What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? IBS is marked by abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal distension, and other symptoms that last for three months or longer. Symptoms of IBS vary for each person and can include: Abdominal gas and bloating Alternating diarrhea and constipation Mucus in the stool Nausea after eating […]
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Allergies are a yearly ordeal for most people; bouts of sneezing, streaming nose and eyes, headaches and more become common for some. Perhaps you struggle throughout the year because of mold, dust, or other unexplained reasons. This blog, written by Dr. Radhika Kamat, our expert functional medicine doctor in Singapore, will walk you through the […]
Anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with the stress that many adults and children experience in our modern world especially in Singapore. The fast paced life style anxiety is an epidemic in Singapore. Persistent worry, feeling overwhelmed, or being nervous about specific events, or even life in general, can contribute to the experience of anxiety. If this […]
‘Peri menopause’ encompasses 8-10 yrs before the final menstrual cycle. The term ‘menopause’ indicates a woman had no menstrual cycles for 1 year. Over the age of 40, a woman’s menstrual cycle becomes less consistent. An egg may not be released every single month, and this interferes with the production of hormones such as estrogen […]
This is another common reason I see kids at my door. It seems there is now a epidemic of children suffering with chronic digestive disorders. Almost 15% of children have functional abdominal pain – Functional means, there is no cause discovered to explain why the child is experiencing pain. The symptoms can be from nausea, […]
Another frustrating and confusing area for a lot of people (non celiac) and especially for those who have IBS. As a functional medicine doctor in Singapore, I see people come to my office with extremely restricted diets with a lot of fear about adding foods to the diet. Most are constantly concerned about distressing symptoms […]
An ingredient that can lead to a lot of confusion! We are told or heard that olive oil should not be heated, should be eaten raw etc. On the the other side, you may hear olive oil can be used in pan frying and other methods of cooking that involves heat. This can often be […]
As per the current medical stance, the two major leading cause of heart attacks today are abnormal lipids and Hypertension ( apart form smoking). Therefore, the solution is to use cholesterol lowering medications and hypertensive drugs. This data included sales from 83 countries covering 74% of the estimated 2018 world population of 7,631,091,000 people. […]
The wonderful world of supplements can be a bit overwhelming. Many supplements are available over-the-counter, yet this should not be taken as a license to self-prescribe or self-dose. Everyone’s health needs are different and an individualized health plan is vital for reaching optimum health. You may not even need a supplement, or you may need […]
Living in the tropics is fun !. Sunshine throughout the year accompanied with intermittent heavy rains and thunderstorms that lives a fresh green lush everywhere. But, the joys of living in the tropics also bring greater exposure to the bugs including mosquitos, ticks, and stinging insects such as wasps and bees. The majority of conventional […]