Fun, Easy and Fast Ways to Lose Weight
There really are plenty of ways to incorporate exercise into your day and help with your weight loss goals, why not try a few? There are two things you need to get your head around in order to lose weight…
Supplements for Children: Do they make a difference?
Let’s face it. – A healthy diet will have to include generous helpings of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. A child’s diet is no exception and not many parents can claim to be able to offer a healthy daily…
Ouch, that hurts! Dealing with nipple discomforts
Sore nipples and a few other nipple issues are actually quite common among new breastfeeding moms. So much so that they’re sometimes considered a normal part of nursing. However, is that really so? In the first week after giving birth,…
Why So Sore?
Almost everyone has sore, aching muscles now and then. Muscle pain (myalgia) can range from mild to excruciating. Though it often goes away in a few days, sometimes muscle pain can linger for months. Our expert explains all the forms…
Does Your Child Need to Nap?
Nap – a really small word, but for most parents, it’s a hugely important one. Sleep is a major requirement for good health. Crucial physical and mental development occurs in early childhood, and sleep provides much-needed rest little bodies need…
Sleep Tight Mummy
Almost every pregnant woman has trouble sleeping at night, so if you happen to be one of them – join the club! It is no surprise if nausea, heartburn and a constant need to pee are among the causes of…
Don’t Let The Haze Get You Down!
A hazy skyline has become a regular occurrence in Malaysia but this time it seems to be back with a vengeance! Schools in many affected areas were called to be closed for some time in mid-September where else sales of…
Q&A: Menopause
Have you reached perimenopause? Your body shows signs that you’re going through the big change. Our medical expert advises you on what to expect and how you can cope. Simply, what is menopause? Menopause is not a disease, but rather…
My Child has a Nail Infection
A fingernail infection is an infection at the base of the fingernail caused by bacteria or yeast. In medical terminology, it is known as ‘paronychia’. The infected area can become swollen, red and painful and a pus filled blister (known…
A Healthy Child is a Happy Child
No parent can deny the anxiety and heartache of seeing their child down with a flu or cough. Still, as sure as the mercury drops, it seems like there is no avoiding viruses that make their rounds through homes and…
