10 Healthy “Sin” Foods
Bad reputations tend to stick, even with foods. Continued negative press are enough reason for many of us to avoid them like the plague, without understanding or investigating more about them. Or we may even indulge on occasion, but with…
14 Plants and Herbs to keep Diabetes in check
Can herbs and plants help control diabetes? These 14 are used to treat symptoms of diabetes and have shown positive results in naturally lowering blood sugar levels. Scientific research is now shedding new light on the mechanisms used since ancient…
Composting at Home
It is so easy to recycle our household’s organic wastes into high quality compost for our garden. In line with today’s buzzwords ‘reuse, reduce and recycle,’ home composting can be the responsibility of every household in a progressive society. Being…
Enjoy Eco-friendly Holidays In Malaysia With These 5 Green Getaways.
The year-end holidays are not far away. Many holiday-goers envision of visiting some far away exotic places, if given a chance. For a change, how about finding some hidden gems right here in Malaysia in the form of eco-friendly getaways?…
Your Secret To Happiness At Every Age
“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln How to find happiness in life? It’s a question that has been around a long time. But personally, I don’t think we have to…
Diabetes: The Basics
Everybody knows that the global epidemic hitting us hard at the moment is diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is a very common metabolic disorder. This refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we…
Saving Our Sharks
If sharks fin soup is served purely for traditional reasons, then shouldn’t we also bind our daughter’s feet and agree to arrange marriages as well? The fact is – traditions were not designed to jeopardise the existence of an entire…
Work-Life Balance: Reclaim Control of Your Life
Are you overscheduled and overstressed? With today’s busy schedules you’re not alone. Research suggests that people are experiencing a time squeeze, particularly women, and demographic trends suggest that this is not going to go away. Just as you budget how…
Beware of Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR)
“I am very comfortable with my new smartphone. It makes my job much easier. I always keep it with me, even when sleeping. I sleep with the fine music from my phone, and wake up to the musical alarm. It’s…
Should You Go Organic?
To help you change your mindset or even take the giant leap forward in practicing an organic lifestyle, we spoke to a few people who are directly involved in the organic food business. We threw a couple of questions on…