Articles about health improvement and exercise from Dr. Susan Jamieson’s Hong Kong Integrative Medical Practice.
Fibromyalgia affects muscles and tissues, causing fatigue, poor sleep, and chronic muscle pain. While conventional western medicine treats the symptoms, the goal of functional medicine is to understand the root causes and treat them directly.
Statins to lower cholesterol are some of the most frequently taken drugs in our society. If you are taking statins and supplements you may not be absorbing certain vitamins and minerals and further affect blood cholesterol levels.
Chronic fatigue syndrome, known technically as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appears to be caused by any of several factors: infection, hormonal changes, issues with the immune system, or a combination of these. Intriguing new research points to an additional possibility: damage to mitochondria in living cells.
Today we discuss whether you really need to take vitamins and minerals. Most Hong Kong residents will find that their health benefits by taking specific supplements. Here's why.
Proper kidney function is vital. Your kidneys eliminate waste from your system, balance nutrients and water in your blood, and produce vitamin D.
Most professionals agree, there is no lower age limit on massage therapy. Even babies benefit from the occasional gentle rub-down, working growing muscles.
The benefits of sophrology are legion. Its techniques can have significant impacts on stress and other issues of the body and mind.
Many health problems can be caused by or made worse by parasites. A holistic doctor can help you identify parasites and resolve your issues.
Low stomach acid can be the root cause of indigestion, heartburn, and even serious nutritional deficiencies. Treatment with antacids can make it worse.
We continue with Part 2 of our article on the Causes of Fatigue, where I list the the most common issues I look for when trying to identify the root causes.
When a patient comes to me looking for help with exhaustion, I know how important it is to identify the root causes of fatigue. Here's what I look for.
I have a series of exercises which you can do before and after flying to help prevent unnecessary pain and discomfort.
