The liver is the largest and most important organ in the body. Our liver is working hard for 24/7 as it performs over 500 vital functions including digestion, metabolism, detoxification, immunity, protein synthesis and the storage of nutrients within the body to keep us healthy and alive. What is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver
Constipation is one of the most common problems we have in daily life. While medication and over-the-counter treatments can help, some of us may be interested in alternative therapies, such as yoga. How yoga can help constipation? Yoga helps to ease the pain and discomfort of digestive troubles and it alleviates constipation in two
You are what you eat ! A healthy gut all starts with feeding it the right foods. You have properly often heard of probiotics (foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms to improve the “good” bacteria in the body.) and all the amazing benefits they have for your overall health. But did you know prebiotics are just as
When it comes to getting enough of fiber in our diets, most of us fall short. We know we need fiber but are you really aware how much and how do we ensure to get enough fiber per day? Based on the Malaysian Dietary Guideline, it is recommends a dietary fiber intake of 20-30 grans
Digestive enzymes are proteins that play a key role in breaking down the food we eat. Our body makes enzymes in the digestive system, including the mouth, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine. Digestive enzymes help our body to speed up the chemical reactions to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats into simpler forms. This is
Allergies may ruin your days and special plans, and if you’re looking to relieve or prevent allergy symptoms, here are some actions you can take right now, as well as some more permanent changes you can make. Daily Care Control allergen exposure around your home Allergens like pollen and dust mites are often found
Many of us are suffering and keep on battling with allergies like sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria or contact dermatitis. These allergies can cause all kinds of irritating and unpleasant symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy/runny nose, sinus headache or intense skin itch, red and dry skin. Allergy symptoms can drain you, make you feel miserable
You might not have heard of “quercetin” before, but in fact, we can get it from fruits, vegetables, grains and tea that we consumed every day. The body does not make quercetin, so we have to get it from foods. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant and a natural flavonoid that can be found abundantly in fruits and
Perilla frutescens, commonly called Perilla, is a green or purple annual herb, with a distinctive aroma and taste. It is an edible and aromatic plant with a long history of culinary and traditional medicinal use. Perilla has been cultivated in Japan, China, Korea and Southeast Asia. Perilla seeds from perilla are traditionally used as spices
What we can do to help them boost their immunity? 1. Set up a balanced diet plan for them Good health go hand in hand. In fact, to boost the elderly’s immune systems, a good diet of foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals can help defend against infection and illness. This includes eating
