When the Smoke Clears: Vaping VS Smoking
Which Is Less Harmful? With all of the technology now available, it is no surprise that vaping is gathering a large following. People all over the world are looking for a way to keep up their habit of smoking, hopefully…
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
Do you need to stop breastfeeding when you are pregnant? Lactation experts say no. You just need to know how to do it right. Here are a few tips to help you along. It’s great news now that you are…
Diet Showdown – Finding the Perfect Weight Loss Plan
Diets are almost like fashion; they come and create much buzz among fans. Then within a short period of time, they vanish and are replaced with newer diets. With that in mind, along with the boggling number of new diets…
Mommy Diaries: One or Two?
Is having one child better? Or should you have a second one? Gayatri Unsworth tells us why she finally decided to have a second child. The only-child versus multiple children debate is always an interesting one and for parents actually…
What You Need to Know About Detox Diets
If you’re thinking of doing a detox diet, read on for tips on cleansing the healthy way Detox diet is a meal plan that is essentially taken to enhance the natural process of the body by changing or alternating the…
Malaysian Favorites – Minus the Calories!
Fat Recommendations The amount of fat you need each day depends on your calorie needs. The Institute of Medicine recommends adults consume between 20 to 35 percent of their daily calories from fat. One gram of fat provides 9 calories.…
Food and Nutrition: Figs
Figs leaves have healing properties too. Decoction of fig leaves can help patients with diabetes reduce the amount of insulin intake. The natural sugars in figs make them an ideal snack for diabetics Figs Figs (Ficus carica) are the fruit…
Breastfeeding and Jaundice
About half of all newborns develop jaundice, a common condition that causes yellowing of a baby’s skin and eyes. This article will help you understand more about the different types of jaundice and how breastfeeding affects the condition. It’s common…
Why You Should Avoid Quick Fix Weight Loss Diets
Losing weight can be a great way to re-gain your health, rid yourself of dangerous health conditions and keep you feeling, and looking your very best. There are many ways people use in order to lose weight, from fad…
Pregnancy and Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman’s body. During this time, expecting women may experience different kinds of physical discomforts along with aches here and there. One of the most common is pelvic pain which may range from mild…
