The news is not good as there are now more Malaysians categorized as obese.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2006 showed the following statistics (Sunday Star, 11 April 2010).
The number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade, from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006.
About 38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight.
It was reported that “a recent survey of 10,000 students showed that 24% of those aged between six and 12 were either overweight or obese.
What is the implication on you and your children?
Being obese and overweight would lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer.
If one of your family members is having such a problem, you could feel the suffering of all family members. Other than mental and physical suffering, there is likely to be a big hole in your pocket.
Act now to check overweight and obesity among your immediate family members.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Diary 66- Mosquito Bite
What has mosquito bite to do with health?
My wife’s school was having gotong royong to clean up the school compound yesterday (10 April 2010).
As the teacher responsible for cleaning the clogged drain, she has to show the good example by leading the team of students.
There were lots of mosquitoes in the clogged drain.
The students suffered with lots of mosquito bite. Their hands and legs soon showed red signs of mosquito bites.
My wife was the only exception. No mosquito bit her.
Sounds amazing.
Why? She did not use any mosquito repellent.
She felt the answer lies with the health food we take every day. She has stopped taking meat for the last 10 years.
The other reason we can think of is releasing mosquitoes caught in the mosquito nets certainly helps in the long run.
Sounds unscientific. It is true for those saving lives and do not take any meat. If we do not harm animals, no animals would harm us.
My wife’s school was having gotong royong to clean up the school compound yesterday (10 April 2010).
As the teacher responsible for cleaning the clogged drain, she has to show the good example by leading the team of students.
There were lots of mosquitoes in the clogged drain.
The students suffered with lots of mosquito bite. Their hands and legs soon showed red signs of mosquito bites.
My wife was the only exception. No mosquito bit her.
Sounds amazing.
Why? She did not use any mosquito repellent.
She felt the answer lies with the health food we take every day. She has stopped taking meat for the last 10 years.
The other reason we can think of is releasing mosquitoes caught in the mosquito nets certainly helps in the long run.
Sounds unscientific. It is true for those saving lives and do not take any meat. If we do not harm animals, no animals would harm us.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Diary 65- Drinking Coffee
“Coffee or tea?”
This is the commonly asked by the waiters and waitresses serving breakfast, lunch or dinner at restauranst.
“Are you not taking coffee? It is antioxidant.”
I have given up coffee with milk and sugar for the last 14 years.
Pure coffee may be antioxidant.
However, when this type of coffee is made into instant drinking mixed with dairy products and sugar, it may not be good to the body in the long run.
I do not drink coffee but do not stop those I love and care from doing so. My wife drinks coffee occasionally. I accompany her for this drink at her favorite shop where I choose a glass of wheatgrass drink.
She is reminded that she will have to pay the price later.
Health is a matter of choice.
This is the commonly asked by the waiters and waitresses serving breakfast, lunch or dinner at restauranst.
“Are you not taking coffee? It is antioxidant.”
I have given up coffee with milk and sugar for the last 14 years.
Pure coffee may be antioxidant.
However, when this type of coffee is made into instant drinking mixed with dairy products and sugar, it may not be good to the body in the long run.
I do not drink coffee but do not stop those I love and care from doing so. My wife drinks coffee occasionally. I accompany her for this drink at her favorite shop where I choose a glass of wheatgrass drink.
She is reminded that she will have to pay the price later.
Health is a matter of choice.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Diary 64: Conversation with A Dato’
Whenever I have a little free time, I would find chance to talk to people about my health book.
I met this Dato’ at Kota Baru Airport on 31 March 2010.
“Did you choose to talk to me?”
“Not really. I am just looking around to see if there is anyone who might be interested in my
health book. You look like one of them.”
“What is so special about your book?”
“Well. There are two messages in this book. First, a cancer patient can live longer and suffer less by taking health food. Second, we all can live healthily without dependent on medicine.”
“Will your approach assist in reducing body weight?”
“Of course, it helps. I was 78 kg in weight before switching to health food. After 8 years, my body was about 58 kg. My body weight stabilizes since then.”
“How did that happen?”
“Just gradually switch to health food. Do occasional fasting. When you are hungry, do not take solid food. Just let the body fat burned. You will observe the impact within a month.”
“It makes sense. I will make a special attempt to reduce my body weight.”
Who is this Dato’? Suffice it to say that he is a successful Malay businessman.
I met this Dato’ at Kota Baru Airport on 31 March 2010.
“Did you choose to talk to me?”
“Not really. I am just looking around to see if there is anyone who might be interested in my
health book. You look like one of them.”
“What is so special about your book?”
“Well. There are two messages in this book. First, a cancer patient can live longer and suffer less by taking health food. Second, we all can live healthily without dependent on medicine.”
“Will your approach assist in reducing body weight?”
“Of course, it helps. I was 78 kg in weight before switching to health food. After 8 years, my body was about 58 kg. My body weight stabilizes since then.”
“How did that happen?”
“Just gradually switch to health food. Do occasional fasting. When you are hungry, do not take solid food. Just let the body fat burned. You will observe the impact within a month.”
