by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a leading cause of disability in people over the age of 65. Most cases of OA are the result of aging, wear and tear, and excess stress on a joint caused by obesity, overuse, or injury. In OA, moist cartilage wears down and becomes...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
Obesity is one of the greatest risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) of knees. The National Health Assessment and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2009 through 2010 found that more than 65% of American adults are overweight (body mass index (BMI 25-29.9) and more than...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
In general, patients with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes experience generalized aching, extreme fatigue and insomnia. However, the etiologies of fibromyalgia and chronic pain are unclear. Fibromyalgia seems to be associated with genetic predisposition...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
What do rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity and even coronary artery disease have in common? Inflammation. Recent findings suggest that generalized inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, psoriatic...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
During our life, we are always in constant struggles with microbes and injuries. Our innate immune system and its inflammatory reactions, refined by hundreds of millions years of evolution, allow us to coexist with these organism while maintaining a state of wellness....
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Medical Weight Management
The National Health Assessment and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2009 through 2010 found that about one third of American adults were obese. Due to the numerous healthcare conditions that can develop as a result of obesity, this has escalated from a personal issue...
