There are two main types of inflammation, acute inflammation which is often very painful and occurs for a short duration (less than 2 weeks) and chronic inflammation which is slower and less severe occurs for a longer duration (longer than 6 weeks). Acute inflammation may occur due to an injury or illness while chronic inflammation […]
According to traditional folklore, the tiger milk mushroom (TMM) also known a“Cendawan Susu Rimau” or “老虎奶”, is believed to only grow from a spot where the milk of a prowling tiger has dripped. While we now know that the mushroom has nothing to do with tiger’s milk, the medicinal mushroom has continued to be hailed […]
While bones might seem like hard and lifeless structures in our bodies, in reality, bones are actually living tissues with blood supply and an active metabolism. Our bones are actually undergoing a constantly life cycle – breaking down old bone and building up new bone. This is why children and adolescents are often advised to […]
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is often referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your blood stream. Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart disease and it is recommended that we maintain a cholesterol level reading of over 60mg/dL of HDL. Now, there many foods […]
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found all around the cells of our body. Having too much cholesterol in our blood can be very dangerous as it may combine with our substances in our blood to form plaque. Plaque sticks to the wall of our arteries and as it builds up over time, it […]
Pernahkah anda rasa lebih penat, lesu, ketidakselesaan perut, rasa lapar atau kuat mengidam makanan semasa berpuasa? Ini biasa berlaku jika kita tidak makan dengan betul semasa bersahur. Ketika bersahur, kita seharusnya memberi lebih perhatian kepada kualiti dan keseimbangan khasiat makanan, dan bukannya kuantiti makanan sahaja. Disebabkan nasi dan mi adalah makanan ruji Malaysia, kebanyakan rakyat […]
Low energy levels, fatigue, brain fogs, indigestion, hunger pangs or cravings… do these sound familiar to you when it comes to fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan? Well, you’re not alone, for these are some common issues we face when we fail to eat right during Sahur. When it comes to Sahur, we should […]
Back pain is a common problem among older adults, and it often affects their daily activities and quality of life. LBP (Low Back Pain) is also associated as one of the leading causes of disability and diseases¹ globally. While there are several ways to relieve back pain, getting sufficient dietary protein intake and regular exercises are […]
Seiring dengan peningkatan usia seseorang itu, protein menjadi salah satu nutrien yang sangat penting dan tidak boleh diabaikan. Namun, protein biasanya tidak dilihat sepenting Vitamin C atau Kalsium. Ini kerana protein sering dikaitkan dengan bina badan, bina otot, atlet dan segala topik berkaitan dengan sukan sahaja. Apabila bermulanya proses penuaan, terutama sekali apabila usia mencecah […]
Biasanya, apabila ditanya mengenai Protein, kebanyakan akan teringat otot, gym, bodybuilding (bina badan), bersenam dan apa sahaja mengenai fitness atau aktiviti fizikal dahulu. Ini kerana protein sering dikaitkan mengenai manfaatnya terhadap otot badan dan kekuatan fizikal oleh ramai jenama suplemen dan makanan tambahan fitness. Ini bukan salah, namun protein bukan sekadar baik untuk membina otot. […]
