Feel Stress Free app featuring Thrive

Working in the medical profession poses me to high risk of developing anxiety and depression. This is a well known fact as we are responsible for lifes and have to make life changing decisions everyday. We also have to sacrifice time with friends and family due to work. Not everyone around us can understand the level of commitment our job require. Long hours of working also makes us more vulnerable emotionally.


I have just finished my grueling 48 hours shift while suffering from diarrhoea. I had to endure severe stomach cramps and dehydration while attending to patients who are more ill than me. It's a festive season in Malaysia now so there are very few healthcare staff on call. I'm left to on call for the nephrology department.

Feel Stress Free is a very handy tool. The calm background music immediately melts the stress away. The genie guide is so adorable. Firstly, I was assessed based on the level of stress and depression, as well as how I cope with it. This allows me to be mindful about what happened and my response.

It can be difficult to fall asleep after a hectic day at work as my brain is still replaying what if scenarios that could have happened to my ill patients.

I was recommended to perform a 5 minute deep breathing exercise then progressive muscle relaxation after work. So glad to have a off day! The recommendations do change according to your mood meter.




These exercises are simple but very important and have been proven to relieve stress and anxiety. I really enjoy the cute interface and the interactive genie guiding me through the exercises. The relaxation exercise of the day ended with a very encouraging note.

There's also a Zen garden if you feel creative and artistic. Again, a way to practise mindfulness.



If you feel positive, you can also write a message in a bottle to your friends in distress to encourage them.

In medical school, we were taught about all these but never really practised them until I realise that stress is really wrecking my ability to enjoy life. Thanks to my mentor Dr Craig Hassed! I can really embrace the importance of mindfulness now.


Get your own copy of Feel Stress Free today! The ultimate and proven stress buster great for everyone.

All young Taiwan skincare products featuring Swissvita Malaysia

After all these sleep deprived years, working and sacrificing my youth for my patients as well as my growing baby Bing; I have to pamper myself.

I'm so lucky to get an invitation from swissvita Malaysia to try their skincare products. I have facial eczema so I'm very careful when it comes to selection of facial products. Swissvita uses natural ingredients and it's hypoallergenic. Moreover, it's paraben and MCI free :) Great for sensitive skin. Swissvita also uses environmentally friendly packaging- medical grade aluminum to reduce plastic waste.

Here's a guide from WebMD about how to build a good skin care routine. Basic steps are removing makeup, cleansing, toning then moisturising. Each step is as essential and cannot be overlooked if you want flawless skin. I do not usually put on makeup except for the odd occasions because I believe with good skincare routine, one does not need makeup. Makeup is used to conceal the imperfections, perhaps to enhance certain features.


First from left -cleanser, toner and serum

 Swissvita Micrite 3D All Use Cleanser Cream


This cleanser contains extract from the Miracle tree. The name of it already makes me excited about the miracle that's about to happen to my face. Read this to find out what the miracle tree is all about.

The cleanser is so gentle to the skin yet is able to remove dirts and impurities effectively. This is due to the action of AC-11, another botanical wonder.



Swissvita Acne Solution Skin Balancing toner

Finally found a brand that can solve my acne problems without leaving my sensitive too dry, hence preventing my eczema from recurring. Not only does it hydrate my skin, but it also clears up clogged pores and alleviates acne. My face usually gets really oily even before lunch hour at work. But since using the toner, this has improved dramatically.


Swissvita Acne Solution Serum

I have always skipped using serum in my skincare routine. How I have erred in the past! Serum is great to help your skin to absorb all the natural goodness this product has to offer.

Organic willow herb extract helps to regain oil water balance. Penitential locks moisture in. Olive leaf abstract relieves blemishes. Caviar lime extract gently exfoliates to reveal glowing and flawless skin. Who needs makeup when you have all these goodness on your face?

My acne prone face before using the products. No filter ok.

This is my face after using Swissvita Acne Solution Kit. Tada!

After 3 weeks.

Youthful without blemishes! Thank you Swissvita.

Taiwan food fair @kuantan

Hands up- who doesn't like Taiwanese hawker food? Recently went to this food fair held at 斗母宫. This is their official Facebook page.

