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Collecting data on oxygen levels is crucial because people with covid-19 may suffer from "silent hypoxia", a dangerous condition in which they do not outwardly appear to be short of breath, but are  confirmed to be so through a pulse oximeter test . Pulse oximeters, or pulse ox, measure the amount of oxygenated blood (SpO2) in your body, giving medical professionals an idea of how much oxygen your body is carrying to vital organs and tissues.  Patients with covid-19 who don’t need immediate hospital attention but are at high risk of developing serious symptoms are to be given pulse oximeters to use at home to reduce the risk of serious deterioration, The BMJ has learnt ( BMJ, published 27 October 2020 ). NHS England is believed to have purchased around 200,000 pulse oximeters for the scheme, which clinical commissioning groups across England will be able to access. Be careful, however. Many cheap models found on the internet don’t do much to measure accurately. They’re la...

Can Vitamin C actually protect you against the flu virus or even the current coronavirus? Are you taking enough of vitamin C? From the dozens of different brands and products, which one should you choose? Many varieties of vitamin C supplements are available online and offline at your local health stores and pharmacies such as Guardian and Watsons. As consumers, we'd like to think that the vitamins and supplements we buy are almost the same. In reality, this isn't always the case. While supplements are regulated in Singapore, they aren’t held to the same safety standards as pharmaceuticals. Thus, it’s important to purchase supplements from reputable companies. Some third-party organizations, such as NSF International, ConsumerLab and LabDoor test supplements for purity and label accuracy. You may want to choose a vitamin C supplement that has been tested by one of these companies. We have done our research and shortlisted the best for you. The list is based on recommendations b...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world. With the number of cases increasing daily, people have already started looking for ways to ensure that they have the best possible health. Taking a multivitamin supplement is one way that has been widely popular since this coronavirus pandemic started spreading in different countries.  With hundreds of multivitamin brands out there, how do you know which brand is the best for you? Are they all the same? If you are looking for a guide on how to choose the best multivitamin brands in Singapore, you've come to the right place. Research has shown that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals and other substances can improve immune response and potentially protect against illness. Multivitamin supplements are available in the form of tablet, capsule or powder formulations which contain multiple vitamins in one (for example, Vitamin C, vitamin D3 + zinc). Related: Ways to Boost Your Immune System Some health supplement promoters m...

COVID-19 pandemic is not the first viral pandemic and will not be the last viral pandemic as well. The reality is there will be more viral epidemics and pandemics in the future. A proactive way is to keep one's immune system at it's level best with optimal micronutrients as a critical part of any anti-viral strategy. Of late, there are many self-proclaimed medical and wellness experts recommending all kinds of supplements for COVID-19 out there. Sales of many immune booster supplements have increased and many of the related products on Amazon are out of stock. Do supplements actually work? Some supplements do have increasing evidence and some don't. There are many guides out there but most of them do not incorporate the latest and up to date evidence. The intention of this guide is to help you make sense of the options and to separate the facts from fiction. Do take note that the most important thing you can do to avoid infection with the latest coronavirus is to prevent ex...

Why another guide on eye-bags and dark eye circles? Myths and misinformation seem to dominate the online space and it's not easy for a lay person to differentiate between a credible article and a biased marketing hype or even a junk article. Do take note that not every author with a 'Dr' provides accurate, current and consumer-centric content.   You have most likely read and tried those dark circles home remedies that don't work. Despite that, there are tons of all these low-quality self-help e-books (some are even promoted by popular sites, celebrities and digital product marketplace) out there on dark circles under eyes treatments using potatoes, orange juice, cucumbers, tomatoes and the list goes on and on. Misinformation seems more prevalent than evidence-based information and poses a serious threat to the online world. It looks like a losing battle. It’s becoming more challenging to figure out just who the experts are, especially for the lay public. Should we just ...