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The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. While small in size, the thyroid gland has a crucial role as it controls the functioning of various vital body organs including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensuring that the thyroid gland is healthy and functioning properly is critically important to the body’s overall well-being. Here’s a quick…

“Tis the season for allergies where I live and respiratory disorders are quite routine. Our doctor’s clinic is filled with asthma patients of all age groups. If one is looking at the big picture, ideally every asthma attack is an emergency. But many patients who have suffered from asthma for too long often try to put off medical help as much as possible, thinking that they can just deal with…

Most people are familiar with turmeric as the Indian yellow spice, commonly used in curries and teas. What most people do not know is that turmeric can be used for more than cooking. Indian and Chinese medicines have incorporated the powers of turmeric for healing purposes for centuries. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has been proven to have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. As such, it is the ideal…

I don’t know about you, but all the fantastic advice I usually give others flies right out of my brain when it comes to myself. Especially with common health problems like cough, vomiting and diarrhea. I think it is the shock that blocks the thought process, preventing it from allowing us to follow our good sense. Also, when one’s too busy suffering, thinking is not a priority. So, what to…