Following on from our articles on emotional eating and body acceptance and love, we explore the link between dieting and emotional eating a little more. We now know that emotional eating is eating to feed your emotional needs rather than your physical ones. But how does this emotional relationship with food start in the first
-> Continue reading The Food Binge Battle
October is the month of Breast Cancer Awareness and this disease is the most common type of cancer that affects women worldwide. Since 2018, the number of women affected by this form of cancer has increased significantly. Statistics have shown that there are higher rates of breast cancer cases in developed countries compared to developing
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A positive attitude at work can be the difference between success and failure. We’ve all had those days where being at work seems like the worst thing in the world. Even though we know we are lucky to be employed and to recognise that life requires hard work, sometimes we just get grumpy and may need
-> Continue reading Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude at Work
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors to having a good and energised day. If you don’t sleep well at night, you wake up feeling like you want to go back to bed again. You don’t feel like going through the day as you still feel tired and almost lifeless. A
-> Continue reading Houseplants That Can Help Improve Your Sleep
There is a common misconception that you should worry about your blood sugar levels only if you have diabetes; peaks and crashes can be nonetheless worrying for the average person. Such blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar rises and then falls sharply after you eat, causing lethargy and hunger. In the long run,
-> Continue reading Spiking Sugar – Managing Changes in Sugar Levels
Exercising is good for the body and for your health. Medical professionals advise that exercise is one of the best ways to keep you fit and healthy, both mentally and physically. Normally, people find it difficult to get some exercise. They think that doing housework or chores is just like exercising, which is not the
-> Continue reading Are You Addicted to Exercise?
Ever find yourself saying sorry when someone else steps on your feet? Or wanting to apologise for everything that goes wrong, even your existence? Women are especially guilty of feeling guilty all the time. There is nothing wrong with guilt, but it starts becoming a problem when it’s excessive and inappropriate. Perhaps we cannot help
-> Continue reading The Guilt Trip – Things women should stop feeling guilty about
The world is moving at such a fast pace these days that it’s hard to keep up. There seems to be no time for things that we regard as trivial, such as focusing on ourselves and our needs – in other words, self-improvement. We are too busy keeping up with everyone else, staying busy and
-> Continue reading 10 Steps to Treat Yourself Better
Sleep is important for the health of everyone and it is of utmost importance during pregnancy. During a woman’s pregnancy period, she needs a lot of extra rest. The growing fetus puts a lot of strain on her body and hence, she needs more sleep to refuel. Pregnant women get tired easily because hormones could
-> Continue reading 7 Sleeping Tips For Pregnant Women
We hear so much about Osteoporosis these days. Have you ever wondered whether you are at risk and what you could do if you have Osteoporosis? Dr Chong Kian Chun, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Island Orthopaedic Consultants, a member of Healthway Medical Group, shares his insights about Osteoporosis. What is Osteoporosis? If you think
-> Continue reading Osteoporosis – The Silent Bone Breaker
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and with the recent news of celebrity suicides, it is important that we address this topic and learn how to read the signs of someone who is suicidal as well as how to respond. A person who is suicidal, might not ask for help before deciding to commit suicide. There
-> Continue reading How To Prevent Suicide
With a host of fabulous F1 parties and other fringe activities happening all over Singapore as we gear up for one of the nation’s most coveted events of the year. Dressing for two different occasions can be problematic especially when you will want to look stylish but comfortable for the day, and glam it up
-> Continue reading When Fashion Meets Formula 1
If there is a lot of walking or sitting in your life, you are bound to suffer from aching joints. Aching joints do not only affect senior people as people of all ages suffer from painful hip, knee and shoulder joints. There are many reasons why you could be suffering from aching joints. Once you
-> Continue reading Ways To Relieve Aching Joints
Looking around for a natural holistic wellness method to keep yourself & your loved ones healthy? This experiential workshop to Meridian Therapy could be what you are looking for. Combining the ancient TCM art of Guasha and Acupressure Massage together with TCM Herbal Essential Oil, this easy and practical skill may be just what you are
-> Continue reading Get Healthy with Meridian Therapy
Cleaning out a closet or wardrobe might be hard for some people. Some items hold sentimental value and it might be hard for them to part with these items. The thought of giving away or throwing away things that are close to them might just be unbearable. However, that doesn’t change the fact that a
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When we are young, vital, and brimming with ambition, life insurance is likely the last thing on our mind. We work on developing our careers, bringing up our kids, and building strong family relationships. However, we live in a world which is filled with risks and uncertainties, and for the most part, we seem to
-> Continue reading 5 Ways Life Insurance Can Protect Your Family’s Future
Walking is one of the best forms of exercises. You don’t need a gym membership and walking is something that you do every day. Since it is part of your daily routine, you don’t think much of it but walking has a lot of effects on your body and health, especially if it’s at least
-> Continue reading Ways To Walk 10,000 Steps
We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is an important part of improving our diets. Only 1 in 10 American adults gets the recommended amount of these nutrient-packed foods, so chances are this is an area where we could all improve. In addition to providing important nutrients, vitamins, and phytonutrients, fruits and vegetables
-> Continue reading 5 Tips for Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
As human beings, we live in a busy world where there is not enough time to stop and be grateful for what life has given us. It has been scientifically proven that showing gratitude has the ability to make one’s life better professionally and personally but we don’t do it often enough as we are
-> Continue reading 5 Ways To Practise Gratitude and Why It’s Important
Fad diets. We have heard of them, in large part due to their proliferation in the media and also from our previous post about how some of these diets may affect your skin. From Beyoncé advocating the benefits of turning vegan to Kim Kardashian tweeting how the “flu diet” helped her lose weight, we are
-> Continue reading Dishing the Dirt on Fad Diets Part 1 – Why Do They Never Work?
