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Optimising Diabetes Management by Mastering the CGM

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are game-changers for diabetes management, providing real-time glucose data and trends that empower users to take proactive control of their health.

How Women with PCOS Can Lower Their Risk of Diabetes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age

Understanding what your urine is telling you about your health

Your body actually tells you a lot about your health issues in many ways, one of which is your urine. 

These Foods Are Common But They Spike Blood Sugar Levels

Managing blood sugar is important for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Interview with Dr. Ben Ong: Manage Diabetes Efficiently Using CGMS

On Health Matters with Daniel Martin, we are privileged to have Dr. Ben Ong from the Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic.

Is delaying menopause the key to extending healthy living?

In a groundbreaking move, First Lady Jill Biden recently unveiled a White House initiative focused on women’s health, reigniting interest in a crucial research question: What if we could delay menopause

The Evolution of Hearing Aid Technology: From Analog to AI-Driven Solutions

Hearing aids have undergone a remarkable transformation since their inception, evolving from rudimentary devices to sophisticated digital instruments. 

Understand Type 2 Diabetes to Manage It Better

There are several types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings: What Do the Numbers Mean?

Blood pressure readings are a crucial indicator of heart health, providing insight into how well your cardiovascular system is functioning. 

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

BUZUD Electric Wheelchairs: A Superior Solution to Mobility Issues

As Singapore’s population ages, the need for effective mobility solutions becomes increasingly important.

Preventing Gout: How Your Diet Can Make a Difference

Purines are substances found in certain foods and are also produced by the body.

Manage Diabetes Better By Understanding S’pore’s Nutri-Grade System

Diabetes is a significant health concern in Singapore, driven by lifestyle changes and dietary habits.

Uric Acid: The Cause Of Gout And Kidney Stones And How To Prevent Them Understanding Uric Acid

Uric acid is a natural waste product formed during the breakdown of purines, substances found in certain foods and drinks.

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is one of three major types of diabetes. It is a chronic condition that occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.

Buzud Continous Glucose Monitoring System Key Settings Functions

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems have revolutionized diabetes management by providing real-time glucose readings.

Diabetes And Your Daily Cup: The Balancing Act Of Coffee

For many Singaporeans, coffee is essential for starting the day and combating afternoon fatigue, contributing to the country’s consumption of 15,000 metric tonnes annually.

Calibrating The Buzud Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Cgm) System: Ensuring Accuracy For Optimal Diabetes Management

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are gaining widespread popularity...

Unveiling The Mysteries Of The Mid-Afternoon Slump: Understanding Blood Sugar Crashes

Experiencing fatigue and diminished energy levels in the mid-afternoon is a common phenomenon encountered by many individuals.

Dealing With Low Blood Sugar: What You Need To Know

Ensuring optimal blood sugar levels is imperative for individuals, particularly those managing diabetes.

Understanding Hypoglycemia: What You Need To Know

Hypoglycemia, medically known as low blood sugar, denotes a condition characterized by a depletion of glucose levels in the bloodstream, falling below the standard range.

Navigating The Terrain Of Blood Sugar: Understanding Idiopathic Postprandial Syndrome

If you’ve ever felt shaky, nervous, or fatigued after a meal, you might wonder if your blood sugar is dropping too low.

Understanding The Silent Enemy: How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Health

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become an inevitable part of our daily lives.

10 Ways To Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a widespread condition affecting millions globally.

Unlocking The Secrets Of Fertility: 6 Fascinating Insights

Fertility, the natural ability to conceive, is a multifaceted and often misunderstood aspect of human biology. 

5 Essential Ways To Support Your Digestive System And Gut Health

The digestive system is a critical component of our overall health, serving as a complex ecosystem influenced by numerous factors including diet, sleep, and stress.

Debunking Common Misconceptions: 11 Myths About Gut Health

In recent years, “gut health” has garnered considerable attention, particularly among those dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Mastering The Use Of Buzud Ovulation Test Strips For Precision In Family Planning

Ovulation test strips play a crucial role in aiding conception or managing family planning decisions.

Unveiling The Subtle Impact Of Stress On Your Health

As you find yourself ensnared in the labyrinth of traffic, your mind wanders to the ticking clock, heralding the looming specter of tardiness for a pivotal meeting.

Strategies After H. Pylori Eradication Fails: Adjusting Medication For Optimal Results

Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection, discovered in 1982, is a significant contributor to various gastrointestinal issues, including chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer.

What You Need to Know About Digital Detox

“Detoxing” from digital devices is known to help focus on real-life social interactions without distractions and relieve stress that stems from constant connectivity. There are signs you might need a digital detox

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

This simple Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) technique can help you slow down when you are stressed by focussing on the muscles of your body. Learn how to do it here

Why Laughter is the Best Medicine

The calming Parasympathetic Nervous System counteracts the stress Sympathetic Nervous System resulting in many health benefits

General Wellness - Find a Healthier You!

