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YOUR HEALTH
Get on
the path
to wellness
2 your health
By THERESA BELLE
WOMEN have proved to display
high body image dissatisfaction
over the years, possibly due
to the latent, abiding effects of
mainstream media and the
corresponding social pressure to
look good.
This dissatisfaction has created
a huge market for weight loss
products and services targeted at
women.
Besides the likes of supplement
pills and slimming programmes,
there also exist various diet fads
structured eating patterns that
seemingly deliver the solution for
weight loss concerns.
From the calorie-controlled
Weight Watchers to the highprotein, low-carbohydrate Atkins,
these programmes almost always
propose specified plans in stages
for short-term weight loss. The
desired effects are only achievable
as long as you stick to the
regiment.
Balanced well-being
Moderation is key
Widely acclaimed diet plans
are often endorsed by celebrities,
whose glamour and beauty give
verisimilitude to weight loss
claims.
But no two bodies are the same,
especially when comparing the
average working woman with a
celebrity who has ample
resources at her disposal and the
need to look good as part of her
job.
There are undoubtedly parties
cashing in on these fads, be it
through books, shows,
supplements or endorsements.
Everyday women may be too
preoccupied with other aspects of
life to adopt a healthy, medically
sound diet-and-exercise
approach.
More importantly and
dangerously, however, is that
many modern young women are
attracted to these fads because of
the instant gratification promised.
It is understandable that
Energy needed
per day in calories
1,500
2,000
2,500
If you are:
A woman who is
sedentary
An elderly woman
A teenage girl
An active woman
A very active woman
An underweight woman
Fruits
2 servings of
fruit per day
Eat plenty
Everyday measures
THESE women share their
thoughts on several aspects of
weight loss:
Treats and rewards
Although I ate less processed
sugar, I did not deprive myself of
occasional treats this helped me
stick to my diet plan easily. I
would compensate
G. Prem Shobana
l Changing lifestyles
l Balance and
Samantha
Joseph
credibility It is
generally better to
maintain a
healthy, balanced
diet rather than
overconsume
some foods. Most
diet fads are meant
for temporary gains
(such as weight loss or
detoxification), which is
okay providing they actually
work.
It is therefore important to
speak to professionals in the
field and do your own research
before starting one never rely
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Sound
mind, body,
emotions
AT 47 years old, Aishah Lee had
a successful career as a
beautician and three children.
However, she started getting
easily irritated over trivial issues
and frequently got into
arguments with her husband.
Since her periods started
changing about two years ago,
Lee hardly feels like the woman
she used to be.
Lee was undergoing a phase
in womanhood known as
perimenopause, a phase of life
significantly driven by hormonal
changes.
In this transition phase,
women would still be having
their periods but would also be
going through a host of changes.
This is because their hormone
levels are undergoing the
greatest degree of change.
Hormonal imbalance
Hormonal balance is essential
to all aspects of a womans
reproductive life as it regulates
menstruation, fertility,
menopause and libido.
The main hormones affecting
the menstrual cycle and fertility
are produced by the ovaries and
glands in the brain.
Midlife is when hormonal
imbalances become most
obvious. During this time, the
female hormone oestrogen starts
behaving erratically, causing
much distress to a womans
body, mind and emotions.
Some of the symptoms include
forgetfulness, fat accumulation,
fat redistribution, skin dryness
and loss of skin firmness.
Women in their
perimenopausal years may also
be vulnerable to depression,
anxiety and becoming easily
angry and irritated as hormonal
balance affects our emotional
state.
Hence, stress adversely affects
hormone levels, resulting in
negative moods and increasing
the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
Psychologists have found that
many women in midlife
experience increased stress as
they have to look after children,
work and often care for their
elderly parents too.
Natural therapies
Although women cannot stop
menopause from happening,
they can do much during midlife
to influence how to live their
years ahead in wellness.
Phytonutrients (plant
nutrients) such as genistein soy
isoflavones are helpful in
helping women through times of
hormonal imbalances.
Midlife is when
hormonal
imbalances
become most
obvious. During this
time, the female
hormone oestrogen
starts behaving
erratically.
