Health Articles

Parasitic Diseases in Hong Kong

Human parasites carry parasitic diseases

Parasites exist around around the world, but types of parasites vary by region. A parasite such as lung fluke may be more prevalent in Southeast Asia than in North America. With Parasites come parasitic diseases. They can range from relatively benign and innocuous, to irritating and uncomfortable, to fatal. These are some of those found here in Hong Kong.

Stomach Pain: Eight Causes

Stomach Pain Causes

Stomach pain strikes all of us at some point, with varying degrees of discomfort from mild to extreme. While stomach pain can be caused by relatively benign issues, there are also causes that should be addressed medically.

Heavy Metal Poisoning Treatment

Heavy Metal Poisoning Treatment Can Remove Industrial Pollutants

Heavy metal poisoning is a serious problem in the world today. Metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium are all too prevalent in the environment. Even metals that we need in our diets such as iron, copper, and zinc are overly present in the modern environment and can cause trouble in excessive quantities. Fortunately there are proven methods of heavy metal poisoning treatment.

Kinesiology And Pain Management

Kinesiology And Pain Management Is Very Effective

Kinesiology is literally “the science of movement.” How we move, how our joints and muscles work in concert. Kinesiology and pain management fit together perfectly, with kinesiology often applied to upper and lower back pain, treating shoulder injuries, and managing knee problems.

Microbiome: The Life That Sustains You

gut microbiome

Microbiome. It’s a word that has seen a great deal of press coverage of late, for good reason. Your microbiome is the collection of bacteria living on and within your body. Hundreds of species, and billions of individual bacterial cells, make it up. Many of them you simply cannot live without. They process food in your gut, transferring nutrients to your bloodstream. Some boost your immune system by acting as a first line of defense against infection.