How to get a Prescription in times of Lockdown

In times of Community Quaratine (Lockdown); It is certainly difficult to have your regular medical check up or getting an updated Prescription for you to buy your medicine. VIDEO ONLINE CONSULTATION with your specialist now available in the Philippines. Get a quick, convenient and secure way to digitally connect with your neurologist (specialist) without having to queueContinue reading “How to get a Prescription in times of Lockdown”

Adult Neurologist in Manila

  Are you searching for a Neurologist in manila? A Board Certified Neurologist in Metro Manila. Dr Winnie Lim Khoo was born in the Philippines & is fluent in English, Chinese, Filipino & Ilonggo dialects.  Specialized training in the field of Neurology at Makati Medical Center & New York Presbyterian Hospital & University of Copenhagen Denark.   Field of Specialization  Dra. WinnieContinue reading “Adult Neurologist in Manila”

Parkinson’s Disease : When to see your neurologist?

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson’s disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. In the early stagesContinue reading “Parkinson’s Disease : When to see your neurologist?”

First Aid during Stroke or Brain Attack

A stroke occurs when there’s bleeding into your brain or when normal blood flow to your brain is blocked. Within minutes of being deprived of essential nutrients, brain cells start dying — a process that may continue over the next several hours. Seek immediate medical assistance immediately. A stroke is a true emergency. The sooner treatment isContinue reading “First Aid during Stroke or Brain Attack”

What is Stress?

These days you can’t turn on the television or the radio, or pick up a newspaper or a magazine without someone going on about Stress.  And if they are not directly talking about Stress, maybe they are giving you some information that is likely to get you stressed – the failing global economy, wars and terrorism, climateContinue reading “What is Stress?”

How can STRESS causes HEADACHE?

Headaches are a common response to stress. The 3 most common types of headaches seen in an outpatient care setting are muscular tension headaches, migraines, and temporomandibular joint pain. These headaches have different causes, but the underlying initiator is often stress. Stress can cause muscular tension headaches because the stress reaction (or fight-or-flight response) naturallyContinue reading “How can STRESS causes HEADACHE?”

Tips on How to Improve your Memory

By the time you’ve reached adulthood, your brain has developed millions of neural pathways that help you process and recall information quickly, solve familiar problems, and execute familiar tasks with a minimum of mental effort. But if you always stick to these well-worn paths, you aren’t giving your brain the stimulation it needs to keepContinue reading “Tips on How to Improve your Memory”

FHM : Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

A rare but severe form of migraine that causes temporary paralysis-sometimes lasting several days-on one side of the body prior to or during a headache. Symptoms such as vertigo, a pricking or stabbing sensation, and problems seeing, speaking, or swallowing may begin prior to the headache pain and usually stop shortly thereafter. When it runsContinue reading “FHM : Familial Hemiplegic Migraine”

Basilar-Type Migraine

Mainly affecting children and adolescents, this includes Migraine with aura symptoms that originate from the brainstem, but without motor weakness. It occurs most often in teenage girls and may be associated with their menstrual cycle. Symptoms include partial or total loss of vision or double vision, dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo), poor muscle coordination, slurredContinue reading “Basilar-Type Migraine”

Prevent Vomiting during Nausea

When you begin to feel nauseated, you may be able to prevent vomiting by: Drinking small amounts of clear, sweetened liquids such as soda or fruit juices (except orange and grapefruit juices, because these are too acidic) Resting either in a sitting position or in a propped lying position; activity may worsen nausea and mayContinue reading “Prevent Vomiting during Nausea”