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		<title><![CDATA[Fertility Talk: Can acupuncture boost your chances of pregnancy?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Struggling to get pregnant? Here's why you and your partner may want to consider acupuncture. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-308026&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-308026 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-855121538-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you and your partner have been struggling to conceive, you are not alone. An estimated 15% of couples in Singapore fail to conceive within 12 months of trying for a baby, with numbers of couples seeking assisted reproduction cycles (ART) rising each year.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) tend to be costly, tricky and with varying effectiveness. Which is why many couples have turned to other methods as either an alternative or to complement their ongoing treatments.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;An unlikely - but popular - form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is slowly gaining popularity when it comes to boosting fertility: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/pins-needles-5-health-benefits-acupuncture-103535.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#60;strong&#62;acupuncture&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;What is Acupuncture?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Acupuncture is a probably the most &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/new-age-therapies-to-try-in-singapore-287915.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;popular and recognised alternative treatment&#60;/a&#62; for those trying to get pregnant.&#160;Couples are turning to acupuncture to boost the success of their ongoing fertility treatments (e.g. oral hormones, IVF) to promising results.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In treating fertility issues, it involves inserting hair-thin into specific acupuncture points on the body - which, according to tradition, run along the body&#039;s lines of energy. (Fret not - the needles may sound intimidating, but they feel like an ant&#039;s bite.) Couples are also recommended Chinese herbal medicine on top of the actual acupuncture, which strengthens the uterus, increases sperm count, correct any hormonal imbalances and improve their overall health.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Acupuncture &#38;amp; Fertility: What is the Link?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to TCM, infertility is the result of a hormonal imbalance, which is what acupuncture seeks to correct by stimulating the various pressure points along the body.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In doing so, it helps to stimulate egg production, regulate ovulation and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/instant-relief-10-natural-foods-ease-menstrual-cramps-111147.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;menstrual cycle&#60;/a&#62;, while also ensuring that a woman&#039;s endometrial lining is sufficiently thick to allow the embryo to implant. According to research, it also improves a couple&#039;s chances of conceiving by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;So, Is It Worth a Shot?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, unlike other common fertility treatments, acupuncture involves&#160;&#60;em&#62;both&#60;/em&#62;&#160;men and women when it comes to addressing reproductive issues. For men, going for regular sessions helps boost their stamina and well-being, which improves the couples&#039; chances of pregnancy.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Despite the hype, its benefits still remain largely anecdotal, with studies on its effectiveness still limited. The general consensus is that there are no proven detriments of&#160;acupuncture&#160;and that its powerful ability to help you de-stress and relax is well-documented. Which is why if this is a route you&#039;re considering, it&#039;s certainly worth a shot.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/new-study-discovers-drinking-a-soda-a-day-can-lower-your-fertility-by-33-300814.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;New Study Discovers: Drinking a soda a day can lower your fertility by 33%&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/household-furniture-in-your-home-that-can-cause-cancer-307767.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Surprising furniture items in your home linked to cancer&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/signs-your-period-is-healthy-306986.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;5 Signs your period flow is actually healthy&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/acupuncture-how-traditional-chinese-medicine-can-help-boost-fertility-308018.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/acupuncture-how-traditional-chinese-medicine-can-help-boost-fertility-308018.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[If You're Wondering: Is it safe to use coconut oil on your vagina?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		You might be crazy about the coco' - but is it safe to use on your intimate areas? Find out!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-307636&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-307636 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/coconutoil-e1522911570956-1024x684.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;684&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If we had a dollar for everytime our mothers and grandmothers offered coconut oil as a remedy to everything, we&#039;d be pretty flushed with cash.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;That coconut oil is widely regarded as the miracle answer to a myriad of health and beauty woes, particularly in Asia, is not new. It&#039;s been touted for its ability to treat dandruff, whiten teeth, promise shiny locks, among others. While its health claims are sometimes unclear, its&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/benefits-coconut-oil-health-beauty-200338.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;beauty benefits are certainly untold.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;However, you might be surprised to know that its beauty benefits aren&#039;t limited to your face. In fact, many women swear by coconut oil on their intimate areas.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;However, is this an old wives&#039; tale or can you actually use coconut oil &#34;down there&#34;?