Tired of staring at your ceiling in the dark, tossing and turning all night? You are not alone. A recent survey revealed that 9 out of 10 Malaysians suffer from one or more sleeping problems in their lifetimes. illnesses and pain, certain medications and sleep disorders. Blame it on stress which keeps your mind active, […]
Heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often used interchangeably, but each of these terms refers to a different problem. Heartburn describes the burning sensation behind your breastbone, accompanied by a bitter taste in your mouth, often occurring after heavy, fatty, or spicy meals. Despite its name, heartburn actually has nothing to do […]
In today’s 24/7 modern living, it can feel like everything is in a constant rush. The pressure to keep up with the demands of long hours, tight deadlines and never-ending to-do lists can leave you feeling stressed, exhausted and easily irritated. It can be challenging to find the time to take a break and catch […]
Living with allergies can be challenging, especially when symptoms are at their worst. Allergies can interfere with your day-to-day activities and significantly affect your overall quality of life. An allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to a typically harmless foreign substance like pollen, dust mites, mold or animal dander. When your body detects an […]
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a crucial water-soluble vitamin that your body cannot produce or store. It plays a vital role in the growth and repair of tissues throughout your body and must be replenished daily through diet or supplements. With strong antioxidant properties, it helps protect your cells from the damaging […]
Your liver is the largest internal organ that works tirelessly to keep you healthy. This remarkable, hardworking organ is responsible for a host of essential bodily functions. Performing over 500 vital functions, it is vulnerable to assaults on multiple fronts. There are many ways in which you may be inadvertently harming your liver: Alcohol consumption […]
If climbing stairs feels like a battle, and stiff joints make getting out of bed in the morning a struggle, you may be suffering from joint pain. Sometimes, joint pain is just an annoyance that comes and goes. But in more severe cases, it can lead to aggravating pain, swelling and stiffness, making it difficult […]
Your gut is home to approximately 1-2kg or 100 trillion bacteria! These bacteria are ten times more than the number of cells in your entire body. Bacteria are not all bad. In fact, most of them are beneficial for maintaining good health. These good bacteria are known as probiotics. The delicate balance of gut microbiota […]
Acne, dull skin, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Does any of these sound familiar to you? With a hectic lifestyle, poor eating habits, insufficient sleep and pollution, attaining flawless and glowing skin has become a challenge, if not an impossible task. The good news? The remedies to your skincare routine are probably sitting in your […]
