A client recently approached me for dietary and lifestyle consultation. Her complaint was that she has been doing Zumba everyday but not losing weight. This Zumba is of low-moderate intensity and she sweats a lot but alas, the results on the weighing scale show otherwise. I asked her about the exercise and she showed me…
With the news about a group of young boys being sodomised and groomed in Malaysia and also a bus driver who is having a crush on a 9-year-old, I sometimes wonder how to educate kids about the right and wrong touch? This is in view of each family having different understanding of touch and different…
It’s hard nowadays to find a place where the massages are great and the prices very reasonable and affordable too. As such, it was a pleasure to learn about Qi Odyssey at Berjaya Times Square and get a chance to experience the treatments they offer to customers. Tucked in a cosy, quiet corner, it seems…
I attended a party a couple of weeks back and there was this cheery 40-year-old who was just so fidgety. He was laughing, talking and moving around in his chair. He even mentioned that he is seeing a psychiatrist because he just does not know what is up with him. I suspected that he suffers…
Over the weekend, I had dinner and drinks with a bunch of friends. One of my friends told me that in her younger days, her drink was spiked by her friend. It was during a New-Year party and her friend was so overjoyed that he started drizzling white powder in everyone’s drink. She covered her…
I went out with a couple of my school friends for dinner and one of my friends had a premature baby at 26 weeks. The baby is growing and thriving at 2 years old right now. However, she has speech delays issues and is unable to swallow without a tube. Hence, I decided to do…
What is sarcoma? Sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in the connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues and fibrous tissues. Sarcoma can develop anywhere in the body where sarcoma tissues are present. There are two main types of sarcoma:…
If you have met Mohana Gill, you will be amazed by her energy and abilities. Her present passion is to educate and tell the world all about Moringa, which has many health benefits. At nearly 90, Mohana Gill is far from resting on her laurels but is, instead, forging ahead with more creative and culinary…
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and teenagers. Drowning usually happens fast and silent. It can happen anywhere from pools to hot tubs and even in oceans, lakes, and rivers. Below are some tips to prevent drowning: 1. Assign a Water Watcher •There should always be an adult water watcher while children…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by terrifying events. This event could either be experienced or witnessed by one. Examples of events that may trigger PTSD are being raped, kidnapped, watching your loved ones being murdered or experiencing violence in a military combat. Most people who face traumatic events…
