Category: Health
-
5 Ways to Love Yourself
Whoever said Valentine’s Day is for lovers? Why not make it a day to celebrate you? After all, you can’t be the best partner, mother or friend you can possibly be until you love yourself first. Here is a list of 5 ways you can show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Forget Past Mistakes […]
-
A Guide to Favourite Teas
Cover Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels. I recently started a Pinterest board for Coffee and Tea because my love for caffeine and tea tasting has just reached a whole new level. But the focus of this post is for my love of tea and all the benefits I reap from the many flavours. Tea for me is […]
-
Yi Zhen Reflexology
I’m back with another review of a massage parlour but this time, I’m trying traditional Chinese reflexology at Yi Zhen Reflexology, a small homely parlour located at the heart of Bishan with the help of Jess (whatjess1023). The Art of Chinese Foot Reflexology Chinese Reflexology is an ancient art and is believed that pressure points […]
-
Samsara Wellness
Does your back or feet feel sore from all that shopping around Geylang Bazaar? Had a long day at the office? Or may be you’re looking for a good massage before your big durian feast? Why not head down to the newly opened Samsara Wellness for a massage? Let me give you a peak around […]
-
Treatment for Endometriosis
I’ve received some questions from concerned friends asking what medication I take with regards to endometriosis. So I thought I’ll cover what medications I’ve been prescribed with and the side effects I have experienced. I’ve been taking Birth Control Pills prescribed by my gynaecologist for some time now to supress cysts from growing back again. […]
-
5 Stupid Myths About Endometriosis
Endometriosis is more common than most of us think but not much is known about it. And when not much is known about something, it leads to speculation. Some will even form their own theory on the subject. Here we have my Bitmoji in a unicorn suit to represent the ‘myths’ and 5 of the […]
-
My Struggle with Endometriosis
I am in the advance stage of Endometriosis. “Endo what?“, you might ask. For those who have never heard of this condition, let me try my best to explain it in my own words. Please note that I am not a doctor, so don’t get pissy if I don’t get some medical terms right. It […]
-
How to Enjoy Running
Recently, I’ve started going for runs around my neighbourhood. To be honest, I was never someone who liked doing any form of sports. But due to the state of my health and my roller coaster mood from my medication, I decided to take up yoga and running to calm my nerves. I’ve decided to put […]
-
Acne Face Map: Your Skin’s Cry for Help
Do you find that you always break out at the same areas on your face? Mine is always around the cheeks, nose and recently I get little blocked pores around my mouth area. Living in Asia and having a lot of Chinese friends, I hear a lot of pantangs (superstition), Chinese folklore (which I have […]
Love Bella Vida 