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to do the same. To motivate you to take action, we spoke to two breast cancer 

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Natural Health • October 2016 | VOL 73 

Natural Beauty 

08 Beautiful Eyes: No More 

Ageing Signs 

Secret treatments and makeup 

tricks from top dermatologists 

prEVENTION & Remedies 

38 Four Ways to Keep Zika 

At Bay 

Should you postpone your travel 

plans to areas with Zika outbreaks? 

10 Caring For Your Eyes 

In Minutes 

The skin around the eye can be 

1/10th as thick as the skin on the 

rest of the face 

12 Fabulous 20s, 30s, 40s 

and Beyond 

What worked in our 20s won't do us 

any favour in our 30s or 40s or 50s… 

FITNESS & Weight Loss 

20 Are Malaysian Healthy? 

Malaysia scored a mediocre 

63 points out of 100 in the 2016 

Healthy Living Index 

SPECIAL 

28 World Sight Day (Oct 11) 

How Your Vision Changes As 

You Age 

People over age 65 should have 

yearly dilated eye exams 

43 Eczema Awareness Month 

Childhood Eczema vs 

Adult Eczema 

Eczema affects about 20% of 

children and 3% of adults 

HEALTH & Wellness 

14 Water: How Much Should 

You Drink Every Day? 

Let's just say that there's no single 

formula to fit all 

31 Interview 

Breast Cancer 

Awareness Month 

Two survivors who fought Cancer 

Recipes of the Month 

34 ‘BMS ORGANICS’ ‘Green 

Monday-Green Menu’ in 

support of global health blitz 

47 World Osteoporosis 

Day (Oct 20) 

Osteoporosis and the Risk of 

the Ageing Population 

After the age of 50 there is a rapid 

decline of bone density 

59 NEWS & Events

Advertorial 

Managing Troubled 

Skin Naturally 

29th October 2016 is World Psoriasis Day. It is an annual day 

aimed to raise awareness, increase understanding and build 

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Nearly three percent of the world’s population, from men, 

women, children or even newborn babies experience 

symptoms of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common chronic, 

relapsing, immune-mediated and inflammatory disorder 

with primary involvement of the skin. The skin cell growth 

of psoriasis sufferer is about 3 times faster than normal 

and results in thick, red and silvery scales on skin surface. 

A substantial proportion of psoriasis patients experience 

inflammatory polyarthritis called psoriatic arthritis which 

causes physical, functional and psychosocial disability. 

Psoriasis cannot be cured, but there are many ways of 

controlling it. There are some tips to manage and avoid flare 

up. Keeping skin moist is important and effective yet easier 

way to reduce skin dryness, itchiness, redness, soreness and 

scaling. Other suggestions are to soak in warm water for 

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your eyes with 

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BEAUTIFUL EYES 

NO MORE AGEING SIGNS 

Your eyes can tell so many stories about 

you. As you age, over time, eyelid 

skin becomes thinner, more lined, and 

less toned, creating the impression of 

fatigue. Your eyes can make you look 

worn out. 

But not to fret! Top dermatologists have 

offered their secret treatments and 

makeup tricks that can brighten and 

wake your skin around the eyes up. 

Here are some of their best kept secrets: 

Puffy eyes 

Some puffiness is genetic, and no eye 

cream will erase or reduce it. But if your 

bags come and go, fluid retention is 

probably the cause. Salty dinners, late 

nights, a cocktail or two — they can all 

make your body hold on to water. Since 

lid skin is thinner than elsewhere on your 

face, you'll notice swelling more. 

What you can do: Thanks to the pull 

of gravity, morning facial puffiness is 

usually gone by lunchtime. To speed 

things up, try placing a chilled eye 

compress, cold water-soaked tea bags, 

or cucumber slices over lids for five 

minutes. Cold constricts blood vessels 

and reduces swelling. The caffeine in 

many eye creams is tightening, too. 

Gently press on the bones around your 

eyes as you apply it. The pressure 

helps stimulate circulation and drain 

excess fluid. 

8 Natural Health * October 2016 VOL 73


Dark circles 

Since skin becomes more translucent 

with age, blood vessels appear more 

prominent. When blood vessels show 

through skin, they can give the eye area 

a bluish cast. A less common cause 

of darkness: post-inflammatory hyper 

pigmentation, doctor-speak for clusters of 

brown pigment that collect underneath 

the eyes due to heredity or chronic 

rubbing (often because of allergies or 

bothersome contact lenses). 

What you can do: Daily use of any basic 

eye cream will temporarily plump skin so 

blood vessels are less visible. Eye creams 

are a better choice for this purpose than 

regular face creams, because they tend to 

have a higher concentration of emollients 

for plumping and a thicker texture, which 

makes them adhere to the ever-mobile 

eye area. To improve the look of brown 

pigment, try an eye cream with botanical 

skin lighteners like licorice and kojic acid. 

Lines and wrinkles 

Every time you smile, frown, yawn, 

or squint, the skin around your eyes 

crinkles up. Eventually, as the collagen 

levels diminish, your skin literally stays 

scrunched, and deeper creases take the 

place of fine lines. 

What you can do: A few ingredients are 

essential. The first is retinol, a vitamin A 

derivative that rebuilds collagen levels 

and helps smooth fine lines. Antioxidants 

like green tea and vitamin C, which help 

skin retain collagen, are effective wrinkle 

reducers, too. If your skin is especially 

sensitive, swap vitamin A products for 

peptides — proteins that also stimulate 

collagen growth. 

Sagging lids 

As collagen, elastin, and fat decrease 

with age, eyelids get droopier. Genetics 

determine when your skin will sag and 

to what extent. And like any skin ageing, 

sun exposure hastens the effect. As a 

result, some women have sagging in their 

late 30s. 

What you can do: No eye cream alone 

will reverse sagging once skin begins its 

downward slide. Only surgery gives you 

truly long-term improvement. But artfully 

applied eye makeup can make drooping 

lids less noticeable. 

Surgery to the rescue 

When you want faster, more dramatic 

results than even the best eye cream or 

makeup trick can offer, you'll find plenty of 

longer-lasting (but costlier) options at the 

dermatologist's or plastic surgeon's office. 

Best for banishing 

wrinkles 

Botox injections. The doctor makes tiny 

injections of botulinum toxin into the 

muscles that cause wrinkles, forcing them 

to relax. The injections take effect in a 

week or so, and the area stays smooth 

for three to six months. 

Chemical peels. A medium-depth peel 

(like trichloroacetic acid, a.k.a. TCA) 

stimulates collagen growth by removing 

the top layer of skin. The body senses an 

injury and cranks out new healthy skin 

as a way of healing itself. You'll look like 

you have a bad sunburn for five to seven 

days, but then facial skin will be smoother 

and less lined for six months to a year. 

Lasers. Many kinds of lasers are used 

around the eyes, usually as part of an all 

over facial rejuvenation treatment. Lasers 

help reduce wrinkles by resurfacing skin 

and stimulating collagen production. As 

with a peel, you'll look badly sunburned 

for a few days to a week before the 

smoothing shows up; it'll last for a year or 

more, until new wrinkles form. 

Best for hiding dark 

circles 

Hyaluronic acid injections. This clear gel 

filler is injected directly into the hollows 

beneath the eyes to even them so they no 

longer appear as dark shadows. Expect 

swelling, mild bruising, and tenderness 

for up to a week afterward (the bruising 

can be covered with concealer). Results 

will last three to six months — or more. 

Best for lifting sagging 

lids 

Blepharoplasty. During this surgery, the 

doctor makes tiny incisions around or inside 

the eyelids to remove loose skin and excess 

fat, which create a droopy, sleepy look. It 

takes about two weeks before the bruising 

goes down; you may not want to return to 

work until then. But the tightening effect lasts 

for years. This procedure could make one 

look 10 to 15 years younger. 

Natural Health * October 2016 VOL 73 

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The skin around 

the eye can be 1/10th as 

thick as the skin on the rest of 

the face. Due to the lesser amount of 

oil glands around the eyes, this part of 

the face is more likely to show premature 

signs of ageing if it is neglected. The eye 

area can show everyone your lack of sleep, 

overindulgence of food and alcohol and 

just how good you’re feeling or not. It is 

therefore necessary to pay special 

attention to the eye area and 

treat it diligently and 

consistently. 

CARING FOR YOUR 

EYES IN MINUTES 



Laugh lines-crows feet 

Laugh lines commonly called crow’s 

feet, are caused by the breakdown of 

collagen in the skin, a direct result of sun 

exposure and extrinsic ageing, just like 

other wrinkles on the face. Since skin 

around the eyes is much thinner than 

that of the face, wrinkles may appear 

prematurely. Using an eye cream twice 

daily will soften the look of fine lines 

and deeply moisturise the delicate 

skin around the eyes. Adding a serum 

containing Collagen and Hyaluronic 

Acid, will keep skin firm, moist and 

plump. Apply a few drops under 

your eye cream twice daily. Avoiding 

excessive sun exposure and using eye 

creams are the keys to preventing signs 

of aging around the eyes. 

Puffiness and bags 

Lack of sleep, meals high in salt, high 

blood pressure, alcohol, and stress 

can all result in puffy eyes, particularly 

in the morning when the periorbital 

area retains fluid. Most often this is 

not a serious condition and usually 

improves as the day goes by mainly 

because being in a vertical position 

helps redistribute the fluid around the 

skin. Using and eye gel directly from 

the refrigerator works as a soothing, 

cooling morning treatment for tired, 

puffy eyes. In some cases the puffiness 

is not caused by the skin retaining 

fluid but by the protrusion of the fatty 

pad under the eye. Your dermatologist 

or a plastic surgeon can recommend 

treatment options in this case. 

Dark circles 

Dark circles are caused by blood 

vessels showing through the delicate 

skin around the eye area giving the 

under eye area a bluish, purple cast, 

often a hereditary condition. Fluid and 

hemoglobin from leaky capillaries can 

pool under the eyes giving a bruised 

effect and nasal congestion dilates 

and darkens the veins that drain from 

the eyes to the nose. Dark circles can 

also be caused by anemia. The thinner 

the skin and the more deep set the 

eyes are, the worse the condition can 

appear. Skin can appear more pale 

due to lack of sleep, hormonal changes 

and pregnancy, which intensify the look 

of the dark circles though these factors 

do not actually cause dark circles. 