Genistein is a phytoestrogen
antioxidant and metabolicregulating complex. One of its
main actions as a phytoestrogen
is to mimic the properties of
oestrogen in a selective and
subtle manner.
As a natural phytoestrogen
complex, genistein works
differently from hormone-type
drugs and hormone replacement
therapy, which adds hormones
to the body.
Instead, genistein helps
regulate erratic hormone levels
by filling in the gaps when
oestrogen levels are low and
competes with oestrogen when
its levels are high.
By doing so, genistein
effectively regulates such
hormonal ups and downs in the
body to optimal balance.
As a phytoestrogen, genistein
works differently from evening
primrose oil (EPO). Although
EPO has long been touted as a
hormonal balancing product, it
actually possesses antiinflammatory actions more
suited for pre-menstrual
syndrome (PMS).
Women with weight
challenges would do well to opt
for a non-oily supplement such
as genistein to prevent the
weight gain associated with EPO.
A 2009 study published in
Phytotherapy Research showed
that genistein has additional fatregulating benefits due to its
ability to prevent fat formation,
reduce belly fat and inhibit fat
accumulation in the body.
Lee was recommended to take
organic genistein by one of her
friends who recognised what she
was going through.
After being on it for two
months, she now has more
energy and feels more in control
of her life and relationships with
her friends and family.
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Borderline obsession
Practise a well-balanced
diet and lifestyle to
maintain your well-being.
Wholesome,
holistic approach
weight-quick gimmicks.
Even if they have proved to be
effective, the results rarely survive
the test of time and may cause
detrimental side effects.
Some health conditions may
require specific additions or
restrictions, but these are designed
on scientific bases.
Most diet fads, on the other
hand, have either been revamped
6 your health
l Sensorineural damage
(nerve deafness);
l Otitis media (ear infection);
or
l Presbyacusis (hearing loss
that occurs with old age).
The factors that lead to these
include infections or chronic
illnesses, injuries, genetic factors,
and medication that can damage
hearing.
Prolonged exposure to high
levels of sound and ageing are
also factors leading to hearing
loss.
However, hearing loss can be
detected through carefully
performed hearing tests.
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Classification
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
Obese
Obese Class I
Obese Class II
Obese Class III
(morbid obesity)
Risk of
co-morbidities
Low
Average
Increased
Increased
Moderate
Severe
Very severe
BMI
(Asia Pacific)
<18.5
18.5-22.9
23-24.9
>25
25-29.9
>30
>35
8 your health
Natural extracts
can help boost
testosterone levels
that will drop once
men reach a
certain age.
Testofen is a fenugreek
(Trigonella foenum-graecum)
extract standardised to 50%
Fenuside, which contains more
than 100 phytochemical
constituents.
While fenugreek has multiple
health applications, the active
constituents included in Testofen
have been shown to boost
testosterone levels and increase
Mobility
in pregnancy
A WOMANS body undergoes
many physiological changes
during pregnancy to
accommodate the growing foetus
in her womb.
Because of the short time
given to adapt to the changes,
the body may exhibit certain
symptoms of discomfort such
as pelvic pain, back pain,
constipation and urinary
incontinence.
Physiotherapy that is catered
specifically for womens health
can alleviate these symptoms
and is divided into general,
prenatal and postnatal.
Prenatal physiotherapy
addresses problems during
pregnancy. During pregnancy,
the sacrum and pelvic bones
depend on the ligaments and
muscles to provide joint stability
to facilitate the stretching of
these joints for the expansion of
the pelvis space.
Muscle strengthening
exercises are vital to provide
support and stability to these
joints and reduce pain.
Urinary incontinence is
common during pregnancy due
to increased pressure of the
uterus on the bladder, giving a
pregnant woman less room to
store urine just when it is
becoming more difficult to
control the flow.
By doing the right pelvic floor
exercises such as pilates and
pelvic stability exercise,
pregnant women can have better
bladder control.
Postnatal physiotherapy is
carried out after childbirth to
restore normal muscle and joint
functions. During childbirth,
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Mahkota Medical Centre offers several types of aesthetic treatments. Inset: Dr Sharmini Arumugam.
10 your health
Kuvings Whole
Slow Juicer.
produce.
