Yin’er Tang (銀耳湯): Why This Ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine Dessert Soup is Ultimate Edible Skin-Hydrating Tonic for Eczema Proven by Modern Science
Yin’er Tang, also known as white fungus soup with goji berries, pear, and jujube dates is a classic, naturally sweet traditional Chinese dessert soup known for being soothing and hydrating for eczema patients. Here’s the science behind the ancient wisdom.
The Simple Science That Keeps Your Produce Fresher for Longer: Fruit Hero Australia
If you’re someone who commutes, juggles a busy schedule, or waits for the weekend farmers’ markets to stock up on fresh produce, you know the frustration of leafy greens wilting before you even get to enjoy them. As someone who often goes on short trips and relies heavily on farm‑fresh vegetables, discovering Fruit Hero Australia…
Functional mushroms are a powerful addition for brain and bone strength, immunity & overall wellbeing
Functional mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Indigenous healing systems. Today, modern research is catching up—confirming that these fungi contain potent bioactive compounds that support the brain, immune system, bones, and long‑term health. YG Mushrooms provides high‑quality, China‑grown organic functional mushroom powders and blends that make daily…
The Basics to Overcoming a Chronic Condition
How Neuroplasticity, Culture, and Psychodermatology Helped Me Overcome Eczema and topical Steroid Withdrawal Healing is rarely linear, and in my case, it unfolded over four years of profound cognitive, behavioural, cultural, and psychosocial transformation. My journey through chronic eczema and both oral and topical steroid withdrawal was not simply a medical process — it was…
The Gut-Liver-Skin Connection: Understanding the Axis That Shapes Whole-Body Health
Emerging research highlights a powerful, bidirectional communication network between the gut, liver, and skin, which is often referred to as the gut–liver–skin axis. This interconnected system helps regulate inflammation, immunity, detoxification, and nutrient metabolism, all of which influence skin clarity, elasticity, and resilience. Disruptions in any part of this axis can manifest externally as acne,…
Detox and Cleanse with Triphala
Heirloom Wisdom: How My Grandmothers Shaped My Path Into Health Science I grew up surrounded by heirloom wisdom — the kind that isn’t written in textbooks but passed down through hands, kitchens, gardens, and quiet conversations between generations. My maternal grandmother and great‑grandmother were the first health practitioners I ever knew. They didn’t have degrees,…
Uncovering the gut-skin axis in the New Year
Why Picking Up These Books Is a Must for the New Year As the New Year begins, it’s tempting to chase the latest health trend. But sustainable change happens when you take your health into your own hands by reading, researching, and experimenting to learn what your unique body needs. Two resources I recommend starting…
Healing Eczema from the Inside Out with Skin Friend Supplements
A Journey with Eczema In many parts of the world – such as the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and the United States – it is still common for doctors to prescribe oral corticosteroids as a first-line treatment for eczema. While these drugs may temporarily relieve visible symptoms, they do not address the root causes of the…
The Gut-Skin Axis: How Whole Foods Can Improve Eczema
Eczema, a chronic skin condition affecting millions worldwide, is marked by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While its causes are multifaceted, recent research underscores the critical role of gut health in managing skin conditions through the gut-skin axis. My lived experience with a low-carb, high-protein diet, enriched with moderate amounts of vegetables and fruits from…
Taking Control of Your Health: Best Practices for Vitamin Intake
In a recent YouTube video, a subscriber shared their journey with Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and asked for advice on the best way to take vitamins throughout the day. This question is crucial, as proper vitamin intake can significantly impact overall health and well-being, especially during challenging times like TSW. Here’s a comprehensive guide to…
The Potential Benefits of a Low Histamine, Low Salicylate, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Diet for Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by itchy, red, and dry skin. While the exact cause of eczema is not fully understood, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Dietary modifications have been explored as a potential way to manage eczema symptoms. This…
Rose Hip Tea for Treating Eczema: a natural approach
Eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin, affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional treatments, including topical steroids and moisturizers, are often effective, many seek natural alternatives to alleviate symptoms. One such natural remedy gaining attention is rose hip tea. Derived from the fruit of the wild rose plant…
Sinigang
Sinigang is the ultimate comfort food! This classic Filipino soup is distinguished by its sour and savoury medly of flavours. Popular in the Philippines, it is served with steamed rice or on its own. Similar to Filipino adobo, sinigang has many variations. For its protein, it can be fish, shrimp, chicken, and pork. While for…
Nutritional Psychiatry for the prevention and treatment of mental disorders
On October 17th, 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a presentation titled “Nutritional Psychiatry for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental Disorders” by Professor Felice Jacka OAM. Professor Jacka is a renowned expert in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry, and she serves as the director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin…
Bitter gourd breakfast
Momordica charantia is a tropical and subtropical vine widely grown in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. In some countries, it is known as bitter melon or bitter gourd because of the bitterness of the fruit while in the Philippines it is called ampalaya, and in Japan, it is known a goya…
Gut health, microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics.
How your health is linked to your gut bacteria? The biggest, complex, diverse and most important microbial habitat is our gut! It fights off infections, strengthens our immune system, signals cells, regulates our metabolism, how much energy we burn or how much fat we store. Some scientists even believe that diseases like colon cancer, diabetes…
Our Gut Health briefly explained
This week in my Human Nutrition course at university, we are tackling the digestive system’s mechanisms in digestion, absorption and metabolism; as well as the gastrointestinal microbiome, prebiotics and probiotics. One of the course’s recommended content is this video, the Invisible Universe of the Human Microbiome. A very charming animation explaining our gut microbiome. That…
Cacao, food of the Gods
I love chocolate, but when organizations like Harvard Health Publishing discusses the health benefits (like improved memory) with chocolate consumption, then I am sure you will find more reasons to love Philippine-made chocolate in this article about JN CACAO.
Does alcohol contribute to weight-gain?
I do not want to be a party-pooper but when an individual is stressed it can affect their sleeping patterns, dietary discipline, or management of stress. Some clients result to alcohol-intake because it gives a feeling of relief and muscle relaxation. However, alcohol is a major contributor to weight-gain and it does not contain any…
Portions Please
Last night’s dinner was Shabu-Shabu. We used an induction hob to heat the cast iron sukiyaki pot as we boiled chinese cabbage, negi onions, an assortment of mushroom, tofu and sliced pork meats. After they have come to a boil, we pick up with chopsticks and dip into our sauce bowls and dine. This Japanese…
