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Resipi kesihatan mudah di bulan Ramadhan!

2011-07-20T07:44:00.006+08:00

Tinggal beberapa minggu sahaja lagi umat Islam akan berpuasa di bulan Ramadhan. Berpuasa bukan sahaja diamalkan oleh umat Islam, tetapi agama lain juga menyarankan pengikutnya untuk berpuasa untuk menyucikan diri.

"Seluruh pakar perubatan telah bersetuju bahawa kantung perut yang penuh disebabkan banyak makan adalah punca utama kepada bermacam-macam penyakit terutamanya kegendutan yang menyebabkan timbulnya sub penyakit lain. Maka, puasa adalah satu-satunya cara yang dapat memelihara anggota badan daripada semua penyakit kerana melaluinya unsur-unsur racun di dalam makanan dapat dineutralkan setelah berpadu di antara satu sama lain. Dalam bidang perubatan, kesan lapar adalah lebih baik daripada penggunaan ubat secara berterusan. Manusia digalakkan berpuasa walaupun tidak menghadapi sebarang penyakit. Ini kerana ia dapat membersihkan badan dari racun-racun yang berkumpul di dalamnya.

Banyak kajian perubatan mengaitkan berpuasa dengan memberi peluang organ-organ di dalam sistem badan (terutamanya sistem pencernaan/penghadaman) untuk berehat. Jadi, berpuasa adalah jalan terbaik bagi memulihkannya kerana dengannya wujud satu sistem baru dalam badan yang bertindak mematikan sel-sel lama / toksin untuk digantikan dengan sel-sel baru yang lebih baik dan bertenaga." - Disertasi, Kebaikan Berpuasa 07

Lingzhi sememangnya sudah dikenali dengan keistimewaannya untuk menyahtoksin hingga ke peringkat sel. Jadi, puasa adalah masa yang paling sesuai untuk seseorang yang betul-betul ingin mencuci dan menguatkan sistem dalam badan dan mengambil Lingzhi. Di sini, disertakan resipi yang lazat dan menarik untuk dicuba :)

Resipi I

1 paket Vita King

2 paket Jia Hor Hi Fibre

3 paket Jia Hor Soya Protein

4 paket Yung Kien Pollen (granular)

Air sejuk / susu / jus buah-buahan

Cara-caranya :

Semua bahan digoncang sekali dan minum serta merta. Baik jika diminum ketika sahur. Campuran air ini akan memberi rasa kenyang dan segar (tidak menggigil) sepanjang hari.

Vitaking dan Pollen akan memberi tenaga sepanjang hari untuk bekerja. Hi Fibre berfungsi untuk mencuci usus. Juga mengandungi Lingzhi yang membantu penyaktoksinan badan. Soya Protein pula untuk membantu pembentukan sel-sel baru.

Mudah dan tidak mengambil masa yang lama untuk disediakan. Tidak perlulah untuk bangun awal pagi untuk masak ketika sahur :P Campuran ini juga sangat disyorkan kepada sesiapa yang ingin mempunyai bentuk badan yang ideal / menurunkan berat badan :)

Resipi II

2 paket Jia Hor Hi Fibre

2 paket Jia Hor Soya Protein

1 biji pisang

Ais / aiskrim vanila (untuk lebih sedap)

Air

Cara-caranya :

'Blend' semua bahan dan minum! Kanak-kanak juga akan menggemari resipi ini. Sesuai untuk sahur dan berbuka.

Resipi III

1 paket CEO 3 in 1

1 paket CEO 4 in 1

2 paket Jia Hor Soya Protein

Air

Cara-caranya :

Larutkan 2 peket CEO Cafe terlebih dahulu dengan air panas. Goncang 2 peket Protein bersama air sejuk. Setelah campuran CEO Cafe menjadi suam, tuangkan protein kedalam CEO.

** Protein haruslah dilarutkan dengan air suam/ sejuk untuk tidak membunuh enzim didalamnya. Minuman ini sangat memberi tenaga sepanjang hari dan membantu terutamanya pesakit gastrik.

Resepi IV

2 paket CEO Cafe (3 in 1 / 4 in 1)

Cara-caranya :

Bancuh dalam 1 cawan dan minum. Boleh diminum panas atau sejuk.

CEO Cafe boleh memberi kesegaran untuk memulakan hari dan memberi tenaga sepanjang hari. Ia mengandungi Yung Kien Ganoderma untuk membantu proses penyahtosikan badan yang lebih efektif.

Selain itu, sudah tentu resipi-resipi ini boleh dicuba juga selain daripada bulan puasa. Apa kata mulakan sekarang?Selamat mencuba! :)

**Informasi tambahan: Greenzhi Toothgel sangat membantu untuk mengelakkan nafas / mulut berbau :)

Digunakan sebagai ubat gigi biasa ketika membersihkan gigi. Jika masalah mulut berbau masih tidak dapat diatasi, telan 1-2 inci gel Greenzhi untuk pembersihan dari dalam. (Terutama untuk orang yang mengalami resdung / mempunyai banyak lendir di dalam tekak). Jangan risau, ianya selamat untuk dimakan serta telah mendapat pengiktirafan Halal dari JAKIM.

**Sumber artikel dari Ms Iris. Terima kasih. :)

How do cancer cells grow?

2011-07-06T14:45:00.002+08:00

1) Acidic Body
normal pH(potential of hydrogen) body is 7.35-7.45
<7.35-acidic body . cancer cells will only grow in an acidic body

2) Toxin accumulation

major contribution is from the food we eat. make sure to choose your food intake well. with the lifestyle most people live now, toxins can't be avoided eg coking oil, perfumes, room spray

3) Lack of oxygen

consuming process food use up a lot of oxygen during digestion. lack of exercise take a moment to breathe in/out deep

4) Low Immunity

How Yung Kien Ganoderma can help to prevent cancer:

1) neutralize pH body

2) detoxify up to cellular level

3) lingzhi is research proved to increase oxygen level by 1.5x

4) strengthen immune system (accredited by Taiwan's ministry of health)

**Article submitted by Ms Iris. Thank you. :)

Early Symptoms of Cancer

2011-07-06T14:41:00.002+08:00

Something learned from previous class on cancer. Good info :)

Most people thought cancer can only be detected when it is already at terminal stage. But actually, there are early symptoms of cancer.

1) ENERVATION
easily tired / weak
body can't re-energize quickly
*it is better to rest when feeling tired rather than force your body to work

2) TOXEMIA
toxin starts to accumulate inside the body
* flu is actually a way of detoxify but mostly people will put down the process by taking medicine and results increasing the accumulation of toxins. Drinking lots of water will help the process of detoxify

3) IRRITATION
too much toxins has accumulated and the body is looking for other ways to wash off toxins out from system eg through skin

4) INFLAMMATION
all diseases end with 'itis' eg gingivitis, hepatitis show that body starts to inflame

5) ULCERATION
eg gastric ulcer, mouth ulcer

6) INDURATION
the process where the body try to isolate the damage cells. This isolated group of cells is called tumour. At this point, doc will do a biopsy

7) FUNGATION
process where body force the tumour to become cancerous

Observe the changes of your body. Eat healthy and live well. InsyaAllah everything will be good :)

**Article submitted by Ms Iris. Thank you! :)

Safety Assured Products

2011-06-28T12:06:00.004+08:00

Shuang Hor hereby declares that all its health-care products are free from DEHP and safe for consumption.

Yung Kien Factory, a professional manufacturer of the comprehensive range of health-care products exclusively marketed by Shuang Hor Group's of companies, uses only raw ingredients that are subject to the most stringent screening procedures and processed to meet the highest benchmark in product quality, thus ensuring conformity to regulations on consumer health and safety. As our products do not contain DEHP, or Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, they are absolutely safe for long-term consumption.

For more information on the safety aspects of Shuang Hor products, please log on to Double Crane website.

Source taken from http://www.shuanghor.com.my

CANCER : Chapter 1

2011-05-27T02:15:00.012+08:00

GERMANIUM CURED THE IMPENDING DOWNFALL OF THE CANCER THAT HAD BEEN GIVEN UP BY A DOCTOR

"Could you please save my father's life?"

Isabel's plead for help repeated itself in my mind. The diagnosis of Isabel's father, Mr M ..., was not new to me - CANCER ... 6 months left ... NO HOPE of recovery.

It was a rainy April afternoon when Mr M's daughter came to my office. She was having a difficult time speaking, and I was having difficulty understanding her story. According to the doctors, Isabel's father was given ONLY 6 MONTHS to live and in reality she felt as if he had already passed away. After listening to her tearful story, I asked for an explanation of her father's condition in detail.

"It was only months ago that he began having difficulty relieving himself. He was in a lot of pain, but being a stubborn man, he refused to see a doctor and endured the pain. Eventually, it reached a point where he could no longer eliminate, and was finally hospitalized."

"Did he go through any type of check up?" I asked.

"According to the doctors, he had an advanced stage of cancer which had spread to the urinary bladder, rectum and liver. They refused to operate and gave him only 6 months to live."

The tears began once again to flow down the face of this lovely young lady. I knew that the doctors had opened up Mr M, but immediately closed the incision, giving up on the hope of further operations. I then asked if he was placed on medication, intravenous injections or treatment.

"No, they don't give him anything besides pain killers, since he is in terrible pain."

Although the patient himself has not been told that he has cancer, it appears judging from circumstances, that he is suspicious of the father. Mr M is only 57 years old, with many good times ahead of him.

I then made a bold but confident statement. "With a proper nutritional treatment, he will surely get well."

Isabel looked slightly puzzled. "The doctors said he is incurable, but we'll do anything if you believe there is any chance of recovery."

I found a slight glimpse of hope in her eyes, which were swollen from weeping and sleepless nights.

"He will surely get well." I repeated. "So let's not mess up your pretty face with tears, huh?"

As she gestured with a smile, I knew that the 1st step was successful.

Many people have a tremendous fear of cancer. They believe it is incurable and once diagnosed, the situation is usually hopeless. This mental condition can often be worse than the cancer itself. The first step in cancer treatment is to believe that 'CANCER CAN BE CURED.'

Please remember this : it is very important.

Judging from the fact that I made her smile, I could be sure that she would be able to mentally overcome her father's cancer.

"How should we go about it?"

"Give him plenty of oxygen and the 46 essential nutrients as much as possible."

Medicine and injections are not necessary at all to cure degenerative disease (these are also called 'adult diseases' or 'chronic diseases'). There is really nothing others can do. It is the patient who can cure his own disease. All we have to do is heighten the patient's capacity through naturopathy or 'natural cure strength'.

In natural cure strength, we consider health at the cellular level. This treatment elevates the cellular metabolism by giving cells a generous supply of oxygen and nutrients. By doing this we can cure degenerative disease. In order then to cure degenerative diseases, you need an accurate knowledge of what is the cause. Without the correct knowledge and firm faith, you cannot overcome degenerative diseases. You have no alternative but to rely on others.

Before I describe in detail how Mr M was informed of his illness and the treatment that followed, let me introduce the results.

Mr M left the hospital 2 months after was initially admitted, and continued as an outpatient with weekly visits. 3 months later, to the surprise of his doctor, the tumor was greatly diminished, and 4 months later had disappeared completely. It is an incredible occurence that a cancer patient with advanced stages was cured in such a short amount of time. However, this orthomolecular treatment has produced many similar cases of total recovery.

One of the very important factors in the case of Mr M that produced a rapid recovery was the fact that he was not given any prescribed drugs. His doctors began giving him anticancer drugs as internal medicine, although they really felt the medication was useless.

I had informed Isabel of the side effects, so she simply dumped out the drugs while reporting to the doctors that her father was 'taking' them regularly, although he didn't take a single dose.

After his recovery, the medical doctors reported that the 'anticancer drugs' were both INCREDIBLE & MIRACULOUS. Little did they know that it was not the drugs that did all the 'magic'... :)

**Source taken from Book : A NATURAL CURE FOR CANCER - GERMANIUM (How to Knock Out Viral Diseases from AIDS to Z) by Yoshio Niva, PhD & Dr Anon

Dealing with Cancer

2011-05-25T10:34:00.009+08:00

Here is a newspaper cutting from Selangor Times (18-20 February 2011). Apparently, the person written on the article is one of Ustazah Siti's downlines. She shared a little bit of her experience dealing with breast cancer while consuming Shuang Hor's products.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER

Around 1 in 20 Malaysian women has a risk of getting breast cancer. All women above the age of 20 are at risk, but the risk increases with age.

OTHER RISK FACTORS INCLUDE :

Family history - Women who have family member(s) who has breast cancer are at higher risk
Early menstruation (before the age of 12) or late menopause (after the age of 50)
Never having a full-time pregnancy or giving birth after the age of 30
Not having breastfed
A diet high in fat and low in fibre
Obesity in post-menopausal years
Excessive alcohol consumptions

Despite what some people believe, tight-fitting or underwire bra does not cause breast cancer, neither do the fondling of breasts.

