Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
A natural way to cleanse
Can you believe that some of the toxins in your life could come not just from pollution and the food you eat, toxins could also come from the creams and products that you put on your face, including the soaps […]
Olive oil component may help prevent breast cancer
Hydroxytyrosol a major component of olive oil may help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women, finds study. “We know there is a correlation between breast density and breast cancer,” Tejal Patel, M.D., breast medical oncologist with Houston Methodist Cancer Center […]
Five key concepts to detox
OUR bodies are equipped with ways of eliminating toxins, but the organs in charge of these vital processes are overwhelmed at times, especially in the face of modern stressors such as pesticides and air pollution. Detoxification, a word that carries […]
14 Foods your doctors eat
Food can save your life. That’s no exaggeration. But if you’re saying “yes” to the wrong diet—one crammed with sugar, industrial fat, salt, excess meat, and refined flour—you could be headed for a health disaster. Put the right foods on […]
Fruit that aids digestion
The tsaoko fruit is among the most commonly used spices in Chinese food, particularly in stews or braised dishes. Known as caoguo in Chinese, it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a natural remedy for digestive ailments. […]
9 Health problems you can treat with exercise
It helps you live longer, lose weight, and gain a stronger heart. It can help you cope with stress and depression and boost your self-esteem. Exercise: It’s the best medicine available, yet few doctors are going to write you a […]
Five exotic foods for weight loss
Of course, there is no such thing as a miracle food, and losing weight is only possible through a change in overall diet and exercise. Nonetheless, there are those who swear by certain foods or supplements when it comes to […]
Fitness 101 for seniors
Staying fit in your golden years gives you more energy for activities. Once you make exercise a habit, you’ll never want to give it up. Ageing is not necessarily a beautiful thing, especially if you’re plagued with multiple ailments. The […]
Meat-free diet
A dietitian tells Kasmiah Mustapha how to get a balanced meal from a vegetarian diet THERE are many reasons why people become vegetarians — health, concern for animal welfare and religion among them. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur dietitian Nur Izzati […]
Laughter is the key to good health
About 10,000 laughter clubs in India are a testimony to the fact that the laughter therapy works. A combination of group laughter exercises with yoga breathing, which allows people to laugh without cracking jokes, should be performed for at least […]
