Beware of the lurking threats in your home
There are little considered dangers lurking in all our homes. We’re talking of household chemicals that make our daily lives easier but which can also cause harm. According to the National Poisons Information Centre, there is a sharp rise in the number of reported cases of household poisoning. “This is the new trend that we’ve [...]
Finding meaning through suffering
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl – Man’s Search for Meaning. It is more than 70 years after the Holocaust, the genocide where six million Jews were killed by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime. I was reminded of this when I read [...]
When the liver can’t take any more
The liver is a large organ (weighing about three pounds) that is located in the right upper abdomen, beneath the rib cage. Cirrhosis is the term used to describe a diseased liver that has been severely scarred, usually due to many years of continuous injury. The liver performs many functions that are essential to life [...]
Am I too thin?
‘Eat. Drink. Live! is Consultant Dietician Sigrid S. de Silva’s third book and includes a wealth of information on nutrition, diet and lifestyle changes. In this book, Sigrid, while explaining the importance of diet and nutrition for healthy living, also answers many topical food related questions. The book also looks at several common conditions such [...]
Too many hours on internet can make you sick
Spending too much time online can increase your risk of catching a cold or the flu, scientists have warned. Those with greater levels of internet addiction are more likely to succumb to illness, than those who spend fewer hours online. Researchers at the universities of Swansea and Milan believe the reason lies in the fact people [...]
Emergency at home? Here’s what you need to know
Medical emergencies are all around us. At home or work, you never know when your child or colleague would need you to be there in a matter of life and death. The most important thing is to immediately call for medical assistance, such as an ambulance. But in a situation where quick thinking and knowing [...]