Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension The other “High Blood Pressure” by Dr Dinesh Nair Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder affecting the pulmonary arteries. The arteries become narrowed, thereby restricting blood flow, resulting in abnormal high blood pressure in these arteries. This causes[...]

Asthma in Children – Don’t Panic!

Asthma in Children – Don’t Panic! Control your child’s asthma with a plan by Yvette Atienza For most kids, breathing normally is taken for granted. However, for kids with asthma, breathing can be a lot more difficult because their airways[...]

Help, Half My Hand is Numb! – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Can be Debilitating

Help, Half My Hand is Numb! – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Can be Debilitating by Nigel Chua Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS refers to a condition when one’s median nerve in the wrist, for various reasons, is crushed or compressed,[...]

Have Your Eyes Checked Regularly!

Regular Eye Tests Are Important for Problems to Be Treated Early Our eyesight is one of the most important senses, and you would want to retain your eyesight into your ripe old age so that you get to enjoy your[...]

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Children

What are feeding and swallowing disorders? Feeding disorders include problems in gathering food, and getting ready to suck, chew, or swallow it. For example, a child who cannot pick up food and get it to her mouth or cannot completely close her[...]

Collagen for beauty

Collagen for beauty From creams to injections, collagen offers options to combat ageing By Maripet L. Poso We’ve heard about this beauty wonder too often. Some drink it, others inject it, and many apply it. But what is collagen really,[...]

Steam vein sclerosis

The vein network in the lower limbs is composed of deep veins that enable blood draining between the deep tissues and the muscles, and superfi cial veins that enable blood draining between the skin and the subcutaneous tissues.  [...]

Stronger back muscles for better quality of life

Today, neck, back and pelvic pain are among the top health issues in many countries and neuro-musculoskeletal disorders By Mr Andreas Marcel Rooker, on behalf of physiomed In 2001, 41.8% of the Belgium population experienced one or more days of[...]

Go for natural source of calcium

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[...]

Lung exercise

Weight lifting builds strong muscles, stomach crunches tone abs, and stretches bring greater fl exibility. We exercise regularly to keep our bodies in tip top condition. How can we keep our set of lungs in tip top condition? Sitting side[...]