Many of us are worried about the ongoing COVID-19 situation, experiencing all sorts of anxieties about our health, our loved ones, our finances, and how we are going to cope during this period. These are unprecedented times, and the circuit breaker measures implemented by the Singapore government will drastically change life as we know it.

Our bodies are designed to be naturally resilient, with an innate intelligence to self-regulate and self-heal when our nerve energy and communication flows abundantly, without any stressors or impeding nerve flow.

Nutrition plays a huge role in optimising our health and wellbeing; whether it’s to reach a healthy weight goal, build our immunity or fight certain diseases that we’re predisposed to. There’s a reason why certain nutrition trends emerge and it’s because we’re constantly discovering ways in which the food we eat can positively impact our overall health and well-being. 

Swollen feet and leg cramps are common for those experiencing the wonders of pregnancy. Read on as Pilates, Gyrotonic, Nutritious Movement Restorative Exercise Specialist, Modern Yogi & Pre/Postnatal Instructor, and mother of three children herself, Nada Besir, shares some exercises, stretches and natural remedies to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with them. 

Weighing an average of about 3.3kg, newborns are small and light - so even when they have to be carried for several hours a day (everyday), the consequences may not seem so significant. We often forget that babies grow at rapid rates. By the time they have their first birthday, they weigh an average of 9kg and are often carried for the same number of hours everyday. As your baby grows, carrying him or her can put a huge strain on your back which can result in back pain. 

Heavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day at work can really take a toll on your body. A study conducted by the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) looked into the prevalence of neck, shoulder and back pain among office workers in Singapore, and found that 73.4% of the 324 respondents reported experiencing pain in at least one of those body parts. 

The breath. From the second we let out our very first cry, until our final moments on earth; we tend to use this incredible gift without any thought. Yet, the power of conscious breathing is truly remarkable. 

Your body has just encountered one of the most remarkable things it will probably ever go through: growing another human being inside of it. Throughout your pregnancy, you most likely had to adjust your eating and lifestyle to facilitate the growth and development of your baby.   

What is Nutrigenomics? 

Thanks to advancements in Nutritional Sciences, we now know that our genes play an important role in how our lifestyle and diet affects our health. Nutrigenomics is a new paradigm based on the scientific principles of biochemistry. It studies the relationship between genes, nutrition and health.

The same way someone with a sickness such as a cold or flu would need extra love and support, one suffering from a mental health condition needs it too. We understand that it can be hard knowing what to do or say to show your support to those suffering and that this can leave you feeling helpless at times.