Your Diet and Immunity: The Importance of Iron
The ongoing resurgence of COVID-19 has put the world on the edge. As we tether through these tough times, we have to take better care of our physical health. Just like how a plant needs sufficient water and sunlight to thrive, our bodies need nutrients to build a strong immune system. By paying closer attention […]
How to Care for Your Children’s Skin
Common Skincare Problems in Children – What Parents Need to Know Children have more delicate and sensitive skin than adults. As parents, it is important to know how to care for your children’s skin, so that their skin will be healthy as they age. General Skincare Tips for Everyone Limit time spent in direct sunlight […]
Caring for Your Skin Under the Sun
If there is one silver lining in this current pandemic, it is that people are getting outside now more than ever to exercise! With restrictions at the gyms, many of us are hitting the outdoors to get our exercise. In the process of maintaining our physical health, we tend to forget to take care of […]
Why should I still take my flu vaccine?
5 myths to debunk about flu vaccines With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it may seem like the only vaccination to prioritise is the Covid-19 vaccine. While this may be true, there is still one type of vaccination that you should be considering as a part of your routine health regime – seasonal flu vaccinations. Flu […]
How to prevent oral & skin problems from mask-wearing
The pandemic has proliferated a new staple accessory in our daily wardrobe – face masks. Whether you prefer to don on surgical masks or washable fabric ones, wearing a mask is a key pillar in the strategy against Covid-19 as well as reducing the risk of any airborne infection transmissions. With the ongoing pandemic, mask […]
How to keep kidneys healthy
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Things that kidneys do: 1. Filters waste, toxin and regulate fluid balance in the body. 2. Through fluid regulation and hormone release, the kidneys play major role […]
Five Myths about Durians
MYTH 1 “People with high cholesterol should not eat durian as it will cause one’s blood cholesterol levels to spike.” Dr Soh: Contrary to belief, durians contain no cholesterol. The fats which are found in durians are monounsaturated fats and these may help to lower an individual’s LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Ms Chia: Durian is […]
Common Yoga Injuries and How to Avoid Them
For various reasons such as fitness, stress-relief, or physiotherapy, more people are embracing yoga for its physical and mental benefits today. While yoga may seem like a low impact activity, experts warn that without proper execution of poses (or asanas), yoga practitioners can be vulnerable to injuries too. Often, these injuries develop over time, as […]
What is the Definition of Fatigue?
Fatigue is ‘that state … characterised by a lessened capacity or motivation for work … usually accompanied by a feeling of weariness, sleepiness, irritability or loss of ambition’. It is derived from the Latin word fatigare, to tire. Fatigue is a common presenting symptom in primary care, accounting for about 5 per cent of adult […]
Exercises for your body type
Choosing the right exercise for your body type may be the more effective way of achieving your weight loss or weight gain goals. Mr Lim Hun Teck, Principal Physiotherapist at Raffles Physiotherapy Centre, shares with us the recommended exercises for the different body types. If you are slim in the belly area and have a […]