5 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing a Healthcare Provider

Patients entrust their health to the medical professional when choosing a healthcare provider. They must choose someone they trust who understands their needs and concerns. Whether they are looking for an in-network doctor with their insurance or one that offers convenient scheduling, there are several important factors to consider. ExperienceToday’s health consumers are developing a…

Hives Attack – Day 3

After the miracle intravenous jab at the ER on Wednesday, the itch stopped and the welts vanished instantly. I’ve never been happier to get a jab than this one! While the jab made me a bit drowsy, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as I was able to enjoy a restful night’s…

Fun and Easy Ways to Love Yourself Today

Loving yourself is a fundamentally important part of your overall well-being and happiness, which is why it’s important to prioritize self-care and nurture a positive relationship with yourself on a daily basis.  If you’re looking for fun and easy ways to show yourself some love and appreciation, then you’re in luck. Here are some suggestions…

Hives Attack

Experiencing a hives attack can be an incredibly distressing and uncomfortable ordeal. Early this week I found myself caught in the grips of this aggravating condition, and the intensity of the itch and discomfort led me to seek urgent medical attention at an ungodly hour today. It all began on a seemingly ordinary Monday night…

Simple Steamed Vegetables For Dinner

Tomorrow is Sunday, aka Cheat Day / Refeed Day / Treat Day! ? Thus, today I had a really clean diet, almost meat-free and ate mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. This is my dinner today – steamed organic pumpkin and radish and seasoned with olive oil and ground black pepper, with a tablespoon of…

Help Is Now Available For Passing Ishihara Test in JPJ Theory Test and Pre-Employment Medical Exam

USJ Optometrist in Taipan, Subang Jaya has color vision deficiency or ‘colorblind’ lenses to help people with red-green color deficiency to pass JPJ’s color vision test.  Also known as the Ishihara test, the color vision test is a compulsory test in JPJ’s driving license theory test and in most pre-employment medical exams in Malaysia. The…

My Life In Photos This Week

Hello peeps! There’s nothing much to update from me this week, except that it’s been a hot, hot week. It’s so hot that I am always drenched in sweat at home, the moment I move about to do chores. So, this is pretty much a good excuse for me to avoid doing stir-fries and anything…

Is It Safe To Consume Expired Vitamins?

Vitamins are essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to function properly. They are found in a variety of foods and can also be taken in supplement form. However, it’s not uncommon for these supplements to expire before they are used up. This raises the question: is it safe to consume expired vitamins?…

Throwback Food Snaps

Sherilyn whipped up a big tray of grilled vegetables on Monday morning to make a simple Bibimbap bento to bring to work. I ate some of the grilled veggies for my lunch and hubs ate the remaining the next day. This is my favorite kind of meal and I can eat this every day. Our…

Sherilyn’s Sourdough Bread Creations: A Journey of Flavor and Creativity

Sourdough bread has been around for centuries, and its popularity has only grown in recent years. For some, sourdough bread is more than just a loaf of bread; it’s a canvas for culinary creativity. This is true for Sherilyn, who has found a passion in experimenting with sourdough bread recipes and creating new and exciting…

Why Do People With Allergic Rhinitis Have Dark Circles Under The Eyes (Allergic Shiners)?

That’s me alright and I’ve lived with dark circles or Allergic Shiners under my eyes all my life because I have Allergic Rhinitis. Even when I get enough of shut eye, those darn dark circles on the undereye are still present, like permanent tattooed eye liner. Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is where…

The Joy and Laughter of My Lockdown Cat, Haru

Haru, our lockdown cat is not a very affectionate cat. She doesn’t like hugs or belly rubs. She doesn’t jump onto my lap to snuggle up or to ask for a chin rub. But strangely, she has a calming presence in my life. Whenever I’m seething with anger or feel sad, the presence of this…

Saturday Night Dinner

Hubs is in Kota Kinabalu for 3 nights. Since it’s a Saturday night and we’re too lazy to go out, Shopee Food it is! After waiting for 40 minutes with no update that a driver has been assigned, I knew that the order would be cancelled. It’s the first day of Hari Raya and as…

My Week In Photos

The mil has extended her stay in Hong Kong until mid May. This means that I have to continue with the extra chore of cooking dinner. These days, I am not as finicky as I used to be with food served to the girls. Back in the days when the girls were younger, we used…