Breast cancer is curable (insya Allah) and there are methods of early detections. Women below 35 are advised to do a breast-self examination every month. For women above 35, breast examination by a doctor every year is recommended. But the best method to detect breast cancer before any lumps can be felt is via mammogram.

By consuming Lingzhi, early detection is possible too. The only bonus is, unlike normal examination done by the doctors, 'scanning' for symptoms by consuming Lingzhi will (at the same time) help to start curing the disease. Some people say it's expensive to be healthy -- the thought of need to consume Lingzhi in a very high dose at first. But hey, try to fall sick, and let me know if it's cheap!

**Source taken from Selangor Times (18-20 February 2011)

Check your labels!

2011-05-19T01:04:00.015+08:00

Now that the new VCare generation has been launched, everyone is so eager to know about the new range. And more reasons to convert our daily personal care products to the refreshing 'green' series! Why should we stash away our current shampoos, toothpaste, shower gel and facial wash (if it's not already VCare!)? WHY NOT?

The brand new Greenzhi may look like a normal toothpaste but it has more functions than you can imagine. That is why it is labeled as 'toothgel' instead. Ever heard of any toothpaste that can be swallowed (on purpose-especially for sore throat)? This is because it is calcium- & flouride- free. Also, doubt-no-more, as the new Greenzhi is now certified Halal by JAKIM. Now with Neem extract, you can say goodbye to yellow teeth, bleeding gums and bad breath. And with Aloe Barbadensis, it's no wonder why Greenzhi is the best 'paste' to be applied on open wounds (stop the bleeding almost instantly) / burns (no more blister) for rapid healing!

-- From my personal experience, I've received great comments from my dentist for not having any cavities/damages on any of my teeth through out my pregnancy so far (am entering 3rd trimester now, Alhamdulillah). It also worked well on my ulcers/skin burns and recent wound (hurt myself which ripped slight of my skin-nyummy). It's all-healed now! :) --

DIMETHICONE

All TV commercials on hair-care products seem to share the intention of selling the consumers one same point : "Your tresses will become smooth and feel soft after using". Have you ever wondered what does this imply? The answer is : the inclusion of a special type of silicone called Dimethicone.

Why is Dimethicone needed in a hair-care product? This is because when Dimethicone gets in touch with the hair, it will fill up the gaps in between the cuticle scales of the hair, hence making the tresses smooth to touch, prompting the user to feel an instant enhancement in the hair texture. Actually, as Dimethicone is not soluble in water, it cannot be completely washed away through shampooing. When layer upon layer of Dimethicone built up over time, they cause the hair-shafts to thicken, leading to the loss of hair resilience and even blockage of the hair follicles in the scalp.

This suffocating effect will eventually bring about the gradual shrinkage of the hair papilla, resulting in problems such as itchiness in the scalp and sequela such as hair thinning and hair loss.

The claims made for body lotions and shower gels on 'retaining moisture' also was actually by having a layer formed by Dimethicone (or other Silicone-based ingredient) on the skin so that water from our body is blocked from coming out. For my Muslim friends, imagine this non-water-soluble film being layered on your skin & hair - How would our Ghusl (mandi wajib) be accepted? Wallahualam.

Fret-no-more as our new VCare series perform deep cleansing for healthier scalp & tresses without the existence of the culprit - Dimethicone!

The pursuit for youthful and healthy complexion is undoubtedly something you and I share in common. Indeed, radiant and dewy-moist skin not only add the plus factor to our demeanour but also makes us look much younger than our actual age.

It goes without saying that the first important step in preserving healthy skin is cleansing. As the exposed parts of our skin are subject to external agitations, they become vulnerable to contamination by the airborne dust, in addition to the burden from our own sweat, excessive sebaceous activities, residual traces of make-up, and the build-up of aged cutin produced as a form metabolic waste. In the event that these contaminants are not thoroughly removed, they will bring about clogging of the pores and the cropping up of such skin problems such as acne, pimples and blackheads. Worse yet, the clogged pores will adversely affect the absorption of nutrients supplied by skincare products, making our efforts to restore a radiant skin even more complex. In other words, in the absence of a good cleansing routine, all other skincare steps to follow will be as good as to no avail. It can thus be seen that taking care of the cleansing and moisturizing aspects are the one and only way to own healthy complexion.

And did I mention that all our skincare and personal care products are 99% natural? This means they are safe for you & even your young ones. Try beat that with any commercial products which can offer the same benefits of the highly technology and researched ingredients! Drop me a message to know more about these products or better still, try them today and feel it for yourself!

-- Note from my better half : "The new Scalpcare Shampoo is truly refreshing - very minty & cooling!" --

**Sourced from Shuang Hor's New VCare booklet.

Shuang Hor Lingzhi : Greenhouse Farm

2011-04-19T17:15:00.004+08:00

A quick tour to Double Crane's (Shuang Hor's) very own Lingzhi farm in Taiwan. It's the largest Lingzhi plant in the whole world with the latest technology for the best quality of Lingzhi species cultivated in the Greenhouse Farm.

Cloth diapers : Care

2011-04-15T10:39:00.021+08:00

Now you want to try Cloth Diapers (CD). What's next?

We need to know how to care for them. The use of normal liquid detergents is a NO-NO for baby wears. It's because the residual traces from the chemical products on the clothing will cause skin irritation when our body perspire. For babies, this is dangerous as the harmful ingredients may penetrate into the skin and causes chronic diseases such as eczema.

I've encountered two famous CD brands on the web; Grovia and Rumparooz, and surprised with 2 different approaches they are pursuing. Being a curious consumer, I contacted them via e-mail regarding the recommended CD cleaning products.

Grovia, from its website, discourages the use of enzyme cleaners while Rumparooz on the other hand, encourages it. Hurm...

So these were their replies to my inquiry :

From Rumparooz : We highly recommend the use of detergents that contain enzymes

"When caring for your diapers we simply have suggestions and recommendations. I am not familiar with the product that you are using so I can not speak about it specifically. The number 1 thing that is most important when caring for diapers is to make sure that you are using a detergent that has enzymes. Enzymes are natural and biodegradable and they have specific "roles" in cleaning. There are enzymes that break down fats and enzymes that break down proteins and both of these enzymes should be present in your detergent to get the diapers clean. Without them the filth and poop is not cleaned from the diapers."

but here is the reply from Grovia : DO NOT use bleach, enzyme cleaners or fabric softeners

"Thank you for contacting us regarding your interest in our products. We do not recommend the use of enzyme cleaners in cloth diapers for two reasons. First, if the enzymes are not throughly rinsed from the fabric, they can actually work their "magic" on baby's bottom, resulting in irritation and rash. Secondly, repeated use of enzyme cleaners will cause the materials to wear more quickly, as with regular use over time they will also eat away at the cotton soaker pads. Enzyme cleaners do an amazing job of eliminating organic wastes, but if they aren't rinsed throughly they can eat away at both baby and diaper, and therefore we don't recommend their use for diapers. If you do further research on cloth diaper friendly laundry detergents, you will find that those which contain fragrances, dyes, enzymes and optical brighteners do not come highly recommended.

I would be very very cautious with using enzyme cleaner in diapers, they can cause serious rashes as they can eat away at baby's skin, as well as the materials of the diaper. There are several enzyme-free natural detergents that I would highly recommend. Ultimately it is your decision but I do urge you to research alternatives further."

First of all, I would like to thank both Grovia and Rumparooz for replying my inquiry promptly. I appreciate good customer service. And of course I respect both tips and advice. As a consumer, we need to be wise and know why we should or should not use certain products.

In my experience using GoEco Liquid Detergent (LD) and GoEco All Purpose Cleaner (APC), it is definitely the products I would recommend. To Grovia's concern, it is required to rinse the CDs thoroughly using enzyme cleaners as it may cause harm on the baby's skin otherwise. But I noticed after using GoEco Bio Enzyme LD, it is very easy to be rinsed, and does not leave soapy effect on our hands like normal detergents do. (Takde rase licin2 macam lepas pakai sabun biasa yang kena bilas banyak2 kali) So less water consumption and more effective cleaning! Besides, if you are using normal detergents on your baby wears, you actually need to rinse it thoroughly too! Because traces of the ingredients could lead to more severe diseases on the skin, and also internally! Also, Grovia also explained that enzyme cleaners might 'eat out' the cotton diapers. Hurm. I think cheap detergents will do worse cause it is harsh on the material? Erk. I always believe natural ingredient is the safest way to go! What do you say?

Now... what are actually GoEco products?

GoEco Bio Enzyme Liquid Detergent

Formulation : Protease Enzyme, Anti-Redeposition Cellulose, and Complex Super Detergent

An enzyme formulation that is highly biodegradable, does not pose any health concern, contributes to environmental protection, and gets rid of stubborn stains effectively;
Suitable for all washable clothing, including premium quality garments, underclothes, and baby wear. After laundry, the clothing would give a soft and smooth touch and do not get wrinkled, entangled, or hardened;
Sets you free from the worry of residual traces of chemicals and does not harm your hands or cause skin allergies. Imparts your clothing with a natural, refreshing scent after laundry;
A concentrated and efficient liquid detergent that needs only one-third the amount of a normal detergent, produces low suds, and is easier to be rinsed. Comparatively, its use brings the benefits of saving water, time, and power consumption;
Conforms to the regulations of Eco Friendly Label, totally free from contents that are harmful to the human body and environment. These include phosphorus, optical brighteners, and bleaching agents;
It also contains Anti-redeposition Cellulose, which immediately envelops or wraps up the dirt dislodged during the process of laundry to prevent secondary contamination of the washed clothing.
Besides with the dirt being broken down into smaller clusters by the enzymes, the clothing becomes readily to be rinsed clean with ease, hence doing away with the need for a softener. As such, GoEco Bio Enzyme Liquid Detergent is your answer to ensuring that your clothing always stay as clean as new.

GoEco Bio Enzyme All-Purpose Cleaner

Formulation : Lipase Enzyme, Protease Enzyme, Glucoside Cleaning Agent, and Non-lonic Cleaning Agent

An enzyme formulation that is highly biodegradable. Capable of thoroughly breaking down the oily film on the tableware and kitchen as well as the flooring.
It features low suds and no residual traces, leaving the surfaces squeaky clean after washing;
Highly concentrated formulation that needs only a small amount to generate economical cleaning results;
It is free from any harmful solvents and hence does not harm your hands, the utensils, or the surfaces of any material, making it safe and environmental friendly;
The sponge, rag, and washing basin do not become oily and can be rinsed clean with ease after use.
As the breaking down is effected by enzymatic actions, it helps dislodge the oily stains that have built up in the draining pipes to reduce problems associated with blockage, keeping your kitchen and household environment clean and hygienic at all times.

You may need to wait for another few more months at least to hear from my personal experience using GoEco products on CD washing. (",) As for now, I've been using GoEco for my household cleaning and extremely love it. Especially GoEco LD, with fresh-scent naturally extracted from Lavender. GoEco APC which contains lemon oil is also very good for washing cars and kitchen utensils. With these products, you do not need to buy different detergents for different type of cleaning in the house. Only 2 bottles of cleaner (LD and APC) for the whole house -- talk about saving money! And most importantly, safe for you and your baby!

*Edited*

I just came to realize why GoEco LD is essential to us especially breastfeeding mommies. Make sure you use it to wash your undergarments too! Because your baby is close to your body when breastfeeding. When our body perspires, traces of chemical products from the detergent used on our clothes might affect our babies. Let's create a healthier younger generation. Stop spreading diseases! Reduce unnecessary medications and live healthy!

Cloth diapers

2011-04-15T07:03:00.006+08:00

Save the planet, save the earth!

How do you take part in making sure we are doing what we are supposed to maintain a healthy environment? Get rid of plastic bags? Well, that's a start but not the total solution. I remember how my hubby always yank about how we should not stop using plastic bags immediately. The people need to be taught how to make full use of the plastic bags we got from groceries shopping. Yeah. For people like us, we REALLY appreciate those plastic bags. We never simply throw them away. No no. It's too precious!

What else can we do?

Well, I'm not pretending to be like Captain Planet, here. But since I have been exposed to all the health awareness programs, things have become easier for me to accept the responsibility and do my part, a very small one, in helping creating a better living environment for the next generations, insya Allah.

Recently, I have been doing some research on Cloth Diapers (CD). Since I'm ending my 2nd trimester in a few more weeks (insya Allah), I thought it would be better to get myself loaded with knowledge and infos on the pros and cons using the CD. :)

Picha taken from Permata Ummi

At first, CD was never an option for me. Thinking that it would be a hassle compared to the disposable diapers. And not forgetting about the price! Gulp! But hey, thanks to the new technology of the world wide web, I managed to get useful information regarding its benefits. It's costly? Of course, definitely! 1 piece of CD ranges from about RM20 up to RM90! Wowwie. And I read that ideally, a baby requires 5 CD changing in a day. So we need to prepare ourselves with 10 CDs (at least) in order to survive the next day while the 1st day's CDs are being washed. Sounds difficult? If you want it to sound like one! So when I started to really investigate what's behind all the price and stuffs, I got to realize that it definitely saves money in the long run. Imagine having 10CDs for a child. It could last from the 1st day your little junior was born up till 3-4 years old. And when the next junior arrived, you don't have to buy a new set of CDs (unless you can't resist the cutie colours and prints). Even if you have 10 more juniors on the line, the same CDs can be used over and over again. Ok, maybe you might need to have more sets of CDs, but hey, imagine how much money you could save every month -- including fewer garbage bags! Brilliant? Yes!

