17 Jan 2012

Reprinted from email - A simple but effective exercise

The essence of the exercise is that your "Eyes Must be Closed" when you are doing this exercise. You must practise the "Jin Ji Du Li" exercise with the eyes closed. This exercise was so simple and amazing that I thought I had to share it here.

Here is the exercise:
Stand on one leg while your eyes are closed. That is all. Just try it right now, stop reading and stand up, close your eyes and try standing on one foot.

by LoLa, 8 December 2011

Studies suggest that eating protein-rich foods improves memory and recall.
But eating a meat heavy meal makes anyone sleepy, and drinking too many cups of coffee or tea makes one jittery, many problems... so what's the answer?

Snacking on nuts? Could do.

Shenzhen will play host to student athletes from around the world competing for medals in Olympic-like sports including basketball, swimming, water polo, athletics, golf, even beach volleyball (which has been cancelled from the next Olympic Games line-up).

The games promises to be exhilarating.

by ValerieW-18, 11 July 2011

I don't know about you, but many Asian people seem to evaluate the quality of a dish by the cost of its ingredients. "Aiyaa, why are you getting the pasta with the tomato sauce, tomatoes are so cheap! Get the one with the truffles instead; they're much more expensive." To which I inevitably respond with a sigh. I love my mom and all, but someone needs to drill it into her head that expensive ingredients aren't everything. First of all, while you have to pay for quality, high prices don't necessarily translate into goodness. More importantly, the value added by the chefs/creators--their technique, their expertise--makes all the difference in the world.

by LoLa, 6 June 2011

According to this report, the reason for calling all governments to find creative ways of implementing national “meat and diary-free” diets is because of ... over-population, ... and the huge stresses on our planet of trying to feed the masses of people yet to be borne. World population is expected to grow from 6 billion to 9 billion in the next forty years.

We definitely should switch to a plant based diet.

18 May 2011

by !Baha, 18 April 2011

Inspired by a biology teacher in South America who has asked her students to GO MEATLESS for EARTH DAY this year, which happens to coincide with Easter Friday...

"Does it make enough of a difference, even if all of us were to GO MEATLESS once a week all year?" You might be asking.

by !Baha, 16 March 2011

EAT FOR NUTRITION, it's NOT ABOUT THE CALORIES!

For those who want to lose weight, there are new areas of research that could help you to set good habits, and replace old scripts with new, new ways of thinking about FOOD and DIETING that could HELP you to have a better relationship with the things you put in your mouth.

Don't count calories, COUNT NUTRIENTS instead.

by Mags, 28 February 2011

BIKE RIDING is a viable, intelligent means of transport - it is the preferred choice in many cities in Europe, because the distances are shorter, the governments are progressive and acknowledge issues related to AIR QUALITY and all manner of environmental protection - which include also heritage protection.

Let's do a List of PROs:
Biking as transport improves Air Quality, as it reduces vehicle exhaust emitted
Biking as transport improves the Fitness of the rider, as it is a good form of daily exercise!

by nycScribbler, 31 Jan 2011

Laboratory tests show an alarming statistic – teen girls across the U.S. are contaminated with potentially harmful chemicals typically found in cosmetics and body care products such as moisturizer, lotion, deodorant, nail polish, makeup, and more. A new study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) discovered 16 chemicals from four chemical families – phthalates, triclosan, parabens and musks in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls aged 14-19.

By nycScribbler, 24 January 2011

Have you ever wondered why a bully bullies? If you look deep enough, there are usually a host of reasons why a bully feels the need to pick on others.

Pay attention to your hair, and we don’t mean your new cute bob – the condition of your hair could be trying to tell you something about the state of your health

by nycScribbler, 8 December 2010

by nycScribbler, 2 December 2010

Build up your immune system and take a few important preventative measures to keep from catching the flu.

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Flu symptoms can vary and are sometimes confused with a cold. Symptoms include fever, chills, coughing and/or sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headaches and/or body aches, fatigue, and can sometimes be accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.

by !Baha, 20 October 2009 (republished on 25 November 2010)

Last week, Hong Kong reported a fresh case of BIRD FLU, so we dug up this handy reminder about STOPPING THE SPREAD OF GERMS by NEVER sneezing into your hands as you're sure to touch things like table tops, pens, door handles, etc with your hands... opt for THE HILL BILLY WAY and sneeze into your sleeve instead.

THINK YOU KNOW THE right way TO SNEEZE?

