Health Articles

4 Jaw-dropping Facts about TMD

Ever suffered from any of the following symptoms before? Difficulty chewing Toothache, earache or swelling Popping, clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joint when…

Fixing a Broken Heart

Depending on the symptoms and the severity of the heart condition, heart treatments can range from low-tech to high-tech, and from non-invasive procedures to open heart surgery.

Preparing for Fatherhood: 10 Tips for Dads-to-be

The world of fatherhood can seem like a daunting task. But fret not, with sufficient preparation, the journey will be made much more enjoyable. From…

Planning For A Baby? Experts Share Family Planning Advice

Learn what you should do in the various phases of family planning. Doctors from Raffles Women’s Centre give their advice on the common types of contraceptives available, preconception health checks, boosting your fertility, and getting professional help to conceive.

GP to Family Physician

When it comes to seeing a doctor, everyone has most certainly visited one at a particular point in time. Medical clinics are common places in…

Fertility Treatments: East meets West

“At the heart of TCM is the notion of harmony and balance in our body. From a TCM perspective, infertility is caused by an imbalance of Qi (energy) in the body as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet, lack of exercise, exposure to toxins, one’s genetic disposition, as well as environmental and emotional factors,” said Physician Ho Chin Ee, TCM Physician, Raffles Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture can help boost fertility by increasing blood flow, stimulating the ovaries to produce healthy eggs and enriching the endometrial lining in the uterus. Acupuncture also reduce stress and promote relaxation, which reduces spasms in the uterus and fallopian tube, so an embryo may successfully implant.

50 Shades of V

“A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains rich quantities of beneficial bacteria that help fend off infections and maintain a normal pH level (vagina’s acidity),” said Dr Seng Shay Way, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Raffles Fertility centre.

“Soaps that are too harsh or have too many chemicals and fragrances can actually make your vagina produce more discharge that gives off the foul smell. Avoid using douches to clean your vaginal area. Douching can alter the balance of healthy bacteria in your vagina, causing other bacteria to grow and create a foul vaginal odour too,” Dr Seng added.