The Health Blog

Hair loss can be caused by various factors. It could be that you are not eating healthy foods, or that you are using a hair product that is causing a bad reaction to your hair. I had a friend who only realized that he had a problem with hair loss after using a hair product is recommended by another friend of his. When using the product, his hair began to fall at an alarming rate and it was only when it was visible that he recognized that the use of the product was the problem. Fortunately for him, that he had his hair back. Of course, there are many reputable services such as a hair restoration surgeon which can do the required hair transplant surgery to get your hair back.

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Most of us will slow down a bit, physically and mentally, as we get older but there is a big difference between occasional forgetfulness and senility, or senile dementia. Here is what to look for if you are concerned that someone in your family may be suffering from this condition, which is often connected with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Obesity is spreading at a rapid pace all over the globe and the day is not far when it may become a global epidemic. The dramatic increase of this disease is occurring in both children and adults. Obesity is a serious problem and does not come alone. It indicates the arrival of a host of other side effects among obese people such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, stroke, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, breathing disorders including obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome, osteoarthritis, gallstone formation and the list is endless. A list of side effects in women due to obesity includes increased infertility, a higher risk of obstetric complications, which strongly relate to the polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some recent evidence from epidemiologic studies also adds to this list with diseases like postmenopausal breast cancer, and cancers of the colon, endometrium, and pancreas.

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One of China’s top doctors has disclosed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has shown signs of mutation and can kill human victims more easily if treatment is not given early enough, newspapers reported on Tuesday. Zhong Nanshan, an expert on respiratory diseases, told reporters in Beijing that vigilance should be kept up especially when H5N1 human cases are surfacing at a time when seasonal human influenza is at a peak.

Zhong was quoted by the Ming Pao newspaper as saying:

“When avian flu is around and human flu appears, this will raise the chances of avian flu turning into a human flu. We have to be very alert and careful in March. People who were killed by bird flu last year and this year were too poor to seek treatment. If you happen to have high fever and pneumonia, you must seek treatment fast.”

Three Chinese died this year of H5N1 bird flu and they were infected probably through contact with sick poultry. The World Health Organisation said there was no evidence of transmission between humans in all three cases.

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Every now and then, I believe everyone has a panic attack. Fear is natural and if you have a big meeting tomorrow, you should definitely try out these tips on how to suppress your panic attacks!

1. Stop taking too much caffeine, it would increase your panic attacks rather than suppressing it
2. Too much sugar would also trigger panic attacks. Consume moderately
3. Use honey instead of sugar, it is sweet but does not have adverse effects from sugar
4. Vitamins help regulate your bodily function
5. Drink enough water so that your body functions properly instead of last minute dehydration
6. Sleep is crucial to your health and having enough sleep would help you be more confident the next day
7. I read a good book to help calm myself down
8. Always try different methods to relax yourself — after all, what’s the big deal of having a big meeting right?

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