Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Peppermint leaves can cure haze ailments
Peppermint can combat the symptoms of stuffy nose and sore throat due to bad air. WHAT IT IS: The clean smell of peppermint is one you are probably familiar with when it comes to food, beverages and even toiletries. Known […]
Fasting tips for those with gastritis and peptic ulcer
MALAYSIA – During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe observe the act of fasting. Generally, Muslims who suffer from gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) will have numerous questions regarding issues pertaining to their illness […]
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 […]
