Turmeric is a well-known ancient herbal medicine from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of ginger family, and commonly found in health supplements for knee pain. It possesses remarkable health-promoting properties, thanks to its well-known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, along with many other physiological benefits. Mounting evidence proves the healing properties of turmeric is attributed […]
Magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in our body, is naturally present in many foods such as whole grains, leafy vegetables, beans, seeds and nuts. Yet, magnesium deficiency is relatively common. The contributing factor lies in our eating habits, which requires additional health supplements to fill the gaps. Modern diets tend to be high in […]
Are you going to bed early but still wake up feeling groggy or unrested? Chances are you might be sleep deprived. A few hours of sleep-loss each night can affect every aspect of your daily life beyond daytime drowsiness. It can be far more severe than you thought! Several studies have shown that ongoing insufficient […]
Your body’s immune system is your first line of defence, like a surveillance system that operates 24 hours a day, constantly monitoring and protecting you. A healthy immune system is able to quickly detect and defeat potential cold, flu or upper respiratory tract infection causing pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. With the rapid spread […]
It is vital for us to stay at home as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staying at home and social distancing do not have to mean social isolation or boredom. Instead of feeling helpless and wasting the days, why not use this time to your advantage? Here are six productive things […]
Working from home has many advantages such as flexible hours, better home-office balance and no traffic congestion! It can seem like a dream come true – but it can present its own set of challenges. Isolation, distractions and communication difficulties are some of the problems you may face if you work remotely. The lack of […]
Indulging in boba teas and desserts may satisfy your sweet tooth, but it can take a toll on your skin. Here’s the not-so-sweet truth about sugar: it accelerates the ageing process, making you look much older than you are! You are probably consuming a lot more sugar than you realise. Added sugar lurks in many […]
The time of the year has come! It is Ramadhan, a blessed month for Muslims all over the world. During the entire month, fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset. Here are some tips to stay healthy and active this holy month. Suhoor with a nutritious meal Suhoor or the pre-dawn meal is not one […]
Your gut microbiota contains approximately 1-2kg or 100 trillion bacteria from about 1000 different types of species. In fact, these bacteria are ten times more than the number of cells of your entire body! The delicate balance of gut microbiota Bacteria are not all bad. Most of the bacteria are good and you need them […]