Vegetarians, vegans and raw food eaters – is one better than the other?

by nycScribbler, 23 November 2010

People nowadays are avoiding meat or animal products for multiple reasons, some because they are concerned about the environmental impact--the higher costs of raising farm animals for food, methane gases released by the animals; or because they want to eat and be healthier, or because they simply don’t want to be responsible for the killing of other sentient life forms.

Health, Wealth, and Karmic benefits, all seem good reasons to make some lifestyle changes!

Republished without permission! 16 November 2010

MSNBC lists some surprisingly bad locations for your health, and the best places to optimize it:

1. Worst place to keep your toothbrush -- the bathroom sink
   There are 3.2 million microbes per square inch in the average toilet bowl, and all of those germs are propelled out every time you flush, settling on the floor and the sink. Keep your toothbrush behind closed doors in the medicine cabinet or a nearby
   cupboard.

2. Worst place to stash sneakers and flip-flops -- the bedroom closet
   

OCTOBER IS CANCER AWARENESS MONTH...
Evidence suggests that vegetarians may have lower rates of cancer than meat eaters

by nycScribbler, 30 October 2010

A 12-year longitudinal study published in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that vegetarians have a 12 to 50 percent lower risk of developing certain forms of cancer than their meat-eating counterparts.

BUT EVEN MORE EXCITING NEWS IS THIS...

by Cornelius Grey & !Baha, 28 September 2010

IF you love CAKES, CANDY, CREAM, and SUGARY SWEET SODAS... read on!

Also known as syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, reaven's syndrome and CHAOS (in Australia), Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and TYPE 2 DIABETES (which means diabetes caused by lifestyle choices - not genes, and from eating too many processed foods with hidden sugar).

by LoLa, 21 September 2010


GIG YOUTH SUMMIT 7 NOVEMBER 2010

Register now.... Download the application form & programme CLICK

by !Baha, 6 August 2010

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

By Nomadic Chris, 27 January 2010

"It's not every day that a sighted person can look at a blind person and say 'they're doing it' so he can do it." Charlie Wilks, teenage blind football player.

Have you ever played the full contact sport of American football?

The speed and ferocity of the game can be brutal. It is not for the faint of heart to play or even watch! Imagine playing in a defensive role where your job is to physically overcome your equally determined opponents. Now imagine playing completely blind...

By Nomadic Chris, 5 January 2010

Which teams and athletes have overcome great challenges to reach their goals?

What underlying passions or motivation drove each team and individual to be their best?

by Nomadic Chris, 8 December 2009

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What are the advantages of dancing?

It is possible to dance in the urban jungle that is Hong Kong?

By Nomadic Chris, 24 November 2009

What are the repercussions of Thierry Henry’s handball against Ireland in their crucial World Cup play-off match?

Will this damage his reputation as one of the greatest players in the world?

by Nomadic Chris, 19 November 2009

“LIFE IS A TEAM SPORT” – Quote

“The one man team is a complete and total myth” - Don Shula

Why are team sports important for teenagers?

What are the benefits of taking part in soccer, American football, rugby, hockey, basketball and other sports generally involving a large number of people?

by !Baha, 29 October 2009

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Like too many things in our world today, we're left wondering, "WHICH SIDE IS TELLING THE TRUTH?"

by !Baha, 20 October 2009

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THINK YOU KNOW THE right way TO SNEEZE?

by Nomadic Chris, 8 October 2009

(June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974)

In these tough economic times, where can people turn for hope?

Currently, times are tough. Unemployment levels are rising around the world. The current economic crisis mirrors the Great Depression of the 1930’s where joblessness was more common than uncommon. Back then, the masses often turned to sports for hope.

by EuniceN-21, 5 October 2009

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When I was doing research for my high school newspaper, I was startled to discover from a doctor that apparently, a number of the students in my school were malnourished. This was startling because I went to one of the most expensive schools in Hong Kong. We weren’t malnourished because we weren’t getting enough food to eat, but because we weren’t getting enough nutrients from the food we were eating. This was due to the fact that few students were eating enough fruits and vegetables, and also because the fruits and vegetables we were eating weren’t fresh.

by RonF-20, 28 September 2009

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Whenever we look for what things go best together, we look for combinations that will last and that feel pleasant together. Whether exotic cuisines, colors, ideas or people, we seek the best fusions; in this increasingly diversified world, our individual pursuits are widely different, but our goals are the same — it is not so much that we look for the best single entity, but rather for combinations that work best.