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Staying Healthy During #covid19: Diet, continued (Part 2 of 4)
This is part 2 of a 4 part series about staying healthy during #covid19 (if you missed part 1 about healthy beverages, particularly #bonebroth and #kombucha, click here). Now it's time to focus on the fun stuff: healthy treats! If you know me, you're well aware that...
Staying Healthy During #covid19: Diet (Part 1 of 4)
Life has changed a lot for everyone since #covid19 has emerged, but we must do whatever we can to consciously keep ourselves as healthy as possible. In order to do this, we need to be mindful of our diet (parts 1 and 2), exercise regularly (part 3), and also find ways...
The Importance of #Kindness and #Compassion, Especially During #Covid19
After hearing a gut-wrenching recount of a friend who was tested positive for #covid19, I knew I had to write a post on the importance of #kindness and #compassion. Don't get me wrong, the medical care which the friend and the family received was not the issue (they...
Why is everyone talking about social distancing and flattening the curve? #Covid19
Before panicking about the fact that Thailand is in a State of Emergency from today March 26th until April 30th (subject to extension), let me share facts as informed by the Australian Embassy in Thailand. What has been closed down? Exceptions include take-away...
Why is everyone talking about social distancing and flattening the curve? #Covid19
By now the coronavirus has spread globally and everyone is (if they aren't they should be) talking about being socially responsible by taking part in #socialdistancing to #flattenthecurve. Until last week I didn't personally know anyone that has the coronavirus (now I...
Coronavirus: Fear VS Facts Part 2
It's been over two weeks since our initial post about the coronavirus (you can find that post here) and since #COVID-19 is still such a hot topic, this week's post is focused on the updated facts since then. The WHO issues Situation Reports for Coronavirus disease...
Coronavirus: Fear VS Facts
Everyone's talking about being scared of the coronavirus, but what are the facts? As per the World Health Organization, in December 2019 there was a cluster of pneumonia cases in China which is now known as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This is a new virus and what's...
Thoughts on Healthy Food from a Yakitori and Burger Expert
Chet Adkins, Chef/Owner of JUA Izakaya and Little Market is a dear friend and one of our favorite chefs in Bangkok. He knows how to make meals that are extremely high in quality, wholesome, and delicious. One fine Saturday night, while enjoying his poke bowl alongside...
Interview with a Nurse on the Frontlines of #COVID19
My college roommate (and bestie!) Barbara Jenkins is a Nursing Supervisor at hospital in San Francisco, California. I think of her often because I know she puts her life at risk everyday when she goes into work. We finally got a chance to catch up and I realized that...
Enliven’s Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are here! This means lots of celebrations filled with delicious food and drink. We firmly believe in enjoying ourselves while keeping our health and wellness in check so we've created a series of tips for staying healthy during the holidays: Our favorite...
Only take antibiotics if you absolutely need to!
This week's post is prompted by World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18-24, 2019) I've spent majority of my life in Bangkok. I was born at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital (now one of our trusted partners!) and lived in downtown Bangkok until I was 9 years old. For...
Vitamin IVs: Help or Hindrance?
I’m a person focused on having a routine and I believe this keeps me both physically and mentally healthy (and sane). I aim to intermittently fast for at least 16 hours a day for 5 days a week (to let the cells in my body rest, rebuild and repair), workout 3-5 to...