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;As it turns out, there&#160;are many ways how you can use coconut oil on your intimate areas. For one, because of its lubricating properties, women experiencing menopause actually swear by it for &#60;strong&#62;vaginal dryness. &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And if dryness down south isn&#039;t a concern for you, the oil also makes for a great healing&#60;strong&#62;&#160;ointment &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/7-health-beauty-benefits-durians-292410.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;after sexual intercourse.&#60;/a&#62;&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;Its perks in the bedroom doesn&#039;t&#160;just stop there: get this - it also makes for an&#60;strong&#62; edible massage oil&#60;/strong&#62; and &#60;strong&#62;lube&#60;/strong&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;BUT IS IT FOR EVERYONE?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;However, its uses aren&#039;t without concern or controversy. If you&#039;re &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/yoga-pants-bad-for-health-278397.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;prone to yeast infections,&#60;/a&#62; for one, you might want to give the oil a miss. Why? Due to its rather thick consistency, it creates an ideal environment for excessive bacteria and yeast in your intimate areas.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Also, if you find that your vagina is highly sensitive and prone to infections, it&#039;s best to avoid it altogether. As with any other beauty tip or trick you&#039;re trying for the first time, always test a small amount first to see if your body reacts positively to it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In any case, whether you&#039;re willing to give it a go or prefer to err on the side of caution, maintaining a good hygiene down south is key!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Unsplash&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303259.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Going Unda&#8217;: How your vagina changes in your 30s (and what to do about it!)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/oils-face-10-best-facial-oils-clearer-complexion-124854.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;The 10 best facial oils for clearer complexion&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/is-it-safe-to-use-coconut-oil-on-your-vagina-307650.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/is-it-safe-to-use-coconut-oil-on-your-vagina-307650.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[8 Self-pampering beauty rituals to battle with postpartum depression]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Postpartum depression is not an easy thing to deal with, but these self-care and beauty rituals will make the tough days a little brighter. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/ppd-featured-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/ppd-featured-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/from-us-to-you/motherhood-qa-marie-frances-moms-94301.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Motherhood &#60;/a&#62;is a beautiful thing; but we&#8217;re not mincing our words when we say the first few weeks of your journey as a new mother is an emotional roller coaster. Between the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/plants-bedroom-better-sleep-263437.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;lack of sleep&#60;/a&#62; and both physical and hormonal changes your body is going through (on top of adjusting to caring for your newborn) - it&#8217;s no smooth ride. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you find yourself &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/new-study-stay-home-moms-risk-depression-294966.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;feeling down&#60;/a&#62;, isolated, unsupported and completely &#8216;not yourself&#8217;, trust us: you&#8217;re not alone. &#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/what-to-know-about-postpartum-depression-102549.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Postpartum depression&#60;/a&#62; affects 1 in 7 &#160;of new mothers,&#60;/strong&#62; and is - we repeat - not a sign of weakness. Unlike the baby blues, postpartum depression rarely disappears on its own accord. How long it lasts and how to best cope with it differs from mother-to-mother.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While some mothers resort to medication, we find that talking to someone about it and indulging in a little self-care helps. It might not necessarily rid you of it, but certainly goes a long way in helping you ride over the bad days.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Take the time to properly take care of you (for a change), with a few self-pampering and beauty rituals we swear by to tide over postpartum depression. P.S. They might seem simple - but truly, it&#039;s the little things you do that make the toughest days a little brighter. Browse them in the gallery above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/instagram-mom-influencers-post-partum-depression-290375.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Perfect Mom&#8217;: Could Instagram affect postpartum depression among new mothers?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275445.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Self-Discovery: How not to lose your sense of identity in motherhood&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/fifth-trimester-tips-successfully-adjusting-work-post-baby-287587.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;The &#8216;Fifth Trimester&#8217;: 9 Tips to successfully adjust back to work post-baby&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/x-self-pampering-rituals-heal-postpartum-depression-297715.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/x-self-pampering-rituals-heal-postpartum-depression-297715.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Could 'intermittent fasting' be the ultimate anti-ageing diet?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 08:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		As it turns out, Naomi Campbell and Jessica Alba swear by it too. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-277819&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-277819 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/gettyimages-550754363-625x469.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;563&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;Intermittent fasting&#34;: celebrities such as the likes of Jessica Alba and&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/best-dressed-fashion/best-dressed-of-the-week-naomi-campbell-in-atelier-versace-109946.