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drkristieleong.bsky.social
🩺 Family Physician 🌱 Lifestyle Medicine & Nutrition Expert 💪 Empowering you to take control of your health naturally Sharing evidence-based strategies to help you: • Optimize your wellness journey • Prevent chronic disease • Feel your best!
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Did you know? You absorb more nutrients when you consume them as whole foods rather than supplements. That’s the power of synergy! Eat a variety of colors and watch the magic happen. 🌈

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What if stress could shrink your brain? Chronic stress isn’t just a mental burden—it physically alters your brain. Studies show that prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol can shrink the prefrontal cortex while strengthening connections in the amygdala, which heightens fear and anxiety.

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Hack your way to better sleep with the 10-4-3-2-1 routine: 10 hours before bed: No caffeine 4 hours before bed: No intense exercise 3 hours before bed: No food 2 hours before bed: No screens or bright lights 1 hour before bed: No stress

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Nature paints its poetry in petals. #NatureSpeaks #NatureLover

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A massive 51 times more build-up in plaques of people who have suffered a stroke. Microplastics. 2,888 micrograms/gram vs. 57 micrograms/gram That’s the difference. And…

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Kindness pays off. A study found students who performed more kind acts felt happier and more resilient. Holding the door or helping a neighbor benefits you as much as them! 💐😊 #bekind #kindnessmatters

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How safe are we from future pandemics? Discover the pivotal role of asymptomatic individuals in disease spread and what needs to be done to safeguard our health. Tune in to the latest episode with @joshuasweitz.bsky.social 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/tjnbzvksvw

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Health Isn’t Just About Pills—It’s About Promises 🔵 A full night of sleep instead of another cup of coffee. 🔵 Unprocessed foods instead of quick fixes. 🔵 Movement daily, even if it’s just a walk. 🔵 Managing stress instead of masking it. 🔵 Meaningful connections instead of endless scrolling.

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Want to see how your body is standing up against aging? Try this simple 2 minute test at home: Keep your arms by your side or hands on your waist. Lift one foot off the floor, so your knee is at a 90 degree angle. Start a timer. Measure how long you can keep balance for.

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Have noticed plastic packaging is everywhere, even around organic produce? With plastic everywhere, it's no wonder these materials have made their way into our bloodstreams, tissues, and brains. Reduce plastic when you can by shopping at a farmer's market. #EcoFriendly #ReducePlastic

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"The bee collects honey from flowers in a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them." ~Saint Francis de Sales Wouldn't it be wonderful if all humans lived like this? #SustainableLife #EthicalLiving #BeLikeTheBee

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Did you know? One cup of coffee (200 mg caffeine) can sharpen memory for a full day, according to Johns Hopkins research. By optimizing the hippocampus, caffeine strengthens memory formation—so your morning brew does more than just wake you up. It helps you remember! ☕️ #coffee #health

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Low-grade chronic inflammation, or inflammaging, speeds up aging by harming DNA and telomeres. High C-reactive protein (CRP) levels signal faster aging and disease, yet discussions often overlook inflammation in favor of genetics or lifestyle. Diet still plays a role. #inflammation #aging

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Most people treat aging with creams and serums, completely missing the internal battle their body is fighting. The real anti-aging secret isn't in your bathroom cabinet - it's on your plate. 🍽🥕

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People will laugh at you for going to bed early, eating natural foods, walking to the shops and prioritising your mental wellbeing. Only until you reach 50, aren’t taking any medication and look 10 years younger than them. Then they’ll be asking you for your secret.

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Healthy Cooking Tip: Pressure cooking not only saves time but also reduces antinutrients like phytic acid in legumes and grains. This makes minerals like iron and zinc more bioavailable for absorption. #NutritionTips #Health

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A few innovative hospitals are bucking the trends and growing produce on site. Green spaces and on-site farms, offer therapeutic benefits by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Evidence shows that nature-based interventions improve mental well-being for patients and staff alike. 🌳🥕 #health

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Did you know phthalates can influence your gene expression without changing your actual DNA? These epigenetic shifts don’t just affect you—they can echo through generations, impacting your kids and even your grandkids. #ToxicExposure #Phthalates

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Sometimes, when everything feels loud and tight, l walk out the door and stand in the sun. Thirty seconds, maybe less, and I'm already lighter. It's strange how deeply wired we are to respond to something as simple as light. #MindfulMoments #NatureHeals

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Easter is about resurrection, renewal, and reaching out. This Easter let’s lead with compassion and lift someone’s spirit. 💛 #KindnessMatters #BeKind #Easter

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A hot bath does more than help you unwind. It boosts circulation, lowers blood pressure, and even gives your heart a light workout. Some studies suggest that regular hot baths could reduce heart disease risk by 28% and stroke by 26%. It’s not as well-researched as sauna use but still has benefits.

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Life’s magic is hidden in the smallest moments — the comforting warmth of your morning coffee, the breathtaking colors of a sunset, the peaceful silence before the world stirs. Stop to pause, breathe, and let these simple joys wash over you, filling your heart with gratitude. #mindful #gratitude

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Why do some people bounce back faster, feel more energized, or rarely get sick? A well-balanced microbiome isn’t just about digestion—it’s about immunity, energy regulation, and keeping inflammation in check. For wellness, look inward. Your gut is where it begins. #guthealth #healthygut

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