Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Palm phytonutrients may help combat stress-induced health problems
MALAYSIA – Phytonutrients found in palm may play a role in helping to restore the body’s natural biochemical equilibrium that stress disrupts. The demands of modern living can have a disruptive effect on the human body. The bills won’t stop […]
Buyer beware of food contamination this Ramadan
DHAKA – As a consumer, you need to ensure that you and your family practise safe eating, especially during Ramadan as the consumption of many unsafe food items increases amidst a change in the consumption pattern. First of all, try […]
Tips to prevent toe deformities
Few parts of our body are treated as badly as the feet, especially when they are stuffed into very high heels or ill-fitting and uncomfortable shoes. And while they can put up with a lot, problems can develop and the […]
Do I refreeze or not refreeze raw food?
I pondered over this question when I was faced with a packet of frozen pork mince in too large a quantity to consume in one sitting. I really should have cooked the whole lot before freezing the cooked dish. But […]
Oily fish helps fight breast cancer
Eating a portion of tuna, salmon, sardines or other oily fish once or twice a week reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to a review published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Researchers based in China looked at 26 […]
Check If You Wash Your Hands Well
It is good to examine if you wash your hands properly especially after using the toilet. A recent study on the extent of personal hygiene maintained has found that people do not wash their hands properly after using the toilet. […]
Simple Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Following some quick and simple steps may help people reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, says expert. The easiest way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin with clothing, said board-certified dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, […]
Antioxidants necessary for staying healthy
As “everybody knows” that reducing the amount of “reactive oxygen species” — cell-damaging molecules that are byproducts of cellular metabolism — is critical to staying healthy. In current health lore, antioxidants are all the rage. What everyone doesn’t know is […]
Baby Rashes No More- Follow These Easy Tips
Painful rashes making your baby cry? Follow these simple tips to avoid harsh skin rashes. Femalefirst.co.uk shares tips to protect baby’s skin from painful rashes. 1. Regular changes: Changing nappies before and after feeding help prevent painful nappy rash. 2. […]
Are disposable food containers safe for hot food?
Although the plastics used to make food packaging may contain carcinogenic substances that can get into food, especially at high temperatures, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority has stringent measures in place to ensure that the use of such packaging here […]
