Did you know Hong Kongers only get around 50 safe air days per year, by WHO’s standards? We are particularly vulnerable to pollution in the air as the pollutants become trapped between the city’s numerous high-rises and infiltrate our homes and offices. Air. Water. Food. Skincare products. Household furnishings. Household...
The most amazing antioxidant and detoxifier: sulforaphane in broccoli seed extract
According to the National Academy of Science, broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain the largest amounts of glucosinolates and sulforaphane, which are potent inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens and involve in liver detoxification. In its raw form, broccoli has a substance called myrosinase inside it, which converts to...
Why you can’t live without glutathione
Master antioxidant glutathione helps us detox from 50% of daily pollutants. In Hong Kong, it's unlikely you have sufficient levels. Learn how to boost it.
Why do you need magnesium?
Most older teen and adult diets are at least 100mg short of the recommended daily intake of 350-400mg depending on body weight. Magnesium is often removed from commonly consumed processed foods such as white rice, flour, bread and noodles. The most common symptoms of a magnesium imbalance include muscle tension....
Probiotics: A Matter of Life and Health
The health world is full of fads- but one trend with scientifically proven results is the field of probiotics. These powerful bacteria are able to nourish our gut, brain and immunity all in one go. But for those of you wondering what these bacteria are and if we really need...
Do you know your friendly bacteria?
The value of probiotics became clear at the beginning of the 20th century when Nobel prize winner, Dr Elie Metchnikoff studied peasants who lived longer. He noted that their diets included natural probiotics foods like fermented yoghurt. He found there was a link between longevity and the natural probiotic bacteria...
