Stay Healthy and Well Hydrated this Ramadhan !

Premium Wellness & Beauty Products for You and Your Family Many bodily changes come naturally as we pursue the holy act fasting every Ramadhan. While we observe a tranquil state both physically and spiritually, our bodies will adapt to the changes in our diet and sleep pattern. A one-stop centre for all your wellness needs, LiveLife International and Plincco.com want to help keep you healthy, happy and energized this Ramadhan as we count down the days to Aidilfitri! Feast your senses on the unique selection of wellness items and enjoy the fasting month to the fullest.

Healthy Sleep: Rilax Zzz

With waking up for sahur and adjusting to new meal times, our usual sleep pattern may differ during the holy month. This temporary interruption to your usual sleep times may cause you to find it difficult to go to sleep at a new time, or even to get enough hours of sleep every night.

Besides adjusting your sleeping pattern by going to bed early so that you can wake up for sahur and still get an adequate amount of sleep, why not also try Rilax Zzz. With over 2 million capsules sold, Rilax Zzz is Malaysia’s award-winning, best-selling sleep supplement developed by LiveLife Bio Sciences AG, Switzerland. A safe product that doesn’t cause drowsiness and is non-habit forming, the two main relax-inducing ingredients in this all-natural supplement are Latium, an extract of milk; and L-theanine, a caffeine-free extract of green tea. By taking just 1-2 capsules an hour before bed, Rilax Zzz helps set the mood for you to get a more quality night of rest. With better sleep, you’ll have better energy in the day to carry on with daily activities even though you’re fasting!

Healthy Gut - TruDtox

It’s only normal during that when it’s finally time to break your fast, most of us tend to ‘go big’ with our meals, as a well-deserved reward at the end of the day. However, with reduced water intake throughout the day, the sudden consumption of big meals at iftar can be a shock to our stomachs, leading to gas, feeling bloated and constipation

By binging at iftar, your stomach may start to feel unbalanced. By consuming a hot-brewed cup of TruDtox tea, you can support your bowel health by flushing your natural detox functions to maintain a cleaner, healthier and lighter gut. With a comprehensive and proprietory blend of imported high-quality European herbs, floras and teas, TruDtox is a botanical tea free of harsh laxatives such as senna, and is classified by the Malaysian Ministry of Health as a food product. Be sure to also take a few sachets of TruDtox with you when you balik kampong for Raya, as it would do wonders in keeping your tummy feeling healthy while you feast yourself at various open houses!

Skin Saver - Marine Elements™

Is the reduced liquid intake during Ramadhan making your skin feel dry and itchy? When not drinking enough water, everything from washing and wiping yourself can cause dry skin and even other conditions such as parched cuticles around your fingernails. Keep your skin moisturized with the hypoallergenic Marine Elements™ Body Lotion that can help soften the skin’s surface, allowing moisture and nutrients to penetrate deep down. With the patented Zonase X™ active ingredient which contains natural proteins and enzymes, your skin’s moisture will be replenished, reducing any negative effects such as inflammation or itchiness.

Marine Elements™ is great for anyone with eczema and dry skin. Marine Elements™ products are suitable for all skin types and with a range of products that include Body Wash, Body Lotion and Intensive Cream.

Skin Saver - Novexpert Booster Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

The star product and bestseller of French skincare brand Novexpert from Paris, the Booster Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is your skin’s best friend. Lack of water intake when fasting can cause the skin on your face, lips and neck to dehydrate, which can lead to other skin conditions such as sagging skin and chapped lips. Try this Booster Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to help supplement your skin with what it’s missing from your daily diet. This product works on any skin type whether man or woman with dehydrated, sensitive, oily or tired skin and leaves your skin repulped, plumper and more moisturized.

The ‘cosmeceutical’ Novexpert skincare brand takes much pride in its all-natural, 100% hypoallergenic and biodegradable formula, and this serum can be applied everywhere (face, eye contour, neck, cleavage) and in any season or climate.

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Avoid Airplane Dehydration !

Airplane cabins are infamous for having particularly dry air. On all modern aircrafts, passengers and crew breathe a mixture of fresh and recirculated air. Add on the fact that many people drink sugary beverages such as soda, juice and wine on airplanes, you’re on a one-way flight to dehydration. Dehydration can take effect in various forms from muscle cramps, respiratory conditions and of course, dry skin, eyes and nostrils. So the next time you’re on a mid- to long-haul flight, follow these steps for better hydration:

# 1 - Pack a travel-sized moisturizer in your carry-on, and apply to your face while you take your in-flight nap.

Looking for a quick fix? Why not try the Novexpert Repulp Mask that re-plumps, rehydrates and regenerates deeply to soothe, restore, repair and repulp your skin. Simply leave this hypoallergenic mask on your clean face for 10-15 minutes and and wipe off with a wet wipe, dampened tissue or cotton pad — instant rehydrated skin! Best of all, this mask comes in a 50ml tube, so you won’t be busting the airlines’ liquid carry-on requirements.

