We often associate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with holistic treatments that target physical ailments. But TCM practitioners also believe that mental and physical wellness are closely linked, and TCM treatments can in fact help alleviate mental disorders. “Disruptions to mental health occur when vital organs such as the heart and liver are out of balance. Signs of this typically include...
Mental health has always been an issue in society, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that it was thrust into the spotlight. From lockdowns, restrictions, to the loss of jobs for many, there have been quite a lot to deal with mentally and emotionally. Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day — a day made for “global mental...
It’s a conundrum of our time. After nearly two years in lockdown, many of us are desperate for a change of scenery, some choosing to go on holiday abroad despite the extra financial burden of PCR tests for Covid-19 and weeks confined in hotel quarantine on return. At the same time, the need to reduce our...
The Shadow of Murgha Punishment (Corporal Punishment Series) by Fahim Rao. Limited edition NFTs of the 2021 work will be presented by the Sovereign Art Foundation during the Impact NFT Exhibition. Photo: Fahim Rao/Shaarbek Amankul A technology platform backed by conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) will hold an exhibition of “sustainable” NFT...
Pexels Today (Sept 29) is World Heart Day, which marks an international campaign to fight against cardiovascular disease and spread awareness about how to achieve better heart health. For instance, here's a simple way to look after your heart: Watch what you eat. No, you don't have to give up your beloved laksa and char kway teow. Practising good...
Autumn has finally arrived (definitely not in Malaysia, though)! This means that various outlets especially food and beverages outlets would be coming out with their autumn-themed products for the perusal of their fellow customers. If there was one place that everyone looks forward to when it comes to seasonal promotions, it would definitely be Starbucks...
Screengrab/YouTube/Netflix By now, your social media feeds and text conversations would be riddled with talk of the global Netflix chart-topping series, "Squid Game" - and hot debates about whether it's awesome and addictive or reeks of plagiarism and lack of originality. Either way, the Korean drama series has brought to mind - and, for some, ruined - the...
Apple fans worldwide finally got their first look at iPhone 13 as Apple unveiled the next version of its popular smartphone yesterday (Tuesday, 15th September). Among other devices that was introduced on Tuesday include a revamped version of Apple’s 9th gen entry-level iPad, a 2021 version of its iPad Mini and the new Apple Watch...
Korean pop superstars BTS model looks from Louis Vuitton’s men’s autumn/winter 2021 collection. BTS fan groups were wiped from the Chinese internet this year, underscoring the risks of companies using celebrities to promote their wares in China.Louis Vuitton Rewind to the start of 2021, and pop star Kris Wu had become Bulgari’s most important brand ambassador...
Get these drinks out of your diet You want to lose weight, so you’re watching what you eat. Makes sense, but what you drink is just as important. However, it’s much harder to see if drinks are healthy based on their looks. It’s easy to tell that a cookie with lots of sugar and chocolate doesn’t...
