Name: Health Code Special Tips
Genre: Wellness

Hosted by doctor-writer Ouyang Lin and Boey Leung, this brand new health care show features specialists & nutritionists to fill you in on common diseases.

Health Code Special Tips

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Wellness • 2017 • U

Benefits: Aloe vera,lotus root,pear,water chestnut and lilyturf root help to reduce heatiness & moisturize the body. According to Chinese medicine, it is important to moisturize the lungs to have fair skin

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The symptoms of the SLE disease include erythema across the face, hair loss and mouth ulcers, which may reoccur, as well as joint pain and swelling.

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Diet advice: Women should consume more cranberries to prevent urinary-tract infections. Besides being high in zinc, pumpkin seeds also contain strong antioxidants which help to protect men’s prostate.

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The doctor will insert a finger into the patient’s rectum to check for abnormalities. It is a simple clinical examination to check the size of the prostate and whether the surface is smooth or rough.

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Diet advice: Suitable as a biscuit spread and great when eaten with raisins. Coconut contains a special component called lauric acid. It helps boost immunity and prevents bacteria from attacking the uterus

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Only a small amount of cell samples taken from the cervix is needed for the pap smear test to detect minor changes in the cervical cells. Treatment can then be prescribed before cervical cancer develops.

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Benefit: Using lotus root powder to thicken soup instead of potato powder helps to moisturize the lungs. Towel gourd and lily also help to moisturize and offer relief to the respiratory tract.

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First, to lose weight so fatty tissue around the throat can reduced. Second, sleep on your side so the tongue is not blocking the respiratory tract. Third, use towel as pillow, sleep in the supine position

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Benefits: Mushrooms are rich in protein and suitable for stroke patients to stimulate muscle growth. Seaweed is rich in minerals and iodine, which help to prevent stroke. It’s suitable for everyone.

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There are 12 cranial nerves, each with its own function. If the seventh nerve suffers an injury, it could lead to stroke. How do we differentiate a brain stroke from Bell’s Palsy?

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Benefits: Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, which can help to prevent cancer. The benefit of a small bowl of broccoli sprouts is similar to 4-5 bowls of broccoli.

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Breast self-examination: 1) Observing your breasts 2) Feel it using 3 fingers for circular motion 3)Gently pinch the nipples for sign of abnormal secretions 4) Check the glands under your arms for swelling

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Benefits: Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which helps with liver detoxification and moisturizes the intestines. Cauliflowers are high in fiber, and help reduce absorption of glucose.

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Occult blood is blood in the feces not visible to the naked eye that can only be detected through a Fecal Occult Blood Test. Should blood is apparent, it may be a sign of problems in the digestive system.

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Benefits: Purple fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, which can accelerate detoxification of free radicals in the liver, and prevent liver disease or liver cancer.

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Fatty liver disease is generally caused by consuming too much alcohol or obesity. For the former, the alcohol turns aldehyde and harmful. For the latter, excessive fat leads to inflammation and scarring.

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Recipes tips: Replace flour with grain powder when making pancakes to reduce calorie intake. It’s ideal for people with diabetes as well as women who are on a diet.

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Besides good foot hygiene, it’s also vital to exercise your toes. It helps widen peripheral blood vessels so white blood cells can prevent bacterial invasion, foot inflammation and even ulceration.

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If your urine contains blood, be mindful of kidney stones and kidney tumours. However, electrotherapy and chemotherapy are not effective in treating kidney tumours.

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Recipes tips: Glass noodles are made from low-protein starch and suitable for kidney patients. Frying glass noodles with tapioca flour can provide enough carbohydrate and energy for kidney patients.

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New research shows that third-hand smoke can cause infants respiratory problems plus physical harm and increase the risk of otitis.

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Benefits: Onions contain prostaglandins that help relax the bronchus – ideal in treating lung problem. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable rich in indoles. Potatoes provide energy.

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Understanding one’s body helps greatly in the prevention of health problems.

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Recipe tips: Soak oats in water overnight to soften the hard fiber for easy digestion.

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Recipe tips: Pandan leaves and watercress have a diuretic effect and are suitable for hypertensive patients. Blood pressure in the blood vessels can be reduced through urination.

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Recipe tips: Molasses is a byproduct of sugar suitable for patients with hypertension and diabetes. It is also high in potassium, which helps balance the body’s sodium and regulate blood pressure.

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Fish oil contains Omega 3, which is antiphlogistic. Lack of calcium can lead to electrolyte imbalance, which causes blood pressure problems.