Nutrients are
only absorbed
after the
digestive
system has
broken down
the tough plant cell
walls, making the
process slow and inefficient.
Kuvings Whole Slow Juicers strong
crushing action is able to break down
these tough plant cell walls to transform
homogenised plant cells into readily
absorbed nutrient-carrying cells.
These cells are absorbed 12 times faster,
which explains the surge of energy felt after
drinking a glass of freshly made green juice.
Studies conducted at NUC Electronic
BioNutrient Lab in Daegu, South Korea, has
found that juice produced using the Kuvings
Whole Slow Juicer contains four times more
nutrients than the average juicer.
Recently, Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer was
voted the Best Slow Juicer by readers of
Malaysian health magazines Natural Health
and Healthy Lifestyle.
For more information, call 03-5885 4151.
Garden of Eden products do not only use natural ingredients but also concentrated plant extracts
for the best results.
is Garden of Eden.
This product range is gentle for those with
sensitive skin and was specially developed
to treat various skin conditions such as
pigmentation, wrinkles, acne and oily skin,
dry skin and stretch marks.
The basis of the Garden of Edens face
serum range is to solely use concentrated
plant extracts (this means each bottle is
undiluted and does not use fillers such as
water, mineral oil), which enables the
product to effectively deliver results as skin
cells absorb concentrated essential nutrients
and antioxidants into the basal layer of the
skin.
With regular use over a few weeks, the
cells are constantly renewed, repaired and
rejuvenated.
Whether it is a pigmentation or wrinkle
problem, Garden of Eden serums promise
a holistic approach to treat various skin
conditions.
For more information, visit your local
pharmacy to know more about Garden
of Eden products.
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Packed with
nutrients
WHITE rice is rice that has had
its hull, bran and germ removed.
Since the bran contains small
amount of oil that can turn
rancid, rice are often polished to
prolong its shelf-life.
However, this process also
strips the rice of essential
nutrients. Unpolished rice or
brown rice has its bran and
germ intact and is considered a
wholegrain option with higher
nutrition value.
There is a variety of brown
rice available in the market and
generally has a nutty flavour and
chewy texture when cooked.
Both white and brown rice
contain similar amounts of
energy, carbohydrates and
protein.
However, brown rice contains
higher amounts of vitamins and
minerals.
The bran of brown rice does
not only provide high fibre
content but also a variety of
colour pigments that may be
beneficial to health.
Given that the varieties of
brown rice contain different
amounts of nutrients and colour
pigments, it is good to include a
variety of them in your diet.
Consuming a diet rich in
wholegrains such as brown rice
is beneficial to health as it may
lower the risk of heart disease,
diabetes and certain cancers
as well as help in weight
management.
Consumers can also get a
variety of texture depending on
the different types of rice they
choose.
Brown rice comes as short,
medium or long grains. Long
grain rice tends to be more
light and fluffy and separates
when cooked.
On the other hand, medium
and short grains tend to cling
together and are more chewy
and tender when cooked.
For your convenience and
daily practical purposes, Serba
Wangi is proud to present its new
innovation ecoBrowns Gold
and ecoBrowns Instant Brown
Rice Beverage, a premix of
three-in-one of brown, red
and black rice, which makes
it convenient and easy for you
to consume three different
types of wholegrain rice.
ecoBrowns Brown Rice
Beverage is formulated as a
highly nutritious beverage that
offers the natural goodness of
three specialty rice grains for a
wholesome diet combination
of 100% natural brown rice, red
rice and black rice ground to
perfection.
To cook ecoBrowns Gold rice,
here is a guideline of the ideal
water-to-rice ratio, soaking time
and cooking time:
l To cook rice the usual way
Add three cups of water for
every cup of ecoBrowns Gold
into the rice cooker.
l Uncooked rice
Store uncooked brown rice
in pest-proof containers with
lids. It can be stored at room
temperature for up to six
months. To prolong the shelf
life of brown rice, you can
store it in an airtight
container in the refrigerator.
l Cooked rice
Cooked rice stored
incorrectly can harbour a
bacteria called Bacillus cereus,
which produces toxins that
causes food poisoning even
after reheating.
There are a few points you
need to remember when
storing and reheating cooked
rice:
at room temperature as
toxins can easily form in
such conditions.
