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The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments

PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too. By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja The global attention on plastic pollution largely centers around plastics used in consumer products, such as packaging and single-use wrappers. However, the contribution of the healthcare...

HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments

Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...

HEALTHCARE STARTS WITH YOUR PLATE

Lai Cheng September 2, 2024 0 Comments

In a modern world dominated by Western science, technology and philosophy, protecting our health has increasingly emphasised medical solutions. What people need to hear is this: Healthcare doesn’t begin in the doctor’s office but in the kitchen. Up to 80% of chronic illness could be prevented through lifestyle. A primary driver of disease is chronic inflammation, and this can arise from poor...

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE

Lai Cheng August 27, 2024 0 Comments

Every year 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are left permanently disabled, placing a burden on family and community (WHO, EMRO). How can you reduce your risk of a stroke? Don’t use tobacco Eat less salt Eat more fruits and vegetables Exercise regularly Avoid harmful use of alcohol Take your prescribed medication regularly if you have...

FIND TIME FOR THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE

Lai Cheng August 27, 2024 0 Comments

A poem to live by. Read and reflect, and embrace its wisdom.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BEES

Lai Cheng August 23, 2024 0 Comments

Bees are amazing insects that are important to our ecosystem, human life and health. But they have a short lifespan of only about 4-6 weeks. Though their existence is fleeting, they live each moment fully, diligently fulfilling their duties. They leave a lasting legacy – their work lives on in the form of honey that can last for centuries. What bees teach us: “Bee” the best you can for the...

REPURPOSE GARLIC PEELS INTO NATURAL PLANT SPRAY

Lai Cheng August 21, 2024 0 Comments

Our grandmothers were true pioneers in household recycling, constantly finding innovative ways to repurpose everyday scraps. Among their many old-school tricks, one of the most valuable yet lesser-known was the reuse of garlic peels. Garlic peel spray is an excellent natural alternative to chemical pesticides, offering protection against fungi and pests while being safe for beneficial insects....

8 MASSAGE POINTS FOR MINOR HEALTH PROBLEMS

Lai Cheng August 19, 2024 0 Comments

Can’t sleep? Troubled by a headache or gastrointestinal problems? Having menstrual cramps? Massaging certain points on your body can help provide relief. There are hundreds of these points, called pressure points, in the human body, each of which is believed to correspond to a particular body organ, function, or purpose. In the practice of reflexology, pressure points refer to points on the...

WHAT A FOOD LABEL SAYS – AND WHAT IT REALLY MEANS

Lai Cheng August 16, 2024 0 Comments

Food labels are meant to inform us. But often, they simply confuse us. Some food manufacturers use carefully crafted catch-words to imply more than they really deliver. For example: > “Made with whole grains” does not mean the product is 100% whole grains. It could mean: Only a pinch of whole grains is added to many more refined ones. > “No cholesterol” peanut butter? The food...

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