At my age, I am experiencing proliferation of grey hair and slower hair growth.
I have always not been fond of my hair which is think and coarse.
Recently, my hairstylist introduced me to this seemingly silver bullet - Kerastase DENSIFIQUE SÉRUM JEUNESSE - Hair Youth Activator Serum which claims to be able to help with all my problems - I was skeptical though but I purchased it to try out at the cost of RM 300 per bottle.
After one month, I found it to work wonder.
It is able to promote fast hair growth, somehow reduced grey hair and the best part is it soften my coarse hair.
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Friday, July 31, 2015
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
P & G : Purifier of Water
Introduced by Bill Clinton, the P & G water purifying PUR technology has the ability to transform dirty and dangerous water into clean drinking water within 30 minutes.
Independent opinions found that the technology is practical and capable of reduce diarrheal illness.
Independent opinions found that the technology is practical and capable of reduce diarrheal illness.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
NKF: Eat to gain enough energy
Patients on dialysis are advised to restrict their intake of phosphorus, potassium and salt. However, sometimes, these restrictions may result in them not getting adequate nutrition each day, thereby affecting their daily activities and in the long run. Without enough energy can lead to fatigue, weight loss and higher risks of infection.
Kidney-friendly fats and energy
Fats supply the body with energy too. Besides giving us energy, fats keep the body warm and help in using up certain vitamins. . However, the body needs only a small amount of fat, but consuming too much of it will raise the cholesterol in the blood, leading thus to heart diseases. It is, therefore, important to know the types of dietary fats: healthy fat and unhealthy fat.
There are two types of unhealthy fat: saturated and trans. The saturated fat, also known as bad fat, is found in greatest amounts in food derived from animals, is solid at room temperature, can raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease. Some examples include fatty cuts of meat, lard, butter, whole milk dairy and processed meat. Saturated fat is also found in some vegetables oils such as coconut oil and palm oil.
Kidney-friendly fats and energy
Fats supply the body with energy too. Besides giving us energy, fats keep the body warm and help in using up certain vitamins. . However, the body needs only a small amount of fat, but consuming too much of it will raise the cholesterol in the blood, leading thus to heart diseases. It is, therefore, important to know the types of dietary fats: healthy fat and unhealthy fat.
There are two types of unhealthy fat: saturated and trans. The saturated fat, also known as bad fat, is found in greatest amounts in food derived from animals, is solid at room temperature, can raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease. Some examples include fatty cuts of meat, lard, butter, whole milk dairy and processed meat. Saturated fat is also found in some vegetables oils such as coconut oil and palm oil.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Be part of JOM BOTAK and show support for CANCER cause
If you are anywhere near A Cut Above Salon, get a FREE shave (courtesy of A Cut Above). Please register 24 hours before visiting the Salon to avoid any disappointment. If you are not within the reach of any of these Salons, just go ‘botak’ from where you are and upload it on Facebook.
You can support the Jom Botak Cancer Cause by purchasing the JOM BOTAK T-shirts. Show the world that you are together in the fight against cancer!
More details.
You can support the Jom Botak Cancer Cause by purchasing the JOM BOTAK T-shirts. Show the world that you are together in the fight against cancer!
More details.
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Cellphone and Health
Cellphone user - for your information.
Tips Given:
- Children Should Always Avoid Using Cell Phones
- Reduce Your Cell Phone Use
- Use a Land Line at Home and at Work
- Reduce or Eliminate Your Use of Other Wireless Devices
- Use Your Cell Phone Only Where Reception is Good
- Avoid Carrying Your Phone on Your Body
- Don't Assume One Cell Phone is Safer than Another
- Keep Your Cell Phone Away From Your Body When it is On
- Respect Others Who are More Sensitive
- Use Safer Headset Technology
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Vegetarian and Vitamin B12
Taken from Tzu Chi's monthly distributed magazine 140 01/2012.
Vitamin B12 is important for nervous system such as brain, spinal cord, nerve and also for red blood cell. Long term deficiency will bring about side effects related to these parts of your body.
However, the amount which Vitamin B12 required by the body is not in large quantity and it can be stored in the body (for a longer time) and being reused.
If one is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, one will have no problem with having enough Vitamin B12 because it is available from eggs, yoghurt, cheese, soya and etc.
