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Illya Borreson (Canada)
Illya Borreson received his qualifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as a double degree in Health Sciences at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, British Columbia. He interned at the Second University Hospital in Tianjin, China in 2002 and is a licensed member of the Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. He specializes in acupuncture, herbology, sports medicine, rehabilitation and varied styles of body work, with a special interest in energetic body work, which is supported by his practice of tai chi and qigong. Illya treats all syndromes or symptoms by diagnosing and treating all root disharmonies of the body to achieve the goal of homeostasis. |
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May 3 (Thu) |
Dr. Donald Greig, Specialist in Surgery, will visit from Hong Kong to consult |
May 16 (Wed) |
Dr. Donald Greig, Specialist in Surgery, will visit from Hong Kong to consult |
May 19 (Sat) |
Sponsor of Dulwich College International School annual fundraiser |
May 27 (Sun) |
Dr. Dan Hooley, Specialist in Orthopedics, will visit from Hong Kong to consult
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| To make an appointment with Dr. Greig or Dr. Hooley, please contact Ms. Kirsty Barden at (86 21) 5879-9999. |
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Healthy Heart booth at Seasons Villas
At the Seasons Villas Easter Day event in April, we held an exciting activity booth for kids to teach about the importance of a healthy heart. In addition to information about healthy foods, the circulatory system, and games, kids also received prizes for their participation. Free blood pressure measurements were also offered to all attendees, and everyone had a great time! |
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2007 Shanghai International TCM Seminar
We are pleased to be a primarly sponsor of the Shanghai International TCM Seminar held over five days in April. Attendees from all over the world arrived in Shanghai for the event, which included lectures and presentations by renowned professors of Chinese medicine from China and abroad. All participants found the event to be a wonderful and informative experience, and the organizers will be planning an even larger seminar in the years to come. |
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Sponsor of AmCham 2007 Charity Gala
We are proud to sponsor the Amcham 2007 Charity Gala on Saturday, April 14.
The AmCham Shanghai 2007 Charity Gala raised funds for the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation's Mothers and Infants Care Project which provides much needed education and training to doctors and healthcare workers to improve the quality of basic rural healthcare.
A big thanks to AmCham, the sponsors, and attendees for their efforts! |
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Vaccination Information Online
More information about vaccines, vaccine schedules, and other important information about the benefits and risks can now be found on our website. Please click on the link below to access our website: http://www.seimc.com.cn/health/vaccines.htm
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Taiwan Ladies Club Fourth Anniversary
We are pleased to provide our quality health screening packages to the Taiwan Ladies Club as a goodwill gesture for their 4th anniversary celebration held on April 24, 2007. We congratulate the organization for helping to make Shanghai a better place for the Taiwanese community. |
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MBA Student Visit
On April 25, 2007, a group of MBA students and professor from the Faculty of Business, University of Victoria, Canada, toured Shanghai East International Medical Center and Shanghai East Hospital, gaining first hand knowledge of electrical systems in Shanghai hospitals and the ways of monitoring electricity consumption in hospitals |
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International Mother and Toddler Support Group
Over the past several months, we have had great response from the community on Women's Health Seminars. In April, we had the honor of joining a large group of mothers and their babies at the well known International Mother and Toddler Support Group. At the get-together, the discusson on Postnatal Care was led by Dr. Ian Mahady, our senior ob/gyn consultant from the UK, and Dr. Silvia Dai.
For more information, please contact Ms. Natalia Granados at (86 21) 5879-9999 or by email at natalia.granados@seimc.com.cn |
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Sunlight, Vitamin D, and Health |
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Vitamin D is an essential HORMONE, made in the skin under strong sunlight. Hormones have powerful effects, so it's not surprising that vitamin D deficiency can cause some of our most important bodily systems to malfunction and cause disease.
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There is strong evidence linking vitamin D with protection from infections, heart disease, cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and depression. Researchers have recently added Alzeimer's and Parkinson's disease to an ever-growing list. |
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Symptoms such as fatigue or aches and pains may be suggestive of vitamin D deficiency.
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Vitamin D deficiency is very common, especially in the winter months.
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Foods generally are not a good source of vitamin D, so getting adequate sunlight is essential to health. |
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Deficiency is strongly associated with darker skin colour, as you then have to spend more time in the sun to make vitamin D.
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Early morning and late afternoon sun is too weak for vitamin D production. Ultraviolet B rays are blocked by sunscreens, air pollution and clothing, so you need some unprotected exposure when the sun is high in the sky. About a quarter of your estimated "burning time" is said to be enough. The more skin you expose, the more vitamin D you make.
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Dr. Colin Walsh is a general practitioner and has a special interest in preventive health
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"My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." -- Milton Berle
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| Our Address |
551 South Pudong Road |
Shanghai 200120 China |
(86 21) 5879-9999 |
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