Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal atrophy is a condition that can affect women at any stage of life, although it is commonly associated with reduced estrogen levels during menopause. Estrogen plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including sexual development, bone health, and mood regulation. Symptoms of vaginal atrophy include: vaginal dryness, discharge, and itchiness loss of libido […]
Navigating Menopause for Optimal Health
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it’s a normal phase, it often comes with a range of symptoms that can impact a woman’s physical and emotional well-being. Understanding these symptoms and knowing how to manage them is crucial for women going through menopause. Menopause […]
Hashimoto’s Disease
Hashimoto’s disease is a prevalent autoimmune disorder, predominantly affecting women at a ratio of 7:1 compared to men. This condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to a delayed diagnosis. Common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, and hair loss, significantly impacting daily life. Moreover, about 30% […]
Healthy Sleep Habit Tips for Your Child
Ensuring your child gets quality sleep is essential for their physical and mental well-being. Despite its importance, many of us overlook this necessity due to busy schedules and lifestyle demands. However, inadequate sleep can impact your child’s concentration, memory, and mood, potentially leading to increased irritability and long-term health issues like obesity. Tips to ensure […]
How to prevent oral & skin problems from mask-wearing
The pandemic has proliferated a new staple accessory in our daily wardrobe – face masks. Whether you prefer to don on surgical masks or washable fabric ones, wearing a mask is a key pillar in the strategy against Covid-19 as well as reducing the risk of any airborne infection transmissions. With the ongoing pandemic, mask […]
Caring for Your Skin Under the Sun
If there is one silver lining in this current pandemic, it is that people are getting outside now more than ever to exercise! With restrictions at the gyms, many of us are hitting the outdoors to get our exercise. In the process of maintaining our physical health, we tend to forget to take care of […]
How to Care for Your Children’s Skin
Common Skincare Problems in Children – What Parents Need to Know Children have more delicate and sensitive skin than adults. As parents, it is important to know how to care for your children’s skin, so that their skin will be healthy as they age. General Skincare Tips for Everyone Limit time spent in direct sunlight […]
What is Shingles and How Common Is It?
Understanding Shingles Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the re-activation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus) in people who have previously had chickenpox. The virus can be re-activated because of a range of issues that include advancing age, immune-suppressants, illness, or stress. It is estimated that around one […]
Colour blindness
Question: My brother is colour blind while me (I am a female) and my sisters all have normal vision. Based on this, it appears that my mum has a recessive gene for colour blindness. Is there any ways for me to find out if I am a carrier of this gene? Also, is there […]
Myopia In One Eye
Question: My 10-year-old daughter has myopia only in one eye. She tried using spectacles with single vision lenses but complained that it gave her a headache. Now, she refuses to wear her spectacles. What will happen to my daughter’s vision if she continues this? Can anything help her overcome the discomfort of the imbalance? Answer: […]
