Wrapped in the soft fluffy sheets, feeling warm and safe, baby fell sound asleep. That’s how serotonin feels like. When you feel the warm and comfort in the arms of your loved ones. Also known as a happy hormone, serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter that is synthesized from an amino acid called tryptophan. Eating tryptophan […]
Month: January 2018
5 TCM Weight Loss Tips
WHAT IS WEIGHT LOSS? To put it simply, weight loss is the loss of body weight when calorie consumed is LESS than calories used. Calorie IN < Calorie OUT. On average, to burn 0.5kg of fat, you need to burn 3500 calories. That is less 500 calories a day over 7 days. To burn off […]
Nootropics for Brain power
Recently, I came across something call Nootropics. It’s a topic that has nothing to do with saying no to the sunny tropics. Nootropics refer to smart drugs which contain compounds that enhances your brain function. Have you watched the movie “Limitless”? The protagonist is introduced to a nootropic drug called NZT-48, which gives him the ability to […]
Top 5 TCM New Year Resolution
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yes, it’s the time of the year. I guess most of you are making (or planning) new year resolution already. Every year, most of us want to “Do more exercise”, “Focus on health”, ”Less stress”. But the problem is that most resolution made in January will only make it until March. I […]