Asians with excess visceral fat tend to have poorer memory & learning ability

May 15, 2023

SINGAPORE: Asians with an excess amount of visceral fat – the type of fat wrapped around the internal organs – tend to have poorer cognitive performance, according to a recently published study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU)....

Would A Salty Dish Result In Blood Pressure Spike?

Feb 23, 2023

Yes, It Does… Temporary Eating a salty dish can result in a temporary spike in blood pressure, particularly in people who are already prone to high blood pressure. This is because salt, or sodium, can cause the body to retain water, which can increase blood...

Blue Light Has a Dark Side

Feb 1, 2023

    What is blue light? The effect blue light has on your sleep and more.   Although it is environmentally friendly, blue light can affect your sleep and potentially cause disease. Until the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the major source of...

Symptoms of Fatty Liver

Nov 21, 2022

Fatty liver is a term that describes the build-up of fat in the liver. It is normal to have small amounts of fat in your liver, but too much will cause a health problem. The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It is responsible for a wide variety of...

5 Causes of Ocular Hypertension

Nov 13, 2022

  What is Ocular Hypertension (High Eye Pressure)? The pressure inside the eyeball is called intraocular pressure. In normal physiological condition, fluids enter the eyeball to supply nourishment and maintain the shape of the eye. Sometimes, a dysfunctional eye...

Black Elderberry extract inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Oct 30, 2022

— This content is provided by IPRONA.Even though infection with SARS-CoV-2 induces mild flu-like symptoms in the majority of those affected, some patients develop a severe form of the disease, including a progressive pneumonia due to an overreacting immune system....

Cordyceps – The World’s Most Expensive Fungus

Oct 28, 2022

   What is Cordyceps?The name cordyceps describes a genus of fungi that includes more than 400 unique species of parasitic types. Fungi are essential parts of many ecosystems, but this particular genus also has a great deal of importance for people, as it has been...

Diabetic Diet: Ashitaba for Diabetics

Sep 19, 2022

Ashitaba (also know as Angelica Keiskei) is a native Japanese apiaceous plant that has its origin on Hachijo Island, Japan. The inhabitants of Hachijo Island are well known for their longevity and good health. Ashitaba has been an integral part of their diet for...

How to Prevent Diabetes?

Sep 17, 2022

What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a condition defined as having blood glucose levels above normal but below the defined threshold of diabetes. It’s considered to be an at-risk state, with high chances of developing diabetes. Without intervention, people with...

Qualified Health Claim for Cranberry Juice and Supplements for Urinary Tract Infections

Jul 27, 2020

  The US Food and Drug Administration will not object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding consuming certain cranberry juice and supplements and a reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) in healthy women. A health claim petition...

Why the Lungs always Injured?

Apr 28, 2020

  Suffocating the coronavirus does not say that lung diseases have always accompanied humans, and can be called a killer. From tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, SARS to the coronavirus today, and even the common influenza virus, always invade...

Boost Your Immune System at Home Part 3 – Walking Exercise

Mar 26, 2020

  Social distancing is affecting everything we do now, including how we exercise. Maybe you are working from home now, sitting in front of your laptop for hours at time. Or having to keep an eye on the kids, more and more of whom are out of school. While a...

Boost Your Immune System at Home Part 2 – Sufficient Sleep

Mar 24, 2020

  A lack of sleep is known to weigh down your immune system, and can make you more likely to fall ill after being exposed to a virus. Sleep deprivation is so common around the world that it’s often shrugged off, making people “comfortable” with...

Boost Your Immune System at Home Part 1 – Nutrition

Mar 23, 2020

  The coronavirus presents many uncertainties, and none of us can completely eliminate our risk of getting COVID-19. But one thing we can do is eat as healthily as possible. If we do catch COVID-19, our immune system is responsible for fighting it. Research shows...

病毒传染 免疫力是关键！

Mar 13, 2020

新型冠状病毒感染（Covid-19）主要引起呼吸系统疾病，目前被发现能引发人类感染的有7种，其中SARS病毒，MERS病毒（中东呼吸综合症病毒）和目前导致武汉病毒性肺炎疫情的新型冠状病毒可引起较为严重的人类疾病。新型冠状病毒具有在人与人之间的传播能力。根据目前的分析，可以肯定新型冠状病毒存在飞沫传播，及接触传播的能力，传染度不容小觑。而且目前尚无疫苗可用，也暂时没有药物可以预防感染。医学界对于新型冠状病毒的认识，从接触病毒到发病时间最长为14天，我们目前对密切接触者的观察期还是以14天为依据。最新的新型冠状病毒案例分析（中国），...

