The Family Health Blog
The Family Health Blog
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Allergy : Skin rash, Hay fever, Eczema, Hives and Bowel problems
Allergies are sensitive reactions that occur when the body’s immune system reacts in any unusual way to foods, airborne dust, animal hair, dust mites & pollens.
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Health Assessment & Wellness Screening
There are Comprehensive Medical Health Assessments for you & your loved ones. Health screening for cancer & detecting illnesses in its early stages are crucial.
Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus describes what is Diabetes, the signs of diabetes and what type 1 and type 2 diabetes symptoms to watch for.
The Problem of Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors & Causes
Coronary Heart Disease is a major cause of preventable death and we still need to work hard at reducing the risk. What are the causes & what to do about it?
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Regular aerobic exercise is one of the best ways for healthy aging.
Brain aging is characterized by declines in cognitive function. Learn how to prevent MCI, dementia and neurodegenerative diseases eg Alzheimer's disease.
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Lung Diseases - Symptoms & Causes. Learn about common Lung issues.
Comprehensive information about common lung problems & pulmonary health issues eg chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, ARDS, Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis, TB.
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Elderly Care & Senior Health - Diseases of Old Age
Learn about the symptoms and risks of old age diseases especially Malnutrition in the elderly, as well as other age-related diseases and ailments.
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Contact Dermatitis
A skin inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to certain substances coming into contact with the skin. Learn the Cause, Symptoms & Treatment.
Normal Blood Sugar Levels
Normal Blood Sugar Levels are provided in the Blood Glucose Chart. A simple diabetes blood test using test strips allows for continuous blood glucose monitoring.
Treatment for Knee Pain / Patellar tendinitis
Knee joints play an important role in supporting weight, standing, walking and running. Its main function is to bend, stretch and support the body.
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What is Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder commencing in early childhood. Aspergers symptoms include an inability of the child to form normal social relationships.
Liver Disease & Diet for Health
Learn more about Liver Diseases such as Jaundice, Cirrhosis, Acute & Chronic Liver Failure. Can Diet make a difference for Liver Health?
Chronic Kidney Disease & Kidney Stones
Learn what the Kidney Stones Risk Factors are, Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms & how to identify Acute Kidney Failure. Explore changes in your diet to improve.
Child Health & Nutrition
Learn the Causes & Symptoms of Fever, Stomach ache, Wheezing, Stridor, Liver disease, Urinary tract infection in children. What to do for an airway obstruction?
Arthritis in the Elderly
Arthritis means inflamed joints & the commonest type is osteoarthritis. Learn what the symptoms are & what treatment is available.
Dermatology Treatments for Skin Medical Conditions
Removal of Warts,Age spots,Skin tags,Keloids,Moles,Scars,Corns,Calluses,Birthmarks,Tattoos,Freckles /Treatment of TMJ,Acne,Pigmentation,Fungal Nail Infection.
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Health Screening Packages - Pre-Employment
Health Assessment - Pre-employment & Additional Screening Tests & Investigations
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Handling Stress, Insomnia & Lack of Sleep
What does Stress do to your body? Why do you have Insomnia and can't sleep? What are the effects from the lack of sleep?
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What is Cancer?
Cancer is an abnormal disorganised growth of cells in the tissues of a person. The cells multiply out of control and drain vital nutrition from the normal cells.
High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Hypertension Causes
What are the High Blood Pressure symptoms you should look out for and what are the causes of high blood pressure? Explore improvements in your diet to improve.
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What is Gluten Sensitivity? Do you have Gluten Intolerance Symptoms?
This list of Gluten intolerance symptoms is longer than you imagine. A list of grains containing gluten & those that are gluten-free is included.
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Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea FAQ
What causes Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea? Can snoring be treated? Q&A
What Causes Dry Skin?
Dry skin is a common problem, especially in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Learn the Causes & Treatment for Dry Skin.
Common Nail Diseases
Learn about common Nail Diseases including Fungal infections, Ingrown toenails and other nail problems, their causes, symptoms and medical treatment.
What is Dengue Fever? Its symptoms & causes.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include high fever, headache, vomiting, skin rash, muscle & joint pains.
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
An irritable bowel, also known as irritable colon or irritable digestive system, is one that does not work smoothly and causes abdominal problems such as colicky pain & disturbed bowel actions.
