DISCOVER HEALTH

 If this is your first visit here, you can read about YK Bee Pollen in either one of these articles:- Free radicals and supplements...> Immune system booster...> Before we move into the topic of this YK Bee Pollen, I'd like to invite you to dig a little bit into the history of 'me'.  As a kid, who knows nothing much but to pamper much of my sweet tooth's desires was a mistake, and since I really enjoyed the indulgence, the habit was brought up till I reached adolescence. Oh yeah, daily chocolate treats were no big deal for me and the toll was; toothaches! Not once..not twice..but countless of visits to the dentist finally left a scar of lesson in my head. Then I started to cut down on those sweet stuff. But other junk foods, such as crisps and fast foods were still on the list. My attention towards my health aroused when I first studied about MSG, additives, all sorts of chemicals and how they affect the body. However attentiveness wasn't enough, and I d

We have gone through the negative side of red meat. Now the obvious way of avoiding the health risks it possess is to cut down our intake of red meat, however in any circumstances that we cannot abstain ourselves from it, we could at least try to lessen the harmful effects packed with it, by injection or by overcooking(carcinogenic). I have no idea how can we prevent the antibiotics effects, but we can if we are cooking free range beef that is. My tips here today will be cutting on 2 things, they are:- The cholesterol level. The carcinogens. Making red meat a safer consumption Every now and then we still go for red meat booths (except for vegans) when we go for grocery, so don't let those cravings ends up in an unhealthy meal. Feed ourselves well, guilt-free! If you're planning for a BBQ outing with friends and family, you could substitute the use of charcoal with propane , less smoke and lower temperature requirement, this reduces the formation of carcinogens. Marinati

A salami sandwich for breakfast. A double cheese burger for lunch. Steak for dinner. What's wrong with this picture? I bet you see the problem. Meat, meat and more meat. Red meat is one of the popular choices for burgers, grills, stews, pizza, pasta, salads, and even made into loaves! Believe it or not, but red meat has dominated most of our menu lists. Wonder what's wrong with that? Read on to find out. A study by WHO(world health organization) proved that upon regular consumption,red meat is associated to the increased rate of cancer, heart disorders, arthritis, stroke, diabetes, obesity, food poisoning, osteoporosis, and appendix disorders. Red meat contains chemicals, DDT from the plants the eat that leads to liver problems and cancer. When livestock, such as cows digest DDT-treated grass, the toxicity of this particular chemical is tripled or even more and when we consume red meat that is already contaminated with an elevated level of DDT, the toxicity increases more when

Are you joining the mummies club? Or do you intend to? Then come and scroll down for a read. As a mummy myself I did some reading on pregnancy diets prior to my pregnancy, a year or so ago. I was flipping through my notes and found this dietary guideline that I had long forgotten, and upon discovering it's existence I though maybe I should share it here, just to give some ideas of a healthier consumption and what should be avoided to expecting mothers. We should all be aware that when we conceive, we need to prepare(even before you're pregnant), more than just the preparation for giving birth. There's a whole 9 months(more or less) you ought to be going through, and for that whole time being, please do try and keep yourself as well as your little fetus in the pinkest of health. It worth it. The Preggy Diet When we're carrying another(or two) living being inside of us, it's just like us. It's alive, eats and goes through metabolism and such like any normal

When a fever comes in, not many enjoy it's presence except for kids who are reluctant to go to school, with a fever they get themselves a holiday. With fever comes all sorts of discomforts, this is probably it is looked bad upon, what most of us don't know is, fever is really, what can be labeled as 'blessing that comes in disguise'. Yes, it is and as intelligent human beings we should never, ever, not once judge a book without even taking a peek into the first chapter. And same goes for dear fever, blatant accusations won't bring it down, it just messes you up. So, get to know it, understand it and be thankful, for you are down with a fever. Nevertheless,  upon a feverish moment, take precaution if you feel funny, sometimes fever can be the cause of an underlying illnesses, we'll go deeper into that matter in a jiffy, read with ease people. Fever is portrayed as your body temperature being elevated beyond a normal range (the normal body temperature lies aro

Chamomile ( matricaria recutito ) is a family member to the dear daisy, as you can see they do have some similarities in appearance. It has been used for ages as an anti-inflammation curing numerous inflammation-related diseases. However, today my highlight on this particular plant will be on it's benefits towards the skin. Yes, I said skin. Don't we all fancy smooth and silky looking skin? I know I do. I spilled the beans there, my topic on chamomile and licorice getting together? It's related to skin health. Further reading will clear up the confusions. Back on with the chamomile please! Okay, the active ingredients in chamomile are essential oils and flavonoids , here's how they benefit our skin:- Firstly, it treats and calms down infection, soothing irritation and skin allergies. Wards off those nasty pimples and any visible rashes. It's anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic. Soothes burns and swelling. Ease any noticeable discomforts. Speeds up wound reco

This is dang gui. Heard of dang gui ( angelica sinesis ) before? I have, but never yet had the chance to stir it up into a dish. This traditional chinese herb is also known as dong quai and tang kuei. It comes in 2nd place just after the highly sought-after herb, ginseng. Before moving on with the recipe, which I'd like to credit to Liana . I'd like to highlight on the benefits of dang gui:- Treatment related to women's reproductive health. Improves cardiovascular health. Menopause treatment and herbal tonic for women. Fertility treatment. Speeds up recovery after childbirth. Improves conditions of heavy menstrual bleeding and relieves period pain. May prevent the existence of uterine fibroid tumors. Improves blood health, balances blood pressure and functions as a blood tonic. Relieves constipation. Benefits the conditions related with the virus herpes zoster , headaches and migraines. May ease chronic inflammation in the case of rheumatism. Also benefits in

