Wel-Bloom Columns

Written by: Nutritionist Li-Wen Chen — February 21, 2025 Digital Overload Fuels Eye Fatigue from Screens—Quick Eye Health Solutions Give You a Competitive Edge Since the digital revolution began in the 1980s, screens have become central to daily life. From smartphones and computers to tablets, digital devices are now essential for work, study, and entertainment. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this trend, making remote work and online learning the norm. However, this growing digital dependence has raised a new health…

Written by: Nutritionist Maureen Chen   An Everlasting Demand for Weight Loss: From Low-Carb Diets to Medical Assistance 　　Starting the day with chocolate toast and a large iced milk tea, enjoying curry fried chicken rice for lunch, sipping on bubble tea with cake in the afternoon, and grabbing snacks at the night market in the evening — “It’s fine, right? I’ve had a tough day and deserve a treat!” In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to give in to stress…

Kobayashi Red Yeast Rice Scandal Raises Food Safety Concerns, Yet the Demand for Cardiovascular Health Support Remains Strong   International Food Safety Alert: Red Yeast Rice Supplements In March 2024, Kobayashi red yeast rice supplements were found to be contaminated with Puberulic Acid, leading to numerous cases of kidney damage. By the end of November, the crisis had escalated to 540 hospitalizations and 397 deaths[1]. This incident has severely damaged the reputation of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical and its supply chain partners.…

Too tired to read? Just listen instead!｜Dual International Certifications   The Race for Superior Quality and Flavor is Heating Up! Health Foods Must be Both Nutritious and Delicious!   Written by: Nutritionist Maureen Chen As global health awareness continues to rise, consumers’ expectations for food now extend beyond taste to encompass safety, functionality, and overall experience. Brands across various sectors, from convenience stores and bubble tea shops to fresh milk brands, are increasingly highlighting international awards and certifications to capture…

Too tired to read? Just listen instead!｜PMS Symptom Management   Mood Swings During Menstrual Periods: Not the Mind, but PMS as the Hidden Cause   Many women experience mood swings before their period, becoming unusually sensitive to jokes from friends, comments from colleagues, or perceived neglect from loved ones. These emotional changes are often accompanied by physical symptoms like dizziness, bloating, pain, swelling, and even sleepless nights that can impact next-day alertness. Far from being imagined, these symptoms are likely…

Why the Rush for Diuretic Teas? Uncovering the Causes of Edema Affecting 30 Million People   Pursuing the Perfect Body: A Surge of Solutions in the Market Do you notice your appearance fluctuating between slim and bloated when you look in the mirror? Do your shoes feel tight by the afternoon? Before assuming it’s a weight issue, it could be water retention, also known as edema. A simple way to check for edema is by pressing the inside of your…