• Family Health and Wellness Center of Bridgeport

    Dr. Ju received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in 2000 and has been practicing in Bridgeport since 2004. She takes her time to really get to know her patients and treat them holistically.

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    Family Health and Wellness Center of Bridgeport

  • A Sound Mind in a Sound Body

    A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. -John Locke

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Mindfulness For Education

Dr. Ju has been at the forefront of helping to infuse mindfulness into the Milford Schools. She delivered the keynote at the MIlford Education Foundation's One Day for Day One Conference.
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Mindfulness for Small Business

Companies like Aetna and Bridgewater Associates have utilized mindfulness and meditation to help improve their productivity. Dr. Ju makes these resources available to small businesses.
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Mindfulness Resources

Dr. Ju has attended numerous conferences, but virtually and in person, as well as read hundreds of research papers and books about the benefits of mindfulness. Here she recommends some of her favorite resources for you to learn from.
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Sound Body

A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. -John Locke In order to achieve maximum balance, you need both a sound body and a sound mind. Dr. Ju shares some exercise regimens as well as nutritional supplements.
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Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Ju offers a number of tools to help you take control of your health. She takes difficult medical concepts and makes them easy for your to understand. She offers articles and videos that give you the advice you need to lead a healthier life.

What should my goal HDL or “good” cholesterol be?

Dear Dr. Jen, What should my goal HDL or “good” cholesterol be? Answer: The higher, the better! For men, the HDL cholesterol should be 40 or higher. For women, the HDL cholesterol should be 50 or higher. HDL cholesterol helps remove bad cholesterol, so healthy amounts of HDL cholesterol is good for the heart. On […]

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What can I do to improve my HDL “good” cholesterol?

Dear Dr. Jen, What can I do to improve my HDL “good” cholesterol? Answer: Eat more foods rich in HDL cholesterol, such as certain nuts, fish, and seeds. I’ve included a picture here, detailing more foods that help increase HDL cholesterol. Also, exercising regularly and losing weight can help improve your HDL level. Omega-3 supplements […]

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Is it true that you aren’t contagious if you take Tamiflu?

Dear Dr. Jen, The flu is still going around. Is it true that you aren’t contagious if you take Tamiflu? Answer: If you have the flu, you are contagious starting from one day PRIOR to symptoms, and up to SEVEN days after the onset of symptoms. If you take Tamiflu, it does not make you […]

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