The public health system in Kenya is in dire state often marred with cartels, corruption, strikes by doctors and nurses, inadequate medical supplies, high maternal and child-mortality rates, long waiting times and poor access especially in marginalized areas in northern and eastern Kenya. Despite efforts to transform the healthcare system, no significant progress is evident with the exception of a vibrant private health sector. Although […]

We are living longer today than ever. The average life expectancy for an American recently hit a record high of 78.8 years; other countries are seeing similar increases in longevity. This is great news, but it also means we are living in increased fear of the decline that often accompanies old age. For most people, that fear is sharpest on the subject of mental decline. […]

Occasionally, truth is not only stranger than fiction; it offers more hope. The film “Still Alice,” like the novel of the same title upon which it was based, centers on a brilliant and accomplished 50-year-old woman who develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. It is a genetic condition, and Alice is presented with a 50-50 chance that each of her three children may eventually experience the same […]

The immune system is known as the most remarkable and complex systems within the human body. As a holistic nutritionist, I reflect on the crisis in dis-ease care. Therefore, my spirit leads me to write on this subject. I’m more indebted to impart healthy choices for change in a world that has reached epidemic dis-ease in almost every aspect of health around the world. More […]

Many people these days really have certain health issues that may cause inconvenience especially to those who have to work every day. Despite the advances in technology, musculoskeletal disorders like carpal tunnel disorder and back pain are still prevalent in the modern workplace. Indeed, workers can perform tasks easily and more accurately, but sitting in front of the computer for practically eight hours a day […]

Following her recent announcement FDA (Food and Drug Administration) commissioner Dr Margaret Hamburg will retire at the end of this month. Dr Hamburg said that her retirement is due to the heavy demands of the job which she did for 6 years. She has been criticised by a number of people like the research group Public Citizen director Dr Michael Carome. He alleges that her […]

Ultrasound can be defined as a sound pressure wave that is continuously oscillating. It consists of a frequency that is said to be greater than the upper limit of a particular human’s hearing range. Thus there is no difference between Ultrasound and normal or audible sound in terms of physical properties. The major fact that has to be noted here is that humans cannot hear […]

A recommended vaccination schedule was developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and it was then adopted by most of the other healthcare organizations in the country. This schedule has laid down a timetable that will help you ensure that your baby will get his or her vaccinations at the proper time. The schedule is easily available in a number of formats on the […]

Clearing the air for parents about the vaccination dilemma Parents want only the best for their kids. It is natural for moms and dads to want to protect their children from harmful substances and diseases. Even though vaccination keeps kids safe from disease, some parents have the idea that the ingredients in vaccinations are harmful to kids and can cause other health problems. With information […]

Feel like you don’t have enough time a day to workout? Divide a single workout up into two different sessions. All you need to do is divide your time in half; expanding the total time you spend working out isn’t necessary. Just workout a 1/2 an hour during the day and a 1/2 an hour at night. With two smaller workouts, you also have the […]