Dr Tim's Blog

Why Turmeric can make 14 drugs obsolete! There have been literally thousands of peer-reviewed studies over the years that have reinforced the belief that this simple spice taken in sufficient quantity can work the same, or even better than, at least 14 pharmaceutical drugs currently on the market. Indeed, many common chronic illnesses can be prevented, treated and even cured using Turmeric . It is true, and thanks to the diligent work of GreenMedInfo.com‘s Sayer Ji in compili

The main symptom of arthritis is joint pain. Did you know that ‘Arthritis’ means ‘Swollen Joint,’ affecting millions of people and preventing them from reaching their full potential? There are over 100 different conditions causing arthritis, but osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease are the most common. The cause is ‘wear and tear’ and it happens much more rapidly when joints lose their alignment. With all arthritic conditions, pain is the main symptom and drugs are th

Silicon Valley Syndrome is, unfortunately, something you probably have. The incidence of Silicon Valley Syndrome in Singapore’s working population is 80-90% so, in all likelihood, this probably means that this is something you have or will develop. When we first saw this condition back in the 90s in Northern California, we named it Silicon Valley Syndrome. Now it is worldwide; you can call it ‘Text-Neck’, ‘Turkey-Neck’ or ‘Hunchback’. We can also call it ‘Computer Posture’ bu

Nowadays, in this crazy modern world, it may come as a surprise to many of you that the simple spice Turmeric has so many incredible healing properties. Of course, Eastern cultures have valued Turmeric for its medicinal properties and warm, peppery flavor for more than 5,000 years. Over the years this medicinal root has been revered in India as the “holy powder.” Commonly found in Indian recipes, it boosts appetite, lowers blood pressure, reduces pain, has been shown to have

Why I am a doctor of chiropractic. Today I’d like to share something special with you. It may help you understand why we do what we do. When I first went to chiropractic school all those years ago in San Francisco I used to spend hours in the library studying physiology. Above my favorite desk was a plaque on the wall that had been donated by a well-known Alumni of my school. I read it pretty much every day for several months. The words resonated with me so deeply that I copi

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease affecting mainly the pelvis (sacroiliac) joints, spine and rib joints, causing pain and progressive stiffness. It affects young males about four times as often as females. Onset typically occurs between the ages of 15 and 45. Symptoms Of Ankylosing Spondylitis The main presenting complaints in the early stages are lower back pain with morning stiffness that often wares off during the day with activity. In some cases the i

Yes, chiropractic patients can enjoy life longer! As a chiropractor, one of the greatest things for me is to see wonderful people regain their health, sometimes even after years of pain and suffering. Unfortunately, what I am increasingly aware of is that many families are still in the dark as to the outstanding benefits that are possible for seniors through regular chiropractic care. With this in mind, I have compiled a list of eight of the most frequent benefits experienced

Putting an end to the Vicious Circle. Is poorly managed pain and inflammation slowing you down and impairing your quality of life? The feeling of pain is your body’s way of telling you that there is inflammation present. Inflammation is associated with the classic symptoms of pain, redness, heat, and swelling. It frequently accompanies injury and tissue trauma, such as sprains, strains, cuts, bites, and stings. However, what you may not realize, is that inflammation can be a