A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
In today’s world, hormonal imbalance is more common than ever. Luckily, there are many natural treatments for restoring hormone balance. However when it comes to diet and hormones, many important facts are often overlooked. Did you know that cholesterol is actually used in the body to make hormones? And did you know that without enough…
Oats are one of the healthiest grains you can choose, so they can be a healthy choice. They are high in fiber, which can reduce bad cholesterol and help you stay full longer. They also enhance the body’s immune response and stabilize blood sugar; plus, they’re gluten free. Over the years, there have been many research…
I am quite a coffee lover but due to time constraint, only consume instant coffee. Drinking regular coffee is linked to many health benefits (1, 2, 3) The question is – do these benefits apply to instant coffee as well? For those of you who need your quick fix of cup of joe every morning, have you ever…
Fermented dairy products have long been considered to benefit digestive health and yogurt has even been associated with lower risk of obesity and cardiometabolic risk in both children and adults. Yogurt can be a fantastic addition to a healthy and well-balanced diet, as long as you choose the right kind, and don’t suffer from an…
Do you think you stopped growing at age 16 or 18? Yes we may have stopped growing vertically at the end of puberty but did you know that some parts of your body continue to grow after the rest of your body is fully grown? My youngest daughter keeps commenting that my ears seem to…
I’ve recently jumped into the activated nut milk bandwagon and am loving it! Whilst some may think that activated nuts sounds like a modern fad, most traditional cultures soak, sprout and ferment nuts and grains and this has been in practice for centuries. It’s not that it’s been invented, rather it’s being re-discovered. Activating nuts…
Your nose gets dribbling wet when the temperature drops, but why do sniffly noses and winter or just being in a very cold air-conditioned place just seem to go together? The cold air seems to trigger nervous system reflexes in the nose that cause glands in the nasal membranes to produce mucus; the problem may…
I am a tea lover. My favorite tea varieties are green tea, Osmanthus tea, Jasmine tea, Oolong tea, just to name a few. Much as I love tea, I cannot drink too much of it, or drink it on an empty stomach. The repercussions are often extremely uncomfortable with such side effects as nausea, dizziness,…
Good news to lovers of mushrooms! A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that seniors who consume more than two standard portions of mushrooms weekly may have 50 per cent reduced odds of…
Fans of dark chocolate, there’s no need to feel guilty now when you indulge on your favorite snack! It looks like you’ll reap a whole lot of health benefits from this superfood, besides boosting your brain health! New studies shed light on how dark chocolate might improve our brain health and strengthen our immune…