When my mom and I were having our girl-chat yesterday, she also encourages about the use of CD. At first, she was not aware about CD's existence. But when I told her about the 'modern' diaper changing made of cloth, she totally supports it! That's why we love our mommies. Always positive and never rejects our (sometimes) ridiculous idea! Why? Because disposable diapers are easy - dispose after use. Easy, kan? So washing off the stains, hang them to dry, use it again - sounds a little ridiculous la - in these (konon) modern days. It's not so alien to our mommies pon because apparently, that's what they have been doing many many years ago, while we were kids! Dulu mana ade pampers!

Picha taken from Handmade-Adelaide-Baby.com

Try googling "cloth diaper+vs+disposable diapers cost".

Of course not everybody is keen with the idea. But most of them who are against it might feel it is time-consuming since they have their day-jobs and no maids around. Well, IMHO when it comes to raising our children with the best care, it is not something that can be negotiated. So we need to think of what is our real priority. You think you can skip the first few years of their development and try to regain it in another few years? Think again. By that time, they've been raised up in a way you may not want and it's impossible to turn back time!

Still thinking raising baby is a hassle? Gah! Try raise some kittens! Having a baby definitely is the best thing in your life. I can feel it now it's dancing in my belly!

Alhamdulillah. Life is so very beautiful!

**And for some old sweet memories ...

"EARTH!"

"FIRE!"

"WIND!"

"WATER!"

"HEART!"

"Go Planet!"

"By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!"

Captain Planet, he's our hero

Gonna take pollution down to zero

He's our powers magnified

And he's fighting on the planet's side

Captain Planet, he's our hero

Gonna take pollution down to zero

Gonna help him put asunder

Bad guys who like to loot and plunder

"You'll pay for this Captain Planet!"

We're the Planeteers

You can be one too

'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do!

Looting and polluting is not the way

Hear what Captain Planet has to say!

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Cheap facial spa

2011-04-07T01:42:00.007+08:00

Facial cleansing is important in order to maintain a clean, glow and healthy skin. However, little did we know if it is not done with the right technique, it can cause harm to the skin. During our weekly house meeting last week, we learnt some simple basic steps on how to maintain a healthy facial skin using the VCare products. A good skincare products are essential as real cases have shown that highly chemical-ingredient products could lead to fatal damage to our health including major skin problems and even put us into a comma! VCare Skin Care range are made of plant-based ingredients, completely safe and what makes it more unique is the Nano-Ganoderma Lucidum extract. This means, the product range is suitable for all skin types and the nanonized ingredient will penetrate deep into the skin to balance our skin condition. Since the ingredients are all-natural and 100% safe, you don't have to be worried anymore. Now, thanks to the great effective products, you can enjoy a spa-like treatment whenever you like with a price you can definitely afford!

The must-have basic products for daily and weekly regime are :

VCare Facial Cleanser
VCare Makeup Remover
VCare Exfoliating Gel
VCare Facial Toner
Mask tissue

Here are the 3 simple steps for weekly routine :

VCare Facial Cleanser + VCare Makeup Remover : Squeeze out Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover (about 20cent-sized each) on your wet palm and work into rich lather. Makeup Remover is essential in cleansing routine as it is not necessarily for people who wears makeups, but specifically to get rid of oil and dirt trapped in the skin from the whole day activity. Massage the rich lather onto face and work from forehead down to your neck in outward circular motion. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.

VCare Exfoliating Gel : Make sure your skin is completely dry. Squeeze a small amount of Exfoliating Gel on the skin and massage slowly in outward circular motion. Similarly, work from forehead down to your neck. Notice that as you massage your skin, dead skin cells will start to appear. Continue until flakes of dead cells drop off from your face. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.

VCare Facial Toner + Mask tissue : Use a plain face-sized tissue (can get from local pharmacy) and fold it into a small size. Apply a generous amount of Facial Toner on the folded tissue until it is damped. Unfold the tissue and apply it on your skin. Make sure to release air bubbles so that the tissue is directly contacted with skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes and remove slowly.

For daily routine, skip step #2 and use a cotton pad to apply Facial Toner on your face after cleansing. Note that the best time for facial routine is between 10pm to 2am everyday. When your face is properly cleansed, you will wake up feeling fresh the next morning~

Easy? So why wait? Start your own spa treatment at the comfort of your home today! Maybe next time I'll upload a video from one of our facial demo sessions!

When your skin's healthy, it shows~

The Cure : Heal your body, save your life

2011-03-18T10:44:00.003+08:00

This book was recommended to read by Diamond Norliza during our last few meetings at her house. The Cure was written by Dr Timothy Brantley, who was inspired by the poor results of western medications towards the illness of his parents. His mom suffered many years with breast cancer before she passed away when he felt relieved with her death, as his mom once told him, "No one should suffer like this". I personally haven't got the book for myself but I found some words from the book that could give us the idea why we should seek for the alternative.

Taken from the last chapter of The Cure…

Imagine living in a healthy and vibrant body, feeling great every day of your life. What if I told you this is not a fantasy? The truth is that you already live in a body designed for balance and optimal health.

Your body knows only one thing for sure – how to balance, heal and restore itself – if you allow it to do so. Balance equals optimal health, and the body was designed to constant return to balance and health because diseases cannot live in a healthy body.

Few basic points highlighted by Dr Timothy includes :

Follow the rules and laws of Creation – the only real authority ; Solat & du'a for the muslims.
Live according to Creation and remember that prevention is the key ; Start now.
Always keep the idea of balance in the forefront of your mind ; Be moderate in life.
Understand what you have learned and why it works
Ask questions when you don't understand, and don't stop until you get an answer ; Be curious. After all, it's about your own body.
Take responsibility for your actions and what you put in your mouth ; You are what you eat, breath and do.
Don't wait until you're in trouble to take action ; Prevention is everything.
You are your best health insurance policy ; Enough said.

Toothpaste : Real facts

2011-03-15T14:08:00.010+08:00

Did you know?

Our pipe contains only LESS THAN ONE part per million of flouride.
Flouride : Most normal adult toothpastes contain about 1500 parts per million of flouride. Flouride is a poison used to kill rats and insects. Excessive flouride ingestion causes dental fluorosis, affects our brain, bones and other organs.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) : Adult toothpaste also contains SLS (also available in most commercial shampoos, body shower and other cleansing products), a detergent and a foam booster. It can cause canker sores (mouth ulcers) as it dries out the protective mucus lining in the mouth.
Sodium Saccharin : Adult toothpaste also contains Sodium Saccharin. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener synthesized from coal tar. It causes bladder cancer in male rats.

**Source taken from Pureen Maternity Toothpaste - Safe for pregnant women

Now hear this.

Nano-Ganoderma Lucidum : Triterpenoids in Ganoderma are capable of subduing the production of glucan by Strettococcus Mutans, hence contributing to preventing dental plaque and tooth decay. On the other hand, it also contains polysaccharides which are notable in enhancing blood circulation in the gum tissues, apart from revitalizing the tissues of mucus membrane in the mouth cavity.
Aloe Barbadensis : As Aloe has an exceptional ability in repairing the outer skin of the gums, exterminating bacteria, and preventing the formation of dental calculus (tartar), it is remarkable in maintaining the hygienic condition of the mouth cavity.
Xylitol : Featuring a low caloric content and a refreshing flavour, Xylitol does not readily become fermented in the presence of micro-organism to produce acidic substances. With its amazing capability in subduing the proliferation of Streptococcus Mutatis, it makes an ideal ingredient for effective prevention of tooth decay.
Chlorophyllin : It helps prevent gum bleeding and bad breath. It is also capable of breaking down the food debris stuck in the crevices between adjacent teeth to help restore the hygienic condition of the mouth cavity and relieve sensitive gums.
Natural Gel : A natural translucent gel is incorporated to effectively reduce friction and avoid damage done to the enamel during brushing.
Foaming Agent : The foaming agent used is extracted from coconut and corn. Natural in origin, mild in action, safe for consumption, and does not produce any toxic, it plays a remarkable rolde in subduing bacteria and preventing tooth decay.
Natural menthol or peppermint is added to keep the mouth cavity fresh without introducing any irritation, making it a perfect choice for all your family members, young and old alike.

**Source taken from : http://www.shuanghor.com.my > Products > Personal care > Greenzhi Toothgel

A hope

2011-03-03T11:33:00.007+08:00

Hope. That's all we're able to give. We can never guarantee anything, nor can we decide for others. All we do is advice, share and educate, and the decision is up to them. The result is up to the Almighty.

This will be the 5th year I'm involved with Shuang Hor. Why am I still here? Simply because the hope that I can give to others when they think they have none. When they do not know what to do while they're down, we provide solutions. When they are sick and not able to get up, we help to make them feel better and stronger. So why not Shuang Hor?

I am not against the doctors. According to Merriam Webster, one of the definitions of a doctor is a person skilled or specializing in healing arts, especially one who holds an advanced degree and is licensed to practice. Another definition says that a doctor is a person who restores, repairs or fine-tunes things. Well, to me, a doctor is a person with all the knowledge about human's body functions and has a high understanding of drugs to be / not to be used by human (or for animals - Vet). Yes, they have the 'license' to prescribe you with drugs and give advice based on the diagnosis / tests done on your body. But in the end of the day, I always believe that the best doctor in the whole wide world (WWW-not world wide web) is our own body. This is because, based on the definition given by Merriam Webster itself, our body is able to restore, repair and finetune itself - provided that we have a good immune system. And how do we have that? Of course, by having a good digestive system, as well as other main body systems - nervous, metabolism, respiratory and circulatory system.

I've been attending weekly health meetings and seminars conducted by Shuang Hor for about 2 years now. And of course, there are still new things to be learnt everyday. Our body is 'constructed' beautifully that no other machine could ever match. Not even close. The organs are actually irreplaceable, so take care of your kidneys, liver, tonsils and even your appendix! They are in your body for a bloody good reason!

So what happen if our kidneys are not working as they are supposed to? What should we do if our tonsils are swollen? Well, if you are experiencing any discomforts in your body, it shows that your body is sending you a signal / alarm that parts of your body is sick. The solution is not to remove the alarm, but to attend the problem areas. The best thing to do is strengthen your immune system and your whole body will work cohesively to fight any infections / irregulars happening.

Why are we so concern about your health?

Have you heard of a 12-year-old girl, got her uterus taken out? It started with bad period cramps. But I wonder, how many menstrual cycles have this 12-year-old girl gone through, to make the doctor suggested hysterectomy? And what's more, didn't the parents know what are the consequences and how's the future of this girl would be after this? Lack of education & knowledge? Maybe. That's why we try to reach as many people as possible to educate how we have the full rights to our own body. Any suggestions / recommendations from the doctors should be analyzed, and not to accept them 100% without any research or 2nd opinions.

That's one of the many cases with shocking organs-removal done by human, towards another human being.

This remind me of a hadith : Rasulullah SAW telah bersabda yang bermaksud, "Bahawa Allah telah menurunkan penyakit dan ubat dan dijadikan kepada setiap penyakit ada ubatnya. Berubatlah, tetapi jangan berubat dengan benda-benda yang haram". Wallahualam.

Shiatsu - Brain ( top part)

2011-03-02T23:52:00.004+08:00

Shiatsu or acupressure is a type of massage, origin from Japan. We are lucky that in our network, all of us got to learn the basic of Shiatsu that can easily be practiced and useful whenever we meet anyone, anywhere. The method includes tapping and rolling of a stick on parts of our body.

From the previous entry, the picha shows that red lumps appear on both thumbs of MsPmp's. A stick was rolled at the affected area and after a while, the lumps were obvious. Even though the same technique was used on both thumbs, they showed different results. Just a quick history background; MsPmp has been suffering from migraine since she was still in secondary school. The point where the red lumps appeared is one of our brain points - in this case, it's the top part of the brain. The left thumb showed a darker red lump, means the right side of the brain (top part) has a blockage, probably with blood clots. The right thumb also showed a red lump, only lighter, means the left side of the brain (top part) is also blocked with clots, but not as bad as the other side.

If you think it is a must to have red lumps after you rolled a stick on your fingers, you are absolutely wrong. This is because, right after MsPmp was being Shiatsu-ed, she rolled the same stick with the exact same technique on my fingers, and guess what, there were no red lumps appeared. Of course, I did not have the same health problem as her, so my reactions were not similar to hers.

