Coping and control
As children, we learn some of the most important skills in life including coping skills, just by interacting with parents, siblings and friends. We learn to share, be kind, play,
Thyroid dysfunction and dementia. An unlikely relationship?
The thyroid regulates metabolism throughout the body through the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid function can be influenced by a variety of dietary micronutrients, such as iodine and vitamin B12.
A compassionate guide to overcoming trauma
In the intricate dance of trauma recovery, where echoes of pain weave through our existence, the polyvagal system emerges as a silent maestro, orchestrating our responses to life’s tumultuous symphony.
Keep moving!
November is the time of year when days are getting shorter, and the lack of daylight contributes to feeling less energetic and turns into a challenge to keep physically active.
The disease of “a thousand names” …
Every century has had a name for it. Thomas Sydenham, in the 17th century, called it Muscular Rheumatism; in the 18th century, a new name emerged, Febricula, coined by Sir
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by aquablation
Aquablation is a recent automated treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This treatment uses a high-pressure water jet, carried out robotically and guided by ultrasound, with millimetre precision. With aquablation,
Vitra Clinic expands beyond dentistry
Vitra Clinic in Lagoa is not just another dental clinic – now it also offers general medicine and speech therapy. Vitra Clinic in Lagoa has expanded its services, allowing clients
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) – The Three Stages of Stress Response
In 1950, Hans Selye gave us the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), also known as ‘The Three Stages of Stress’. GAS is the three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the
Robotic surgery in knee prosthesis
Robotic surgery, or, more broadly, precision surgery, has arrived, seen, and conquered. The reasons behind its success lie in increased safety and reduced surgical errors and complications, which have exponentially
Olive branches and love
Amidst the serene olive groves, where olives and olive branches sway gracefully in the breeze, I contemplated the Israel-Palestine conflict. My heart ached, wishing that Israelis and Palestinians could be