Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a delicious tropical fruit with a long history of medicinal use, particularly in Southeast Asia. There is a large number of trees and shrubs in this genus (up to 300), native to Asia, Australia, Southern Africa and Polynesia. Mangosteen fruit trees possibly originated in Indonesia. The fruit is round and usually […]

A 58-year-old woman presented to the clinic with an uncommon problem for her age. She had negotiated menopause with minimal symptoms and was healthy overall. She exercised regularly, ate largely organic food and took a general multi-B complex, vitamin E and a turmeric supplement purchased from discount chemists. Her diet was moderately low fat, low […]

In my work as a clinical psychologist, I’ve heard this whispered confession countless times. Mothers speak the words only when they feel utterly safe: “I keep seeing something awful happening to my baby.” These mothers are usually tearful, convinced these thoughts mean something dark about who they are. But here’s what I tell them: intrusive […]

You could call seaweed a super marine ingredient, though even that feels like it undersells it. It offers a broad spectrum of trace minerals including iodine, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Its nutritional profile is distinct from plants grown on land, shaped by the mineral density of the sea itself. There are around 150 types […]

Use PEARL RIVER BRIDGE (PRB) Superior Light Soy Sauce as a dipping sauce with your favourite Asian snacks or add it to stir-fries and marinades for an extra flavour infusion. It’s so versatile! Available at Coles and Woolworths. For more information visit: pearlriverbridge.com Hot & Sour Beef Soup Baked Eggplant Tower with Quinoa Braised Pork […]

This is the kind of comfort food that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma. Pearl River Bridge soy sauce and oyster sauce give the sauce its deep, glossy character.  

Enjoy this bold Hot & Sour Beef Soup, a spicy soup ready in under 15 minutes. Pearl River Bridge Yellow Lantern Chilli Sauce gives it authentic depth, while rice vinegar adds a sharp, clean tang that cuts through the richness of the beef. More Pearl River Bridge recipes For more information visist: pearlriverbridge.com

Golden fried eggplant rounds are layered with tomato paste and melted cheese and served on a bed of quinoa. A splash of Pearl River Bridge Gluten Free Soy Sauce gives the whole dish a savoury depth. For more information visist pearlriverbridge.com More Pearl River Bridge recipes

Here in Penang, locals have a reputation for talking endlessly about food, planning their days around what to eat and where. So when our taxi driver discovers that our bellies are still empty at 1pm in Penang, he takes it upon himself to set things right. Guiding us on a gastronomic side trip, he detours […]

I was a camellia virgin till my late 20s. My strict paternal grandmother bred camellias. “Never touch the petals or they’ll turn brown! This needs shade and this one likes sun,” she would always say. I assumed camellias were the hardest plants of all to grow. Instead, they are the easiest. Just find the right […]

I was six months postpartum and ready to prioritise my health again. I needed something to get me back to lifting weights, eating more protein and fibre and feeling comfortable in my new body, post two babies. I had heard about Everlab from my best friend and so I decided to start there. My goals […]

By understanding what happens on a physical and energetic level when we take off, we may find a way to restore balance when we touch down, and the tools of yoga may be just what we need to hit the ground running. Time shift The French translation of jet lag, le décalage horaire or ‘time […]