Clinical Blogs

Do you have dry eyes? What about macular degeneration (progressive loss of central vision), cataracts and or glaucoma (increased pressure inside eyes)? We need 'good oil' to keep our eyes healthy. Studies showed that omega 3 fatty acids can help lowering pressure inside eyes and help preventing macular degeneration from getting worse. Research also indicates 4 benefits of achieving adequate level of omega 3 fatty acids in eye health: Reduce inflammation related dry eyes Reduce the risk of developing glaucoma Reduce the oxidative stress of our eyes Reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration Good oil is important for our...

Adequate fiber intake is important to prevent constipation. Eat more vegetables and fruit to help us 'go'. Besides this, what other benefits does fiber have to our health? There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber (e.g. vegetables, wheat bran) increases stool bulk that helps with our regularity of bowel. Soluble fiber (e.g. oats, peas, citrus fruit) dissolves in water and can help lowering cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels. Also, high fiber foods can help to maintain your goal weight and assist in your weight management program as fiber gives us longer lasting satisfaction. It...

What do we need from outside in to feed our hair and scalp? Scalp is our hair bed that requires proper care and nourishment for healthy and beautiful hair. Scalp and hair care are important to prevent flaky, itchy, oily or scaly scalp, hair loss, and breakage. Here are some of the ingredients that are beneficial to scalp and hair health: Essential fatty acids Good fats moisturize the scalp and strengthen the hair shaft. They also help to prevent hair loss and add luster to hair. Essential oils like rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and spearmint are good for promoting hair growth,...

When the season changes, you may consider changing your skincare routine. What about your hair and scalp? With decreasing humidity in the fall or in summer when we turn on the air-conditioner, our skin including our scalp can lose moisture very easily. To protect and promote our scalp and hair health, we got to take care of them from outside in and inside out. We should always keep ourselves hydrated with an adequate amount of water intake daily. Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for hair and scalp health. Nutrients that are beneficial to our hair and scalp including but...

Many people drink cow's milk on a daily basis and milk is their staple food. However, do you know milk may have harmful effects on the body? Let's check out some of the recent evidence. Acne Higher milk intake is linked to acne development Bone fractures High milk intake is associated with higher fracture incidence in women. Osteoporotic bone fracture rates are the highest in countries that consume the most dairy, calcium and animal protein Cancers Studies have shown a link between drinking cow’s milk and prostate cancer Observational studies have shown higher dairy intake is linked to higher ovarian...