While there’s plenty of fitness and health news that just seems like it’s designed to scare the pants off us, there’s also plenty that we need to pay attention to. Our monthly health hub in print and online will answer a few questions and give you health news that’s relevant to keeping you fit and healthy.
Making Food Safer
According to the World Health Organisation, Asia is grappling with rampant antibiotic misuse in animal husbandry, and a crisis looms as bacterial infections grow resistant to treatment. WHO’s Marc Sprenger has warned, “Some of the world’s most common and potentially most dangerous infections are proving drug-resistant.”
Biovectrol is a paradigm-shifting solution from Bio-X Global; it’s safe, multi-functional and water-based, and combats insect pests, larvae, fungi, bacteria and viruses, leaving no harmful residue. Poultry farms employing Biovectrol have reported reduced antibiotic application, lower mortality rates, increased Breed Performance Index and lower Food Conversion Ratios. Embraced by major corporations across Southeast Asia, Biovectrol ensures that pork and poultry meet the stringent EU food safety standards for export, helping to answer the global call to ensure safe, sustainable and abundant food for all.
Find out more at bio-x.sg.
Health Help – Readers’ Questions
“I’m young and healthy – do I really need a colonoscopy or gastroscopy?”
Many people think of scopes – like colonoscopy or gastroscopy – as tools to diagnose disease. But what’s often overlooked is their power to prevent cancers before they even develop.
Colon cancer, for example, usually begins as harmless polyps. These are small growths in the colon lining that slowly turn cancerous over time. During a colonoscopy, these polyps can be detected and removed on the spot, stopping cancer from ever developing. Similarly, a gastroscopy can identify and treat pre-cancerous changes in the stomach or esophagus, such as Barrett’s esophagus or chronic H. pylori infection.
These procedures aren’t just diagnostic – they’re preventive tools with the potential to save lives.
Guidelines in the US now recommend routine colonoscopy starting at age 45, even in healthy individuals. For those with risk factors – like a family history of cancer, acid reflux or chronic stomach pain – an earlier or more targeted scope may be needed.
It’s easy to ignore vague symptoms like bloating, indigestion or irregular bowel movements. But acting early, even when symptoms are mild or absent, gives us the best chance to intervene before cancer develops.
Endoscopy is quick, safe and performed under sedation. Most patients are surprised by how straightforward the experience is – and relieved by the peace of mind it brings.
To get the most from your scope, it’s important to choose a qualified, experienced endoscopist. Look for someone who:
- performs scopes regularly with high detection rates;
- regularly deals with complex endoscopic procedures; and
- explains the procedure clearly and answers your questions.
Comfort, skill and trust matter. A good endoscopist doesn’t just perform the scope – they guide you through your prevention journey.
Dr Bhavesh Kishor Doshi, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Gastrohealth Centre for Digestive and Liver Care
#05-35C Annexe Block, Gleneagles Hospital, 6A Napier Road
6355 5773 | WhatsApp 9776 2721
enquiries@gastrohealth.com.sg | gastrohealth.com.sg
Science-backed Wellness
Located at Riverside Point and open daily, O2 Lab offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cryotherapy – two treatments rooted in European research and increasingly popular for their reported benefits in recovery, sleep and healthy ageing.
Favoured by athletes and professionals alike, the modern space is a go-to for those looking to recharge, ease post-workout stiffness, manage stress or simply stay a step ahead in their wellness routine.
Deepen Your Relationships
We all know that relationships can bring both deep joy and real challenges. That’s why the team at Alliance Counselling is excited to offer two new services designed to support connection and communication. The Single Session Family Consultation (SSFC) is a focused, one-off meeting that helps families address a specific issue, uncover strengths and agree on next steps – all with the support of two skilled therapists. It’s practical, effective and time sensitive. Meanwhile, Couples Intimacy Intensives are ideal for couples looking to reignite or strengthen their emotional and sexual connection. These extended sessions are grounded in sex-positive, evidence-based therapy and tailored to your unique needs.
With over 30 multilingual therapists, Alliance Counselling has been supporting individuals, couples and families since 2009, and they’re here to help as you take the steps to feeling more connected, understood and supported.
New Dental Clinic
Near the Botanic Gardens Artisan Dental officially opens its doors this month! Located within the newly launched Initial Sama wellness residences at 26 Evans Road – near Nassim Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens – the clinic offers a holistic approach to dental care with a special focus on children’s and family dentistry, Invisalign and aesthetic treatments – all in a warm, welcoming environment.
The clinic is led by experienced dentist Dr Teodora Kent, whose focus is on empathetic, patient-centred care and a minimally invasive approach to treatment, and Dr Natasha Lee, whose training under renowned celebrity dentists in Beverly Hills shaped her signature style for creating beautiful and natural smiles.
6050 4995 | artisandental.com.sg
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