In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your period is a reflection of your blood and qi (the circulating life force). According to TCM, a pain-free period requires abundant blood to flow freely throughout your body. Your TCM practitioner will go through your medical history with you and determine the cause and remedy for your painful cramps.… Read More
As summer arrives in Hong Kong, so too does a new wave of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). This common childhood disease is most prevalent in Hong Kong from May to July, and October to December. We spoke to pediatrician Dr. June Chan 陳善珩醫生 about what to look out for during HFMD season… Read More
There’s a lot to think about when you get pregnant. In Hong Kong, we have a paradox of choice – we can choose from public, private and a mix of both health services when accessing pregnancy and birth care. Where do you start? With the expertise of Dr. Edmund Hon 韓慶璋醫生, an obstetrician who has… Read More
If you are like the Healthy Matters’ office, you’re probably crazy for dim sum. We would eat it three meals a day, 7 days a week if we could. But if you’re an allergy or suspected allergy sufferer, do you know which dishes to avoid? Every restaurant is likely to have a slightly different… Read More
Let’s make this summer fun with your children! Try to do at least one fun activity each week of the summer with your children. If you have time for more, all the better! The idea is to find ways to connect with them. When there is connection, there is more cooperation. Below are a… Read More
Do you or your family have unexplained allergies or persistent rashes? Or perhaps you have a new baby coming along and want to clear your house of any products or items that may cause a reaction to your little one. Our cupboards, drawers and cabinets are full of chemicals that may cause skin irritation. The… Read More
Endometriosis is a common disease, affecting approximately 10% of women. In Hong Kong, it’s estimated that many women are suffering from the symptoms but remain undiagnosed. This is a disease that affect women’s quality of life so it’s important that our society develops compassion and the tools to help women suffering with the disease. We… Read More
If you think being near a crying baby on a flight is a fate worse than death, you haven’t been the parent of that screaming child. With a little preparation, it’s possible to stave off ear pain. We checked in with ENT specialist Dr. David Ho 何志謙醫生 about how to avoid ear pain for the… Read More
As much as the Hong Kong government tries their best to keep everyone safe and sound, life doesn’t stop when a typhoon hits. What if you have a scheduled surgery or facing a medical emergency? We bring you clarity on medical care in a typhoon or black rain signal. PRIVATE HEALTH SECTOR MEDICAL… Read More
Routines allow families to get things done, spend time together and have fun. Every family has its own unique set of routines. Routines help family members know who should do what, when, in what order and how often. Why are family routines important? 1 – Routines reduce the number of power struggles and… Read More
