Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
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 […]
What oil to use for cooking?
Unsaturated cooking oils are deemed the best for our health, but this is not always true. THE usage of oil in cooking has gotten a really bad reputation in recent decades. Healthcare professionals are constantly telling us to steam, braise, […]
Pan-fry for fewer calories
The crunchy delight of squid encrusted in golden, crispy batter unfortunately comes with some health risks. Obesity, clogged arteries, high blood pressure – the list of dangers linked to fried food is long. To celebrate Chinese New Year with greater […]
Top 5 detoxifying foods
There is no such thing as a truly detoxifying food, according to Nathalie Negro, a nutritionist at French weight loss resort Thermes de Brides-les-Bains. Nonetheless, most fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which means that […]
Eating slower may help trim your waistline
ONE way to eat less is to simply slow down, a new US study suggests. Eating your meals more slowly may help you consume fewer calories while also feeling fuller longer afterwards. Published online Jan 2 in the Journal of […]
30-min exercise to halve diabetes risk
Hour and a half’s daily workout could significantly lower risk of Type 2 diabetes by 30 to 40 percent, a study showed Friday. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The research team from Harvard University studied […]
Coffee doesn’t dehydrate
Here’s a piece of news to make coffee fans smile as they sip their morning cuppa — Birmingham University researchers said the idea that drinking coffee is dehydrating to the body is a myth. In the article in Daily Mail, […]
Managing flu and cough with your mind
If you have flu or a cold now, it would be helpful if you visualise soothing positive imaging to help you to be healthy again 2014 has started with many challenging issues for Malaysians. We have all those crazy price […]
7 tips to improve your memory
Concerned about memory loss? Take heart. Simple steps — from staying mentally active to including physical activity in your daily routine — may help sharpen your memory. Can’t find your car keys? Forget what’s on your grocery list? Can’t remember […]
