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@stewart-casper-v30

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How can parents, especially mothers, assist their children in preventing mental illness and lowering their risk of acquiring such issues?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-22 15:49:57 UTC
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Not all mental illnesses can be prevented, but stress can be reduced by parents when they place fewer unrealistic expectations on their children. Parents can also walk the talk by showing that they themselves lead healthy physical and mental and emotional lives themselves so the children have good role models to mimic. When parents are stressed and act out at their kids, kids fare worse. For more parenting help specific to your situation, do contact me at www.jadelifeandwellness.com and I’d be happy to help.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:40:03 UTC

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@dannie-dibbert43

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I feel like I'm bearing the entire world.
I feel like I'm bearing the entire world. How possible is it to strike a balance between professi...
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-22 10:47:07 UTC
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Hello. I know how you feel. It can be very overwhelming when you’re the only caregiver to many. First of all, remember that not everything needs to be done at once, so prioritise your time well.

Secondly, every person- including those you are caring for- is accountable for his actions. So feel free to delegate responsibility, like homework to kids, taking meds to older folks, and bedtime to everyone. It may be hard at first as they push boundaries, but you have to let them fail first and let them try again.

Lastly, don’t forget to take care of yourself. If you need to schedule personal time for yourself, do so. It should rank as highly as tuition class for kids. Don’t wait for a complete breakdown before declaring you need emergency rest, otherwise that ‘MC’ will affect even more people. Schedule rest regularly so things can go as planned (as much as possible anyway).
If you would like to be coached to achieve your goal, do drop me an email at www.jadelifeandwellness.com and I’d be happy to assist.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:39:45 UTC

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@euna-nitzsche29

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What are some ways that an individual may better manage their time with their occupations in order to maintain a healthy work life balance?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-22 02:40:25 UTC
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Hi! Different people manage their work-life balance differently. Some people respond to external factors, whereas others respond to internal factors. It’s important to understand yourself first so you can make a plan for you that works. If you’d like to contact me at www.jadelifeandwellness.com I’d be happy to talk to you so you can understand the situation you’re in, what is happening around you and inside of you, what you’d like to achieve and make an action and accountability plan based on your resources and challenges.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:39:15 UTC

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@tatum-o-reilly28

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As a working mother, what can I do to prevent my mental illness from getting worse? I'm not comfortable discussing any mental or emotional issues with my colleagues, family or friends.
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-21 13:23:12 UTC
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Hello there. I am glad you’re reaching out for help. For mental illness it is important to speak to a psychiatrist who is a doctor that is trained to diagnose and treat illnesses. Another suggestion if you don’t need a doctor but need some help exploring emotions might be a counsellor or a therapist. And if you’d simply like a listening ear to help you visualise a goal and achieve it, a coach like myself might do. If you decide a listening ear in the form of a coach is what you need, do reach out at www.jadelifeandwellness.com and I’d be happy to help. There are also other life coaches that offer the same positive, goal-directed approach so feel free to reach out to whomever suits your needs.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:40:46 UTC

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@ariel-bosco26

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I am a mother of 5 kids...
I am a mother of 5 kids, what can I do to improve and maintain my mental health, especially in th...
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-21 07:36:35 UTC
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Hi! I understand it must be difficult for you to manage a family with five children to care for. It’s important that you look after yourself as well and I’m glad you’ve reached out. Areas you can consider to improve your self-care would be not just to look after your mental health but also your physical health as they affect each other. Also, maintain good care in your social and financial life as they tend to affect your overall wellbeing. Specifically for good mental health do consider the things you enjoy doing, and if they are healthy, make time for them. Although you are managing five children you shouldn’t forget to schedule time for yourself, no matter if it is only 20 min a day. If you’d like to speak to me as a coach to help you with maintaining good mental health, send me a request at www.jadelifeandwellness.com and I’d be happy to set up an appointment there.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:38:23 UTC

