May 25, 2022
When it comes to immunity-boosting supplements, popular compounds like vitamin C, D, and zinc, often come to mind. However, another lesser-known compound, called quercetin, deserves the same level of recognition. A plant flavonoid, quercetin is found naturally in many foods, like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains. What are the benefits of foods high...
December 14, 2018
We’ve all probably been told that fish is one of the best sources of protein because they are either lower in fat or for some, packed with heart-healthy fats. With many of us eating more fish these days, does the health benefits actually stack up against the contaminants that we so often hear about? The contaminants are real and the concerns, genuine. Just how... September 25, 2018 Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment belonging to the family of carotenoids. Carotenoids are the pigments that give many of the foods we eat their beautiful colors. The ripe, red tomato is red because of a carotenoid called lycopene. Corn is yellow because of another carotenoid called zeaxanthin and carrots are orange because of beta carotene. The... June 28, 2018 Is cod liver oil a health trend of the past that has recently fallen out of favour or have we missed something in it that’s worthy of our attention? April 28, 2018 A pretty intense molecule made right under our skin in broad daylight. But little do we know that Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin but a hormone. This means it does exponentially more than a nutrient nourishing our cells. Vitamin D binds to receptors in the body to produce certa... March 6, 2018 In Singapore, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the third most common cause of blindness and low vision for people aged over 60. Locally, the overall risk of AMD is 4.7%, climbing to 8% at 60 years old and hitting 16.3% for those aged 70 to 79 years old. December 8, 2017 November 9, 2017 Beyond violet is what Ultraviolet (UV) means in Latin - just beyond what our eyes can see on the violet side of the rainbow. The sun is our main source of ultraviolet, with the more dangerous wavelengths of ultraviolet absorbed by the atmosphere, particularly the Ozone Layer. The sun has made life on earth possible... October 6, 2017 Omega-3 fatty acids have positive effects on many aspects of pregnancy. An increased intake of EPA and DHA during pregnancy has been shown to prevent pre-term labour and delivery, lower the risk of preeclampsia and may increase the birth weight. EPA has also been postulated in research to bring positive effects to the mood of the mother and subsequent developm... July 6, 2017 Quality products are the pride to a maker’s workmanship and labels are supposed to be windows to a product, bringing assurance and promises of quality to consumers. However, many product labels have distracting information and fish oil soft gels may not be filled to the brim with goodness as expected. <...
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7 Things that make your hand eczema / eczema worse
Waterless, antibacterial cleansers
These often contain ingredients like rubbing alcohol and solvents that are harsh on your hands, upsetting your skin especially during flare-ups. Go for mild, fragrance-free and soap-free cleansers instead, and always blot dry and slather on your moisturizer generously immediately after washing.Rubber/latex gloves
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