Disclaimer: This is a personal account with BPH and is not intended as medical advice. If you suspect you may need treatment for BPH, please consult a medical practitioner for proper guidance. After several years of living with an Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH), my husband made the decision to seek treatment. He underwent a procedure known as HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) on 7 Oct 2024 and is now recuperating at home. With Prostate Cancer being … [Read more...]
My Home-based 22kg Weight Loss Journey
Those who have been following the hubby's Instagram will know that he has lost 22 kg since the pandemic started. As his wife, I saw him ‘transform’ right before my eyes, slowly and steadily - from a hefty 102kg to what he is now, at his BMI weight of 80kg. That’s about 22 kg in less than 2 years. Or about 1kg per month! It has been no mean feat for him, being overweight nearly all his adult life and being a busy, working dad, clocking in 10-12hour days at work. He documented this significant … [Read more...]
Slowing Childhood Myopia with Essilor® StellestTM Lenses
The Inevitable So, the inevitable has happened – our youngest, Buddy has myopia. A visit to our trusted optometrist confirmed that last month. Sadly. This is despite our many attempts at avoiding it through good eye-sight habit – ensuring that he reads only in good light, managing his screen time judiciously, bringing him outdoors often and giving his eyes enough rest. Perhaps it’s hereditary? Perhaps it’s lifestyle? 'Myopia Capital' of the world. Whatever it is, we do live … [Read more...]
Local Singapore Adventures for Families
Tried. Tested and Recommended. With the prospect of overseas travel still up in the air (pun not intended), here are some interesting local adventures which you can involve the whole family and kids Not just a list: Some of these can incorporate the use of the Singapore ReDiscover Vouchers while some you can just purchase directly online. Whatever it is, one thing for sure, this is not any simple listicle list but it’s something we have personally tried, experienced and therefore … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Tips
“It is as if I’ve been hit by a train…” remarked the Hubby. The Hubby took his 2nd dose of the Pfizer-Biontec COVID-19 vaccine and less than 24 hours later, he suddenly developed chills, fever, lethargy during the evening and had to return to see a GP for some flu and fever medication to rest. He felt generally fine after his first dose and was still largely out and about on the 2nd day after his 2nd dose. From his experience he has these tips to share: (Note: Points below are … [Read more...]