Heart disease is the number one killer of women age 35 and older…. More women actually die of heart attack (or AMI, Acute Myocardial Infarction) than breast cancer alone. Several factors that increase the risk have been identified. The more risk factors a woman has, the greater her risk of having a heart attack. While […]
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The great Mammogram debate
The mammogram debate was revived last month when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts appointed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, recommended that women at average risk start mammograms at age 50, not 40, and get them every other year, not every year. Mammography remains the most […]
Let the sunshine in… and Vitamin D!
Vitamin D, the powerful “sunshine” nutrient, is now known for many benefits including protection from multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. Although Vitamin D deficiency had been noted more than a hundred years ago, it is only recent research that has unearthed the wide-ranging impact of D deficiency. So get tested now to find […]
Melanoma “Know How”
While exposure to sunlight is thought to be a major cause of melanoma, the fact that Australian office workers have a higher incidence of melanoma than outdoor workers on the parts of the body that are usually covered suggests that we must all be cautious. Even if you were under cover this summer, now is […]
The Dangers of EMF radiation
A leading newspaper from the UK recently reported that the World Health Organization is about to reveal that its US$30 million, decade-long investigation in 13 countries and on almost 13,000 people has found long term use of mobile phones may lead to cancer –and the internationally-respected body will soon issue a public health message with […]
Swine Flu Basics
By Dr Lily Wong, MBBS (UK) MRCGP DRCOG BPharm (UK) As was to be expected, Swine Flu (H1N1) has hit Hong Kong following the arrival from Mexico — via Shanghai — of an infected 25-year-old. As a result, we joined much of the rest of the world in moving to “emergency” status for our pandemic […]
Homeopathy Travel Kits
For those wishing to use homeopathic remedies while travelling, please book a mini consultation with new therapist Charlotte Douglas at Holistic Central. After the consultation, you will also be able to purchase one of our specially prepared Homeopathic Travel Kits which contain selected remedies ideal for travel. Call 2523 8490 / 2523 836. Homeopathic Solutions […]