How you can minimise 

the look of dark circles 

and puffiness: 

• Use an eye cream rich in antioxidants 

like Vitamins A, E and C which can 

help strengthen capillary walls. 

• Avoid over indulging in salty foods 

and alcohol which cause the skin to 

retain fluids, resulting in a shadowy 

look under the eyes. 

• Getting enough rest will minimise the 

look of dark circles. 

• Place cold cucumber slices, an ice 

mask or tea bags over the eyes to 

alleviate swelling. 

• Rinse your face quickly with ice cold 

water to reduce swelling. 


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Fabulous 

20s, 30s, 

40s and 

Beyond 

The Right 

Skin Care for 

Every Age 

When it comes to skin care, most of us fall into one of two camps. There are those of us who never change 

our routine, using the same ill-suited face wash and moisturiser from our high school days. Then there's the 

other group, who embrace treatments like Botox and acid peels before there's a wrinkle in sight. 

As we age, our skin changes. What 

worked in our 20s won't do us any 

favour in our 30s or 40s. If the goal is 

to maintain a youthful, dewy glow well 

into our golden years, and look just as 

radiant every decade in between, we 

need to tailor our skin care regimen to 

the number of candles on our birthday 

cake. Here, how to put your best face 

forward at every age. 

If you're in your 20s 

At this age, your goal is to preserve and 

protect. In your 20s, many of the skin 

issues you see come from carefree living 

(and neglect): partying on weekends, 

drinking too much, pulling all-nighters 

and basking in the sun without 

sunscreen. There might be lingering 

acne from the teen years as well. Hard 

living comes at a cost, though: fine 

lines can start to creep up in the second 

half of your 20s. To stave them off and 

counteract your skin sins, it's important 

to start a consistent skin care routine that 

involves SPF. 

First and foremost, keep skin looking 

young with judicious use of sunscreen 

‘UV protection of at least 30’ yearround. 

Skin type matters, too, whether 

sensitive, dry, combination, normal 

or oily. Oily skin may not need a 

moisturiser on top of sunscreen in 

warmer months. Drier skin will benefit 

from a layer of rich, creamy moisturiser 

no matter what the weather. 


Discolouration caused by sun damage 

or melasma (aka the mask of pregnancy 

that can also be caused by birth 

control), and fine lines are likely two 

of your biggest skin challenges. At 

this point, you need to start exfoliating 

regularly because skin only exfoliates 

naturally every 35 days as opposed to 

every 14 in your 20s. 

Cell renewal and oil (sebum) production 

begin to slow. Expect to see the first 

signs of ageing, such as expression 

lines around eyes, on the forehead 

and between the nose and mouth, 

and freckles, the result of oxidative 

damage if you’ve had too much sun 

in your younger years. If you’ve taken 

care, however, you might not see these 

changes until your late 30s, so don’t 

panic and change everything on your 

30th birthday. 


In your 40s, expression lines between 



your brows and around your eyes and mouth don't 

disappear like they did in your 30s. Your estrogen level 

is tapering so your skin will become dryer. The neck and 

décolleté area might start to look crepey as well. Overall 

you'll need to add moisture and collagen-building ingredients 

like peptides. Now you definitely need to add active 

ingredients. It’s also a good time for eye cream. 

SPF and antioxidants are still important to prevent further 

damage, and you may want to exfoliate a little more 

often, to prevent skin from looking dull. Tweak your 

existing regimen to target particular issues. 


Moisture, moisture, moisture. This should be your main 

concern in your 50s. Loss of tone, hollow eyes and sagging 

are your biggest issues, and creams and serums can only 

do so much. If you're looking for more dramatic results, in 

addition to using powerful products that contain peptides, 

retinoids, or alpha hydroxy or amino acids, consider talking 

to your dermalogist about laser treatments and other noninvasive 

or invasive skin rejuvenation options. 

You definitely need retinoids if you want to hang on to 

collagen. It becomes a more important ingredient as you 

age. Collagen-building peptides are also key to help with 

sagging, as well as topical vitamin C. Moisture-boosting 

ingredients including hyaluronic acid and ceramides help 

skin retain the extra hydration it needs. And keep using that 

SPF regularly. 

Moisture, 

moisture, 

moisture. This 

should be your 

main concern in 

your 50s. 


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Water 

How much 

should 

you drink 

every day? 



Water is essential to good health, 

yet needs vary by individual. These 

guidelines can help ensure you drink 

enough fluids. 

How much water should you drink each 

day? It's a simple question with no easy 

answers. Studies have produced varying 

recommendations over the years, but in 

truth, your water needs depend on many 

factors, including your health, how active 

you are and where you live. 

Although no single formula fits everyone, 

knowing more about your body's need 

for fluids will help you estimate how much 

water to drink each day. 

Health benefits of water 

Water is your body's principal chemical 

component and makes up about 60 

percent of your body weight. Every 

system in your body depends on water. 

For example, water flushes toxins out of 

vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, 

and provides a moist environment for ear, 

nose and throat tissues. 

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a 

condition that occurs when you don't have 

enough water in your body to carry out 

normal functions. Even mild dehydration 

can drain your energy and make you tired. 

How much water do 

you need? 

Every day you lose water through your 

breath, perspiration, urine and bowel 

movements. For your body to function 

properly, you must replenish its water 

supply by consuming beverages and 

foods that contain water. 

So how much fluid does the average, 

healthy adult living in a temperate 

climate need? The Institute of Medicine 

determined that an adequate intake (AI) 

for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 

litres) of total beverages a day. The AI for 

women is about 9 cups (2.2 litres) of total 

beverages a day. 

What about the advice to 

drink 8 glasses a day? 

Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink 

eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day." 

That's about 1.9 litres, which isn't that 

different from the Institute of Medicine 

recommendations. Although the "8 by 8" 

rule isn't supported by hard evidence, 

it remains popular because it's easy to 

remember. Just keep in mind that the 

rule should be reframed as: "Drink eight 

8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," because 

all fluids count toward the daily total. 

Factors that influence 

water needs 

You may need to modify your total fluid 

intake depending on how active you are, 

the climate you live in, your health status, 

and if you're pregnant or breast-feeding. 

Exercise. If you exercise or engage in any 

activity that makes you sweat, you need to 

drink extra water to compensate for the fluid 

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milliliters) of water should suffice for short 

bouts of exercise, but intense exercise lasting 

more than an hour (for example, running a 

marathon) requires more fluid intake. How 

much additional fluid you need depends on 

how much you sweat during exercise, and 

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Intense exercise. During long bouts 

of intense exercise, it's best to use a 

sports drink that contains sodium, as this 

will help replace sodium lost in sweat 

and reduce the chances of developing 

hyponatremia, which can be lifethreatening. 

Also, continue to replace 

fluids after you're finished exercising. 

Environment. Hot or humid weather can 

make you sweat and requires additional 

intake of fluid. Heated indoor air also 

can cause your skin to lose moisture 

during wintertime. Further, altitudes 

greater than 8,200 feet (2,500 metres) 

may trigger increased urination and more 

rapid breathing, which use up more of 

your fluid reserves. 

Illnesses or health conditions. When 

you have fever, vomiting or diarrhoea, 

your body loses additional fluids. In these 

cases, you should drink more water. In 

some cases, your doctor may recommend 

oral rehydration solutions. You may also 

need increased fluid intake if you develop 

certain conditions, including bladder 

infections or urinary tract stones. On the 

other hand, some conditions, such as 

heart failure and some types of kidney, 

liver and adrenal diseases, may impair 

excretion of water and even require that 

you limit your fluid intake. 

Pregnancy or breast-feeding. Women 

who are pregnant or breast-feeding 

need additional fluids to stay hydrated. 

Large amounts of fluid are used 

especially when nursing. The Institute 

of Medicine recommends that pregnant 

women drink about 10 cups (2.3 litres) 

of fluids daily and women who breastfeed 

consume about 13 cups (3.1 litres) 

of fluids a day. 

Beyond the tap: Other sources of water 

You don't need to rely only on what you 

drink to meet your fluid needs. What you 

eat also provides a significant portion 

of your fluid needs. On average, food 

provides about 20 percent of total water 

intake. For example, many fruits and 

vegetables, such as watermelon and 

spinach, are 90 percent or more water 

by weight. 

In addition, beverages such as milk 

and juice are composed mostly of 

water. Even beer, wine and caffeinated 

beverages — such as coffee, tea or 

When 

you have 

fever, vomiting 

or diarrhoea, 

your body loses 

additional 

fluids. 

soda — can contribute, but these should 

not be a major portion of your daily total 

fluid intake. Water is still your best bet 

because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and 

readily available. 

Staying safely hydrated 

Generally, if you drink enough fluid 

so that you rarely feel thirsty and your 

urine is colourless or light yellow — and 

measures about 6.3 cups (1.5 litres) or 

more a day if you were to keep track — 

your fluid intake is probably adequate. If 

you're concerned about your fluid intake 

or have health issues, check with your 

doctor or a registered dietitian. He or she 

can help you determine the amount of 

water that's right for you. 

To ward off dehydration and make sure 

your body has the fluids it needs, make 

water your beverage of choice. It's also 

a good idea to: 

Drink a glass of water or other caloriefree 

or low-calorie beverage with each 

meal and between each meal 

Drink water before, during 

and after exercise 

Although uncommon, it is possible 

to drink too much water. When your 

kidneys are unable to excrete the excess 

water, the electrolyte (mineral) content 

of the blood is diluted, resulting in low 

sodium levels in the blood, a condition 

called hyponatremia. Endurance athletes, 

such as marathon runners who drink 

large amounts of water, are at higher 

risk of hyponatremia. In general, though, 

drinking too much water is rare in healthy 

adults who eat an average diet. 

References 

www.mayoclinic.org 

www.everydayhealth.com 

www.WebMD.com 


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• Close to 70% 

feel their health has 

worsened over the last 5 years 

• 61% want to lose a substantial 

8.5 kgs but they are not doing 

enough to reach their goals 

• Malaysians desire to do more, 

and welcome guidance and 

motivation to sustain 

healthy behaviours 

Are Malaysians 

Healthy? 



Close to 70% of Malaysian adults felt 

their health was not as good as it was 

five years ago. Even more worrying is 

that 61% of adults under age 30 agreed 

with this sentiment, although this younger 

age group should be in the prime of 

their health. For the first time, the survey 

also uncovered obesity as a growing 

challenge for both adults and children. 

