Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Cure your sore throat
Sore throats are often uncomfortable. See your doctor if you have a severe sore throat. Meanwhile, mild sore throats can be healed by: Gargling slat water. This breaks-up the mucus in your throat. Drinking plenty of water to thin […]
How to soothe heartburns
If you have mild heartburns, fret not. A bit of self-care can go a long way to relieve them. Do the following: Sleep well Stop eating at least three hours before bedtime because the more food is in your stomach, […]
Nuts, seeds and beans increase men’s health
Including more nuts, seeds and beans is a good step towards a good plant-based diet for men, one which is likely to ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and other chronic conditions, a Harvard study has found. The study […]
Eating rice is good for you
A study published in the journal Food and Nutrition Sciences found that eating rice – white or brown – yielded health benefits. The study, led by Theresa Nicklas, of Baylor College of Medicine, was based on an analysis of datasets […]
Air dryers found to spread germs, new study says
A recent study has found that when opting to dry your hands, it is better to skip the air dryers and opt for paper towels instead. Volunteers in the study had their hands dipped into yoghurt containing “friendly bacteria” lactobacilli […]
Sleep more to boost creativity
Have you ever wondered what the secret of successful creative professionals is? It’s longer sleep time. Studies at various schools including Copenhagen Business School and Cal State University Long Beach found that sleep boosts creativity. It found that in order […]
Post-holiday tips: Easy three-step detox at home
1. Drink more water. Your body needs water to flush out toxins from the system. Water also aids better digestion, Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day for optimum health. 2. Drink herbal teas. Herbal teas can help […]
Exercises to help shed weight gained from the holiday season
With the festive season upon us, you may think that extra exercise and physical activity during this period will take care of those extra calories. Sadly, no. A person weighing 70kg would expend only about 280 calories after a 30-minute […]
Drink water on empty stomach
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as […]
Eat six times a day to lose weight!
What is a healthy way to lose weight in your view – eating 2 times a day or eating six times a day? Well, if you feel the former approach will aid in achieving your weight loss goals, your notion […]
