Collagen Supplements – Do they actually work?
I’ve had many patients come to me and say they take excellent care of their skin, with a regimen that includes regular beautician visits, expensive skincare and that latest must-have – collagen supplements. Usually available in a drink, and costing…
Always Itchy: Eczema
At some point in your life, you may have encountered people, especially children, who always have patchy reddish skin on their cheek, scalp, insides of the elbow or behind the knees. They often feel itchy and have the tendency to…
Going Green: How much is too much?
Sipping kale and spinach is good; however there are a few things to consider before swapping full dinners for smoothies and bottled juices. Along the line, health foods were made in liquid form and anything with the green colour was…
10 Ways to Build Better Bones
Many people become aware of issues related to weak bones at later stages in life as and when they arise. A better option would be to take peremptory and precautionary measures right from teenage years to ensure that bones stay…
Searching for the Fountain of Youth -6 Secrets to Look Younger
The legends say that somewhere in a faraway place, hidden from the eyes of passers-by, lies a magical spring that has the amazing power to restore the youth in anyone drinking from it or bathing in it. Writers from all…
Happy, Healthy Breasts
In this month, it would be worthwhile to understand the various ways of keeping your breast healthy and attractive. Several factors affect the health and beauty of breasts such as adopting healthy food habits to choosing the right bra. Here…
Portion Sizes: Eating Less for Bigger Results
Smaller portion sizes really are a great weight loss tip. There are actually many things which you need to get right in order to lose weight, it’s all about eating the right things and getting enough daily exercise but portion…
YWCA Promotes Awareness On Healthy Lifestyle Among Women
On September 20, members of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), as well as the public, spent an evening to assess health checkup and also discussed healthy lifestyle and risk factors for heart disease at the YWCA Centre in Petaling…
10 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Treat Them
When children work and play together in groups, this environment provides an opportunity for the spread of a number of common childhood diseases that can be passed on from one child to the next. Some of the common illnesses that…
Healthy Eating Around the World
Every country has its unique and interesting culture of food – cuisines and tastes, eating habits, food related customs and traditions, celebrations and festivals surrounding food, myths and folklore. Senior dietitian Victoria Taylor of British Heart Foundation thinks that there…