Recent posts by Dr Jaswyn Chin
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic condition associated with symptoms such as abdominal cramping, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhoea, the severity and extent of which vary widely across individuals. Women are much more likely to suffer from IBS than men (2 in 3 […]
Motherhood is one of the most significant life events for a woman. Giving birth to a child can evoke intense emotions in a woman, ranging from happiness and excitement to anxiety and depression. Postpartum “baby blues” is a common experience among new mothers after childbirth. They typically experience symptoms such as mood swings, crying spells, […]
It was reported in a 2016 study published in the Journal of Brain & Behavior that women are twice as likely to suffer from severe stress and anxiety compared to men. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), women are also more likely to report physical and emotional symptoms such as crying, having headaches, having an […]
For many, the year-end festive season (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year) marks a time of celebration and happiness. However, there are also those who experience “holiday blues” (i.e. feelings of sadness that last throughout the festive season) during this time. We know that food and drink are big part of the festive celebration. It […]
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves over time. The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes (usually in adults), which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t […]