To mask or not to mask, this is the question
One of my WhatsApp chat groups had a heated discussion on the merit of wearing masks during this COVID-19 pandemic. The chat group consists of participants from three different countries: …
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The world needs love, not fear
The world needs love more than fear, especially at a time like this. If we fill our minds with love and positive thoughts and direct them towards to world, collectively, we can help to ease this pandemic of fear.
Five foods that help to relieve chronic constipation
Constipation is infrequent bowel movement or difficult to pass stool. If this condition persists for a few weeks or longer, then it can be considered as chronic. Many people would …
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. …
Natural antiviral agents to prevent upper respiratory infection
The world is currently experiencing another outbreak of deadly coronavirus. It is also important to keep a healthy and strong immune system to prevent upper respiratory infection. Colloidal silver, vitamin C, elderberry, echinacea, and olive leaf extract are some natural anti-viral agents that can be potentially useful for the prevention of upper respiratory infections caused by viruses.
Plant-based remedies for acid reflux
Many plant-based remedies, inclduiong chamomile, ginger, lemon, slippery elm, marshmallow, and meadowsweet, can be used to ease the discomfort of acid reflux and help to improve the condition.These herbs have been traditionally used to address gastrointestinal conditions. Trust the ancient wisdom.
Kombucha and its potential health benefits
Kombucha is a health drink made from fermented black tea. Due to its high antioxidant and probiotics content, kombucha can be potentially beneficial for many health conditions, including diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, anaemia, liver dysfunction, neurodegenerative diseases, lung conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer. Enjoy!
Lifestyle tips for the prevention of bowel polyps
Lifestyle habits are linked to bowel polyps. Unhealthy diet, weight gain, cigarette smoking, and heavy alcohol drinking are all modifiable risk factor for bowel polyps. Make these lifestyle changes to lower the risk of developing bowel polyps.
Mindfulness and healing
Mindfulness can be a tool for healing of disease. Here is a sharing from a long-term meditator on how mindfulness helps to release emotional blockages during an acupuncture session.
Vitamins and liver health
Carotenoids, folate, vitamin B12, D, and E are vitamins that a healthy liver needs to carry out many metabolic functions in the body. Make sure to include a variety of plant-based foods in your diet. They are good sources of vitamins for liver health.