Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
TCM clinic: Eat this fruit for better sleep
WHO IT IS FOR: People who do not get enough rest and are overworked, women who have recently given birth or suffer from irregular menstruation, as well as elderly people are known to have deficiencies in qi or blood. Chronic […]
High intensity exercise beneficial for heart disease patients
High-intensity exercise is protective against coronary heart disease (CHD), reveals a new study. Researchers have found that high-intensity exercise is very beneficial for people who already have heart disease. K. G. Jebsen from Center of Exercise in Medicine at the […]
Getting rid of household ants
SINGAPORE – My kitchen has been infested by ants. Someone did not close the sugar jar properly and now there are tiny black ants everywhere. But how do you safely get rid of ants in the kitchen? You cannot spray […]
Healthy lifestyle fights cell ageing
Following a healthy lifestyle helps the body’s cells fight ageing, says study. The strategy is structured around a whole-food, plant-based diet, moderate daily exercise, yoga-based relaxation and stress management, they said. Researchers recruited 35 men, 10 of whom were asked […]
Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function: study
Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system, a U. S. study said Tuesday. Resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries could work with vitamin D to raise the expression of the […]
Healthy diet could cut depression risk
Intake of healthy diet could reduce the risk of depression, say researchers. The study of 2,000 men was conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. Anu Ruusunen, MSc, said that the study reinforces the hypothesis that a healthy diet has […]
6 common fitness myths debunked
You can spot-reduce fat This is the king of fitness myths – that you can reduce fat in one area by doing specific and targeted exercises. Here’s the thing – you cannot spot-reduce your problem areas unless you go for […]
Orange juice can keep cancer away
Oranges could prove to be crucial in cancer prevention, say researchers. In a forthcoming review article from Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, a publication of Routledge, researchers reviewed available evidence that links orange juice with cancer chemoprevention, reports Science […]
Simple tips to keep your nails healthy
Expert offers advice on how to care of your nails to keep them looking their best. a Dermatologist Phoebe Rich, MD, FAAD, clinical adjunct professor of dermatology at Oregon Health Science University, Portland, shared some tips to keep the nail […]
Singapore doctor’s advice on what to do about bedbug bites
SINGAPORE – Bedbugs are tiny reddish-brown nocturnal insects that come out at night to feed on blood. They live in the crevices of mattresses, furniture, wooden floorboards or walls. Clutter in the home provides hiding places for them. Signs of […]
