While there are many sinuses in the body, sinusitis often refers to the four spaces above and below the eyes that are related to the nose. The sinus is an air-filled space and would usually only have a thin layer of protective mucus to keep the space moist and trap microorganisms. They also help humidify
Iron is a mineral essential to health and plays an important role in the formation of haemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that helps to carry oxygen throughout the body. Lacking of iron in the body may lead to Iron deficiency anaemia, a condition whereby the body lacks of iron it needs to form haemoglobin. How is
A healthy immune system is vital to protect our body from infections. It has many types of organs and cells specialised in fighting germs. However, for people with diabetes, this system is compromised and thus, causing them to fall sick easily. How does diabetes affect the immune system Poor blood sugar control can affect white blood
Sleep is not just as simple as mankind’s favourite activity; it is an essential part of our live. Importance of sleep to our body is comparable to eating, drinking and breathing to live. Sleep allows our body and mind to recharge, allowing us to wake up the next day feeling refreshed and attentive. Sleep deprivation
Children are more prone to falling sick as their bodies are still building immunity to infections as they grow. This becomes more prominent in children who goes to child care centre and schools where germs can spread easily with kids playing in close proximity to each other. It is important to know the basics of
We Malaysians really love indulging in food especially during festive seasons like Hari Raya. We would go house to house and gather with family and friends, where we often indulge in delicious kuih raya, rendang, ketupat etc. Often at times we can’t resist a few more extra bites and tend to overindulge in high fat
The liver is truly an amazing organ in that it has a unique capacity to regenerate itself after damage. This means that after the liver is physically damaged (for example, a wound), chemically damaged (by drugs or alcohol), or after an injury or surgery to remove damaged tissue, the liver can regrow back to its
What is FODMAP FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. They are a group of non-digestible short-chain carbohydrates that draws in more water into the digestive tract. Since they are non-digestible, gut bacteria ferment them creating more gas. This increased in fluid and gas in the bowel leads to symptoms such as bloating, gas,
A woman’s body goes through multiple changes in physical, mental and hormonal, which makes them subject to specific nutrients that in needs of special attention throughout their lifespan. For example, teen nutritional requirement differs from those of postmenopausal women, and pregnant and lactating women require more particular nutrients than non-pregnant women. So, it is important
A child who is undernourished is at higher risk of falling ill more often as under nutrition impairs the immune system. Under nutrition can be due to lack of calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as a low intake of specific vitamins and minerals, but often it is a combination of these factors that
