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 Gist of It Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Atrial fibrillation can cause very serious strokes. Many people with atrial fibrillation have no symptoms. If there are symptoms, they can include: palpitations, dizziness, chest pains, breathlessness. Managing atrial fibrillation focuses on reducing the risk of stroke through …
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Imagine a killer no larger than your fingernail, but lethal enough to take the life of a child or a pregnant woman with just one bite. And a simple solution that would go a long way in preventing the spread of malaria – protective mosquito nets – is a luxury the community just cannot afford. This is the gloomy reality …
Question: Can I consume dairy products like fresh milk, cheese and low-fat yogurt when I have diarrhoea? Are there foods which can help relieve diarrhoea symptoms? Answer: Diarrhoea is one common symptom for many illnesses – from food poisoning to bacterial infection. The best way to relieve diarrhoea is to consult a doctor to identify the cause, especially if you’re having frequent bouts of diarrhoea. It’s not necessary …
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Before I had a stroke, I took health very lightly. I was your typical Malaysian who would travel extreme distances just to get a good bowl of kari laksa or bak kut teh. I would drop everything I was doing to join my makan and drinking kakis when they called. Sports and exercising never really …
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Cancer, the dreaded word nobody wants to hear from their doctor. Liver cancer especially, is one of the big silent killers as symptoms rarely surface until the cancer is at a later stage. Liver cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths. It is also one of the most fatal cancers, with five-year relative …
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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 …
Question: My best friend was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. Is it contagious and should I get myself checked too to see if I’m infected? Answer: Yes, tuberculosis (TB) is contagious – particularly if the infected person coughs excessively and is in close contact with others. In fact, there is a possibility of TB making a widespread comeback due to the increase in overseas …
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1. If there’s ONE thing we can do for a healthier heart, what’s the best thing to do? Unfortunately, there’s no one thing. This is because every individual has different circumstances. For example, if a person smokes like a chimney, then the one thing would be for that person to stop smoking. If the one …