So why Shiatsu? Yes, it might look scary to have red spots / bruises everywhere in your body after, but it's a way to make you feel better. After Shiatsu-ing / massaging, any blockages of clots / gas should be able to flow smoothly but remember, massaging is just a temporary solutions. After knowing the problem points in your body by Shiatsu, act now! Eat the right food, exercise and of course, live healthy!

Surprise!

2011-02-24T19:33:00.003+08:00

What is this? Last night we learnt the detail points and techniques of Shiatsu massage. Picha above is the aftermath of MsPmp. Note that the left thumb was massaged for a shorter period than the right thumb. What do those red lumps mean? Wait for the next entry! ;)

Early stage

2011-01-04T16:18:00.005+08:00

So recently I've been reading many articles & info regarding the first trimester of pregnancy. Most experiences are the same but of course there are some incidents or difficulties one has to encounter. This might not be the case to others, but hey, there's always bumps in the road but that does not mean you won't reach to your destination, right?

Well, by now I knew that total care is super essential during the early stage. Not that I was not aware of before, but after experiencing it yourself, only then you would understand what it really means. It taught me not to do any heavy-lifts, don't be too aggressive, don't be stressed, watch out for bumps while you're driving, EAT ON TIME, and many other things should be considered BEFORE you are confirmed to be pregnant. This means, even if you haven't gone for the test, just to be on the safe side, avoid doing all those mentioned above (and few other things which should be common sense to normal people) until you are confirmed NOT PREGNANT. This is to avoid any unwanted incidents that could affect your pregnancy.

One of the not-too-rare cases is to bleed in the early pregnancy. It could due to implantation bleeding, which is not harmful but it could also lead to otherwise. The best thing to do when you experience spotting/staining (even just a little bit), just go for a checkup with your gynae and check the condition of your pregnancy. If the 'beanie' is still in there but you are still bleeding, it's sometimes called 'threatened miscarriage'. From the name itself, it sounds like just a threat but according to some, it's important to have a full bedrest at home, at least until the spotting is clear for a few days or till your gynae confirmed that your pregnancy is safe. Usually threatened miscarriage is a 50/50 chance. So better not to take any risk, just have a complete bedrest MOST IMPORTANTLY if you don't feel pain at all. Because I know it's difficult to just lie down in bed like a sick person, without actually being sick but trust me, it's all worth it.

Duphaston is a hormon replacement that might be a favourite option for some gynaes. I do not fancy any drugs, of course, but during this situation, I tend to balance out everything. After doing some investigation on that particular drug, I decided to stop consuming it especially when my own sister affirmed me that it has been discontinued in the UK for some reason. So the only 'medication' I took were just the Shuang Hor products. I took a high dosage of YungKien LingZhi, Pollen for the folic acid and nutrients, VitaKing to strengthen the muscle - avoid miscarriage, insya Allah, and Soy Protein for fetus development and growth. Alhamdulillah, after 1 week, my beanie showed tremendous improvement and I just can't wait for the first trimester to be over. Just so that I don't have to wake up feeling anxious every time. But all in all, my cravings are good. I eat like every 30 minutes and I drink every 5 minutes. No morning sickness so far and things are getting better day after day.

Self-check up

2010-10-20T10:19:00.001+08:00

Hey everyone~ Have you checked your own body health lately? Are you sleeping well? Eating enough fruit and vegetables? Still haven't got the time to hit the shoes and run? Well, you better start doing so now! There's no time to waste when it comes to a good health. You wouldn't want to waste the opportunity to enjoy a good healthy life tomorrow with your loved ones!

Just a quick reminder!

Miracles!

2010-08-20T07:36:00.003+08:00

Masya Allah!

Miracles do happen! Especially in the month of Ramadhan!

Last 2 days, Laddu was found! Apparently, she was injured when Mom found her on the rooftop. Her eyesight was not so well as her left eye was swollen. After she was rescued by one of the construction workers renovating my neighbour's house, we fed her 1 bowl of food as she was so skinny and quickly sent her to the clinic .

Thank you for climbing up our rooftop!

According to the vet, Laddu has a swollen eye and ulcer in her gum. Pity Laddu. ;c She must have been suffering badly for the past 7 days. 7 days! I can't imagine her hiding on the rooftop the whole week. She was in pain and we were not there to treat her. Sorry, Laddu. Why didn't you just come home earlier?

Well, she's still at the clinic now. Might pick her up later, today. But in the end, syukur Alhamdulillah. It's a true miracle. I can't believe that Laddu is here again. Syukur, Alhamdulillah.

It's true that I was not hoping for a happy ending in the previous post. But you know what, I shouldn't have lost hope as well. Masya Allah.

Do you know what's happening?

2010-08-16T18:52:00.006+08:00

It's raining outside. Alhamdulillah, today is the 6th day of Ramadhan. On the 3rd Ramadhan, one of my cats, Laddu did not return home. It is very unusual as she will be the one to greet us at the door, the one to say goodbye, the one to say hello by the window. Yes, she is loud. But on that day, she was nowhere to be seen. I realized there were drops of blood in front of the porch on the day she didn't come home. I felt something different. On the 2nd day she was missing, I knew that she's no longer around. I pray for her soul in peace and regret for not being able to play with her more. But what more to regret, we just didn't see it coming. Only frustrated that we don't know what's happened to her, and what was she bleeding of. Innalillahi wainnalillahi rajiun.

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Last week, I conducted 2 separate OPPs with one of my students. She dragged along few friends and everything went well. The best part was of course, the Shiatsu! The first day, all 4 girls showed different symptoms. A had the worst one, I could say. She's been suffering from a bad period cramp for years, and it shows while I was doing Shiatsu on her. Unfortunately, I did not take photo of her after result, but I took one on the next day, when I did to one of her friends, who's suffering from menstruation cycle problem too.

The picture on the left shows her left arm. As you can see, there are many red spots showing that there are blockages caused by blood clots in her ovary. While on her right hand, there are more blue black bruises, indicating blockages caused by bad gas. This girl has not been having normal cycle of menstruation. She sometimes skipped a month or 2, and the cramp would be bad too. But for all cases, normally their digestive systems are not working properly, thus all the other systems are affected. Like I've mentioned in previous posts, constipation is the start of most diseases. So act now!

It is important for youngsters to understand what's going on in their own body. I too, was not aware of my body health condition when I was at a younger age, but realized that there's something need to be done when I've started to attend health talks and seminars weekly. After experiencing such improved result in my body, I start sharing with others how good it feels to be healthier than yesterday, and we should be thankful for having a good health by taking care each of the organs in our body. Remember, the best doctor for you is your own immune system! Take good care of it. Nourish it. Insya Allah, you'll be healthier tomorrow!

Do you know what's happening in your body right now?

Recovering.

2010-07-26T22:07:00.002+08:00

Alhamdulillah. Thank God.

My body temperature was quite high 3 days ago. I started to have body-aches since morning and it got worse towards the night. Yesterday, my body temperature reduced a little, and still with minor pain. Today, I woke up with normal body temperature, and very very minimal of body-aches. I can run up and down to the stairs, turn left to right quickly and swing my arms without being painful. Only left with a slight cough.

And I hope I will sleep well like the nights before. I'm surely going to miss 'MrAsthma'. Never had the chance to say goodbye. I hope this is it.

Goodbye. With a smile. :)

In pain.

2010-07-25T13:07:00.003+08:00

About 3 weeks ago, my mom was hospitalized as she was suspected suffering from Dengue. The early symptoms were bodyaches, very weak and tired, and high-temperature fever. Since she was in the hometown at that time, my auntie brought her to the clinic where she was immediately sent to the hospital via ambulance as her platelet reading was very low. When she was admitted, her platelet count (PC) was 46,000, where normal PC should range within 150,000 to about 400,000 per microlitre of blood. Her temperature at that time was around 40°C. She was dripped with loads of water, on both her left and right hand, immediately. At this point, she was very weak and in pain.

I was already on my way back to hometown when I got the news she was admitted. Thanks to the 2½ hours delay of the train, I arrived around 8.30pm and went straight to the hospital. Mom looked really tired. I immediately asked her to take YungKien LingZhi with Pollen. She was too weak to decline and my cousin and I stayed there till after 10pm, not being aware of the visiting hour. Mind you, she was in the HDW (High Dependancy Ward) which is under the Incentive Care Unit.

We fed her with lots of Kiwi fruits, Crab soup (known to increase platelets tremendously but her appetite was not so good), JiaHor Soy Protein with Hi-Fibre, and opened-capsules of Lingzhi poured into the CEO Café, everyday. Even though the mixture of CEO Cafe with opened capsules of LingZhi was very bitter, mom disciplined herself consuming those ingredients. On the 2nd day, her temperature has already gone down to normal. Her lowest PC was 16,000 and she was discharged on her 5th day, with PC of 79,000. We got back home on the same day she was discharged and up till now, she's still feeling a little weak, but getting better day by day. We understand that the virus still linger in the body and need some time to fully recover, with lots of rest. On the 5th day at home, BIL brought him for a quick blood test just to make sure she's doing fine. The doctor did PC and liver test on her and Alhamdulillah, the result turned out good. Her PC was 370,000 and her AST and ALT reading were slightly higher than usual but did not exceed 100, which the Doctor said was totally fine, but plenty of rest is essential.

Yesterday, exactly 1 week after my mom was brought back home, I woke up having body aches and a slight temperature on my body. Knowing that the virus has intervened my immune defense, I quickly consumed CEO Cafe, Jia Hor Soy Protein, together with Jia Hor TwinPack to develop back my immune system fast. I suffered from painful body aches throughout the day up till midnight. I woke up around 12am and felt a bit better, drank lots of water, and tried to walk around in pain to help my body heal itself. This morning, I woke up with less pain, and less heat in my body. I hope to be fully recovered soon as I need to attend my first conference in 3 days time. And Alhamdulillah, after all the vomits of phlegms and going back and forth to the toilet every hour, I did not suffer from asthma. Not even wheezing or shortness of breath. And I could sleep soundly when I felt sleepy. That's a huge relief. :)

Right now, I'm hibernating (rest, rest, and REST...) till my body is healthy again, insya Allah.

Phew.

Colon-ial inspection?

2010-06-26T00:30:00.013+08:00

Di Li explained about different types of colons in our previous Monday meeting. A healthy colon is essential for getting a healthy digestive system. When our digestive system is working in the right manner, we would have a good liver, hence a good immune system, as well. As most of us have known, immune system is the best doctor of our own body. So to make sure our body can fight all kinds of viruses or diseases, we need to check whether our colon is healthy or otherwise.

The figure on the left is an example of a healthy colon. How do we know whether we're having a poor digestive system? Checking the stool's characteristics would be a simple medical checkup on our body. We have to make sure that our stool is healthy ; big, floating, long (4-8inch), yellow, and not too stinky. If the stool sinks to the bottom, it means that we are not eating enough food that are rich in fibre. Hard and clumped stool shows that it has been in the intestines for too long and produced darker colour as well. This could lead to constipation and haemorrhoids in the long run. Good bacterias in the colon help the peristalsis process and it is known that the production of good bacterias is tremendously huge during the process of giving birth (naturally). So if possible, avoid undergo caesarian while delivering your baby because you could be wasting the opportunity to improve the condition of your body system. Results have shown that 1 sachet of CEO Cafe every hour could fasten the cervical opening (for long contraction) for easier labour. This is because caffeine is very good in activating our nerves and of course CEO Cafe contains Lingzhi - need I to say more?

Prolapsed colon occur when the transverse colon is loaded and heavy (usually due to constipation). When the transverse colon falls and making a 'U' shape, it could actually be dangerous as it might be pressuring the other organs beneath it, like the bladder, fallopian tubes, uterus or prostate. When the bladder is being cramped, it is difficult to control urinating. There are cases where some people might even wet their pants because the muscle in the bladder could not hold the pressure of the colon making urinating is out of control. Dropped womb could also be the effect of Prolapsus, where ovum is blocked from going through the fallopian tubes, and conceiving is impossible.

Spasm is usually an effect after taking laxatives for a long time. Many consume laxatives in forms of herbal tea and even pills prescribed by doctor, mainly to lose weight or if they are having constipation problem. The downside of the laxatives are, it does not actually removes fat from the body, but our body waste, and this is done by force. The intestines are purged so that colons perform contraction and waste is deposited harshly. This would make muscles in colon to become weaker and weaker and this defeats the purpose of the laxatives in the first place.

Have you ever encountered a thin person with a bloated stomach before? This person might be suffering from a symptom called Ballooned Sigmoid. This is when the descending colon is loaded with accumulated faeces and stretching the bowel walls, like a balloon. Usually, during Shiatsu inspection, this person might feel pain on the intestines point on the left hand (descending colon). There was a case of a 21 years old lady with this symptom, experience bleeding in her bowels after consuming few sachets of CEO Cafe.