If you plan to store
cooked rice for later use,
cool freshly cooked rice
within an hour after
cooking. You can divide
large quantities of rice
into smaller portions to
reduce the cooling time.
Once cooled, rice should
be stored in a covered
container in the fridge
below 8oC.
Do not keep cooked rice
longer than two days and
do not reheat it more
than once.
Refrigerated rice must
be reheated until it is
piping hot.
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Beauty
&Wellness
AGNES Pauline introduces its
unique and advanced formulation
that integrates concentrated
natural extracts containing healthenriching collagen peptide, soy
isoflavones, Pueraria mirifica,
vitamin C and mixed fruit extracts.
Agnes Pauline was developed
to help maintain female vitality
a natural and effective skin
beauty beverage product for
healthier women.
The Agnes Pauline skin beauty
beverage initiates deep skin
moisturising with its nutrients and
fosters dynamic conditioning and
care for ageing and damaged cells.
It accelerates the rate of cell
renewal and recovery of tissue
functions by increasing the
number of normal cells and
improving cell metabolism as
well as quality of the cells.
A complete recuperation of
body and spirit by giving the body
gentler, softer, more supple and
nourished skin has never been
this easy.
Increasing the amount of
collagen production in the skin
can help in reversing the effects of
sun damage to the skin, reducing
dark spots and fine lines as well
as moisturising your skin.
The cutting-edge enzymatic
technology by Agnes Pauline
involves hydrolysing the complex
helical structure of collagen
Give your body gentler, softer and more nourished skin with the
Agnes Pauline skin beauty beverage.
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Beauty
&Wellness
EVERYBODY knows that taking
care of your skin is important, not
just so that you can look and feel
good but for your overall health
as well.
After all, anything you do to
your body will be reflected in
your skin.
The most basic steps to skincare
include keeping skin hydrated,
protected and clean.
Incorporating these steps into
your daily routine should be a
priority. Here are some tips to
start you off and keep you going.
Hydration
The best way to keep your body
hydrated is to drink water. A
healthy adult requires about
1.5 to two litres of water a day,
depending on how much water
you lose through sweat and
bodily functions.
However, drinking enough
water may not directly affect the
moisture of the skin; genes play a
big part in how dry or oily your
skin naturally is.
Therefore, while you hydrate
your body, also take steps to avoid
factors that can strip your skin of
moisture, such as dry air,
excessive alcohol intake and
harsh soaps that remove the
bodys natural oils.
Drink enough water and wear sunscreen to keep your skin healthy in
Malaysias tropical climate.
Moisturisers
Moisturisers help you look and
feel younger, have softer and more
supple skin, close pores and keep
your skin hydrated by either
attracting water and retaining
moisture or leaving a film on the
skins surface to seal in moisture.
It also helps to defend against
premature ageing, which includes
Cleansers
Sunscreen
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Helping kids
stay active
Children should be exposed to various outdoor activities to set them on the path to healthy living.
Myth
Reality
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Animals for
companionship, healing
pain management clinic in the
United States, for example,
revealed that patients suffering
from chronic pain showed
significant improvements in pain,
fatigue and emotional distress
when accompanied by a therapy
dog in the waiting room.
In fact, an earlier study in 2001
found that the mere presence of a
dog in the room lowered blood
pressure in people suffering from
hypertension who were under
mental stress better than a popular
type of blood pressure medication
did.
Interacting with animals
stimulates the human brain to
release chemicals such as
dopamine, which helps the body
relax, and serotonin, which
contributes to feelings of happiness
and well-being, as well as
hormones such as oxytocin, which
has been shown to reduce feelings
of fear.
or mental capacity.
For example, patients with
communication difficulties may
find it easier and less stressful to
speak to a dog.
The beautiful thing about an
animal is that they are nonjudgmental, patient and will hold
their attention on you. You can
speak to your pet, and they will
listen without judging, says
Anthony Thanasayan, president of
the Malaysian Animal-Assisted
Therapy for the Disabled and
Elderly Association (known as
Petpositive).
In fact, research has shown that
dogs may act as a catalyst to
motivate a patient to talk either
to the human therapist or the
animal and provide an
atmosphere of unconditional
acceptance for the patients slow or
disordered speech.
