5 Cures for the Common Cold
Surinder Arora
For those in temperate countries, autumn is upon us and we have both rain and shine. The recent erratic weather in Singapore has also meant that the common cold is…
Cashew Bhurfi
It’s Deepavali! The festival of lights. The remembrance of good over evil. Deepavali is also known as Laxmi Pujan, Chopda Pujan, Deva Divali, Sukhsuptika, Kaumudi Mahostavam, Badhausar, Balindra Pooja, Karthigai Deepam,…
Where Did My Cookie Go? 5 Steps to Mindful Eating
“I’m really looking forward to that homemade cookie at lunch time!” you think to yourself as you get to work. At last, it’s break time after a busy morning. Woop! You…
5 Health Hacks for the Holidays
It’s time for a holiday. As healthy as we may be on a day to day basis, time away always presents unlimited opportunities for falling off the wagon . If…
Baby Teeth – A Dentist’s Advice
As a dentist, I’ve seen many children with dental decay, pain and swellings in the mouth. Having worked in hospitals, I have seen numerous little ones have general anaesthetic to…
Could this be the cause of your bloating?
‘Gluten-free options available’. ‘No gluten’. We often hear or see these terms advertised but what is gluten? What does it do to our bodies and what do these statements actually…
Could this be the cause of your bad breath? A Dentist explains
Nobody likes bad breath. Otherwise known as halitosis, an offensive odour can ruin a conversation and encourage people to take a step back which can really knock your confidence. If…
Shaking Off Sugar Part 3 – A Dentist Explains
We seem to be eating more low-fat food than ever before, are exercising more but as a population, our weight has not dramatically reduced. In our previous article, we talked…
Shaking Off Sugar Addiction Part 2 – A Dentist Explains
Sugar is everywhere! With increasing incidents of chronic disease, it’s probably time we got to grips with the role of sugar in our every day diet. Did you know…
First Step to Shake Off Sugar – as told by a Dentist
That sweet taste of sugar. A delicious dessert, a sweet kopi (coffee) or fruit juice. Sugar seems to be everywhere and is in most of the foods and drinks we consume…
