Educational articles covering common health conditions, symptoms, prevention tips, and treatment options to help patients better understand their health and medication choices.
Few things in life are as stressful as climbing into bed, exhausted and finding that (surprise!) you just can’t catch those elusive Zzz’s. Even one night of inadequate rest can trigger health issues like migraines or a spike in blood pressure, but when this process is repeated night after night, the resulting flood of stress […]
If you have recently been feeling very tired despite having adequate amount of sleep at night, you might have iron deficiency. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that about 10% of the women suffer from iron deficiency and are not even aware of it. Why Iron Is Important? Iron is an extremely […]
Considering the danger level associated with cancer today, you’d probably expect people to take cancer-related symptoms more serious than ever before. But data taken from the field is suggesting otherwise. A study conducted by Dr. Katrina Whitaker showed that of the 53% of people who demonstrated warning signs for cancer, only about 2% of them […]
Here’s a quick fact: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects around 30 million individuals worldwide. To put that in perspective, the latest figures show that Malaysia has a population of about 29 million. That means that the total number of Alzheimer’s sufferers is the equivalent to the population of an entire nation. Quite a perspective, isn’t it? […]
The expression “You are what you eat”, is completely accurate – your body will utilize the food you eat, regardless of its quality. By changing your diet now, you can begin to improve your health and increase the chances that you’ll be around to play with your great grandchildren. In particular, there are four areas […]
The daily recommended amount of exercise is typically known as thirty minutes a day. That’s half an hour out of the day dedicated to working out in a gym, running outside, swimming in a pool, or even grooving to music in a Zumba class. Many people find, that with the hustle and bustle of a […]
March is National Kidney Month. In the spirit of promoting kidney health awareness, here are 5 foods that are beneficial to the health of your bean shaped organs. 1. Berries This includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries (pretty much anything that ends in berry). Berries are known to be high in antioxidants and a good source […]
Stress is a natural, defensive reaction. It happens when things in the world around us threaten us. There is a close relationship between stress and hormones: the chemicals that the body releases to increase your alertness and make you more capable of dealing with a danger. Do we need to be more aggressive and alert? […]
Stress is a common problem today. Put simply, stress is an emotional and physical response to problems or pressure. It can be work-related, live-related, or health-related. Occasional stress isn’t usually a serious problem. But, if it is ongoing, then stress can cause emotional and mental problems, raise blood pressure (which increases the chance of a […]
Sometimes being diabetic is blatantly obvious. Major diabetic symptoms can land you in the hospital. However, pre-diabetes – which can develop into a full-blown case of the metabolic disorder – is often far more subtle. Symptoms can be mistaken for other problems. Only three different blood tests, administered and interpreted by a doctor, can let […]