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@ms-lamont-bechtelar26

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I'm in my fourth year of employment and I'm no longer happy, but I don't want to leave up my job. Do you have any advice on how to achieve a better work life balance?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-21 05:38:49 UTC
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Hello! You’ve mentioned a few things: having worked for several years, once being happy but now no longer and that you don’t want to resign. It’s difficult to give advice on how to achieve better work life balance without knowing a little more about these areas. It’s also unclear whether it is a poor work life balance that is causing you to be “no longer happy”. It might be better for you to speak to someone who knows the situation better, such as a mentor at work. If you’d like to have a coach speak with you, you may contact me at www.jadelifeandwellness.com and I’d be happy to reply to your email.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:37:55 UTC

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@wilfred-kunze23

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Do you have any methods when it comes to prevention of mental illness or any mental health concerns, particularly among women?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-20 14:38:46 UTC
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Hi there. Not all mental illnesses can prevented, but some mental illnesses like Dementia can be slowed by having good physical health or at least good control of chronic illnesses like Hypertension and Diabetes, and by participating in group activities like gardening, forest walks and choral singing.

Good mental health in general can also be maintained by learning how to manage stress well, having a general sense of fulfilment and having an accountability partner like your family, a friend or a life coach. For inquiries on coaching, please check out www.jadelifeandwellness.com but for questions related to mental illness do seek help from a psychiatrist who is trained to manage them.

Dr. Jade K
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•2021-09-23 14:37:29 UTC

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@mj5428

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Dry hump with condom
I had my jeans and underwear on .also put condom. My gf also used 2 layers of clothes. I ejaculat...
0 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-20 04:32:38 UTC
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@Zaykey31

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My wife is 8 days mens delay. Does that mean she is pregnant?
I would also like to know what is the best pill to force her menses for we just have a baby and i...
1 Answers 1 Comments2021-09-10 19:18:15 UTC
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The best thing to do next is a simple urine pregnancy test at home. If the test is negative, you may wait for another week to see if menstruation starts naturally. If it is still delayed, please repeat the pregnancy test. You may need to see a gynaecologist for a pelvic scan if the period is delayed for more than 2-3 weeks; the appropriate medicine should be given to induce menstrual flow after the scan. If it is indeed an unplanned pregnancy, you may then arrange with the gynaecologist for the appropriate management.
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•2021-09-13 11:38:09 UTC

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@bluecotton36
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My mum has had recurrent lip swelling, which first started in Dec 2020. Since then, the lip swelling recurred this year in Jan, Feb, twice in Jul (left side of face in early Jul,
and swelling of both lips in end Jul), 2 Sep (swelling of lower lips & chin) and today (10 Se...
1 Answers 1 Comments2021-09-10 13:33:32 UTC
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Dear bluecotton,
It sounds like your mum has recurrent episodes of angioedema which could be an allergic reaction to various triggers (e.g. food, medications, insect bites or stings) especially if associated with an itchy rash like hives. One particular type of medication that can cause this is an ACE inhibitor (e.g. lisinopril, enalapril) which is a drug used for high blood pressure and also heart conditions. It is important to make sure the episodes of lip swelling are not associated with difficulty breathing or wheezing that may suggest a serious reaction that needs immediate medical attention. It doesn't seem like the leg cramp is related though. You can consult your family physician or an allergist.
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•2021-09-10 14:34:21 UTC

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@kerstin-keeling-dds29

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Does my previous pregnancy history affect any decisions regarding vaccinations during future pregnancies especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-09 01:41:13 UTC
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Vaccinations during pregnancy should only be considered when the need for it exceeds the risk to the pregnancy. The usual vaccines that are recommended for all pregnancies (unless special circumstances dictates otherwise) include vaccines against Influenza and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). In addition, as we battle the COVID pandemic, the COVID vaccine is also recommended for pregnant women, albeit with limited long-term safety data.
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•2021-09-09 07:22:06 UTC