A 2006 study among people with
aphasia (a speech disorder
stemming from damage to a part of
the brain caused by stroke) found
that though there was no
significant difference between
test results following traditional
speech and language therapy and
animal-assisted therapy, all the
participants indicated that they
found the sessions with the animal
less stressful and more enjoyable,
and that they felt more motivated
in their treatment.
The non-confrontational nature
of the interaction with an animal is
indeed a great motivator.
It even offers the opportunity
for people to practise repetitive
speech and language patterns in a
low-stress environment.
16 your health
Olive polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol help relieve pain and improve physical
function in arthritis patients.
Deep, natural
cleansing
Dr Jessie Chung.
Individuals intoxicated
with chemical toxins
through polluted
environments and an
unhealthy diet will show
signs and symptoms such
as constipation, fatigue,
bloating and headaches.
metals as well as biological toxins is essential
to maintaining your health.
Dr Jessie Chung Super Dtox Program
encourages four major biological processes
in the body neutralising toxins, discharging
toxins from the body, nutrient absorption
and cell regeneration.
Individuals intoxicated with chemical
toxins through polluted environments and
an unhealthy diet will show signs and
symptoms such as constipation, fatigue,
bloating, headaches, backache, arthritis,
allergic reactions, body odour,
haemorrhoids, halitosis, asthma, irritability,
depression, weight loss difficulties and
insomnia.
As toxins continue to accumulate in our
body over a long period of time, it is
essential to purge the toxins and detoxify the
body from time to time; prevention is always
better than cure.
Users of the Dr Jessie Chung Super Dtox
Program claim that they are healthier with
it. Youll be healthier too.
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Advanced
traditional medicine
JIN Bin Group produces
traditional Chinese medicine by
using scientific methods. The
group has more than 30 years of
experience manufacturing
herbal medicines under the
brand Hurixs.
The group is committed to
using premium quality herbs,
innovative and advanced
technologies for the production
lines, and a team of qualified
research and development
personnel to ensure the safety
and quality of its products.
Jin Bin Group manufactures
the formulae at its facility in
Malaysia, surpassing rigorous
Good Manufacturing Practices.
The group controls all phases
of the production process,
including the procurement and
testing of raw ingredients.
It combines outstanding
formulations by its qualified
modern masters of traditional
Chinese medicine with
exceptionally strict standards,
using modern equipment and
methodologies to manufacture
and package the products.
The group employs advanced
technology in herbal extraction
and concentration processes.
Through scientific ways of
producing herbal medicines,
good bioavailability and proper
molecular size of the herbal
extract can be easily absorbed by
the body.
Jin Bin Groups bestseller
Hurixs 600 Fluaway capsule is
traditionally used for relief of flu.
It does not cause drowsiness and
sluggishness after consumption.
Hurixs 600 Fluaway capsule
has won the best OTC (over-thecounter) medicine for flu award
in Watson HWB Awards for six
consecutive years (2010 to 2015).
Hurixs Cool Inhaler helps to
ease nasal congestion and snivel,
provides relief from cold and
resistance of up to 20
levels so that you
can fine-tune your
workout to your
exact needs and
intensify your workout
at your desired pace.
In addition, the Polar
chest strap is included to
help you monitor your
cardio output and maintain
your desired pulse rate.
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Improving
your vision
CATARACTS occur due to the eyes natural
crystalline lens becoming cloudy, causing
blurred vision. It is commonly age-related
although other factors come into play as
well.
The most common symptom of cataracts
is reduced vision although some may
experience faded colour perception as well
as big and frequent changes in glasses
prescription.
The only way to treat cataracts is to
remove them and replace the crystalline
lens with artificial lens.
The method of removing cataracts
involves using ultrasound technology known
as phacoemulsification.
This involves making a very small incision
to remove the cataract and patients
generally experience quick recovery.
The artificial lens can either be monofocal
or multifocal and with or without
astigmatism correction depending on the
eye.
In short, this is a procedure that removes
the cataractous lens and corrects the
refractive power at the same time.
The timing for surgery varies for each
individual. The absolute indication is when
Opceden Fortigen contains collagen peptides that promote joint health for an active lifestyle.
