Your Health Concerns Answered Dear Doctor: My urine smells and sometimes I have a leaking problem. What causes this please? Dear Sheffield: Several conditions can cause foul-smelling urine. One of the most common causes of malodorous urine is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Patients with UTIs typically experience pain with urination, increased frequency of urination, [...]
The health benefits of going organic - By Ketki Vinayachandra, ND, (Aust) There is an increasing popularity and demand for organic food in many parts of the world. Looking one step beyond eating healthy is the question of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. How foods are grown or raised can impact both our health and the [...]
Five ways to go organic - By Maripet L. Poso From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear and the products we use on our body, the demand to go organic seems to be on the rise these days. Organic foods and products are produced and manufactured without the use of potentially harmful pesticides, [...]
Calcium absorption the way nature intended us to, is possible with organic milk By Sandra Generosa L Hernandez The importance of calcium as a nutrient to our body is undeniable. Calcium plays a big role in many body functions and development, such as to keep our muscles and nerves working properly, to assist in blood [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jaron Chor, a 3-year-old preschooler, was diagnosed with Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD) in January 2011 caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which infected his lungs and bloodstream. His mother, 31-year-old IT consultant Doreen Lim, shares her experience. Jaron Chor, 3 years old, started experiencing cough and cold symptoms in early January. On 17 January, Jaron’s [...]