Fad diets are often popularised through the media, with emphasis on losing weight. While the validity of these diet plans is still debatable (most fitness trainers will still tell you to stick to the traditional methods), perhaps you’d like to know how they affect your skin and then decide whether you’re going to follow these
-> Continue reading How Popular Diets (or diet fads) Affect Your Skin
Most future mums start thinking about getting their body back as soon as the first baby weight appears. And as their baby grows, there are a lot of insecurities that come with that, along with a lot of questions: How much weight will I lose at childbirth? Will I be able to get my figure
-> Continue reading Easy Ways to Get Your Body Back after Pregnancy
This yoga session is designed to make your children smile! Our event focuses on building a healthy lifestyle as a family, and exploring the creative minds of your child! The Kids Story Telling Yoga is designed for children of age 5 to 12 however, if you wish to participate, tickets are available for both parents
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Jet lag, that perplexing state of mental and physical limbo your body attempts to grapple with after a long flight and for which no one has a solution. You’ve tried everything – from starving yourself to drinking the strange smelling “magic water” your grandma concocts before your flight, yet you don’t come out looking like
-> Continue reading Managing Jet Lag
Living from your Heart – Kundalini Yoga & Meditation workshop There is a great Chinese Proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” How will your life be like if you begin living from your heart and do what felt best for you?
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You have to take care of your eyes in order to preserve the clarity of your vision. Even if you have good eyesight during your youth, the process of aging usually brings the necessity of wearing corrective lenses when you reach mid-life. The most common vision problems are nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), glaucoma, cataract, warped
-> Continue reading Eye Health Do’s and Don’ts
Are you planning to conceive or planning to space out your pregnancy, or nurturing a relationship with your partner? This family planning workshop is designed to not only help you in preparing the body to nurture a new life within but deepen a couple’s connection with mindful touch and understanding phsysiology. Improve your chances of
-> Continue reading Natural Fertility Conscious Pregnancy Workshop
Are you a soon-to-be Mum experiencing everyday discomfort and always worrying about what to eat to have a healthy loving child? Have no fear! End your worries with an incredible content from Ananda Marga! We wish for all expecting mothers to have a smooth and worry-free pregnancy while enjoying their time to the fullest! Here
-> Continue reading Yoga and Dietary Talk For Expecting Mums
Bawah Reserve is an island paradise playground comprising of six idyllic private islands that are secludedly located in the Anambas regional archipelago of Indonesia with a total landmass of over 300 hectares that consists of three azure lagoons, thirteen soft white sand beaches and several mangrove swamps. Situated just approximately 150 nautical miles northeast from
-> Continue reading Bask In Your Very Own “Robinson Crusoe” Tropical Island Paradise
Life is full of a variety of events than can be stressful. These events are typically considered as STRESSORS. Stress is unavoidable in modern life but you do not have to allow it to weigh you down. Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of threat or demand and is the body’s
-> Continue reading Simple Ways To Manage Stress
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Queensland’s Gold Coast Marathon and the world is literally going to the Gold Coast this weekend as the tourist strip celebrates its signature sporting lifestyle event as well as the star-studded 2018 TV Week Logie Awards. Renowned as Australia’s sporting golden child, there’s a “baby” boom of sorts
-> Continue reading Happy ‘Big 40’ to the Gold Coast Marathon!
We live so differently from the way people lived less than a hundred years ago – everything is so much more accessible. We use technology daily, and it is simplifying tasks, saving us time, and expanding our horizons. Scientific findings are progressing faster than ever before. Everything points to us thriving as a society. But
-> Continue reading Is Modern Life Making You Ill?
If you have been eating the same amount of food and exercising regularly but not losing the weight, there might be several reasons – you might be hitting an exercise plateau, have a medical condition or…you may not be sleeping well. We all know how important sleep is and sleep depravation can have serious issues
-> Continue reading Is the Lack of Sleep Making You Fat?
