A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
Codonopsis pilosula / Dang Shen / Tong Sum / poor man’s Ginseng is no stranger to most Chinese since this herb is a common ingredient in everyday recipes of soups and steamed dishes. In China it is better known as Dang Shen, a major tonic for nourishing the vitality. Dang Shen’s health benefits are similar…
With just eight days before my laproscopic myomectomy surgery, I am keeping myself healthy with clean eating. When the body is clear of junk, it heals faster. I have already stopped popping certain vitamins and foods. My surgeon / gynae has advised me to stop all my supplements a week before the surgery except…
I am not a rice person since young. When I was young, my family’s only option was regular white rice, which I disliked. I ate very little white rice and most of the time, was coerced to eat. I wasn’t a food lover except for junk food when I was a kid. This explains why…
My acupunturist and herbalist recommended a healing herb to me known as ‘ngai’. ‘Ngai’ is very beneficial for women’s health. When my late grandma was still around, she would prepare a simple and delish ‘ngai’ omelette soup for my mum and me regularly. I have not eaten ‘ngai’ for over 30 years. This is a…