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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.
"The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease..."
-Sir William Osler, 1849-1919
Category Archives: News Update
Coronavirus COVID-19: dealing with the epidemic and practical tips to protect your health
As the number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases keeps climbing up, education and information are crucial factors in the management of this novel virus that causes pneumonia. As of February 15th, there are 67,100 confirmed cases and 1,526 deaths globally, the … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Tagged alcohol consumption, alcoholism, boost immunity, china virus, coronavirus, coronavirus epidemic, covid19, epidemic, hand washing, health, immune systems, masks, public health measures, public health policy, smoking, wuhan outbreak, wuhan virus, wuhan virus outbreak
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Loneliness: how it impacts your health and how to overcome it
Have you ever felt lonely? Nearly everyone feels lonely at some point in their life, perhaps due to a life change such as starting a new school or job, or moving to a new city. But for some people, loneliness … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional/ Psychological Health, Heart Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Men's Health, News Update, Stress Management, Women's Health
Tagged alzheimer's disease, dementia, engage, heart attack, immunity, insomnia, loneliness, lonely, self care, self kindness, sleeplessness, social interaction, stress, stroke
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Wuhan virus outbreak: practical tips to protect your health during Lunar New Year
Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and according to Hong Kong experts, the Wuhan coronavirus has already spread to 20 other cities in China, just ahead of the country’s biggest festival. China has confirmed that this respiratory virus can be spread … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, General, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Toxins and Our Health, Women's Health
Tagged boost immunity, Chinese new year, confirmed cases, coronavirus, essential oils, immune system, immunity, MERS, nutrient deficiencies, nutrient deficiency, probiotic foods, probiotics, SARS, vitamin D deficiency, wuhan coronavirus, wuhan outbreak, wuhan virus, wuhan virus outbreak
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Got a stuffy nose? Tips for a better sleep.
Whether you’ve got a stuffy nose from a cold, flu or allergies, sleeping through the night can be a challenge with all that congestion. Read on for tips on how to sleep better when you are congested. Elevate your head. Congestion … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Anti-Aging, Babies/ Children, General, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Tagged better sleep, boost immune system, boost immunity, can't sleep, children's health, colds, combat infections naturally, congestion, flu, hot showers, humidifier, insomnia, Manuka honey, mucus, nasal congestion, prevent colds, rhinitis, salbutamol, sleep, steam showers, strengthen immunity, stuffy nose
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Stressed? Anxious? Spend time in nature.
More and more research is showing a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety and depression. Not only that, but individuals who are more connected to nature tend to be happier in general. Interacting with nature offers … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging, Babies/ Children, Cancer Prevention, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Heart Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Stress Management, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, green exercise, hong kong protests, memory loss, mood disorders, nature walks, reduce anxiety, reduce stress, stress, Stress Management, trail hikes, worry
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Does gut bacteria affect your happiness?
The gut microbiome (i.e. the bacteria in our gut) has been getting lots of attention recently. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware of the key role these trillions of microbes play in health and disease. Not only do these gut microbes … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Anti-Aging, Babies/ Children, Cancer Prevention, Digestive Disorders, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Heart Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged anxiety, brain gut connection, depression, gut and happiness, gut bacteria, gut brain axis, gut brain connection, gut health, gut microbiome, mental health, poop doping, probiotics, reverse enema
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Health benefits of a daytime nap
Need a nap? It turns out that taking an occasional nap is favourable to your health. Before you take one, read on to learn its benefits! A recent study has found that a daytime nap once or twice a week … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Heart Health, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Women's Health
Tagged boost brain function, boost creativity, boost memory, boost performance, boost productivity, daytime nap, daytime naps, Heart Health, improve performance, increase alertness, nap, napping, naps, prevent heart attacks, prevent mistakes, prevent strokes, reduce mistakes, rejuvenate, sleep deprivation, students, take a nap, undergraduate students
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Processed foods are bad for our health. But, what exactly is a processed food?
Many studies confirm that eating processed foods can lead to cancer, heart disease, obesity and well, early death. But, what exactly is a processed food? Using a four-tiered system called NOVA, nutrition experts and scientists classify everything we eat into … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, Cancer Prevention, General, Heart Health, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged cancer, cancer prevention, cancer risk, fruits and vegetables, heart attack, heart disease, nutrition, processed foods, processed meats, stroke, unprocessed foods, whole foods, whole grains
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Thyroid illness: can we decrease thyroid antibodies naturally?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Grave’s disease are autoimmune conditions where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, which produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy and mood. In these autoimmune conditions, the immune system creates anti-thyroid autoantibodies (aka thyroid antibodies) that damage … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging, Digestive Disorders, Emotional/ Psychological Health, Fertility, General, Heart Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Sexual Health, Stress Management, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged blastocystic hominis, EB virus, food intolerances, GI map, grave's disease, gut microbiome, H. pylori, hashimoto's, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, helicobacter pylori, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, mononucleosis, thyroid causes, thyroid imbalance
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