March 7, 2018
Life can throw you some hard-hitting curveballs, leaving you to neglect your health and overlooking the “common” headache you get once in a while, and actually might even be more than that. You often brush it off, masking the often fleeting but sometimes unbearable and constant unease with a painkiller, and hope for the best. Headaches are one of the most common health problems, and they can get so bad […]
March 5, 2018
When our bodies retain more water than needed, for some or the other reason, it leads to edema, or also known as water retention. The said accumulation of excessive fluid in the cavities or tissues of our bodies may occur due to various reasons: • Dehydration • Lack of exercise and unbalanced diet • Liver and kidney disorders • Menstruation, menopause • Poor circulation • Vitamin deficiencies In fact, one […]
February 28, 2018
Does it feel like you can never escape flu season? Or maybe you’re finding it impossible to recover from a cough, which doesn’t seem to improve, no matter what you try. If this describes what you’re going through, fret not – here are five herbal teas that may just do the trick. Chamomile tea Advertisements Chamomile tea increases your urinary levels of hippurate which have been associated with increased antibacterial […]
February 26, 2018
There are several perks of being single: opportunities to find your unique voice, time that is completely yours, freedom to explore whatever or whoever you want and a space that only you can fill. However, with the commercialism of Valentine’s Day, it is hard to remember these when walking through a mall bombards you with Valentine’s Day deals and barely covered babies brandishing arrows. It is no secret that society […]
February 23, 2018
There are two camps of people on Valentine’s Day. People who love the concept of a day to celebrate love and people who think it is a commercial scam. With prices of chocolate, flowers and stuffed toys hiked up almost twice the amount and with gaudy red and pink heart filled decorations, I don’t blame the people of the second camp. In fact, I agree. However, the romanticist in me […]
February 21, 2018
With Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, we believe preparations to celebrate the festive occasion is in full swing. After all, what is a festival without hearing the good ol’ practices that our parents have iterated ever since we were young. Growing up, haven’t you thought that these practices might be a tad bit ridiculous? Do you observe the various taboos associated with the season? These silly superstitions […]
February 19, 2018
Gone are the days when people give you weird stares for mentioning that you are vegetarian or vegan. For many people the choice to be vegetarian or vegan is based on a myriad of different reasons such as religion, health or the environment. Singapore lives up to its name of being a food haven and there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian friendly options in various different cuisines. However, not […]
February 14, 2018
If you’re single, Valentine’s Day can be a chore, especially since you’ll constantly be bombarded with cliché sales tactics, accompanied with a colour scheme you won’t be able to avoid in the weeks leading up to the 14th. But there are a few ways you can cope: Forget about the whole thing and go about your routine as if it were any regular day; wallow in self-pity because you don’t […]