Dr. Jessica Hwang M.D.

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• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

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• What is Prediabetes?

  Prediabetes is a condition characterized by glucose levels that are high, but not as high as in the case of Type 2 diabetes. In most cases, there are no specific symptoms, and the condition remains undiagnosed for a long time. Prediabetes is also known as impaired glucose tolerance or impaired...

• Alternative Treatments for Hypothyroidism

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• What Are the Health Benefits of Milk Thistle?

  Milk thistle is a native plant of Europe and an integral part of the medicine for gall bladder and liver disorders. The active ingredients in this herb are flavanoid and silymarin, which have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Some of the common uses of the herb include:...

• Consume Calcium to Make Bones Stronger

  Strong bones are very important for the body, especially as you age. Maintaining proper care of your bones can prevent the collapse of the bones due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is one of the most important causes for bone fracture in half of all women over 50-years-old, and one out of four men in...