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Food: better than supplements

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
There is a proven formula for health and well-being, you might say a cure even, for the many common diseases that plague modern man — and the answer is not supplements. It is not advertised; is sold without claims; does not come in attractive packaging; is cheap, natural and effective; and it’s 100% safe as it’s been tried and tested since prehistoric times. The wonder cure: Wholesome...
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Supplements can hurt you – and your pocket!

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
Most people buy vitamin and health supplements and just take the manufacturer’s word about what’s in them. But there could be more to — or less in — your supplement than what they tell you.  And they might not even be worth your effort and money.  Lab tests confirm this. Poor Value In 2008, scientists from the review website, whatsit, tested 27 brands of popular cod liver oil and omega...
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97% of fast foods fail US nutrition test

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
Fast food restaurants are popular with young people especially with the attractive promotions through the use of toys or movie tie-ins. Childhood overweight and obesity is a serious health problem in Malaysia and many other countries. With more family meals now eaten outside the home than ever before, the nutrient quality of childrens’ fast food meals have come under the spotlight. Fast food...
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Depression and its many causes

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
We all feel “down” or “blue” at times. All of us have days when we feel “depressed”. Usually, these feelings are temporary, and we can have a great day tomorrow. Even when we have a bad day, we can still find enjoyment in things. These occasional bad days are part of life and not depression. Sometimes though, these feelings may persist for several days or even weeks. This is common...
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Find out whether you are depressed

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
Are you depressed? To find out, complete the following questionnaire. Check off the symptoms which have occurred to you nearly every day for at least the past 2 weeks.  I FEEL sad, depressed or down most of the time.   True  / False  I AM less interested and less able to enjoy the things that once gave me pleasure.   True /  False  I USUALLY feel tired and without energy.    True / ...
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Some self-help tips to fight depression

admin March 23, 2011 0 Comments
If you suffer from long-term or severe depression, with constant thoughts of death or dying, including ideas about suicide, seek professional help immediately. For occasional sadness and depression, here are some ways to lift the fog:  EXECISE. Depression is in many cases a result of a lifestyle of physical immobility. Studies have found that running or jogging for example, lifts depression. It...
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Boom spells doom in capital flow

admin March 21, 2011 0 Comments
The present rise in capital flows to developing countries is having destabilising effects on currencies and asset bubbles that could eventually bust, warns a new South Centre paper. By Martin Khor Huge funds at near-zero interest made available by the United States and other developed countries to boost their flagging economies are instead fuelling booms in capital flows to developing countries...
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Gratitude is good for the body, mind and soul

admin March 19, 2011 0 Comments
Gratitude, or thankfulness, seems to be a lost art today. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others,” wrote Roman philosopher Cicero. “Nothing is more honourable than a grateful heart,” Roman senator Seneca was quoted as saying. Most religions encourage gratitude. In Buddhism for example, gratitude is said to be a hallmark of humanity. “When a...
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Start a gratitude journal

admin March 19, 2011 0 Comments
Consciously or unconsciously every moment of our day, if we’re not practising gratitude, we’re practisng a degree of ingratitude. We’re never really standing still. We’re either being grateful or ungrateful. With gratitude, our attention is focussed on the blessings of life.  Ingratitude blinds us to these blessings. In every situation, find a way to be grateful. Every day is a great...
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Risks from radiological & nuclear medicine examinations

admin March 19, 2011 0 Comments
The basis of present day medicine is shared decision making between the doctor and the patient. Empowering a patient to make informed decisions about their treatment is a fundamental principle in medical professionalism. But is this principle translated into clinical practice in so far as radiological and nuclear medicine examinations are concerned? In general, patients undergoing radiological...
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