Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Daily dose of superfoods
THEY nourish and nurture, heal and protect. Superfoods are known for their ability to slow down ageing, lower the risk of diseases and protect against many ailments. They may be either supermarket staples or exotic ingredients from far-off countries but […]
3 Bad reasons not to meditate
Meditation, long associated with unwashed hippies and robed gurus, has recently been shown to boost focus, reduce stress, and improve the immune system. Brain scans suggest it can literally grow the gray matter in areas associated with well-being and compassion. […]
Avoiding, treating stomach problems
Compared to Western countries, more people in Korea complain of symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system. However, many people tend to dismiss such symptoms and do not see a doctor about it, which can sometimes lead to the progression of […]
Tips on how to cope for those with poor vision
SINGAPORE – Event manager Timothy Ooi, 34, a low-vision patient, did not like to read as it was a tiring task. But after seeing Ms Debbie Boey, a senior occupational therapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and making some changes, […]
3-Step brain hack for happiness
Meditation always struck me as the distillation of everything that was most annoying about the granola lifestyle. I pictured myself seated in an unbearable cross-legged position in a room that smells like feet. My attitude was not far from that […]
Sunlight leads to better sleep
Sleep disorders have become a major health concern, as stress, irregular lifestyles and electronic gadgets hamper more Koreans from getting enough shut-eye. According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of patients with sleep disorders surged 60 […]
Eating right for those with medical problems
SINGAPORE – Overeating is not a luxury that anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can afford. We ask dietitians and doctors how to make the annual feasting healthier for those afflicted with the following conditions. DIABETES MELLITUS […]
How to prevent heart attacks
Healthy eating habits are vital to maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol, according to Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe, Consultant Cardiologist at Hemas Hospitals Thalawathugoda. It has been discovered that out of every 1000 death are caused by non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka, […]
Simple beauty tips for Valentine’s Day
Make-up artist Vikkie Anand shares simple and easy beauty tips to keep in mind before planning a Valentine look. * Eye make-up: Go for charcoal eye make-up instead of the usual smokey eye. You can go for bold look by […]
5 superfoods that don’t get enough attention
The news website of business and technology magazine Forbes reported on five healthy food. Experts on nutrition Kristin Kirkpatrick and Liz Bedell made the list. 1. Spinach In terms of daily recommended intake, spinach contains 52 percent for beta carotene, […]
