Do you struggle with heartburn, gas, bloating and constipation? These symptoms mirror whatever is happening in your digestive system. Changes in stomach acid, gut immunity and gastrointestinal flora—the complex ecosystem of bacteria in your digestive system, occasion changes in your overall gut health. This can cause inflammation which leads to various symptoms of discomfort. Want […]
Many Kenyans are wearing gloves when out in public. Though it is not wrong, it defeats the purpose when the gloves are worn and disposed of wrongly. Many factors play into why gloves aren’t always an effective protection measure outside of direct patient care. Torn or ripped gloves, you could put them on or take […]
What is obesity? Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. It reduces life expectancy as well as the quality of life. Obesity increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index […]
Having a nutrient-dense smoothie as part of your meals every day will help you avoid packing the unnecessary pounds. This is because healthy smoothies curb hunger pangs and even promote weight loss thanks to their filling fibre and muscle-building protein Smoothies can no doubt be a part of your strategy for healthy, lasting weight loss—if […]
While some vaginal odour is normal, a strong, unpleasant smell that is persistent can be cause for alarm. A musty odour especially one that persists for days and smells like fish can be a symptom of a health issue. Abnormal vaginal odour is often accompanied by other symptoms, including greyish-white discharge, burning and itching. Together, […]
As many communities in Kenya begin to slowly reopen and resume some regular activities that were restricted or closed due to the Coronavirus, Dr. Noah Akala, Public Health Specialist, recommends social distancing measures for the indefinite future. “Multiple studies now demonstrate the high risk of asymptomatic transmission of the virus by people who don’t know […]
The Government of Kenya on Saturday, May 18, announced the extension of the measures put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, in the same vein, the Government has given guidelines on how certain restaurants can resume partial operations. Many organizations that precautionarily closed shop are wondering how to safely explore […]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our norms. With schools closed and families at home together, days can be long or short pegged on so many factors. It is not surprising that your teens are beyond bored, what with the social distancing advisory that sees to it that they remain in the house with limited activities […]
On this auspicious occasion when we commemorate the International Day of the Nurse, we also concurrently mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Madam Florence Nightingale, that famous patron of our profession. At MedLux International Hospital, we join the global healthcare community to highlight the pivotal role that of nurses play in the healthcare […]
In a bid to catch up with life, we often put sleep in the back seat. Despite the economy slowing down, our sleeping habits may not have changed much. Sleep or lack thereof affects how you feel throughout the day and nutrition plays a major role in how well you sleep What you eat relates […]
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