Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Deeper knowledge about spa
BEIJING-Besides being a popular way to relax, visiting a spa is also known to have various health benefits. A spa’s curative power lies in the minerals found in the water. A warm mineral spa can be effective in curing the […]
Juices packed with life
King coconut, more popularly known as thambili, is loved by everyone for its refreshing taste and soothing properties. It has for centuries been used by Ayurvedic practitioners as a remedy for various ailments, especially as a laxative and heat expeller […]
Doing a Detox
THE concept of detoxification has always intrigued people, and various detoxification methods have been practised since ancient times. Although detoxification is considered an alternative therapy in today’s age of modern medicine, it is more accurately described as a preventive measure […]
Drink to lower cholesterol
Take the necessary steps to reduce your cholesterol level in order to lead a healthier life. HIGH cholesterol levels were initially associated with the middle-aged and elderly, but are increasingly appearing in the younger generation. Many tasty Malaysian foods are […]
Less meat, more fruits and vegetables cut diabetes risk
A large-scale new study finds that cutting down on meat and dairy products in favor of fruits and vegetables could dramatically reduce the risk of diabetes. Dr. Françoise Clavel-Chapelon’s team at the Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health […]
EAT WELL: Every reason to eat fruit and vegetables
WITH many of our main meals now being eaten out and on the go, many people are skimping on their fair share of fruit and vegetable. It was recently highlighted that almost 93 per cent of Malaysians aren’t meeting the […]
Keep that brain fit
Through a brain-healthy lifestyle, you are better able to prevent demetia and slow down, or even reverse the process of brain deterioration, writes Nadia Badarudin HIS age has not been a deterrent. At 81, Datuk Dr Wan ShamsudinMohdYusof is still […]
Can baking make you happy?
While baking is not a cure for depression, it does help lift one’s mood. From chocolate brownies to cakes and cookies, baking is often associated with comfort foods – and now a new British movement claims that the simple act […]
Pop a few walnuts for good health
Walnuts have been shown to help protect against heart disease and diabetes. OVERWEIGHT adults can help protect themselves from diabetes and heart disease by adding walnuts to their diet. That’s the conclusion of a new Yale University study published in […]
Beer is good for your heart
RESEARCHERS at Harokopio University in Athens, Greece, have found that blood flow to the heart improved within a couple of hours of drinking two-thirds of a pint, or 400 millilitres of beer. While the study was small, involving 17 non-smoking […]
