So who are the culprits?
Life as you know it has evolved with time. These days, our bodily needs i.e., food, is largely depended on processed food, which I might add, sees large food corporations laughing their way to the bank. With the struggling economy…
Top 9 Nutrients for Gorgeous Skin
Having a translucent and healthy complexion is probably one of women’s all-time dreams. What we have failed to grasp is, beautiful skin derives from a wholesome diet. It is a reflection of our inner health. The fingerprint of what is…
Tap for Greater Well Being with EFT
EFT (emotional freedom technique) is thought to be one the most exciting, powerful techniques to come out of the last century! It is one of the new ‘Energy Psychologies’ and is rooted within the ancient Chinese energy meridian system. It…
Is Your Body Crying For Water?
Let’s review some basic facts about our total body of water. As infants, we started life with 75‑80% of water against body weight. As we age, it decreases to 60-65% for men and for women slightly less to about 50-60%.…
Powerfoods: Mango
Mango is said to have been cultivated for over 6,000 years at the foothills of the Himalayas of India and Burma. The English singular form mango comes from the Latin Mangifera indica meaning mango-bearing plant from India. The mango is…
Powerfoods: Celery
Celery: Stick of Hope Celery (Apium graveolens) is a member of the Apiaceae (Parsley) family and a relative of dill and carrots, and said to have originated from the Mediterranean. Celery is one of the oldest vegetables ever used in…
Portion Control, Malaysian Style
When you go to an all-you-can eat buffet, do you settle for one helping only? When it is durian season, do you have a durian feast and stop only when you are sick? Here in Malaysia, our favourite past time…
Radiation Panic
The SMSes on radiation at the collapse of Japanese atomic reactors quite recently seemed to have spread faster than the radiation itself. Some people refrained from coming out of home fearing radiated particles settling on the skin or breathed in.…
Pilates to Sexy Butts!
“The great thing about pilates is that just about everyone – from couch potatoes to fitness buffs – can do it” Pilates (pronounced: puh-lah-teez) is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding…
Why Should We Eat Whole Foods?
For many years I have been teaching that it is a good idea to consume whole foods for our health and well-being. The reasons seemed obvious. Whole foods are those that nature provides, with all their edible parts. Whole foods…
