The promise of a new year brings optimism and hope to many, but throws others into abject misery. Whether or not you’re aware, someone you know is suffering from depression. Depression is a common but serious illness. People with depression (also known as clinical depression, major depression or major depressive disorder) find that their state interferes with daily life. DepressedContinue reading “Happy new year? Understanding depression and what you can do about it”
Category Archives: Emotional/ Psychological Health
Breastfeeding: giving your newborn “liquid gold”
August 1st to 7th marked the annual World Breastfeeding Week. In Hong Kong, the statutory maternity leave lasts only 10 weeks, forcing many new moms back to work when the baby is not yet 3 months old. But fortunately, numerous moms decide to extend their maternity break with annual leave or non-paid leave to spend moreContinue reading “Breastfeeding: giving your newborn “liquid gold””
Rebuild your immunity- naturally
Getting sick again and again? Had one too many cold sores lately? Frustrated that your child is catching every bug at school? Here are some ways to strengthen and rebuild your immune system: 1) First things first. Make sure you are getting adequate rest and adequate nutrients. Eat balanced meals with a variety of foods includingContinue reading “Rebuild your immunity- naturally”
Pain, pain and more pain! Fibromyalgia: natural ways to cope
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain for at least 3 months accompanied by fatigue. Victims of fibromyalgia experience chronic aches and pains as well as heightened painful sensations on certain tender points of the body. Some also complain of memory loss, brain fog, sleeping problems, anxiety, depression and digestive ailments. Women are 10 timesContinue reading “Pain, pain and more pain! Fibromyalgia: natural ways to cope”
Childhood bullying: more harmful than you think
A new study reveals that children exposed to bullying during childhood are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether they are victims or perpetrators. The research team examined the victims of bullying, the bullies themselves, and those who fall into both categories. While victims of bullying were more likely to developContinue reading “Childhood bullying: more harmful than you think”
(Anti) aging naturally- part 1
Earlier this month, 4 women in Hong Kong ended up in the hospital with septic shock following a beauty treatment that involved blood transfusions, and 1 of them has since succumbed. I’ve had 20-something-year-old patients confessing to regular botox injections and others coming to me to lose another 10 pounds when they are already stick-thin.Continue reading “(Anti) aging naturally- part 1”
How a mother’s love changes her child’s brain growth
Researchers have found that a mother’s nurturing love physically fosters the growth of a region in the child’s brain that is key to learning, memory and responding to stress. In a study funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, the researchers found that some children had a hippocampus almost 10% larger than theirContinue reading “How a mother’s love changes her child’s brain growth”
Do happy children become happy adults?
Happiness may actually start in childhood. British researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) report an association between a positive childhood and well-being in adulthood. In the study, a “positive” childhood was based on teacher evaluations of students’ levels of happiness, friendship and energy at ages 13 and 15. The researchers then linked these ratings to the individuals’ mentalContinue reading “Do happy children become happy adults?”
How’s your sleep? (part two)
Haven’t had enough sleep lately? Can’t fall asleep at night? Try some of these natural ways to cure insomnia: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Establishing a regular routine will help your body learn when to wind down in the evening to prepare for sleep. Our bodies run onContinue reading “How’s your sleep? (part two)”
How’s your sleep? (part one)
Insufficient sleep can pose a problem to your health and safety. Studies have linked sleep deprivation to relationship problems, poor job performance, memory problems, mood disorders and car accidents. Some even suggest that sleep disorders may contribute to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Are you getting a good night’s rest? Or do you suffer fromContinue reading “How’s your sleep? (part one)”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 