Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Qatar’s summer is not simply hot. It is one of the most extreme heat environments inhabited by a large human population anywhere on Earth. Temperatures regularly exceed 45 degrees Celsius through June, July and August. Humidity levels in the coastal areas around Doha can reach […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) If you have ever mentioned high protein and health in the same sentence, chances are someone warned you about uric acid. A well-meaning relative, an outdated fitness article or a quick search online will often lead you to the same conclusion: eating more protein sends […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Ramadan is one of the most meaningful times of the year. The fasting, the early mornings, the shared meals and the renewed focus on faith and gratitude create a rhythm of living that genuinely benefits both body and mind. Many people find that they sleep […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Your Health Story: How to “Speak Doctor” for Better Results We’ve all experienced it. You’re sitting on the crinkly exam table paper. The doctor walks in, tablet in hand, asks “So, what brings you in today?” and suddenly every symptom you’ve carefully worried about […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Is It the Evil Eye or Is It Your Cortisol? Have you ever experienced a day where everything feels off? You’re unusually tired, irritable, or anxious and small problems seem magnified. Sometimes, in such moments, people instinctively wonder if they’re under the influence of […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) The world of vitamin and mineral supplements can be overwhelming. From glowing skin to boosting immunity, countless products promise a quick fix, often with enticing marketing claims. But what do you really need to thrive? What’s merely marketing hype or even a waste of money? […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, General Practitioner Wellkins Medical Centre Mouth ulcers, those small, painful sores that appear inside your mouth, are a common and frustrating ailment that can make eating, drinking, and even talking a challenge. While they are often dismissed as a simple irritation from biting your cheek or a minor vitamin deficiency, persistent […]
Author: Dr. Alvin Caezar A Natividad, General Practitioner Wellkins Medical Centre The human heart is undeniably the body’s most vital organ a resilient and tireless powerhouse that tirelessly pumps blood, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients to every single cell and tissue. Its continuous, rhythmic function is the very essence of life, making an understanding of […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, General Practitioner Wellkins Medical Centre Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious and progressive condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often without a person’s knowledge in its early stages. It is frequently referred to as a “silent disease” because symptoms typically do not become apparent until the kidneys are […]
