Well, we’re already almost done with this year. How close are you in achieving your New Year’s resolutions that you set at the beginning of the year? If you’re like many, your resolutions would have been given a rest by…

Take a look around you. Fast food chains, fried food vendors and junk food stalls are everywhere. It’s no wonder that so many people are becoming ‘conveniently’ obese. These all lead to the rise of a new pandemic, obesity. It…

In a landmark study involving thousands of women, called the Nurses Health Study, consuming more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish – the same foods that guard against so many other diseases – lowered stroke risk by 30 per cent…

Eating can be a complicated thing. It’s more than something we do to give our bodies vital nutrients. We can turn to certain foods to buffer ourselves against certain emotions: Anger, Sadness, and Boredom. Experts estimate that 75% of overeating…

Stroke is an emergency and a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the…

I am in the sustainable clothing business. And over the past couple of years, a number of customers have approached me with this question: “Do you have products that are dyed with natural dyes?” My initial response would invariably be…

A renowned dietitian talks about the benefits of consuming fruits to alleviate common diseases Fruit has always been recognised as one of the healthiest foods there is. Anthropological studies show fruits have been an important part of the human diet…

Coconut The coconut is botanically referred to as the ‘Cocos nucifera’. It is a member of the Arecaceae or palm family. Coconuts are thought to have originated in the Pacific. Now, this plant is grown throughout the USA, the Pacific,…

It is unfortunate that losing weight is not as easy (and as fun) as putting it on. You can diet until you shiver in hunger or work yourself out until you drop but the weight loss is not guaranteed. If…

What causes cracked heels? And what are the best ways to avoid them? Most of the foot problems arise due to neglect and oversight with regard to feet care. Cracked heels are the most common foot problem caused by dry…