Life’s ‘Simple 7’ to save your heart!
The American Heart Association, for the first time, has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behaviour factors that impact health and quality of life. We know that even simple, small changes can make…
Losing Your Battle on Obesity? Natural Medicine May Hold the Answer
Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount of body fat accumulation. Body Mass Index [BMI] is a common method used to measure the obesity degree in population. BMI can be measured by a person’s weight (in kilograms)…
Natural Oils for Radiant Hair, Skin and Nails
Natural oils have been glorified for centuries due to their effectiveness when it comes to enhancing one’s hair, skin and nails. Natural oils, have been used to aid in scalp, hair and nail nourishment as well as soothe, smooth and…
Do’s and Don’ts to Naturally Eliminate Wrinkles
Many of us look into the mirror and worry about the lines and the tiny folds that start appearing on our face especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkles are the inevitable product of ageing. They are part and parcel…
Do’s and don’ts of ageing
So what if you now realize that you are guilty of committing one, or worse, several of the “mistakes”? It is never too late to change. While you can’t reverse the damage already done, you can prevent further ageing by…
Boost Your Brain Power 24 Hours a Day
Our brain is the most important organ of our body. Every process that takes place in our body is the result of our brain’s activity. Not only does it function as a centralized ‘control centre’ for the other organs in…
5 tips for a trimmer waistline
1) Plant-based fats and lean meat is the way to go At each meal, go for lean sources of protein such as chicken breast, fish and egg white. Other food that promote weight loss are almond butter, avocado, tofu, soy…
Eat This, Not That! Decoding the Food Label
Food labels were first made in United States around 1860s but were only in effect in 1990s. At that time, all processed food manufacturer were required to place this label on their products. Though not all foods are required to…
9 mistakes that are ageing you
Looking older than you are? Some young women, who while in the pursuit of their career or dreams, neglect the importance of looking after themselves. The same goes for some women who start a family and caring for their partners…
Cardiovascular Disease: QnA
What is the burden of cardiovascular disease? An estimated 17.1 million people die of cardiovascular diseases every year. 80% of the deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. What causes cardiovascular disease? There are many risk factors that contribute to…