Virgin coconut oil: Potential health benefits and controversies
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is growing in popularity. It can now be found on the shelves of most health food stores and in the health foods section of major supermarkets. …
Zinc – The element of good health
Are you feeling tired, low mood, loss of appetite, indigestion, and catch a cold easily? Chances are, your body may be low in zinc. Zinc is such a critical element …
Pap smear, HPV, and natural approach to prevent cervical cancer
I received an email from a friend who became worried after getting an “abnormal” Pap smear screening result. It can be a fearful moment reading report show medical terms such …
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 …
Send your love, not negative emotion
What to do when we feel powerless to help a loved one who is sick? The following is a recent email I sent to J & L who felt worry and …
Surviving cancer, five years on…
It has been five years since my wife was first diagnosed with breast cancer. We are glad that her latest PET scan (completed earlier this month) continues to show no …
Hydrogen for better health
Do you know that hydrogen gas is a very useful substance to help the body to stay healthy? The Science In 2007, a groundbreaking paper titled “Hydrogen acts as a …
Artificial sweetener: Aspartame
This post summarises is my take on the artificial sweetener – Aspartame. I wrote this piece as an assignment for one of my nutrition subject: Prelude Artificial sweeteners are food …
Coping with chemotherapy, my advice to a friend
Hi Liz, Sorry to hear that your dad has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo chemotherapy soon. Please send my well wishes to him and your family. How well …