There are so many misconceptions about autism, and so many things that have been blamed for causing it, from vaccinations to poor parenting. But what is it, and what is the real cause? A child with autism has difficulty learning social and communication skills. Such a child will have trouble understanding and developing language, will … Read more
As it turns out, Belinda Carlisle was right: Heaven really is a place on earth. At least, that’s how it feels about this spa Enter the spa at The Reverie Saigon (22 – 36 Nguyen Hue, D1 & 57 – 69F Dong Khoi, D1) and you are transported to a world of nourishing opulence. As … Read more
Mandala Wellness takes an integrative approach to the promotion of wellbeing and the restoration of balance I have never tried acupuncture before. It’s not that I have an aversion to needles, but electively having somebody poke me with them never really seemed like a must-do, particularly in the name of reducing stress. Yet, here I … Read more
Why sleep is important in a child’s development When it comes to sleep, most of us aren’t getting enough—far less than the recommended daily dose of 8–9 hours per night. Many of us suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. While this is a serious issue in adults (for example, it increases the risk of heart disease), … Read more
Just because you’re not a contestant on The Biggest Loser doesn’t mean you can’t win your own weight-loss battle at home I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with food. I love it. It hates my waist. Prior to my thirties, I could eat obscene amounts of anything and still be rail thin, gleefully throwing it … Read more
When the symptoms are your own, self-diagnosis via the Internet—or anywhere but a doctor’s office—can lead to inaccurate, worst-case scenarios You may have heard story before, or maybe you yourself have had the misfortune to experience it—your stomach aches, you sense a fever coming and your head hurts. It’s time to go to the doctor, … Read more
From moxibustion to pinch and pull therapeutic massages, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Antoine Tran can help balance your energy Wherever you are in Saigon, chances are a massage of some sort can be found nearby. There’s an endless variety of offerings, from high-end spa packages promising an experience of the utmost serenity to the shady, … Read more
“Mom, what’s happening with these pimples on my face?” “Oh, don’t worry, I had them too…” Many people feel acne is a natural condition that should be accepted. It happens to almost 80 percent of the population between 15 and 30 years of age. That’s why they feel that one day it comes, if you’re … Read more
An important message from Dr. Gradstein about sexually transmitted infections There’s no point in scaring people about Sexually Transmitted Infections, or STIs. Quite honestly, sometimes I tell people who come to my clinic for an HIV test that they don’t need one, because after listening to their story, I find there is no real exposure. Some … Read more
Breastfeeding in Vietnam was not what she expected “This baby feeds from his mother’s milk,” I answered in my newly acquired language. Stepping out with a newborn in Vietnam, I had expected the typical questions to be “Boy or girl?” or “How old?” But what I heard was very different: “No Breastfeeding!” Local friends, waitresses, … Read more
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