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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
Early exposure to microbes may prevent childhood cancer
It turns out that early exposure to common microbes (germs!) in newborns and babies helps to protect them against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (aka A.L.L.), the most common form of childhood cancer, later on in life. According to Professor Mel Greaves, … Continue reading
Tantrums? Refusal to listen? Anxiety? Help your child develop self-regulation.
Even as adults, we sometimes struggle with managing our emotions and mood (just think of the last time you met someone who had road rage or was impatient- or the last time you irritably lost control…). And yet, as parents, … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Men's Health, News Update, Stress Management, Women's Health
Tagged anxiety, childhood intervention, children, depression, emotional intelligence, emotional wellbeing, emotions, irritability, irritable, life skills, meltdown, meltdowns, mood disorders, moody, relationships, road rage, self control, self regulation, social wellbeing, tantrum, tantrums
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Mediterranean diet may increase fertility and IVF success
It turns out that eating a Mediterranean diet is not only good for your heart and brain, but it may also boost fertility and IVF success. A recent study from Human Reproduction concluded that women who consumed a Mediterranean diet had significantly … Continue reading
Protect your health and strengthen your immune system, naturally
Between May and July 2017, more than 300 severe flu cases were reported by Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection, compared with 50 in the same period last year. Experts say mutations in the influenza virus were to blame, meaning that … Continue reading
Stress and Anxiety in (Hong Kong) Children
According to a 2015 study, 27.8% of Hong Kong’s primary school children have anxiety symptoms so severe that professional help is warranted. 5-year-olds complaining of tummy aches without apparent cause, 8-year-olds having trouble falling asleep or suddenly refusing to go … Continue reading
Recurrent yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Address the cause.
Women with recurrent vaginal infections know how frustrating it is to get yet another infection. Not only are the symptoms uncomfortable and annoying but it’s often embarrassing to bring it up with your doctor or gynecologist- again. In this article, … Continue reading
Dry drowning or delayed drowning: know the signs
Though extremely rare, a 4-year-old boy died of drowning days after he went swimming in the USA last month. The suspected cause of death was reported to be “dry drowning” at the time. “Dry drowning” and “secondary drowning” aren’t actual … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, General, News Update, Women's Health
Tagged delayed drowning, dry drowning, submersion injuries
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Travelling soon? Beware of bed bugs!
With bed bugs becoming resistant to common insecticides used against them, it’s no wonder we have seen a resurgence of bed bug infestations in the last 5 to 10 years. Bed bugs, known scientifically as Cimex lectularius (Cimicidae), are oval-shaped … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, General, Men's Health, News Update, Women's Health
Tagged bed bugs, bedbugs, healthy travel, safe travel
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Which is more important for weight loss- diet or exercise?
A healthful diet and regular exercise regime are essential when it comes to weight loss but which one is more important in achieving the results you want? If you want to drop the weight, it turns out that reducing calorie … Continue reading
Hidden sugars in your (child’s) food
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published new guidelines yesterday in the journal Pediatrics, stating that children under the age of one should not be given fruit juice, unless advised by their doctor. The AAP cites increasing obesity rates and risk … Continue reading
