Chinese New Year is approaching. Are you worried that you may binge on all those delicious treats, and put on weight? Do you know that eating too much not only make us fat, but also can cause digestive problems? Very often we eat more than we should because of our mindlessness, but you can use the same principle to subtly influence your behaviour and mindlessly eat less. Our brain is easily fooled by shifts in…
Continue readingDid you know that your microbes*1 actually play a bigger role than our genes when it comes to your look? Without a healthy microbiome*2, it is impossible to have a glowing skin or a head full of hair. Your microbes help to break down the food you eat, and decide what gets absorbed and what gets secreted. They tell your immune system to fight a battle when there is a real infection. When it is…
Continue readingToo exhausted, I sometimes go to bed without showering. But there are some of us, who don’t feel clean without a daily hot shower. There are also some of us who bathe more than once per day, like my customer, who bathes her 2-year-old daughter three times a day. But is a daily shower or bath really necessary—or even healthy? “People think they’re showering for hygiene or to be cleaner, but bacteriologically, that’s not the…
Continue readingYou may have never heard of Pili Nuts, but you should definitely learn about their incredible nutritional value and health benefits, including their ability to balance cholesterol levels, aid in weight loss, reduce inflammation, prevent chronic disease, stimulate cognition, and detoxify the body, among others. Pili Nuts, native to the Philippine rain forest, are creamy and buttery in texture. A rich source of healthy omegas, Pili Nuts are also high in calcium and contain more…
Continue readingSleeping on 100% mulberry silk isn’t only luxurious, it can also help you sleep better and look better too! Read on to find out how sleeping on a luscious silk pillowcase can help you have a more restful, rejuvenating beauty sleep. 1. Silk prevents you from over-heating or cooling Silk is one of the most breathable fabrics, meaning silk pillowcases can help regulate your temperature. On hot nights, your face is burning and you’re struggling…
Continue readingI have had customers telling me that they heard from friends and also read on internet that sleeping in a bra can cause breast cancer. When I first heard of this rumour, I was shocked. I wondered how such a simple and comforting action of wearing a bra to sleep can cause any health issue. I was then reminded of my experience of having a bigger boobs (about 3 cups size up) when I was…
Continue readingDo you always feel that you’re doomed to toss and turn every night? Do you rarely wake up rejuvenated, energized, and ready to take on the day? You have tried all ways from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine, but still cannot have a good night sleep. How about trying the following alternative ways to supercharge your sleep? 1. PRACTISE FENG SHUI Feng Shui is the practice of…
Continue readingThe microbiome – the collective name for the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut, skin and everywhere inside our body – is today’s hottest medical topic. Our modern lifestyle and diet are depriving our microbiome of the good bacteria (probiotics) while encouraging the growth of bad ones. The resulting unbalance can manifest in serious health problems such as chronic inflammation, allergies, eczema, breakouts, autoimmune diseases, hypothyroid, fatigue, diabetes and even arthritis. In many…
Continue readingExercise is good for our body and mind but it can easily cause breakouts and dehydrated skin. I enjoy running, jogging, cycling, swimming and playing golf. But these activities used to always wreak havoc to my skin, causing those pimples on my forehead and on my back, and dehydrated skin on my face, arm and legs. Do you have the same problem too? Fortunately, I discovered that a proper pre- and post-workout skincare routine, using…
Continue readingHave you ever wondered how you can get the most out of your workout? How can you lose weight faster? How do you keep yourself energized throughout every training session? If you ask an expert, he or she will give you a simple answer that applies to all your questions: Eat, drink, wear! The key point is to eat the right food at the right time, drink enough water and wear the proper attire. 1.…
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