Cancer is on the rise, and though our cancer mortality rates are decreasing due to advancements in medicine, people are still going through the traumatic experience of cancer treatments. Perhaps, it’s time to focus on prevention instead of treatment, which is where nature comes to the rescue.

Thiamine is an essential nutrient for converting food into energy. It is involved in glucose metabolism and is a key player in nerve, muscle and heart function. Vitamin B1 can be found in many food sources but sometimes deficiency can occur in vulnerable populations. In this article we will explore the uses of thiamine for our health and the possible side effects.

Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health, and is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. It is especially important for our immune system, growth and reproductive health. We get zinc from our food, and need to consume it daily, but zinc deficiency is common and can have serious effects on our health. So, how can we prevent this and use zinc to maximise our wellbeing?

Diabetes is on the rise and young people more than ever before are getting diagnosed with this chronic condition. Western Pacific region has the 3rd highest prevalence of diabetes in the world, and this is expected to rise by 5% in the next decade. Why?

Vegan diet is more than a diet – it’s a lifestyle. The main focus behind a vegan diet is to improve animal welfare and to reduce our environmental footprint. Also, research shows that it has protective effects against cancers, diabetes and heart diseases. But, are there any downsides to being a vegan, and if so, how can we overcome them?

Turmeric is a spice we all know for its bright yellow color, and for being a major ingredient in curry powder. Apart from being used for culinary purposes, turmeric also has a long history of being used in natural and traditional medicine. In the last decade, turmeric has garnered special attention due its active ingredient curcumin that has shown to exhibit quite powerful biological and medicinal properties.

Magnesium is a mineral involved in more than 300 enzyme processes that help build proteins, regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, repair DNA, and provide support for muscle and nerve functions. We usually obtain magnesium from food sources, but sometimes a magnesium deficiency can occur. Let’s see why it happens and how we can prevent it.

Relaxation and de-stressing techniques are often touted as methods for our mind and body to achieve balance. Here is where beginners often question the efficacy of meditation, yoga and other practices. That is why today, we will approach Autogenic Training from a scientific perspective and see what the data and research says about this desensitization – relaxation technique first reported in practice back in 1926.

Fibromyalgia diagnosis is challenging. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can mimic many other health conditions such as Chronic fatigue syndrome, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and others.

Intermittent fasting – the trendiest diet search term on Google in 2019 – is currently one of the world’s most popular diet plans. As there have been many diet trends that come and go, we may question the hype behind intermittent fasting claiming to be the best diet hack. So, is this trendy diet Fad or Fact? Let’s find out what the science says about intermittent fasting.

When starting anything new, it’s important to have clear foundations and basic understanding. With Neuro-Linguistic Programming, the best start would involve signing up for a course and having your own coach. But before you do that, let’s learn more about some of the key methods and techniques, and see which ones might work best for you.

Artificial sweeteners are some of the most important, and widely used, food additives in the food manufacturing industry today. The question is, how much does a regular person shopping every weekend really know about artificial sweeteners – about their health benefits and risks, potential side effects, or different names that we often find on the labels?