Acupressure for sleep disturbances in old age

Acupressure is safe and easy to apply. It can help to improve sleep for old people. Two acupressure points that are useful to improve sleep quality are Shenmen (神门) and Neiguan (内关). It is also good to combine acupressure with essential oils, especially lavender.

Don’t be paranoid over CoVID-19!

Singaporeans celebrated Chinese New Year this year under the shadow of a novel coronavirus (CoVID-19) outbreak. This outbreak originates in Wuhan in China and has since spread to many countries. …

Baking soda for washing fruits and vegetables

Baking soda is more effective than both Clorox bleach and tap water in removing pesticide residues from the surface of apples, a study found.

How to keep your bone strong after menopause?

How to keep bone strong after menopause? Keep an active lifestyle, maintain a sufficient level of vitamin D, and eat a healthy diet rich in calcium are the three main strategies.

Five plant-based supplements for managing cholesterol levels

A friend lost her father recently in his sleep. A sudden heart attack was the determined cause of death. A silent killer indeed. However, this is not uncommon. Sixteen people …

Managing menopause with flaxseeds

Menopause is a natural age-related physiological change that every woman will experience. Normally occurs around age 50, it is the time of life when a woman’s ovaries stop producing sex …

Common household herbs and their health benefits

There are many common household herbs that can be easily grown under the hot and humid weather of Singapore. Even with only a limited space in most apartments, herbal plants …

Protecting the kidney function with alkaline foods

Human kidneys are extremely hardworking. They are water filtering plants in the body that work non-stop for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help the body to …

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Soy is GOOD for breast cancer patients

Many breast cancer patients were advised by their oncologist to avoid soy foods and products. This has severely restricted the sources of protein for anyone who is considering a plant-based …

Fermented rice bran helps to fight cancer

Introduction Rice is the staple food for half of the world population. It is being consumed regularly worldwide, especially in East and South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and …