The start of the school year always increases the spread of germs. Children are in close contact, sharing items and encountering viruses and bacteria such as the flu/ influenza, Covid, RSV, Mycoplasma, rhinovirus, etc. Besides proper hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette, getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five healthContinue reading “Back to school: 5 tips to stay healthy and avoid the germs”
Category Archives: COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Chronic cough? Can’t get rid of phlegm? Exposed to toxins? Nebulized NAC can help.
Whether you are fighting a phlegmy cough, postnasal drip or a lung condition like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), excessive phlegm is never pleasant to deal with. Chronic smokers and allergy sufferers are also often plagued with mucus problems. How can NAC help? N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, mucolytic and immuno-modulatingContinue reading “Chronic cough? Can’t get rid of phlegm? Exposed to toxins? Nebulized NAC can help.”
Not your imagination- People are getting sick more often after pandemic. What can we do?
Have you or your loved ones gotten sick more often since the Covid pandemic? You’re not alone. According to a study done by Bloomberg and London-based disease forecasting firm, Airfinity Ltd., at least 13 communicable diseases- from the common cold to measles and tuberculosis- are surging past pre-pandemic levels in regions across the world. The research alsoContinue reading “Not your imagination- People are getting sick more often after pandemic. What can we do?”
COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season
After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, much of the world experienced a “tripledemic”, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time and causing a huge rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Besides getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five health tips to keep you and yourContinue reading “COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season”
Long COVID: what researchers have discovered so far
A research team at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that prolonged inflammation after SARS-CoV-2 infections causes permanent damage to lungs and kidneys, affects the brain, and is correlated with behavioural changes. Led by Dr. Benjamin tenOever and Dr. Venetia Zachariouset, the researchersContinue reading “Long COVID: what researchers have discovered so far”
Too much salt in our bread and inconsistency in meal plan subscriptions: Hong Kong Consumer Council
Hong Kong Consumer Council looked into 28 samples of prepackaged white and wheat bread on the market and found that eating two slices of bread could mean a sodium intake of over 20 percent of the daily limit recommended by the World Health Organization. An over-consumption of sodium increases the risk of high blood pressureContinue reading “Too much salt in our bread and inconsistency in meal plan subscriptions: Hong Kong Consumer Council”
When you or someone you love has an eating disorder
Eating disorders are characterized by persistent, altered eating behaviours that negatively impact a person’s physical and mental health. They can significantly impact your body’s ability to get appropriate nutrition and lead to complications or other diseases. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders often develop in theContinue reading “When you or someone you love has an eating disorder”
Brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, long COVID after infection: what researchers have discovered so far
Brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in Covid patients An Oxford University study published in the journal Nature yesterday (March 7th) found that COVID-19 can cause the brain to shrink, reduce grey matter in the regions that control emotion and memory as well as damage areas that control the sense of smell. These brain changes, detectedContinue reading “Brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, long COVID after infection: what researchers have discovered so far”
Self-care tips for the new year
2021 is coming to an end. The COVID pandemic is still here; the Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire in many parts of the world. You may have suffered immeasurable loss this year, or faced numerous challenges. Or you may have enjoyed a very productive and successful year. Regardless of how 2021 has been forContinue reading “Self-care tips for the new year”
What is “long COVID”?
Most people who contract COVID-19 (aka SARS-CoV-2 infection) recover within 4 to 5 weeks. However, some individuals experience persistent or new COVID-19 symptoms for weeks and months after this initial phase of the infection. Referred to as “long COVID” or “post-COVID-19”, this post-infection condition affects around 37% of those who contract COVID-19. According to aContinue reading “What is “long COVID”?”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 