Kristie Leong M.D.

A double-blind, placebo controlled study of 46 patients w/ #insomnia showed that 500 mg of #magnesium oxide improved sleep quality, shortened onset of #sleep, & reduced early a.m awakenings. https://buff.ly/2Iyqxmd pic.twitter.com/wx7AhQdWZ5

Living a #healthylifestyle turns you into the best version of you! #healthpic.twitter.com/RRhWcWMjSY

A high #uricacid level is associated w/ #gout & poor #metabolichealth. 6 ways to lower your uric acid level naturally.pic.twitter.com/E0oSa1YpML

Chamomile #tea may help w/ blood #sugar control in people w/ type 2 #diabetes. Good for insomnia, #stress relief as well. https://buff.ly/2AIZtg8 pic.twitter.com/pbAcGEMPMY

If you take a #supplement, don’t let it be because of clever marketing or that it’s the latest trend. Get your diet straight first. Then, consider a few well-researched #supplementspic.twitter.com/HlrbbANUJN

In studies, daily #beet consumption was linked w/a reduction in cardiovascular risk factors, including #bloodpressure & inflammatory markers. (Holistic Primary Care)pic.twitter.com/1WQFhTdw2B

Surprisingly, one of the most common complaints of people who eat lots of #sugar is #fatigue. Refined carbs & sugar lead to extreme swings in blood glucose & fatigue follows. More #protein & fiber-rich carbs & less sugar!pic.twitter.com/prBeu2Sxox

In a small study, subjects who drank 200 milliliters of #coffee every 2 hours for 8 hours showed less DNA strand breakage, suggestive of damage than those who didn't drink coffee. The cumulative damage to DNA was reduced by about 1/3. #health https://buff.ly/2sVpTGu pic.twitter.com/1DI3QHIvNs

If you have a parent, sibling or child w/#celiac disease, get tested yourself. Up to 15% of people w/a first degree relative with celiac disease also have it. (Journal of American Medical Assn)pic.twitter.com/mB8QrGTuRb

Patience & consistency is what it takes to see a healthier you. Are you on your way or still waiting to get started? # healthylifestyle #healthpic.twitter.com/zKkxYPN2mI

Many #plantbased foods are highly nutritious, but leafy #greens & berries top the list in terms of the most nutritious dense & there are many types of each!pic.twitter.com/dPkPiC584N

Build more #exercise into your daily habits.Pick up the pace when you do your daily activities. Research suggests that even unstructured exercise that falls short of recommended guidelines can extend life somewhat. #fitnesspic.twitter.com/wdjB1R0Ezl

Does #stress suppress or activate the immune system? It depends on the duration. Short-term stress ramps up immunity while ongoing stress suppresses it.#healthpic.twitter.com/DPYD3novW5

Too many kids aren't eating their #fruits and #vegetables, and with school lunches that look like this, it's easy to see why. https://buff.ly/2uwH2XW  #healthyeatingpic.twitter.com/2JuzVzwGqZ

While you’re working, play #nature sounds in the background.Doing so helps ease #stress & increase focus. It’s the next best thing to getting outside!pic.twitter.com/NbztH2qhNj

Simply put, for better #sleep & #health, we need more natural light in the a.m. & less exposure to blue light from devices at night. Throw open the blinds when you wake up & shut off your devices or wear blocking glasses at night. https://amzn.to/2zRXB5C  (aff)pic.twitter.com/r8rHy51lhE

There’s a “medicine” that offers substantial #health benefits & has only positive side effects. It’s also cheap & accessible! What is it? It’s #exercise, of course. Are you taking advantage of it? #fitnesspic.twitter.com/KzOhSJnKI6

Wake up 15 min earlier to avoid rushing around. How you start the morning sets the tone for the day. Make it as stress-free as possible.#stresspic.twitter.com/rwRmTnAG7v