Question: Can vitamin C cure colds? Whenever I’m having a sore throat or the sniffles, my mother and friends will ask me to take more vitamin C. But is this scientifically proven to work? Answer: Vitamin C is a crucial vitamin and antioxidant for our body functions such as maintenance of bone, muscle and blood …
Question: I do not usually eat enough veggies, fruits, or nutrients daily to meet my recommended nutrient intake (RNI). Do you think it’s wise for me to take multi-vitamins then? I’m not sure if I should take multivitamins as they have been quite controversial, but my diet is definitely not hitting my RNI. Answer: Boosts your …
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Question: Hi there! Can you post more information about prostate symptoms and recommended remedies? A friend recommended GNC Saw Palmetto, should I give it a try? Answer: These days, the awareness about prostate health has increased. However, a lot of people still do not know the function of the prostate and how to maintain a healthy …
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Question: I’m always getting a cold – usually starts with a sore throat, then a bout of sneezing and lots of mucus. Will getting a flu shot help this? What exactly does a flu shot do? Answer: First of all, there is a difference between cold and flu. Colds usually have milder symptoms than a …
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Question: I heard my friends telling me that milk thistle helps with liver diseases. Is this true? Answer: Although the Cochrane review concluded that the milk thistle or St Mary’s thistle (Silybum marianum, seed) has no statistically significant effect on liver diseases, it is still claimed as a reasonable complementary medicine to support the liver …
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How the Liver Works The liver is the largest internal organ in our body, weighing around 1.25 to 1.5kg (about 2 iPads put together but slightly heavier) in an adult. It sits strategically on the right side of our abdomen behind our ribs. It allows all the blood from your gastric system (such as stomach, …
The epidemic of obesity has now reached an alarming stage with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. It is now recognised as one of the most important public health problems the world faces today. I used to think obesity was a disease of excess confined …
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In 2011, the World Health Organisation has concluded that there is an estimated 55 million people who died worldwide. Diagram below shows the world’s top 10 causes of death in 2011. Despite car accidents being prevalent, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the first two leading causes of death, which comprise of ischemic heart disease (IHD or …
