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Do you know that ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all female reproductive cancers? This is partly because of a lack of early symptoms and an effective screening test. So it's often diagnosed at advanced stages when the cancer has spread beyond the ovaries. Here are some myths and facts about ovarian cancer that could save both your life and the lives of your loved ones, as sourced from The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition ( www.ovarian.org ) and National Cancer Institute ( www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian ). FALLACY: The Pap test can diagnose ovarian cancer. TRUTH : A Pap smear is used to diagnose cancer of the cervix (the opening of the uterus), but not other cancers of the female reproductive tract. FALLACY: Ovarian cancer has no symptoms. TRUTH : Symtoms are not specific and often mimic other diseases. They include: - pelvic or abdominal pain, discomfort or swelling - bloating and feelings of fullness - persistent gas - nausea and indigestion - frequ...

Yes it is. Specifically, I'm talking about Jia Hor Fibre . Here's why.. It is a mix of natural dietary fibre that gives a refreshingly lemony taste that is easy to drink. It is a wonderful food supplement for people suffering from weight problem, or those wanting to drop more inches. The Soluble dietary fibre is helpful in reducing the rate of digestion and getting rid of cholesterol . As such, it contributes to controlling the levels of blood sugar and cholesterol in our body. The Non-soluble fibre helps promote peristalsis in our stomach and intestines. As such, it plays a vital role in eliminating excessive fats and body toxins . As the dietary fibre is capable of enhancing the feeling of satiety and decreasing the intake of fats and calories, it is great news for somebody who wants to lose weight. Ideally, Jia Hor Fibre (click here for the 8 compelling reasons) is recommended to be consumed in combination with Jia Hor Soya Protein , to ensure adequate replenishment of...

A main function of Lingzhi is to normalize our body constitution by helping our body to detoxify. As a result, when we take Lingzhi, we will experience a healing reaction known as "Vertigo Reaction".  This happens when toxins are being dissolved and discharged from our body, and the causes of diseases are being eliminated.  Our body will go through a period of discomfort before it becomes better. This is  actually a concept in Chinese medicine. This vertigo reaction is often misunderstood as side effects. However, it is simply a result of Lingzhi's effectiveness in performing its function. The reactions will be different for each individual. Not everyone will experience vertigo reaction, as it depends on the amount of toxins in our body that are being eliminated. In general, a person who has a hypersensitive constitution, or who takes large amounts of chemical drugs will experience such reactions more easily. The symptoms may range from increased bowel movements, f...

Do you know that the US Department of Agriculture recommends that healthy adults take no more than one  teaspoon of salt a day if they want to protect their hearts?  World Heart Day is held on the last Sunday of September yearly to inform people about cardiovascular diseases which kills 17 million people a year. Risk factors for heart disease and stroke include: high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels smoking insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables being overweight physically not active How to reduce high blood pressure? i) Cut the salt - Minimise the amount of salt when cooking. - Don't add more salt while eating. - Eat fewer packaged foods, including canned, frozen, baked or dried foods. ii) Regular exercise Improves blood flow through the body and helps you to maintain your ideal weight. iii) Reduce stress Reduces the release of hormones such as adrenaline, which in turn reduces the strain on your heart. Also, check out this post on how my friend success...

You probably know that our body needs protein, lots of it, which is why your mother nags you (and now you nag your kids) to drink more milk, eat more meat, eat more eggs etc. In my earlier post, I shared why Jia Hor Soya Protein  makes such an excellent source of protein supplement for our daily requirements. Do you know what are the roles and importance of protein to us? Read on to find out why Jia Hor Soya Protein is so unique, and what are its functions and benefits.. 1. Function : Consuming sufficient protein helps promote the growth of healthy cells, for our skin, bones, muscles, hair, eyes and all our other body organs. Benefits : This will help us maintain a strong and healthy physique . ----------------------------- 2. Function : Jia Hor Soya Protein provides high quality protein food with high absorption rate of up to 95% and assimilation of nutrients. Benefits : It gives us a smoother skin texture and more radiant complexion . Jia Hor Soya Protein is quick and easy to co...

Dr. Ray D. Strand is an American who graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School. He has been actively practicing as a doctor for the past 30 years.  He is the author of a book titled " What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You ".  His rather unconventional view is - the best defense against developing any degenerative diseases and pre-mature aging is the body's natural defense system, not the drugs he prescribes. Please spend 2 minutes to read this excerpt from his book: " Nutritional science offers us the greatest hope in our fight against cancer and several other degenerative diseases. They not only help prevent cancer but may actually enhance the traditional chemo- and radiation therapy. How can the process of building up the body's natural defense be bad? Shouldn't physicians want their patients to be as healthy as possible, since cancer treatments are going to put patients under the greatest stress the...

