Healthy Living: Taking Care of Your Hands

Below is a simple instruction video to give yourself a hand massage. We use our hands daily and it is crucial we pay attention or care to it on a daily basis and not when we run into skin problems such as tightness, peel, etc.

Make sure you select your own suitable hand cream. Not everyone hands will respond well to all creams. You need to be your own judge when it comes to hand creams or body creams.

Shea butter creams works well for me – not all brands though. So, I am very selective in my hand cream selection. I have been using L’Occitane hand creams for more than 10 years and they works well for me.

Below are some basic videos for you…Enjoy and remember to take care one of the most overused body part – our precious hands! 🙂

 

Healthy Living: Taking Care of Your Hands - Esther Neela Blog

DRUM TAO will be back in Singapore in August & September

DRUM TAO IN SINGAPORE 2017 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER - Esther Neela Blog
YES! YES! YES!
I am definitely going! 🙂
 
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Below are the details as I received via email….
We are so pleased to announce the launch of our shows
in Singapore in 2017!!

We are coming back to Singapore for our 6th times performance,
with brushed up show of “Bukyo ~Dancing Drums~” which we made Japan all excited for living up with our members in Singapore!!!

■SCHEDULE
AUG 31st (THU) 19:30
SEP 1st (FRI) 19:30
SEP 2nd (SAT) [1]14:30 [2]19:30

■TICKETING
Ticket Available from April 20th, 2017

Also, ticket will be available at our first fan event in oversea which is held on April 17th (MON) at 1 Altitude.
⇒DETAILS：http://www.drum-tao.com/event-sg/

And more! Tao will perform the special live performance at “Star Awards Ceremony” which is known for Singapore version of Grammy Awards!!
It’s going to be live so you better check it out!!
We are looking forward to seeing you all in Singapore!!

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Healthy Eating: Oats

Last week, I covered on raisins and its benefits. Today, I will briefly write on oats. Oats has existed in many forms and in many varieties and my all time favorite will be Quaker Oats and I am going to cover some aspects on it. This brand has been in existence for 130 years!

History of Quaker Oats – get to know briefly the downs and ups of this company
http://www.quakeroats.com/about-quaker-oats/content/quaker-history.aspx

Even in oats, there are varieties such as “Old Fashioned”, “Quick”, “Instant” and “Steel Cut”. Don’t understand what I am saying? Refer to the below link, with pictures and details….
http://www.quakeroats.com/oats-do-more/why-oats/our-oat-story

People these days are environment conscious and going “green”. Below is Quaker Oats part of being environmentally friendly….
http://www.quakeroats.com/oats-do-more/for-your-world/oats-and-the-environment

Recipe for Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – my personal favorite
http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipe/vanishing-oatmeal-raisin-cookies.aspx

Recipe for Famous Oatmeal Cookies
http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipe/famous-oatmeal-cookies

And my simple version of oatmeal “snack” is with raisins (Sunmaid). That is something I can never resist….

As mentioned earlier, or simple logic, each of us vary in our nutritional needs.
Practice moderation for any kind of food and always have a variety of greens and colors….
Have liquids in your daily diet – in the form of water, juice and soups…and most importantly, remember to add qualities like gratitude and positiveness in your daily life!

Let’s all enjoy the goodness of oats! 🙂

Goodness of Oats! Esther Neela Blog
Goodness of Oats! Esther Neela Blog

Healthy Eating: Raisins

Everyone would have eaten raisins in our life. Raisins are actually dried grapes. And when I mention raisins, what brand comes to your mind first? Well, for me will be the red boxes SUN MAID. It is widely available in many countries around the world.

Do you know that the “Sun-Maid girl” really existed?
Her name was Lorraine Collett Petersen.

Read the below link to know the history of the “Sun-Maid girl”
http://www.sunmaid.com/cp_sm_subm/the-sun-maid-girl

And coming to the benefits of raisins, we know of some….here is to know more of it….
http://www.sunmaid.com/cp_sm_subm/frequently-asked-questions#q1

History of raisins, anyone? Of course, being a Humanities person, I shall never stop searching for histories of anything…From Ancient Egyptian time, let’s trace the history of raisins….
http://www.sunmaid.com/cp_sm_subm/history-of-raisins-and-dried-fruit

Other than the above, if you constantly have sweet cravings and do not want to indulge in sweet things all the time, try popping some raisins into your mouth. The sweet feeling will subside and you will not be craving for any more sweet things.

And if you are also an oatmeal fan, try adding some raisins into your oat porridge – it is sure yummy and healthy too.

You can also try the same with bran flakes. It helps increase the fiber in your body. But do take note that you must drink enough fluids such as water and juice to “soften” the fiber in your system.

Sun Maid Raisins - Esther Neela Blog

Bran Flakes with Raisins - Esther Neela Blog

Drum Tao Event in Singapore

For those who are keen in Japanese Drums, Drum Tao group is the one to watch for. They will be down in Singapore for a one night event on 17 April, Monday @ 1-Altitude.
I am not able to go – sadly 😦

Below are the details…..

Drum Tao in Singapore @ 1-Altitude - Esther Neela Blog

Below taken from the email as I received…

“Spend memorable moments with TAO at the world’s highest al-fresco bar, 1 Altitude.
There will be photo-shooting and even special live performances by TAO!!!
You can’t just miss this!!!

【DETAILS/TICKET】

●DATE：April 17th  (Mon)
●SCHEDULE：
Door Open @18:00
1st Live 18:30
2nd Live 19:15
3rd Live 20:00
●TICKET: SGD88
(Inclusive of 2 hours free flow and canapes from 6PM-8PM)
●GET TICKETS
https://www.sgepay.com:801/MultiPay/57

T&C: – Admission is from 6PM onwards on 17 Apr 2017 only.
– Present online receipt for admission.
– Incl. 2hr free flow of drinks & canapes from 6PM – 8PM
– Opening of the rooftop bar is subj. to weather condition.
– Non refundable for any cancellation or bad weather.
– Age limit applies. At least 18yo (women) and 21yo (men) after 10PM
– Dress code applies. No singlets / No sleeveless for guys.
– Free standing basis.No guaranteed tables.

For any other enquiries call 1 Altitude at 64380410

[CONTACT]
DRUM TAO: http://www.drum-tao.com/main/english
TAKETA CITY: http://www.taketan.jp/en/information.html
EMAIL: info_overseas@drum-tao.com
DRUM TAO FACE BOOK：https://www.facebook.com/DRUMTAO.JPN/ “

Healthy Living: Myths of Drinking Water

There are many times we are told to drink so much water daily. But is that the truth?
There are many articles in support or disputing it – I am not here to prove anyone right or wrong.
The simple logic I have is that each of our body systems knows how much water we need and it will act accordingly. It is no use forcing yourself to drink water. Once the thirst hits you and you crave for water, go for it. Read the below article or you can also search on your own other articles….
Happy Drinking! 🙂

From The New York Times, “No, You Do Not Have to Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day” by Aaron E. Carroll
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/upshot/no-you-do-not-have-to-drink-8-glasses-of-water-a-day.html?_r=0

Myths of Drinking Water - Esther Neela Blog