Clinical Blogs
Do you have sugar sense?
Do you know even if we don’t drink pop, sugary drinks or eat sweets, we can still consume lots of sugar daily? Check out the foods that you eat. There are hidden sugars that we might have consumed without even noticing! Dried fruits Flavored yogurt Oat cereal Ready-to-eat soup Salad dressing Sauces and marinades for meat Bran muffin Reading nutrition labels can also help you make healthy drinks and food choices: Choose drinks that contain no added sugar Watch out for these words: high fructose corn syrup, fructose, fruit juice concentrates, honey, molasses, maltodextrin, agave syrup, maple syrup, malt syrup...
Are your nails healthy?
Nails are as important as our skin. Here are some tips to keep our nails healthy. Keep nails clean Avoid biting and picking nails Avoid using acetone or formaldehyde containing nail polish remover Healthy diet – a wholesome diet is always essential for healthy body including our nails. A comprehensive supplement rich in biotin is beneficial to our nails. Nutrifii Optimals and PureNourish Beauty Boost contains optimal level of biotin for enhancing cuticle and nail health. Remember to moisturize your hands and nails to minimize dryness and brittleness. Don’t forget to apply hand cream after washing your hands. BioZkin B12...
What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) ?
PMS is a variety of symptoms such as bloating, headaches, mood swings, or other physical and emotional changes a woman my experience each month. It usually occurs 1-2 weeks before menstruation. What are the symptoms of PMS? • Cravings for sweet or salty food • Acne due to hormonal changes affecting sebum production • Pain like back pain, headaches, tender breasts and joint pain • Mood swing - Irritability, anger, depression, anxiety may come and go on days leading to the period Who are more likely to get PMS? • Older teens between 15 to 18 years old • Age...
Do you have computer vision syndrome?
My eyes hurt! After staring at the computer screen, smartphone or tablet for long hours, this is a common eye problem nowadays. We call this computer vision syndrome. You will likely experience the following symptoms: Dry or red eyes Eye soreness or irritation Headaches Neck and back pain Double vision To protect our eyes, we should take a few short breaks throughout our working day and do some stretching. Also, look far away to relax our eyes. Our eyes also need optimal levels of nutrition to keep them healthy. If we don’t have enough Omega 3 fatty acids in our...
Why do you need to protect your skin with sunscreen?
We can’t stress enough the importance of wearing sunscreen. It is the first defense of preventing skin aging. Why do we need sun protection? Just remember what UVA and UVB stand for. UVA (Aging) and UVB (Burning). There are 5 reasons that you should wear sunscreen: Protects us from harmful UV rays Proven to reduce the development of skin cancer Helps to prevent facial brown spots, pigmentation and skin discolorations Helps to reduce the appearance of facial red veins and blotchiness Slows down the development of premature aging skin Don’t forget to apply your sunscreen before you go out. Choosing...