Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Stop smoking and apply sunscreen to fight skin ageing
A posting that analyses factors in skin ageing is heating up online communities. According to National Health Information Portal, skin ageing is affected by endogenous and exogenous factors. Endogenous skin ageing is mainly due to free oxygen radicals that accumulate […]
Important to promote good health, hygiene
THERE has been much discussion on the bed crunch in public hospitals. But we should also focus on promoting better health, creating awareness of the importance of maintaining one’s personal hygiene and taking responsibility for one’s health. The cultivation of […]
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 […]