According to ADA (American Dietetic Association), Vitamin B12 cannot be found from plant-based food sources. Therefore, for pure vegetarian, the following options must be considered.
1.) Consume food supplement.
Bee Pollen is a good choice of natural food supplement for Vitamin B12.
2.) Consume food and beverages which contain Vitamin B12 such as soya and breakfast cereal.
Vitamin B12 is important for nervous system such as brain, spinal cord, nerve and also for red blood cell. Long term deficiency will bring about side effects related to these parts of your body.
However, the amount which Vitamin B12 required by the body is not in large quantity and it can be stored in the body (for a longer time) and being reused.
If one is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, one will have no problem with having enough Vitamin B12 because it is available from eggs, yoghurt, cheese, soya and etc.
According to ADA (American Dietetic Association), Vitamin B12 cannot be found from plant-based food sources. Therefore, for pure vegetarian, the following options must be considered.
1.) Consume food supplement.
Bee Pollen is a good choice of natural food supplement for Vitamin B12.
2.) Consume food and beverages which contain Vitamin B12 such as soya and breakfast cereal.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Phosphate Diet Control For Kidneys' Health
High level of phosphorus will greatly affect the kidneys. When kidneys fail, blood phosphate level increases. High blood phosphate levels absorb calcium from bones causing bones to become brittle and weak in the long term. High calcium and phosphate levels cause skin itchiness, joint pains as well as eye irritation.
Hence, foods that has to be taken minimally are:
Vegetables and fruits are to be consumed at appropriate portions and be cautious about fruits with high potassium level.
For more details, refer to NKF.
Hence, foods that has to be taken minimally are:
- Beverages - carbonated drinks, cocoa drinks.
- Cereals & grains - bakery products which contain yeast/self - raising flour / baking soda.
- Eggs (yolk) and cheese products.
- Processed meats - burgers, sausages, patties, nuggets etc
- Sauces and condiments - instant cooking powders/sauces, fish paste, sesame seeds, soup cubes, marmite/vegemite, peanut butter, dried shrimps and mushrooms
- Dairy /milk products - especially skimmed milk powder
- Fruits - dried fruits like raisins & sultanas.
Vegetables and fruits are to be consumed at appropriate portions and be cautious about fruits with high potassium level.
For more details, refer to NKF.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Breast Cancer - It’s not just an old ladies’ disease
When young women get breast cancer it often spreads more aggressively, leading to tougher treatments and lower survival rates.
Add such age-specific issues as fertility, diagnosis during pregnancy, childcare, financial security… and breast cancer becomes a triple threat to young women.
But here’s the good news: When it’s caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for women ages 20-39 is almost 90%. We think that¹s a pretty fabulous reason for every young woman to get proactive about her breast health.
Rethink Breast Cancer
Add such age-specific issues as fertility, diagnosis during pregnancy, childcare, financial security… and breast cancer becomes a triple threat to young women.
But here’s the good news: When it’s caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for women ages 20-39 is almost 90%. We think that¹s a pretty fabulous reason for every young woman to get proactive about her breast health.
Rethink Breast Cancer
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Cansurvive Provides Free Workshops With People Living With Cancer
Cansurvive is an NGO that aims to help you get informed, to be a one stop educational and support centre for bridging allopathic and complimentary approaches to wellbeing so that you can make informed decisions about how to best lead your life.
Anne Munro-Kua Transformations facilitates free workshops with people living with cancer, with plans for working with health practitioners. This year I have had the joy of running 4 such workshops and working with a number of individuals to explore ways to be able to "Laugh and relax even though I have cancer". Each time I engage in such sessions, I am humbled and encouraged by the commitment of the people I work with, many of whom now see "cancer as a gift", an opportunity to be empowered and really turn their lives around.
Anne Munro-Kua Transformations
For Life-changing Skills at Work and Play
9, Jalan Koop Cuepacs 2F
Taman Cuepacs
Cheras
43200, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 03 21697710
HP: 016 9127019
www.annemunro-kua.com
anne@annemunro-kua.com
Anne Munro-Kua Transformations facilitates free workshops with people living with cancer, with plans for working with health practitioners. This year I have had the joy of running 4 such workshops and working with a number of individuals to explore ways to be able to "Laugh and relax even though I have cancer". Each time I engage in such sessions, I am humbled and encouraged by the commitment of the people I work with, many of whom now see "cancer as a gift", an opportunity to be empowered and really turn their lives around.
