In todays crazy world our lives can seem get out of control resulting in stress and fatigue for many people. While some forms of stress may need prescribed medication, many times stress can be relieved using natural herbal remedies and by making simple lifestyle changes. Dr Gordon Bland explains how you can handle the everyday stresses of living in Dubai.
Who eats at least 2kg of fish a week? We sure don’t, but thats the recommended amount of enough Omega-3’s you need to get into your diet for a health body. So if you’re not getting Omega-3s because you’re not eating enough fish, what can you do? There are supplement sources you can turn to. In the first webisode of our new show ‘Live Well’, Elsie Arslan a dietician and fitness instructor explains the health benefits of Omega-3 supplements and what you need to look for in a great, trust worthy supplement thats going to give you everything you need.
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, as its known to most people, can be a very beneficial procedure to people who have lost large amounts of weight and pregnant women after giving birth. This is because of the large amounts of stretched skin and excess tissue left after these events. Dr Afschin Ghofrani, a plastic surgeon in Dubai, explains what happens during an Abdominoplasty procedure and what kinds of results can be expected.
Iron is a vital mineral we need in our bodies for a healthy life. Iron increases the oxygen carried around the body by our blood and is very important for the development of young children and Fetus growth in pregnant women. Elsie Arslan explains where iron can be found and what kinds of supplements you should be taking to make sure you are getting enough iron in your diet.
People get Plastic Surgery for many different reasons and can have amazing impacts on their lives. But some people feel the need to take it to the extreme and go to far. So in the end you have to ask, when enough is enough? Dr Michael Salivaras, a Plastic Surgeon in Dubai from Clinica Joelle, helps us answer this question.
Herbal teas are a great source of many beneficial elements for our health. For example Camomile tea can help relax you, while Ginger tea can help sooth a upset stomach. In this webisode of Live Well, Elsie Arslan explains how you can find the right organic herbal teas for your problem.
As the demand for Liposuction increases, doctors are finding better ways to perform the procedure with less pain and less down time. Dr Matteo Vigo from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Dubai talks with us about some of the latest advances and how it is improving patient’s lives.
High blood pressure is a disease you maybe at risk from if you have an unhealthy lifestyle, and it can strike with very little warning. In this webisode, Dr Ria Jones from Health Bay Polyclinic in Dubai has some very useful information on how to detect high blood pressure and what changes you can do to make sure you are not at risk from this disease.
White teeth is a sign of oral health and beauty many people strive for. However, getting white glowing teeth can sometimes be a bit of a struggle using traditional whitening toothpastes or mouthwashes. Dr Dirce Lane from the Dr Firas Dental & Orthodontic Center in Abu Dhabi explains how a process called Zoom can help you get perfectly white teeth.
A heart attack is a very scary event that can happen with very little warning. Often an unhealthy lifestyle, like fatty foods and smoking, attributes to this disease but it could also be a build up of calcium and plaque in your heart arteries. Dr Rami Neemtallah from Allied Diagnostics in Dubai explains what this is and how Cardiovascular Screening can be used to detect this heart condition to save your life.
Unfortunately here in Dubai we sometimes hear of plastic surgeries gone wrong with terrible consequences for the patient. This puts off a lot of people who travel else where seeking these aesthetic operations, even if it comes at a higher cost. Thankfully we have a testimony from Emma, who is a 33 year old mother of 2 living in the UAE, of a successful breast augmentation operation and a happy ending. We speak to her doctor, Dr Silvian Stanciu from the Wellbeing Medical Centre in Dubai about the operation and the techniques used for a successful outcome.
No many people know the importance Cartilage plays in our everyday lives. Its the substance that makes life and movement possible. However over time and through lifestyle, this important part of our bodies starts to wear away resulting in many health issues. Dr Hans J Poessel from the Harley Street Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi explains what we can do to maintain health cartilage in our bodies and avoid many health issues such as arthritis in old age.
Going to the dentist is never a enjoyable experience. This is often made worse by long waits for dental fixtures, like crowns, to be made in labs after annoying impressions are made. Thanks to technology there is now a quicker, faster and less inconvenient way. Dr Nabil Al Smadi from the Dr. Firas Dental & Orthodontic Center in Abu Dhabi explains how a new machine called CEREC is improving the dental experience for patients.
As men get older, seeing a Urologist becomes more and more important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However Urology isn’t exclusive to just men. We speak with Dr Jorg Meyer from the Harley Street Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi about the common cases he sees relating to Urology, including Kidney Stones.
We’ve all experienced headaches in our lives. Often they are the cause of everyday tension and stress, however there are some headaches that are more severe than others. Dr Ria Jones from Health Bay Polyclinic helps explain the difference and what you can do to find quick pain relief from both tension headaches and migraines.
Being pregnant puts a woman’s body under a lot of strain. There are all kinds of changes are happening to her body, both inside and out. Extra demands are placed on her wellbeing and health all of which can made worse if the right vitamins and minerals needed are not met by her diet. We talk with Dr Ria Jones from the Health Bay Polyclinic about what kinds of vitamins and minerals are needed by a women during pregnancy for the healthy development of a baby.
The thought of visiting the dentist isn’t a pleasant one. Images of needles and big scary drills often comes to mind for anyone. However, with the increasing use of lasers, this image will soon be a thing of the past. We talk with Dr Bilal Muhsen from the Dr Firas Dental & Orthodontic Center in Abu Dhabi about how lasers are making the old dental tools obsolete.
Although less people are smoking today thanks to awareness, the many that still are do not know or understand the full negative impact this habit can have on their life and those around them. Dr Carole Elia from the Harley Street Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi tells us exactly what poisons are in a cigarette and the harm it is doing to your body if you smoke.
Once most of us hit a certain age, our bodies aren’t what they used to be; it starts changing. Just like car under goes a diagnostic test, so should we. And to know exactly what changes are taking place a full body diagnostic test is needed. We went to Eternity Medicine Institute to expedience a one of a kind test in Dubai that gives you every health indicator you need to know in order to keep your body preforming at its best, and this is what we discovered.