Those surveyed recognised that healthy 

living involved a combination of physical 

elements such as getting sufficient sleep 

and eating healthy, as well as mental 

aspects such as maintaining a positive 

mindset and knowing how to reduce 

stress. Unfortunately, a key component of 

healthy living for many in other countries 

– exercise – did not even feature as one 

of the top drivers of healthy living among 

Malaysian adults. 

The verdict on diet and 

nutrition: Bad eating 

habits are leading to 

weightier issues, even 

among children. 

Malaysia among the top three countries 

with the highest weight-loss targets. 

More than half (55%) of the survey 

participants in Malaysia were either preobese 

or obese, based on their Body 

Mass Index readings. 

Equally worrying is that 17% of 

Malaysian parents wanted their children 

to lose at least 4.5 kgs, indicating that 

unhealthy habits are steadily taking root 

even among the younger generation. 

There is also a pre-conception that 

healthy food is more expensive (81%); 

does not taste very good (64%) and is 

harder to prepare (58%). 

The scoop on exercise: 

Malaysians exercise 

regularly but they spend 

much more time on 

their screens! 

Malaysia scored a mediocre 63 points 

out of 100 in the 2016 Healthy Living 

Index – the third wave of AIA’s landmark 

survey of over 10,000 adults across 

15 countries in Asia Pacific –The 

2016 survey – revealed at HEALTH 

PERSPECTIVES: A REALITY CHECK 

roundtable discussion on May 11th – 

also showed that the 751 Malaysian 

adults who participated in the survey 

scored lower (68 points) than the 

regional average of 73 points when 

asked if they were satisfied with their 

health status. 

Unhealthy eating habits are hampering 

our efforts to lose weight and live healthy 

– 86% of those surveyed said they tend 

to eat when distracted with their screens, 

81% admitted to eating unhealthy snacks 

and 73% had their dinners late. 

Attempts to eat healthier are still restricted 

to the basics of drinking more water 

(73%) and eating more fruits and 

vegetables (60%). 

Obesity has surfaced as one of the 

outcomes of poor eating habits: six out 

of 10 Malaysians surveyed wanted 

to lose an average of 8.5kgs, which 

is considered substantial, placing 

Malaysian adults (69%) said they 

exercise regularly. They spend 

an average of 2.6 hours a week 

exercising – this is lower than the 

regional average of 3 hours and 

the minimum 3.5 hours a week 

recommended by most fitness experts. 

Interestingly, Internet and smartphone 

usage showed up as the barriers that 

are preventing Malaysians from getting 

enough exercise and sleep. On average, 

adults here spent an average of 4.1 


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hours a day on the Internet for non-work 

related pursuits – one of the highest 

numbers of hours recorded in the region. 

This is a sharp contrast to the 2.6 hours a 

week Malaysians spend exercising. 

About 68% of respondents claimed that 

they are addicted to online activities, 

much higher than the regional average of 

57%. This addiction trend will continue 

to be fuelled by children growing up 

with the Internet and social media as 

integral aspects of their lives. Currently, 

50% of Malaysian parents claimed that 

their children had too much screen time 

– TV (44%), time spent online (31%) and 

playing video games (26%). 

It’s perhaps not surprising then that 

Malaysian adults are sleep deprived. 

While they wish to get 7.5 hours of 

sleep a night, in reality, they only enjoy 

6.3 hours – the lowest among the 

15countries surveyed. 

Health concerns rank 

high, but the majority 

don’t know the true state 

of their health. 

The majority of those surveyed said 

diseases related to the heart, diabetes, 

cancer and stroke among their top 

health concerns. Many were also 

worried about their mental well-being: 

76% were concerned about anxiety, 

74% about depression and 72% about 

Alzheimer’s/senility. 

Despite those concerns, only 46% of 

Malaysian adults had a medical checkup 

done in the last 12 months. This is 

lower than the regional average of 52% 

and a decline from previous years (52% 

in 2011 and 50% in 2013). 

There is a desire to do 

more, and they welcome 

guidance and motivation 

to sustain healthy 

behaviours. 

Many (91%) Malaysian adults admit that 

they can definitely do more to improve 

their health. It’s encouraging that 75% 

said they have taken some small steps in 

that direction. Only 15% confessed that 

they have not done anything to improve 

their health. 

What would motivate them and reinforce 

more healthy behaviours? Seeing 

tangible results: such as wanting to feel 

better physically (about 90%), mentally 

(88%) and look better (85%). 

Adults in Malaysia welcome guidance 

that would help them change one step 

at a time (84% said this); setting smaller 

and more achievable goals (79%); 

getting updates on their progress (76%) 

and earning rewards for achieving their 

goals (73%). For those who had not 

taken any steps towards healthy living, 

75% said not knowing what goals to 

work towards was the main obstacle, 

once again indicating the very real 

need for guidance. 

About AIA Healthy Living Index 

Launched in 2011, the AIA Healthy Living 

Index is a survey conducted to understand 

how people feel about their health and the 

extent of their health habits, as well as their 

concerns and hopes for a healthier way of 

life. Commissioned by the AIA Group and 

conducted by TNS, an independent, global 

research company, each survey involved 

interviews with over 10,000 adults 18 years 

or older (including 751 adults in Malaysia) 

across 15 markets: China, Hong Kong, 

Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, 

Korea, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, the 

Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand 

and Sri Lanka. 


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Even if you have central air cooling system, some 

rooms in your home or office just don't get the 

airflow you need to face the sweltering days. 

With a vast assortment of designs and features 

for you to choose from, it is important you assess 

your specific needs before purchasing a fan or a 

cooler to make your home or office more 

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your energy costs, and help you cool down 

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conditioner doesn't reach.

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HEALTH 

Home 

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Editor's Pick 

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Home 

Living& 

Editor's Pick 

CORNELL CAC-PD63ECO 

Cornell Evaporative Cooler 

Powered by the natural process of 

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For these reasons, the Powerful 110w 

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The Cornell Honeycomb Filter works 

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Using the LCD display control panel 

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Home 

Living& 

Editor's Pick 

Cornell Revo Fan CTF-PD68ECO 

1st Eco Friendly Tower Fan In the World 

Tower fans are an excellent option for 

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central air cooling system, some 

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tower design is also the most 

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The Cornell Revo Fan is more than 

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SPECIAL 

World Sight Day 

October 13, 2016 

Are you holding the 

newspaper farther away 

from your eyes than you 

used to? Join the crowd— 

age can bring changes that 

affect your eyesight. Some 

changes are more serious 

than others, but for many 

problems, there are things 

you can do to protect your 

vision. The key is to have 

regular eye exams so you 

can spot problems early. 

HOW 

YOUR 

VISION 

CHANGES 

AS YOU 

AGE 


SPECIAL 

Steps to Protect Your 

Eyesight 

Have your eyes checked regularly by 

an eye care professional—either an 

ophthalmologist or optometrist. People 

over age 65 should have yearly dilated 

eye exams. During this exam, the eye 

care professional should put drops in 

your eyes that will widen (dilate) your 

pupils so that he or she can look at the 

back of each eye. This is the only way 

to find some common eye diseases that 

have no early signs or symptoms. If you 

wear glasses, your prescription should be 

checked, too. 

See your doctor regularly to check for 

diseases like diabetes and high blood 

pressure. These diseases can cause eye 

problems if not controlled or treated. See 

an eye care professional right away if you: 

• Suddenly cannot see or everything 

looks blurry 

• See flashes of light 

• Have eye pain 

• Experience double vision 

• Have redness or swelling of your eye 

or eyelid 

Protect your eyes from too much sunlight 

by wearing sunglasses that block 

ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a 

wide brim when you are outside. Healthy 

habits, like not smoking, making smart 

food choices, and maintaining a healthy 

weight can also help protect your vision. 

Common Eye Problems 

The following common eye problems can 

be easily treated. But, sometimes they 

can be signs of more serious issues. 

• Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pee-uh) is a 

slow loss of ability to see close objects 

or small print. It is normal to have this 

problem as you get older. People with 

presbyopia often have headaches or 

strained, tired eyes. Reading glasses 

usually fix the problem. 

• Floaters are tiny specks or “cobwebs” 

that seem to float across your vision. 

You might see them in well-lit rooms 

or outdoors on a bright day. Floaters 

can be a normal part of ageing. But, 

sometimes they are a sign of a more 

serious eye problem such as retinal 

detachment. If you see many new 

floaters and/or flashes of light, see 

your eye care professional right away. 

• Tearing (or having too many tears) 

can come from being sensitive to 

light, wind, or temperature changes, 

or having a condition called dry eye. 

Wearing sunglasses may help. So 

might eye drops. Sometimes tearing is 

a sign of a more serious eye problem, 

like an infection or a blocked tear 

duct. Your eye care professional can 

treat these problems. 

• Eyelid problems can result from 

different diseases or conditions. 

Common eyelid problems include red 

and swollen eyelids, itching, tearing, 

and crusting of eyelashes during 

sleep. These problems may be caused 

by a condition called blepharitis 

(ble-fa-RI-tis) and treated with warm 

compresses and gentle eyelid scrubs. 

Eye Diseases and 

Disorders 

The following eye conditions can lead 

to vision loss and blindness. They may 

have few or no early symptoms. Regular 

eye exams are your best protection. 

If your eye care professional finds a 

problem early, there are often things you 

can do to keep your eyesight. 

• Cataracts are cloudy areas in the 

eye’s lens causing blurred or hazy 

vision. Some cataracts stay small 


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and don’t change your eyesight a 

lot. Others become large and reduce 

vision. Cataract surgery can restore 

good vision. It is a safe and common 

treatment. If you have a cataract, your 

eye care professional will watch for 

changes over time to see if you would 

benefit from surgery. 

• Corneal diseases and conditions can 

cause redness, watery eyes, pain, 

problems with vision, or a halo effect 

of the vision (things appear to have an 

aura of light around them). Infection 

and injury are some of the things that 

can hurt the cornea. Some problems 

with the cornea are more common 

in older people. Treatment may be 

simple — for example, changing your 

eyeglass prescription or using eye 

drops. In severe cases, surgery may 

be needed. 

• Dry eye happens when tear glands 

don’t work well. You may feel itching, 

burning, or other discomfort. Dry eye 

is more common as people get older, 

especially for women. Your eye care 

professional may tell you to use a 

home humidifier, special eye drops 

(artificial tears), or ointments to treat 

dry eye. 

