Once or twice a year, we would make visits to the medical centre to get a full-body checkup. But there aren’t many of us in Singapore who would go for a comprehensive eye check. That’s probably because such comprehensive eye examinations are conducted at eye specialist centres and each visit can be very costly. And most of us would think that a visit to the regular optical shop for a basic eye check (vision screening) is deemed sufficient. But in reality, such eye checks are not very thorough and certain eye conditions and diseases can only be detected using special equipment, like the ones innovated by Essilor. Essilor Essilor, an…
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Hygiene Starts with Your Hands
Show Me Your Hands. Which body part do you deem as the most useful? For me, it’s got to be my pair of hands which allows me to do a thousand and one things with ease. Because my hands are constantly in contact with things in the environment, germs and bacteria can easily flourish on them. Since the only time we get to wash our hands is when we make an intentional trip to the toilet, you want to make sure that your hands are cleansed thoroughly each time you visit the toilet. How many times in a day do you wash your hands thoroughly with soap? Water on its…
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3-Day Juice Cleanse Journey with EGA Juice Clinic
What’s a Juice Cleanse? It must have been two years since I last did a juice cleanse. I enjoy drinking fruit and vegetable juices so sipping juices all day without having any solid food seems doable. I especially enjoy the after-effects of a juice cleanse too. You will feel invigorated and energized after a 3 or 5-day juice cleanse. During a juice cleanse, your digestive system takes a good rest as it does not need to work so hard to digest the liquids. Juice shops often prepare cold-pressed juices with a right amount of nutrients to meet the nutritional needs of our body for those doing a juice cleanse. Since the…
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The Blessed Soaps by Nature’s Glory
Nature’s Glory Nature’s Glory is not just into nourishing organic food but now also into creating organic liquid soaps which are safe for you, your family, and even babies, to use. This health-conscious company is keen on bringing only the best organic and natural products to you in Singapore. The Blessed Soap They have just launched their own brand of organic liquid soaps called The Blessed Soap. These NASAA certified organic Castille soaps contains certified premium organic essential oils. How organic are they? The liquid soap base is made from organic food-grade Coconut, Olive and Sunflower Oils. Even the organic essentials are extracted via the steam distillation, or cold pressed…
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Wellness Tea Time @ Chef’s Table [Capella, Singapore]
Wellness Tea Time Something’s brewing at Capella on Fridays. Experience a guilt-free afternoon tea at Chef’s Table on Fridays with a curated menu of healthy, nutritious and dairy-free delights. Last week, we got to enjoy this elegant affair in an intimate and elegant setting over exquisite Ronnefeldt teas. Weirdly, the idea of having a plant-based afternoon tea sounds enticing to me. I don’t call myself a vegan or raw vegan foodie but I can’t deny the fact that vegan food tastes delicious. It’s an art in itself. Behind-the-scenes Helming the kitchen was certified raw food chef, Sandra Lim. She puts the finest plant-based ingredients together to form the most decadent…
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It’s the Time of the Month Again!
I do not know about you, but I still prefer using menstrual pads over to tampons or menstrual cups. It gives me a peace of mind without having to worry about washing the menstrual cups or removing them from the body. Sanitary pad brands like Laurier are offering decent quality pads which are highly absorbent and thus prevent leakages. When it comes to Laurier, it is all about comfort. Their sanitary napkins are usually very gentle and soft. This time Laurier has launched their new range of Ultra Gentle sanitary napkins. Laurier Ultra Gentle Extra Smooth and Breathable Do you know that these pads are dermatologically tested for superior comfort?…
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How to Detoxify Your Body Naturally with Aloe Vera
Detoxifying Your Body Naturally Now that the festive period is over, are you looking for a way to detoxify your body naturally? There are several ways of doing so. You could either go on a water fast, and juice cleanses to reset your body. Â I’ve even tried going raw vegan for a couple of days to cleanse my body systems, and it does produce the same detoxification effects. But is there a way of detoxifying your body naturally without having to make significant changes to your diet and lifestyle? Perhaps you are leading a busy lifestyle, or you are just starting to take your health seriously but have not gone…
