For those who were born in the month of seven (July), NO, we are not talking about you today! The topic that we will be discussing today is cancer, the most feared disease amongst the healthy population today. What is cancer and what causes cancer? What is cancer? Imagine that there is a system in…
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6 health benefits of Mindfulness Meditation [Infographic]
Ever wondered if there is a technique that will help you calm your mind down in this busy, fast paced world? Introducing the Mindfulness Meditation… What is Mindfullness Meditation? Mindfulness meditation is a meditation technique which stems from ancient Buddhist practice and made popular by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn. Let’s first define mindfulness: Have you ever started…
Read MoreAlkaline diet 101: The key to maintaining good health in modern days
Here’s a number that you must remember if you truly want to be healthy – 7.365.
It’s the optimal pH value for your body to perform at its best.
And with most foods around us being acidic, we need to get more alkaline food.
In this post, we will explore the basics of alkaline food and how it can help us become healthier.
21 pictures I know you will understand right now (After a long CNY vacation)
Vacation is finally over and it’s time for all of us to get back to work. 1.) Traffic to the office is like 2.) When you are finally at the entrance of your office No.. not here again!! 3.) And of course it will have to be your least favourite collegue you have to share an elevator with…
Read MoreThink health supplements are a waste of money? Think again
As a community pharmacist for several years, serving hundreds of customers every working day, one of the questions I get asked most often is: “Do I really need to take supplements?” My answer is always a resounding “YES” and I will tell you why in this post. Inadequate diet nutrient intake We get most of the essential…
Read More10 health benefits of coffee you ought to know, backed by science
Okay, let’s settle this once and for all. Is coffee really that bad for you? In this post, we will show you 10 health benefits that you can derive from drinking coffee. Benefits of coffee 1: Reduce risk of heart conditions 6,595 survey participants with no history of heart disease were followed for 8.8…
Read MoreHow to lower your cholesterol levels without using medications
My brother had just recently had a full body checkup. The results weren’t perfect but not bad. But one thing on the report got me worried His cholesterol level was tested to be on the high side. Here’s why I’m worried: As a pharmacist for more than 7 years, I know that cholesterol problems are…
Read MoreHow Bananas can help you lose weight fast?
Looking to lose weight fast this year? Tired of carrying those extra pounds? It’s time to try this miraculous fruit: Banana! In this post, we are going to examine the various weight loss benefits of bananas. You will also find a weight loss diet plan that involves banana at the end of the post. Why bananas…
Read MoreStress Management: 11 healthy ways to help you get through tough times
Stress!! We have all been through this: You are stuck in the traffic and you have to be at a meeting in 10 minutes time, which you are really not prepared to have. At the same time, you got this angry customer sending big image files through on Whatsapp to show you everything that’s wrong…
Read MoreResources and tools to make 2016 your healthiest year ever
With a brand new year comes an opportunity to start fresh. Whether you want to lose weight, get fit or adopt healthier eating habits, NOW is the best time to take the first step. We know how hard it is to make these new year resolutions stick, so we have curated some resources from the…
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