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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
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COVID-19: practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Hong Kong endured nearly 8 months of social unrest before COVID-19 hit the city in January 2020. Citizens were already facing a major mental health burden, with the medical journal The Lancet reporting that almost 2 million people in Hong Kong- … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging, Cancer Prevention, COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged alcohol, alcohol addiction, alcoholism, anger, anxiety, childhood depression, coping strategies, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, depression, faith, fake news, fear, media, mental health, misinformation, physical health, positivity, recharge, relationships, relax, religion, sadness, smoking, stress, tobacco, vaping
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What you should know about alcohol bloating and weight gain
You drink a few glasses of wine and there it is- your stomach or abdomen expands to a point where it’s uncomfortable, noticeable and embarrassing. Why does this happen? It turns out that drinking alcohol may lead to irritation and … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Prevention, Digestive Disorders, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Immunity, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged alcohol, alcohol addiction, alcohol induced gastritis, alcoholism, bloating, digestion, gastritis, peptic ulcers, stomach ulcers, weight gain, weight loss, weight management
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Study: a bottle of wine a week is as bad as smoking 10 cigarettes
Do you drink a glass of wine a few times a week? New research shows that drinking a bottle of wine a week is the same as smoking 5 to 10 cigarettes when it comes to raising the risk of getting cancer. … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging, Cancer Prevention, Emotional/ Psychological Health, General, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged alcohol addiction, alcoholism, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, cancer, cancer prevention, cancer risk, carcinogen, carcinogens, drinking culture, drinking wine, drinking wine same as smoking, how much is too much alcohol, smoking
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How much alcohol is too much?
Alcohol is one of the most widely used recreational drugs in the world. Do you drink? You may be a social drinker or you may drink every day. Perhaps you drink a glass of wine once a month or you finish … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Prevention, Digestive Disorders, Emotional/ Psychological Health, Heart Health, Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances, Men's Health, News Update, Nutrition, Stress Management, Toxins and Our Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Tagged alcohol, alcohol addiction, alcoholism, beer, drinking culture, how much is too much alcohol, spirits, wine
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