Stricture is another condition which usually occurs in new born babies. This is normally the case if the mother suffers from constipation. Sometimes, Fistulla even developed inside the colon. Loads of good bacterias are needed in the intestines to make sure our digestive system is working in a right manner. Did you know that the bacteria in your bowels outnumber the cells in your body by 10:1? Trillions of bacteria in our colon is very powerful for our immune system, which is the only body's natural defense system that fights diseases and keeps us healthy. Therefore, it is impossible to have a healthy body without actually having a healthy bowel! That serious!

When constipation became really bad, toxic gas starts to be produced from the accumulated faeces. This type of bad of air will be spread all over the body causing one to burp more frequently, headaches and other health issues. When the amount of trapped air increased in the colon, it will want to force itself out from the bowel walls, creating small pockets through the weaker layers. These pockets resulted from lack of fibre intakes in our diet.

We seldom find that new born babies are prone to have bloated stomach, even since born. But for extreme cases, it might due to a very stressed mother during her 3rd trimester in pregnancy. This could cause Colitis for the babies. It is important to understand that our body health is very much affected from what we eat, and how we live. Many people fail to realize that our thinking process could also contribute to healthy organs in our body.

So the next time you feel like taking in all the headaches and pressure from your job or other issues, remember about the baby you are carrying, or about to carry. One head is enough to feel the pain. Do not give it to others. Do your own inspection now! Which category do you fall into?

**Text attracted from Di Li's meeting at Shuang Hor on 21/6/2010

**Pichas taken from multiple internet sources including Innerhealth.ie

Gout

2010-06-09T13:19:00.016+08:00

Last Monday, we had another meeting at the company where Dr Ep told a brief about another popular disease - Gout.

Gout is a recurrent attack at the joints. It is caused by poor purine synthesis or poor dietary intake.

Early symptoms for Gout disease are usually :

1) extreme pain underneath the toe

2) affected area appears swollen, reddish, shiny, flaky and even feels heaty

3) fever

Diagram shows where uric acid is deposited and crystallized

Factors of Gout include :

1) inherited genetically

2) high content of uric acid in the blood - because of purine intake or decrease elimination of uric acid from the body

3) diuretic intake

4) certain antibiotics intake

5) cancer treatment

6) vitamins deficiency

7) injuries

8) surgeries

Gout occurs when there is an accumulation of uric acid which is crystallized at the joints. This happens because the kidneys fail to convert uric acid to urea, thus the excess will be deposited to joints, such as knees, elbows, knuckles, shoulders, ankles, including underneath the toes. Kidney failure is known caused by heavy drug consumption (where kidneys are used to filter the drugs), and poor eating habit and lifestyle, apart from other factors.

It is also mentioned in the meeting that bed-wetting is very much related to our fear emotion which will gradually weaken the kidneys. So if you have small children, do not put fear into their thoughts as that will decrease their kidneys', and in the long run, other organs' functions.

A fact about Gout is that, men are 20 times more prone to be diagnosed with it, to a woman. So guys out there, watch what you eat and exercise for good health!

The possible complications of Gout are such as crippled and deformed joints, gallstones (especially after diuretic intake), and inflammation of bones, ligaments and tendons. If these complications occur, it can be relieved by pressing the affected areas with hot and cold pads, alternately to improve blood flow and relax the muscle walls. Also, avoid touching or putting heavy objects on the affected joints, not even with a slight touch from a blanket as the area is extremely painful, as if your eyeballs were being stepped on. Can you imagine that?

However, as always, despite the treatments of Gout disease, there are possible side effects which you have to bear. Firstly, if you feel constant fever, it is advised to seek doctor immediately. There might also be some rashes on your skin. Sore throats, red tongue or bleeding gum are some of possible effects in the mouth area. You might also experience swollen feet, increase in body weight, diarrhea or vomiting. These are the consequences of taking western drugs as medication.

Food to avoid for Gout (or potential) patients are internal organs of the animals such as liver, seafood, beans, white vegetables and mushrooms. These food are known to decrease the functions of your kidneys which will apparently worsen Gout condition.

Whereas alternative treatment is a much safer way. Besides being side-effects-free, it actually helps body to heal itself, rather than controlling symptoms in certain areas which in the long run will destroy other systems and finally your whole body. As mentioned in a book by Dr Bernard Jensen,

"Man is a holistic being composed of body. mind and soul. Treatments should be : non-invasive, non-toxic, and holistically oriented."

Chronic Gout attack at finger joints

Whatever choice you are taking, remember that it is your body you're dealing with. Do not burden this one machine as it has been equipped with organs of wonders. So the next time you meet your doctor, ask them about the medications they prescribed. Understand the possible side effects, do a little homework on other safer treatments and hopefully, you will be able to see your loved ones tomorrow, with a smile. :)

**extracted from Monday meeting at Shuang Hor KL Distribution Centre

An Analysis into the Constituents of Pollen

2010-04-14T10:11:00.003+08:00

Pollen and Its Perfect Composition

Pollen is highly regarded by the western world mainly because it is rich in a wide spectrum of vitamins in addition to various minerals, enzymes, hormones, antibiotic substances, etc. In contrast, most other foods consist of only one type of vitamin or two. As such, regular consumption of pollen can arrest the phenomenon of nutritional imbalance. Besides, pollen is also exceptionally beneficial to the healthy developmental growth of children. As pollen contains active amino acids, it is an indispensable natural food to fuel our daily activities. In fact, the nutritive content of pollen is more than 10 times that of royal jelly.

With its rich supply of vitamins, pollen has always been regarded as the miraculous food endowed by Mother Nature. In particular, it offers almost the entire family of vitamins B. Actually, the varying groups of vitamins offered by pollen are a class above the non-active vitamins found in nutritional supplements or the so-called vitamin-enriched foods sold in the market today. The amount of active vitamins in pollen is ten times higher than that of non-active vitamins.

Source : Natural Pollen, revised edition December 2002, published by Double Crane Enterprise (Taiwan) Co Ltd

Bee-fact : Honey bees are the only insects that produce food for humans

The World's Most Nutritive Natural Food - Pollen

2010-02-16T12:35:00.006+08:00

What is Pollen?

Pollen is the male reproductive cells or microspores produced by and discharged from the anther of a seed plant. While a grain of pollen is extremely tiny, measuring only about 1/50mm - 1/100 mm in diameter, they are present in large quantities. Seed plants depend on pollens to fertilize ovules in the pistil to propagate. Upon fertilization, a grain of pollen can grow into tens of thousands times its original size within a matter of only several days, thus its highly nutritive composition is evident.

Wind-pollinated flowers are fertilized by pollen carried on the wind. For this type of flowers, the pollens are smoother, small in size, and dry, making them to be easily dispersed when the wind blows. The flowers of many other plants are insect-pollinated, as their stickier and heavier pollen grains are so evolved to depend on bees and other insects for dispersion. Edible pollens, mostly gathered by bees, are not only richer in nutrients but also safe for human consumption. In contrast, pollens of wind-pollinated flowers tend to cayse pollen-related diseases, and hence are inappropriate for human consumption. Bees used their fore legs to harvest pollen grains, which after mixing with nectar and saliva secreted by the bees to form pollen balls, are subsequently stored in the pollen baskets located on their hind legs before being taken back to the beehive as their staple food. Bee larvae are fed with these pollen balls and their body-size can grow a thousand folds after their birth within only several days. This exceptional rate of growth is attributed to the nutriments provided by the pollen balls.

Marmalade fly sitting on a grey-haired rockrose, its face and legs covered in pollen.

The Composition of Pollen

According to research works carried out by nutritionists, the wide spectrum of nutrients provided by a grain of pollen is hitherto unmatchable to any single food on earth. It has been proven that pollen contains up to 200 different types of nutritive components, of which more than 16 are vitamins, more than 16 are minerals, more than 96 are enzymes and coenzymes, more than 21 are amino acids, more than 28 are nucleic acids, as well as a good number of carbohydrates, in addition to many other nutrients.

1) Amino acids : Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of protein. While different groups of amino acids constitute different types of protein molecules, more than half of the protein types contained in pollen exist in the form of free amino acids, which can be directly assimilated by the human body without having to go through the digestive processes.

2) Vitamins : Pollen is rich in vitamins of high bio-availability, these include vitamins A, D, E, K, M, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, nicotinic acid, and inositol, which can all be readily assimilated.

3) Minerals : Pollen also contains trace elements and a wide variety of minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, iron, copper, sodium, calcium, and titanium.

4) Enzymes and coenzymes : These include amylase (starch enzyme) and proteinase (protein enzyme), which are helpful in effectively breaking down food molecules, and hence are indispensable in our metabolic processes.

5) Nucleic acids : These include nucleotide and purine.

6) Carbohydrates : These include many types of simple sugar such as monosaccharides and disaccharides, which cater the human body with the energy it needs to fuel its activities.

Natural Pollen

Natural Pollen is purely formulated using pollen grains collected by honeybees. In ensuring 100% bio-availability of the nutriments, raw pollen grains are subject to safety and hygienic processes to get rid of the impurities and bacteria before being extracted under the most stringent temperature and humidity controls. It is absolutely free from artificial chemicals, additives, preservatives, or any other substances not originated from pollen itself.

The health-care attributes of pollen include :

-Promotes longevity

-Encourages developmental growth in children and strengthens their physique

-Helps prevent pathologic changes in the vascular system

-Controls bodyweight

-Helps prevent the onset of diabetes and heart diseases

-Elevates vitality and strengthens liver functions

-Enhances facial radiance and regulates menstruation

-Eases menopausal disturbances

-Aids in gastrointestinal diseases

-Helps prevent cancerous diseases

-Helps prevent common cold

-Helps in the prevention and treatment of prostatitis

-Alleviates the conditions of constipation and diarrhea

-Improves the conditions of anemia

-Increases sperm counts

-Removes fatigue

-Helps prevent premature ageing

Source : Natural Pollen, revised edition December 2002, published by Double Crane Enterprise (Taiwan) Co Ltd

Liver - Keep it healthy!

2009-12-03T21:06:00.005+08:00

Liver is said to be one of the most important organs in our body. I partly agree with this, because I believe all parts of our body is extremely important. But being the place where all the toxins accumulate, it is true that we have to take care of this one organ; the liver.

Why? Liver acts like a filter. It helps to filter out toxins from our blood system before blood is being pumped to the whole body. Toxins are from the food we ate, drinks we drank, air we breathed ...

How often do you change your water filter at home? It only does water filteration, but still, we need to cleanse it once in a while. And that's only the tap water, which seems to be colourless with our naked eye. What about Teh Tarik, air Sirap, and Coke that we drank? Not only that, the food we ate; Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, fast food with all the variety names and colours. Poluted air that we breathe, smokers, 2nd-hand smokers ... All of these are filtered by our liver, and after that goes to the kidneys for the next filteration process. Our body systems are truly amazing. There has not been a man-made machine which can operate 24 hours a day, every single day till the day it stops working. It may be 10, 20 or even 100 years, but it will continue working till the day it stops forever.

So when our body starts to give signs or symptoms of failure in certain parts, do not ignore these signs. Pay attention to it. Your body does not need a mechanic to repair its parts, it is self-healed. (Remember Claire Bennett?) Yes, we too have the ability to heal. Only that, we don't grow back our toes once we cut it off. The only question is, how good can we heal?

To determine how good can we heal, one of the important factorsto have a healthy liver. Healthy liver will make our immune system be in a good condition, and everything else will come after. Immune system is like a line of defense ready to go for war. Once we have a very good and competent line of soldiers, we could fight any enemies who try entering our body such as viruses, bad bacterias, including SARS, H1N1, etc.

When toxins are not cleansed out from the liver, liver will shrink and harden with scarring. This condition is called cirrhosis. When this happened, the liver slowly loses its functions which includes to cleanse the toxins and wastes in our blood, and manufacture vital nutrients. Causes of liver cirrhosis are from chronic alcohol abuse, drugs usage (including prescribed medicine), and virus infection.

Sounds scary? You better be. But fret-not. If you can't avoid from such kind of lifestyle, there are ways found to prevent liver disease from occuring. Heard of the phrase 'prevention is better than cure'? I would like to highlight here that prevention is CHEAPER than cure. How?

Well, good news to coffee lovers out there. Researchers in the United States have found that several cups of coffee a day could stop the progression of liver disease, according to studies. Sufferers of chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who drank three or more cups of coffee per day slashed their risk of the disease progressing by 53% compared to patients who drank no coffee. This study was lead by Neal Freedman of the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) .

The researchers put forward several ways in which coffee intake might protect against liver disease, including by reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, which has been associated with liver illness, or by reducing inflammation, which is thought to cause fibrosis and chirossis of the liver.

Even caffeine, the chemical that gives a cup of coffee its oomph, came under the spotlight, having been found in previous studies to inhibit liver cancer in rats. But drinking black or green tea, which also contain caffeine, had little impact on the progression of liver disease, although there were few tea drinkers in the study.

Interesting? Indeed!

Please beware that 'coffee' in the context means REAL coffee. Yes, freshly brewed coffees from your nearest Starbucks store is considered as real (Coffee Frappuccino is not counted). Most ground coffee in the local stores do not provide us 100% real coffee. So, please be wise when choosing the right item.

