1220-1240            Living with Asthma – Take Control

A talk by a respiratory physician on what is asthma and what are common asthma triggers. The talk will also include tips on how a patient can take control of their asthma with medications and by modifying their home and work environment.

[Dr Kenneth Chan, Consultant respiratory physician, Respiratory Medical Associates, Gleneagles Medical Centre]

1240-1250             Active Living & the Asthmatic patient

Talk by an asthma nurse on active living with asthma: how patients can continue to pursue sports if treatment is optimal.  Tips on how family members can be involved, and the importance of smoking cessation.

[Asthma educator, Karen Tan, Singapore General Hospital]

1250-1300            Q&A

1140-1200

“Itchy scratchy eczema – all that you are itching to know”

Talk by a dermatologist on atopic eczema and treatment updates. Practical tips on how to make sense of the dermatological products in the market; how to choose the right ones.

[Dr Chan Yuin Chew, Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates, Gleneagles Medical Centre]

1200-1210

Mind versus itch

Talk by psychologist regarding psychological and social problems faced by eczema patients. How behavioral therapy can be used to reduce the excoriations and skin damage in eczema.

[Ms Frances Yeo, Principal Psychologist, Thomson Paediatric Centre, The Child Development Centre]

1210-1220            Q&A

Sunday, 2^nd October 2011, Seminar Room THREE

11.00am – 11.40am

1100-1110            The Mom’s Perspective

A personal view of a parent (challenges allergy moms face in schools, at restaurants, on airplanes etc in Singapore, drawing on personal experience and anecdotes shared by our readers) plus what sneezywheezy offers to help parents out.

[Cris Prystay & Vicky Hennicker, sneezywheezy.com]

1110-1130            Food Allergies in Singaporean Children

A talk by a paediatric allergist on what is food allergy, and the scale & scope of food allergies in Singapore. What tests should parents get to diagnose an allergy – and what tests are marketed in Singapore but don’t actually work, from a medical standpoint.

[Dr Liew Woei Kang, Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist, SBCC Baby and Child Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre]

1130-1140            Q&A

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room TWO

7.00pm – 8.00pm

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room ONE

Benefits of Consuming Fish

(Interactive introduction with the group)

1. Understanding the importance of fish consumption

Balanced nutrition – the basics / Food pyramid (Food groups, nutrients will be defined)

Health benefits of consuming fish

How much fish are we supposed to eat?

1. Role of key nutrients in fish

• Good fats
• Calcium
• Protein
• Vitamin D

1. Role of omega 3 fatty acids
2. Conclusion : Take home points
3. Q&A

Ms. Velumani Deepapriya

Accredited nutritionist

(This talk is brought to you by Ayam Brand.

Door gift: A can of Ayam Brand sardines.)

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

Ageing is a natural process and ageing gracefully can be achieved without undergoing the knife! Dr Elias Tam will reveal the secrets to turning the clock back with simple and safe procedures. Dr Elias Tam will share with us the E*R strategy to achieve balance and rejuvenation. We will cover some of the latest fillers in the market to improve our look and be more attractive as well as the latest technologies such as Ulthera (Ultherapy) to remove sagging skin and give instant face-lift.

Dr. Elias Tam

EHA Clinic

Singapore Showroom (Garlic)

*This talk will be repeated on:

Sunday, 2nd October 2011, Seminar Room THREE

4.00pm – 4.30pm

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

The Aging Eye: Implantable Contact Lens ^TM & Other Vision Correction Options

Have you been turned away from LASIK or not liked the idea of LASIK because it irreversibly thins your cornea and causes dry eyes?

Let me introduce you to the Implantable Contact Lens. It’s proven scientifically to give more stable long term results and higher patient satisfaction.

How about those of you wearing progressive glasses? What are your options for seeing well for both far and near? Is monovision for you? Choose a safe procedure that will last for all your years to come and yet be able to use your Medisave and insurance.

Come attend the talk and discover what’s the best option for you.

Dr Cheryl Lee

Pacific Healthcare

*This talk will be repeated on:

Sunday, 2nd October 2011, Seminar Room THREE

4.30pm – 5.00pm

Allergy means reactivity to a change in the way the body responds to the environment. This may include diet, air, diseases, dust etc. Allergies are on the rise given the global changes in our environment. This talk addresses the problem factors and provides some nutritional solutions that allow personal control over food allergies.