Anne Munro-Kua Transformations
For Life-changing Skills at Work and Play
9, Jalan Koop Cuepacs 2F
Taman Cuepacs
Cheras
43200, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 03 21697710
HP: 016 9127019
www.annemunro-kua.com
anne@annemunro-kua.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Kidney Transplant Recipients Feel Grateful For Her Life
When Lim Chu Ee was 10 years old, she suffered a viral fever, which left her weak and unable to lead a normal life. Little did she realise that it would be a life changing experience. Enrolled into a Chinese school, and enjoying her life as a school girl, with many friends and a happy family, it was an earth shattering experience to be informed by her doctor that her kidneys had failed as a result of the illness.
Out of the blue in 1996, her parents received a phone call requesting them to make a trip to KL as a child had died and the parents were willing to donate her kidneys. Lim and her parents made the journey, hoping for good news and they were not disappointed. Lim was one of the lucky recipients and the other kidney went to another school girl, known only to Lim as 'Haslina' They became good friends over the 3 months hospitalized in HKL.
Out of the blue in 1996, her parents received a phone call requesting them to make a trip to KL as a child had died and the parents were willing to donate her kidneys. Lim and her parents made the journey, hoping for good news and they were not disappointed. Lim was one of the lucky recipients and the other kidney went to another school girl, known only to Lim as 'Haslina' They became good friends over the 3 months hospitalized in HKL.
NKF Spent RM 152,470 From Jan - July 2011 To Provide 100% Subsidy On Dialysis Treatment For Poor Patients
NKF Spent RM 152,470 From Jan - July 2011 to provide 100% subsidy on dialysis treatment For our hard core poor patients.
The average life expectancy of a Malaysian man is that of 72 years, whereas a woman is about 76 years old. However we are fortunate, that in NKF we have a patient who is 101 years old. Mr. Chaw Kang Hoo begun his dialysis treatment with NKF on the 16th May 2006.
The average life expectancy of a Malaysian man is that of 72 years, whereas a woman is about 76 years old. However we are fortunate, that in NKF we have a patient who is 101 years old. Mr. Chaw Kang Hoo begun his dialysis treatment with NKF on the 16th May 2006.
Makna's Bursary Programme Aims To Assist Financially Challenged Cancer Patients
Makna's Bursary Programme aims to assist financially challenged cancer patients mainly those who are unable to pay for the following:
The chart above shows the approved applications for adult and paediatric patients from 1995 to 2011 (as at 31 Aug 2011). A total of 18,612 patients' applications have been approved totaling the cost of equipment related to cancer and treatment cost such as total body radiation and radioiodine treatment.
Besides the above assistance, Makna's Bursary Programme also provides emergency assistance in the form of petty cash to relevant government hospitals. Applications are made by the respective Medical Social Workers by providing the list of patients that they have helped to enable Makna to determine the amount to be allocated to the relevant hospitals. This emergency aid is set for patients who need urgent attention. The amount given to patients depends on the severity of the case. The 83 hospitals Makna get referral from are as listed above.
- Treatment cost
- Medication
- Equipment
- Other relevant costs
The chart above shows the approved applications for adult and paediatric patients from 1995 to 2011 (as at 31 Aug 2011). A total of 18,612 patients' applications have been approved totaling the cost of equipment related to cancer and treatment cost such as total body radiation and radioiodine treatment.
