Introduction to Pilates - By Maripet L. Poso Holding on to straps and trying to squeeze a ring in between my knees, while lifting my back off the floor and working my abdominal muscles, I was hissing and sweating and wondering why on earth I agreed to be in this situation in the first place. It [...]
Dr Elias Tam Shares the Beauty of his Profession - By Maripet L. Poso “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”- Confucius Dr Elias Tam, one of Singapore’s pioneers in aesthetic practice, must have taken Confucius’ saying to heart by the way he works and treats his [...]
Slow down ageing with chiropractic care By Maripet L. Poso Forget about wrinkles and laugh lines for a moment, and let’s talk about how ageing takes a toll on our backs and hips as well. We may have creams and needles to combat ageing on the outside, but if we don’t take care of ourselves [...]
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A little inspiration to help you stick to your fitness resolution By Maripet L. Poso Admit it, the number one New Year resolution on your list is to get fit… which was same as last year’s and the years before. Well, you are not alone. To lose weight is the number one must-do on most [...]
Six healthy ways to spend Valentine’s day - By Maripet L. Poso Ever since we can remember, women have been programmed to expect to receive something romantic from men on Valentine’s Day, be it flowers, chocolates, jewelry or dinner dates. Consumerism doesn’t help one bit, making women think that the bigger the rock the bigger the [...]
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 low back pain (LBP) in six months. In the Netherlands, LBP is the most common [...]
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 and different stressors. Our bodies need help in the cleansing process. Many different detox methods [...]
Gaining prominence in the film industry, Chinese actress Tang Wei, wins admiration both for her work and her beauty By Sandra Generosa L Hernandez Rising prominence through her acting in Ang Lee’s acclaimed movie, ‘Lust, Caution’, Tang Wei is a well-recognised actress not just because of her stellar performances, but also of her flawless beauty. [...]
Ways to improve abs fitness - By Alan Pang What should we do to improve our abs fitness? Do more of it eight hours a day? Probably NOT! Working on those abs Do the basic crunches, leg raises, reverse crunches and other abdominal exercises. Doing these exercises have benefits, well, for the next three to six [...]