To become healthier, address the physical aspects of wellness as well as emotional, social, spiritual, environmental and intellectual aspects of your life.

Diabetes and Stress

Diabetes is one of the chronic illnesses included in the metabolic syndrome complex that relate to stress

What You Need to Know About Sleep

There are many factors that may contribute to your sleep pattern and similarly there are many things you can do to improve your sleep pattern.

Biological, Psychological and Social Effects of Stress

Chronic stress has a definite and high impact on our health. We have to recognize the extent to which chronic stress might be killing us slowly

What You Need to Know About Hypertension & Stress

When you are stressed and scared, your adrenal glands pump adrenaline into your blood, and your heart speeds up. Medical science has established a close link between lower HRV and high blood pressure

Pregnancy, Maternal Stress and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Training

An easily learned stress reduction technique which can improve well-being is slow paced breathing using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) paced breathing biofeedback.

Yoga, Meditation and HRV

The practice of yoga involves physical motion exercises, breathing exercises and meditation that lead to a relaxed and calm state. This relaxation can be measured with a noninvasive technique called HRV.

Common Stressors & Their Health Effects

Your body reacts to stress by signaling the “fight or flight” response. It is important to identify your stressors and understand your reaction to them.

Heart Rate Variability vs. Stress & Anxiety

It is known that Heart Rate Variability is reduced in stressed, anxious or depressed people who are otherwise physically healthy.

The Science: Personal Best Relaxation Breathing Rate with Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRV)

Relaxation breathing exercises are important in daily life. We suggest using the iChoice Relax breathing coach for your daily practice

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress

Stress can be either positive or negative. In either case, you can learn to manage stress so that you can be in control.

Stress is Everywhere: How to Manage Your Stress

Even though we may not be able to eliminate stress, we can find a way to calm our body back to a place of safety and health.

Beyond SpO2 and PR (HRV and ECG)

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Covid-19 pandemic created awareness of the Fingertip Pulse Oximeter to monitor our SpO2 (saturated oxygen) and PR (pulse rate).  While its important to measure our SpO2 during this pandemic, SpO2 measurements should go beyond Covid 19 pandemic period.  All our body organs require sufficient oxygen to function properly (Covid 19 or not).  Beside SpO2 and PR, there are other health measurements that we should be awaren of  like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Electrocardiogram (ECG). 

Take a moment to view the video below to learn about HRV and ECG.

Stress and its correlation with HRV

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While moderate stress is good as it spurs us to take positive actions, excessive and persistent stress is bad for our health. The on going Covid 19 pandemic only exacerbates our Stress. To manage our stress, we need a way to quantify it.  Because what gets measured can then be managed.  Studies have shown that our HRV (Heart Rate Variability) has a correlation with our stress level.  Hence by measuring our HRV, we can also quantify our stress level and hence take appropriate action to calm our ourselves. Take a moment to view the video below to learn about HRV and stress.

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Heart Rate Variability

In our previous posts, we introduced Heart Rate Variability or HRV in short and why monitoring it is important to our health. For one, our HRV has a correlation with our stress level.  Hence HRV can help us quantify our stress level and thereby taking appropriate actions to destress ourselves. Takea moment to view the video below to learn more about What is HRV?

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Autonomic Nervous System and Stress

Our body’s autonomic nervous systems controls how we react to stressful stimulus.  Under stress, we typically adopt a “Fight” or “Flight”  reaction controlled by our “sympathetic”  nervous system.   The “sympathetic” nervous system together  with the “parasympathetic” nervous system form our body’s Autonomic Nervous System or ANS. How we react to stress depends on our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Take a moment to view the video below to learn about ANS and how it controls how we respond to stress.

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HRV Biofeedback Introduction

Our Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has a correlation with our stress level.  The higher our stress the lower our HRV is. By measuring our HRV, we can use it as a biofeedback to our body’s Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) to help us manage our stress level. Take a moment to view the video below to learn about HRV Biofeedback.

HRV biofeedback assisted breathing for relaxation

Everyone of us has an optimal RELAXATION BREATHING rate.  Simply breathing deeply and slowly at a random rate is not efficacious in reducing stress and increasing the positive outcomes of meditation. Your breathing rate needs to place you in your calm zone. Take a moment to view the video below to learn about HRV biofeedback Breathing Technique to guide you into your calm zone.

ChoiceMMed OX200 HRV Sensor and the iChoiceRelax Apps

In our previous postings, we have introduced HRV (Heart Rate Variability) and its correlation with our stress level. When we are stressed, our HRV decreases. Prolonged stress is not healthy. By measuring our HRV we can then use it as a biofeedback to help manage our stress. Invest in a ChoiceMMed HRV sensor that comes with the complimentary iChoiceRelax Apps and manage your stress better. Why the ChoiceMMed HRV sensor?  Take a moment to view the video below to find the answer.  Order the ChoiceMMed HRV sensor today at a promotional price of $98 (normal price $118)

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