Make your world stop spinning !

Does the term ‘vertigo’ mean something to you? If not, think in more familiar terms of dizziness or lightheadedness. Chances are that you have experienced this sensation at least once in your life.

A world without colour

Have you ever seen a breathtaking picturesque scene of Mother Nature in all her glory and wondered how beautiful life can be, while taking in every shade of colour? But what would happen if you were plunged into a world of shadows, unable to see certain colours or worse a world consisting only of grey? This is the day in a life of a person suffering from colour blindness.   

Treat a sore throat, don’t worry over it

Query: “I am a 36-year-old woman suffering from what I believe is a bad case of sore throat. I find a painful and scratchy sensation in my throat. The pain worsens when I swallow or talk and I find it quite difficult to swallow. The back of my throat, especially my tonsils, seems to have swollen and is red in colour. My voice is hoarse when I speak. Though I am inclined to believe that this is a mere sore 

Myth Buster

MYTH: 100 brush strokes a day can give you healthy hair    

Tackling Restless Leg Syndrome

“I am fed up of this overwhelming urge to move my legs when lying down at night, resulting in a disturbed sleep. This condition makes me tired and exhausted when waking up the following morning. 

Remedies for intolerable heel ache

“When I wake up my feet hurt. I can’t tolerate the pain arising from the ball of my foot when I get up from the bed. The first few steps are impossible to take. I walk awkwardly for some time and there is this tendency to fall as well.”  

Pulling the internet addict out of the closet

The Internet is a technical equipment that has the power to change the social structure and also in a positive sense develop it. The Internet has become a daily requirement of everybody, as we now have easy access to a broad area of information, research on education, entertainment and avenues that can be used to communicate.   

Peeping Through The Windows Of Modern Medicine

Health is a trending topic at the tip of every one’s tongue today. There are many diseases that endanger one’s health with many more new diseases being discovered daily. Some can be cured while others can’t. Some may be fatal while others aren’t. 

How we can best treat Varicose Veins

Are you also an individual who has been experiencing an unbearable achy pain in your legs since recently? On top of it, did you happen to notice some weird,

Aerobic exercise and arthritis

Query: I find Dr Himantha Athukorale’s articles the most informative possibly because there are family members suffering from joint diseases. Could you please explain the condition of ‘synovitis’.  Thanks and regards

Myth Buster

MYTH: Mouthwash can help with bad breath.  

Lets make cancer a socially acceptable topic

Cancer is everyone’s greatest fear in this day and age, due to its unpredictable nature. It’s a topic that’s taboo in a country like Sri Lanka and people aren’t willing to speak openly about it.  However Dr. Tan Wu Meng, Consultant, Medical Oncology at the Parkway Cancer Centre in Singapore states otherwise and encourages the public to spread awareness on the subject.  

SMARTPHONE SYNDROME

Keep your baby safe by avoiding these toxins!

Mums would do anything to protect their babies and ensure safety. It’s an instinct they’re born with. Yet, according to environmental studies, children are exposed to as much as 27 dangerous chemicals a day through personal care products. Mothers allow this not because they don’t care for their children or knowingly expose them to danger, but because they lack knowledge. They don’t understand how dangerous these chemicals

Gastritis An internal inferno that devours from within

Burning sensation in your tummy? Nauseous? Loss of appetite? Well, stakes are high on the fact that you are suffering from gastritis. Our health takes a back seat in our race against time to keep up with the busy schedules that dictate over us every day. 

Toenail Fungus -How to prevent yourself

Also known as Onychomycosis or tinea unguium toenail fungi are defined as an overgrowth of fungi in the nails of the toes.

Is your heart on the ‘right’ side ?

Medicine is a gloomy and serious topic for most people, with illnesses,needles, hospitals and suffering coming to the forefront of their minds. But as many aspects of mother nature are,

Myth Buster

MYTH: Drinking green tea can help you lose weight and boosts your metabolism  

Is there numbness and tingling in your fingers?

‘Numbness in hands’ is a common complaint encountered by the primary care physicians worldwide. The most frequent cause for numbness and tingling of the hand is the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). But how relevant is this topic to you?   

Handling workplace stress

Everyone experiences stress in their lives, and at times it becomes unmanageable. Work stress is far more dangerous than the other stresses in life. A considerable degree of work stress is essential to perform well and too much of it is so harmful that it could lead to depression and many other mental and physical diseases.   

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Dealing with red hot joints

“A young lady has difficulty moving her hands in the mornings. She has painful, swollen joints which are stiff even hours after waking up. Her leg joints are red and hot.

All you need to know about Morning sickness

It is said that motherhood is the greatest crown a woman could bear. But as with everything worth having in life, the road to this is not an easy one. Pregnancy brings with it many new ordeals, 

Prevent Neural Tube Defects

Folic Acid is a B vitamin which is vital for the formation of red blood cells. Folic Acid, together with vitamin B12, is essential for the development of red blood cells. A lack of Folic Acid can cause “Macrocytic Anaemia.” In addition to red blood cells, the formation of folic acid is essential for DNA formation. Folic Acid is a vital vitamin that can prevent birth conditions called neural tube defects.  

Myth Buster

MYTH:  Eating carrots will improve your eyesight  

Dissociative Identity Disorder- How DID I get there?

Previously known as Multiple personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is now referred to as a complex psychological condition with at least two split or distinct and relatively enduring 

Ouch! Tooth Sensitivity Strikes Again

Does an excruciatingly painful sensation flare up every time you sink your teeth into something hot, cold or sweet? This can be torture especially if you are a foodie and live to eat. It isn’t always just 

Reports of side-effects with Cosmetics increasing

Reports of adverse events associated with cosmetics and personal care products sold in the U.S. more than doubled last year, due in large part to complaints about WEN by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioners, a new study suggests.  

Relatives of people with fatty liver cirrhosis also at risk

 If a parent or sibling has cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a person’s odds of having liver scarring are more than 12 times higher than for people without close relatives who have this condition, a small study finds.  

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a type of cancer developing in breast cells. Breast cancer usually begins in the inner lining of milk ducts or lobules supplying milk.

The road to fitness through CARDIO

We, living in this modernized world are highly competitive, running a never-ending rat race. Most of us heat up our chairs all day to meet career goals, hardly paying any attention to the importance of exercise. In a society like this, sparing some extra time working-out is encouraged in order to be healthy.