A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
There have been a lot of diagnostic tools that have been created that have allowed doctors to learn more about a wide range of diseases and sicknesses. One of the most revolutionary devices that has been created in the 20th century is high-resolution ultrasound. Many have been successfully diagnosed and treated for different injuries and…
Tomatoes are a staple food item in our household. On days when I am busy or simply feeling a tad lazy to cook veggies, I will place a bowl of raw cherry tomatoes along with cucumbers on the dining table, just so the kids have their daily consumption of fiber and raws. This fruit that…
One glaring discovery of healthcare reform has been the importance of education and training for both patients and healthcare workers. Medical corporations, insurance providers and regulatory agencies have realized that healthcare quality improvement depends on the willingness of everyone to learn more about patients and the systems that are designed to service them. As a…
Here’s what I had for lunch yesterday… Onion and alfalfa sprouts with cherry tomatoes, Japanese kyuri, green grapes, Korean seasoned seaweed, toasted sesame seeds, fried shallots, 1/2 hard boiled egg and a small portion of pork chop (to bring my iron level up a few notches). I can very well do without any meat these…
As I was enjoying my packet of fresh coconut meat after gulping down the coconut water just now, I was wondering whether coconut meat/flesh is an empty calorie food or otherwise . I have heard and read so much on the health benefits of extra virgin coconut oil, which is now touted as a super…
Lately, I feel more anemic than I was before. From a powerful horse who could run at least 5km everyday and sweat buckets come rain or shine 7 days a week, I have now reduced on my running. I do more brisk walking (outdoor) and air-walking in the gym 5x a week. Running zaps up…
It’s the most dreaded time of the year again. The time when it is sweltering hot and water rationing looms again. Yours truly, the ‘puteri lilin’ gets nauseous each time she comes back from the outdoors, after getting grilled by the murderous heat. This afternoon I made a mistake and brought the girls to the…
From the three days that I spent in school at the start of the school term recently, I noticed that Cass did not wash her hands before she ate during recess. From my observation, 9 out of 10 kids do not wash their hands before they eat and I am appalled. I am appalled as…
Some new gym equipment arrived at the gym of our condo last week. One of the new equipment is a water rower. I told the girls about this new cool equipment and they were excited to try it! After dinner at the Japanese restaurant of our condo last night, I brought the kids to the…
There are emergency rooms and urgent care offices in almost every city in the country. You might think that you can get by with going to an urgent care location, but your symptoms might require the attention of immediate medical care at a hospital. There are a few ways that you can determine the difference…