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As the holiday season approaches, gatherings with family and friends often involve hearty feasting. However, if you experience abdominal discomfort or indigestion after a satisfying meal, it could be related to poor digestion.
Summer is the season for staying cool indoors, but spending too much time in air-conditioned environments can lead to “air conditioning sickness”. Symptoms include headaches, a runny nose, fatigue, joint pain, and dry skin. But what causes these discomforts?
“Ear, gathering point of all meridians.” Auricular acupressure involves stimulating the acupuncture points located on the auricle (outer ear) through pressing the ear seeds patches.
The concept of "decluttering" originally aimed at organising living spaces by discarding unnecessary items to create a refreshing environment, thereby uplifting one's mood. Indeed, this principle also applies to tidying up mental space. By alleviating inner negative emotions and stress, we can feel more relaxed and at ease. Do you regularly practice decluttering from the inside out?
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how can we use diet to achieve a cooling effect during summer?
Summer not only brings scorching heat but also high humidity levels. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dampness is one of the common pathogenic factors. Why does humidity make people sick, and how can we "dispel dampness"?
Drinking water seems simple, but are you doing it “correctly”? Staying well-hydrated is essential for good health, yet many people have misconceptions about hydration. Here are four common hydration myths – have you ever wondered about them?
Spring is a joyful season, brimming with vitality due to warmer weather and blooming flowers. However, for people with allergies, it can be challenging.
As temperatures continue to soar, it's a sign that summer is approaching. Are you troubled by excess weight? It's time to embark on a journey to shed those pounds and embrace a healthier, more vibrant life! What are the right principles for losing weight? Let's explore together!
Summer is the season for staying cool indoors, but spending too much time in air-conditioned environments can lead to “air conditioning sickness”. Symptoms include headaches, a runny nose, fatigue, joint pain, and dry skin. But what causes these discomforts?
As we celebrate Father’s Day this month, it’s the perfect time to check in on dad’s health. As we age, our bodily functions begin to decline, increasing the risk of various health issues. However, with early detection and preventive measures, many of these health problems can be avoided or managed effectively.
Indulge in Festive Delights Mindfully: 4 Tips for Healthy Eating
Do you find yourself experiencing low moods after a long holiday? This might be due to “post-vacation syndrome”.
Do you find yourself experiencing low moods after a long holiday? This might be due to “post-vacation syndrome”. Such emotional responses typically occur when people return to “normal life” after enjoying a splendid vacation, with common symptoms including insomnia, fatigue, irritability, and anxiety.
When infected with varicella-zoster virus, blisters will be found on the skin.
Have you ever counted how many hours you spend sitting still each day? According to the Department of Health, approximately one-fourth of adults in Hong Kong spend an average of 8 hours or more sitting each day.
Make Running a Habit: Combat Central Obesity and "Three Highs"
The Chinese New Year is about reuniting with loved ones, often accompanied by lavish feasts. Yet, many traditional festive delicacies are rich in calories, fats, and sugars, and overindulging can leave us feeling less than our best. So, how do we strike a balance between enjoyment and health during celebration?
New Year, New Health Goals: 6 Tips for Success
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people opting for plant-based milks over cow's milk, often in the belief that they are healthier choices. Is this perception accurate?
As the holiday season approaches, gatherings with family and friends often involve hearty feasting. However, if you experience abdominal discomfort or indigestion after a satisfying meal, it could be related to poor digestion.
Being diagnosed with a condition can be stressful and worrying. Understanding your diagnosis and the treatment available is important so you can be fully involved in making any decisions that affect your health.
Many urban dwellers frequently use smartphones, focusing on small screens for prolonged periods. This can lead to vision deterioration and various degrees of eye damage. Additionally, strong summer sunlight exposes eyes to UV rays, accelerating aging and increasing the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
As the weather gradually warms up, have you already put away your heavy coats and switched to light and breezy spring outfits? While tidying up your wardrobe, don't forget that skincare products also need to change with the season!
Indulge in Festive Delights Mindfully: 4 Tips for Healthy Eating
Hot and humid summer days can greatly increase the risk of heat stroke, especially during extended outdoor activities.
Why not take action and invite him/her to be your workout buddy? This not only adds fun to exercising but also strengthens the bond between you two. Start your fitness journey together this Valentine's Day!
A cystoscopy is an examination of the inside of the bladder (the baglike organ that stores urine in the body) using a thin, flexible, tube-like telescope called a cystoscope.
A gastroscopy is an examination of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract - the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
Some antibiotics work by killing bacteria. They usually do this by interrupting the chemical processes that the bacteria use to make their cell walls. Penicillin is an example of an antibiotic that works in this way.
When you have a general anaesthetic, you will be asleep before your operation begins and will wake up afterwards with no memory of the procedure.
After an operation, you’ll have a surgical wound from where your surgeon made a cut into your skin and tissues. It’s important that you take good care of your wound.
A colonoscopy is an examination of the lining of the colon (large bowel) using a flexible, tube-like telescope called a colonoscope. This instrument is carefully passed through your rectum (back passage) and into the colon.
A haemorrhoidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids (piles) from the anus.
A laparoscopy is an examination of the organs within the pelvis or abdomen using a flexible, tube-like telescope called a laparoscope.
