Serafina Liew

Jun 19, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Serafina Liew

In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s easy to give in to the convenient calls of potato chips and sweet candy during that midday slump. However, making mindful choices when it comes to snacking can make a huge difference in your mood and energy levels, minus the post-snacking guilt. Here are eight delicious and nutritious snack options that are perfect for the office. 1. Nuts Nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients, healthy fats and protein.

May 14, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Serafina Liew

When we talk about home healthcare, we commonly think of palliative care and respite care. However, the rapid development of digital health tools and increasing acceptance of telemedicine, as well as the burgeoning costs of healthcare and higher demand on hospitals, have combined to trigger a shift towards discharging suitable patients early to recover and regain their independence at home.

May 8, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Serafina Liew

Recovery does not always mean that every single aspect of an illness is treated and gone. While project manager Odie’s* habit of eating and purging has stopped, she still struggles to overcome certain thought patterns that were the initial triggers behind her bulimia. It all started at the age of 13, when she first began to restrict her diet and only eat foods that she deemed healthy, like oat crackers and fruit. However, she soon began vomiting her food out after eating, even the healthy ones.

May 8, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Serafina Liew

“If you are not skinny, you are not beautiful.” Harmful comments such as these are something Rindorii* hears on a daily basis. The 19-year-old college student, who was diagnosed with bulimia seven years ago, shares that her condition began in childhood when she would constantly be body-shamed for being chubbier than those around her. “They made it a point that being skinny is everything and that you are worthless if you’re not skinny and beautiful.

May 7, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Serafina Liew

When someone whose self-confidence is reliant on their physical appearance receives harmful comments on how they look, they could fall into a state of believing they are not good enough. Body image is one of the greatest potential causes of developing eating disorders such as bulimia, according to clinical psychologist Thye Wen Yi. Thye, who provides mental health therapy and counselling services, has a special interest in eating disorders.