A common myth of taking medicines to get rid of stomach aches and pains

It is known that stress and anxiety can make you feel an occasional or recurring pressure in your stomach, sometimes it is intensified by cramping or pain. Some people prefer to buy over-the-counter medications in a nearby pharmacy store to relieve the sy More

GERD diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, describes the return of the stomach’s contents back into the oesophagus. It is prevalent in Hong Kong. If patients are suffering from GERD, they may experience a burning sensation (heartburn) in the chest (usually More

Ignoring Hernia Symptoms Could Lead To Emergency

Hernias happen when internal organs, such as intestines, protrude through a weak point or tear in the lower abdominal wall, forming a lump in the abdomen or groin. More

Exercising immediately after eating might cause appendicitis, is it true?

You may have probably heard your mum say this before: “Don’t run after eating! Later get appendix (appendicitis)!” Sometimes, the abdominal cramping after eating tends to happen often with a workout. It makes many people believe the saying is true. Does j More

Probiotics: What You Need To Know

The definition of probiotics identified by FAO and WHO is the live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. According to a research carried out in the 1970s, probiotics may help lower the risk for sev More