When the heatwave strikes, it feels like the sun has turned Singapore into a giant oven. These periods of intense heat can last for days or even weeks, making it challenging to escape the sweltering temperatures. In this blog post, we’ll share practical tips and tricks to stay cool and beat the heat in Singapore. […]
Some people drift into sleep immediately. For others, it’s fitful and evasive, but this altered state of consciousness is essential for everybody. A good night’s sleep is needed for every part of the body to function correctly. While asleep, the brain is active and carries out many essential functions. Lack of sleep harms our health […]
A peptic ulcer is an open sore that can form on the lower esophagus, the stomach lining or the small intestine. It may develop when stomach acids erode the lining of these organs or due to a bacterial infection. In general, the best way to deal with ulcers is to see a stomach specialist Singapore […]
Not looking forward to working out? What if your workouts took place in a new reality? What if playing a game was all it took to burn some calories? With Virtual Reality (VR), you get to immerse yourself in a whole new world. While it’s mostly used in games, VR is increasingly used for health […]
One of the most important organs in the human body is the nose. On top of enabling a person’s sense of smell, it is also a crucial element of the respiratory system. Air goes through a human’s nasal passages, where it’s warmed up, humidified, and filtered of foreign particles before it goes into the lungs. […]
Women go through various significant changes in their lifetime, including menarche, pregnancy, and menopause. As a woman, you need to take care of your nutrition and build good habits to ensure that your body can cope with these challenges properly. You may be thinking, “But taking care of my nutrition is tedious, especially if I […]
Now that the pandemic is over – or at least there are lesser restrictions – people are making big plans for the summer. From cruises to cottages to that coveted pool party – you don’t want to miss out on all the fun. It’s time to get back in shape to show off that summer […]
“How great it is to be alive!” These words went through my head when the nurse tried to wake me up after surgery while I was still in the recovery room. I wanted to open my eyes wide so badly cos’ I had no clue whether I was in the ICU, in a critical condition, […]
We sent off ACGG on her final journey yesterday. I’m not sure if it’s because reality hasn’t sunk in yet or if everything has happened too quick but I know I was exceptionally calm and composed throughout her funeral in the last 3 days. This morning, many thoughts kept pouring into my mind. I was […]
I haven’t been going to the gym for two weeks now just so I can rest and recover from my recent bout of flu. And even though I’ve been eating normally (probably more as I tend to eat a lot when I’m sick, weird I know lol), my weight has more or less remained the same […]
If you’re trying to lose weight and/or wanting to start on a new exercise regimen, check out my earlier post on how to get things started. So now you have your gear ready and you’re mentally prepared to transform your lifestyle, what’s next? Know how to maximise the benefits of your training and see faster […]
Welcome to Geri’s boot camp! My very own torture chamber! Lol. Where I put myself through ‘extreme torture’ just to get to where I am now. Because exercising is REALLY tough! And I’m not kidding! Well, it took me quite a while to get this up following my last post about me losing weight since embarking on a new exercise regimen […]
Losing 15kg in 15 weeks sounds daunting? It is actually an achievable task! Last week when I was at my gym, one of the regular gym-goers approached me while I was on the leg press machine just to comment that I had slimmed down a lot especially around my middle section. Today, another lady complimented […]
From collagen drink, powder, hot pot, make up to skincare, ‘collagenisation’ is now an emerging trend. I used to think only the more senior ladies would require collagen because that’d be when age is shown significantly on the skin. But as I gradually move into my 30s and experience the changes myself, I realise that […]
Sounds like a depressing topic for a Christmas Day post but I thought of sharing my husband’s experience when he got dengue fever recently while details are still fresh in my mind as this episode had worried both of us out because dengue fever isn’t a small problem as it can be life-threatening if it […]
