When we think of aromatherapy, we usually think of an afternoon of massage in a spa, with scents and oils. Well, aromatherapy is more than that. It has a long history of usage in human civilization, from Egypt to Greece, and from Rome to China. And they usually have origin stories that are quite legendary.
Have you heard of Yuka Kinoshita? She is a Japanese Mukbang (eating show) YouTuber who has more than 5 million subscribers and is well known for her big appetite. She recently just uploaded a video of her enjoying our local cuisine which was ordered from Singapore Holic Laksa, a Singaporean food restaurant that is based
What is the meaning of true happiness? Many of us equate happiness to wealth and success. That was what Singaporean doctor Richard Teo thought too, until he was diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Teo came from a below-average family. Since young, he was taught that happiness comes from success and success is about being wealthy. With
Taiwan’s Jade Mountain (Yushan), the highest peak in Taiwan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) above sea level is one of Asia’s mountain climbing hotspots. However, this 8-year-old boy, Zou Zegang, wanted to conquer the Jade Mountain, because he hopes that he could be as close as possible to his late mother in heaven. 23rd August 2019, the father,
On August 8 2019, two Singaporeans went missing while kayaking in Malaysia. The couple were separated from their 13-people group and had been missing since then. It was only until the 6th day when the body of the woman had been found. However, the authorities called off the search operation for the man on the
Open since November 2017, Paradigm Mall JB is one of the largest malls in Johor with over 500 retail shops sitting in its seven-storey building. Its ideal location within the Skudai district and is only around 15.5km from Woodlands Checkpoint, making it easily accessible to not only locals but also tourists, especially Singaporeans. Here are
While full-time domestic helpers are indispensable to many Singaporean families, there are a growing number of households who find it difficult to justify hiring a full-time maid. These include those who live alone, or families whose adult children are rarely at home. For such households, who only need a little domestic help, hiring a part-time
By Vibrant Dot Staff Everyone wants to save money with their purchases, but no one wants to scour for coupons or discount codes that don’t work – mainly because they’re either expired or just click-bait. Luckily, there are thousands of popular in-stores and online stores that now offer cashback for every purchase. This is a great
[New Tang Dynasty News, July 09, 2019] A wave of “Bottle Cap Challenge” (#BottleCapChallenge) has hit social media recently. The basic idea of this challenge is to unscrew a bottle cap with a kick, without toppling the bottle itself. Many martial arts stars, models, celebrity actors and singers have since attempted the challenge, showing off
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Twenty years ago, on July 20, nearly 1 in 10 Chinese citizens became enemies of the state solely because they wished to live their lives according to the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Today, Falun Gong is peacefully practised by over 100 million people in more than 80 countries. In addition, the spiritual practice
Imagine being trapped in a cave, unsure if any help will arrive. Fear and despair have begun to well up. “Is there still hope of survival?” you think to yourself. That was the situation twelve Thai boys and their football coach found themselves in, in 2018. Trapped in a flooded cave complex for over two
Its appears that there is no lack of sexual harassment scandals reported worldwide. These scandals have ensnared public figures from disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein to famous director Doze Niu. While the verdicts against them are not out yet, such cases have galvanised public support for victims of sexual harassment. As outrage against sexual harassment gained
By Vibrant Dot Staff If you have watched period dramas, especially Chinese ones, you would often see wizened men cultivating in secluded misty mountains. Perhaps you found yourself admiring their determination, but also wondered if all cultivation practices are solitary and mystical. Improving Over 100 Million Lives 27 years ago, on May 13, Mr Li
By Vibrant Dot Staff “Raising a child is challenging. Raising a child alone is even more so.” —Slogan of AWARE Singapore for the launch of # asinglelove. Motherhood is not an easy journey. Taking care after bundles of joy also brings pain and sorrow. The hardest part of motherhood for a woman is dealing with
By Vibrant Dot Staff Liza Foong and her daughter Vanessa Wang were rushing to meet us on the day of the interview when 18-year-old Vanessa fell down along the way. After apologising for being late, Liza sat down and regaled us with her colourful and gleeful account of raising a child with autism. Throughout the
By Vibrant Dot Staff Do you dare to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,850m above sea level? Taming Mount Everest has long been an endeavour sought after by many intrepid travellers, but the treacherous terrain, situated in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal and Tibet, is also a deadly zone that has
When we visited 1 Academy on a Saturday afternoon, the students were busy doing experiments with the latest science kits that Mr. Howard Yu had brought from China. “The children like the equipment, which is in line with the syllabus. The aeroplane experiment is very comprehensive and detailed,” said Mr Yu, the 43-year-old founder of
By June Low | When people agree to disagree, we often hear them say, “That’s true for you but not for me,” or “That’s just your perspective.” Sounds familiar? Chances are, they’re representing postmodernist thinking. Many scholars have tried to define postmodernism, but a wide range of definitions exist. And that is the exact
Around 20,000 primary and secondary school students in Singapore are diagnosed with dyslexia. An average of one to two students could be dyslexic in a class of 40, according to Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS). Dyslexia is commonly known as a reading disorder. People who have dyslexia have trouble reading, spelling and writing words, sounding
