Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) Incidence of fatty liver has been increasing globally. Overall pooled global prevalence has been reported to be around 24%. However, in westernized Asian populations, including in Singapore, its prevalence appears to be higher; prevalence rates as high as 40% been reported which is alarming. Although we know that […]
Author Archives: Dr Radhika Kamat
IBS is a label given to a group of people who have one or more of very common digestive symptoms. There are many other symptoms that are covered under the IBS umbrella, but four major symptoms usually stand out. Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal Distension Bloating […]
“What Cookware Should I Use?” It’s a question I receive often. With all the available choices today in cookware, there seems to be many varying opinions as to which type of cookware is truly safe. As much as we emphasize on a clean diet, it is equally important to realize that the choice of cookware […]
Are you determining whether or not GAPS diet is a good fit for you or your family? You may have heard amazing healing journeys from some friends, and not-so-positive ones from others. Mixed experiences like this can be very confusing for people, especially parents who want to heal their children. I see both of these […]
Most people wake up each morning and go to the washroom without much thought about it. However, when you start getting severe pain in your stomach, and looser and looser stool, especially when there is blood in the toilet bowl, waking up and going to the washroom can be an intensely stressful experience. People who […]
A Naturopathic Child is a Healthy Child! Naturopathic medicine and natural remedies work very well in children from infancy through adolescence. In this blog, Dr. Radhika Kamat, a leading naturopath in Singapore, discusses the effect of natural medicine on children. Does Naturopathic Medicine Work For Kids? Yes,children tend to respond very well to the safe […]
Most people think of infections as something that happens acutely, and that’s for good reason; common viruses, like those that cause common cold or a stomach virus, have a distinct beginning and an end. You become ill, suffer for a few days, and recover. However, some people suffer from chronic infections. In these cases, the […]
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct healing art that combines the use of nature’s wisdom with rigors of modern science. It is not simply the application of evidence based herbs, food and therapies, but the main goal is to build health through investigating and treating the root cause of the imbalance. It involves use of natural […]
Chronic infections (viral, bacterial or protozoal) like EBV, HHV strep, or lyme, genetic mutations, dysbiosis, heavy metal or environmental toxicities are few of the common out of many root causes of Chronic disease and autoimmunity. I am one of a small number of doctors on the island working in this emerging science of chronic disease […]
What is Fire Cider? Fire cider, a hot beverage popularized by Rosemary Glad, works wonders if you are suffering from a cold, sinus discomfort, congestion, or sluggishness associated with a cold. If you or your child is prone to colds, try this herbal beverage out! I’ve added the original recipe below, but you can get […]