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THE BEST TIME TO EAT Orange, Apple, Banana & Nuts

Lai Cheng December 12, 2024 0 Comments

According to some food guides, you are not only what you eat, but also when you eat. Here’s a compilation of useful nutritional advice on when to eat the following 4 foods for maximum benefits. ORANGE. Citrus fruits like oranges may increase acid production in your gut, increasing the risk of gastritis and gastric ulcers. And the fibre and fructose in them can slow down your digestive system if...

WHY YOU SHOULD EAT LESS SALT

Lai Cheng December 11, 2024 0 Comments

Excessive salt intake is linked to 2 million deaths a year, 1-in-6 of all diet related deaths. Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death. Source: WHO

“JUST A LITTLE BIT” MAY STILL BE UNSAFE

Lai Cheng December 10, 2024 0 Comments

We are exposed to chemicals every day through the products we buy: cosmetics, shampoo, plastic food containers, paints, electronics, and even food. You may think it’s just a little bit and is harmless. But the problem isn't a one-time exposure. It's the constant, repeated interaction with harmful substances in our daily lives that builds up into harm. Every little bit of toxin that enters your...

DON’T TURN AWAY PATIENTS OVER CONCERNS OF FACING LEGAL ACTION

Lai Cheng December 9, 2024 0 Comments

Consumer groups are urging doctors to adhere to their fiduciary obligations and not turn away patients over concerns about malpractice lawsuits. It was reported that specialists who perform complicated and high-risk procedures are paying more for their medical indemnity insurance premiums, which are increasing due to a rise in malpractice lawsuits. The Malaysian Medical Association said these...

20-20-20 WAY TO AVOID EYE STRAIN

Lai Cheng December 6, 2024 0 Comments

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO take breaks! Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes. After using a screen for 20 minutes … look at an object 20 feet away … for 20 seconds. Source: WHO

WHAT’S IN YOUR ICE CREAM?

Lai Cheng December 5, 2024 0 Comments

Food has evolved over the years, but not always for the better In the 1950s, ice cream was made with a few simple, wholesome ingredients like cream, milk, and sugar. Today’s versions often include a long list of additives and preservatives. This is a great reminder to check labels and prioritise foods with ingredients you recognise. Let’s celebrate real, nourishing choices that keep it...

MEDICINE DOES NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS

Lai Cheng December 4, 2024 0 Comments

The power of modern drugs can be awe-inspiring, but social interaction and other activities are undervalued forms of healing. Here are a doctor’s thoughts on this, from 10 years ago, but the message is still worth reflecting on today. As a medical student I marvelled at the magic little pills could do. I watched fatal malarial fevers dissipate and resolve, I saw suppurating, oozing wounds...

FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS DAMAGE HEALTH

Lai Cheng December 4, 2024 0 Comments

Fossil fuel is a term for non-renewable energy sources such as coal, coal products, natural gas, derived gas, crude oil, petroleum products and non-renewable wastes. Producing and burning fossil fuels creates air pollution that harms our health and generates toxic emissions that drive climate change. “A transition away from fossil fuels is not only possible – it’s crucial for our future....

BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU CONSUME

Lai Cheng December 3, 2024 0 Comments

Let's be mindful about how long it takes for everyday items to decompose when we're using them. Source: 1 Million Women

WHAT TO EAT FOR HEALTHY SKIN

Lai Cheng November 29, 2024 0 Comments

Want a glowing complexion? Nourish your skin from within – eat your way to good skin. The following natural foods have skin-friendly nutrients. (Image via Organic Live Food)

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