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Naomi Campbell&#60;/a&#62; swear by it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Of course, supermodels aren&#039;t necessarily the people we go to for sound health advice, but when fasting started getting solid expert-backed claims (which include the potential to extend our lifespan and even &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/coffee-keep-cancer-doctor-away-67380.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;prevent cancer),&#60;/a&#62;&#160;we couldn&#039;t help but be intrigued.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;But first, what exactly is intermittent fasting?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating where you&#60;strong&#62; strategically schedule your meals&#60;/strong&#62;. Not to be confused with a diet, it doesn&#039;t change &#60;em&#62;what&#60;/em&#62; you eat - rather &#60;em&#62;when&#60;/em&#62; you eat.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Here are a few different ways you can work it into your lifestyle:&#60;/p&#62; &#60;ul&#62; &#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Daily&#60;/strong&#62; (a 16-hour fast followed by an 8-hour eating period everyday)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Weekly&#60;/strong&#62; (a 24-hour fast once a week)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Alternate day&#60;/strong&#62; (a 24-hour fast on alternating days throughout the week).&#60;/li&#62; &#60;/ul&#62; &#60;p&#62;To understand how it works, it&#039;s important to distinguish between your body&#039;s &#039;fed state&#039; and &#039;fasted state&#039;:&#60;/p&#62; &#60;ul&#62; &#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#34;Fed State&#34; &#60;/strong&#62;(No fat burning) - Starting from when you begin eating and lasting three to five hours after, your body is in the &#039;fed state&#039; when it is digesting and absorbing food. It is hard for your body to burn fat here as your insulin levels are high.&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#34;Fasted State&#34;&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;(Fat burning) - Starting between 8 to 12 hours since your last meal, it is much easier for your body to burn fat here because your insulin levels are low. Due to the societal habit of frequent meals, our bodies are hardly in the fat burning &#039;fasted state&#039;.&#60;/li&#62; &#60;/ul&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;... HELLO FASTING, FAREWELL AGEING?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-277950&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-277950 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/849658616.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;600&#34; height=&#34;399&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Fasting, according holistic nutritionist and raw food instructor Rachel Hynd, is a great way to reset your body system: &#8220;Fasting is a message to your body that you&#8217;re embarking on a new beginning, flushing out the old and bringing in the new.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Studies in rats have demonstrated that intermittent fasting extends lifespan - the same way&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/10-ways-to-reduce-your-calorie-intake-159479.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; continuous calorie restriction&#60;/a&#62;&#160;does. In some of these studies, the effects were quite significant; in one study, the rats that fasted every other day &#60;strong&#62;lived 83% longer than rats who weren&#039;t fasted&#60;/strong&#62;.&#60;br /&#62;  &#60;br /&#62;  &#60;/p&#62; &#60;div class=&#34;branding bottom&#34;&#62;Although this has yet to be proven in humans, given its scientifically-backed benefits for &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/boost-your-metabolism-172876.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;boosting metabolism&#60;/a&#62; and more, it does make sense that intermittent fasting could help you live a longer and healthier life.&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;p&#62; &#60;br /&#62;  &#60;/p&#62; &#60;div&#62;Putting your body through weekly or monthly fasts puts pressure on it to go into cellular protection mode, which is a good thing for your body in the long term and also helps you consumer fewer calories on days when you&#160;&#60;em&#62;are&#60;/em&#62;&#160;eating.&#60;/div&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, if you&#039;re thinking: &#34;hold on, aren&#039;t we supposed to eat every 3 to 4 hours?&#34; Not true. The latest endocrine science tells us that eating every three or four hours sets us up for not only exhaustion and&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/neck-creams-to-prevent-aging-154930.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;premature aging&#60;/a&#62;, but also less fat burning.&#60;br /&#62;  &#60;br /&#62;  &#60;/p&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;Perhaps the edge that fasting has over &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/diets/low-carb-diet-173767.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;dieting&#60;/a&#62; is the fact that you don&#039;t have to adjust or tweak what you eat, which may make it more sustainable (once you get over the mental barrier of not being able to eat for periods of time).&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;p&#62; &#60;br /&#62;  &#60;/p&#62; &#60;div&#62;P.S.&#160; If you&#039;re keen to give this a go, do consult your doctor or nutritionist first to determine if fasting works out for you and your lifestyle!&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/nutrients-to-boost-happiness-217475.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;The Jolly Diet: 7 Nutrients guaranteed to boost your happiness&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/favourite-lip-balms-contain-cancer-causing-ingredients-according-french-study-276831.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Your favourite lip balms contain cancer-causing ingredients, according to new French study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/intermittent-fasting-anti-ageing-277961.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/id/health-id/natural-healing-id/alternative-medicine-id/intermittent-fasting-anti-ageing-277961.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mosquito Bites: 10 Ways to lessen the crazy itching sensation]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 07:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		Suffering from itchy or painful mosquito bites? Don't just endure the sensation.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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