Can Your Deodorant Kill You?
If there are two much-dreaded letters, it would be BO – body odour. Everyone would have suffered from it at one time or another, either by being a ‘producer’ of the pungent smell or a recipient of it especially while…
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…
Green Toys to Keep Your Kids Safe
As adults we have the responsibility to decide on the toys we buy for children – be they our own or someone else’s. It is even more crucial to think before you purchase – not only for their future but…
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…
Bugaboo Bee5 – Style & Comfort For Urban Parents
A good urban stroller should embody comfort for both the baby and parents, yet compact enough to access narrow shopping aisles and durable to withstand the rigours of city dwelling. Enter Bugaboo Bee5, which is specially crafted for stylish parents…
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…
