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 […]
The choices you make about what you eat and drink each day affect your well-being. They should add up to a balanced, nutritious diet. You are what you eat! Eating healthy gives your body the nutrients it needs for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy. Learn how to make healthier food […]
Royal jelly is the gelatinous secretion produced by worker bees in the beehive. It serves as the exclusive food for the queen bee, accounting for the queen bee’s extended longevity and fertility. The largest and longest living among all bees, the queen bee lives 40 times longer than its workers, surviving for up to 5 […]
Cordyceps is one of the most sought-after medicinal fungi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Owed to its scarcity and highly treasured properties for longevity, it was used exclusively in the Emperors’ palace in Ancient China. Life cycle of cordyceps Cordyceps is called “dong chong xia cao” in Chinese, which literally translates as “winter worm, summer grass”. […]
