Healthy Life – The Diet Maze

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Farmacy Series with the Wellness Farmer (Introductory Episode).

An Interview with Monsieur Pk on Maintaining Wellness and Body Beauty Naturally. Did you know that natural food produce such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are useful for maintaining a healthy body? This is an introductory article for the Farmacy Series, which will focus on natural remedies for maintaining…

Posted on September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 by Pearlie by Pearlie

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How to achieve a nearly Cancer-free world

Did you know that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally? Approximately one-third of cancer related deaths are as a result of high body mass index (BMI), low intakes of fruits and vegetables, prolonged sedentary lifestyles and abuse of alcohol intake. In this discussion with a seasoned professional…

Posted on February 4, 2019February 5, 2019 by Pearlie by Pearlie

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Remembering November: Our behaviours and the chances of Diabetes.

This article is designed to mark the World Diabetes Day (November 14) and therefore I would like to highlight a few things especially the behavioural attributes that increase the risk of getting diabetes. Permit me to ask this: what is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that sets in when the…

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Pearlie by Pearlie

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Obesity – A problem amongst us!

Over the years, dietary trends have shifted globally from traditionally preferred diets to what we now call Westernized diets. This shift in dietary patterns is what is considered as the Global Nutrition Transition. Westernized foods which include fried chicken and fried chips with a bottle of fizzy drink, heavy cheeseburgers…

Posted on July 30, 2018August 3, 2018 by Pearlie by Pearlie

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What You Eat becomes You!!!

Growing up, I have heard the saying that “You are what you eat”. How true is this statement? Well, the human body is constantly undergoing processes of growth and repair. These processes require a lot of energy. Most of the energy that is utilised by the body is provided from…

Posted on May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by Pearlie by Pearlie

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Have you ever wondered whether the foods we eat influence our Health?

Lately, most deaths are caused by diseases that are linked directly or indirectly to what we eat. Scientists have researched and found the onset of lifestyle chronic conditions have increased. More people are currently facing the crisis of being diagnosed with either hypertension (high blood pressure), Diabetes (mainly type 2),…

Posted on April 26, 2018April 27, 2018 by Pearlie by Pearlie