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5 recommendations where to buy Essential Oils and its derivative products

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I have written in my earlier article about how to use Essential Oil and tips on what EO to bring when you travel. Here’s some recommendation where you can buy EO and its derivative product locally in the country and abroad. Before we start you need to know the difference between EO (Essential Oil) and FO (Fragrance Oil). Don’t be mistaken on buying FO. Fragrance oils are created in a laboratory and they are non-volatile and generally last longer than essential oils. Most fragrance oils don’t provide the same health benefits as essential oils, as they’re designed purely for the … Continue reading 5 recommendations where to buy Essential Oils and its derivative products

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What to do if you or family member infected with Covid during Holiday

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I contemplated whether it is still relevant to write about it, as maybe in a few months Covid will disappear and this topic become irrelevant. That was my wishful thinking – reality is we have been battling with the same virus for the last 2.5 years and new variants keep emerging. While we are more prepared and have more experiences, the virus has also evolved for its survival. My family was one of the few who have managed not to get Covid (at least until our holiday in June) since its first outbreak in March 2020 because all of us … Continue reading What to do if you or family member infected with Covid during Holiday

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5 ways to live peacefully with atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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Atopic dermatitis is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. If you’re wondering what is the different between atopic dermatitis and eczema, atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. There are other types of eczema such as contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, and dyshidrotic eczema. Atopic dermatitis is a long lasting condition or chronic in medical term and tends to flare sometimes. You cannot cure dermatitis atopic but you can manage it and avoid its tendency to flare by knowing the trigger. Dermatitis atopic can also be genetic. My Mom has it and now so does my … Continue reading 5 ways to live peacefully with atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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My journey to be a healthier me

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I am more than hesitating to write this article, actually the word apprehension is more suited. I am sure some of what I did is not healthy but then I guess that will be part of the learning. I am hesitating also because am still far from reaching my goal, still stuck and struggle to maintain. It is definitely not a success story, it is more about a story of a journey. I am telling my story to encourage to take a first step to be healthier even for someone like me who thought that is impossible and far reaching. … Continue reading My journey to be a healthier me

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Fanny’s Skin Regime

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Dian asked me to write about this and thought the three of us should share because each of us have different skin type. My skin is probably the worst among the three of us. I have been battling with hormonal acne throughout my teens. My Mom introduced me to Dermatologist and for many years afterward my skin was tamed. When I started working and then married my skin went into a worst condition. My acne would flare up whenever I was under a lot of stress. I changed dermatologist few times until I decided to stop and do my own … Continue reading Fanny’s Skin Regime