How many times do you see smartly dressed folks at a party that ruin their polished look, by slouching? Not only does bad posture make a person look poorly groomed, it is also bad for your health. And when it comes to posture, your mother did know best. Her frequent reminders to stand up straight and [...]
9 Ways to Get Firmer, Younger Skin
Tired skin? Lackluster complexion? Here are 9 ways to speed up your skin’s cell function to reveal a youthful, glowing complexion! Each year we age a little ...
At the Gym: Who is Looking at Whom
Happy weekend Folks! Here’s a really funny one, from The Oatmeal, that teaches us not to take ourselves too seriously, especially in the gym. ENJOY!
Why Eat Raw Rood?
The raw food diet is based on the belief that food that is uncooked and in its natural state, is best for the body. Although most food is eaten raw, heating food is acceptable as long as the temperature stays below 42 degrees Celsius. The fundamentals of the raw food diet claim your body’s ability to absorb nutrients is [...]
9 Ways to Get Firmer, Younger Skin
Tired skin? Lackluster complexion? Here are 9 ways to speed up your skin’s cell function to reveal a youthful, glowing complexion! Each year we age a little more. That little black dress gets a little tighter, those skinny jeans fit a little less well. Our skin loses it’s glow, starts to sag and becomes sallow. You see, the [...]
Sleep helps reduce Obesity
Have you heard the expression, sleeping your way, to a slimmer you? Well, a lot of us are stressed out by work, or other issues that plague our daily lives- so much so that we find it hard to unwind after a day’s work. Even if we do get to sleep the quality of sleep [...]
Top 10 Jobs that can damage your Lungs
Today we look at the Top 10 Worst jobs for your lungs. If I said construction and mining – you will definitely go, of course! But did you know that there are also hidden hazards in less “dangerous” looking jobs such as baking and even health care? Here are the 10 Ten Jobs that can [...]
Long Distance Travel, Flights and the Risk of Blood Clots
In this day and age, it is pretty unheard of, for a person to have never set foot, on a plane. Travelling thousands of miles in a month is pretty common for me, in the course of my job and today I want to highlight how important fitness is during the long haul travel. One [...]
5 Ways to Boost your Willpower to Exercise
How many times have we made promises to ourselves that we will wake up that extra hour early to go for a run. Whom amongst us has not hit snooze one time too many, sleeping through our best intentions to exercise. Admittedly, not all of us are morning people. Not all of us are into exercise. But [...]
7 Home Remedies that Cure Minor Ailments
My old nanny used to come up with the most bizarre cures for my “many ailments”, or so I thought. Growing up as a kid, I used to think the old lady a little barmy.. but now, I really have to think twice. Recently I came across 7 home remedies that work, that reminded me of good [...]
12 Superfoods for Better Sex
Ever tired getting into the mood, after a stressful day? Chances are.. you’re not going to get very far. It is the mind, afterall, that is instrumental in determining sexual performance and sex drive in men and women alike. Despite this, foods that we consume can play a vital role in determining sexual performance too. [...]
Why Wolfberries (Goji Berries) can Improve your Eyesight
Have you ever heard of wolfberries or sometimes also known as goji berries? These are really common in Malaysia, and most Chinese households cook with these. Dried wolfberries can be added to savory soup and stew, braised claypot dishes, and even Bak Kut Teh (pork bone tea soup). Highly renowned in Chinese cuisine as an ingredient with great [...]