The talk and presentation will address the following issues:

1. Reasons for food allergies in children– how and why allergies occur
2. 2. Common allergens in foods- list of potentially allergic foods
3. 3. Adverse reactions to food- what goes wrong
4. 4. Different types of allergies in children- immediate or delayed response
5. 5. Top food allergy promoters- milk, gluten, nuts, etc.
6. 6. Anti-Allergy foods, herbs and supplements-all the right ingredients
7. 7. Action plan to combat food allergies- how to avoid allergens

After the talk there will be a demo of a healthy allergy juice and tasting of some anti allergy dips and spreads

The session includes an interactive question answer round.

Mayura Mohta

Vegetarian Society (Singapore)

Dr. Jason Hwang

Bio: Dr. Hwang is regularly invited to teach on computer guided surgery and at endoscopic sinus surgery courses in the region, including Chulalorngkorn University in Bangkok, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, MARA Technological University in Shah Alam, Malaysia, RIPAS Hospital in Brunei as well as at Singapore General Hospital. Locally, he has been on the Otolaryngology training subcommittee and is also involved in the 2010 Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis as well as the Specialist exit certification examinations.

Besides sinus infections, nasal allergies, nasal polyps and tumors, he enjoys treating children, and has been running a paediatric ENT clinic in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital since 2007.

(This talk is brought to you by Hyphens Pharma Pte Ltd)

Ronald Burgess

Consultant Audiologist

Hearing Partners

Hearing Aids

-Introduction to hearing aids

-Types of hearing aids

Benefits from hearing aids

Izovelle A. Piedad

Consultant Audiologist

Hearing Partners

Balance & Hearing Problems

-Did you know that balance and hearing problems can affect your quality of life?

-In this talk, we will focus on the basic aspects that you should know about dizziness.

Paula Pinheiro

Consultant Audiologist

Hearing Partners

*These talks will be repeated on:

Sunday, 2nd October 2011, Seminar Room THREE

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Linda Loo

Vegetarian Society (Singapore)

Are there different ways in which individuals and couples manage the many challenges at work and in their personal lives? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

This talk addresses these questions and more.

Participants at the talk will have the opportunity to reflect on their work-life situation and also take a short self-assessment to find out what is their preferred style of managing work-life challenges. This heightened self-awareness opens the door to more personal and couple effectiveness in achieving Work-Life Harmony. It gives participants a handle by which to make changes, and improve how they perform at work and live their lives.

Lau Tat Chuan

Director

The Centre for Fathering

(This talk is brought to you by MCYS)

Dr. Eric Teo

Director

Youngberg Wellness Centre

Dr.Chang Haw Chong

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

(This talk is brought to you by the International College of Surgeons)

Dr. Vishal

Fertility is on the decline worldwide.  Couples intending marriage or who are planning for a child will benefit from knowledge of various infertility issues that affect both husband and wife.  Problems with male fertility are rife and require investigation into the status of the sperm and its function. The causes of malfunction should be identified and appropriate treatment given.  The state of health of the reproductive system of the female should be determined, and again malfunction identified and the causes found and treated.  Common problems include disorders of ovulation, tubal function, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and pelvic endometriosis, all of which are amenable to treatment.  Modern day management include laparoscopic surgery and assisted reproductive procedures (including IVF).  Overall the pregnancy success rate may be of the order of 50%.

Questions:

(1)  I am told I have a sperm problem.  What can I do about it?

(2)  I am troubled by severe menstrual pain, what can this be due to, and what can I do?

(3)  I have gone for IVF three times and failed.  Is there any hope left?

Prof Christopher Chen

President, International College of Surgeons (Singapore Section)

World President, International College of Surgeons (January 2009 to December 2010)

Immediate Past World President (January 2011 –)

Editor-in-Chief, International Surgery, Journal of the International College of Surgeons, USA

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic functional disorder of the digestive tract with no demonstrable organic disease. It manifests with abdominal cramps, pain or bloating, accompanied by a change in bowel frequency and stool form, either towards constipation, diarrhoea or both in alternation. IBS can occur at any age, but the older the patient, the more important it is to diligently exclude serious illness. The diagnosis of IBS is based on the confident exclusion of other diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndromes, biliary and pancreatic disease and cancer of the colon and the rectum. A good history and clinical examination combined with judicious use of some investigations, which may include colonoscopy, are often sufficient to establish a diagnosis of IBS. Although not life threatening, treatment of IBS can be difficult and symptoms may be hard to control. Psychological factors which exacerbate IBS are not uncommon and they must be dealt with.