If you're still thinking of which coffee to buy, apart from Star(cough)bucks, you might want to try CEO Cafe from Shuang Hor which obviously have the good grade of coffee in it, plus, it has extract of YungKien Ganoderma, which has been certified to regulate immune system and liver protection. From where I can see, if you're opting for an affordable liver protection, CEO Cafe is worth trying and of course it is value for your money!

Let's detoxify our liver today!

Source from TheSun, Wednesday, October 28th 2009 & AFP-RelaxNews

Quick update!

2009-10-14T02:10:00.004+08:00

Tiger is still on his medication given by MrVet and I would like to thank Ma'am R for donating a box of JiaHor Nutri-Health Tablet for Tiger. At the moment, Tiger is taking 1-2 tablets per day together with 1 capsule of his medicine by MrVet. The antibiotic tablet has finished about a week ago. He's also been given Lu Chun LingZhi Tea once in a while. My observation, some of the wounds on his body are slowly recovering. Nose is still bad but the colour is getting pinkish instead of bloody red. I will update with his photo in my next post.

Another cat of mine, Chuck, infected with a drier version of a type of fungus on his forehead. Has been treating him with Scalpcare Shampoo and applied GreenZhi on the infected area everyday. The infected skin almost dried up and 80% recovered. I am still washing his forehead with Scalpcare Shampoo and applying GreenZhi after washing it off. Will see the progress in another few more weeks.

Another male cat, Neng, just got back from mating session. He's infected with ringworm according to his groomer. He's >10-year-old so a lot of things need to be taken care of. So sad that I only realize about it recently. Will start to give him on-coat treatment tomorrow. Owh, and his stones might have came back. So am feeding him with LuChun LingZhi Tea and we'll see how it goes in few days time. Hopefully he will urinate normally without having to go to the clinic to suck out the stones. Ouch!

Sporothrix schenckii

2009-09-30T19:11:00.006+08:00

About a month ago, a cat came around to our house. Well, of course there are many cats who came to our house to eat. But this one particular cat was no stranger to us. He has been coming to our house to eat for quite a while. But 4 weeks ago, he came with his body badly wounded. I thought he got a fight with other male cat/dog. The worst part was his nose. Almost half of it was torn. Small patches all over his body, hands and feet. I did not bother to give him treatment at that time because I thought to myself, it was pretty normal for stray cats to get caught in a fight and sooner or later the wound will heal by itself. But I was wrong. Few days back, he came to our house again. This time, I saw the wounds did not get any better at all. In fact, it got worse. The bleeding has not dried yet. All the patches were bleeding. Worst part is still the nose. I decided not to wait any second and put him in a cage. After feeding him, I applied Greenzhi toothgel to the infected area, thinking that it was just normal wound. Knowing that Greenzhi could be a little painful to be applied, I tried to calm him down first. But surprisingly, he did not over react or scratch me when applying Greenzhi on his wounds. He sort of knew that I am trying to help him or maybe he just could not stand the pain anymore and just let me do whatever with him. Only God knows. The next day, it did not get any better and I asked the vet to come over and look at the cat. Let's call the cat Tiger.

The moment MrVet looked at Tiger, he immediately knew what's wrong. He said that Tiger did not get into a fight. He has been infected with a type of fungus called Sporothrix. I was kinda shocked as I was not expecting it to be fungus infection because all this while, I thought fungus infection would be dry, and not bleeding horribly. He recommended a one-month treatment for Tiger together with antibiotic. It will all be capsule & tablet, no cream can be applied. We just started giving him the medication yesterday and MrVet said if there's improvement, it can be seen after 15days. I really hope he will get better because according to MrVet, other cats and even human could get infected. It is dangerous if the infected cat scratched/bit us. So, he said that after a month, if there's no improvement, we should decide on what to do with Tiger, either to continue with the (expensive) treatment or .... :c

For the time being, I feed him medication together with Soy Protein and Lu Chun Tea. At the moment, I can't afford to give him Yung Kien LingZhi. If any of you would like to donate, please contact me on how to purchase the stocks for him. Even Nutri-Health Tablet would help. :c

Picha of Tiger showing the areas infected with Sporothrix fungus

GreenZhi has been applied on the nose and all the wounds

Tiger being strong as he could be

GreenZhi dripping off of his nose

Mr Vet asked me to do some research on the disease and like always, MrWiki never failed me. Here is some info :

Sporothrix schenckii is a thermally dimorphic fungus that can be found world-wide, and is the only active species of the genus Sporothrix.

The species is present in soil, and in vital and decomposing plant material such as peat moss. Colonies grow moderately rapidly at 25°C. They are moist, leathery to velvety, and have a finely wrinkled surface. The colour is white initially and becomes cream to dark brown in time (“dirty candle-wax” colour). At 37°C, colonies are yeast-like and creamy. The colour is cream to beige. The conversion of the mould form to the yeast form is identification of Sporothrix schenckii. Infections due to Sporothrix schenckii are more common at certain geographical areas. Peru is an area of hyperendemicity for Sporothrix schenckii infections.[1] Sporothrix schenckii is the causative agent of sporotrichosis or rose-handler's disease. Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous infection and it starts following entry of the infecting fungus through the skin via a minor injury and may affect an otherwise healthy individual. Following entry, the infection may spread via the lymphatic route (nodular lymphangitis may develop). Patients infected with Sporothrix schenckii may be misdiagnosed as pyoderma gangrenosum due to the large ulcerations observed during the course of sporotrichosis.[2]

References

1. ^ Pappas, P. G., I. Tellez, A. E. Deep, D. Nolasco, W. Holgado, and B. Bustamante. 2000. Sporotrichosis in Peru: Description of an area of hyperendemicity. Clin. Infect. Dis. 30: 65–70.
2. ^ Sporothrix spp. Doctor Fungus.

-taken from MrWiki

Salam Eid Mubarak

2009-09-26T03:30:00.005+08:00

To all the Muslim readers, Salam Eid Mubarak. :)

It's been a while since I posted the last entry. Anyways, just would like to highlight that we're moving towards the end of September 09, so there will be only 2 meetings left for this month. The next one will be on the 26th of September 09 (TODAY!) at 3pm-5pm. It'll be in Bahasa Malaysia. The last meeting for September will be the Cantonese slot on the 30th September 09. So if you're free on the said dates, do come and listen to what will be shared by the speakers on those days. For newbies, not to worry, the meeting is free of charge. No registration what-so-eva. Just be present to learn and share knowledge with others. :)

We're still in festive mood and I've been receiving messages from friends and relatives saying that they are not feeling well with stomach upset, fever, headaches and such. So here, I would like to remind everyone, please watch what you are eating. Especially when we have just completed our 1-month of Ramadhan. One simple advice given by my upline was, not to leave Shuang Hor's CEO Cafe behind. It's the most economical way to ease your stomach, relieve your headache, and insya Allah, lower down the temperature of your fever. Always monitor your digestive system and drink plenty of liquid!

Most of you are afraid to take CEO Cafe because of the caffeine contents. Not to worry. Since there is YungKien Ganoderma in CEO Cafe, the excessed caffeine will be flushed out from the body about 2 hours after consumption. And some of you might not know that moderate intake of caffeine in our body could actually improve our health condition. Caffeine helps to activate our body's nerve system which could make the YungKien Ganoderma reaction to be more effective and achieve faster result.

Visit Shuang Hor's website for further details on the ingredients and functions of CEO Cafe (also available in sugar-free : suitable for diabetic patients).

Type A H1N1 Influenza

2009-08-13T10:11:00.006+08:00

I just recovered from Type A H1N1 symptoms :

- fever

- cough

- sore throat

- body aches

- headache

Yes, the symptoms are very much similar to regular human flu's because by the name itself, Type A H1N1 Influenza is just another flu. From what we've heard in news where the number of cases increased daily, it can be said that anyone (in Malaysia, specifically) could be infected with the virus.

Many of us freaked out when this virus becomes the no. 1 cause of death these days. When the fact is, many people even died from the normal seasonal flu and some suffered badly for the rest of their life from high fever at a very young age. Truth is, any type of flu is as dangerous as Type A H1N1. So my advice is, if you're having flu symptoms - fever, cough, sore throat, etc. - do not take it lightly. Get early treatment. Do not wait for the test result to confirm whether you are a H1N1 positive or otherwise. I have a friend whose sister was diagnosed as a normal patient with regular flu and later when they checked at another medical centre, she was confirmed H1N1 positive. Imagine how many people have been infected with the virus while waiting for her status to be confirmed. And why didn't the first doctor detect the virus?

The thing is, we have to keep ourselves protected all the time. Just because the doctor says it is a 'normal flu', we should not shove it off our shoulders. So aside from putting on your face masks and avoiding crowded places, don't neglect the most powerful 'army' who can fight those merciless viruses which is your own body's immune system. Make sure it's strong enough to face all the enemies coming from any angle. How, you must say? Of course, one of the ways is to consume our special Yung Kien LingZhi which has been researched and tested to be able to strengthen our immune system and protect our liver so that we are ready to fight any disease!

Congratulations!

2009-07-14T10:39:00.003+08:00

Congratulations!

Yung Kien Ganoderma-D is now awarded the Health Food Accreditation on function to Regulate Allergic Physical Constitution (A00069). Click here for certificate.

The contents of the certificate (A00069) are :

I - Results of animal tests have shown that the product helps increase the survival rate of Senescence Accelerated Mice

II - Results of animal tests have shown that the product helps :

i) Discourage the secretion of enzymes by cells associated with allergic reactions and;

ii) Discourage the proliferation on antigen-specific immune cells

Chicken Wings

2009-07-14T09:45:00.002+08:00

Avoid eating chicken wings frequently (or at all!) - ladies especially...

As told by a friend :

A friend of mine recently had a growth in her womb and she underwent an operation to remove it. The cyst removed was filled with a dark coloured blood. She thought that she would be recovered after the surgery BUT she was terribly wrong!

A repalse occured just a few months later. Distressed, she rushed down to her gynecologist for a consultation.

During her consultation, her doctor asked her a question that puzzled her. He asked if she was a frequent consumer of chicken wings and she replied YES wondering as to how he know of her eating habit.

You see, the truth is in this modern day and age, chickens are injected with steroids to accelerate their growth so that the needs of this society can be met. This need is none other than the need for food.

Chickens that are injected with steroids are usually given the shot at the neck or the wings. Therefore, it is in these places that the highest concentration of steroid exists. These steroids have terrifying effects on the body as it accelerates growth.

It has an even more dangerous effect in the presence of female hormones, this leads to women being more prone to the growth of a cyst in the womb. Therefore, I advise the people out there to watch their diets and to lower their frequency of consuming chicken wings!

xoxo

Vertigo Reactions

2009-07-06T14:09:00.004+08:00

In one of Shuang Hor's OPP Slide pages, there's one titled "Initial responses generally experienced after taking LingZhi". These are :

1) Improvement of subjective symptoms (eg : headaches)
2) Normal appetite
3) Normal sleep
4) Normal excretion
5) Fresh with vitality
6) Vertigo Reactions

What is Vertigo Reactions?

Vertigo Reactions = Getting Well Reactions (Detoxification)

*Vertigo Reactions are temporary signs with no cause for alarm

Examples of possible Vertigo Reactions :

1) Existing symptoms à slightly aggravated
2) Appetite à reduce/increase craving for food
3) Sleep à unable to sleep well
4) Excretion à constipation or diarrhea
5) Alertness à frequent bouts of fatigue, sleepy
6) Others à thirst, farting, urticaria (itchy on skin), etc.

**During consumption of LingZhi, there is no need to stop on-going medication or therapy (if any)

Personally, I've experienced different reactions throughout my long term of LingZhi consumption. I started with Lu Chun LingZhi Tea, and then to JiaHor LingZhi, JiaHor Nutri-Health Tablet, CEO Café up till the very amazing YungKien LingZhi. I also compliment my daily dosage with JiaHor Soy Protein, Jia Hor Hi-Fibre, and recently, I put some JiaHor Seasoning Powder to my dishes and it tastes good too. :)

To some of you, you may think that I must be earning so much that I can afford consuming all of the products at once! Well, not really. I don’t consume all at once. I keep taking LingZhi continuously every month and compliment it with other products once in a while. I consume according to my budget. And the benefits I got from the products have actually driven me to do the business so that I can consume more products with more discounts, and hopefully one day, FOC! It is possible, but definitely takes time and effort and lots, lots of patience. At the same time, I can share my knowledge to help others to improve their lifestyle to a healthy one too. J

But for this post, let me just focus on my reactions I have experienced so far...

When I started taking JiaHor LingZhi few years back, only I experienced real and visible reactions. First, it was the headache¹ (OK, this is not visible ;P). For those of you who started to get this reaction, I understand if you feel like quitting because I TOO HATE HEADACHES! Very painful, felt like vomiting (and sometimes I literally did), can’t do any work, and you have that urge to bang your head on the wall. Stop! But knowing that it’s a first sign of a positive reaction, I was patient enough to bear with the pain and suck it all in, and Alhamdulillah, I got through it. J

Few days later, I started to have some rashes² on my knees. I remember this happened after having few prawns for lunch.

