DISCOVER HEALTH

Alhamdulillah! A Healthy newborn is in the house. Excitements fills the air, yes but mommies in confinement are not as robust as they were before. And their body needs proper care & nourishment so they can recover well fast. Those who've had this experience or are experiencing confinement know just how badly we want to get back to our normal bodies ASAP because there's just too much restrictions for us as long as we've yet to recover. So, here I'd like to share some suitable diets to hasten & assist a recovery.  For those trying for a baby do take care of your diet before & during pregnancy. A healthy diet then will be beneficial at alter times. Trust me. I've been through a healthy diet regime at one pregnancy, and a fad diet on another, and believe me being a healthy pregger feels way better than living on junk food. Dear ladies, do remember this diet is for health purposes and when you are healthy you will get that shape back, health first, weight i...

How's your eating? Did you know that the way you eat may be taking the reason behind the toll on your health? Well , let's see if we are eating according to the rules. 1.Use Smaller Plates Is your plate big enough to feed the entire nation? If yes, you're breaking rule number 1 already.  The bigger plate you're having, the more food you'll be consuming , meaning the more calories you'll be adding to your waistline. Having big portions of meals at a time also slows down digestion and retards nutrient absorption. So, next time you're eating, eat to fill up that hungry stomach ,not to stuff it full like you never met food before. 2.Make half of your meals : Veggies / Fruits When you are taking 50:50 of veggies or fruits in a meal, you won't be eating much of other stuff which could possibly be the unhealthier choice. With this much of  fruits/ veggies in a meal, at least you'll be getting enough nutrients and fiber , at the same time reducing a...

I'm out of ideas on what should I write, so today I'm sharing a few vital points I've extracted from a book I recently read, a few months back(considered recent? hmm..) Okay, it's a book by Michael Pollan, titled Food Rules: an eater's manual . And the truth is, I don't even know who this guy is, never heard of him what-so-ever but I found out there are a few other books published written by him, so I'm the one out-dated, it's not him unpopular or anything. This book is quite interesting, and different from any other books I've read. It's on, well, as the title suggest, food, more precise is choosing the kind right of food and how to distinguish between what really can be classified under the label 'food' and what should be under the label 'plastic'. Though it isn't a lengthy read, I won't be sharing every single word as he wrote it, this would be a synopsis of it sort, this will be my edition of food rules, just as long ...

 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 ...

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...

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With the joy of giving birth to a cute little baby, some women leaps into dilemma as their bodies are not as fit as they were before pregnant. It not a big deal, for nine months you've gained extra kilos,which is essential weight gain for preggy mummies, once your baby is out your body itself will start the necessary processes, bringing your body back to a normal state. But it needs some time. No worries. Losing weight after giving birth is easy. The flab we gained during pregnancy is usually water,not fat deposits, hence it's easier to get rid of. However, in some cases that flab gets stubborn and decides to linger around a bit longer. It's normal for weight to spike up with pregnancy, and as easy it comes it's usually easy to shed off, here are some easy, possibly effective ways to get back that flat tummy. Take it Easy Don't rush things, take it easy and let your body heal gradually. Miracles don't happen overnight. Don't worry about your weight, it...

Here are some easy-to-apply tips on a healthier ways of living and eating. Lets start with what we all love most, eating! Yup we love to eat and there is just sooo many choices to choose off the menu. On your next mealtime, why not opt for something that benefits your body? Here's some clues;- Take more fiber- increase your fruits and veggies intake. Have fish instead of chicken or red meat- fish contains protein and omega 3 fatty acids, vital for brain development & senile prevention. Take less fat Cautions when taking salty foods- too much salt increases bloods viscosity and this will retard blood flow and platforms the onset of high blood pressure. Okay now the daily habits.What are the do's and don'ts?;- Avoid an empty stomach- increasing the risk for stomach ulcer, low blood sugar level, cerebral thrombosis and urinary calculus. Don't stay up late-this stresses up the nervous system, may result in cerebral damage, leads to cardiovascular problems and t...

Obesity is a growing problem. Even popular dieting programs have little success in the long run. How do we cope with this problem? Starving yourself to shed off a few pounds isn't the answer and it's proven that cutting down consumption tends to leave one in a state of deprivation eventually leads to intense craving and binge eating later. It's believed that green tea possess the ability to boost metabolic rate,therefore speeds up fat burning process and stimulates weight loss, but its painstakingly slow and the results are barely noticeable. Excess weight is gained due to deposition of fats, toxic build ups. Its recommended for those who desire to lose fat to get involve in a healthy diet program and try fasting. There are various types of fasting that can benefit the body miraculously. Detox diets provide the body with low amount of calories. Limit your intake of beef, chicken ,burgers and carbohydrate-rich foods such as grains,beans, starchy veggies,bread,rice and pot...