Besides the above assistance, Makna's Bursary Programme also provides emergency assistance in the form of petty cash to relevant government hospitals. Applications are made by the respective Medical Social Workers by providing the list of patients that they have helped to enable Makna to determine the amount to be allocated to the relevant hospitals. This emergency aid is set for patients who need urgent attention. The amount given to patients depends on the severity of the case. The 83 hospitals Makna get referral from are as listed above.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
佛说疗痔病经
佛说疗痔病经，神咒。
http://www.bskk.com/viewthread.php?tid=56285
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIuZCI5KA-c
原记载于中华大藏经, 第一辑第五集一六八六八页。
{
如是我闻，一时薄伽梵在王舍大城，竹林园中与大苾刍众五百人俱，时，有众多
苾刍身患痔病，形体赢瘦，痛苦萦缠，于日夜中，极受忧恼，时具寿阿难陀，见
是事己，诣世尊所，顶礼双足，在一面立，白佛言，世尊，今王舍城，多有苾刍，
身患痔病，形体赢瘦，痛苦萦缠，于日夜中，极受忧恼，世尊，此诸病苦，云何
救疗。
尔时佛告阿难陀，汝可听此疗痔病经，读诵受持，系心勿忘，亦于他人，广为宣
说，此诸痔病，悉得除殆，所谓风痔、热痔、瘖痔、三合痔、血痔、腹中痔、鼻
内痔、齿痔、舌痔、眼痔、耳痔、顶痔、手足痔、脊背痔、粪门痔、遍身支节所
生诸痔，如是痔廔，悉皆干燥堕落消灭，必瘥（念chai，四声）无疑，皆应诵持，
如是神咒，即说咒曰：
阿难陀，于此北方，有大雪山王，中有大婆罗树，名曰难胜，有三种华，一者初生，
二者圆满，三者干枯，犹如彼华，干燥落时，我诸苾刍，所患痔病，亦复如是，勿
复血出，亦无脓流，永除苦痛，悉皆平复，即令干燥，又复若常诵此经者，得宿命
住，智能忆过去七生之事，咒法成就，梭哈，又说咒曰：
『怛至他。占米占米。舍占尼。舍末尼。舍占尼。梭哈。
佛说是经已，时具寿阿难陀，及诸大众，皆大欢喜，信受奉行。
}
http://www.bskk.com/viewthread.php?tid=56285
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIuZCI5KA-c
原记载于中华大藏经, 第一辑第五集一六八六八页。
{
如是我闻，一时薄伽梵在王舍大城，竹林园中与大苾刍众五百人俱，时，有众多
苾刍身患痔病，形体赢瘦，痛苦萦缠，于日夜中，极受忧恼，时具寿阿难陀，见
是事己，诣世尊所，顶礼双足，在一面立，白佛言，世尊，今王舍城，多有苾刍，
身患痔病，形体赢瘦，痛苦萦缠，于日夜中，极受忧恼，世尊，此诸病苦，云何
救疗。
尔时佛告阿难陀，汝可听此疗痔病经，读诵受持，系心勿忘，亦于他人，广为宣
说，此诸痔病，悉得除殆，所谓风痔、热痔、瘖痔、三合痔、血痔、腹中痔、鼻
内痔、齿痔、舌痔、眼痔、耳痔、顶痔、手足痔、脊背痔、粪门痔、遍身支节所
生诸痔，如是痔廔，悉皆干燥堕落消灭，必瘥（念chai，四声）无疑，皆应诵持，
如是神咒，即说咒曰：
『怛至他。额兰帝。额兰米。室利卑。室里室里。摩羯失质。三婆拔都。梭哈。』 发音
阿难陀，于此北方，有大雪山王，中有大婆罗树，名曰难胜，有三种华，一者初生，
二者圆满，三者干枯，犹如彼华，干燥落时，我诸苾刍，所患痔病，亦复如是，勿
复血出，亦无脓流，永除苦痛，悉皆平复，即令干燥，又复若常诵此经者，得宿命
住，智能忆过去七生之事，咒法成就，梭哈，又说咒曰：
『怛至他。占米占米。舍占尼。舍末尼。舍占尼。梭哈。
佛说是经已，时具寿阿难陀，及诸大众，皆大欢喜，信受奉行。
}
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Makna - Volunteers Activities Aug 2011
Makna
For participation, please call Mama Gie (Senior Volunteer Coordinator) at 019-289 4717 or email her at fadzilahwan@makna.org.my and Ms. Monica (Volunteer Executive) at 014-8872026 / 03-21611645 or email her at monicadius@makna.org.my.