10 Steps to Colon Health

Mar 12, 2020

  March is colon cancer awareness month. Here are some tips to improve not only colon health but your immune system, and inflammation in general. Eat fiber from fruits and vegetables. We need a minimum of 25 grams of fiber daily. The average vegan eats about 46...

The Difference between a Cold and Flu

Feb 17, 2020

Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than...

People who are Susceptible to Influenza and How to Strengthen Their Immunity

Feb 12, 2020

 The end of each year is the peak period of influenza. The earliest outbreak of the new coronavirus in Wuhan, which started at the end of 2019, once again sounded the alarm for humans, and made the 2020 Spring Festival destined to be an unusual Spring Festival....

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Advice for the Public

Jan 31, 2020

WHO’s standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices: Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and...

Vitamin B17 Sources and Reasons To Not Skip Them

Jun 13, 2019

  What is Vitamin B17? Vitamin B17, the much-hyped vitamin hailed as an antidote to cancer cells, was banned by the FDA of the United States of America in the 80s as a potential cancer treatment, however, a bunch of alternative medicine practitioners still consider...

Getting More Sleep Each Night May Be The Key To Better Nutrition

Jun 11, 2019

There’s nothing worse than not being able to function the day after a terrible night’s sleep. You feel tired and almost sick, but it’s more than just feeling “off.” Not getting enough sleep—aka less than seven hours—may negatively...

Blackberries – One of the Top 10 Highest Antioxidant Foods

May 31, 2019

Blackberries rank as one of the top 10 highest-antioxidant foods, according to its ORAC value. With an ORAC score of 5,905, these tiny fruits deliver a powerful punch of antioxidants with each bite, helping you fight against diseases, boost immunity and maintain...

Thousands of Cancer Diagnoses Tied to a Poor Diet, Study finds

May 24, 2019

    Your diet may have more impact on your cancer risk than you might think, a new study has found.   An estimated 80,110 new cancer cases among adults 20 and older in the United States in 2015 were attributable simply to eating a poor diet, according...

Asparagus Detoxes Heavy Metals

May 13, 2019

  Asparagus Definition The scientific name of this vegetable is Asparagus officinalis, and its wide use in treatments is the reason for its popularity in this field of medicine. The derivation of its name is a Greek term which means ‘sprout’ and variations of the...

How Cloves Protects the Liver?

May 6, 2019

  What are Cloves? Cloves are one of the spices indigenous to Asian countries like Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and even areas of East Africa. It is native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia. They are a popular flavoring agent used in a variety of ways across the...

The Amazing Benefits of Broccoli Sprouts

Apr 29, 2019

  What are Broccoli Sprouts? Broccoli sprouts are a tiny wonder of nature that packs a huge punch. These small alfalfa sprout look-alike can fend off and reverse serious diseases. They taste like radishes, and you can eat them with anything, as a matter of fact,...

Brazilian Green Propolis May Fight Against Cancer

Apr 29, 2019

Brazilian Green Propolis Honey is made from the pollen of flowering plants and used by bees as a source of nutrition. Propolis, on the other hand, is more of a tool. It is a thick, caulk-like substance which bees produce to help them repair holes in their hives....

The Amazing Benefits of Rose Hips

Apr 11, 2019

  Rose hip is the fruit that develops from the blossoms of the wild rose plant. It is also known as rose hep and rose haw. It ranges in color from orange to purplish black and usually develops in the latter part of the growing season, around late summer to...

Why Brazilian Green Propolis known as the Most Effective Propolis?

Apr 1, 2019

    Propolis is a complex resinous bee product primarily composed of plant resins and beeswax, ranging in colour from brown to dark green. Of all of the propolis produced worldwide, Brazilian Green Bee Propolis is the most studied and coveted, due to its...

New Guidelines Advise against Low-dose Aspirin to Prevent Strokes and Heart Attacks for Older Adults

Mar 19, 2019

New guidelines recommend against taking daily low-dose aspirin to prevent strokes and heart attacks in healthy, older adults. The age-old approach is no longer recommended for older adults who do not have a high risk of heart disease, or who already have it.  ...