Dr. Tan Chi Chiu

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Physician

Gastroenterology & Medicine International Pte Ltd

(This talk is brought to you by the International College of Surgeons)

Back pain affects up to 80% of the population, mainly more in those who are above 35 years old. Lower back pain can be short term, lasting days to weeks, but can continue for months and years. High risk factors include inactive lifestyles, being accidents prone, overweight, poor posture, as well as other more serious causes. A healthy and balanced lifestyle can greatly reduce your risk of getting low back pain, and early physiotherapy intervention is still your best chance for recovery.

Louise Yow

Pacific Healthcare

Tips on how to optimize breast screening and keep breast cancer away!

Dr. Georgette Chan

Pacific Healthcare

Health Whole Foods Consumption

What are whole foods, benefits, preparation and how to make quick meals out of them?

-          with food demo

Halimah

Vegetarian Society (Singapore)

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

-          informal talk with nut milk preparation demo

Wong Kee Yew

TheVegSchool.net

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

In today’s fast paced and ever-changing society, most of us face stress from different sources. With multiple demands on our time, understanding stress triggers and recognizing how to combat them are important steps towards preventing burnout.

The psychology of stress – What is stress, and what causes it?

Common stressors – Identifying the sources of stress

Overcoming stress – A matter of balance and planning

Joshua Ng

Professional Trainer & DISC-Certified Behavioural Consultant

(This talk is brought to you by MCYS)

Saturday, 1st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

ScienceArts

*This talk will be repeated on:

Sunday, 2nd October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

5.00pm – 6.00pm

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

Mrs Cynthia Teo

Mrs Cynthia Teo holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) with dual majors in health education and promotion and maternal and child health from Loma Linda University, California, USA. She is a certified health education specialist accredited by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, USA and certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (USA). She is also a member of the Kappa Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, USA.  Mrs Teo has more than twenty years of experience in health education and promotion in Singapore, Malaysia, and America. Her health education program design, Families Overcoming: HURDLES (Health Unitedly Restored with Diet, Lifestyle and Exercise Strategies), was adopted by the Department of Public Health, County of San Bernardino, USA. She is currently a speaker for Youngberg Wellness Centre, a long-standing, well-recognized workplace health care provider in Singapore with global networks.

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room TWO

Dancing for Birth™ FREE demo class

Birth can be like a marathon and Dancing for Birth™ prenatal dance classes prepare for you for the challenge. You’ll become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both mentally & physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience At the same time, you’ll be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability.
Lillian Thio-Kaplan

Founder

iexpress2explore.com

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

6.00pm – 6.30pm

Aortic heart valve blockage is fairly common especially in the older population. It will cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortage of breath or leg swelling. It is under treated and under diagnosed. Find out more about it in this talk.

Dr. Jimmy Hon

National University Hospital

(This talk is brought to you by the International College of Surgeons)

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

4.30pm – 6.00pm

Learn all about healthy cooking using alkaline ionized water the fun and delicious way with celebrity Chef Anna Phua!

Chef Anna Phua

Kemp Trading

*This talk will be repeated on:

Sunday, ^2nd October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

11.00am – 12.00pm

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

3.00pm – 4.30pm

We all want our kids to be healthy, happy and good achievers. To have the full range of life skills they need to make smart choices. This talk addresses the health needs of children for optimal growth, mental alertness and physical performance.

The talk and presentation will address the following issues:

1. Fussy Eaters-Setting the rules to establish healthy eating habits in children.
2. Health Issues-Why weight control through diet and physical activity are necessary for children’s long term health
3. Balanced Meals- What is the major components of food (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and how to choose the healthiest sources of them.
4. Art of Deception-How to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into meals and snacks
5. Dietary Supplements -When and Why to use them.
6. Energy Sappers- What are anti- nutrients – lets make a list.
7. A Shopping Strategy for Optimal Health– putting it all together

After the talk there will be a demo of a healthy breakfast smoothie and tasting of some Oat Bran Whole meal Cookies.

The session includes an interactive question answer round.

Mayura Mohta

Vegetarian Society (Singapore)

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Prostate Enlargement and Cancer – What do men and women need to know

Benign prostate enlargement and prostate cancer are common urological problems in men above 50 years.  The patients may present with lower urinary tract symptoms like urinary frequency, poor stream or abnormal PSA test. The lecture would cover the symptoms and signs, investigation and latest treatment of the prostate diseases.

