Making lifestyle changes is one way people with hypertension can do to improve their condition. An activity I encourage my patients to try is forest bathing. Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese lifestyle concept that involves immersing oneself in nature to improve physical and mental well-being. It does not involve physical exercise, […]

Today, I want to shed some light on a crucial aspect of healthcare: the significance of obtaining a proper diagnosis before starting any treatment. It’s essential to understand that a proper diagnosis serves as the foundation for effective and targeted medical interventions, optimizing the chances of successful outcomes. That’s why I highly recommend considering the […]

Sleep is an essential physiological process that is vital for physical and mental health. As we age, our sleep patterns tend to change, and we may experience changes in the amount, quality, and timing of our sleep. In this article, we will explore how sleep patterns change with age and how sleep quality impacts hypertension. […]

Can You Drink Cold Water in Hot Weather? With the current heat wave, the messenger services are awash with well meant health advice. One such advice I’ve recently come across is a warning to avoid cold water, both for drinking and as a means to cool down. The reason given is that “somebody did that […]

Why is it So Hard to Curb Hypertension? Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of the blood flowing through the arteries is consistently high. This pressure can cause damage to the arteries, heart, and other vital organs of the body if left untreated. Hypertension is a […]

Have you had people telling you to go easy on the coffee because you have hypertension? With a subspecialty in hypertension, I often have hypertensive patients with concerns on the amount of caffeine they can take, and how it would affect their blood pressure. If you have similar concerns, and you are wondering if you […]

The warm weather we have been experiencing for the past week is set to stretch into the next two weeks of May. With temperature expected to stay high in the next few weeks, many people will have occasional moments of feeling giddy. This may happen all the more so in people who are struggling to […]

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic and progressive condition that could evolved into a serious medical challenge when left untreated. It can be potentially life threatening in severe cases. In this article, we will take a closer look at CHF and its various aspects, including diagnosis, stages, warning signs, and treatment options. What is […]

The month-long fast of Ramadan this year started on 23 March and will end on 22 April 2023. Ramadan is a holy month to Muslims where they aim to grow spiritually. It is a month of fasting, introspection and prayers. However, observing the fast is not as straightforward for someone with a chronic condition such […]