Archives: 2008 July
Care for the Feet
July 30th, 2008, Comments Off
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.
Diabetics will [...]
Natural Cure for Dengue- Papaya Leaf Juice
July 27th, 2008, Comments Off
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 visit the following [...]
Battling Bad Breath
July 23rd, 2008, Comments Off
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 spending [...]
Cancer Detection & Treatment
July 20th, 2008, 1 Comment
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 radiotherapy [...]
How to Relieve PMS
July 16th, 2008, Comments Off
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, after I started exercising, the time [...]
Fancy Beating Yourself with a Cane? Enter…Cane Exercise
July 13th, 2008, 5 Comments
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 key [...]
So you have sinned in a big meal, what to do next?
July 9th, 2008, 2 Comments
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 that [...]
Stiff or Painful Joints- Take immediate action before it’s too late
July 7th, 2008, 4 Comments
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 following conditions [...]
