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Bits & Bites #13 - Health: Energy, Oxidation of Brain Cells and Effective Dosage

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This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed.    Sagar If you feel tired and want to get a quick boost of energy , drink a combination of  Jia Hor Soya Protein  and  Yung Kien Pollen . You need protein to repair damaged cells and grow new cells. Pollen gives you a complete and wholesome mix of vitamins and minerals. Together they give you a quick fix when you're low on energy. ----------------------------------------- Oxidation of our Brain Cells Professor Lin Chih-Bin from Beijing University says that  Lingzhi  can: 1) Reduce the  rate  of oxidation of our brain cells. 2)  Protect  our brain cells from being oxidised. 3)  Prolong  the life of brain cells which are already oxidised. ------------------------------------------ Taking  Lingzhi  for yo...

Lingzhi and Healing Crisis

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There are many reasons why you take Lingzhi / Ganoderma. Some people want more energy , some want to maintain their current health level, others want to restore their ailing health condition. Whatever the reason, if consumed correctly, you will experience something called Healing Crisis or Healing Reaction or Vertigo Reaction. What is a Healing Crisis? Simply put, it occurs when your body is expelling out the toxins that have been lying latent inside. You will feel worse for a short duration on your path back to health. During this period of intense cleansing and rebuilding , you will experience uncomfortable signs and symptoms. This is a concept of Chinese Medicine, where true healing is usually preceded by healing crisis. Hence, healing crisis is a good sign . It means your body is still strong enough to go through this healing process. People who take a longer time or don't experience healing crisis could mean 2 things - either they are toxin-free (highly unlikely if they ar...

Bits & Bites #12 - Health: Immune System and Western Medication

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This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed.  Nathalie Phagocytes and Natural Killer Cells are like the soldiers of a country in charge of defending the country's border. If these 2 types of immune cells are strong, they can successfully stop the germs and viruses from entering your body (soldiers preventing enemies from invading the country). You may feel unwell in the morning, but you would have recovered by the afternoon. --------------------------------- How do you know if your levels of Phagocytes and Natural Killer Cells are low? You tend to have ulcers in your mouth . You also tend to get  white spots on your tongue . --------------------------------- Which do you think is a better way to address High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and High Blood Sugar problems -  You taking Western medications ...

Guest Blog: Healthy Foods to Lose Weight - How to Choose the Best Food to Fit Your Body?

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For weight loss enthusiasts, choosing foods that help in losing weight is easy. The challenge is to choose  the foods that not only serve as the main component of losing weight but is also a good source of vitamins and energy at the same time.  Eating healthy is much better than eating less to have a lighter body. Losing weight usually means losing energy and strength, which is not good.  This article shows some tips on choosing healthy foods to lose weight that will actually work with any type of body and lifestyle. Shop for fruits and vegetables       While in the grocery shop, spend some time in the area where fruits and vegetables are displayed, as it is the healthiest section of the grocery. Fruits and vegetables contain good vitamins and minerals, and are also great providers of fiber and antioxidants that ensure a good metabolism and clean inner body. Berries, cherries, apples, beans and even potatoes are full of cancer-fighting, anti-in...

Bits & Bites #11 - Testimonies: Diabetes, Fatty Liver, Allergy, Feeling Tired, Pregnancy

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This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed.  Hyo Tan Testimony: Diabetes and Fatty Liver A young lady suffers from severe diabetic condition to the stage where she needs to inject 30 mg of insulin everyday.  She started consuming 4 Yung Kien Ganoderma + 8 Yung Kien Pollen + 1 Jia Hor Soya Protein + 2 Lactoberry daily. After 3 months, she went for a medical checkup and found that her Fatty Liver condition has improved and her insulin injection dosage has reduced from 30 to 12 mg. ------------------------------------ Testimony: Face Skin Allergy Before Ms LC used to suffer from allergy on her face since young, so much so that she couldn't use cosmetics. After her second pregnancy, she found out the allergy was due to hormonal imbalance problem. On April 2011, she suffered a severe attack of allergy. Her neck ...

Guest Blog: Top 10 Foods to Eat to Avoid Indigestion or Heartburn Problems

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The previous night I had overindulged in a delicious buffet.   At night, I experienced  excruciating  pain in my stomach. I was curled up like a snail in its shell.  As tempting as it was, that session of overeating had given me an upset stomach and a very bad  heartburn.  In my effort to find a cure to my agony, I recalled the saying: Prevention is Better than Cure .   Through my research, I learnt how bigger meals require more acid to digest the food which in turn increases one’s chances of getting  heartburn  or indigestion. That wasn't the first time I experienced such pain. I have very bad eating habits. Eating late in the day, eating on the run, overeating, drinking not enough water and skipping meals are regular occurrences. Consequently, I am troubled with indigestion and heartburn. I can easily blame my busy lifestyle for developing such habits, But then, I believe the type of food consumed plays an important role as well.  For ...

Bits & Bites #10 - Statin Drugs, Cholesterol, Sugar, Stress and Heart Disease

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This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed. Vietnam House Stand in front of a wall and walk towards it. If your belly touches the wall before the rest of your body , there's a great chance that you're Insulin Resistant (i.e. insulin becomes less effective at lowering blood sugar level because your body cells fail to respond to the normal actions of insulin). --------------------------------------- The Number One dietary contributor to heart disease is Sugar , which is a far greater danger to your heart than Fat. Sugar and Processed Carbs raise triglycerides, which is an important risk factor for heart disease. ---------------------------------------- Fat  raises LDL cholesterol, but it  raises the harmless ones  and  lowers the harmful ones  that actually cause heart disease. Sugar  on the o...

What Causes Neck Pain and a Natural Solution

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Neck pain can be due to many reasons. It is very disabling and some can last for a long long time, severely affecting your quality of life. Some of the causes of neck pain are: Injury affecting muscles or ligaments. Inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis . Infection due to discitis , epidural abscess and meningitis . Infiltration by tumours. Risk factors contributing to the onset of acute neck pain include: Nature of occupation Stress at work Psychosocial nature of work environment Smoking. Preventive measures to curb the worsening or onset of neck pain include: Maintain good posture by holding your head up and keeping your shoulders back and down. Use the chair's arm rests to keep your arms supported. Avoid sitting in the same position for prolonged periods of time. Adjust your computer monitor to eye level. Sleep with your neck in a neutral position by using a small pillow under the nap of your neck. Relax yourself as stress, tension and worr...

Bits & Bites #9 - Health: Cholesterol and Heart Disease

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This post is part of a weekly series sharing B its of mishmash on health, my business and life in general, which I find   inspirational, enlightening or enriching. And Bites of delicious food I have enjoyed. Ravi Banana Leaf Functions of Cholesterol: 1. It produces Hormones  - cortisol hormones (the fight-or-flight hormones) and sex hormones (including estrogens, progestogens and testosterone). Low cholesterol is linked to sexual dysfunction . 2. It's used to synthesize bile acids , which is very important for the digestion of fat . 3. It's an essential component for membranes of your brain and nervous system. It facilitates nerve impulse transmission . Too little cholesterol can result in memory loss . 4. It's  a weapon to fight infections . Studies found that people with low cholesterol have a higher risk of dying from respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases . 5. It's used to make vitamin D . Deficiency in vitamin D is linked with heart disease, osteoporosis, depre...