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Sex is good for health
For a normal adult, sex and health are inextricably linked and having a satisfying sex life can improve our overall well-being. Here are eight powerful tips: Benefits of having good sex with a partner you like include: (1) improved sleep, (2) improved immune function (3) release of oxytocin, (4) reduction in cortisol, (5) improved physical…
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Goji Berries for Physical Wellness
Goji berries are now a superfood. Also known as wolfberries, they are packed with antioxidants, According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, goji berries have high antioxidant levels, which alleviate oxidative stress and provide a range of protective benefits such as preventing free radicals from damaging DNA, lipids, proteins and boosting immunity. A top…
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The power of honey as medicine
The amazing power of honey as medicine! Honey has been used in medicine for over 5000 years, especially in Ayurveda science and in the Middle East eg ancient Egypt. What are the medicinal features of honey? 1. A natural energy booster 2. Raw honey contains plant chemicals that act as antioxidants to help protect the…
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5 Habits for Better Mental Wellness
5 Habits That Will Improve Your Mental Health Dr Guy Winch, the author of the well-regarded book “Emotional First Aid”, postulates certain critical habits which could improve our overall mental wellness: Protect Your Self Esteem. Self-esteem is the armour we wear to the “battle of life,” and yet when it is low, we often become…
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Occupational Wellness – More Tips
Occupational Wellness – The American Counselling Association provided some salient broad-based pointers on occupational wellness: • Know the signs of stress, burnout and fatigue eg depression, anxiety • Optimise work/life balance – devote scheduled time to work and self-care activities • Find a sense of purpose and meaning in your life, connecting with your values,…
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Simple things you can do for environmental wellness
Some ways to contribute to your environmental wellness:- 1. Conserve energy by using energy-efficient light bulbs 2. Print less 3. Unplug and turn off electronics 100% when they are not in use 4. Purchase in bulk when possible to reduce packaging waste 5. Use recycled and reusable shopping bags 6. Use toxic-free cleaning materials and…
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Wing Chun: The Martial Art of Balance, Health, and Mindful Movement
For centuries, martial arts have been embraced not only as systems of self-defense but also as pathways to health and personal transformation. Among the most elegant and efficient of these disciplines is Wing Chun — a Southern Chinese martial art celebrated for its economy of motion, internal awareness, and practical approach to combat. But beyond…
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How to avoid dementia
Dementia is expected to afflict about 80,000 people in Singapore by the year 2030. However, the National Neuroscience Institute Singapore estimates that about 150,000 people in 2018 have pre-dementia. What is pre-dementia? It is a condition where you have problems with memory, language, thinking and judgement that are more severe than the people in your…
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Natural or synthetic Vitamin-C?
Natural or synthetic Vitamin C? We need vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of our body. Vitamin C helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is also necessary for healing wounds and for repairing and maintaining…
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Green Tea for our General Wellness
The Natural Power of Green Tea All types of tea are made from the camellia sinensis plant. Green tea gets its name from the emerald green colour created when brewing these unprocessed, unfermented leaves. It is one of the most popular teas in the world. With origins dating back to 2737 B.C in ancient China,…
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Harness the power of the forest
Discover the power of the forest – Time spent in natural environments is linked to improved physical and mental health and the latest research from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin found that people who live near forests enjoy better mental health. The study covered people living near urban green spaces, forests…
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Mental wellness and your mental well-being
We should pursue mental wellness as mental well-being is important to all of us, whether we have a mental health condition or not. Mental well-being is not an event but a continuum and we need to know how to maintain and improve our mental well-being and resilience at work. Mental well-being is defined by the…
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Spiritual Wellness Tips
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS FOR ALL – How to improve spiritual wellness? Some simple tips for you: Learn to live in the present – we should strive to be happy and contented. We cannot change the past and we have no control over the future that is not here yet. Forgive and let go – holding grudges…
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Why we need to maintain a healthy ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3?
Eat more Omega-3 and reduce Omega-6 for good knee health Health studies have suggested we eat more Omega-3 rich foods and fewer Omega-6 rich foods to lower inflammation in our body and reduce knee arthritis pain. Although both are PUFAs or polyunsaturated fatty acids, there are key differences between them: Omega-3 fatty acids are associated…
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Shinrin Yoku – The Art of Forest Bathing
Japanese forest medicine is the science of using Nature to heal yourself. It is a scientific fact that trees have healing power as they release antimicrobial essentials oils called phytoncides – which protect trees from germs and these oils also boost our mood and immune system. According to physician Qing Li, Chairman of the Japanese…
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The most famous TCM medicine in the world
Cordyceps is a fungus which appears annually that grows parasitically on ghost moth larvae. It normally inhabits the larvae in winters and forms fruiting body in summers justifying its name as “winter-worm summer-grass” (冬蟲夏草) It is also known as Chinese caterpillar fungus. There are hundreds of species of Cordyceps. Two species of Cordyceps mushroom most…
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Financial Wellness Pillar
Financial Wellness Basics There are 3 ways to conduct our day-to-day financial affairs and only one of them is a pillar of financial wellness. (A) Live below your means – this philosophy is based on simplicity, contentment and prudence. Modern society and social media put pressure on us to constantly upgrade and keep up with…
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Wellness Lifestyle Ideas
Key Pointers for a Wellness Lifestyle Relax and practice self-care. Take care of your body and mind. You are the only owner of your body and mind. Make nutrition a habit. Eat well and eat simply. Good food will create a happier and healthier you. Dr Matathir Mohamad, the 97 years old (2022) former Prime…
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Olive oil for our health and longevity
Healthy Aging and Olive oil – Olive oil is rich in various antioxidants which play a biological role in eliminating free radicals, the molecules involved in some chronic diseases, ageing and in extending life expectancy. Many ageing-related diseases are influenced by our daily diet, in particular osteoporosis and deteriorated cognitive function. Osteoporosis is a reduction…
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Good sugar and bad sugar
What are the differences between natural sugars and refined sugars?
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Ashwagandha the powerful Indian Ginseng
” Indian ginseng” or Ashwagandha ( Scientific Name: Withania Somnifera) is a nontoxic Indian herb. It is part of the centuries-old Ayurveda – the traditional system of medicine in India. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, one of a class of herbs believed to help the body buffer a variety of stressors. It has therapeutic indications from…
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