With recent celebrity suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, people are becoming more aware of severe depression and mental illnesses. Those who are currently struggling with mental illnesses or are suicidal can be described as going through a period of the “Dark Night of the Soul” (DNOTS) and we do feel strongly in addressing
-> Continue reading Rising Above the Ashes and Transcending the Dark Night of the Soul
Did you know that Singaporeans are known to work the longest hours in the world? A recent research by Morgan McKinley in 2016 found that this city state topped the list in when it came to working hours. The same survey found that 70 per cent of professionals in Singapore work longer than their contracted
-> Continue reading Well-paced in the Fast-paced Workplace
“Pack your bags. We are going to Tanzania!”, proclaimed my partner with utmost behest and exhilarated vigour from across the hallway. Even though I would consider myself to be an avid globetrotting photographer that gallivants across the continents seeking out exotic new corners of the world to explore and capture, I have to admit that
-> Continue reading The Call of the Wild – Journey to an African Safari
Numerologically, this date of 14/6 is 1+4+6 =11 day on a 2+0+1+8 = 11 year. With many asking about 11:11, today is the perfect day to share about the concept of “twin flames” and how it is the amazing journey to true self-love, unconditional love and unity consciousness. Many of us find that the relationship
-> Continue reading Numerology – Power of the Twin Flames 11:11
Many are seeking weight loss regimes or programmes but it is important that whatever diet or exercise programme that you are on is sustainable in the long term. As a dietician, here are some important principles that I counsel clients on how to lose weight through food. Avoid sweetened drinks As we all know, sugar
-> Continue reading Weight Loss Tips from a Dietician
As a Deep Tissue Massage and Reiki specialist, Ria Cantle has refined her practice alongside industry experts at renowned Ananda in the Himalayas before travelling the world. Hailing from Bath, Ria began her career as an Auxiliary Nurse before taking the leap to utilise her innate caring nature within the wellness industry. Ria Cantle, Reiki
-> Continue reading Top 5 Wellness Tips from a Reiki Specialist
Known for its lush terrain and long beaches, Phuket is not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about running a marathon, but cool summer temperatures and direct flights from major cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, it’s easy to understand why it’s becoming a popular adventure sports destination. On 10th
-> Continue reading Escape to the Laguna Phuket Marathon
Artbox Singapore is back and the highly anticipated creative pop-up market is now bigger and that means more experiences in terms of retail, activities and…food! With more than 400 booths, of which 160 are food and beverage, how are you able to be on track with your health goals while still indulging a little? Here
-> Continue reading Tips to be Active and Less Sinful at Artbox Singapore 2018
We’ve all heard about the 10,000 steps a day thanks to wearable tech such as FitBit as well as knowledge that it is a suitable exercise for all regardless of age and size thanks to the fact that walking is low impact. Nonetheless, let us wax lyrical about walking and it’s health benefits! It helps
-> Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Should Walk More
The Fivelements Puri Ahimsa is one of Bali’s most lauded eco-tourism resorts. Located away from the hustle and bustle of central Ubud, amidst tranquil highlands that are surrounded by lush rainforests, waterfalls, rice padi fields and with the sacred Ayung River flowing through, the Fivements is a premier eco-conscious holistic healing destination where guests and
-> Continue reading Retreat to the Sanctuary of Fivelements
The June (or Summer) holidays are coming soon and parents usually have a tough time picking a family-friendly destination as well as choosing what to do there. Look no further as we reveal the hot list for family travel as curated and picked by luxury travel operator, Scott Dunn. Langkawi, Malaysia The tropical island paradise
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Despite Singapore’s low crime rate, the rate of assault and aggressive situations have been increasing. Start learning how to be your own personal bodyguard 24/7 in this series of basic stances by our expert Zackiee Ng. Previously on: The Art of Self-Defence – The Basics Part 1 The Basics Part 2 The Basics Part 3
-> Continue reading The Art of Self-Defence – Intermediate Part 2 (with infographic)
Living from your Heart – Kundalini Yoga & Meditation workshop There is a great Chinese Proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” How will your life be like if you begin living from your heart and do what felt best for you?
-> Continue reading Living From Your Heart – Kundalini Yoga
Momentum is the one thing I feel I must never lose in order to keep growing as a person and keep breaking my own inner boundaries. However, we live in a time whose tempo is sometimes unbearably fast, and I believe I’m not alone in feeling crushed by the race. This is by no means
-> Continue reading How to Slow Down Without Affecting Your Efficiency
We’ve covered the basics of self-defence and while you practise those, it is important to learn how to use them in various situations while also learning how to counter-attack in order to create an opportunity for you to escape. Do scroll down to look through the basic steps before moving on. Tip: when faced with
-> Continue reading The Art of Self-Defence – Intermediate Part 1 (with infographic)
OSIM Sundown Marathon is back and is less than a month away! Race day is on 19 May and organisers are expecting a 25,000-strong crowd this year. This year will also feature a Race Village at the F1 Pit Building, which is open to members of the public from 5pm onwards. There will be activities
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How is it like to be a musician in Singapore? Especially one who isn’t nationally or internationally recognised? We speak to freelance musician Cliff Lee, aka Off the Cliff, to understand more about his choice of career, how his parents reacted to it as well as some practical tips he has for budding young musicians.
-> Continue reading Melissa’s Table Top Talk Episode 30: Let the Music Heal Your Soul
