#Bereavement and the suppression of #immunity
I was visiting a dear friend who has just been diagnosed with leukaemia and was chatting to him about why some people get cancer and some don’t. I expounded my […]
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Herby saffron chicken and fennel salad
Sometimes people don’t want to eat spicy eastern food, especially if they live here in Singapore. So I wrack my brains for something a bit different, and turn to Ottolenghi. […]
Why #5:2 and other ‘starvation’ diets, or simple healthy eating, might prevent #cancer
Another Doc, this time an eminent surgeon, pointed me in the direction of this article. He has been impressed at how healthy I am despite, he now admits, in his […]
Immunity-boosting spicy steamed chicken
Steaming is obviously very healthy, but can be dull unless enhanced with piquant flavours. With its shitake mushrooms, turmeric, ginger and other spices, this is an immunity-boosting dish, low in […]
Why the ‘bad luck’ theory of cancer may be bad science
I have been very troubled by the latest research which has had the effect of encouraging people to disregard the Common Sense Approach to illness – i.e. taking control, improving […]
Spicy mung beans – nutritious & healthy
Sometimes when I am on my own I crave a good serving of pulses, particularly curried ones. Mung beans are particularly good. Although pulses tend to be slightly cooling, currying […]
Chana dal for every occasion
I made this delicious dal just before Christmas, and am sharing it with you all now when we are all trying to eat healthy again. Chana – or chickpea – […]
#Yin #yoga is the latest trend & good for healing
I was fascinated to read the article below in The Guardian this morning. One of my yoga teachers in Singapore teaches this in her relaxation class – it is centres around […]
My new #healthylivingwithcancer blog: 2014 in review
As the year comes to an end, I can report that I have once again taken to my skis, despite the New Year crowds, lack of snow and having two […]
Stir-fried Vietnamese chicken with peanuts – light and easy for post-xmas indulgence
After lots of rich food, we are all yearning for light and simple meals with a fresh taste. I urge you to look east…This has to be the easiest stir fry […]
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