Can We Avoid Eating Vegetables and Fruits?
Can we avoid vegetables and fruits? The answer is no, but why? Fibre is a crucial component of a healthy balanced diet because it can help in many areas of our health such as heart diseases, diabetes, weight gain, cancer and digestive health. However, many people do not get enough fibre in our diet. The
Benefits of Cranberries & Gluten-free Recipe
For years, cranberries were thought to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to its strong acidity; however, recent research asserted that it is actually the unusual nature of proanthocyanidins in cranberries that aids in the prevention of UTIs. This area of investigation has also opened the door to other benefits of cranberries. There is mounting
Early Detection Is Key To Prevent Breast Diseases
While many of us are aware breast cancer, we often neglect how imperative it is to take the steps to detect the disease in its early stages and we also fail to encourage others to take such steps. 1 in 4 Malaysian are likely to contract cancer in their lifetime and one of the top
Ginger – An Inflammatory Herb
Ginger – An Inflammatory Herb Ginger, you either love it or you hate it. It is aromatic, pungent and spicy; Asian stir fries tend to incorporate it in many dishes to add that extra zest and flavour, but many of us are unaware of the health benefits it provides as an anti-inflammatory herb. Ginger contains
What is Telomere and Why Is It Vital to Health?
All the cells in our body are made up of DNA. DNA is the genetic material that makes us who we are. Every organ in the body is also made up entirely of cells and telomeres are vital to our health. Telomeres are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect
Benefits of Bacopa Monnieri & its Versatility
Bacopa Monnieri also known as Indian pennywort, herb-of-grace, thyme-leafed gratiola or water hyssop, has a strong place in the Chinese and Indian medicine. In traditional Ayurvedan system, bacopa is the go-to treatment for inflammation, ulcers, asthma, tumours and ulcers. The reason you see bacopa used for such a range of treatments is that it tends
