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Month: May 2023

Month: May 2023

Tackling Transboundary Haze: Strengthening the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution

Lai Cheng May 23, 2023 0 Comments
It has been announced that Malaysia will be meeting with its ASEAN neighbours in Singapore in early June 2023 to discuss the transboundary haze issue and develop a new roadmap for the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) 2002. While this meeting and the roadmap development are positive steps, the question remains whether the criticisms and weaknesses of the AATHP will be...
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EAT REAL FOOD, NOT SUPERMARKET JUNK

Lai Cheng May 22, 2023 0 Comments
When it comes to our health, one of the most important things we can do is to eat real food (Organic Live Food) but if you think the supermarket is the answer to this, think again. A 2016 study found that supermarkets are the primary source of empty calories consumed by US adults, far surpassing convenience stores, vending machines, entertainment venues and fast-food and full-service...
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7 HEALTHY REASONS TO SPEND TIME IN NATURE

Lai Cheng May 22, 2023 0 Comments
How much time have you spent outdoors this week? If the answer is “less than 2 hours” it might be time to take a walk – and reap the health benefits. People who spend just 2 hours a week in outdoor natural settings report better health and a greater sense of well-being than those who don’t, research has shown. Here are 7 more health benefits linked to spending time outside: 1. ...
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TOXIC EXPOSURES from Over 100 Categories of Consumer Products

Lai Cheng May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Products used at home and in the workplace frequently contain toxic chemicals that are linked to reproductive and developmental harms, and cancers, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Scientists looked at 172 categories of consumer products, from cosmetics to cleaning agents, and found that formaldehyde and other cancer-causing compounds are widespread...
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ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BRAIN?

Lai Cheng May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That "fuel" comes from the foods you eat – and what’s in that fuel makes all the difference. Think about it. Your brain is always "on". It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses – it works hard 24/7, even while you're asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That "fuel"...
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AVOCADO – AN AMAZING SUPERFOOD

Lai Cheng May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Avocados are an amazing superfood high in monounsaturated fatty acids (good fat) which can fight and get rid of bad fat and cholesterol in the body. Avocados are also a good source of antioxidants, fibre, carotenoids, potassium (avocados have twice of the amount of potassium found in bananas), B vitamins and Vitamin E. Mashed avocado has been used to treat dermatitis, and eczema and the oil from...
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9 FOODS THAT FIGHT HYPERTENSION

Lai Cheng May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Do You Know: There are some elements in plant-based foods that are known to positively impact blood pressure. Here are 9 great foods to include in your diet to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. Since they’re all plant-based, they’re also naturally good sources of fibre. Some are rich in potassium and/or magnesium, and some deliver healthy nitrates that your body can turn into...
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New UNEP Report Sparks Controversy Ahead of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Lai Cheng May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Civil society organizations, academics, and frontline groups are expressing their concern over UNEP's newly released Spotlight report promoting burning plastic waste in cement kilns as a key strategy in the design and implementation of the Global Plastics Treaty. “Burning plastic waste in cement kilns is a ‘get out of jail free card’ for the plastic industry to keep ramping up plastic...
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