A few weeks ago, I attended Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)’s Healthcare Day at their campus in Bandar Sungai Long. A big part of this Healthcare Day was the promotion of their Traditional Chinese Medicine course, so I decided to learn a little bit about it. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system…
Aging may not be quite as gradual as it seems. A new study from Stanford University in California has revealed that there are two periods when aging seems to accelerate. These two spurts tend to occur around age 44 and again at age 60, the study found. In the study, 108 participants ranging from 25 to…
For a long time, talking about death and funerals has been seen as a taboo – a topic to be avoided and shunned. However, attitude towards death is slowly changing. Young people nowadays are more open to talking about death and dying, perhaps partly due to the Covid pandemic. Here is a simple article about…
I recently came across a home remedy that actually works to clear viral warts on the skin. The ingredients are simply baking soda and oil. I choose to use DoTERRA’s fractionated coconut oil. The oil is used as a base for the baking soda. Mix both up until it becomes like a paste. Then, put…
Unlike a PCR test that requires a doctor or lab technician to perform and a lab to process, a Covid rapid test kit (rtk) is easy to use, and can be performed by anyone who can read and follow the instructions in the test kit. PCR test result can take up to 24 hours but…
Paxlovid is a drug that is approved under emergency use for the treatment of Covid-19 infection. However, this drug is not for everyone who has the Covid-19 infection because it has quite a number of side effects. At the same time, this drug has not fully completed the necessary clinical trials and is not approved…
Those aged 60 and above can receive a second Covid-19 vaccine booster dose voluntarily four to six months after their first booster. For people aged 18 to 59, they can get their second booster shot if they have chronic diseases and after consulting a medical practitioner. This includes those who are at clinical risk of…
Paxlovid antiviral therapy is effective for high-risk COVID-19 patients who have mild to moderate symptoms to prevent the disease from worsening. However, the antiviral treatment has to be initiated within five (5) days from the onset of symptoms. Therefore, if you are in a high-risk group, get a medical assessment early to determine your eligibility…
Beginning 1 March 2022, the protocol for close contact who are fully vaccinated (2 initial doses plus a booster dose) and asymptomatic has been relaxed further. This group of people do not need to be quarantined. However, they will still need to monitor their health status daily, looking out for early symptoms. In addition, they…
Below are useful recently updated flowcharts for those who are diagnosed with Covid-19 infection (positive case) and their close contacts. Flowchart for Positive Case Flowchart for Close Contact