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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
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
Can’t lose weight? Discover these five hidden causes.
Spring has sprung and you may be eager to lose some of that winter weight. But what if you’ve tried everything and you still find it difficult to lose weight? Could there be underlying reasons preventing you from losing weight? Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Digestive Disorders, Emotional/ Psychological Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged IMI clinic, weight loss, weight loss program, weight management
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2017’s “Dirty Dozen”: Strawberries, spinach most contaminated with pesticides
Yesterday, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released 2017’s Dirty Dozen™ list, which is comprised of fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticides. Strawberries are at the top of the list, with spinach at second place in the annual ranking of conventionally grown … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, Cancer Prevention, Fertility, General, Heart Health, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Toxins and Our Health, Women's Health
Tagged ADHD, autism, cancer, dirty dozen, fruits, pesticides, vegetables
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How to get rid of cold sores (and prevent them from returning)
Do you get cold sores? Want to get rid of them naturally- and prevent them from returning? Read on to get the lowdown on this unsightly but common viral infection. WHAT CAUSES COLD SORES? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, … Continue reading
Posted in General, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Sexual Health, Women's Health
Tagged cold sores, fever blisters, herpes, hsv
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Study: eat 10 portions of fruit and veg per day to cut risk for early death
According to researchers at Imperial College London, the greatest benefit comes from eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, which is double the current guidelines of 5 fruit and vegetable servings daily, for adults. It turns out that … Continue reading
Posted in Babies/ Children, Cancer Prevention, General, Heart Health, News Update
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Anti-aging solutions: prevent premature aging and slow the aging process, naturally
What if it is possible to turn back the internal clock? What if we do have some control on how quickly we age? Nobel Laureate and molecular biologist, Elizabeth Blackburn, claims that the key to slowing the aging process lies within … Continue reading
Help- I can’t fall asleep!
Hong Kong, one of the world’s most densely populated and busiest metropolises, is often dubbed “a city that never sleeps”. And rightly so. Nearly 40% of Hong Kong Chinese adults suffer from insomnia, according to a study by the European Sleep … Continue reading
