Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Why the Amish don’t get sick: Things you can learn from them
When we think of Amish people we think of a simple life, free of modern advancements. Most of us view them as foolish for not using the advantages of convenient technology and even look down on them for not conforming […]
Docs urge revelers to take heart (test) before partying
Before going on party mode this Christmas, a reminder from your doctor: Live a healthy lifestyle and don’t wait until the holidays for a checkup. Warning of heart-related ailments that come with excessive partying, a cardiologist reminded the public to […]
27 Amazing benefits of cinnamon for skin, hair and health
Cinnamon has been known from remote antiquity. It was so highly priced back then that it was considered as a gift fit for monarchs and even god! It was so expensive that it was considered more precious than gold. Cinnamon […]
Pomegranate found to prevent coronary artery disease progression
A new study published in the journal Atherosclerosis confirms that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with cardiac mortality: the progressive thickening of the coronary arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty materials known as atherosclerosis […]
Mentally strong people: The 13 things they avoid
For all the time executives spend concerned about physical strength and health, when it comes down to it, mental strength can mean even more. Particularly for entrepreneurs, numerous articles talk about critical characteristics of mental strength—tenacity, “grit”, optimism, and an […]
Predictions on drinking habits for 2014
Tea, handcrafted sodas, vermouth and sour beer are among some of the beverage trends forecast to make a splash in 2014 by a team of influential restaurant consultants. According to the latest trend forecast by Baum + Whiteman out of […]
Fair and lovely
SINGAPORE – Pigmentation on the face is a distressing problem to many women. The most distressing form of pigmentation is melasma. Melasma occurs in those who are in their 40s and beyond and usually worsens around perimenopause (the stage of […]
Ingredients nannies to children with Gluten Intolerance should be aware of
As a primary caretaker of children, nannies are constantly on alert – from helping little ones avoid slipping in the bathtub to keeping a careful eye on them as they play at the playground. For children with gluten intolerance, it’s […]
Brussels sprouts may boost fertility
Brussels sprouts may boost fertility in both men and women, a UK expert says. Research has found that 9% of all conceptions take place over the holiday period, making December the most fertile month of the year. For couples wanting […]
Christmas tips on how not to spend too much and to watch your weight!
‘Tis the season for holiday eating. And that means that most of us will pack on about one to two pounds (0.5-1 kilo) this time of year. While that might not sound like much, annual weight gain adds up year […]