Dr. Tan Yeh Hong

Senior Consultant, Department of Urology

Singapore General Hospital

(This talk is brought to you by the International College of Surgeons)

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

12.30pm – 1.00pm

Males undergo menopause too. Hormones in both sexes decline from the early 20′s on. In many women this culminates in the 40s or 50s with the syndrome known as menopause. Technically the menopause is the precise time a woman stops having her periods. Symptoms in women often start years earlier and this has become known as the perimenopause and is associated with a gradual decline in womens’ sex hormone levels.

Men have no specific marker such as stopping periods in women to delineate their menopause. But their hormones decline from the early to mid twenties. At some point, usually in the early – mid forties this hormonal decline becomes apparent with physical and mental changes occurring.

Find out what the changes are and how these changes have an enormous impact on men’s lives. Learn about prostate cancer, testosterone and the treatment for andropause!

Dr. Ho Siew Hong

*This talk will be repeated on:

Sunday, 2nd October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

12.30pm – 1.00pm

Prof Peter Lim Huat Chye

Saturday, 1^st October 2011, Seminar Room ONE

12.00pm – 12.30pm

Robotic Assisted Operation in Gynecology

Over the past two decades, great strides have been made in how surgeons do operations.  One significant advance has been “key-hole” surgery or minimal access surgery (MAS).  The traditional way of doing an operation requires the surgeon to make large incisions on the abdomen to remove or repair diseased or damaged organs.

Revolution in surgery – robotic enhancement

Now there is a surgeon-controlled robotic “humanoid hand” that is miniaturized such that it can be passed into the abdomen with just an 8mm incision!

The da Vinci robot is an immersive (i.e. as if the surgeon is looking through a glass clad abdomen)  telerobotic surgical system designed to accurately follow movements of the surgeon’s hands i.e. a slave robot not an auto-robot like in the automobile industry

Sit in and find out more!

Dr. Suresh Nair

Obstetrics & Gynecology

(This talk is brought to you by the International College of Surgeons)

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room THREE

6.00pm – 6.30pm

Balance & Hearing Problems

Did you know that balance and hearing problems can affect your quality of life?

In this talk, we will focus on the basic aspects that you should know about dizziness.

Paula Pinheiro

Consultant Audiologist

Hearing Partners

Friday, 30th September 2011, Seminar Room TWO

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room TWO

6.00pm – 6.30pm

The birth rate in Singapore is at all-time low. Problem conceiving is becoming a real problem affecting many couples. Are you one of them, or are you worried that infertility may affect you in future? Join us to get an insight view of how to optimize your chances of getting pregnant and learn about the latest technology available to help you.

Dr. Law Wei Seng

Pacific Healthcare

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room TWO

4.00pm – 4.45pm

Talk on Being Vegetarian and Detox

Ami Mehta

Ami is a self taught vegetarian cook with plenty of inspiration given by her Mother and her Mother-in-law, both excellent cooks in their own right. She specializes in vegetarian cooking in various multinational cuisines.

Ami grew up in Bombay (now known as Mumbai) in India. Bombay has always been a major cosmopolitan city, with a melting point of cultures from all over the World, thus giving exposure to the international cuisines experienced there.

Ami is also a folk art teacher and cooking to her is a form of art. She believes that quality & presentation of food is very important in any form of cuisine. When preparing or planning a meal, she  looks into different criteria of the meal, like the colour of the food, the place, the occasion, the effects and the compatibility, the time & of course the people at the dining table!

She hails from a Hindu vegetarian family and did not have any exposure whatsoever to meat till she moved to Singapore after her marriage to a Singaporean in 1996! Imagine the culture shock she faced then. However, her commitment to Vegetarianism has remained steadfast and she has even inspired her husband to cut down on his meat eating ways!

She has a husband who is a strong supporter of bringing her talents to the fore. Being a Singaporean, he had a strong penchant for local food and encouraged her to replicate local Singapore cuisine in a vegetarian fashion. He enjoys good quality food and is a great compliment to her by being a great test taster and a constructive critic of her cooking. Also, her late Father-in-law was a source of inspiration & encouragement to revive the traditional dishes.

Ami, who has also worked as a travel agent has picked up recipes, tips and ideas from this additional experience and she is also well read and knowledgeable about various places and their cuisines. She tastes and observes the presentation of the food and works on the recipe until she gets it just right.

Ami is a new wave Vegetarian Chef who puts her “heart” into her craft and exhibits warmth and homely cooking in all her recipes.

Friday, 30^th September 2011, Seminar Room TWO

11.00am – 12.00pm

Your Health Age: The Seven Habits of Healthy People

Dr. Eric Teo

Director

Youngberg Wellness Centre