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”
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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?”
Help me sleep, please!
Some people fall asleep the minute their head hits the pillow at night. For others, it’s not that easy. Insomnia affects everyone once in a while, but if you persistently can’t fall asleep or stay asleep, you should address it before it affects your health and mental/ functional capacity during the day. Instead of relying on sleeping pills orContinue reading “Help me sleep, please!”
Get rid of my canker sores!
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small white sores that develop on the inside of the mouth, gums or inside of the cheeks. Unlike cold sores, canker sores are not contagious, but they can be extremely painful. If you have a few of them at the same time in close proximity to oneContinue reading “Get rid of my canker sores!”
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Welcome to the official website of Dr. Ardyce Yik, a Canadian-licensed naturopathic physician helping people attain optimal health naturally in Hong Kong, China. Here, you will find a wealth of information on health, wellness and disease. You will also learn more about a doctor who listens and medicines that work. Please note that all information provided on this siteContinue reading “Welcome!”
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