Protein is the fundamental unit of life. It can be found in every single cellular tissue of the human body.  Protein is the most  important ingredient   our body needs after water, as it’s needed everywhere including our skin, eyes, cartilage, muscles, and our bones.  In this respect, ensuring adequate replenishment of protein is by far the most rudimentary approach to preserving our health. As many of us tend not to consume enough protein from our daily meals, choosing a good protein supplement is crucial. What are the attributes of a good protein supplement? (1) A great source of protein are those extracted from soya beans .  Being at the beginning of the food chain, plant-based protein has higher energy level and is easier to digest (unlike animal-based protein, which tend to have higher toxin build-up). (2) The protein is isolated i.e. the  purine , allergen , cholesterol, fibre and fat substances have been removed. What is left is only the pur...

A cleansing and detoxification program is a series of steps taken in order to actively enhance the elimination of toxic wastes from your body that are creating, or have the potential to create bothersome symptoms and disease.  Going by that definition, I can say  I had never seriously embarked on any detox program in my life. I mean, it's a great concept. But the idea of having to refrain myself from my favourite "sin" food and worse, "forced" to take a whole bunch of "good-for-you", boring stuff and on top of that, having to change my sleeping habit and exercise regime etc for an extended duration, just totally put me off. What makes it even more complicated is there're different programs for different purposes, e.g. for the colon, or for the liver, or for the kidney etc etc. Until I came to know about this particular Detox Program . It only takes 2 minutes a day. I don't have to change my lifestyle at all (unless I want to see greater, faster...

Do you know what are some tell-tale signs of people lacking in dietary fibre and has constipation problem? Here's the Checklist : (i) Suffers from constant headache , caused by dirty, "muddy" blood flowing in their body. (ii) Suffers from bloated tummy . (iii) Feels lethargic . When our blood is dirty, it circulates slowly, and hence is slow in transporting oxygen and nutrients to our cells, resulting in lower energy level and tiredness. (iv) Has bad breathe / body odour . When our colon is jammed, the toxins in our body finds other ways to exit, through our mouth and our skin pores. (v) Facial congestion . People who have pimples / acne around their chin area are likely to suffer from constipation problem. Our skin is another avenue for toxin elimination. (vi) Fails the stool quality test . A normal healthy stool should have the following characteristics:  Density - float instead of sink. Colour - golden yellow. Shape - like a banana. Size - 1 to 2 inch in diameter. Smel...

Most people look for fibre to regulate their bowel functions. How many of us know that fibre is also very effective to maintain a healthy blood sugar level and reduce our cholesterol/triglycerides level? Jia Hor Fibre is able to deliver all of that because: 1) It contains lingzhi extract , a functional food that helps our body to restore its natural bodily functions and enhances absorption of food, water and oxygen. For people with colon problem, the lingzhi helps them gain back their colon function. 2) Jia Hor Fibre contains  non-water soluble fibre ,  which takes care of constipation problem and helps with weight management. 3) Jia Hor Fibre also contains water soluble fibre ,  which adheres and absorbs fats and toxins as well as stabilize your blood sugar level, hence preventing high blood pressure and diabetes problems. 4) The source is from 100% natural plant based dietary fibre extracted from corn, beans and oat. There is no laxative in the formulation, which is ...

Have you heard of Dr. Ray D. Strand , M.D.? Neither have I.  Until my good friend lent me this book. It's truly an eye-opening piece of work for me. According to Dr. Ray Strand, America's doctors are trained to treat disease with drugs. But they are not trained in the most powerful tool for our health, which are nutritional supplements .  Drawing on extensive research culled from over 1,300 clinical studies in well-known medical journals, Dr. Strand revealed the critical role that nutritional medicine plays in slowing the aging process and reclaiming health, even after the devastation of illnesses such as: Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Multiple Sclerosis etc. Allow me to quote some of the key points from this book:- Page 8 , "After reviewing medical research studies, I have absolutely no doubt that my patients who take high-quality nutritional supplements have a health benefit over those who don't." Page 13 , "...physicians routinely perform pap smears, mam...

We have a love-hate relationship with oxygen. It is necessary but at the same time dangerous for our life.  In the process of utilizing oxygen to create energy, our cells also create a by-product called free radicals.  Free radicals are charged oxygen molecules that are missing one electron and needs to snatch another electron to "balance up".  If it is not neutralized by an antioxidant, which has the ability to give this free radical the electron it desires, it can go on to create more volatile free radicals, damage the cell wall, vessel wall and even the DNA nucleus of the cell. Because of our stressful lifestyles, polluted environment, and over-medicated society, our generation deals with more free radicals than any previous generation. Once the quantity of free radicals surpasses the limit of our body's natural defense, oxidative stress results, causing us to age and fall sick. How do we prevent oxidative stress and delay aging?   By increasing our body's level...