Nine types of cancer-fighting greens
Higher intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is known to reduce the risk of cancer with available evidence from more than thirty years of research [1]. Green vegetables, particularly, are …
Seven reasons to consume mushrooms regularly
Edible mushrooms have been treasured as not only as culinary delicacies, but also medicine since ancient times. Warriors in ancient Greece took mushrooms to gain strength for battle; to the …
Fasting and health
Fasting is defined as ingesting minimal or no food during a limited period time, forcing the body to use exclusively its energy reserves without endangering health [1]. During the month …
Fluoride: a hero or a villain?
Fluoride is a naturally present compound in our environment. It comes from fluorine, a toxic chemical element that exists as a gas in a pale-yellow colour. Since fluorine is highly …
What is “Detox”?
Most people must have heard something about “detox” these days with many health products being commercially marketed to have detox benefits. We can find detox diet, detox supplements, detox programme, …
Walk away cancer!
Walking is my favourite exercise, it is low-impact, free, and a good way to keep fit and healthy. The following poster from EverybodyWalk.Org best summarises the many health benefits of …
Can dandelion root tea cure cancer?
A friend forwarded me an internet article which claimed that drinking dandelion tea can cure cancer. The article reported that a 72-year old leukaemia patient, who was sent home to …
Everyone needs probiotics
Do you know that the digestive tract is colonised by 10 trillion living microorganisms with the combined weight of 1-2kg? How do we ensure that these living microorganisms are not …
Essential oils and cancer treatment support
Essential oils are the concentrated water-insoluble oily liquids produced naturally by plants. They are also called volatile oils since they are easily evaporated through steam distillation and usually have strong …
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 …