DISCOVER HEALTH

Compared to coffee, tea is more widely used & known for it's medicinal values. Correct me if I'm wrong. Some of the top grades are Black tea, Green tea and Oolong tea. One of the most loved properties of tea is it's antioxidant factor - handles the free radical made-mess in our bodies, keeps our arteries well-flushed and of course, the anti-aging agent. Here today, I'll focus on one type of tea - Oolong tea. I have my reasons and you'll find out later why. Benefits of Oolong tea Oolong  tea is said to be beneficial in heart health, reducing the risk for heart-related disorders, reduces inflammation and lowering blood cholesterol levels. Thanks to it's content of polyphenolic compounds. It also contains numerous minerals and vitamins vital to our health such as copper, magnesium, zinc, selenium, potassium, vitamins A, B, C, E and K. More of Oolong's contribution: Effectively metabolizes fat, cutting the chances for obesity. Removes free radicals...

One of the common pregnancy problem experienced by pregnant mothers is back pain or backaches.It's not a big problem, however, it's not an enjoyable occurrence as it causes discomfort and uneasiness. Good news is there are some solutions in relieving these backaches. Hopefully, insyaAllah , these tips works well. Why Back Pain occurs As pregnancy progresses , our body goes through changes and releases new kinds of hormones ( relaxin ) in adaption for birthing process, these changes and alterations means well to loosen up our muscles and ligaments for the big 'pushing-out' day. And do remember, your growing uterus plays a role in disorientating our spinal posture, as it grows bigger the more discomfort may be felt. Tips for Relief   Here come's the good part, the pain can be or probably have chances of subsiding. Try one of these few tips and see if it suits you. Maintaining a good posture. Sit up straight, and use a chair preferably support with a cushion....

You're pregnant. Alhamdulillah .Great news. Congratulations!  However,the joy of conceiving is sometimes blunted by the existence of morning sickness. Don't be fooled by it's name, it may only be felt in the morning, or be at it's worst in the morning but for some it does linger through out the day, so expect this. An empty stomach could be a possible cause for a worsen morning sickness in the morning. My personal experience, delaying breakfast does makes things worse. Due to hormonal, physical & other changes occurring in the body, most pregnant women experience some discomfort. It varies in each individual. Some may not even feel a pinch, some may have a slight headache, and some may even vomit for days with an on going nausea. This usually goes on about 3-4months after conceiving, but there are some cases that lasts for the whole 9 months of pregnancy. Tiring, I bet. Not to worry though, there are some few useful tips you can try to make yourself fell bette...

Heard of this? Well, in today's world I bet every one of us had had an encounter with this term. Hydrogenated fat. As simple as it's name is, it means fat that is hydrogenated. Also known as Trans fat. Whatever it is called, it isn't doing any any good to your body. To produce it , hydrogen molecules are pumped into the fat(veggie oil).I won't go detail into it's chemistry and such, let's just keep it simple. When hydrogen and a high temperature forced upon oil (liquid form, that is) with a possibly presence of a catalyst (platinum/nickel) , a product is produced, from liquid it is now a solid material, however it is no longer a natural thing. It is no longer a natural fat.It is now a trans fat, trans fatty acid. And as we all know trans fat are bad fats.They are plastic fats, plastic, i repeat. Unknown to the body's digestive system and is hardly digested. Imagine that! Let's look into why these fats are pumped with hydrogen in the first place. For...

This is not tomato...if that's what you're thinking. But if you know this isn't tomato, good for you. When I first met this particular fruit, namely persimmon, I have no interest in it, due to it's appearance that resembles a tomato, but orange-colored. I imagined, this has got to taste like tomato, this is a vegetable( nothing wrong with that though). Then one day, my hubby decided to buy some persimmon, because he read about the values it had on health. So, he did bought it, and together we discover how delicious the fruit was. Not at all sour as tomato, in fact it's sweetness was just right, delighting our taste buds and it was not even soft, it was crunchy and crispy. Now, we're loving it. A lesson here: no judging the book by it's cover. This fruit is originally from china, but like any other fruits, thanks to commercials and importing-exporting interrelations, we all can have a taste of it. Eat it with or without the skin. So, go to the nearest st...

Familiar with turmeric? Scientifically known as Curcuma Longa, a relative of ginger . In the Malay language it is called kunyit . A root that is mainly used in dishes and medicinal purposes. You can find it in powder form, but personally the real thing is more satisfying. Turmeric has been used for ages to treat flatulence , menstrual irregularities and now in the western medication as a powerful antioxidant & anti-inflammatory agent.  Here, in Malaysia , women in confinement are advised to take blended turmeric mixed with honey to hasten recovery. The mixture may taste a bit unpleasant but it does really help to reduce inflamed tissues, and you need not much of it, less than half a glass of the mixture daily is good enough. Curcumin , the special component of turmeric that is responsible for its anti-inflammatory capabilities.It is also said that the turmeric's antioxidant properties is equivalent to that of Vitamins C & E, beneficial in combating raging Free Radicals ...

Salam. Here we meet again, after a short pause after my last entry. (^_^) . Anyway, let's move on with today's topic. Avocado health benefits. Why did I decide to write up on avocado? Well, i just tried this greatly delicious avocado smoothie yesterday, I had to go on a research for it's benefits...just so that I'll have concrete reasons to have it more often.hehe. Avocado health benefits 1. Anti-cancer - Rich in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory components which in the other hand in low quantities are related to the formation of cancer. Antioxidants are known to retard the activity of cancer cells and prevents premature ageing. Also containing glutathione which helps to boost immunity. 2. Anti-inflammatory benefits - As mentioned above. Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory components, namely flavonoids & polyphenols which are beneficial in inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and improves the heal...