Brown (2014) indicated that overweight and obesity (OO) are conditions among children that are mounting at an accelerated rate. Moreover, approximately 18% of children aged 6-11 are obese with BMIs greater than or equal to the 95th percentile (Brown, 2014). Conditions of overweight and obesity set a foundation for other physiological aberrations such as cardiovascular […]
Read MoreIron deficiency anemia (IDA) can be defined as a condition frequently marked by a low hemoglobin level (Brown, 2014). It is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency (depleted iron stores, weakness, fatigue, short attention span, poor appetite, weak immune system) in addition to paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate (Brown, 2014). Women with […]
Read MoreNUTR-560H (Developmental Nutrition)-Completed. This is course #4 in my MS Human Nutrition program at the University of Bridgeport. -Michael McIsaac
Read More560-A Pathophysiology of Disease- Completed! This represents course number 2 for my master of science (human nutrition) through the University of Bridgeport. It has allowed me to better understand and appreciate the nature of diseases, so that our team can better tackle chronic conditions with our clients. Thank YOU Dr. Dan for your contributions! […]
Read MoreTechnological progress is nested deeply within contemporary Western society, and has brought with it many conveniences gifted to its citizens; acute-care medicine, the combustion engine, mass food production, enhanced communications via smartphones, and instant access to information through the Internet, to name a few. Although such examples show technological prowess, they still remain but a […]
Read MoreI’m cluing up Pathophysiology (560-A) as part of my masters in nutrition and wanted to pass along the books we used, in case a fellow lover of nutrition was interested. Pics are below. References Pizzorno J. & Katzinger, J. (2012). Clinical pathophysiology: A functional perspective. Coquitlam, BC: Mind Publishing Inc. Reisner, E. G., & Reisner, H. […]
Read MoreModern Western diets tend to be rich in macronutrient sources from refined carbohydrates. In this author’s last assignment, the application of very low carbohydrate diets (VLCD) was explored as a means of treating metabolic syndrome (i.e., diabetes, poor blood lipid profiles, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and decreased insulin sensitivity) (Song, Lee, Song, Paik, & Song, 2014). […]
Read MoreStatins are pharmacological interventions that have been shown to reduce dyslipidemia, inflammation, and improve vascular endothelial function (VEF) (Ballard et al., 2013). Interestingly, carbohydrate restricted diets (CRDs) have also been shown to improve blood biomarkers, similar to statins (Ballard et al., 2013). However, the authors noted that no research explored the potential additive benefits of […]
Read MoreRodney and I just clued up our third and fourth lectures at MUN Mar 28th and 30th with HKR 4703 class (covered movement screens and our approaches to solving movement dysfunctions). Thank you Dr. Byrne for the opportunity! -Michael McIsaac
Read MoreCalculi, commonly known as stones, can form anywhere along the urinary tract; a condition known as urolithiasis (Reisner & Reisner, 2017). Stones are characterized by high concentrations of uric acid or calcium salts, and emanate from three primary factors: high concentrations of salts in the urine, infection of the urinary tract, and urinary tract obstruction […]
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