Cervical spondylosis is the degeneration of the joints in the neck. It becomes increasingly more common as people age. More than 85% of people over age 60 are affected. Although it is a form of arthritis, cervical spondylosis rarely becomes a crippling or disabling type. Understanding your spine and how it works can help you better understand cervical spondylosis. There are seven simpl...
Hot or Cold Therapy? How to deal with Injuries. A new injury will cause inflammation and swelling. When do we use hot or cold therapies to treat our injuries? This depends on whether the pain is new or recurring. Heat Therapy / T...
Question: I recently found traces of rough skin on one of my arms after scratching. Is this a sign of eczema? What causes eczema and what should I do to cure and prevent this? - Mrs Tan, 55 Answer: Rough skin, especially on the arms of one who belongs to the older age group, is not necessarily eczema. Eczema is a skin condition characterised by th...
The first case of the Zika virus infection in Singapore was confirmed on 13 May 2016. What is Zika virus? In mid-2015, there was an outbreak of the Zika virus in Latin America and until March this year, there were close to 4,900 of such cases and 9 deaths in North and South Am...
Question: I have a daughter who has genetic lantern jaw. She did not see the need to adjust her jaw alignment when she was young. As a result, her face becomes asymmetrical and she has difficulty closing her mouth and chewing food. These inconveniences became evident as she grew older, affecting her facial appearance....
For those who are particular about blood sugar, both Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load provide figures that will affect the sugar level in our blood for each food intake. Let’s find out the difference between these two values. Glycaemic Index (G.I.) The G.I. checks out how much glucose a particular food with carbohydrates will add to your blood. The highest G.I. value is...
In 2009, H1N1 swine flu developed in Mexico and created a worldwide flu pandemic. In 2012, H3N2V developed. We take a look at what influenza is. What is Influenza? Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that infects the respiratory system – your nose, throat and lungs. It is a contagious respiratory illness. How influenza spreads...