Perfectly Imperfect Health

Episode 23: The scoop on poop - Your health in every motion

Welcome to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we dive into everything you didn’t know you needed to know about poop with Gastroenterology and Hepatology expert, Dr Andrew Ong. From understanding what your stool says about your gut health to mastering the optimal pooping position, we leave no stone unturned. Curious about the perfect poop, warning signs to watch out for, or even how “sharts” happen? You’re in the right place! 🚽 00:00 Welcome! 02:38 Stool as an indicator of gut health 03:17 Types of excrement 09:09 What does an ideal poop look like? 10:45 Warning signs to watch out for 12:26 Toilet volume and frequency 14:56 Prolapse & the right way to poop 19:38 Fart vs. shart 21:25 The optimal pooping position 24:48 Final takeaways Stay informed and take control of your health - one flush at a time!

Episode 22: Waist management - Diets and weight loss

What's the healthiest and most sustainable way to get to our desired weight? What's most important when embarking on a diet to meet a weight or health goal? Joining us this episode is SGH Dietitian Agnes Chong, who plates up facts on popular diets like intermittent fasting and keto. 00:00 Intro 02:04 Body roundness index vs body mass index 05:54 Can higher body mass be due to genes? 06:59 Intermittent fasting 09:21 Set point theory 12:41 Health impact of intermittent fasting 15:28 Juice fasts 18:15 Ketogenic diet 20:31 Blood type diet 23:30 Weight loss for males vs females 25:00 What's most important when embarking on a diet?

Episode 21: A real pain in the neck - Can acupuncture relieve neck and back pain?

Do you have nagging neck and back pains that are causing you distress?  Well, you’re not alone. Neck and back pains are two of the most common conditions seen at the SGH Pain Management Centre. Find out more as Dr Elizabeth Tan painstakingly explains. 0:00 - Intro 3:34 – When do you need to see a pain specialist? 7:00 – The Pain Scale (1-10): 10 feels like a gunshot wound? 10:38 – Squeezing, throbbing, shooting pains, what do they mean? 15:10 – The most commonly seen pain conditions: neck and back 17:52 – How to manage your pain 21:52 – Is popping pills the way to treat pain? 24:18 – Acupuncture to manage pain 26:20 - Conclusion

Episode 20: The big purge - When food poisoning hits

In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect Health, we dive deep into the topic of food poisoning with Dr Lim Wan Tin, Senior Consultant at the Department of Internal Medicine. Whether you're trying to understand the different types of foodborne illnesses, learn how to prevent contamination, or find out what to do if you suspect food poisoning, we've got you covered! Highlights: 0:00 - Welcome! 03:36 - Common causes of food poisoning 05:16 - Onset of food poisoning 07:04 - Food poisoning vs stomach flu 08:39 - When to see a doctor 12:34 - When things get SEVERE 16:38 - What are the riskier food 18:23 - Who's at higher risk 19:50 - How to eat safely while traveling 23:52 - Final takeaway! Singapore General Hospital Website: https://www.sgh.com.sg/

Episode 19: A coffee a day keeps the headache away？

Do you get a headache if you fail to get your coffee fix? Do you suffer from migraines after a bad night's sleep, or even get triggered by certain smells and foods? Our resident headache and migraine expert Dr Nijanth from NNI@SGH spills the tea on how to differentiate between a headache and a migraine and ways to treat them. This episdoe is a public education initiative is supported by Pfizer. Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Coffee headaches and why people get them 6:16 - Migraines 10:09 - The link between Alice in Wonderland and migraines 13:00 - Headaches vs migraines: How to self-diagnose 14:20 - Food and smells can trigger a migraine 17:40 - When to see a doctor? 19:25 - Treatments for headaches and migraines 26:15 - Conclusion