Unfortunately, I’ve had a very good friend come across horrible dating scams and because of them, she has suffered greatly both emotionally and physically with stress, anger, hate and lost self-esteem, as well as feeling as if she was cheated on. Because there’s such a big amount of experience that can be useful, I will…
Depression is a an intense feeling of sadness, dejection, hollowness and sucks away our energy and makes us feel hopeless. What’s worse is that it’s persistent and doesn’t go away like normal sadness does. I’m sure almost everyone has experienced depression in some point in their lives. Here are my 10 self help tips for…
(Yields: 1 plate, Serving: 2, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 2 big bok choy 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 slices chili peppers 1/2 packet spicy tofu (about 1 cup) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Instructions Cut the bok choy in small pieces, separating the stems and leaves. Add olive…
The older you get, the less you tend to sleep. Many older people assume sleeping isn’t as important as when they were younger. However, that’s a misconception. It’s still very important to get a good night’s sleep, no matter how old you are. According to research, older people generally needs 6 hours of sleep. Here…
“Spice up your healthy foods so they taste good!” – My golden advice. The last thing I would want people to think is eating healthy is a chore and that it’s boring, daunting and you never get to eat what you want anymore. Wrong! Eating healthy can be fun, as long as you throw in…
Goji berries, red dates and longans are perfect for revitalising the body, tonify the blood and promote overall well being and longevity. Drink this once a day for its maximum benefits. (Yields: 1 cup, Serving: 1, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 25 mins) Ingredients 5 dried longans 2-5 dried red dates (jujubes) 1 tablespoon…
Often, we overlook what our bodies are telling us. In fact, even when we’re not getting enough sleep or eating properly, our bodies often show symptoms. The important thing is that we recognize these symptoms and do something about it! Not getting enough Sleep You may experience stuffiness on your chest, a slight discomfort around your stomach…
I hadn’t started thinking about this until a couple of months ago when we went to Movie World and I went on a bunch of rides. One of which is the Scooby Doo roller coaster. My husband and I went in expecting it to be all nice and kid-friendly, and then the darn thing turns…
As an emetophobic, I’m always on the lookout for what food may make me sick. After discovering that candlenuts were toxic, I went to do some search on other foods that may be toxic if eaten the wrong way or certain parts, so here’s the list. Ackee This fruit is mostly found in Jamaica and…
My husband absolutely loves sauces and I was determined to make one based on healthy ingredients without so much sugar. He calls this “lifeblood sauce”. (Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 15, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 5 mins) Ingredients 3 tablespoon reduced sodium miso paste 4 1/2 tablespoon vegetable broth 1 tablespoon red wine 1/4…