When we indulge into too much good food, the pleasure of the moment may cascade into days of not-so-pleasant symptoms. Bloatedness, cramps, gas, indigestion and diarrhea to name a few. Most often, the initial discomfot begins with a bloated tummy. Every part of our body has a story to tell. So, what does a bloated [...]
The most anticipated part of Raya has got to be about getting to indulge in all the traditional yummy favourites like beef and chicken rendang, assorted curries, ketupat, lontong, satay, and an endless list of other lip-smacking richly flavoured delights. Don’t forget the all-day access to kuih, cookies and cakes too. Granted seeing family, friends [...]
It’s that time of the year again where Malaysian Muslims do their yearly spiritual fast. Fasting indeed has many spiritual and physical benefits, but it is not uncommon to hear some people commenting that they experience headache or fatigue when they fast during Ramadan, even after a few hours into the fast. Why is this [...]
Take a Break Fasting during Ramadan is not only an opportunity to test and develop their inner, spiritual selves but it is also an ideal time for detoxification – to cleanse accumulated toxins within the body and internal organs. Fasting is a time-tested practice for centuries to cleanse and exfoliate from the inside – releasing [...]
When you think of exercise as a separate activity, it’s easy to find a million excuses to not do it. You slept in a little. You worked late. Horrible traffic. Bad weather. Maybe tomorrow…. Anytime is a good time for exercise! Simple actions, such as taking the stairs or carrying those heavy grocery bags can [...]
"The cell is immortal." ~ Alexis Carrel, Nobel Prize winner Ever heard of this? Think about what that means! According to Carrel, cells do not deteriorate or grow old if the elimination of wastes and proper nutrients are maintained. The 7 secrets to total health is all about ‘immortalising your cells’ so that you [...]
Abuse of Laxatives Laxatives, even natural ones such as cassia angustifolia (commonly known as senna) while being able to provide quick relief, should be avoided because they are counter productive to establishing regularity, can be habit forming and they have undesirable side effects. 1. Laxatives Constipate & Promote Dependency. Over [...]
Doing a daily detoxification. Is it necessary? Is it safe? Eating well, Not absorbing well. You may be eating healthy, well balanced, organic meals … but still feel lousy. How can this be? It's not just what you eat, it's also how your body digests, absorbs and eliminates. So it’s high time you try a [...]
One of the buzzwords that you may frequently come across these days is the term “detox”. Commonly spoken by the lips of health conscious people, it is a short form of the world detoxification and quite simply means removing toxic elements from the body. It has become an increasingly important thing to do nowadays, what [...]
# 1 Before you indulge in that mouth-watering bag of keropok to snack, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER first. Most of the time what you are lacking is not food, but water. #2 At a restaurant, order 2 appetizers and cut back on the mains. #3 Keep a bowl of [...]
