The start of the school year always increases the spread of germs. Children are in close contact, sharing items and encountering viruses and bacteria such as the flu/ influenza, Covid, RSV, Mycoplasma, rhinovirus, etc. Besides proper hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette, getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five healthContinue reading “Back to school: 5 tips to stay healthy and avoid the germs”
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Chronic cough? Can’t get rid of phlegm? Exposed to toxins? Nebulized NAC can help.
Whether you are fighting a phlegmy cough, postnasal drip or a lung condition like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), excessive phlegm is never pleasant to deal with. Chronic smokers and allergy sufferers are also often plagued with mucus problems. How can NAC help? N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, mucolytic and immuno-modulatingContinue reading “Chronic cough? Can’t get rid of phlegm? Exposed to toxins? Nebulized NAC can help.”
Not your imagination- People are getting sick more often after pandemic. What can we do?
Have you or your loved ones gotten sick more often since the Covid pandemic? You’re not alone. According to a study done by Bloomberg and London-based disease forecasting firm, Airfinity Ltd., at least 13 communicable diseases- from the common cold to measles and tuberculosis- are surging past pre-pandemic levels in regions across the world. The research alsoContinue reading “Not your imagination- People are getting sick more often after pandemic. What can we do?”
COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season
After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, much of the world experienced a “tripledemic”, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time and causing a huge rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Besides getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five health tips to keep you and yourContinue reading “COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season”
Long COVID: what researchers have discovered so far
A research team at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that prolonged inflammation after SARS-CoV-2 infections causes permanent damage to lungs and kidneys, affects the brain, and is correlated with behavioural changes. Led by Dr. Benjamin tenOever and Dr. Venetia Zachariouset, the researchersContinue reading “Long COVID: what researchers have discovered so far”
What is “long COVID”?
Most people who contract COVID-19 (aka SARS-CoV-2 infection) recover within 4 to 5 weeks. However, some individuals experience persistent or new COVID-19 symptoms for weeks and months after this initial phase of the infection. Referred to as “long COVID” or “post-COVID-19”, this post-infection condition affects around 37% of those who contract COVID-19. According to aContinue reading “What is “long COVID”?”
2020 end-of-the-year reflection
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic propelled us into a world of unprecedented hardship and heartache. As vaccines are starting to be made available to the public and more people are adhering to social restrictions, we hope that this is the beginning of the end of the worst pandemic the world has seen in the lastContinue reading “2020 end-of-the-year reflection”
Health tips for cold/ flu season- amidst COVID-19
Kindergartens in Hong Kong will close for 2 weeks starting this Saturday due to outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections across the city, a precautionary step amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season. Besides getting your flu shot, what else can you do to stay healthy and prevent infection? Here are some tips to helpContinue reading “Health tips for cold/ flu season- amidst COVID-19”
COVID-19: How to care for dry hands
Frequent handwashing and alcohol-based hand sanitizer gels can often lead to dry, cracked skin. When we wash our hands, the suds created by soap remove not only dirt and germs but also the natural, protective oils from our skin. This leads to dryness, flaking, irritation and in severe cases, cracks in the skin which canContinue reading “COVID-19: How to care for dry hands”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 