Let’s do 10 weeks checkpoint on my eczema diet. I have been diligently avoiding the 12 itch causing groups of food for the first 4 weeks into the diet. Once I started noticing continuous improvement and did not felt itchy most of the day, I started re-introducing some food. I notice that my rashes get extra […]
I chanced upon this healthy snack called Bruneus Snacks by Superlative Foods in a green-living exhibition. These snacks are manufactured in Singapore with organic food sources from farmers in the region. What captured my attention was that the founders, Angeline and Aparna ensured that they only used good quality, organically grown and natural ingredients for their […]
With Zika virus outbreak, we are all more diligent in ensuring we are armed with mosquito repellent whenever we go out. For us with sensitive skin, we need to be cautious with the ingredients that are used in the mosquito repellent ointment or spray that are available in the market. Citronella oil is a natural […]
Finally after 8 years, I can smell the roses. 2 years ago, I decided to embark on the journey of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). It has been a roller-coaster life experience, testing my mental and physical strength to the limit. But with every life challenge, we draw strength from it and grow stronger, changing our […]
Now with my eczema diet, I have been eating in and cooking at home a lot more. I realize that my supermarket trips are more frequent and groceries are getting heavier! And of course I try to find ways to save more and found a online shopping site : Shopback.sg. They work with many online […]
One of a very common eczema trigger or allergy is external environmental factors eg. dust mites (most common) or chemicals that exists in detergent, hand soap etc. If your skin comes in contact with these allergens, your body will react to produce histamines and that causes itching and rashes flareups. Doctors would commonly prescribe antihistamine or […]
We are all well aware that probiotics are good for the digestive system. In addition, the good bacteria colony is also essential for promoting healthy skin and balancing our skin’s flora (microorganism which resides on the skin). These microorganisms help with our skin’s immune system and to fight bad bacteria and fungus. Most skin diseases […]