There is quite an interesting article in Yahoo Health that talks about the common myths and truths about our feet. Example, wearing flip flops may not be the best option. Well, all podiatrists will surely agree that high heels are bad for your feet, knees, back and posture especially if typically worn for long hours. [...]
July 2008
Dengue fever happens frequently especially in tropical countries in Malaysia. Recently, my boss’s husband was hospitalised due to dengue. Luckily on the same day, I’ve received a forwarded email on the possibility of curing dengue with papaya leafs. Precaution: Pregnant ladies should not take this because it may cause miscarriage. For more information, you can [...]
We all suffer from bad breath- first thing in the morning when we wake up from bed. It’s normal because the gases released from the bacteria that is working along your digestive track from your mouth all the way to your large intestine. However, if the bad breath persist all through the day, rather than [...]
Any cancer diagnosis is traumatising to both the patient as well as the family members and friends. Most people are thrown off guard, with grand life plans coming to a screeching halt in order to decide what is the next course of action for treatment. Should one go through conventional treatment, ie surgery, chemotherapy and [...]
Many women suffer from PMS during that time of the month. Common signs: bloating excessive stomach pain (especially at the lower area)- the pain is similar to a mild labor pain lower back pain tired sometimes headaches or migraines I used to have PMS during the years when I was inactive and not exercising. However, [...]
Many people have not heard about the cane exercise. Basically, cane exercise involves, well, taking a cane – then beating, rubbing and massaging yourself with it. You must be thinking… huh??!! But cane exercise is very effective because it involves activating meridian points in your body. In Chinese healing systems, it is believed that the [...]
During the last few weeks, I’ve been invited to many lunches by friends and colleagues. My friends paid for my lunch from their hearts as their gesture of thanks, and it will not be appropriate to complain about the calories, rite? If you think you have been ‘bad’, then check out some of the food [...]
Stiff joints and reduced mobility have been accepted as part of the aging process. Here’s the typical scenario once this condition sets in: pain and stiff joints—> see doctor —> eat painkillers —> more pain —> doctor say the painkiller’s dosage is getting too high, better cut down-–> walk with aid such as cane The [...]
Here’s some slides that I’ve previously prepared. I recently noticed that Slideshare now requires Flashplayer 9 and above in order to view but if I were to embed the slideshow on my blog, it can be viewed. So here it is- I hope the visual illustration will be helpful to you. Exercise Programs for Non [...]
‘Sensible eating’ is crucial to any weight loss program. Of course, everyone knows that if what you consume is less than the energy you have expanded, you will lose weight. But how to get there? Here’s the chronological articles that highlights my experience step-by-step. I hope these articles will help you: Phrase 1. Sugar/Carbohydrate addiction [...]