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YOGA – A COMPASS FOR GOOD LIVING

Lai Cheng July 13, 2022 0 Comments

Do you know: Yoga is more than a workout, it’s a healthy lifestyle – a compass for living a meaningful life. This mind-body discipline, based on ancient Indian philosophy, is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. It was added to the prestigious list in recognition of its influence on Indian society, from health and medicine to education and the arts (read more: Yoga is...

SOIL POLLUTION: A HIDDEN CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE

Lai Cheng July 12, 2022 0 Comments

Contaminated soil may lead to cardiovascular disease by increasing oxidative stress in the blood vessels (with more “bad” free radicals and fewer “good” antioxidants), by causing inflammation, and by disturbing the body clock (circadian rhythm), says a recent study in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology. “Soil contamination is a less visible danger...

VAPING ON THE RISE IN THE YOUNG

Lai Cheng July 8, 2022 0 Comments

A recent survey by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) on the use of vapes and e-cigarettes among young people found that more and more young girls, especially young girls, are addicted to these devices. Vape and e-cigarette use among the younger generation has now doubled compared to a year ago. Although the popularity and use of e-cigarettes and vapes have increased, the perceived...

WHY YOU SHOULD EAT FOR GOOD GUT HEALTH

Lai Cheng July 8, 2022 0 Comments

We are not alone in our bodies. Living inside every person are trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi and other life forms that are collectively known as the microbiome. These microbes influence many aspects of your health, including your immune system, and they help digest the food you eat, as well as protect you from pathogens. Research suggests your gut bacteria are tied to...

BALING FLOODS – MAKE FINDINGS PUBLIC

Lai Cheng July 8, 2022 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is most disappointed that our call for a public commission of inquiry (COI) on the Baling floods in Kedah has been dismissed by the Kedah state government, as well as the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR). SAM, had on Wednesday, 6 July, called on the Kedah state government to hold a COI to get to the root causes of the Baling floods. We made this call to...

TIME TO STOP BLAMING NATURE AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Lai Cheng July 6, 2022 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the Kedah state government to take more responsibility for the Baling floods in Kedah and the devastation that resulted in the death of three persons, including a pregnant woman and the loss of homes of hundreds of others. SAM is appalled by the response of the Menteri Besar of Kedah, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, who once again rubbished logging as a...

WHAT DOES YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBE?

Lai Cheng July 4, 2022 0 Comments

“Most doctors work to put patients on medications. A superior doctor works to help you change your lifestyle in order to get you off medications,” says physician and medical school professor Robert Lufkin MD. Lufkin is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers, 32 book chapters and 14 books, among them ‘Lies I Taught in Medical School: And The Truths That Can Save Your Life’....

ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS Reduce Children’s Physical and Cardiovascular Fitness

Lai Cheng July 1, 2022 0 Comments

A new study found that children ages 3 to 5 who consumed more ultraprocessed foods had poorer locomotor skills than children who consumed less of these foods. It also showed lower cardiovascular fitness in 12- to 15-year-olds who consumed more ultraprocessed foods. Ultraprocessed foods were categorised in this study as including packaged snacks, breakfast cereals, candies, soda, sweetened juices...

RECLAIM PUBLIC SPACE

Lai Cheng July 1, 2022 0 Comments

Public spaces are an important asset to our cities. Here’s why. Public space is essential for life. With the majority of the world’s populations living in metropolitan areas, public space is a key factor for well-being and health. Public space contributes to children’s development, community life, reduces stress levels and improves mental health and well-being. Yet public space is a key...

Consumers Need Accurate Information from Government to Avoid Unnecessary Anxiety

Lai Cheng June 30, 2022 0 Comments

The government should get its act together over the confusion on the palm cooking oil, chicken and eggs subsidy issue. One very clear example was the announcement reported in the media on 23 June 2022 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who said that the subsidy for cooking oil in bottles of 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 5kg will be stopped from 1 July. However, on the same day the media...

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