And then I experienced having a massive discharge. Usually this type of reaction only happened to those with menstruation problem. I used to have clots during my monthly and that clots actually contribute to period-pain where most people say it is normal since we have ‘Panadol Menstrual’ selling at all 7-11 stores. But some people have light and some people suffer from bad period-pain. There are people who do not suffer any pain at all during menstruation. So ladies, face the fact that period-pain is NOT normal.

When I started consuming CEO Café 2 sachets per day, consistently, I started to have itchiness² on my hands after 2 weeks. It continued with a slight fever and the itchiness/rashes developed throughout my whole body. I knew at that time it was one of vertigo reactions but when I couldn’t handle the rashes, I went to see the Doctor and get some cream to relieve the itchiness. Some said it was hay-fever. Doctor suspected dengue fever (because red spots started to appear on both of my hands) and did a blood test on me but the result was negative. Thank God. I continued CEO Café consumption and used VCare Shower Gel for bathing, on top of applying medicated-cream given by Doctor and also some GreenZhi paste on the rashes. Result : rashes got dried out and skin started peeling off -- To those of you who were there during my skin-change, you know how it was, right? It’s like getting back from Port Dickson after sun-bathing for a few days. My skin dropped off everywhere! Erkkhh. After couple of weeks, everything got back to normal. :D

Also after CEO Café consumption that I realized by bowel habit was getting better. I am not sure when did I start to have constipation but I never remember going to the toilet to do that ‘thing’ everyday. So, probably since I was a small kid. Hm.

More reactions happened after complimenting LingZhi intake with other products. My stool texture becoming better after consuming JiaHor Hi-Fibre. Less hairfall and dandruff since I have been using VCare Scalpcare Shampoo and having JiaHor Soy Protein for breakfast every morning. There was one time I had a tiny layer of cataract-like on my white-eye. Went to check with the Doctor and she said it was common and nothing to be afraid of. Only that after 20 years I need to undergo a surgery to remove it. Hm. What a relieving explanation. I am not blaming the doctors, though. I am sure it’s written like that somewhere in their syllabus. I just don’t like to attend surgeries, that’s all. So I rinsed my eyes with GreenZhi. And few days later that ‘thing’ in my eye was gone. Alhamdulillah.

After I have secured my first day-job, I started consuming YungKien LingZhi every month. I started with high dosage of 12 capsules per day together with about 20 capsules of YungKien Pollen and the first week made me went to the toilet not less than 10 times per day. I was urinating heavily and was told by more experienced people that it’s a sign of kidney-cleansing. After that, I did not experience much reaction so I reduced my consumption (due to a very tight budget) but continuously everyday.

Last 2 weeks I had a fever. It’s been a while since I experience one. I started to get a slight temperature on Wednesday. By Friday, my fever was gone. During this period, I consumed about 6-10 JiaHor LingZhi per day. And then I had sore throat. As advised by AN, I opened up 1 capsule of JiaHor LingZhi and pour directly to my throat. Only 1/3 of the capsule went through with that method. The rest had to be mixed into my coffee. Very bitter. ;P On Sunday morning, I started to cough³ a little. Towards late in the afternoon, coughing became worse. I increase the dosage and by late evening, my JiaHor consumption was 15 capsules on that day. About couple of hours before I hit bed, my breathing was normal. I could inhale deeply and no wheezing at all. Alhamdulillah…

Long-term of LingZhi consumption can definitely prevent diseases to build-up in your body and cure/reverse current disease you’re suffering…insya Allah. J

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¹Back when I was 12 years old, I suffered from a very bad headache almost every day for about a year

²I used to have a bad allergy towards fish when I was <8 style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"> keropok ikan, fishcake, even those tiny anchovies! No-no. The only F-food I could consume at that time was Bawal Putih fish. Maybe because it’s pricey. (my high-taste preference showed at an early young age, huh ;P)

³I have a history of asthma when I was much younger. The worst asthma attach when I was 16-17 years old. EVERYTIME I have a cough, I will definitely get shortness of breath at night, wheezing. Usually I have to spend few nights sitting body straight-up on sofa, not sleeping, in my living room, where it’s a larger space so compared to my bedroom so that I can get air to breathe easily.

The Saccharine Killer - Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

2009-06-21T15:19:00.006+08:00

According to an estimated projection made by World Health Organization (WHO) in 1997, by the year 2025, the number of confirmed diabetics in Malaysia is likely to increase by 870,000. Meaning that from among our population of 25 million, as many as 1.6 million will have fallen prey to diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, in short. In other words, 6 out of every 100 individuals on average are diabetic patients. it can thus be seen that diabetes has taken a heavy and extensive toll on the everyday living of the modern people. Apart from hereditary factors, the onset of diabetes is also closely linked to excessive eating and drinking, the lack of exercise, long-term stress and so on. As such, it is necessary and imperative for those who seriously care about their physical well-being to learn more about diabetes and the ways to prevent.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic, long-term metabolic disease characterized by excessively high level of blood sugar arising from decreased insulin production or its reduced utilization. Basically, we can classify diabetes into 2 major types :

Type 1 Diabetes : Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)

◘ As the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin are attacked and destroyed, the body loses its ability to produce insulin. the patients have to depend on daily injection of insulin in addition to observe appropriate eating & drinking habits apart from taking up regular exercise to control the blood sugar level.

◘ Type 1 Diabetes is mostly found in patients who inherit a genetic tendency from their parents or have a family history of this type of diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes : Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)

◘ The cause of type 2 diabetes is the insufficient production of insulin by the body or its reduced ability to utilize insulin. It is usually brought about by hereditary factors, bad eating & drinking habits, and unhealthy lifestyle.

◘ For patients who suffer from this type of diabetes, they have to rely on having appropriate diet, oral intake of hypoglycaemic agents (medicines aimed at bringin down blood sugar level), regular exercise and healthy lifestyles. To achieve the objective of controlling the blood sugar level. When the condition deteriorates, the patients may have to rely on insulin injections to control the level of blood sugar.

Patients of diabetes generally show the following symptoms :

1. Abnormally good appetite and the tendency to become hungry easily

2. Increased volume of urine and the need to urinate frequently

3. Frequent thirst

4. Losing bodyweight and the tendency to feel tired easily

About 85% of diabetic patients also suffer from other complications such as heart problems, hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, renal diseases or kidney ailments, problems in the lower limbs, a decline in visual functions, and the list goes on. As all these complications are closely related to an elevation in the blood sugar level, they can be effectively prevented or retarded if the blood sugar level is appropriately and timely controlled.

For effective prevention of chronic complications, diabetic patients have to observe the following do's in their everyday living :

1. Have the levels of blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure under proper control.

2. Go for an eye check-up at least once a year.

3. Have more frequent exercises that involve the lower limbs.

4. Go for more frequent check-ups on the lower limbs and take necessary precautions to avoid feet and leg injuries.

5. Take necessary precautions to avoid infection of the urethra.

6. Go for frequent check-ups on the content of 'trace albumin' in the urine

Therapy through a nutritional approach is the key to a holistic or overall care and management of diabetic conditions. Essentially, the control of blood sugar level should begin with having a balanced diet and healthy living habits, while attentions must also paid to the following areas :

1. Maintain an ideal bodyweight.

2. Reduce the intake of oily and deep-fried food, fatty meat, chicken skin, and food with high contents of fat and cholestrol.

3. Use cooking oil of plant origin instead of animal origin for all cooking purposes.

4. Preferably cook the food by steaming and boiling, or eat fresh vegetables and salads.

5. Increase the intake of food that is rich in fibre, such as fruit & vegetables, whole grains, and anything similar.

6. Reduce the intake of food that is rich in sugar, for example sweets, carbonated soft drinks, cordials, sweetmeats, buns and others.

7. Take food that has low content of salt.

8. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

How LingZhi helps in the prevention and treatment of Diabetes?

A patient develops diabetes as a resule of problems in the secretion of insulin, which leads to disorders in metabolic activities involving carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, and electrolytes, eventually bringing about a disturbance in the physiological equilibrium of the body and subsequent onset of lesions or pathologic changes.

Since time immemorial and through the ages, LingZhi has been regarded as a top grade crude drug of exceptional helath-giving attributes. On-going development of modern sciences, relentless research work, in-depth analyses, and extensive clinical studies have proven that LingZhi is rich in a good number of active constituents, which include macro-molecular proteins. In effect, it shows remarkable curative values in promoting our physiological functions in the prevention and treatment of many modern diseases.

Taking diabetes as an example - once you have suffered from it, chances are it will continue to haunt you throughout your life. LingZhi is not only effective in bringing down blood pressure, but is also capable of elevating the concentration of insulin in the blood. It has been proven through experiments that LingZhi is notable in slowing down the speed with which the blood sugar level rises and reducing its concentration after meal. Besides, it also excites the secretion of insulin, enables the insulin in the blood to remain at a stable level of concentration for a longer period of time, and improves the utilization of glucose in the blood by tissue cells, hence achieving the objective of bringing down the blood sugar level.

LingZhi's ability in helping the prevention and treatment of diabetes is attributed to its major functions as listed below :

◘ It increases the concentration of insulin in the blood.

◘ It facilitates the utilization of glucose in the blood by tissue cells.

◘ It assists the liver in metablosing the glucose in the blood.

◘ It is effective in bringing down blood sugar level.

◘ It protects the cardiac blood vessels, thus preventing and delaying the onset of complications caused by the hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) or hardening of the micro blood vessels.

Source : ShuangHor Magazine Nov2K4 [pg22-23]

Baby is Hirschsprung-ed.

2009-06-07T01:39:00.005+08:00

Remember about that 2-month-old baby who's suffering from digestion problem and had to wait for about a month till the doctor came out with the result? Well, I shall make a correction about a statement in my earlier post that the baby is actually a boy, named AZ.

He's 3-month-old now and the result has been out. He's confirmed with Hirschprung disease and was scheduled to undergo a surgery to remove part of his intestine last Monday. According to the last message from the father, AZ would be having a hole on the side of his stomach to replace his digestion 'pipe' and he'll be living like that till AZ is 7-8 months old or at least when he already weighs 8kg. The last time I saw the baby, his condition was very weak, very small and he merely made 2kg for his weight.

After the first few consumption of YKLZ, AZ indeed got better, in terms that he had some bowel movements after about a week of not having it. Later, the father stopped giving him YKLZ because AZ refused to take it, probably because he could taste the bitterness of that triterpenoids contained in YKLZ. AZ's condition got worsen after that and I tried to convince the parents to continue YKLZ consumption with an addition of JiaHor Soy Protein. AZ was said to refuse taking both YKLZ and JHSP thus not making his condition any better.

I felt really sad for his health and just wish that he could have more courage to live the many more days to come and overcome the disease he's currently suffering. So to those of you out there who feel pity for this baby, you could at least be extra careful on what to feed your babies, and especially to nursing mommies or pregnant women, watch what you eat, cause it will go straight to your baby and that defines whether your baby would be healthy or not.

Others who have extra moolah, you can extend your donation straight to the father of the child, which could reduce the burden of settling off the medication fee which the father is handling it alone right now, since the mommy is a full-time housewife. All donations can be made to :

MAYBANK ACC : 164100258387

FIKRI BIN YA'ACOB

If 100 people donated RM1 each, it could help a lot to this family. Please have some mercy for the young guy as if he's yours.

And everyone else, let's take some moment to pray for AZ's health so that he could live for the many more years to come healthily with his 2 elder sisters.

" In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful ... "

LingZhi for Your Cats (or Pets).

2009-05-21T03:08:00.007+08:00

I have cats. A lot of them. Short hair, Long hair, Persian, Siamese, you name it. I have (or had) all of them. I've been wanting to have a Scottish Fold! Haven't got the chance, yet. Maybe because haven't got enough fund to afford one! Haha. Any free Scottish Fold? Ehem. So. It started since 1994. My cousin gave us these two most adorable cats - Garfield and Simba. Both were male, orange, long hair, cute and playful. Garfield is the skinnier one (I know, he should be that big, fat, lazy) and Simba grew up looking fierce but he's not that really.

Then, came along Smokey, a pure persian, female, grey, very fierce but cute. She's Mom's most favourite. So that's when the family tree started. After about 15 years of becoming a very successful cat-breeder, I'm proud (or not?) to announce that to date, we have 21 cats under one roof. Yes. *Clap clap*. Through out the years, Mom has been the main person behind the scene. She's been taking care of all of them everyday, went back and forth to the clinic when one got sick, doctor for mommycats delivering babies ... She's been everything to the kitties. I only adore them when they're cute and when they grew bigger, I don't get too attached. Simply because I used to have one cat that I truly love and suddenly she died which really upset me and I never want to go through that same feeling again. Yes, I AM that emotional. Sue me.

