Difference Between Hydrogen and Hydrogen Peroxide

Hi Everyone. There have been many questions and confusion around Hydrogen and Hydrogen Peroxide, and I thought of summarizing their differences as follows… Hydrogen Peroxide: chemical compound with the formula H2O2. Kills disease organisms by oxidation, hence acting as a mild antiseptic Works by releasing oxygen when it is applied to the affected area and the release […]

Air Pollution from daily sources ‘also a health risk’ – CNA

Recent haze condition in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia has made many to be cautious of the air we breathe. We lessen the number of outdoor activities, wear mask when we are outdoors, installing air purifiers at home, etc.. However, do you know that in our normal daily life (even without the haze), the everyday air we […]

What you need to know about Diabetic Retinopathy

Many diabetics in Singapore at risk of going blind: Study In this straits time article, it states that ” Diabetics Retinopathy is the top causes of blindness in Singapore. Nine in 10 of those who did not know they had DR were aware they were diabetic, with most receiving treatment for diabetes.” You can find […]

Here’s 5 points you should know about eye problems

Last weekend, I attended a talk by Dr Zena Lim who is an eye specialist. The talk was very informative and I had learnt many from her. However, I will just summarise and share the important points with you guys. #1 There are many causes of red eyes – which includes Conjunctivitis (infective vs allergic), […]

The solution to your eyes problems : Lutein

Since after attending the previous eye talk, I got to know the various types of eyes diseases and the seriousness of them. (You can read about it in my previous POST). At the end of that talk where there was a Q&A session, many attendees enquired on their eye problems. It is then that I […]

Differentiating between the bad and good Lutein can save your eyes.

Many are aware that Lutein is good for our eyes. But do you know that there are actually different grades of lutein available in the market? For example, lower grade of lutein are usually because the synthetic vitamins or the content of lutein are insufficient. The recommend daily dosage of lutein is at least 6mg of […]

Lycopene Benefits

Lycopene Overview: It was only in the late part of the twentieth century that the investigation of Lycopene’s health benefits started. However, within such a short period of time, scientists and medical researchers have established the significant role it plays in human health. You can find Lycopene in certain vegetables and fruits. Once you consume […]

Insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables globally

People around the world are consuming insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables. Some of the world’s most widespread and debilitating nutritional disorders, including birth defects, mental and physical retardation, weakened immune systems, blindness, and even death, are caused by diets lacking in vitamins and minerals (commonly referred to as “micronutrients”). Low fruits and vegetables intake […]

Liver – One of your body’s vital organ

The liver is one of the body’s vital organs and is absolutely essential for life. Located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, it has many functions (around 500 different processes according to textbooks!), including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of various biochemicals. The liver supports almost every other organ in the body […]