Anyone with menstrual cramps knows how dreadful getting your period can be. Dysmenorrhea, the medical term for menstrual cramps, can be intense at times and may radiate to the thighs or lower back. It can even cause nausea, dizziness and vomiting. If you experience severe pain, see your healthcare practitioner to rule out underlying causes of menstrual cramps before trying natural medicine.Continue reading “Natural remedies for menstrual cramps”
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Alcohol + energy drinks = a risky new college craze
You may enjoy rum and coke once in a while, but experts now say that combining highly caffeinated drinks (e.g. Red Bull, Jolt, Monster, etc.) with alcohol could be hazardous to your health. This warning comes after the controversial Four Loko beverage, a malt-liquor alcoholic drink, sent groups of college students to the hospital with near fatal alcohol levels inContinue reading “Alcohol + energy drinks = a risky new college craze”
Prevent the spread of germs!
10 simple reminders as we enter the flu season: Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, especially before you eat. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth. Wipe keyboards and mobile devices regularly with alcohol. Avoid sharing drinks/ cups and utensils. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve atContinue reading “Prevent the spread of germs!”
Cancer: What happens AFTER treatment?
“All of us have cancer cells in our bodies. But not all of us will develop cancer.”- David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD Surviving cancer is a difficult journey requiring remarkable courage and endurance. Conventional treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery are often necessary, but they do not address why cancer cells are being generatedContinue reading “Cancer: What happens AFTER treatment?”
Fish and sushi- safe during pregnancy?
We know that fish are packed with important nutrients, but we also know that fish contain lots of contaminants such as mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that could potentially affect the baby’s health. And how about sushi? Is that safe in pregnancy? Though it is not recommended that pregnant ladies avoid fish altogether, there are certain guidelines that mommies-to-be shouldContinue reading “Fish and sushi- safe during pregnancy?”
Common blood pressure drugs could RAISE blood pressure
Imagine taking a drug to lower your high blood pressure, only to find that it has made the problem worse! That’s exactly what researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University found out in a study published in August 2010. They discovered that commonly prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure were actually raising bloodContinue reading “Common blood pressure drugs could RAISE blood pressure”
Infrequent gazing= higher risk for autism?
Could your six-month-old’s current behaviour indicate a higher risk for autism in the future? A study published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that an early marker for later communication and social delays in infants at a higher risk for autism is infrequent gazing at other people when unprompted.Continue reading “Infrequent gazing= higher risk for autism?”
Natural anti-depressant (SAMe) effective for depression: Study
A study conducted by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) suggests that S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe), a nutraceutical/ natural health product, can be an effective and well-tolerated adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorders. Published in the August 2010 American Journal of Psychiatry, this study follows another study published in 2004 (Journal of ClinicalContinue reading “Natural anti-depressant (SAMe) effective for depression: Study”
Study: Eight signs of cancer
A study published in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) has identified 8 signs of cancer that need immediate attention. According to Dr. Shapley who led the study, the 8 symptoms were identified following analysis of 25 studies from the UK, US, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Germany. According to his team, the following 8 symptoms can predict theContinue reading “Study: Eight signs of cancer”
Where do warts come from?
If you’ve ever had warts before, you know that the good thing is they go away on their own, more often than not, after a while. But the question is, where do they come from in the first place? Warts are viral infections caused by over 100 different strains of the human papillovirus (HPV). HPV is everywhere and canContinue reading “Where do warts come from?”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 