Personalised care
HEALTH and medical care products have
become greatly user-oriented and accessible
thanks to retail outlets such as the Homecare
Shop.
With more than 30 centres in peninsular
Malaysia and Singapore, this retail arm of
supplier Pinang Medical Supplies offers a
wide range of equipment and appliances to
ease everyday living for people of all ages.
Our centres are modelled to reflect a
focus on lifestyle with colourful and lively
displays for high-end offerings.
We found shopping malls to be the best
location for these shops as customers often
need to feel, touch and experience these
products first-hand to understand their
benefits, says Teh Teong Ei, chief executive
officer of Pinang Medical Supplies.
Teh explains that many people still have a
negative perception about wheelchairs,
when they are actually important mobility
assistance equipment not only for the
elderly or disabled but also children born
with disabilities and those with temporary
injuries.
There is a need for greater awareness
about the functions and features of mobility
assistance equipment before we can
effectively overcome the stigma associated
with being unwell or disabled. This will go
hand-in-hand with our efforts to raise the
standard of family wellness and care with
our offerings, he says.
Wheelchairs must be suited to the needs
of an individual. Homecare Shop also has a
wheelchair clinic in Subang that specialises
in safety and comfort measures for the
elderly, paraplegic people and many more.
Customers will benefit from the
consultation of an occupational therapist
who is able to advise on size and type of the
personalised wheelchair that matches their
conditions of disability.
A wide range of imported, renowned
brands are on offer at this shop, with
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Juvanex de-Carb is
designed to cleanse
and rejuvenate your
body in seven days.
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Reds
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Plasters
for relief
TIGER Balm has been a trusted brand for
generations in relieving a range of aches and
pains. Over the years, the special formula
has been reworked and remodelled to offer
a wide range of revolutionary products that
includes medicated oils, creams and gels.
Today, the brand incorporates medicated
plasters in its portfolio of products. These
come in two variants warm and cool.
Tiger Balm Plaster (Warm) contains
ingredients such as menthol, mentha oil,
eucalyptus oil and capsicum extract.
These alleviate muscular fatigue and pain,
stiff shoulder, contusions, sprains, backaches
and arthritic pains. It is quick permeating
and its warm action provides speedy relief
that provides comfort for hours.
Tiger Balm Plaster (Cool) is made from
ingredients such as menthol, mentha oil and
eucalyptus oil, which provide long-lasting
relief from pain, stiff neck and shoulders,
muscle aches, arthritic and back pains,
contusions and sprains.
Similarly, it provides fast relief and cooling
comfort for hours.
Tiger Balm Plasters are an analgesic
(painkiller). They are also a mild antiinflammatory product.
Once applied, the ingredients are quickly
absorbed into the skin to stimulate blood
circulation, which helps to expedite the
healing process.
The special features of Tiger Balm Plasters
include:
l Non-woven material Allows
ventilation and is stretchable. It is gentle to
the skin and can be peeled off easily.
l Hydrogel pack Contains Tiger Balm
special formulation and provides lasting
relief for hours.
l Strong adhesive For extra stronghold
at knee cap, elbow and joint areas.
To apply, first clean and dry the affected
area. Peel off the protective film and apply
the plaster, changing it once or twice a day,
depending on ones condition.
One should apply the plaster half an hour
after bathing and remove the plaster an
hour before bathing.
Tiger Balm Plasters are available in two
sizes small or large to suit specific needs.
They are sold in packs of two and are
available at all major retailers, supermarkets
and pharmacies.
KKLIU No.1553/2015
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Holistic wellness
EMPLOYEES are the biggest assets of any
organisation. Having happy, productive
people creates a positive effect on the
working environment as well as the
companys growth.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey
2011 found that more than 2.6 million adults
were unhealthy and had stress issues
at work. This shocking find is a warning sign
for Malaysians, especially working adults, as
their declining health will affect the
profitability and competitiveness of their
respective employers and corporations.
Fortunately, most work-related diseases
can be prevented with holistic wellness
programmes.
Wellness Academy offers holistic
healthcare education and nutrition
consultancy, which are aimed at
empowering organisations in creating
workplace wellness through a range of
professional workshops, customised training
sessions, health screening tests
and nutrition consultancy.