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@lavern-macgyver43

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Are there any instances that covid vaccinations or other vaccines can affect my fertility?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-09 00:24:05 UTC
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Currently there is no evidence to suggest that vaccines (COVID or others) can impair fertility, although certain live vaccines should be avoided during pregnancy or you should avoid conceiving within 4-6 weeks of exposure to certain live vaccines (e.g. MMR).
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•2021-09-09 06:59:41 UTC

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@regena-wisozk-sr56

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Does couple fertility always depend only on a woman? If so, how can I boost my fertility?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-08 10:52:15 UTC
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Factors contributing to infertility may lie in either or both partners; the most common conditions encountered in infertile couples include advanced age, low egg count, low sperm count, failure to ovulate and endometriosis. Hence, it is likely that there are more medical factors in the female that can result in infertility, although not exclusively. "Enhancement" of fertility has to be individualised accordingly to the profile of each couple, depending on the unique fertility problems they face.
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•2021-09-08 14:54:38 UTC

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@mendy-bode33

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How will doctors find out if a woman and her partner have fertility problems? And what are normal ranges in a semen analysis?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-08 05:24:14 UTC
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A thorough interview of both partners, a detailed pelvic assessment of the female and a basic semen analysis will enable a fertility specialist to establish the diagnosis of the causes for infertility in most cases. Sometimes, additional blood tests or scans may be required to aid in the diagnostic process, for the more challenging cases. In Singapore, the reference ranges used for semen analysis are that of WHO.
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•2021-09-08 14:47:30 UTC

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@stewart-casper-v30

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Does being on birth control for a long time will have an effect on my fertility?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-07 14:23:25 UTC
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The Combine Oral Contraceptive (COC) pills are supposed to be effective in preventing pregnancy when used properly and fertility should return quickly after cessation of use. However, we do see some women experiencing a delay in return of fertility after using COCs. It is likely that the COCs might have been masking the symptoms of underlying conditions that impair fertility, rather than the COCs causing the impairment of fertility directly. Conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS are easily concealed by COCs as menstrual cycles tend to be regular and less painful, therefore the unsuspecting women do not notice their presence, until they stop using COCs.
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•2021-09-09 07:30:45 UTC

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@pa-kihn39

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How does the fact that I'm approaching 40 affect my fertility or capacity to have children?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-07 11:57:16 UTC
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Yes, the age of a woman will have significant impact on her fertility. This starts to be more evident after the age of 37-38 years, in general.
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•2021-09-08 06:51:38 UTC

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Fertility is fundamental to human life and the impairment of fertility, like many dis... (continued)
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@dannie-dibbert43

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How common is infertility in woman? And, if it's treated, how much will it cost?
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-07 02:18:23 UTC
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As the age of our first-time mothers increase, we see an increase in prevalence of infertility in our population. Biologically speaking, the reproductive window of a female is a lot smaller than that of a male, often dipping into the worrying (sub-fertile) range after the age of 37-38 years old in general. Of course, this can vary very widely between different women. There are many reasons for infertility itself and hence the treatment, each targeting different conditions, will be varied. It is important to accurately diagnose the medical conditions present and tackle each one accordingly. For that, you will need the help of a fertility specialist.
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•2021-09-08 06:49:54 UTC

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@quentin-gottlieb38

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I'm 38 years old and intend to get a fertility test.
I'm 38 years old and intend to get a fertility test. My spouse and I have been married for eight ...
1 Answers 0 Comments2021-09-06 12:16:29 UTC
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The "blind" screening for fertility for mass population usually will include basic hormonal assessment, semen analysis, tubal patency test, egg reserve and ovulation status, ultrasound of the pelvic organs, etc. However, I prefer to tailor the tests to suit the individual woman / couple based on the findings of the pelvic examination; this will avoid unnecessary tests and target the most likely problematic area(s) of that particular couple. Every woman / couple is different. Of course, the eventual treatment will depend on what conditions get picked up on this screening exercise and the expertise of the specialist to deal with them.
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•2021-09-08 06:40:25 UTC

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