Many of us have friends who have tried Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before, with half of them singing their praises and the other half claiming that TCM is nothing more...

With autism rates rising in Malaysia, more understanding is important to educate, understand and support these individuals so that they can lead fulfilling lives. In conjunction with World Autism Awareness...

When it comes to one’s health and prevention of disease, few people think of protecting their liver. Many people do not even know what this essential organ does. The liver...

In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our goal is to achieve harmony among bodily structure, vital energy and the spiritual essence or mind, collectively known as Xing Qi...

Oxalate is a naturally occurring chemical compound also known as dicarboxylic acid. It is present in a wide range of foods, mainly plant foods such as vegetables, grains, legumes, and...

Everyone knows they should get their teeth checked at least once a year but how many actually do it? After all, if the teeth does not hurt, there is really...

Caffeine is a type of diuretic naturally present in coffee and tea. Caffeine is also present inside commercial drinks such as carbonated drinks. Dietitian in the Department Nutrition and Dietetics,...

In our mouth are bacteria that feeds on sugars and starches in food particles stuck on our teeth. These bacteria produce acids that can dissolve the mineral content of the...