Subtle Migraine Symptoms

Migraine pain is complex, and so are the signs and symptoms that let you know you’re experiencing more than just a headache. A few early warning signs begin even days or hours before a migraine hits you, and other common symptoms like nausea occur along with the migraine pain.  As frustrating as migraines are, they

Migraine Trigger

Alcohol  Be careful at cocktail parties! Beer, red wine, sherry, and vermouth contain large amounts of tyramine, one of the most powerful migraine triggers. A bigger reason to steer clear of booze is that any type of alcohol causes dehydration, which is a major cause of headaches. If you’re drinking, it’s always a good idea to alternate alcoholic

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

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 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

Stroke By The Numbers

Stroke By The Numbers : Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.  A stroke happens every 40 seconds.  Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.  Every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke.  Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.  www.stroke.org