Covid belly is a problem we all have this year! Menopause and hormone changes just makes it worse. Weight loss is definitely on the map right now as we all like to look good and a few of us can afford a whole new wardrobe! I’m excited to tell you that finally there is an […]
Dr Denny’s experience…Recently I am seeing a lot of men with low testosterone levels. Even as young as their 30s, although most in the 40s and 50s. James was 42, went to the gym frequently however in the past six months had noticed a lot of fat around his abdomen which was just not shifting. His diet was excellent, and there was no obvious reason for this. Also, his muscle mass was not increasing despite having regular personal training sessions. Although normally patients would complain of low sex drive or energy levels…
ABDOMINAL PAIN -PART ONE Message from Dr Denny Tang As a doctor in Hong Kong for so many years, I see patients who have had many consultations with public and private doctors regarding abdominal pains, perhaps had operations even, but have not been properly diagnosed or helped. Last week I saw a […]
Testosterone in Women We have noticed for years that perimenopause woman often lose their sex drive; and that the resulting loss in libido not only has a negative impact on relationships but can take away much pleasure and funs in later life. There are also mental and emotional cognitive effect. How often have I heard […]
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Despite being liberated from the pain associated with menstruation, the fact that the ovaries stop producing progesterone and estrogen after menopause will lead various symptoms that greatly affects your quality of life. These include insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes (Sudden heating of the neck, causing sweating and shivering), deterioration to sleeping […]
Functional Medicine is similar to Integrative Medicine, however more focused on addressing the underlying causes of disease. Integrative Medicine takes into account different avenues of diagnosis – pathological; chemical; emotional. Briefly, we can divide underlying causes into three categories of imbalance; Tip 1 -Your emotions We live such busy lives nowadays that we forget stress, […]
There’s good evidence that if you make lifestyle changes that reduce inflammation, you will reduce the incidence or symptoms of many chronic conditions.
Our continued part two article on psoriasis gives you some tips on what you can do at home to avoid psoriasis flare-ups.
Time spent with trees, animals and green plants can help the condition known as directed attention fatigue. If the big city is throwing you off balance with too much stimulation, here’s how to help yourself.
If your health issue isn’t responding to “quick fixes” and your prescriptions are causing side effects, it’s time to choose a functional medicine approach.
