Want to LOSE WEIGHT smartly, effectively and safely?! February 22, 2008

A weighty issue…(Weight Management Healthfair) 

Worried abt your weight?

Tried almost every trick in the book?

Well…it’s time to Reduce & Rejuvenate through Alexandra Hospital’s Weight Management Healthfair!

Hear REAL patients share about their experiences about secrets of success!

Atkins? High protein diet? South Beach diet? …CONFUSED?

• Check out interactive displays showcasing the latest weight loss solutions 
• Get your questions answered by specialists (nutritionist dietitians, doctors who specialise in weight loss, etc) in weight management.

Other highlights: Health screening, Goodie bags,  cooking demos, refreshments provided…

Does this whet your appetite yet?

If not, perhaps this will…well, no singapore event is complete without lucky draws! – there are iPods to be won!

 1 March 2008, sat

930am to 1pm

Auditorium @Alexandra Hospital (shuttle service from Queenstown MRT)

Still sitting on your bum?
So what are you waiting for?

To sign up or for more information, call 63793760 or email noor_afida_adam@alexhosp.com.sg

Disclaimer: This is not an official advertisement. This is just my way to share about something useful about health related matters

New Developments… February 16, 2008

hey peeps, guess wat? After two months, my idea for a new blog’s finally coming to fruition…so stay tuned…i estimate the ‘opening ceremony’ to be around 1st of march *fingers crossed*

Well..New Year, New Beginnings, New Resolves January 11, 2008

I think itz a good idea to put things that I am serious about in writing.

Things like resolutions

I know most make and then don’t keep them. Well, we are frail and no one’s perfect. To err is human. To not learn when u err is not wanting to be a better human. Yes, we may not keep all the resolutions we make each year but still we shld not stop striving to keep them. For me, things DO get BETTER when resolutions are made and I strive to keep them. It helps to keep me in check and it helps me be a better person.

Well, with this end in mind, let me state what my resolves are for this year.

Why Donate Blood? October 11, 2007

I was convinced by a fren, K, few years ago on the benefits of donating blood. Before, I never thought much about blood donations but having an open mind and learning about things just opens (pun intended) u to new things and opportunities to do something good (esp if ur blood is of Type O or of a rarer blood type like AB positive or AB negative, U negative or Duffy negative).

The benefits of donation blood are plenty, besides doing something good and contributing to society:

Stressed? Well, It’s Time to De-Stress then! September 19, 2007

Tension can show in many different ways…aches, heart racing,
perspiration, stomach churning, etc. DO NOT b worried abt this, it is
perfectly normal to feel those things due to the natural biological
response to mild worry or frustration.

Ways to de-stress…

Treats For Your Sweet? – Sweet does not have to be FATTENING! September 19, 2007

Calling all friends, cake lovers, budding bakers and domestic goddess-wannabes!

The Village People September 13, 2007

Top Places I Recommend To Go At Dempsey Rd (aka Tanglin Village)

• Ben & Jerry’s – Proli the biggest B&J in Singapore, this place also has a bar so that patrons can have thier ice cream with liquor. The place has very cosy sofas for you to lounge away as you sip into your drinks after a satisfying ice-cream session. However…of course, too much of a good thing can be detrimental to your health so just one or two treats per week k?

Blessed Birthday Sis! August 28, 2007

From L-R: Sis (Eunice), Cousins Andrea & Laura

Today’s my little sister’s birthday!

Diet Tracker – Singapore Style August 20, 2007

Check out the Diet Tracker, a useful tool that helps you keep track of your calorie and fat intake through your mobile phone!

Snacks for the Old Bones August 14, 2007

My fren was featured in this article so I thot I highlight it since it is nutrition related

Snacking is a good way to boost calories in elderly diets
Posted: 07 August 2007 1125 hrs
Having one too many in-between-meal snacks might be commonly associated with an unhealthy diet and weight gain. But for the elderly, munching on healthy snacks can be beneficial in ensuring they get enough of the calories needed in their daily dietary intake.