General Health

Life was a lot less complicated back then when apple and blackberry were fruits. Life was also much simpler back in the days, when drinking milk meant…..drinking cow’s milk. Instead of having only cow’s milk, we now have so many different types of milk that I personally find it difficult to decide which one to drink! So I set myself the task to demystify one of the “most pressing” issues…

Some of us love a challenge to scale high terrains while others just simply enjoy the view of the calm majesty of nature’s finest creations; the mountains! However, confronting high altitude is not easy. Not only does one need to have the strength and stamina to mount the steep slopes, one may also have to deal with altitude sickness.   What is altitude sickness? Travelling to places of high altitudes…

Myth 1: Pineapples will cause miscarriages and induce labour! Fact: Pineapples DO NOT induce miscarriages, labour or even uterine contractions. Although pineapple extracts (extracts mean only the active components are present) do cause contractions when directly exposed to uterine cells in a test tube, the effect on the female reproductive system is insignificant even if you eat or drink loads of pineapple juice. The myths about oxytocin content in pineapples…

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This article is proudly sponsored by The term ‘telemedicine’ which was first coined in the 1970s, should not sound foreign to us in this digital era. However, in this day and age where almost everyone owns a smart mobile device, many have yet to come into contact with such service.   So, what exactly is telemedicine? Telemedicine is defined by the WHO (World Health Organization) as The delivery of health…

  Manuka honey has been claimed to: kill bacteria heal wounds and burns help with allergy boost immunity – protect against common cold and flu improve dental health prevent diabetes improves sleep help with skin complexion and has anti-ageing properties prevent hair loss and protect damaged hair Manuka honey does sound like magic, doesn’t it? Do not get overexcited because like everything else, T&Cs apply!     Firstly, not all…

The American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 50% of Americans are not aware that being overweight or obese can increase their risk of cancer. In the United Kingdom, Cancer Research United Kingdom (CRUK) have predicted that more than 1 in 20 cancer patients were either overweight or obese. GLOBOCAN project also predicted that the number of new cancer incidence increases with the number of…

Holiday season is here again! Whether you are heading for a warm sunny beach getaway, mountain hiking or a snowy winter ski holiday; don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and sunglasses. Fresh snow reflects up to 80% of incident UV rays compared to approximately 15% by sand and 10% by grass and water. The UV rays, primarily UVA and UVB are known to cause premature aging, wrinkling, tanning and sun-burn.…