Wellness Academy comprises a team of
experienced healthcare professionals and
nutritionists who are passionate in
educating and inspiring corporate
companies and the public to make healthy
choices to get fit and live well.
There are three main platforms developed
by Wellness Academy the corporate
wellness programme for the workplace,
nutrition course for the public and customdesigned corporate wellness retreat.
The corporate wellness programme helps
employees get healthier, even if that means
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THE portable German nutritional screening
bio resonance 1cell test device is now
available in Malaysia to better equip doctors
in delivering nutritional advice to patients.
Nutrition is the key to a good immune
system. As doctors, you should feel wellequipped to guide your patients on their
nutritional health and wellness programme.
In 25 minutes, you can receive a 27-page
report that includes:
l Vitamin indicators (vitamins C, D3, E,
B17, B12, K and nine other types)
l Mineral indicators (calcium,
magnesium, potassium, chromium and 12
other types)
l Antioxidant indicators (co-enzyme Q10,
phytoestrogen, zinc, superoxide dismutase
and 10 others)
l Essential fatty-acid indicators (omega-3,
omega-6 and omega-9)
l Amino acid indicators (23 types)
l Toxin indicators (to detect toxic metals,
chemicals and radiation)
l Microbiology indicators (fungus,
bacteria, moulds, virus, parasites and
post-virus)
l Electromagnetic fields (EMF) and
extremely low-frequency (ELF) fields
indicators (14 types of electromagnetic
waves)
The Cell
Wellbeing Bio
Resonance
Profiler.
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Domestic violence often goes unreported. Educate yourself about it and what to do when you
come across it.
Realities
of violence
GENDER inequality is still a critical issue
around the world. Gender-based violence,
particularly violence against women and
girls, is one of the most prevalent human
rights violations in the world.
According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), gender norms, roles
and relations can influence health outcomes
and affect the attainment of mental, physical
and social health and well-being.
Gender inequality limits access to quality
health services and contributes to avoidable
morbidity and mortality rates in women and
men throughout the course of their lives.
The United Nations Population Fund
estimates that worldwide, one in three
women experience physical or sexual abuse
in her lifetime.
It states that gender-based violence
undermines the health, dignity, security and
autonomy of its victims, yet it remains
shrouded in a culture of silence.
This is reflected in the WHOs statement
that until recently, violence against women
and girls has been largely invisible within
national and international statistics and
surveillance systems.
This is because such violence is often
hidden and stigmatised and also often
socially sanctioned.
American politician and presidential
candidate Hilary Clinton said, Beating
women is not cultural, its criminal and it
needs to be addressed and treated as such.
This was in 2011, referring to the abuse of
women protestors by authorities in Egypt
during the early stages of its recent political
upheaval and part of a broader speech that
argued that peacemaking efforts around
the world would benefit from greater
involvement by women.
Though this big-picture view does have
truth in it, efforts closer to the ground to
bring violence against women to light and
put a stop to it are difficult.
In Malaysia, cultural and societal norms
often see incidences of domestic violence
being swept under the rug, with family
members helping to hide the truth and the
authorities either powerless or unwilling to
take action.
So what can you do? Keeping an eye out
for incidences of domestic violence and
e ul c ntact
l The Womens Aid Organisation
(WAO) provides resources and support
for women survivors of domestic abuse
and their children.
WAO helpline: 03-7956 3488
SMS Tina at 018-988 8058 for a friend
to talk to
l Talian Nur, the national helpline,
operates a 24/7 counselling service for
people experiencing violence.
Call 15999
l The All-Womens Action Societys
Telenita Helpline provides counselling
and legal information to women in crisis
and anyone who faces gender-based
violence.
Telenita Helpline: 03-7877 0224
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Useful contacts
l Be proactive Be it at school
or in the office, if you think that
girls or women are being treated
unfairly because of their gender,
speak up. Speak to someone in
authority about how things are
being done. Getting a group of
like-minded individuals together
will help get your voice heard.
l Take a good look at yourself
Whether you are a man or a
woman, examine your thoughts
and actions closely.
Do you hold on to outdated
traditional beliefs about gender