Lyme disease, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, presents unique challenges to those affected. As a leading Naturopathic doctor in Singapore, Dr. Kamat has seen a rise in awareness and the availability of specialised treatment options that can help patients manage this complex condition effectively. For a consultation with Dr. Kamat about infectious or auto-immune conditions, please […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that signals the gradual shift toward menopause. It generally occurs in the 8-10 years leading up to the final menstrual cycle, during which the body undergoes significant hormonal changes. As a practitioner of functional medicine in Singapore, Dr. Radhika Kamat has helped countless women understand symptoms […]
Abdominal pain in children is surprisingly common, and it can leave parents feeling helpless as they watch their child struggle with discomfort. Whether it’s a mild tummy ache or recurring pain that seems to have no clear cause, it’s important to understand what might be behind the discomfort and how you can help your child […]
I often speak with patients who are fearful of adding new foods to their diet. Perhaps they have certain non-celiac digestive issues, or maybe they suffer from IBS (most common). Many of these patients have extremely restrictive diets because of bowel irregularities, bloating, headaches and more Practitioners often jump on the “gluten free” bandwagon and […]
Olive oil – it’s an ingredient that causes lots of confusion! We are often told that olive oil should not be heated, should be eaten raw, and other things. On the other hand, you may have heard that olive oil can be used in pan frying and other methods of cooking that involve heat. This […]
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 […]