“It makes sense. I will make a special attempt to reduce my body weight.”
Who is this Dato’? Suffice it to say that he is a successful Malay businessman.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Diary 63: Villagers Suffering From Leg Pain
I was back to the village in Terengganu last weekend (3-4 April 2010) to pay respect to ancestors during the annual Ching Ming festival.
The village has about 200 households.
The most disturbing phenomenon is many villagers have leg pains in one form or another. Just to mention those I know.
My step mum has difficulty walking after experiencing stroke about 5 years ago. Our neighbor’s wife has the same problem. She asked me if there is any specific medicine to reduce her pain. As usual, my answer is brown rice, vegetables, fruits and grains. Uncle Lim’s father has leg pain and his wife suffers the same fate. Brother Sow is awarded in the government hospital as he has problem breathing and swollen leg & hand. I visited him while on my way back to KL on 4 April 2010. Uncle Jim could not walk out of the house. Sister Yang suffers leg pain for the leg pain.
They have two things in common. First, all are above 60 years old. Second, all are dependent on medicines for a number of years.
To the villagers, they do not know the reasons for this leg pain. One thing for sure, they generally do not believe that it is caused by acidic food. To them, it is their fate.
I cannot say much.
Health is a matter of choice. We are responsible for our own health.
My choice for health food is clear. This will ensure my good health till my last breath on earth.
How about yours?
The village has about 200 households.
The most disturbing phenomenon is many villagers have leg pains in one form or another. Just to mention those I know.
My step mum has difficulty walking after experiencing stroke about 5 years ago. Our neighbor’s wife has the same problem. She asked me if there is any specific medicine to reduce her pain. As usual, my answer is brown rice, vegetables, fruits and grains. Uncle Lim’s father has leg pain and his wife suffers the same fate. Brother Sow is awarded in the government hospital as he has problem breathing and swollen leg & hand. I visited him while on my way back to KL on 4 April 2010. Uncle Jim could not walk out of the house. Sister Yang suffers leg pain for the leg pain.
They have two things in common. First, all are above 60 years old. Second, all are dependent on medicines for a number of years.
To the villagers, they do not know the reasons for this leg pain. One thing for sure, they generally do not believe that it is caused by acidic food. To them, it is their fate.
I cannot say much.
Health is a matter of choice. We are responsible for our own health.
My choice for health food is clear. This will ensure my good health till my last breath on earth.
How about yours?
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Diary 62: Diabetes Can Cause Death
Most of us, including myself, thought that diabetes would not bring death within a short period of time.
Most of the time we hear of people with diabetes passed away after some years. We learn that diabetics may also have eye disease, heart problem, kidney problem and high blood pressure. Death within a few days is uncommon.
The uncommon has happened to one of our colleagues in his mid-50s. Due to the seriousness of his diabetes, he was warded in ICU for a few days from 28-31 March 2010). A few of us were in Kelantan for some research work. By the morning of 31 March 2010, we were informed that he has passed away. He did not realize that he had heart problem and kidney problem.
Diabetes is a serious matter not to be taken lightly.
Another colleague in his mid-50s also has diabetes. We caution him to take care of this disease. With the passing away of the above colleague, he knows he has to be serious in handling diabetes.
What he needs is determination to change his diet.
Most of the time we hear of people with diabetes passed away after some years. We learn that diabetics may also have eye disease, heart problem, kidney problem and high blood pressure. Death within a few days is uncommon.
The uncommon has happened to one of our colleagues in his mid-50s. Due to the seriousness of his diabetes, he was warded in ICU for a few days from 28-31 March 2010). A few of us were in Kelantan for some research work. By the morning of 31 March 2010, we were informed that he has passed away. He did not realize that he had heart problem and kidney problem.
Diabetes is a serious matter not to be taken lightly.
Another colleague in his mid-50s also has diabetes. We caution him to take care of this disease. With the passing away of the above colleague, he knows he has to be serious in handling diabetes.
What he needs is determination to change his diet.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Diary 61: At KL Book Fair
I almost missed the KL book fair this year (18-28 march 2010).
During the last 2 days, I went to the book fair held at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
A book distributor from Sabah was keen to assist distributing my health books. That is good news. He said that the health book “Makan Sihat Sebagai Ubat” is useful for the general public. I cannot say much he needs to review my book before making any decision.
Two visitors expressed willingness to recommend their employers to invite me to deliver health talks for the benefits of staffs.
The great thing about this book fair is that many youths were there.
A developed nation has citizens who like to acquire knowledge. Malaysia is moving towards the status of a developed nation. The citizens must develop this reading habit firtst.
During the last 2 days, I went to the book fair held at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
A book distributor from Sabah was keen to assist distributing my health books. That is good news. He said that the health book “Makan Sihat Sebagai Ubat” is useful for the general public. I cannot say much he needs to review my book before making any decision.
Two visitors expressed willingness to recommend their employers to invite me to deliver health talks for the benefits of staffs.
The great thing about this book fair is that many youths were there.
A developed nation has citizens who like to acquire knowledge. Malaysia is moving towards the status of a developed nation. The citizens must develop this reading habit firtst.
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