A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
There’s something about the Christmas season that has the unique ability to scupper your best-laid fitness and diet plans. We all have gone through it. It is a busy time of the year for us. Many of us will be on a holiday and celebrating the festivities. During this time of the year, it seems…
My youngest daughter who is 10 years old has borderline high cholesterol at a total cholesterol reading of 5.3 mmol / L. She has inherited my bad DNA of Familial hypercholesterolemia. The disorder allows cholesterol to build up regardless of your weight, diet, and exercise. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition. If one parent with…
Sweet foods are often preferred over bitter foods. Who would want to dig into a bowl of bitter gourd when they can enjoy comforting savory dishes or sweet desserts with gusto? Bitter foods tend to get the bad rap in the culinary world since their strong flavors can be off-putting to picky eaters. However, bitter…
Sweat makes you stink. Sweating is gross and many people hate it. Some people avoid exercise and going under the sun to avoid sweating. Sweating can be embarrassing if you’re at school, work, or just about anywhere with friends or colleagues near you. Sweat marks and the stench could leave you in a pit of…
I am constantly trying to find ways to cut down on electricity and water usage to reduce our utility bills. Our electricity bill this month sent palpitations to my heart with a 25% increase! Today I am going to talk about ways to reduce your utility bills. That can even reduce your medical bills. High…
Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight. In order to lose fat, some degree of aerobic and cardio work need to be done. However, the type of aerobic and cardio work needed for fat loss is a subject…
Are you checking at property for sale in Malaysia as you plan to buy a property on your own? Buying your first own property to be called home is another milestone achieved in your life. Whether it is for investment purpose or own stay, most people are still confused with the procedure of buying new…
Pumpkins can seem spooky in their Jack-o-lantern state, but don’t be fooled as they’re actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. Most of us typically experience pumpkin at a few very specific times of year — carved into funny faces on front porches at Halloween, and baked into super-sweet pumpkin pie at Christmas or Thanksgiving. But good gourd!…
Congratulations! He finally proposed to you. You still can’t get over the joy that you’ll be getting hitched to the guy of your dreams. Before you get to the wedding preparations and getting yourself a beautiful Jeulia wedding band, do not forget one of the most important issues in a marriage – his health and…
Cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease, is a serious condition and a leading cause of death among people all over the world. To prevent it, new research recommends that we simply take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! Good news to lovers of coffee and tea, me included! New research, published in…