Riding In Comfort At the Cost of Clean Air
‘It’s amazing to see you traveling in a public train! Are you not inconvenienced being squeezed like a sardine in that carriage? What happened to your luxury car?’, asked the surprised executive who learned that his section manager had begun…
For Your Eyes Only
What is the best way to take care of my eyes? Eyes need constant care for their proper functioning. Many eye diseases are preventable. Maintaining healthy lifestyle which includes regular exercise and eating a balanced diet with lots of green…
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall, Who’s the Thinnest of Them All?
Women nowadays show increasing evidence of dissatisfaction with their bodies and pressure to conform to the ideal super model or Miss Universe body size. Kate Middleton’s slim figure has attracted a huge number of soon to be bride raising curiosity…
Powerfoods: Cauliflower
Botanically, cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous or brassicaceae family; from the “white” family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Included in this group are other natural foods such as bananas, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. It has got similar…
Chinese Herbs For Clear Vision
The effectiveness of traditional medicine must not be brushed off. The conception that Chinese herbs taste horrid and are difficult to prepare does not hold too, for the four herbs listed are easy on the palate, are a breeze to…
The Power of Probiotics
What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms (most often bacteria) that are similar to those found in the gut. When administered in adequate amounts, these ‘friendly’ bacteria are able to offer health benefits to the host. How do probiotics confer…
Powerfoods: Honeydew
The Honeydew melon (Scientific Name: Cucumis Melo) is named after the French version, the White Antibes. Historians believe the melon originated in Asia and was used as early as 2400 B.C., and that it made its way to Europe in…
Powerfoods For Your Eyes
Mothers have always told their kids that carrots are good for their eyes. This is indeed true, as proven by the US National Eye Institute. Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc, omega-3 fats, lutein and zeaxanthin are important nutrients…
Running For Your Life
Running extends our life span! No expensive equipment is required. You can do it alone or in a group. Run indoors on a treadmill or in the great outdoors. And age does not matter because you can slow it down…
Top 10 causes of obesity & what you should do about them!
The problem of overweight and obesity amongst adults and children in Malaysia has been highlighted for more than a decade. The increase in diet-related diseases during the last few decades in Malaysia has prompted the government to recognise the important…
