙅🏾⁠
"The best form of protein will always come from real foods," says registered dietitian and certified dietitian/nutritionist Laura Burak Nutrition.☝🏾"Natural protein sources can help slow digestion, manage your blood sugar and keep your mind and body more satisfied than processed powders." 🥜⁠
From soy to leafy greens, here are some of the best ways to load your smoothies with protein through whole foods: https://buff.ly/2TNXxwk

05/04/2022

Prolonged brain fog can affect even mild cases of COVID. Daily intake of Vitamin B complex and keeping the brain alert by playing "brain training" games such as Sudoku may help things get back to normal.

Results from the first study to assess MRI scans before, and after, COVID-19 infection showed a decrease in gray matter and overall brain volume, as well as a decline in cognitive function.

01/04/2022

Poor sleeping patterns in young adults lead to increased belly fat. Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep per day.

A small but tightly monitored randomized trial showed that increased abdominal adipose tissue, especially visceral fat, occurs as a result of shortened sleep.

01/04/2022

Large study proves that Ivermectin does NOT treat COVID.

"Now that people can dive into the details and the data, hopefully that will steer the majority of doctors away from ivermectin towards other therapies."