Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
How to eat your way to better eyesight
Two new books on diet and eye health look at the types of food and supplements that can help people with common eye problems ranging from dry eyes to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD affects the macula, the central part […]
Clearing up misconceptions about vaccine safety
Vaccines have reduced the number of deaths and disabilities caused by diseases that were at one time considered incurable, let alone preventable. Even today, vaccine-preventable diseases still account for 1.5 million deaths worldwide. With vaccination, these unnecessary deaths could have […]
Is there a need to get my child vaccinated?
SINGAPORE – Vaccines have reduced the number of deaths and disabilities caused by diseases that were at one time considered incurable, let alone preventable. Even today, vaccine-preventable diseases still account for 1.5 million deaths worldwide. With vaccination, these unnecessary deaths […]
Self-help measures to help reduce joint pain
Exclaiming “Ouch!” when climbing up or going down the stairs? Most of us have either first-hand experience with knee joint pain, or know of someone who has. Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain; and osteoarthritis (OA) […]
Implants and injections: Alternative contraceptive methods
Contraceptive implants and injections are hormonal contraception. Unlike the combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill, they contain only progestogens that are similar to the hormone, progesterone, produced by the ovaries. They are long-acting, effective contraceptive methods. These implants and injections release […]
Heard About Tea Made from Coffee Leaves?
Scientists chanced upon a new way of making tea, one that is made from coffee leaves which is a healthier, less bitter and not as strong as coffee. Apparently, this new tea made from coffee leaves contains high levels of […]
8 surprising cleaning uses for lemons
SINGAPORE – You have just squeezed the juice from a lemon half. Do not throw that used fruit away. Dip it into some baking soda and rub it onto the stains on your stone countertops and sinks. It will prevent […]
Brushing your teeth may save your life
Most people – six in 10 – do not go for dental check-ups every six months as recommended, a 2011 poll on more than 300 people here found. But having your teeth cleaned regularly could help save your life. People […]
Can I lose weight with vibrations?
Yes, vibration works to help you lose fat and weight – but only if you exercise and follow a sensible diet as well. The vibration plate machine, which has a platform that vibrates while the person stands on it, has […]
Eating right for cancer patients
Cancer patients often feel helpless, with their treatment options seemingly dictated by their doctors. Treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, medication and surgery can leave one feeling weak and nauseated. However, patients are in control of one important aspect of their […]
