Different options to teeth whitening By Maripet L. Poso Sometimes a boost in your self confidence can be just a matter of bleaching your teeth. Although purely an aesthetic thing and not a significant health issue, many people nowadays go for teeth bleaching because white and gleaming teeth can have a great impact on a [...]
Dr Asha Karan of Smile Makers Dental Clinic proves there’s more to dentistry than just fixing teeth By Maripet L. Poso Articulate, soft spoken and passionate about promoting health education, Dr Asha K Karan of Smile Makers Dental Clinic commands attention whenever she speaks, evoking a sense of calm and authority. Her ability to make [...]
Educational outreach to pregnant women A public forum was held recently to educate pregnant women on the impact of early nutrition on long-term health and diseases. Doctors are urging pregnant women to consume more leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas because recent research has shown low maternal folate status during early pregnancy may impair [...]
Proper use of antibiotics is key By Maripet L. Poso The discovery of antibiotics, also known as microbial drugs, has been considered one of the most relevant healthcare breakthroughs in the world. Antibiotics are medications that fight infections caused by bacteria. Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. By 1940s, the [...]
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Do not skip the three main meals for a day. “Eat like a king for breakfast.” Breakfast is too important and should not be missed. Same goes for lunch and dinner.
Drug-free, hands-on, and non-invasive chiropractic care By Maripet L. Poso “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” – Greek physician Hippocrates Mention the word chiropractic and we automatically imagine patients in crutches or those suffering from back pains. Like most people, we do not really realise that chiropractic care [...]
Irritable bowel syndrome affects one in 10 people in Singapore. Can probiotics help? By Carmen Pang “Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often under-diagnosed,” declared Professor Claudio De Simone, who was recently in Singapore to share his insights into the latest trends in using probiotics to treat gastrointestinal issues. “It is under-diagnosed because most people perceive the discomfort associated [...]
Excessive indulgences for CNY may cause accidents and emergencies By Maripet L. Poso During this auspicious occasion, it’s inevitable to overindulge. What with many friends and relatives to visit and party with during the Chinese New Year festivities, eating and drinking in excess is bound to happen. More often, A&E (accident and emergency) departments of [...]
Many of us are aware of the chickenpox virus but did you know that once you have had chickenpox you could develop shingles? After chickenpox infection, the varicella virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox – remains dormant in the nerve cells and can be reactivated causing shingles – pain, itchiness and a rash [...]
