Asthma What you need to know about bronchial asthma And how to treat it In my day-to-day practice, I come across many patients with cough as their primary ailment or symptom. In some cases, a thorough examination of chest reveals they have spasm of their air tubes-the bronchi. This patient has difficulty breathing unlike others, accompanied by hoarse sounds that we may hear…

Eyecare How to Prevent Computer Eye Syndrome: 7 Ways to Care for Your Eyes What is computer eye syndrome? Somebody rightly pointed out that our eyes are the windows to our overall body health. And the constant use of these precious organs, be it on your computer, tablet, or your mobile phone, can have a toll on its health. One of them is Computer Eye Syndrome. Lately, a…

I have always wondered why some people appear always happy and ever smiling, even in adverse situations. Everyone wants to lead a happy, fulfilled life. You probably want the same thing. …

And their fat contents that help beat heart disease and much more… — Introduction- We all need edible oil to cook our food. They are also used in the foods that we purchase like pastries, snacks, and ready-to-make foods like nuggets, etc. Oils that we use in our diet can vary from cheap varieties like palm oil to high quality and nutritious ones like…

Understanding the Implications for Your Metabolic Health — Let’s say you have been recently diagnosed as a diabetic and you have put on a good amount of weight. …

Introduction — Ever since my childhood days, I have been wondering how some of my co-students are bright, some average and some poor in their studies. I was an average student-somewhere in between, even though I managed to come third in the class every time! From those days, I was hooked on…

Nutrition The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Dietary Fibers: Types, Benefits, and Sources Are you looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle and make conscious dietary choices? If so, understanding dietary fibers is essential for you. For quite some time, I have been wondering why some foods cause us to become constipated and why some cause diarrhea. As a physician, I have to…

Brain Health Navigating Life After a Stroke: A Comprehensive Guide to Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Quadriplegia Management A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Life after a stroke can be a challenging journey for both the…

Thyroid Disease Reverse Your Thyroid Problem With These 4 Simple Hacks Follow these simple methods to achieve good thyroid health Thyroid disease is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not function properly, leading to an imbalance of hormones in the body. Thyroid disease is thought to be mostly due to an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s disease [see the link provided below], but when we were…