Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Hot pot lovers beware carbon monoxide poisoning
TAIPEI, Taiwan – The fire bureau recently warned hot pot lovers about the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning when eating hot pot within poorly ventilated indoor spaces. As part of the Chinese New Year holida, family meals involving hot pot […]
Top 4 exercises to banish that belly fat
MALAYSIA – The most common question I get asked is: how to get a flat stomach? A bulging belly can be a source of chagrin for most mortals. Even those who were naturally lean in their youth tend to develop […]
Tips to keeping children safe outside home
MALAYSIA – Parents always want the best for their children. Many spend a great deal to make sure that their children receive the right nutrition, get the best possible education, and are given the appropriate medical care and treatment when […]
Slithery wonders of snake-related health benefits
As the year of the snake slithers into sight, we take a look at all things snake-related in health, proven or otherwise. Snakes have a pretty nasty reputation. We already know they are not the kind of creatures you want […]
Top 10 fashion health hazards
From skyscraper heels to skin tight jeans, many of us repeatedly choose style over comfort. However, this could be bad news for your health. Here are the top 10 items of clothing which can put your health at risk. Fashion […]
Tomatoes Cut Heart Disease Risk
Eating tomatoes reduces the risk of heart disease by a quarter, finds recent study. The scientists at Tufts University in Boston, reached their findings after analysing data gathered over more than a decade to see the effects of lycopene intake […]
Women may Benefit from Exposure to Sunshine- Study
A study has revealed that exposure to the sun may cut a woman’s risk of rheumatoid arthritis. New research involving more than 200,000 women has pointed out that sunshine can reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to a great […]
Can Sabah Snake Grass cure cancer?
Its leaves look like shoots of wild grass and its stem appears plastic-like. Nothing about this fruitless plant stands out. And it’s not surprising if most people mistake it for something worthless. Yet this unassuming plant – called the Sabah […]
Chewing Gum may Boost Mental Alertness
Chewing gum is often frowned upon by many but a new study published in the journal Brain and Cognition reveals that it may actually be beneficial to your mind as it boosts mental alertness and thinking by 10 percent. The […]
Black Tea Cuts Diabetes Risk
Drinking black tea was found to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, reveals study. A new analysis of data from 50 countries found that the nations who drank the most black tea also suffered the lowest levels of […]