We've had cats with leukimia, kidney disease, stone in the bladder, caesared for delivery, spayed, FIV, etc. Not that we're proud with any of these diseases / complications, but we truly understand how cats too can suffer from all the chronic / critical diseases like human do.

When I first started to become conscious of my health, one of my male cats - Junior, was having difficulty to urinate. This had also happened to another cat which I used to have. Everytime it occured, Mom would take him to the vet to suck the stones from his bladder. After that, he needs to be fed with a good (expensive) food to avoid the stones from occuring again. But after a while, we couldn't afford to feed him with that good food anymore, and the stones will re-appear and need to be sucked again. It was painful. It has to be! Imagine sucking something hard and larger from your bladder passage. Ouch!

With the simple understanding of how LingZhi can normalize our body system at that time, I boiled some Lu Chun LingZhi Tea which consists of 5% of Jia Hor LingZhi and give it to him for a few days. The first day consuming the tea, a few droplets of blood was spotted when he tried to pee. Few days later, the blood became thinner and watery. About a week after the tea consumption, he can pee freely till now. I still check his voiding habit from time to time and it seems OK now. Am very proud with his improvement. :)

Recently, I fed one of my nursing cats (yes, there are more than 1 nursing mom now) with Jia Hor Soy Protein. She likes the taste but I don't give her everyday. Maybe because I too need that Protein and can't afford (yet) to sponsor it as her daily health-food. ;P

Other than that, I also used to feed some of my sick cats with YungKien LingZhi, YungKien Pollen and Jia Hor Nutri-Health Tablet. All the products are 100% natural so there's nothing to be worried about. It's much much better than some people who give Panadol to their sick cats. Erk. Please do not give Panadol! Even if you think it's necessary, just give 1/8 of the tablet! Not that whole large one!

The lighter and easier way is to boil a pot of Lu Chun LingZhi Tea and distribute it to all the water bowls. This way, your cats will at least have something in the body to remove the toxins from the cheap cat food available in the market which contains colouring and preservatives.

Cats too need to be healthy, you know. ;P

The Role of LingZhi in the Immune War

2009-05-12T11:54:00.008+08:00

So we went to the talk by Dr Chen on Monday night. He explained about how our own body's immunity could fight viruses.

Human's real predator is the virus. According to research, new virus appears almost every year. This happened because of mutation of viruses in our environment.

Since 1918, H1N1 flu was found in Spain which killed more than 30 million people worldwide. World War I even ended possibly because of this influenza disease.

Around 1957, H2N2 flu was found in Asia and In 1968, H3N2 flu was spotted in Hong Kong, which killed more than 1 million victims. Few years back, we were shocked by the existence of SARS and now, we're haunted by the latest mutation of virus, Type A(H1N1) flu. Please refer to the diagram below for the growth of different viruses since early 1900s.

Image source from Wikipedia.

Type A(H1N1) flu or it's more popular by the name of 'Swine Flu' is awfully dangerous to everyone. This is because, it is very difficult for one to know whether he/she is infected with the disease since the 'hiding period' for the virus to stay in the body before that person suffers from fever/flu is about 7 days. Hiding period is the duration where the virus stays before it starts attacking the body. And the worse thing is, we never know who is already infected with A(H1N1) virus before that person is diagnosed with fever/flu and he/she doesn't have to fall sick to transmit the disease to the next person. This virus can also spread at a warm temperature so it can be transmitted to anyone, anywhere and anytime.

Illustration of influenza antigenic shift

So how can human survive from this virus?

There's no other vaccine out there which can help to cure this disease. Even when the scientists have came up with a solution, by that time, a new virus has appeared and this process will go on and on. The best way to fight the in-coming virus from attacking our body is our own immunity system. That's why people say, "The best doctor for you is your own body". Which is very true. If you have a very powerful immunity system, it can fight all the viruses from attacking your body and the rest of the systems.

This is where Lingzhi can play a role. Lingzhi is not a vaccine in immune war. It is instead a representative of immune power. Lingzhi has the capability to regulate the immune system in our body. The immune system should not be too weak, as predators can easily break in, and it should not be too strong, where it can attack back our own body. By taking Lingzhi, the immune power can be regulated so that it will make sure the defense cells are powerful to fight viruses and diseases.

When the 1st and 2nd defense cells are powerful, the most important weapon in our body will be strong, which is the antibody, used to identify the known virus and foreign objects (mutated virus).

The requirements for a powerful immunity system are to:

- avoid over reaction of immune cells

- supply sufficient immune cells

- terminate phatogen

- produce antibody in short time

In conclusion, when we have a powerful immune system in our body, we can (God willing) fight all the new virus mutations no matter where they come from, be it bird, swine, or human-sourced.

So everyone, please do take care of your own body. Do not abuse this hardworking 'machine' which has been operating ever since you were not even born to this world yet! Take care of it so that our body can still be used in the many more years to come. And hopefully it will still be in good condition till the day it stops working. Insya Allah~

Till the next one~

Are you healthy?

2009-05-05T16:07:00.004+08:00

"I am healthy. I don't catch a flu. I'm not having fever. I can still go to work and exercise regularly. I eat good food and seldomly see the doctor. I am healthy"

Sure you are. That's what we always get from people's first response to, "Are you healthy?". But when we asked further questions, it determines whether he/she is truly healthy or not.

Do you get headache often?
Can you sleep easily at night before midnight?
Do you feel fresh everytime you wake up in the morning?
How's your day at work? Feeling lazy? Sleepy?
Do you suffer from constipation?

If most of the answers to the above questions are YES, it means you're not 100% healthy.

If you experience the above symptoms, it shows that toxin has started to enter your body. If toxin is not removed, it will accumulate in the body and start to affect our body systems. Accumulated toxin in our body for many years could lead to chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, and the end of all diseases; cancer.

Is it normal for us to feel lazy and sleepy during the day? The answer is NO. Feeling sleepy and lazy during the day shows that our body is lack of oxygen. When toxin is accumulating in our body, we need a very high level of oxygen to get rid of the toxin. This process is called 'detoxification'. There are many ways to detoxify your body. So many products are available out there claiming that they are good for detoxificating your body. But how do we know which is the best one?

Of course, you can do a simple research to define which is the best detoxificat-or (erk?), but if you ask me, of course my answer would be LingZhi. =D Do I sound biased? Maybe. But if you do your own research on LingZhi, you will agree with me, I'm sure. :)

There are many kind of LingZhi products out there. But so far, I've never came across any other product better than Shuang Hor's LingZhi. Visit their website and find the testimonies from real consumers to understand better. The certifications achieved for Shuang Hor on its products prove that all the products (especially YungKien LingZhi) is safe for everyone and anyone to consume. (Including cats! - yes, I've tried).

Constipation? What is constipation? It is very simple to know if we're constipated. You must make sure you have a regular bowel movement, easy-not forced, and the stool must have these 5 criteria :

1 - Big

2 - Yellow to Light Brown

3 - Long

4 - Floating

5 - Not too stinky

The topic on constipation can be a very long one. I shall do more study on this and share with the rest of you some other time. For now, just make sure you have a healthy stool, OK? If your stool sinks, that means you're lack of fibre. Eat more good quality food which are high in fibre and avoid consuming too much of toxic food such as fried ones, fast food and others which contain lots of additional colouring and preservatives.

Till then, stay healthy~

Wanna help? Here's how.

2009-05-04T13:42:00.003+08:00

I've just got the update from AN. Here's the details of the mother of that 20-year-old boy who's in comma now.

If you feel like donating to the family to lessen their burden of buying him pampers, medication and other supplies, please direct your donation to :

ZARINA BINTI OTHMAN

BSN ACC : 10138-29-00008619-2

We maybe comfortable of what we have now. But at times, think of others who suffer. May God bless your sincerity.

Amiin.

Baby, be strong.

2009-05-03T19:29:00.004+08:00

Last week, KN came up to me telling that her friend's baby was diagnosed with a serious disease. The 2-month-old baby almost underwent a surgery last Monday in JB. She was suspected to be having Hirschsprung Disease. The surgery was supposed to remove part of her defected intestine. But would it cure her?

KN gave me the father's contact number and we met up. Apparently, the baby was normal for the past 2 months. Only recently, when she was supposed to be vaccinated, the nurse in charged informed the parents of the baby's abnormality. She looked very skinny. Then, the parents realized that the baby has a constipation problem for 8 days already. After explaining to the father about health and some of ShuangHor's product, he was convinced with the product and bought a bottle of Yung Kien Lingzhi. AN suggested a capsule per hour till the constipation problem solved.

The baby was admitted in JB Hospital. So the following night, the baby was given a capsule of YKLZ. The next morning, the stool came out green. Not too hard. Not too soft. That's a good reaction. Only that, according to AN, green stool might be a sign of bad liver. The father continued giving YKLZ to the baby and she has improved day by day. The latest news was she produced yellow stool. Alhamdulillah.

This morning, the father informed me that the baby already refused to take YKLZ. Previously, he opened up the capsule, put YKLZ in a bottle of water and feed the baby. Now, the baby can differentiate the taste, and mind you, YKLZ has only one taste, that is VERY BITTER! So the mother continued to consume the capsules. I adviced the father to put YKLZ in a syringe and force-feed the baby. That's the only way. But his concern is now whether YKLZ will reverse the effect of hormone-pills the wife is taking.

For everyone's info, hormone-pills are no good for nursing mother, baby, teenagers with pimple problems, family planning or girls with monthly-cycle problem. In short, hormone-pills are no good for anyone! Don't be surprised that even some guys take hormone-pills. The possibility of one getting side effects from that medication is extremely high and the side effects include breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, tumors, and the list goes on and on.

So to answer the father's concern, no, YKLZ will not reverse the effect of hormone-pills, but it may somehow reduce the possible side effects that might occur during the consumption. But for me, why take the risk?

The baby is now waiting for another month for the doctors to confirm whether she needs to undergo a surgery to remove part of her intestine or not. Let's pray that she'll do fine without any alteration in her body. Imagine if it happens to your 2-month-old baby. What would you do?

How can we help?

2009-05-02T14:09:00.005+08:00

AN just got back from visiting a family yesterday. That family is like a normal one. The father worked as a Security Guard, the mother is a housewife, the eldest son is turning 20 and there are 5 other siblings.

AN visited the family because of the eldest son's condition. He's a very young lad, tall and lanky figure. Supposed to be the family's first hope to help the parents and the younger siblings. Unfortunately, the boy is helpless now. He has been in a comma and bedridden for a year. He used to be dependant on the life-support machine but he can breathe normally now. He looks like a normal boy lying on the bed, he's not too skinny, he's not pale, he can blink his eyes slowly once in a while, and he even cries sometimes. So what's wrong with him?

A year ago, he was badly beaten by a group of heartless-boys which cracked his skull (both right and left), slashed his feet and made him became what he is now. The first impression when I asked AN about his condition, she replied, "He's a living vegetable".

His mother looked as if she's given up. She's been feeding and taking care of her son for a year now with not a slight of hope that he'll recover. Imagine that both sides of your skull are ripped and nothing covers your brain. But God is So Great that the boy is still breathing till now. Lately, the doctor said that the boy also has a high sugar level in his blood. On top of other medications his mother is 'feeding', he also needs to take diabetic medication. His mother also covers his face with a mosquito net to avoid flies. Very sad but so true.

How did this happen?

We can easily blame the boy for getting into the fight at the first place. Or maybe point finger to the parents for not taking care of their child properly. We can do that. Blames after blames. But what's done is done. I'm sure if he was given a chance to turn back time, he wouldn't have gotten involved in that bunch of immoral kids. AN also believes that this might be a way how he could get closer to God. It's the most saddest way, but if he's been given another chance to live a normal life again, I'm sure he won't waste it this time.

Apart from being sympathize and pay visit to the family, we can only pray from far that the boy will get better soon to lessen the burden of his family. I'm also trying to get AN to provide the father's account number so that anyone who wants to help could channel the payment straight to him. I shall update everyone on the details once I've got it.

Let's take a moment to cherish what we have now and never forget about the people in need.

Salaam.

Welcome! :)

2009-05-01T11:28:00.004+08:00

Hello! This is an introductory post for House of LingZhi. Here, we will update on what we do regularly. We always conduct weekly gathering and bi-weekly meeting to learn more about maintaining good health and how to be successful in this challenging world. We appreciate encouraging feedbacks and any queries are welcomed. The site will be launched soon with the update on our next gathering session.

Take care and have a great day~

8 month old baby

2009-01-01T17:33:00.000+08:00

Baby Imaan has not been able to sleep,grumpy at night and not energetic as always during the day for about 3 days. Being given LuChun LingZhi Tea for 3 days but no improvement. On the 4th day, after given 1 1/2 capsule of Jia Hor LingZhi, she poo-ed A LOT and there were some black clots in the sticky and very slimy stool. She also vomited. After that, Alhamdulillah, she could sleep soundly the whole night and is fun and happy again now