# 2 - Hydrate from within before and during the flight

It may be tempting to drink up the free wine and sodas on the flight, but as much as possible, avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks when flying to prevent dehydration. If you are someone who gets dehydrated easily, remember that hydrating yourself starts before you even check-in at the airport. Drink lots of water in the days leading up to your flight, which include nutrient-packed fruit and vegetable juices. Some examples of hydrating drinks include cucumber and coconut water, and while in the cabin, stick to just plain aqua.

# 3 - Apply lotion to your hands and body.

Washing and wiping your hands can cause dry palms and parched cuticles. Hypoallergenic Marine Elements Body Lotion will help soften the skin’s surface, allowing moisture and nutrients to penetrate deep down. With the patented Zonase X™ active ingredient which contains natural proteins and enzymes, your skin’s moisture will be replenished, reducing any negative effects such as inflammation or itchiness. Marine Elements is great for anyone with eczema and dry skin. If the 200ml bottle is too large for you to pack onto carry on, consider filling travel-sized cosmetic bottles (available at any pharmacy) so you can bring your lotion onboard. Final stocks for Marine Elements available for purchase now, while stocks last.

# 4 - See no dryness, smell no dryness.

Besides moisturising your skin, other parts of your face such as eyes and nostrils may feel dry and chapped. For this, bring along some eye drops and a nasal spray and apply when you feel necessary.

# 5 - Refresh your breath before you land!

Dry mouth is a common cause of bad breath, and perhaps you don’t want to meet your family picking you up at the airport with dry, stale overnight breath! Why not get yourself a travel toothbrush so you can have a quick freshen up before you land? Don’t worry, the water in the airplane lavatory is safe to rinse your mouth with, or perhaps you could use a sink at an airport restroom while waiting for your luggage. Why not invest in a Swissdent Emergency Kit (in Red for Extreme Whitening, and Blue or Silver for those with more Sensitive teeth)? Includes a patented award-winning toothbrush and toothpaste with fruit enzymes in a handy travel pack. Your loved ones will be able to spot your pearly-white smile from across the room as you walk into the arrival hall! And if brushing your teeth sounds like too much work, just a few spritz of the mouth spray and you’re good to go!

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Optimise Your Health

You Are What You Eat.

I'm sure you've heard that old saying, and it's as true today as it ever was. It all boils down to this: if you want to optimize your health, you must return to the basics of healthy food because it's all about eating the proper ratios of the right types of food for your body. Ultimately, the simplest and most effective way to achieve good health and a long life is to focus on the nutrition you are putting in your body on a daily basis.

Greens Pak

GREENS PAK is a great-tasting, easy-to-mix phyto-nutrient powder that is loaded with energy-packed whole foods, super fruits, antioxidant foods, vegetables, enzymes, probiotics, fiber and plant extracts to help energize your body. These “Super-Foods” are the foods we should eat daily for optimum health and wellness. However, most of us don’t get them in our standard diet. The organic green plants, healthy herbs and spices, natural food concentrates, and antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in Greens Pak provide the necessary nutrients your body needs to help fight against roaming free radicals and to balance out a diet that is typically missing these key nutrients. A super blend of completely natural vitamins, ConcenTrace® ionic trace minerals, enzymes, phyto-nutrients and symbiotic intestinal flora helps to provide your body with added energy, increased metabolism, efficient digestion and detoxification, and helps strengthen your body’s natural defence for heightened rejuvenation and longevity. Take Greens Pak every day and your body will love you!

 

• Green Foods • Vegetables • Fruits • Super Fruits • Fibre • Antioxidants • Enzymes • Probiotics • ConcenTrace®   Contains over 50 different super foods! Contains certified organic foods! Great-tasting berry flavor! Vegan certified!

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Novexpert HA Booster has made it to The Weekly’s Beauty by The Stars Hotlist!

	Beauty by The Stars 2015 is a beauty award nominated by a panel of 19 celebrities which include Fauziah Latiff, Xandria Ooi, Thanuja Ananthan, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza, Andrea Fonseka, Sarah Lian and Chelsia Ng, together with the Malaysian Women’s Weekly’s team.

Youth In A Bottle - Turn Back Time With This Potent Line-Fighter

Apply SPF sunscreen, ditch the cigarettes, quit your favourite foods, get to bed by 10pm... While we do our best to follow anti-ageing commandments, we may not always stay the course. Enter Novexpert Booster Serum with Hyaluronic Acid: it contains the amount of hyaluronic acid equivalent to 20 hyaluronic acid injections! The formula is 100 percent identical to the hyaluronic acid generated by your skin so it’s suited for all skin types and most importantly, application is totally painfree. Ultra-concentrated, apply it everywhere, even on the eye area to combat skin’s daily loss of natural hyaluronic acid.

 

Get it at a special price of RM259* and save RM40 !       *Offer expires on 30 April 2015

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For Better Nutrient Absorption

In this modern age, the dietary trend has shifted to a more refined, quicker, convenient form. Food and drinks are nowadays high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and proteins but very low in micronutrients such as electrolytes – ionic minerals essential to all cells in the body.