Look at the wonderful stalls!

Among the popular snacks-

Lord of the fries.
 It's indeed one of the best snacks around. It's about 20cm long. Very cripsy on the outside, coated with a layer of spicy sauce. And a stark contrast of soft inside.


Mouthwatering curry fish balls! I feel like eating the whole pot!

Spitfire mozzarella chicken
Designed for cheese lovers. Just taste like all the most sinful food combined. A thick layer of melted cheese coating fried popcorn chickens with French fries as the base.

Juicy  爆浆丸
Basically means pork balls with juicy interior. Similar to the concept of Xiaolongbao.

And nobody shall leave without tasting fried oysters simply because they are huge and so iconic of Taiwanese street food.

The other symbolic food is definitely stinky tofu. The one sold here is infused by tea. Not for the fainthearted.

I rate it 7/10 (it's great that one can satisfy all the cravings but the price is a tad too expensive).

Koi Zen Japanese cuisine kuantan

There are already two Koi Zen branches in kuantan. There's one at putra square.

The original restaurant is at star city along jalan beserah.

That shows how popular the place is. We love having lunch there because the set is simply very cheap for Japanese. Of course more discount is always welcomed. Got an additional 20% discount off using offpeak.

We ordered ala carte this time.

Spicy seafood ramen. The gravy just has the right punch and flavor. Generous portion of fresh seafood. There's also a dollop of scrambled egg which blends in very well.

Teriyaki unagi don. The eel is just simply yummy! Would be better if the rice is flavored with some gravy.



Mixed sushi and sashimi set! Sushi tastes pretty standard. Sashimi is an assorted selection of tuna，salmon and cod fish-so thick and so fresh!


Look at their lunch set menu. Mouthwatering!

Great place to hang out as well. Good for mini gatherings.

I rate it 8/10!

Master Mee restaurant Kuantan

For those who have been reading, you probably can guess that I really like noodles. So this is another noodle place that's worth going. Master Mee is there brainchild of the Chinese national who opened Beijing noodles initially.

So we expect awesome dumplings! I have always loved Shang Hai dumplings since my medical school days. These dumplings just satisfy my cravings.

The noodles are also handmade. Thumbs up for the chewiness and the fact that it's preservative free!

One can also order seaweed soup or Chinese herb soup. But I seriously think that you should try their dumplings.

They also have a secret master recipe for their chili sauce. It gives you a strong punch of spiciness and complement the noodle dish very well.

I rate this 7.5/10! (I think the quality of dumplings had deteriorated since I last visited)

Can't find any link for the place yet. But it's along Lorong Tun Ismail 8 near Just Relax cafe. 

Li Kou Fu restaurant

Another great place to have lunch. We often visit the place for a quick lunch during workdays. Li Kou Fu is fully air conditioned and always full of customers.

Braised Sungai Lembing noodles in tomato gravy. One of the must eats here because it's famous. Flavor wise, the whole dish just tastes harmonious.

Vermicelli with bitter gourd fried egg in Chinese wine soup. The bitter gourd does not taste bitter at all! In fact it goes so well with the egg and soup. One just can't help but savor the yumminess.

Home made pork balls with noodle soup topped with cripsy fried bean curd skin. The pork balls are huge and full of flavor. Juicy. Enough said.

Great place for a short hangout.
I rate it 7.5/10 (could be better if the portion is bigger).

Homemade soy milk

I am so glad we decided to buy this Phillip soy milk machine. One of my best investments.

Want to make healthy soymilk minus all the trouble straining and squeezing soymilk? This kitchen aid is the way to go!

Soak soy bean overnight in filtered water. I used a cup full for one serving (use the measuring cup provided).

Keep the beans in the fridge.

Simply chuck the beans into the machine and fill up filtered water until the minimum level.

Set the machine to soymilk option then press start.

The machine will do the job from grinding to boiling the beans to perfection.

After half an hour, a long beep hails the best fresh soymilk in town!

Strain the soybean using the filter provided.

Flavor the soymilk with sugar as desired.

It's that easy!