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OMEGA-3 FOODS MAKE YOU LIVE LONGER

Lai Cheng March 14, 2023 0 Comments
Omega-3 (present in foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts) is crucial to health. A 2021 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that having higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood improves longevity. “In Japan, where the mean Omega-3 Index is greater than 8%, the expected life span is around 5 years longer than it is in the United States, where...
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING BAREFOOT OUTSIDE

Lai Cheng March 14, 2023 0 Comments
Earthing or grounding – the act of walking barefoot on the earth whether it be sand, dirt or grass – is good for health. Having direct skin contact with the earth (with your body – feet, legs, hands, etc) creates an electrical connection to the ground. This is said to produce a healing effect down to the cellular level. Research shows grounding may play a profoundly beneficial role in...
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BROCCOLI OR DOUGHNUT?

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments
Most processed foods are energy-rich and nutrient-poor. They provide a lot of calories or “empty calories” without much nutritional value. Strive to eat more nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat and low-fat dairy, fish and seafood, unprocessed lean meat and skinless poultry, nuts and legumes) – they are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for...
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Regressive idea on duty-free cigarettes for Langkawi

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked that the Langkawi member of Parliament Dato' Haji Mohd Suhaimi bin Abdullah urged the government to allow the sale of duty-free cigarettes. It is myopic of him to push this idea because smoking is a known contributor to premature deaths and the cause of many non-communicable diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic...
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EAT PROTEIN TO COUNTER LOW ENERGY

Lai Cheng March 7, 2023 0 Comments
Blood sugar imbalances are a common cause of low energy throughout the day. If your body is relying on caffeine till afternoon, try having a meal with a minimum of 20-30 grams of protein. That will keep blood sugar from crashing (causing sudden drop in energy levels) a few hours after you’ve had caffeine. ~ Kristen Jakobitz
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Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Lai Cheng March 7, 2023 0 Comments
Australia’s medicines regulator recently announced the immediate registration cancellation and recall of dozens of over-the-counter cough medicines and lozenges containing the active ingredient pholcodine. This is because of the risk of a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction if people are also given specific muscle relaxant drugs while under a general anaesthetic. Pholcodine is...
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OZEMPIC DRUG MISUSE FOR WEIGHT LOSS – Beware of Side Effects

Lai Cheng March 3, 2023 0 Comments
The diabetes drug Ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight loss properties. Videos under the hashtag #Ozempic have nearly 600 million views on TikTok, where many users regularly update followers about their weight loss. But its soaring popularity has led to global shortages and doctors warn about the potential side effects. Besides nausea (the most common side effect of the...
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC

Lai Cheng March 3, 2023 0 Comments
Do You Know: Curcumin, the primary bioactive substance in turmeric, has many health benefits such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve a host of other health conditions. (Source: Organic Live Food)
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