Functions of electrolytes (ionic minerals)

Ionic minerals are capable of transmitting electrical charges within the body cells every second. They are necessary for all brain functions, as well as the heart. Ionic minerals are also responsible for maintaining proper isotonic balance within the cells and an acid-base balance. The cells reply on ionic minerals for the transportation of nutrients and waste. Thus, ionic minerals are responsible for the basic metabolism of very cell in the body and without them; life itself would not be possible. Minerals imbalance contributes to a variety of symptoms which are usually neuromuscular-related due to its physiological importance. Distinct signs of lack of energy fatigue, numbness, muscle weakness, cramping, swelling (oedema), slowed nerve conduction and general weakness.

Lifestyle stresses deriving from mental, emotional and physical pressure effects the decline in bodily minerals. Increased intake of coffee, tea, tobacco and alcohol contribute to mineral depletion in body and so do medication and quality of air. Factors that might increase your need for minerals include pregnancy, poor diet, dehydration, disease, exertion, vomiting, diarrhoea, trauma and excessive perspiration. In today’s world, naturally occurring, nutrient-rich soil is becoming increasingly rare, due to aggressive modern farming techniques and the increase use of syhthesised fertiliser (NPK) which lacks essential and trace minerals. Many of the minerals and trace minerals once abundant in soil have been washed into the oceans. As the soils are depleted, the seas become enriched.

ConcenTrace

ConcenTrace contains 72 naturally occurring ionic minerals concentrate that is all-natural, PH balanceing and bioavailable. It is the product of ConcenFlo, a natural process that uses solar energy to concentrate the ionic minerals from the Great Salt Lake in Utah – with 99% sodium removed. ConcenTrace contains the full spectrum of ionic minerals in the same balanced proportion as healthy human fluids. It assists the body to absorb nutrients and supplements by creating an isotonic balance in your cells and the fluid around it. This allows an optimum exchange of nutrients and waste from your cells. As the minerals in ConcenTrace are also ionic, they supercharge other nutrients too for better absorption. This ionic state creates a dynamic equilibrium to facilitate changes in your body and moves nutrients to the areas that the body needs them most.

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Tips For Healthier Hair

# 1 - Iron-Up Your Hair

Just in case you are wondering, we are referring to iron-deficiency in your bloodstream that has a closer link to hair loss. You may want to add on tofu, spinach, beans, prunes and raisins into your daily diet. Avoid iron-supplements unless prescribed by doctor.

# 2 - Less Heat, Please !

Curling irons, hair straightener, and blow dryer can cause breakage due to excess heat. Reduce the frequency or set it at a lower heat setting. Well, it’s always best to stick to natural styling and bring on the all-night curlers !

# 3 - Let Your Hair Down or Go Home !

Hair styling can cause hair loss when braids or weaves are too tight. Try to keep your pony tails loose to reduce the amount of tension on the scalp.

# 4 - Comb This Way !

Many people use the wrong comb with brushing their hair right away after shower. It’s always best to opt for a wide tooth comb because it separates the strands without causing too much strain to the scalp while you detangle. Use the fine-tooth comb only when your hair is drier and untangled.

# 5 - Eat Your Avocados & Carrots !

Your hair can benefit from the increase consumption of protein, vitamins and minerals. Pack more lean meat, green vegetables and organic eggs, and appropriate supplements to achieve stronger and healthier looking hair.

# 6 - Biotin & Calcium Panthothenate, Please !

What are they? Biotin is a vitamin that is found in small amounts in numerous foods and one of the symptoms of Biotin deficiency is hair thinning. Calcium Panthothenate (vitamin B5) can help to increase scalp hydration and strengthens hair. Tricovel’s patented ingredient Biogenina® contains both Biotin and Calcium Panthonenate to help strengthen and nourish hair.

 

Whether or not you are losing hair, it’s important to follow these very important tips to keep your hair healthy and strong!

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10 Ways to Lose Weight The Smart Way!

# 1

Before you indulge in that mouth-watering bag of keropok to snack, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER first. Most of the time what you are lackingis not food, but water.

# 2

At a restaurant, order 2 appetizers and cut back on the mains.

# 3

Keep a bowl of fruits next to you at work. It replaces the snack cravings and reminds you of eating healthy!

# 4

This may sound a little funny… but only IF you can, order a child sized portion at a restaurant. Tell them you are on a diet, perhaps? If that doesn’t work, another trick is to use smaller plates; it makes the portions look big – This would psych-up your mind that you had enough.

# 5

It’s almost like tip #4 but we’ve got to share "In the cafeteria I use a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box, and I put whatever I want in there. It's almost impossible to overeat." - Ellen Kunes,Health editor-in-chief

# 6

Brush your teeth after dinner, you’ll less likely not eat again before going to bed.

# 7

Get seven to eight hours of sleep every day. When you are sleep deprived, you tend to compensate with food due to hormonal imbalances. Rilax Zzz helps to give you quality sleep you need!

# 8

Cut down on sweets, gums and milk chocolates. Drop the sugar, drop the pounds!

# 9

Wear something tight! It gives you more motivation to say ‘no’ to those oily foods in front of you.

# 10

Drink TruDtox 2 times a week in a nice Thermo Mug. Helps you to lose all the unnecessary poop you’re carrying inside and at the same time, promote great health.

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