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Ear health is as essential as taking care of your skin, nasal passages, and nails. You may not know it, but aside from letting you hear, the ear is responsible for signaling our brain on balance. Practically speaking, they allow us to walk straight and tell us that our head is tilted to the right […]
We could all do with a better night’s sleep, especially if we have to bring our A-game in the morning for work or to get the kids ready for school. Though, in the age of constant connectivity, getting away from work, over-zealous texters and switching off for a good night’s sleep can be almost impossible […]
Coined as one of the world’s greatest superfoods, matcha green tea is taking the world by storm. Made by taking young tea leaves and grinding them into a bright green powder, the powder is then whisked into hot water. With antioxidants 137 times higher than a standard cup of green tea, the health benefits are […]
The word “colon” is another name for large intestines, the organ that eliminates the food residue out of the body through bowel movements. An unhealthy colon can cause digestive problems that can be as simple as diarrhea or constipation, to more serious ones like irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer. Because of their crucial job […]
If you’re reading this, then you are probably one out of the many Americans－about 63 million people to be exact－who suffer from a constipated gut. Signs of constipation include stools that are dry, hard, and difficult to pass, and occasional bouts of diarrhea due to accumulated feces in the rectum, among others. Before reading further, you […]
The hair is considered to be the “crowning glory,” which means that it is a man or woman’s most beautiful and swoon-worthy part of the body. For some individuals, the hair can perfectly enhance the face and improve confidence, and for others, when given the right hairstyle, can give facial features a much-needed boost. Not […]
Common colds during these cold winter months can significantly impair our ability to function and socialize. Not to mention that it’s difficult to sleep soundly with your nose clogged all night. And if you have kids or a pet, chances are they’d catch the virus and become ill as well. Unfortunately, colds have no cure. […]
You are probably one of the many people who find it difficult to get some shut-eye, even after trying everything－counting sheep, sleeping pills, researching for the best solution out there (such as this article), often to no avail. You still find yourself staring at the ceiling, waiting for the vestiges of sleep to kick in. […]
Salt has been around for centuries. Because of its ability to add flavor and preserve food items during eras when refrigerators do not yet exist, it has become a commodity around the world. Powerful nations even trade pounds of their gold for a sack of this fine, white crystals. But now, salt is so abundant […]
We have all heard of this old saying: “Eat breakfast like that of a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a commoner or pauper.” Or maybe you haven’t. Instead, you experienced a good deal of scolding from your Mom for not finishing your bowl of cereal－even though you’re already running late for school. […]