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Thousands of Cancer Diagnoses Tied to a Poor Diet, Study finds

May 24, 2019

Your diet may have more impact on your cancer risk than you might think, a new study has found. An estimated 80,110 new cancer cases among adults 20 and older in the United States in 2015 were attributable simply to eating a poor diet, according...

Asparagus Detoxes Heavy Metals

May 13, 2019

Asparagus Definition The scientific name of this vegetable is Asparagus officinalis, and its wide use in treatments is the reason for its popularity in this field of medicine. The derivation of its name is a Greek term which means ‘sprout’ and variations of the...

How Cloves Protects the Liver?

May 6, 2019

What are Cloves? Cloves are one of the spices indigenous to Asian countries like Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and even areas of East Africa. It is native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia. They are a popular flavoring agent used in a variety of ways across the...

The Amazing Benefits of Broccoli Sprouts

Apr 29, 2019

What are Broccoli Sprouts? Broccoli sprouts are a tiny wonder of nature that packs a huge punch. These small alfalfa sprout look-alike can fend off and reverse serious diseases. They taste like radishes, and you can eat them with anything, as a matter of fact,...

The Amazing Benefits of Rose Hips

Apr 11, 2019

Rose hip is the fruit that develops from the blossoms of the wild rose plant. It is also known as rose hep and rose haw. It ranges in color from orange to purplish black and usually develops in the latter part of the growing season, around late summer to...

Why Brazilian Green Propolis known as the Most Effective Propolis?

Apr 1, 2019

Propolis is a complex resinous bee product primarily composed of plant resins and beeswax, ranging in colour from brown to dark green. Of all of the propolis produced worldwide, Brazilian Green Bee Propolis is the most studied and coveted, due to its...

What is Ashitaba? Ashitaba Is The King Of Vegetable

Mar 15, 2019

Have you heard about Ashitaba?Ashitaba (also know as Angelica Keiskei) is a native Japanese apiaceous plant that has its origin on Hachijo Island, Japan. The inhabitants of Hachijo Island are well known for their longevity and good health.Ashitaba has been an...

The Okinawa Diet – The Longevity Diet Living to 100

Nov 28, 2018

What is the Okinawa Diet? Okinawa is a 466 square mile island in the Pacific Ocean, 400 miles south of Japan. The current population is around 1.3 million people and up until recently, the average life expectancy of Okinawa residents was 81.2 years, which was the...

How Much Vitamin K Should You Take?

Nov 27, 2018

What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K was discovered in 1929 as an essential nutrient for blood coagulation (blood clotting). The initial discovery was reported in a German scientific journal, where it was called “Koagulationsvitamin” — which is where the “K” comes...

How does Garcinia Cambogia Work on Weight Loss?

Nov 12, 2018

Are you considering garcinia cambogia to lose weight? Find out what garcinia cambogia is and how it works can help people to understand whether the weight loss claims are true and whether the supplement work. What is Garcinia Cambogia? Garcinia cambogia is a fruit...

Shingles: Symptoms, Causes And Natural Treatment

Oct 9, 2018

What is Shingles?In this region, Shingles is also known as kayap in Malay or 带状疱疹 in Chinese. While it isn’t a life-threatening condition, shingles can be very painful. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe...

Consultation With Vinitha

Sep 16, 2018

Vinitha is a Singapore-based Wholistic Health Practitioner, former nurse turned chef who provides the following health consultation services: To live well and age healthily. To achieve sustainable healthy weight management. To manage illnesses naturally without...

Free Radicals Affects Office Workers’ Health

Aug 14, 2018

Computers and mobile phones are the tools that we use everywhere, every day. Almost every modern person’s life is inevitably linked to a computer or mobile phone: teachers use computer-based presentations while the students use computers; white-collar workers use...

Urinary Tract Infections – Symptoms & Natural Treatment

Jul 6, 2018

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection from microbes. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and in rare cases by viruses. UTIs are the most common infections in humans.The infection can occur at different points in the urinary tract,...

Importance of Macro Minerals in Our Body

Jun 19, 2018

Minerals are the nutrients that exist in the body. They are inorganic substances that occur naturally in non-living things such as water, rocks, soil, plants and animals. Minerals are important factors in maintaining all physiological processes. They are constituents...

Common Eating Problems in Elderly and Nutrition for Them

Jun 12, 2018

Healthy eating can be a challenge as we age. Eating problems caused by the decrease of physiological functions are common among the elderly. This may result in an imbalanced diet that may affect nutritional status. Below are some common eating problems facing...

Do You Need Vitamin E Supplement?

Jun 6, 2018

Do you need vitamin E supplement? First of all, let’s understand about “Vitamin E”. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. It acts as an antioxidant by helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. The body also needs vitamin E to...

Smart Food Choices for Working Adults

May 22, 2018

Many working adults may eat outside at least once every day. In a long period of time, this may bring serious health effects to those who always choose unhealthy food daily. Therefore, it is important for working adults to make smart food choices when eating...

The Differences Between Plant Protein and Meat Protein

Apr 18, 2018

What is Protein? Protein is one of the primary building blocks of the body. Most muscles and organs are made up of protein, as protein is responsible for nearly all of the processes that occur in the body. The body doesn’t store protein, this is why it is so...

Do we need both Prebiotics and Probiotics?

Apr 16, 2018

Prebiotics and Probiotics sound similar, however, their roles are totally different in the digestive system. Prebiotics are special. Prebiotic fiber goes through the small intestine undigested and fermented when it reaches the large colon. This fermentation process...

Key Nutrients for Vegan / Vegetarian Diet

Apr 13, 2018

According to the Havard Health Publishing, people follow a vegetarian diet or vegan diet for various reasons. This includes health, religious convictions, concerns animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that...

The Importance of Natural Vitamin C in Our Body

Apr 9, 2018

Vitamin C plays an important role in our immune function by improving the activity of some white blood cells and also allowing our immune system to communicate and coordinate its attack against invaders. Vitamin C is responsible for hundreds of processes within our...

5 Natural Treatments of Cold and Flu

Apr 6, 2018

According to The Star, flu is described as a highly contagious viral infection targeting the respiratory system. In tropical countries like Malaysia and Singapore, it occurs all year round, with peak seasons occurring during October to January and April to June....

Iron Deficiency Day & Iron Deficiency Anemia

Nov 25, 2017

Iron Deficiency Day is a global event which takes place every year to highlight the significant impact of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia have on patient’s lives.While iron deficiency is commonly known among our population, is largely ignored because...

Anaemia: Symptoms, Causes & Natural Remedy

Nov 20, 2017

What is Anaemia?Anaemia is a condition where the blood has a low number of red blood cells, which causes a low blood count. This occurs when the red blood cells do not contain enough haemoglobin, a protein rich in iron that gives the blood its red colour. The lower...

Genuine Nattokinase NSK-SD®

Oct 1, 2015

Premium Quality Of BioNatto Plus The active ingredient “Nattokinase NSK-SD®” is manufactured in Japan by Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co., Ltd. They are the inventor and patent holder of Nattokinase NSK-SD®.We send samples of BioNatto Plus back to Japan...

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