Case study: I had nose bleeds when I was little but they stopped about the time of puberty. But a year or so ago the nose bleeds started again. I don’t really have allergies and the nose bleeds don’t just happen a certain time in the year. It has progressed to about two or more times a month. I was …
Once when I was down with slight fever and went to see a doctor, she asked me if I am taking medication. I told her no, but I am planning to take 100 plus (Isotonic drink). She advised me against taking isotonic soft drinks due to the high sugar content. Anyway, I still bought 100 …
Relief fever and sinus with dehydration salt instead of isotonic drinks Read More »
Just last Christmas, my brother was nearly hospitalized due to suspected dengue. He was weak and his body temperature was alternating between high and very high with lots of coughing. His blood platelet count was low. At first, I took him to see the Chinese doctor to have his pulse taken. After taking the Chinese …
Juice from Raw Papaya Leaf can Increase Platelet Count Read More »
Asam jawa or tamarind paste can help to bring down fever- especially with children. But you will need to buy it in paste form- I am not sure if it is available in the West but the paste is generally sold in grocery shops in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Asam jawa paste is usually used …
I want to address the issue of mobile or hand phone possible health effects because I personally experience unpleasant and slightly painful sensations on my cheeks, scalp as well as a little pain on my eye and eye- all of which happened on the RIGHT side where I hold the phone. These symptoms appeared almost …
Pain on the face, ears and eyes due to mobile phone usage- don’t ignore them Read More »
Are you are caffeine addict who also happened to be constantly having running nose or sinuses? If you cannot wake up without your morning cuppa and have evolved from the normal coffee into gourmet coffee of strong doses- lattes, espressos, moccas, cappuccinos, etc- watch the changes in your body. Do you notice that your body felt …
For a long time, I have been very concerned with children taking antibiotics whenever they have fever, cough or flu/cold. Sometimes, it is hard to blame the parents- because a child having fever has to be monitored because fever than goes too high may cause brain damage. And most of the time, both parents are …
Using antibiotics to treat infections in children increases the risk of recurrence Read More »
Is it just me or do you also notice that a number of people around you seemed to be down with flu, fever, cough or sore throat? Perhaps someone you know had just caught a chill and is down and out for about a week. You may resort to taking a course of antibiotics or …
From young, I had always suffer from sinusitis. When I was schooling, I used to wake up with running nose and I remembered my mom will take some cold medication back for me. After feeling very sleepy and struggling hard to stay awake (as the effect of some of the medication), I’ve decided to stop …
Reuters published an article “Body Pain may be due to Sinus Trouble” with the title above dated 22 September 08 linking the connection between ongoing sinus inflammation in relation to body pains. It is said that especially on older adults, conditions may be diagnosed as arthritis, depression, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome- is relieved once …