• Glaucoma often comes from too much 

fluid pressure inside the eye. If not 

treated, it can lead to vision loss and 

blindness. People with glaucoma often 

have no early symptoms or pain. You 

can protect yourself by having regular 

dilated eye exams. Glaucoma can be 

treated with prescription eye drops, 

lasers, or surgery. 

• Retinal disorders are a leading cause 

of blindness in the United States. Retinal 

disorders that affect aging eyes include: 

• Age-related macular degeneration 

(AMD). AMD can harm the sharp 

vision needed to see objects clearly 

and to do common things like driving 

and reading. During a dilated eye 

exam, your eye care professional 

will look for signs of AMD. There 

are treatments for AMD. If you 

have AMD, ask if special dietary 

supplements could lower your chance 

of it getting worse. 

• Diabetic retinopathy. This problem 

may occur if you have diabetes. 

Diabetic retinopathy develops slowly 

and often has no early warning signs. 

If you have diabetes, be sure to have 

a dilated eye exam at least once 

a year. Keeping your blood sugar 

under control can prevent diabetic 

retinopathy or slow its progress. Laser 

surgery can sometimes prevent it from 

getting worse. 

• Retinal detachment. THIS IS A 

MEDICAL EMERGENCY. When the 

retina separates from the back of the 

eye, it’s called retinal detachment. If 

you see new floaters or light flashes, 

or if it seems like a curtain has been 

pulled over your eye, go to your eye 

care professional right away. With 

surgery or laser treatment, doctors 

often can prevent loss of vision. 

Low Vision 

Low vision means you cannot fix your 

eyesight with glasses, contact lenses, 

medicine, or surgery. Low vision affects 

some people as they age. You may have 

low vision if you: 

• Can’t see well enough to do everyday 

tasks like reading, cooking, or sewing 

• Have difficulty recognizing the faces 

of your friends or family 

• Have trouble reading street signs 

• Find that lights don’t seem as bright 

If you have any of these problems, 

ask your eye care professional to 

test you for low vision. Special tools 

can help people with low vision to 

read, write, and manage daily tasks. 

These tools include large-print reading 

materials, magnifying aids, closed-circuit 

televisions, audio tapes, electronic 

reading machines, and computers with 

large print and a talking function. 

Other things that may help: 

• Change the type of lighting in your 

room. 

• Write with bold, black felt-tip markers. 

• Use paper with bold lines to help you 

write in a straight line. 

• Put colored tape on the edge of 

your steps to help you see them and 

prevent you from falling. 

• Install dark-coloured light switches 

and electrical outlets that you can see 

easily against light-coloured walls. 

• Use motion lights that turn on when 

you enter a room. These may help 

you avoid accidents caused by 

poor lighting. 

• Use telephones, clocks, and watches 

with large numbers; put large-print 

labels on the microwave and stove. 

Remember to ask your eye doctor if your 

vision is okay for safe driving. 

References: 

www.nei.nih.gov 


SPECIAL 

THERE IS 

ALWAYS HOPE 

Celebrating Breast 

Cancer Survivors 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which 

is an annual campaign to increase awareness of 

the disease. While most people are aware of breast 

cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a 

plan to detect the disease in its early stages and 

encourage others to do the same. To motivate you 

to take action, we spoke to a two breast cancer 

survivors… and fighters. Hopefully their story will 

inspire you and encourage you to take action. 

Puan Amnah Salleh 

48 years 

Married with 3 children 

aged 12, 16 and 17 

When and how did you first find out 

you have breast cancer? 

I was first diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in Nov 

2005 and had a lumpectomy on my right breast in Dec of the 

same year. 

What were your main concerns after 

being diagnosed? 

My main concern was whether I can afford the treatment, 

whether I can survive and who’s going to take care of my kids. 

How did you cope emotionally? 

When I was first diagnosed, I was shocked and shut myself out 

for a few days. I thought about my condition for three weeks 

and finally accepted my situation. Then I mustered up the 

courage to tell my family. 

How did your family react to the news? 

There were shocked and sad. My husband was calm as he 

needed to be strong for the family. My kids were too young 

to grasp the whole thing then. I think me being calm and 

accepting of my own condition helped them to understand and 

help reduce the stress and tension. Slowly we talked about 

what are the solutions we have to take as a family. Family 

support is really important. 

Is there a history of breast cancer in 

your family? 

After I was diagnosed, my uncle and sister also had cancer. 

Before that I was not aware of anybody in the family who 

had cancer. 

What kind of treatment did you 

undergo? 

After first diagnosed in 2005, I had six chemo sessions in 

2006 followed by 20 times of radiotherapy and 5 years of 

tamoxifen (Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen and is used 

to treat and prevent some types of breast cancer). 

How did you manage the costs of 

treatment? 

Fortunately, I have insurance to cover the initial part and 

thereafter there was subsidy from the hospital. 


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Did you have any support network? 

Besides my family, I joined the Breast Cancer Welfare 

Association where I had a support group and I also took part in 

extra-curricular activities with them. 

How has breast cancer affected your 

outlook on life? 

There is no time to waste and we have to live life to the fullest. It 

also makes me think on what is the most important things in life 

like health and family. 

Have you completely recovered? 

I’m in remission... so need regular monitoring. 

What are you doing towards raising 

awareness about breast cancer? 

I share my experiences with friends and family and through my 

support groups. Every single story and experience counts in 

helping others cope better. 

What advice would you like to give to 

women about breast cancer? 

Don’t worry about petty thing, keep positive, cherish life as it 

comes daily as there is no time to waste. Also, it’s important to 

go for check-ups. 

Penny Chun Kim Fong 

52 years old 

Single 

When and how did you first find out 

you have breast cancer? 

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. It was diagnosed 

when I went for a medical checkup. We had a biopsy and 

fortunately it was discovered at an initial stage. 

What were your main concerns after 

being diagnosed? 

My main concern was, would I be a burden. I usually am the 

one taking care of people and I do not feel good to burden 

and have someone taking care of me. 

How did you cope emotionally? 

When I was first diagnosed, I was calm and trusted God. 

The doctor said it was an initial stage so the treatment is fairly 

straightforward. That helped put me at ease. 

How did your family react to the news? 

There were supportive as they were quite informed about 

cancer and its treatments. 

Is there a history of breast cancer in 

your family? 

No. 

How did you manage the costs of 

treatment? 

Fortunately, it was covered by insurance. 

Did you have a support network? 

Yes … the Breast Cancer Welfare Association where I have 

support group and I take part in extra-curricular activities 

with them. 

How has breast cancer affected your 

outlook on life? 

Be courageous in life as it is uncertain. So live one day at a time. 

Have you completely recovered? 

Yes. 

What are you doing towards raising 

awareness about breast cancer? 

Share my experiences with friends and family and through my 

support groups. 

What advice would you like to give to 

women about breast cancer? 

Accept life that it is filled with challenges. Just be calm and find 

the best way to cope – key is to keep positive and hopeful. 

This interview was made possible by Marysharon & BCWA 


SPECIAL 

How Should A Breast Self-Exam Be Performed? 

1) In the Shower 

Using the pads of your fingers, move 

around your entire breast in a circular 

pattern moving from the outside to the 

center, checking the entire breast and 

armpit area. Check both breasts each 

month feeling for any lump, thickening, 

or hardened knot. Notice any changes 

and get lumps evaluated by your 

healthcare provider. 

2) In Front of a Mirror 

Visually inspect your breasts with your 

arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms 

high overhead. 

Look for any changes in the contour, 

any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or 

changes in the nipples. Next, rest your 

palms on your hips and press firmly to 

flex your chest muscles. Left and right 

breasts will not exactly match—few 

women's breasts do, so look for any 

dimpling, puckering, or changes, 

particularly on one side. 

3) Lying Down 

When lying down, the breast tissue 

spreads out evenly along the chest wall. 

Place a pillow under your right shoulder 

and your right arm behind your head. 

Using your left hand, move the pads 

of your fingers around your right breast 

gently in small circular motions covering 

the entire breast area and armpit. 

Use light, medium, and firm pressure. 

Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge 

and lumps. Repeat these steps for your 

left breast. 

Source: www.nationalbreastcancer.org 

JOIN MARYSHARON & BCWA 

‘PINK LOVE’ CSR CAMPAIGN FOR 

COMMUNITY HEALTH & UNITY 

Do your bit for health and charity with Marysharon and Breast Cancer 

Welfare Association or BCWA’s joint ‘Pink Love Charity Run’ returning bigger 

and better for the second year! The charity run spanning 5km will be held 

on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Taman Botani Putrajaya, flagging off at 

7:30am. The run expects to attract 3,000 participants comprising both breast 

cancer survivors and the public. 

All profits generated from this fund-raising event will be donated to BCWA. 

Registration is RM60 each person. Each participant will be given a runners’ 

pack and an attractive medal. Those interested to take part in this run can visit 

www.myraceonline.com. 

You can participate by yourself or with friends and relatives. The run is 

a good bonding time for all. There will be activities like breast cancer 

screenings in BCWA’s MURNI mobile clinic, display of breast cancer 

educational items, sale of pink ribbon merchandise and lucky draws – with 

compliments from Marysharon. 

For more information, click www.fb.com/pinklovecharity 


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BMS ORGANICS’ ‘GREEN MONDAY’ 

& ‘ALL-NEW GREEN MENU’ 

In Support Of Global Health Blitz 

BMS Organics on August 4th launched its “Green Monday” healthy eating community campaign along with its all-new green 

menu to motivate Malaysians to appreciate green and organic meals to stay healthy. 

To motivate the public to eat healthy - at least a ‘must’ for 1 day in a week - BMS Organics has launched its “Green Monday” 

campaign where one can enjoy a green meal on Monday, where you will get the second one for free. For member, you will 

earn double point when purchasing products on Monday. Besides the green Monday privilege, BMS Organics also threw in 

additional incentives from August to December to support various health campaigns on the international arena. BMS Organics 

will run other ‘green promos’ on international health days to mark their support for global health advocacy. 

For more information, please logon www.bmsorganics.com 

Fresh Yogurt Dragon Fruit 

Ingredients: 

• Dragon Fruit 

• Plain Yogurt 

• Biogreen Bio-Enzymes Vinegar 

½ Nos 

50g 

15g 

The Organic’s Harvest 

Method: 

1. Peel and dice dragon fruit into 1 cm cubes. 

2. Place dragon fruit cubes in a mixing bowl, add plain yogurt 

and Bio-Enzymes. Mix gently. 

3. Pour into serving bowl. Best served chilled. 

Ingredients: 

• Cucumber (Cut) 

• Green Apple (Diced) 

• Carrot (Diced) 

• Cherry Tomato (Cut) 

• Green Capsicum (Cut) 

• Lady’s Finger (Cut) 

• Avocado (Cut) 

• Multi Grain Flakes 

• Biogreen Wisconsin Cranberries 

• O’Forest Lecithin Granules 

• Japanese Dressing 

50g 

40g 

30g 

30g 

20g 

1 piece 

¼ piece 

1 tablespoon 

5 pieces 

1 teaspoon 

2 tablespoons 

Method: 

1. Place cucumber, green apple, carrot, cherry tomato, green 

capsicum, Lady’s finger and avocado in a mixing bowl, 

add in Japanese dressing. Mix gently. 

2. Pour into serving bowl. Sprinkle some cranberries and 

lecithin granule on top and it is ready to serve. 



Healthy Portobello Loaf 

Ingredients: 

• Ciabatta (Pan-Fry) 

• Butter 

• Portobello Paste 

• Lettuce 

• Tomato 

• Sweet Potato Fries 

• Tomato Sauce 

1 piece 

20g 

80g 

2 pieces 

2 pieces 

50g 

2 Tablespoons 

Hakka Lei Cha Multigrain Rice 

Ingredients: 

• Soup Stock 

1 scoop 

• Lei Cha Paste 

120g 

• Multigrain Rice 

1 small bowl 

• Pickled Radish 

10g 

• O’ForestCashew Nut (Roasted) 

10g 

• Long Bean (Diced) 

15g 

• Cucumber (Diced) 

15g 

• Carrot (Diced) 

20g 

• Black fungus (Shredded & fried) 

15g 

• Purple Cabbage (Sliced) 

15g 

• Pea shoot 

5 pieces 

• Nori Seaweed (Olive) 

2 pieces 

Portobello Paste 

• Portobello Mushroom 

• Garlic 

• O’Forest Thick Black Soya Sauce 

• Biogreen G Seasoning Powder 

• O’Choice Unrefined Sugar 

• Water 

• O’Forest Grape Seed Oil 

250g 

10g 

2 Tablespoons 

½ Teaspoon 

½ Teaspoon 

20ml 

2 tablespoons 

Method: 

1. To prepare portabella paste: Fry garlic until fragrant. Add 

in portobello mushroom, stir fry. Add in water, season with 

thick black soya sauce, G seasoning powder and sugar. It is 

ready to serve. 

2. Cut the ciabatta bread in half. Spread some butter evenly on 

top together with lettuce and tomato. 

3. Serve with sweet potato fries and tomato sauce. 

Lei Cha Paste (Soup) 

• Basil Leave 

• Mint Leave 

• Roasted Peanut 

• Biogreen G Seasoning Powder 

• O’Choice Himalayan Salt 

• Tea 

• Hot water 

• O’Forest Grape Seed Oil 

100g 

60g 

60g 

½ teaspoon 

¼ teaspoon 

½ teaspoon 

500ml 

1 tablespoon 

Method: 

1. Stir-fry basil and mint leave until fragrant. 

2. In a blender, mix all the lei cha paste ingredients and blend. 

3. Cook the lei cha paste together with soup stock and it is 

ready to serve. 

4. Serve with rice, pickled radish, cashew nut, long bean 

cucumber, carrot, black fungus, purple cabbage, pea shoot 

and nori seaweed. 


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Summer Grain Quinoa 

Ingredients: 

• Cooked Quinoa 

• Edamame 

• Biogreen Wisconsin Cranberries 

• Cherry Tomatoes, halved 

• Sweet Pea 

• Japanese Cucumber (Diced) 

• Coriander Leaves (Chopped) 

• Almond Flakes 

• Garlic Aioli 

• Japanese Cress 

• Edible Flower 

80g 

10g 

10g 

25g 

20g 

25g 

2g 

5g 

40g 

5g 

3 Pieces 

Tofu Mayo Toastie 

Method: 

1. Spread almond flakes on a baking sheet. Toast until golden 

(7-10 minutes). Set aside. 

2. Gently toss chilled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, Japanese 

cucumber, sweet pea, and edamame together in a mixing 

bowl. 

3. Add prepared coriander, cranberries and almond. 

4. Spread a tablespoon of garlic aioli on a serving plate; top 

with the quinoa mix. 

5. Garnish with edible flowers and Japanese cress. 

6. It’s now ready to be enjoyed! 

Ingredients: 

• BMS Organics Carrot Sandwich Bread 

• Butter 

• Tofu Mayo 

• Cheese 

• Strawberry (Cut) 

• Gula Melaka Caramel Sauce 

• Sweet potato Fries 

• Tomato Sauce 

1 Piece 

10g 

2 Scoops 

1 Slice 

2 Pieces 

1 Teaspoon 

50g 

2 Tablespoons 

Tofu Mayo 

• Tofu (steam) 

• Mayonnaise 

• Black Pepper 

• O’Choice Himalayan Salt 

200g 

4 Tablespoons 

¼ Teaspoon 

¼ Teaspoon 

Method: 

1. To prepare Tofu Mayo: Steam and crush the tofu; Mix tofu, 

mayonnaise, black pepper and salt in a mixing bowl. 

2. Spread butter cheese, tofu mayo on top of carrot sandwich 

bread; toast the bread 

3. Once toasted, garnish with strawberry and caramel on top. 

4. Taste better if serve with sweet potato fries and tomato sauce. 


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PREVENTION & Remedies 

Four Ways 

to Keep 

Zika at Bay 



Zika, a generally mild disease identical 

to dengue, is a mosquito-borne flavivirus 

first identified in Uganda in 1947, with 

rising cases of the endemic reported 

in 70 countries and territories to date. 

The virus, which the World Health 

Organisation calls a ‘global health 

emergency’, is said to be transmitted 

by the bite of an infected female 

AedesAegypti mosquito that bites in the 

day time 1 . While Brazil has recorded 

the highest case of 1 million in 2015, 

Singapore and Malaysia has reported 

41 and 3 cases of the outbreak 

respectively, with one case involving a 

four-month pregnant woman in Johor. 

Since Zika was first detected in Southeast 

Asia, online marketplace 11street has 

seen surge in search trends for mosquitorelated 

items, such as mosquito patch with 

a 517% increase, and mosquito bugslock 

at 349%. These warning signals are 

raising concerns about a potential rapid 

surge of the virus across Asian countries. 

As there are no vaccines and antiviral 

drugs to cure the disease, the Ministry 

of Health has urged Malaysians to take 

precautionary steps to reduce the risk of 

exposure to mosquitoes in their homes and 

protect themselves from Zika. 

Home Care Tips – 

Prevent Breeding of 

Aedes Mosquitoes 

Also known as a “container-breeding 

mosquito”, the AedesAegypti lays eggs 

in and around standing water. Hence, 

it is important that water in containers 

are removed and items that collect 

water such as old tyres, vases, pots 

and bottles are stowed away safely 

to prevent female mosquitoes from 

breeding. If water must be stored, ensure 

that containers are tightly covered to 

hinder mosquitoes from gaining access 

to water. As mosquito larvae stick around 

containers like glue, and can endure up 

to eight months in dry conditions, always 

empty and scrub clean containers once a 

week or whenever not in use. 

Water gardens and swimming pools 

are great to have, but are major 

mosquito producers if they are allowed 

to stagnate. If you have decorative 

ponds or a swimming pool at home, 

always aerate and clean the ponds 

and pools whenever possible to ensure 

that there are no surviving mosquito 

larvae. Other than that, always ensure 

that drains are properly managed, 

cleaned and free of trash and weeds 

so that they are not clogged. 

The most underrated piece of utility that 

protects you against mosquitoes and 

the diseases they carry are mosquito 

net window screen and mosquito net 

for when you sleep. These utilities are 

great preventive measures to disable the 

pesky insects from invading your home. 

If you have a baby at home, invest in a 

baby bed cushion that is equipped with 

mosquito tents for their afternoon naps or 

plug in an insect killer lamp. If you feel 

that having mosquito nets are a hassle to 

keep, you can always opt for air purifier 

with mosquito catcher. 

Self-care Tips – Mosquito 

Repellents are Your New 

Best Friend 

There are ample reasons to take every 

possible measure to avoid mosquito 

bites even without taking into account 

their terrible, stinging itchiness. What 

most people are not aware of is that 

mosquitoes are attracted to carbon 

dioxide, humidity as well as certain 

chemicals in our sweats. 


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health in the next few weeks. 

A multifunction thermometer at home 

is important to monitor fever outbreak. 

If you feel sluggish and out of tune, 

it might be your body telling you 

something. Do not ignore this and 

quickly rush to your nearestdoctor or 

healthcare provider for a test. Also, 

stock up on some fever patches to help 

cool down your body temperature. 

One of the more known measures to 

mask the chemical cues that attract 

mosquitoes to feast on our bodies are 

repellents. Whether it is in the form of a 

mosquito repellent patch or spray, plantbased 

or otherwise, always make a habit 

to apply mosquito repellent before going 

outdoors, especially during daytime 

which is when Aedes mosquitoes are 

most active. Repellents are recommended 

for both children and adults as their efficacy 

last for several hours. Take note to always 

apply sunscreen before putting on mosquito 

repellents for optimised efficacy. If the smell 

of the spray or patch is too strong for you, 

you can always opt for a more innovative 

alternative, such as the bugslock that repels 

mosquito just as effectively. 

Travel Tips – Postponing 

Travel Plans to Zika 

Outbreak Countries 

It is highly advisable to postpone 

your travel plans to areas with Zika 

outbreaks. However, under unavoidable 

circumstances, it is imperative to consult 

your doctor or healthcare provider before 

you leave. Always equip yourself with 

a travel case of essential items such 

as mosquito repellent spray, mosquito 

repellent soap and mosquito bikit. 

Despite the hoopla on the virus, it should 

not deter you from enjoying the great 

outdoors without worrying about getting 

bitten. When you travel and venture 

outdoors for a day of sight-seeing and 

fun-times, always remember the two 

Ds – dress and defend. As mosquitoes 

are attracted to dark colours, opt for a 

more cheerful style with bright colour 

and thick-material clothes especially if 

you are doing a lot of cardio. Always 

remember to apply mosquito repellents 

and stick mosquito bikits to your 

clothings before stepping out of your 

home. From patches to sprays, bugslock 

to bikits, choices are aplenty for you to 

defend yourself against mosquitoes. 

Health Tips – Monitor 

Your Health 

While common signs include fever, skin 

rash, headaches and red eyes, four out 

of five people do not know that they have 

contracted the virus 2 as Zika symptoms 

might not show in some people. If you 

feel under the weather for more than 

several days straight, especially those 

coming back from countries with reported 

Zika cases, make sure to monitor your 

Whether or not you are planning to travel 

to countries with Zika outbreaks, living in 

a community without any known report 

on the virus or feeling feverish without 

Zika symptoms, it is always important to 

keep in mind the mantra, “Prevention is 

better than cure”. Being fully prepared 

and equipped with necessary measures 

to ensure a healthy living environment 

for your family and community is the best 

action thus far. 

This article is brought to you by 11street. 

Visit www.11street.my to know more. 

1 

.https://www.moh.gov.sg/content/ 

moh_web/home/pressRoom/Current_ 

Issues/2016/zika-virus/faqs.html 

2 

. http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/05/ 

health/zika-asia-threat/ 




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Childhood Eczema vs 

Adulthood Eczema 

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory, 

relapsing and remitting skin disease that 

affects about 20% of children and 3% 

of adults. It is characterised by itching 

and scratching resulting in eczematous 

skin lesions. During the acute phase, 

the lesions are red, with blister 

formation and occasional oozing over 

a background of dry and scaly skin. 

However, persistent and chronic lesions 

tend to be associated with pigmentation 

and lichenification (thickened, hardened 

and rough skin texture). 

The most common type of eczema is 

atopic eczema, a.k.a. atopic dermatitis 

(AD) which usually affects children, but 

can also affect adults. AD affects about 

one in 5 children and about one in 12 

adults in the UK. In children, the onset 

often occurs between 3 and 6 months, 

with about 60% developing the condition 

before 1 year and 90% by 5 years 

of age. Most patients have personal 

or immediate family history of atopy 

(allergic rhinitis and asthma). 

AD in infants usually present with rashes 

over the face and extensor areas with 

an underlying generalised dry skin. They 

usually improve remarkably between the 

ages of 2-5 years. 

Childhood AD may follow infantile AD, 

or start between the age of 2 to 4 years. 

The rashes are often found in the creases 

of the neck, elbows, behind the knees 

and across the ankles. This form of AD 

usually improves with age. Although 

some children will outgrow their AD, most 

will continue to have dry and sensitive 

skin into adulthood. 


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Dr Lee Yin Yin 

Consultant Dermatologist 

Sunway Medical Centre 

It is estimated that approximately 10% 

of adolescents continue to suffer from 

eczema into adulthood. 

Adult AD it is actually very similar to 

that of AD in older children. The areas 

of dry, itchy and reddened skin are 

predominantly at the neck, elbow 

creases, wrists, behind the knees and 

around the ankles. 

Although the terms eczema and 

dermatitis are generally regarded 

as synonymous, not all eczema can 

be classified as atopic dermatitis. 

Eczema can be broadly categorised as 

exogenous or endogenous. 

• Endogenous eczema – conditions 

which are not a result of exogenous 

or external environmental factors, i.e. 

is mediated by processes originating 

within the body, most commonly 

atopic dermatitis (AD). 

• Exogenous eczemas – conditions 

that are related to clearly defined 

external triggering factors, although 

inherited tendencies can also play 

a role. This group of disorder are 

broadly sub-categorised as: 

• Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD – 

occurs when chemicals or physical 

agents damage the surface of the 

skin faster than the skin is able to 

repair the damage. Irritants remove 

oils and moisture from the outer 

layer of the skin, allowing chemical 

irritants to penetrate more deeply 

and cause further damage by 

triggering inflammation. 

• Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) 

– occurs when a material (allergen) 

comes in contact with the skin 

causing an allergic reaction. It arises 

some hours after contact with the 

allergen, and settles down over a 

few days, provided the allergen is 

removed from the skin. 

Signs to watch out for 

Pruritus is always intense, with significant 

effects on the activities of daily living, 

psychological disturbance and sleep. In 

adults, the disease affects different areas 

of the body compared to the infants. The 

hands, face and especially the eyelids 

are most often involved, in addition to 

skin creases and sometimes other areas. 

Inflammatory flare-ups can affect skin all 

over the body. This is called erythroderma. 

These widespread conditions are serious, 

and can become more complicated when 

infections and metabolic disorders develop. 

They may require hospitalisation with a 

combination of intravenous, oral, topical 

therapies with intensive skin nursing care. 

Intravenous therapy includes intravenous 

steroids with antibiotic. Oral therapy is 

mainly anti histamine for itch control, 

whereas topical treatment encompasses 

emollients, steroid and antibiotic. 

Why some suffer while 

others don't? 

The exact cause of AD is complicated 

and not very clearly defined. It arises 

because of a complex interaction of 

genetic and environmental factors. 

Two important hypotheses have 

been proposed with regards to the 

development of inflammation leading 

to AD. 



The first hypothesis suggests a primary 

immune dysfunction resulting in IgE 

sensitisation, while second hypothesis 

supports the theory of skin barrier 

disturbance. 

The primary immune dysfunction results 

in an imbalance in the T-cell subsets, 

leading to massive production of 

inflammatory cytokines, causing an 

increase in circulating IgE. 

The skin barrier dysfunction hypothesis 

suggests that AD patients develop AD as 

a result of skin barrier defects that allow 

for the entry of antigens, resulting in the 

production of inflammatory cytokines. 

Furthermore, filaggrin mutations are 

associated with early-onset AD. One 

mechanism by which filaggrin defects 

may influence inflammation is by the 

release inflammatory cytokines. 

How to alleviate the symptoms and 

remedies available: 

• Avoidance of triggers known to 

aggravate the disease severity e.g. 

• extremes of temperature 

• clothes that contain wool or other 

irritant fibres 

• harsh soaps and detergents 

• keeping long finger nails 

• contact with furry animals 

• Keep your skin hydrated at all times 

as eczema is a disease characterised 

by impaired skin barrier function. 

Therefore, there is increased transepidermal 

water loss resulting in 

constant dry skin. Emollients are 

the cornerstone therapy for eczema 

management. 

• As eczema is an inflammatory skin 

disease, topical steroids are important 

to reduce the inflammation and itch in 

addition to emollients. 

• Topical immunomodulatory agents, 

e.g. tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, 

are suitable alternatives to topical 

corticosteroids especially at creases, 

face and genitalia as these agents do 

not cause skin atrophy. 

• Anti-histamines are helpful for pruritus 

control and improve sleep at night. 

Treat acute flares of eczema rapidly: 

• Intermediate or high potency topical 

steroids for short periods of time to 

treat exacerbations. 

• Oral or intravenous antibiotics as skin 

infections with Staphylococcus aureus 

may be a recurrent problem. 

• Oral anti-viral therapy may be 

required if there is secondary viral skin 

infection e.g. herpes simplex virus. 

When to seek medical 

help? 

Patients diagnosed with eczema will 

be advised to be under the follow up 

with their dermatologists or general 

practitioner. This will improve long term 

care and monitor acute flares early 

during the course of disease. 

Medical help is needed at different 

stages of disease: 

Initial stage: 

• Patients and their family members 

should be educated about the 

chronic nature of eczema, and most 

importantly the non-contagious nature 

of this condition. 

• They should be aware of aggravating 

factors, and appropriate management 

to achieve effective control of their 

condition. This ensures cooperation 

and improved compliance which 

translates to better outcomes. 

Patients should be exposed to 

organisations and local support groups 

to receive up-to-date information about 

their condition. 

Acute flares: 

• Patients should be aware of the signs 

and symptoms of an impending flare 

of their condition. 

• They may accelerate their therapy 

during the initial stage, but they must 

not hesitate to get professional support 

when they are unable to control the 

progression of disease. 

• Different patients have different 

severity of disease and hence, therapy 

is catered for each individual patient 


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World Osteoporosis Day 

October 20, 2016 

Osteoporosis 

and the Risk 

of the Ageing 

Population 


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Dr. Mohd Noor Hazrin bin Hashim 

Resident Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 

Sungai Long Medical Centre, 

Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor. 

Clinical scenario 

Madam Kim is a 75 years old lady 

who presented to a public hospital with 

a painful right hip after a trivial fall at 

home. She was diagnosed to have 

a fracture of the neck of right femur. 

She was then advised for a surgical 

procedure to fix the fracture bone which 

she agreed upon. However due to the 

long waiting list of at least two weeks in 

the public hospital before the surgery can 

be performed, Madam Kim opted for 

treatment in a private hospital instead. 

Figure 1: Pre-operative pelvic x-ray 

demonstrating a fracture of the right neck 

of successful partial hip replacement femur 

(white arrow). 

Figure 2: Post-operative pelvic x-ray showing 

with an implant in situ. 

A partial hip replacement surgery was 

carried out and Madam Kim recovered 

well from the surgery soon after. She was 

prescribed with a medication to reduce 

the risk of recurrent fracture during her 

follow up appointment in which she was 

compliant for a brief period of time. She 

did not return for subsequent follow up 

and it is not known if she continues taking 

the medication prescribed. 

Scope of the problem 

Ageing population 

This is a common clinical scenario in 

our community as far as osteoporosis 

care and prevention is concerned. 

The word osteoporosis literally means 

“porous bones”. In simple term it means 

that the bone becomes brittle and 

weak, making it susceptible to fracture 

when trivial trauma or minimal force 

applied. Common osteoporotic fractures 

include neck of femur fracture, vertebral 

compression fracture and distal radius 

fracture. These fractures are commonly 

seen in our healthcare system as the 

society ages and the life expectancy of 

the population increases. 

A data provided by Asia Pacific 

Osteoporosis audit of Malaysia in 2013 

shows that over the next four decades, 

the number of Malaysian population 

aged over 70 years is expected to 

increase by 417%. This shows an 

increment in number from 939,010 in 

2013 to 4.8 million in 2050. The life 

expectancy will also increase seven-years 

longer than today, rising from 74 years 

to 81 years. The graph shown below 

(Figure 3) explains the rapid decline 

of bone density with age which is the 

hallmark feature of osteoporosis. 

This phenomenon is seen more markedly 

in women compared to men especially 

after the age of 50. The increased 

number of Malaysia’s greying population 

would mean osteoporosis and its 

complications would be a significant 

burden in our healthcare system. It is 

estimated that osteoporosis will result in 

1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men to have 

fracture. In Malaysia the cost of fracture 

treatment is increasing. Some Malaysian 

data have shown that a cost of operative 

surgery for a hip fracture is around USD 

6000 in private healthcare. It is much 

cheaper in public hospitals but the 

waiting list may take around two weeks 

or more. 



Figure 3: A graph showing rapid decline 

in bone mass density with age in men 

and women 

Who else are at risk? 

Apart from increasing age there are also 

several other factors that contributes to 

the development of osteoporosis. These 

factors are further divided into two broad 

categories namely non-modifiable and 

modifiable factors. 

Non-modifiable factors 

1. Advancing age 

2. Ethnic group (Oriental & Caucasian) 

3. Female gender 

4. Premature menopause (< 45 years) 

5. Slender build 

6. Family history of osteoporosis in first 

degree relative 

Modifiable factors 

1. Low calcium intake 

2. Sedentary lifestyle 

3. Cigarette smoking 

4. Excessive alcohol intake 

5. Excessive caffeine intake 

What can be done? 

Health education 

As in any other significant health 

problems the key for successful 

intervention is to increase the awareness 

level of our community through health 

educations. Healthcare professionals 

too need to be aware of this as they 

are one of the key players in educating 

patients regarding osteoporosis. Health 

campaigns at every level need to be 

done regularly by health authorities as 

well as non-governmental organisations. 

Public needs to be educated about 

osteoporosis in general, its risk factors, 

screening test available and prevention 

as well as treatment. 

Screening tests 

Bone mineral density (BMD) is a 

screening tool for osteoporosis. The 

hallmark of osteoporosis is when there 

is a significant reduction in BMD in 

certain areas of our body. This test can 

be easily done with various instruments 

and it is affordable as some centres 

provide this test for free. In general there 

are two main screening modalities used 

in Malaysia for BMD namely DEXA or 

dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and 

quantitative ultrasound. The former test is 

the gold standard and widely available 

in many hospitals and in some health 

screening centres in Malaysia. The 

ultrasound test is becoming popular 

as it is portable and can be used for 

screening in health promotion activities at 

shopping malls and work places. 

Figure 4: DEXA scan 

Figure 5: QUS (quantitative ultrasound). 

DEXA scan is used to screen those who 

are at risks. If the test results show that 

an individual has a significant low 

bone density, then he or she need to 

be started on treatment. DEXA scan is 

also used to monitor those individuals 

that are already on treatment; every 

1-2 years after treatment starts. QUS 

on the other hand does have a role in 

mass public screening but any abnormal 

test needs to be verified by a health 

professional most of the time together 

with a DEXA scan result. 

There are other tests such as biochemical 

blood test which measure the formation 

and resorption of bone but they are 

mainly for treatment monitoring and not 

for making a diagnosis of osteoporosis. 

Prevention of osteoporosis 

Many studies have shown that 

osteoporosis may be prevented and in 

those who have established osteoporosis, 

its complications such as fracture can be 

prevented by taking several steps. 

Calcium intake 

In osteoporosis there is a net loss of 

calcium from our body and evidence 

has shown that an adequate intake of 

calcium is positively correlated with good 

bone mass. What is the adequate level 

of calcium intake? It varies according to 

age, gender and physiological status as 

shown in the table nex page. 


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osteoporotic patients is related to a fall 

as shown in the clinical case described 

above. There are various factors that 

can contribute to falling, such as poor 

vision, poor balance, weak or painful 

limbs and joints which may be difficult 

to control and need advices from health 

professionals for them to overcome. 

There are also factors which are can be 

easily managed and this is frequently 

missed by patients and their caregivers. 

Household hazardous environment such 

as slippery floor, inadequate lighting, 

steps, damaged carpets with curled 

edges or loose and unsecured floor rugs 

is associated with slipping and tripping. 

It is important that this preventable cause 

of fall is made aware to patients and 

their caregivers to reduce the risks of 

falling and possibly fractures. 

Table 1: showing the recommended intake of elemental calcium according to respective categories. 

It is recommended that daily calcium 

intake is taken in the food form, however 

calcium supplement is strongly advised 

if daily calcium intake is inadequate. 

Calcium supplements come in various 

concentration therefore consultation with 

qualified professional is recommended. 

Vitamin D intake 

Vitamin D is an important element in the 

absorption of calcium from our gut. Those 

who are exposed to adequate sunlight 

(more than 15 minutes a day) should 

have adequate level of Vitamin D in their 

body but in individuals who are house 

bound, sedentary and so forth Vitamin D 

supplement is needed. 

Exercise 

Regular physical exercise is beneficial 

not only for cardiovascular health 

but in the prevention of osteoporosis 

too. Weight bearing exercise such 

as walking, hiking, jogging, climbing 

stairs and dancing is the best exercise 

for healthy bone. Needless to say 

any physical activity to be carried out 

need to discussed with relevant health 

professionals to avoid problems. 

Pharmacological treatment 

Other than calcium and vitamin 

D supplements there are specific 

medications that are used by doctors 

to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the 

risks of fractures in those patients with 

established osteoporosis. There are 

various types of medications can be 

used such as hormone replacement, 

selective oestrogen receptor modulators, 

biphosponates, strontium and parathyroid 

hormone. Studies have shown that 

medical treatment is cost-effective and 

recommended to those who are at risks 

of osteoporosis and its complications. 

Prevention of fall 

The most frequent cause of fractures in 

Conclusion 

The incidence of osteoporosis is on the 

rise and it will have a big impact on 

healthcare. Awareness of the members 

of the public is very much important 

in reducing the negative impact of 

osteoporosis. The role of all healthcare 

professionals, government agencies, 

non-governmental organisations, media 

and policymakers are also as important 

to achieve this necessary goal. Those 

who most affected by osteoporosis are 

our senior citizens who have contributed 

very much to the society and as a good 

and caring society it is our job to ensure 

our senior citizens is cared for the best 

we can. 


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After 16 years operating as a facial spa brand, a new chapter 

has opened at HerbaLine as the company embraces new 

market expectations by diversifying its beauty business into the 

food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality arenas. In the last few 

years, some of HerbaLine outlets have already adopted a twoin-one 

concept to include facial spa and cafe in one location. 

This year, HerbaLine has included a guesthouse to its Pandan 

Indah venue in Cheras – making it the first three-in-one concept 

outlet launched this year. 

Prices 

start from 

RM98.00 

To tie together the services it offers, HerbaLine now adopts 

the tagline “Live Well. Eat Well. Look Well” – comprising 

three entities now packaged as a “stay-cation” experience to 

present you a good and enriching get-away within the city. The 

three entities housed in an eco-friendly and therapeutic-looking 

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• Sojourn Guest House 

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• HerbaLine Facial Spa 

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• Mama Kim Sauna Mee Café (Eat Well) 

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According to Deputy General Manager, Gary Sho, the 

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quick escape from the concrete jungle into a zen and natureinspired 

therapeutic world – perhaps just few minutes away in 

KL without having to take a lot of time off, travel far, or fork out 

a lot of money. 

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selected. Price range from RM98 to RM358. 

According to Gary, Sojourn, being French for “a short stay”, 

hopes to offer a relaxing experience that guests will enjoy 

and remember. 

The New Herbaline 3 In 1 Staycation At A 

Glance 

• Sojourn Guest House 

Offers 27 rooms in total, ranging from Single Rooms to 

Twin, Queen, King and Family Rooms. Each floor exudes 

a different sense of comfort and cosiness. The rooms are 

well-equipped with basic amenities. On the third floor, the 

environment/corridors pampers and heals with four key 

zones: Aroma Zone, Meditation Zone, Reading Corner and 

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this public space for healing and rejuvenating moments. 

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EXPLORE + EXPERIENCE 

MURFEST RETURNS IN 2016! 

Wellness | Music | Dance 

MURFEST (Malaysian Urban Retreat Festival) returns! – with a 

brand new KLCC location: stretch out to touch KLCC, and lean 

back to touch the KL Tower! 

Now in its 3rd edition, Murfest is bigger than ever, with an 

amazing line-up of world class presenters, a market place 

of health and wellness, a dance fitness party and more, 

happening from the 4th to 6th of November 2016.Opening 

its doors at the grounds of MaTic on Jalan Ampang, Murfest is 

your retreat to the city as you experience the most wholesome 

approach to wellness in Malaysia. 

If you ever needed a reason to come to Murfest this year, here 

are our top 10! 

1. FREE Workshops 

Yes, you read that right! You can experience some of the 

workshops for absolutely free via the Community Pavilion. 

All you need to do is arrive early and register yourself for a 

spot at the workshop of your choice, and you may just have 

a chance to try something new like Fly Yoga or Capoeira for 

absolutely no cost. 

2. Over 80 Workshops by 30 Master 

Presenters! 

With 3 days of workshops and over 8 workshop rooms 

offering sessions every hour, enjoy a buffet of amazing 

classes from yoga, dance and movement workshops as well 

as talks and more, all happening under one roof. 

Try something new today; such as new-age classes such 

as Fly Yoga and Hula Hooping. Or perhaps you’d like to 

try folkloric dance and art-forms such as Cuban Rumba 

or Capoeira. 

Other sessions from the daily 25+ workshops include: 

a) Awaken your Radiant Self 

b) Ageless Living 

c) Explore your Body Type 

d) Breath of Bliss 

e) The Feminine Super Woman 

f) Dynamic Rejuvenation and Relaxations 

3. Full Access Passes from as low as 

RM160! 

Whether you want to just enjoy a taster of Murfest with a 

one-day pass; or would like to spend the weekend attending 

workshops; or perhaps you’re a health buff who can’t wait 

to spend 3 whole days of active living; Murfest has the pass 

for you! 

Enjoy a full-access pass to workshops and talks along with 

the marketplace and other attractions at Murfest, with the 

ticket to suit your schedule. 


4. FREE entry to the Just Be market @ 

Murfest 

Open to members of the public, the Just Be marketplace is a 

signature feature at Murfest, featuring unique products and 

services including delicious healthy food and drink, carnival 

games and entertainment and spa relaxation treatments. 

