Orange isn’t just for pumpkins. If you’re one of those women who can’t own up to possessing a shred of orange in their wardrobe, you are missing out. This season, designers ranging from Marc Jacobs to Tory Burch have plied the runways with everything orange. It goes without saying that…
It’s common knowledge that high cholesterol is a major health hazard. But how many people take into consideration good cholesterol? Good cholesterol, known as HDL, helps fight against heart disease. According to research, HDL cholesterol is made up of protein, lipids and cholesterol. The HDL drives out the LDL, also…
by Master Jon Sim The use of water feature has been widely applied in Feng Shui practice. It is believed to be able to create wealth and good fortune by many. But this is however not true. Water does not in any way represent wealth, abundance and prosperity. By the…
Finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be tough…but finding the time can be even more challenging. With jobs, kids and extra commitments, today’s world is a busier place than ever before. Sometimes, there really aren’t enough hours in the day. But you may be surprised to learn that with…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Sweating is nature’s way of helping us stay cool, but it’s one of our body’s functions that is considered socially “uncool.” For centuries, people have been trying to overcome the unpleasant aspects of this very normal and necessary physical response. Women in particular take great pains to avoid public sweating….
As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to cool down with some creamy, dreamy ice cream, but if you’re priming your body for bikini season, those confections can cause a major setback. The most decadent flavors can set you back more than 300 calories and 20 grams of fat –…
For many people who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies, eating a sandwich or drinking a beer can be uncomfortable at best and nearly fatal at worst. Products that contain gluten, a thickening additive that is also present in wheat, barley, rye and oats, can pose problems such as…
When embarking on a new relationship, each person brings along his or her own baggage from previous relationships, and that includes their friends. But there’s no guarantee that although you and your mate are compatible, that you and his friends will be compatible. First, it’s important to consider where they’re…
A pockmarked face that’s the result of acne can haunt you well into adulthood and put a major dent in your self-image. Of course, leaving pimples alone and not picking them reduces the likelihood that they’ll scar, but hindsight is 20/20 when you already have scars. So is there any…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
The tandoori masala and curry of India, the oregano and thyme of the Middle East, the anise and ginger root of China, the mustard of France, or the Japanese poppy seed. Spices have been valued by men throughout history, and trading them is one of the world’s oldest professions. They…