| 3rd - 4th August 2011 Wednesday - Thursday | Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit Venue: USM, Penang Time:9.00am - 3.00pm Volunteer:Dr. Ishak |
| 5th August 2011 Friday | Cancer Awareness & Volunteer meeting Venue: Bukit Bertajam, Penang Time:9.00am - 1.00pm Volunteer:Sister Vimala |
| 6th August 2011 Saturday | Cancer Awareness Exhibition & Fundraising & Homevisit Venue:Kpg. Seberang, Penang Time:10.30pm - 2.00pm Volunteer :Mdm. Saudah |
| 6th August 2011 Saturday | The breaking of fast ceremony with Amir & Family (Late Mother is a Ca Survivor) (Organized by MAKNA-UTP Volunteers and Perak Volunteer Leader Mdm. Azlina Abdullah) Venue:Taiping, Perak Time:Break Fasting Time Volunteer:UTP Volunteers & Mdm. Azlina |
For participation, please call Mama Gie (Senior Volunteer Coordinator) at 019-289 4717 or email her at fadzilahwan@makna.org.my and Ms. Monica (Volunteer Executive) at 014-8872026 / 03-21611645 or email her at monicadius@makna.org.my.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Lee Was on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) for five years before he underwent a transplant
Taken from NKF Shared Issue 2 2011 (PP9314/08/2001 (028834)).
Lee was one of the lucky ones when on July 27 1996, his fortunes changes for the better. An American expatriate died of stroke at the age of 56 and the most eligible recipient at the time turned out to be Lee. Lee therefore received a new kidney and with that came a new lease of life for his wife and twin daughters.
Lee was one of the lucky ones when on July 27 1996, his fortunes changes for the better. An American expatriate died of stroke at the age of 56 and the most eligible recipient at the time turned out to be Lee. Lee therefore received a new kidney and with that came a new lease of life for his wife and twin daughters.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
NKF Spent RM 81,120.00 From Jan-April 2011 to Provide 100% Subsidy on Dialysis Treatment
Taken from NKF Shared Issue 2 2011 (PP9314/08/2001 (028834)).
Life has not been a bed of roses for LIm as a result of a bad accident in 2007, which injured his kidneys and left him jobless.
There are many patients such as Lim who need help on a daily basis, many lose their jobs when they are on dialysis and without financial assistance it would be impossible for them to afford dialysis while managing their families.
NKF Spent RM 81,120.00 From Jan-April 2011 to Provide 100% Subsidy on Dialysis Treatment for our hard core poor patients.
Life has not been a bed of roses for LIm as a result of a bad accident in 2007, which injured his kidneys and left him jobless.
There are many patients such as Lim who need help on a daily basis, many lose their jobs when they are on dialysis and without financial assistance it would be impossible for them to afford dialysis while managing their families.
NKF Spent RM 81,120.00 From Jan-April 2011 to Provide 100% Subsidy on Dialysis Treatment for our hard core poor patients.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Makna : Life Goes On
Taken from Makna Neoplasia Issues 01/2011
It has been 15 years since the cancer diagnosis. Although her initial doctors could not promise her anything, her determination and strength has allowed her to survive. When she was first diagnosed, her children were very young. Although she never said much, I sensed that she fought her cancer as she was unwilling to miss out the growing years of her children. Due to her determination, my sister not only bought up her three kids, witnessed the marriage of her two children and today is a happy grandmother to her grand-daughter and is hanging on strongly on every thread as to see her youngest daughter who is her precious caregiver to be married off soon. - Shanti Michael (shanti.michael@hotmail.com)
It has been 15 years since the cancer diagnosis. Although her initial doctors could not promise her anything, her determination and strength has allowed her to survive. When she was first diagnosed, her children were very young. Although she never said much, I sensed that she fought her cancer as she was unwilling to miss out the growing years of her children. Due to her determination, my sister not only bought up her three kids, witnessed the marriage of her two children and today is a happy grandmother to her grand-daughter and is hanging on strongly on every thread as to see her youngest daughter who is her precious caregiver to be married off soon. - Shanti Michael (shanti.michael@hotmail.com)
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
“戰勝肥胖﹐預防糖尿病”講座會
修成林糖尿病護理中心
將在Seri Kembangan民眾會堂舉辦一場
“戰勝肥胖﹐預防糖尿病”講座會﹐
以提高民眾對糖尿病之認識。
當天備有免費贈品﹕環保袋﹑一公斤糙米或一罐天然代糖﹐
幸運抽獎及免費健康檢查。
入場免費﹐名額及贈品有限。
將在Seri Kembangan民眾會堂舉辦一場
“戰勝肥胖﹐預防糖尿病”講座會﹐
以提高民眾對糖尿病之認識。
當天備有免費贈品﹕環保袋﹑一公斤糙米或一罐天然代糖﹐
幸運抽獎及免費健康檢查。
入場免費﹐名額及贈品有限。
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