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    Yoga - Bhujangasana - The Cobra Pose
    Meaning Bhujanga means cobra. Asana is posture. This asana imitates the posture of a striking cobra. Benefits 1. Bhujangasana improves and deepens breathing and helps relieve stress. 2. It keeps the spine supple and healthy. It helps correct the alignment of the spine. 3. It is beneficial for all abdominal organs, especially the liver, the pancreas and the kidneys. 4. It strengthens the arms and shoulders. 5. It tones the ovaries and the uterus and helps during menstruation and related…
Paleo Diet
There is a lot of talk about Paleo Diet. I came across a couple of articles which warn us about the negative effects of the Paleo diet. Is it safe for adults ? http://www.aww.com.au/diet-health/diet-and-nutrition/2015/3/pete-evans-paleo-diet-book-…
keeping fit
How do we ensure we dont stay deskbound in our offices but walk around periodically ? One easy way could just be to have a big bottle of water at your desk and drink regularly from it - you will then need to go to the loo every hour or so and that…
What's your health resolution for the year 2015 ?
sugar substitutes - to use or not to use
For years now, I have been using the so called "zero calorie" sugar substitues in my tea - equal, sugar-free etc. Since I drink numerous cups of tea a day, adding sugar to all of them is simply not an option - and i coud never get used to tea…
October 2014 Newsflash
Did you like the latest newsletter ? Any suggestions on content you would like to see on the site and in the newsletter ?
Invitation to a study on Online Social Support
Hello to alll! I’m Cindy, a psychology undergraduate from James Cook University Singapore working on my final year thesis. I’m currently seeking participants of Asian nationality aged 18 to 40 who have experience with online support groups for my…
Importance of sleep
In light of the latest report http://www.cnbc.com/id/101935586 on Singaporeans being most deprived of sleep, here is a reminder on what lack of sleep can do to you http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2014/03/veasey/
Foods that fight inflammation
Came across this useful article on foods that help fight inflammation and help conditions like arthritis. https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/apples-and-tart-cherries-help-fight-inflammation Any one of any other such foods ?
Treating wounds
My daughter often returns home after basketball matches with badly bruised and scraped knees and elbows. She is up-to-date with her tetanus shots. I usually wash the wound with plain water and dab a liquid antiseptic. The wound is then left open to…
Essential medication at home
I would like to have a general list of medication that should be kept at home. For a family comprising a couple with two children and aged parents, what else would I need in my medicine shelf apart from cough syrup, bandaid and bandages, sterilized…

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