Probiotics

Get to know your friendly bacteria By Maripet L. Poso Not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some are actually beneficial to our health. Probiotics are good bacteria that live in our digestive tract. According to the World Health Organization,[...]

Your healthy holiday eating options

Balance the holiday bulge by visiting restaurants that offer sumptuous meatless dishes By Maripet L. Poso With Christmas and New Year’s just a little over, now comes the Chinese New Year! And this means more parties and festive lunches and[...]

Exercise for the elderly

Combat your physical deterioration due to ageing By Christopher Jones It’s a fact of life that as we get older, we experience a gradual deterioration in our physical capabilities. Studies have shown that the number of people who have evidence[...]

My fi rst “Lo-Hei” Yu-Sheng experience

What’s Chinese New Year without sweet and sour dish, right? So next that turned up in our table was “Gather Greater Fortune” Deepfried Humpback Grouper perfumed with Chef’s Concocted Sweet and Sour Sauce.          [...]

How are condoms made?

So, before we marvel at what these little johnnies can do, let us first be impressed at how they are made. ESP      [...]

Stronger back muscles for better quality of life

Today, neck, back and pelvic pain are among the top health issues in many countries and neuro-musculoskeletal disorders By Mr Andreas Marcel Rooker, on behalf of physiomed In 2001, 41.8% of the Belgium population experienced one or more days of[...]

Go for natural source of calcium

Calcium absorption the way nature intended us to, is possible with organic milk By Sandra Generosa L Hernandez The importance of calcium as a nutrient to our body is undeniable. Calcium plays a big role in many body functions and[...]

Hair Styling Tips for 2012

Look great with your hair By Girish Giovanni The New Year calls for a brand new way of treating your hair. Treat them kindly and you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic look throughout the year! 1. Always start with healthy[...]

The White Way

Different options to teeth whitening

Sometimes a boost in your self confidence can be just a matter of bleaching your teeth. Although purely an aesthetic thing and not a significant health issue, many people nowadays go for teeth bleaching because white and gleaming teeth can[...]

Smile Advocate – Interview with Dr Asha Karan

Dr Asha Karan of Smile Makers Dental Clinic proves there’s more to dentistry than just fixing teeth By Maripet L. Poso Articulate, soft spoken and passionate about promoting health education, Dr Asha K Karan of Smile Makers Dental Clinic commands[...]

Preventing antibiotics resistance

Proper use of antibiotics is key By Maripet L. Poso The discovery of antibiotics, also known as microbial drugs, has been considered one of the most relevant healthcare breakthroughs in the world. Antibiotics are medications that fight infections caused by[...]

Resveratrol

Benefi ts of VitaHealth Resveratrol Lifecare Benefi ts of VitaHealth Resveratrol Lifecare Supports cardiovascular health • Maintains healthy immune function • Natural antioxidant support for protection against free radical damage • Maintains overall health and well-being      [...]

Eat right to lose weight

Do not skip the three main meals for a day. “Eat like a king for breakfast.” Breakfast is too important and should not be missed. Same goes for lunch and dinner.    [...]

All about spine

Drug-free, hands-on, and non-invasive chiropractic care By Maripet L. Poso “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.”  – Greek physician Hippocrates Mention the word chiropractic and we automatically imagine patients in crutches or those[...]

Gut wrenching

Irritable bowel syndrome affects one in 10 people in Singapore. Can probiotics help? By Carmen Pang “Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often under-diagnosed,” declared Professor Claudio De Simone, who was recently in Singapore to share his insights into the latest trends in using[...]

A&E alert

Excessive indulgences for CNY may cause accidents and emergencies By Maripet L. Poso During this auspicious occasion, it’s inevitable to overindulge. What with many friends and relatives to visit and party with during the Chinese New Year festivities, eating and[...]

Suffering from PHN?

Many of us are aware of the chickenpox virus but did you know that once you have had chickenpox you could develop shingles? After chickenpox infection, the varicella virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox – remains dormant in[...]

Spic and span

The art of spring cleaning By Maripet L. Poso Dust down the ceiling, wash the windows, change the drapes, and scrub the floors! It’s that time of the year again to let bad vibes out and good luck in as[...]

Your Type of Detox

Choose what suits you best – holistic, quick or slimming By Maripet L. Poso Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins in the body. Although our body naturally cleanses itself, city dwellers like us are more exposed to environmental toxins[...]

Exercise prescription

If you’ve been overweight, this advice is your best New Year’s gift to yourself By Asian Food Information Centre Many countries in Asia have reported a rise in the numbers of obese and overweight adults and children during the last[...]