Sinusitis & Headache

Many people think their headaches are due to sinusitis, but this isn’t usually the case. Although headaches can be a symptom of sinusitis, sinusitis is a distinct medical condition. Sinusitis is an inflammation and/or infection of the sinuses. Some of the causes include allergies, smoke, respiratory infections and immune deficiency. Sinusitis may have a sudden

Neurological Exam

Neurological Examination is an evaluation of a person’s nervous system that can be performed in the doctor’s office. It may be performed with instruments, such as lights and reflex hammers, and usually does not cause any pain to the patient. During a neurological examination, the neurologist reviews the patient’s health history with special attention to

Neurological Disorder

Neurological disorders are as follows: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sleep Disorders Headaches Epilepsy Migraines Multiple Sclerosis Pinched Nerves Strokes Alzheimer’s Disease Seizures Numbness Peripheral Neuropathies Movement Disorders Parkinson’s Disease Details provided by author, Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo an Adult Neurologist in Manila, Philippines

Spiritually Fit

  Discover the qualities of a healthy spirit and take steps to exercise your faith. Spiritual health brings satisfaction and happiness, just as physical health does. But you can’t get healthy spiritually by joining a spin class or running a marathon. Spiritual health requires spiritual exercises. In a letter to his young assistant Timothy, the Apostle Paul

Mentally Fit

How to keep brain mentally fit? 1. Keep your brain active. Read the papers, solve crosswords, figure out puzzles, socialize, and keep contact with people. 2. Discuss the kinds of medication you are using with your family doctor. Some medicines (including sleeping pills) and certain combinations of medicines may adversely affect your memory 3. Eat healthy. Lack of

Physically Fit

Why is it Important to Be Physically Fit? People who are physically fit are also healthier, are able to maintain their most optimum weight, and are also not prone to cardiac and other health problems. In order to maintain a relaxed state of mind, a person should be physically active. A person who is fit

Exercise for Health

Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Check out

A healthy balance diet by Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo

A healthy balance diet is the key to getting it right. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Most adults are overweight or obese. That means many of us are eating more than we need, and should

What is Tension Headache?

Tension headaches is the most common type, feel like a constant ache or pressure around the head, especially at the temples or back of the head and neck. Not as severe as migraines, they don’t usually cause nausea or vomiting, and they rarely halt daily activities.  Over-the-counter treatments, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen (Tylenol), are

What is Migraine Headache?

A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet