VNTV Episode #5 – Nutrition and the Eyes Part Two with Dr. Hoang Ho, OD

Filmed on July 8th, 2011, we finished our discussion on the proper supplementation to insure great eye health and overall physical health. Our emphasis was on strong anti-oxidants that help the body rid of free radicals which can cause cancer and other degenerative diseases. We also went into detail about diabetic retinopathy caused by diabetes, … Continue reading VNTV Episode #5 – Nutrition and the Eyes Part Two with Dr. Hoang Ho, OD

Diet May Be Key First Line Therapy In New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

HealthDay (6/25, Preidt) reported, "Dietary changes alone can yield the same benefits as changes in both diet and exercise in the first year after a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes," according to research presented at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting and simultaneously published online June 25 in The Lancet. Investigators "found that patients … Continue reading Diet May Be Key First Line Therapy In New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

Does healthy eating cost you more?

One of the biggest myths out there is the myth that eating healthy costs too much. Just the opposite... and I'll prove it to you in three ways. #1:  Cash Here's some sample figures courtesy of Scott Tousignant's fitness blog... :  2 medium size sweet potatoes $1 or... small fries from a fast food joint … Continue reading Does healthy eating cost you more?

New Food Pyramid Coming June 2, USDA Says

May 26, 2011 — In an exclusive interview with WebMD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the replacement for the Food Pyramid will be announced on June 2 -- and that the new icon heralds a "monumental effort" to improve America's health. Why a new icon? The pyramid really does not capture the public's … Continue reading New Food Pyramid Coming June 2, USDA Says

VNTV Episode 3 – Nutrition and the Eyes with special guest Dr. Hoang Ho, OD

We filmed our third episode for VietNewsTV on Friday May 6. Our special guest was Dr. Hoang Ho, who is the owner/optometrist of Healthy I Care Optometry located inside the Walmart in the Clairemont area. This is the brief outline of topics that was discussed Dry eyes:  Artificial tears and Omega 3 fatty acid. Cornea:  … Continue reading VNTV Episode 3 – Nutrition and the Eyes with special guest Dr. Hoang Ho, OD