28 Ways to Live Well with Arthritis

Arthritis Live Well Tips

Arthritis can be a debilitating disease that not only inflicts physical pain and restriction on its victims, it also has a detrimental impact on the mind as well. But if you have been diagnosed with arthritis, it doesn't necessarily mean you're condemned to a life of painkillers and antidepressants. With a proactive and holistic approach to…

Posted on 5 May, 2012

4 Prebiotics to Rev Up Your Gut Flora

Prebiotics In a Nutshell

A prebiotic is an edible but indigestible carbohydrate that stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in the colon. Increasing evidence suggest that a balanced intestinal microbiota plays a key role in the maintenance of good health by keeping harmful pathogens in check. But friendly…

Posted on 23 April, 2012

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Luo Han Guo Aloe Vera Agar-Agar

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Luo Han Guo Aloe Vera Agar-Agar Jelly

Luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii, 罗汉果) is a common cooling herb used by traditional Chinese medicine physicians to treat heat-induced cough, colds, lung congestion and sore throat. It's also used to soothe vocal cords inflammation, reduce phlegm, and promote bowel movements. Although luo han guo contains fructose and sucrose, most of its…

Posted on 16 April, 2012

17 Signs You’re Addicted to Pleasure

Are You a Pleasure Addict?

I remember I used to get so much fun out of used papers when I was a kid. Back then, my family couldn't afford a handheld electronic game which was all the rage among my classmates at that time. So I folded my own paper console and drew buttons, static characters and a sketchy background on it, and then rolled up small balls of paper to use them…

Posted on 22 March, 2012

Kelps: Nutrient-Rich Plants from the Sea

Kelps

Kelp, or brown algae, is an anti-inflammatory, low-calorie food that contains high fiber and a wide range of trace elements such as iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iodine. It's also rich in vitamins and proteins, and low in fat. Besides being an excellent source of nutrients, the presence of fucoxanthin, a pigment which gives brown…

Posted on 17 March, 2012

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: 6 Quick Steps to Make the Switch

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

What do diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer have in common? Inflammation. Although inflammation plays a crucial role in healing, it can also kill us when its goes awry. Scientists believe that chronic inflammation that goes on uninterrupted in the body is at the heart of many degenerative diseases. There are many reasons why…

Posted on 29 February, 2012

What is Enlightenment?

What is Enlightenment?

Enlightenment is the ultimate goal of most spiritual seekers. Instead of pursuing the riches of the world, they chase after the proverbial eternal blissfulness that is often associated with enlightenment, or also known as awakening. But does enlightenment really mean happily-ever-after? Does enlightenment mean living in a perpetual state of …

Posted on 22 February, 2012

How to Meditate Deeply

Tips to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

So you've learned how to meditate and has been diligently putting it into practice for some time. Thanks to your consistent daily practice, you can now focus better and is also more aware of what's running through your mind most of the time. That means less hotheaded reaction and less stress for you when conflicts arise because you're able to…

Posted on 15 February, 2012

A Heart-Centered Approach to Stress Reduction

A Heart-Centered Approach to Stress Reduction

In many cultures, the heart is often depicted as the source of love, compassion, inspiration, joy and hope, as well as fear, sorrow, despair and anxiety. Yet science has largely attributed our emotional experiences to the brain, not the heart. And the latter is often seen no more than a complex pump linking to a bunch of tubes which are prone…

Posted on 14 February, 2012

6 Ways to Stop Grasping for Less Stress and More Joy

Rein In Grasping for Less Stress and More Joy

Desires are the basis of life. Without the desire to eat, to drink, to procreate, to protect and to nurture, life wouldn't exist today. But, when desiring knows no end, craving and grasping take over. Grasping is motivated by a craving to get and keep more of something which, interestingly, cannot completely quench the raging craving even when…

Posted on 17 January, 2012

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