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H1N1 'cure' purges only toxins
Herbs listed in touted formula used mainly to curb heatiness but don't cure flu, say herbalists. -myp - my paper
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Magic herbal cure for H1N1? Nonsense
Text message touts 'sacred formula' that will stop the virus dead it its tracks. -myp
The Lonchant technique
THE 15 pranayama exercises taught by Dominique Lonchant are fundamental basic steps to acquire effective breathing. -NST
The ins and outs of well-being
In the art of pranayama, breathing is more than subconscious intakes and exhalations of the breath.
Hypnosis spells relief
Find out how hypnotherapy helped businessman Chris Woo overcome his acute fear of dying.
Other popular body therapies
Diets are not the only way to detoxify your system. Find out about others like yoga, colon cleansing and lymphatic massage.
Detox diet - fact or fad?
Detox diets that claim to be able to cleanse one?s body of toxins are growing in popularity but some say that it is just pop science.
Heard of 'tree-gong'?
Chinese art uses the energy from plants and trees to aid the human body in "getting rid of 'congestion' that makes us feel unwell".
Self-hypnosis can make you better
The hypnotic state of mind isn't as bizarre as it sounds - we slip into it when we're about to sleep, and when we're about to wake.
Self-hypnosis: Begin by focusing on your breathing
A hypnotherapist describes a method of self-hypnosis.
The things we do to stay healthy
From cups to suck out toxins to leeches that suck out blood.
The Tibetan way of healing
Rely on meditation and mantras for your wellness, says a rinpoche - it's all in the cells.
Qigong therapy
A master can use qigong to treat cancer, but at the expense of his health, says this writer.
Touch and go
Enter Totok Aura, a therapy that combines acupressure with breathing techniques for a massage that goes beyond skin deep.
Inner dance of healing qi
Discover an ancient healing art that 'moves' you in more ways than one.
Can this diagnose your illness?
It is irresponsible of foot reflexologists to claim to be able to diagnose health, say experts.
Bedroom qigong
Ever wonder how the old Chinese emperors satisfied their 1,000 young concubines?
Pop your pills, but at the right time
Our risk of various health conditions change according to the time of day, so timing our medication is important.
Keeping in sync with nature's rhythms
Sometimes, our biological clocks can struggle to cope with the unnatural demands of modern life. Find out what you can do to adjust.