Whether you want to grab a bite in between your active 

day at Murfest, or interested in organic and spa products 

such as soaps, the Just Be market has it all. 

Enjoy complementary services such as pulse reading, body 

electrical reading, electro muscle stimulation workouts, and 

more; and be prepared to have your tastebuds teased with 

the food sampling you can expect from our healthy food and 

snack vendors. 

5. Dance your heart out with GLO KL: 

Dance Fitness Party! 

Literally “glow in the dark” as you dance to the Saturday 

night lights of KL city centre. Dance fitness, Zumba and 

Salsation lovers can rejoice at the exciting dance fitness 

party that will get you grooving to the backdrop of 

KLCC skyline. 

Confirmed Master Trainers include Luis Calanche from 

Spain and DJ YoYo from Cuba. They will be supported by 

local champions and crowd favourites: Eka Yahya, Chacha 

Garza, ZIN Ramizah Kamis. It’ll be 2 hours of fun and 

dance with glow-in-the-dark apparel and accessories. 

This standalone concert at Murfest has tickets priced at 

RM49 with student tickets at RM35 and includes a set of 

glowsticks. 

6. Experience a Yoga Lover’s Paradise! 

Experience a wide variety of yoga workshops including 

healing yoga, Breath of Bliss, advanced Vinyasa Yoga, 

pre- and post-natal yoga, as well as the usual Hatha and 

Manasa yoga. A big hit from last year’s edition, take flight 

with Fly Yoga as you strap in and suspend yourself under the 

direction of experienced instructors. 

Yoga Certification courses will also be available by senior 

instructors from the USA and Australia. 

Expect some of the most impressive names from the global 

yoga world including Simon Borg-Olivier from Australia, 

Tymi Howard from USA/Canada, Christabel Zamor from 

Hawaii USA, alongside local favourites Ninie Ahmad and 

Reiko Soo. 

7. Get moving to the beat! 

Get your dance on to a wide variety of modern and folkloric 

dance! Ever wanted to learn Latin styles such as Cuban 

Rumba, or perhaps get a feel of Latin hip hop with some 

Reggaeton? How about dancing up a sweat to Zumba, or 

getting a dance workout to the new craze of Salsation? Look 

no further to find all these dance styles at one location! 

And brand new this year: Hula hooping! Let Mishie Hoops 

from Australia/Bali loop you into her ‘hoopography’ as you 

explore this fun dance style! 

Also dip your toes into the famed Brazilian art of Capoeira, 

with everyone’s favourite locally-based Brazilian instructors 

Pimbal Rubens and Lilica Vargas. 

8. Witness an entry to the Malaysia Book of 

Records! 

The grounds of MaTiC are going to be rumbled by the 

sounds of percussionists attempting an entry to the Malaysian 

Book of Records. 

Come move to the beat and watch the amazing assembly of 

drummers who will play various percussions in unison for an 

official record attempt. 


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9. Attend specialised wellness talks by 

qualified experts 

Let your body take a breather between all the active 

workshops, and enjoy access to specialised talks on 

wellness. 

Aromatheraphy and Raw Food Consultant Elke Wollschon 

will be conducting a workshop on essential oils, a not-tobe-missed 

session for aromatherapy lovers. Those looking 

to find solutions to healthy eating can attend the workshop 

discussing digestive health by Naturopath from USA/Bali Dr 

Andrea Davis. There will also be a self-improvement session 

on Empowerment and Stress Management by local darling 

Jojo Struys. 

10. Let music heal your soul 

Music doesn’t just enlighten, it heals. Experience music 

therapy via workshops conducted by musicians from USA, 

Iran as well as Malaysia. 

Keep a lookout for the Gong Therapy session by Reiki 

master Anne Fong Braillard. 

For more information, surf over to the Murfest website and/or social 

media pages. 

www.murfest.com 

www.facebook.com/murfest 

Have you done something new lately? 

Explore + Experience at Murfest 2016 


POST Event 

SHARING GOOD HEALTH AT 

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH 

A Community Service Jointly Organised 

by Natural Health 

It was an exciting Tuesday morning where a round of talks 

and presentation on age-related illnesses was organised by 

Natural Health at the Trinity Methodist Church, Petaling Jaya 

on 30th August. Speakers from Anion International and Life 

Factor Sdn Bhd presented ground breaking thoughts on health 

to the benefit of the participants. Among the key attractions 

of the health talk was the diet assessments conducted by the 

experts. The church goers, especially the senior ones, took 

the chance to get their health checked and consult the experts 

who were at hand to provide them with professional advice. 

Some insightful topics touched on at the event include: 

Immunotheraphy – presented by Vincent Low, a Director of 

Anion International which lasted for almost 45 minutes. 

Another interesting topic titled The Solution to Stress & 

Situational Anxiety by Life Factor Sdn Bhd was presented 

by Melvin Chung, a Nutritionist who has almost 10 years 

of experience in the nutrition and healthcare industry. He 

presented a brief introduction on stress and how it may affect 

our health. 

During the event a diet analysis, blood pressure test, weight 

management advise, BMI test and mental state examination 

were also provided for the participants. 

The participants also gave admirable feedback during the 

Q & A sessions and received free goodies bag from Natural 

Health in return. Around 80 participants joined the talk and 

later enjoyed refreshments prepared. 

Note: If you are interested to organise similar events for your community, please email marketing@acepremier.com 


NEWS & Events 

Breathe easy, live healthy with 

the Clean Air 4Healthcampaign 

July 18 – Philips Malaysia together with Pantai Hospital 

Kuala Lumpur is teaming up to kick off the Clean Air 

4Health (CA4H) campaign as a means of creating 

greater awareness on the importance of clean air in our 

living environment and to increase awareness on indoor 

air pollution.CA4H aims to fosterawareness amongst 

the public, especially those with families, infants, 

children and the elderlyon the effects of air pollution to 

their wellbeing. Understanding that the solution starts 

from the home, the campaignis looking at educating 

Malaysiansaboutpracticing good air hygiene at all 

times. As part of the CA4H campaign, Philips will be 

making booklets containing information on air pollution 

and management of bad air quality available to the 

public for download via Philips Malaysia’s Facebook 

page at www.facebook.com/PhilipsHomeLiving.my. 

Fonterra Launches Its All New 

Anchor Food Professionals In 

Malaysia 

19 Aug – With the massive growth worldwide and 

busier lifestyles, more and more people are grabbing 

food on the go or dining out. Globally the Foodservices 

market is growing at a rate of 6% per year. Capitalising 

on the growth of the foodservices sector, dairy giant 

Fonterra from New Zealand, will be rolling out its new 

global foodservices brand, Anchor Food Professionals. 

The Anchor Food Professionals reflects the way the 

foodservice team are now doing business, working 

alongside customers to bring business and product 

solutions that answer questions such as improving 

profitability and reducing waste. 

In Malaysia the Anchor brand is already a leader in the 

dairy segment. When you dine in a restaurant, a hotel, 

or a quick service restaurant (QSR), chances are you 

are already having a taste of Fonterra’s dairy products 

such as its extra stringy Anchor mozzarella cheese, 

Anchor culinary creams, cream cheese, and butter. 

Globally, Fonterra will be rolling out its all new Anchor 

Food Professionals in over 50 countries with over 

5,000 customers. The global Anchor Food Professionals 

team expects to be a NZ$5billion business by 2023 

with this move, putting the brand neck to neck with 

leading consumer brands worldwide. 

Students Do Good For Children 

July 30 – Make U Sense recently collaborated with Malaysia Lysosomal Dis-eases Association 

(MLDA) and raised a grand total of RM1,075 to contribute their help to the rare disease, 

Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD). 

The final year Diploma students of IACT College created Make U Sense to do booth sales and 

mini carnival to raise funds and at the same time raise awareness towards the life threatening 

LSD which mostly affects children who often die at a young age, many within a few months 

or years of birth. Conducting the campaign as part of their final project for their Event 

Management and Public Relations Campaign Strategy class, the team of eight joined hands to 

help MLDA. According to Ir Lee Yee Seng, the President of MLDA, every LSD patient needs at 

least RM1,000,000.00 annually for their Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT). In order to help 

LSD pa-tients for their cost of ERT, MLDA come out with “RM1 Every Life Counts” campaign 

aiming to have 33,333 people to be a donor and donate with at least RM1 per day. 

For more information about the campaign, please visit https://www.facebook.com/makeUsense and for 

more information about MLDA and LSD, please visit www.mymlda.com. 


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NEWS & Events 

NESTUM ® Invigorates Malaysians In A Whole New 

Way With First Ever Banana Caramel Beverage 

26 Aug – Nestlé Malaysia introduced a whole new NESTUM® at Sunway Pyramid, with 

the launch of its latest beverage, NESTUM® Grains & More Banana Caramel, which is the 

first NESTUM ® beverage made with real bananas, caramel, and the AROMALICIOUS 

NESTUM® multigrain flakes. The NESTUM® Grains & More Banana Caramel is the answer 

to consumers seeking a nutritious and invigorating beverage that can give them that extra boost 

during their busy day. With essential nutrition from three multigrains of whole wheat, corn and 

rice, NESTUM® Grains & More Banana Caramel is developed with Nestlé’s innovative recipe, 

which Malaysians have loved for over 50 years, that encapsulates nutrients and multigrains 

aroma in each golden, NESTUM® flake. 

The new NESTUM ® Grains & More Banana Caramel multigrain drink is now available 

at all leading supermarkets and hypermarkets nationwide at the recommended retail 

price of RM 11.53 per pack of 12 sachets. For more information on NESTUM ® and 

the #BananamelChallenge, check us out at our Facebook page NESTUM MALAYSIA or 

www.nestum.com.my 

VITAGEN ‘Good Gut Health’ 

Campaign Reaches 250 Schools 

Across the Nation to Promote 

Better Gut Health 

20 Sept – This year, the VITAGEN Good Gut Health 

Awareness campaign for schools will emphasise the 

importance of identifying the 5 signs of good gut health 

and the 5 simple steps to achieve it through interactive 

workshops at selected primary schools, nationwide. The 

campaign at Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr. Ismail 

(1) was a fun-filled session comprising an informative 

talk on the signs of good gut health, followed by the 5 

steps to achieve good gut health. Quizzes and games 

to reinforce what the children had learned earlier were 

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