Do we face inflammation problems daily? Most of us probably do, with or without realizing it's occurrence. Inflammation may occur outside the body, whereas we should be able to recognize it or internally, sometimes felt as pain, discomfort or maybe no feelings at all. Inflammation can be seen on the surface as redness, tenderness, swollen,acne and warmth to the touch, inflammation near to the epidermis or in the joints may portray itself also by these characters that is visible from the outside. However, inflammation of internal organs, such as the heart, pancreas and so on are usually symptomless and left unrecognized and make itself known until later stages, then pain and discomfort will be present. Other signs of inflammation includes:- Fever and chills. Swollen glands. Muscle stiffness. Fatigue. Headache. Inflammation is actually a normal body reaction to fight off invaders that have entered and the body. It happens when white blood cells are in action, charging against

Some of us finds difficulty in achieving a healthy life-style. Who's to blame? With all the temptations of mouth-watering desserts, easy-to-prepare can and instant foods, fast foods on the go, video games over exercising, there's just so much distractions. Kids get their habits by looking at their parents, and no matter how strictly you try to mold your  child for perfection, when you overlook your own flaws they'll never be flawless as youwish they would. I'm not going into parenting tips ,just a little reminder for parents and parents-to-be out there. If you want your child to eat and grow healthily, it's easy. You eat and live healthily, they'll digest it better and follow in your lead. If you are on the call for burgers every weekend and enjoying gassy beverages in the noon, don't aspect your kid not to. Wasn't that way off the topic? My apologies, drifted by the weather I guess. Okay, back to being healthy. There are a few simple tricks that are e

Brain is one of the most vital organs in our body, if it's function is impaired, many other organs will be affected and if it's cells start to die, it's harder to regenerate, unlike the cells in other parts of our body. This is why it's important that we care for our brain's health as early as possible, to preserve it's youthfulness and to prevent brain-related disorders from succumbing us at age we could still flourish. One of the steps to keep our brain healthy is by consumption. So, my share for today will be on foods for a healthy, nourished and active brain. Brain Foods I recommend Oily Fish (sardines, tuna, herring, salmon)->>Known for ages as a brain food.Contains Vitamin D , omega 3 fatty acids and DHA(type of omega 3) that benefits brain health, improves memory, healthy skin , healthy heart and for children's mental development. Nuts & Seeds ->>Also contains essential fatty acids for brain development and function. High in prot

In ignorance, not many of us are aware how vital gratitude is, thus we ignore to acknowledge it, and as time passes on, we fall deeper and deeper into a deep hollow well where 'being thankful' becomes a stranger to us. I bet most of us are taught to feel grateful in life, to accept whatever happens and to live through challenges and obstacles. But, why nowadays, it seems that gratefulness is thinning  from our souls? Why do we forget to say ' Alhamdulillah" upon walloping a a triple-cheese burger for lunch. And do we even realize that with every single breath that we take, it's beyond our capacity. So, learn to be grateful. It's more than just thankfulness. I bet in most religion, it preaches towards feeling thankful and blessed at all times, however since I am a Muslim, I will be concentrating in my own religion. In Islam, the act of gratitude is also known as ' Syukur ', the opposite of that is ' kufr '. It is said that faith consists of two

Don't we all just love macaroni and cheese? I know I do. I love the sticky cheesy part most, when it comes hot, freshly baked from the oven. But as time moves on, one type of cheese is not enough, so, here's a recipe where three types of cheese are used to indulge ourselves with that creamy melts of cheese inside our mouths. Brings us back ages when we were just little kids, blissful, free and no problems would mess our heads. Yeah. Don't worry, we'll be using appropriate amounts of each one so that this meal wouldn't be burdening our health. There are instant packs available, but instant food? Making your own sounds more hearty and edible. It's a piece of cake, why would anyone go for the instant packs anyway. This recipe is free of any animal products, if you like you can add in chicken strips or tuna chunks.  Mozzarella,                   Parmesan,                    Cheddar. Ingredients: A bag of macaroni(Cooked al-dente ) 4 tablespoons of butter 1

Firstly, credits to Muslim Zulkepli for the suggestion on today's topic. What is paraplegia? Paraplegia is a type of paralysis, and as we all know, paralysis is the result of an injured nervous system. What differs these many-types of paralysis is the injured  spot in the spinal cord, it's severity and which mobilization in an individual is limited. In the case of paraplegia, it impairs mobility in lower extremities including organs located below the waistline, hands are not affected, when they are it's quadriplegia. Sometimes only leg movements are impaired but in some cases the legs lost total control and the paralysis degree may rise up till the chest area, depending on the severity of the injury. Spinal cord Looking at this diagram above, we can clearly see that paraplegia is the result of an injury to the thoracic nerves and below. Paraplegia may be the result of a physical injury, scoliosis, spinal tumors or a congenital disorder to the spine(spina bifida

Since I made a recipe on pumpkin sauce(was it sauce?), I'd like to emphasize on this amazing fruit's(or is it a veggie?) magnificent values, the bright orange colors and it's sweet smelling scent brings lots of other nourishment that contributes to a healthier body constitution, so, if you have not been including Mr. Pumpkin into your diet, I assure you that you are losing out on some really good stuff, let's see what are you missing out on if your diet is absent of pumpkins:- Rich in antioxidants -it's orange color comes from beta-carotene , an anti-cancer agent which also exists in other colored fruits such as carrots and tomatoes. Helps ward off free radicals and improve cell-healing. Zinc and Magnesium -Boosts immunity and strengthen bone structure including teeth. Prevents abnormal blood clots. Potassium - Plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Also found in avocado and bananas. High in fiber -Prevents cancer, improve colon health, lowers