Blood Pressure Chart - What is the normal blood pressure range?
Use the Blood Pressure Chart to assess if you have a healthy blood pressure. Various hypertension definitions are provided.
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What is Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation of the joints, but there are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common is osteoarthritis, which is usually not serious.
Cholesterol: How to Lower Cholesterol?
Heart disease is the number 1 killer in most countries. It is mainly caused by clogging up of the arteries by a fatty substance known as atheroma. Learn how to lower your cholesterol.
What is Urticaria or Hives? Learn the Causes & how to treat it.
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a common allergic disorder in which a red, itchy, lumpy skin rash appears out of the blue. What are the common Allergens?
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Health Screening Package - Deluxe Screening Plan
Health Assessment - Deluxe Screening Plan with Basic Cancer & Hormone screening.
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Obesity - How to Lose Weight Wisely
Losing weight reduces your risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, gall bladder trouble, hiatus, hernia, high blood pressure and arthritis, especially of the hips and the knees.
Ear: Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is a condition in which the skin lining the outer ear canal becomes red and swollen due to infection. What should you do if you encounter such ear problems?
Travel Health - Guide for Travellers
Travellers to countries that have low standards of health and hygiene risk contracting infectious diseases, caused by contaminated food and water and by mosquitoes. Here are some travel health tips.
What is Angina? Symptoms, Risk factors, Causes & Treatment.
Angina (also known as angina pectoris) is the name given to pain in the chest that comes from the heart when it is short of oxygen.
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Ear Wax in your Ear
The purpose of the wax is to protect the skin of the ear canal and give it a waterproof coating. What do you do if you have excessive ear wax?
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension is a chronic condition. Find out the symptoms, causes and the self-help treatment you can adopt. A handy blood pressure chart is provided.
Identifying Insect Bites & Stings
Here's a convenient table of different kinds of pattern of rash caused by bites of common insects around you. If unsure, please consult your doctor.
Substance Abuse & Addictions
Addiction to neurotoxins such as nicotine from smoking, alcohol and drugs eg opiates & cocaine etc are detrimental to your health.
Causes of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is usually found in fair-skinned people who are exposed to too much sun. Learn what the signs of skin cancer are.
Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint and Lower Back Pain
Inflammation of the Sacroiliac joint can cause sacroiliac joint damage, which may cause back pain and pain around the buttocks and legs.
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Women's Health Issues - Symptoms and Causes
Learn the Symptoms & Causes of various women's health issues and problems eg Cervical Cancer, Osteoporosis, Breast lumps, Anaemia, Urinary tract infection.
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What is Travellers' Diarrhoea? Symptoms & Treatment
Diarhhoea, abdominal pain and sometimes vomiting are unfortunately common during many overseas trips. Learn the different diarrhoea types & causes.
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What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is an uncomfortable inner feeling of fear or imminent disaster. Most of us experience some temporary degree of anxiety in our lives.
Self-help High Blood Pressure Treatments
Gives you ways to lower your blood pressure naturally to avoid a lifelong commitment to blood pressure medications.
What is Heartburn or GERD? What causes GERD & how do you prevent it?
Heartburn is a feeling of burning discomfort in your chest. GERD(chronic acid reflux) is caused by acid-containing stomach contents leaking back up your throat.
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Health Screening Packages
Is a full body check-up for you, now that you have reached a certain milestone in life? Absolutely! All men and women should have a medical screening done regularly even when you feel perfectly fine.
How to Get Rid of Acne
Acne is inflammation of the sebaceous (oil) glands of the skin, related to the increase in the levels of the male hormones during puberty in both sexes. Here are some simple Acne Treatment Tips.
Can a Gluten-free Diet Prevent, Alleviate or Cure many Diseases?
Can a Wheat-free Diet help you to lose weight and reduce Obesity, Heart disease, Auto-immune diseases, Alzheimer's & Cancer or reverse Diabetes & pre-Diabetes?
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Vitamins & Nutrients for a Well-functioning Immune System to Protect against COVID-19 & other Viral Infections
(Ref: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 23;12(4). pii: E1181. doi: 10.3390/nu12041181 Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections Calder PC1, Carr AC2, Gombart AF3, Eggersdorfer M4.
Healthy Diets for Optimal Health
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