The Family Health Blog
The Family Health Blog
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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.
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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Self-help High Blood Pressure Treatments
Gives you ways to lower your blood pressure naturally to avoid a lifelong commitment to blood pressure medications.
Melanoma Explained
A melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. They can begin in moles, but most begin in normal skin.
Haemoglobin Blood Disorders
Hemoglobinopathy is the medical term for a group of blood disorders and diseases that affect red blood cells - Anaemias, Sickle Cell anaemia, Thalessaemia.
What is Influenza? Symptoms of Flu & its preventive care. 什么是流感？
Influenza is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. There are several kinds of influenza virus & they are continuously mutating and changing.
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Non-Invasive Pain Relief Management, Treatment & Therapy
Learn about Effective Non-invasive Pain relief treatment, management & therapy to Improve your quality of life.
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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?
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.
Diarrhoea: Acute diarrhoea in adults
Diarrhoea is the passage of many loose, watery, offensive bowel movements. It is a symptom, not a disease. 腹泻是许多松散、水样、令人反感的排便。它是一种症状，而不是一种疾病。
What is the cause of my coughing? Is my wheezing serious?
Find the possible causes for your coughing and wheezing. What is the treatment for it? 找出咳嗽和喘息的可能原因。它的治疗方法是什么?
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What are Febrile Convulsions?
Febrile convulsions are fits or seizures that occur in young children when they have high fever. Learn the causes and risks of your child having such fits.
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.
Child Development Milestones at a glance
Developmental milestones are behaviors or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop eg Rolling over, crawling, walking & talking etc
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 Diabetes Mellitus, Prediabetes and Insulin resistance?
What are the symptoms and causes of Diabetes, Prediabetes or Insulin resistance? Can thiese lifestyle diseases and chronic health conditions be reversed?
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The High Immunity Anti-Aging Longevity Diet
Find out what Immune System Boosters and the healthy diet you should be eating that is Anti-aging, improve your Immune System and increase your Longevity.
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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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Is Your Mole Cancerous? Detecting Skin Cancer with Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic technique that magnifies the skin & significantly increases the clinical diagnosis of skin lesions and melanoma compared to clinical examination alone.
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Health Screening - Special Screening Plan
Health Assessment - Special Screening Plan for Healthy aging & Detection of Chronic diseases.
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What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis in Children
It is an infection of the bowel that causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. It is very common in young children and is mainly caused by viruses.
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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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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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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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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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What is Vertigo?
What causes dizziness or giddiness from Vertigo? Learn the symptoms to look for and the risks that there might be serious causes.
Corns, Calluses & Warts on Feet
Tender skin lumps on the feet are usually caused by calluses, corns or warts. Calluses & corns are areas of skin that has thickened, due to constant pressure, while warts are viral infections.
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.
Arthritis in the Elderly
Arthritis means inflamed joints & the commonest type is osteoarthritis. Learn what the symptoms are & what treatment is available.
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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Anti-Aging Effects of Telomerase on Telomeres
Slow, Stop or even Reverse Cellular Aging - Cell Rejuvenation through Telomerase Activation.
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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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Health Screening Package - Deluxe Enhanced Plan
Health Assessment - Deluxe Enhanced Screening Plan with Comprehensive Cancer screening for Men & Women.
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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.
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.
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke? Can you prevent it?
A stroke occurs when an area of the brain is damaged following interruption to its blood supply, resulting in deterioration of mental & physical functions.
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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.
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 Conjunctivitis?
It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, clear tissue that lines the eyelids and the eyeball, except the cornea. It is very common.
What are Warts? What are the various treatments for warts?
Warts are lumps on the skin produced by a virus. The virus invades the skin, usually through small injury, and causes the skin to multiply rapidly.
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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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Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea FAQ
What causes Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea? Can snoring be treated? Q&A
Substance Abuse & Addictions
Addiction to neurotoxins such as nicotine from smoking, alcohol and drugs eg opiates & cocaine etc are detrimental to your health.
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.
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?
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.
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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Potential Discovery To Get Rid Of Spike Protein
Dr. Tina Peers discusses a potential new discovery in eliminating spike protein and reducing long-haul symptoms. Other compounds have been studied like Quercetin, Bromelain, NAC and Nattokinase to name a few. Please do your own research on these supplements.
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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