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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What Does the Poop Say?

Let's analyze... stools. We know that it may not be your favorite topic but it is certainly worth taking the few seconds to learn about it and inspect your "goods". You'll be surprise as it can very well tell you about your health. Before you flush... 

 

 

No, you don't have to touch to analyze your stools, you'll just need to observe the color, texture, shape, size and maybe, a little sniff. All these are indicators of how well you're doing on the inside and there's really nothing... to be embarrassed about. 

 

Your stools are the end result of all your food and nutrient intake, what your body does not need, it eliminates. Your stool consist of mostly water, undigested food (fibre), bacteria and dead cells from your intestines. Taking a close look at your stools may help you to make the right choices to improve your digestive system and improve overall health. 

 

The Color
A normal stool is generally brown due to its composites.

 

Red stools might indicate bleeding (unless you ate beet root or any thing else of that sort). If your the color is bright red, it may mean that there may be a tear around the anus and passing out stools would usually be painful. If this is the case, it is highly suggested that you increase your fruits, vegetable and water intake to help to soften the stools. Darker red could be more of a concern as it may be a bleeding somewhere in your digestive system. You should consult a doctor immediately. 

 

Black stools might indicate that there is severe internal bleeding, or may be because of heavy meat consumption or bismuth-containing compounds.

 

Light or grey stools are symptoms of liver disease and decreased bile output. Medications may have also caused the color to change.

 

If you have noticed a color change in your stools, evaluate what you have eaten and if it persists, consult your doctor immediately.

 

The Shape & Size
Good things don't necessarily come in small packages. Size does matter. The more, the merrier - when it comes to your poop!

 

Many doctors use the Bristol stool chart (Meyers scale) to classify stools. The shape and size of the stool is useful to measure transit time - how long it takes for your food to travel through your digestive tract. 

As seen in the Bristol Chart above, Type 1 & 2 indicate constipation and is straneous to pass as stools are usually dry and hard. You may be having bowel movements, lots of gas and bloating but the feeling of incomplete pooping still lingers. Your stools are pellet-like, hard and dry, this would indicate that there isn't enough fibre and water in your body. Certain medications can also cause constipation. By changing your diet, increasing your fruits, water and fibre intake and it might just help you pass with ease.

 

Type 3 & 4 are ideal stools and is softer, smoother and easy to pass. Every time you pass a type 4 stool, congratulate yourself and give yourself a pat on your shoulder. Continue to eat your fruits and drink lots of water.

 

Type 5 - 7 would indicate the severity of a diarrhoea. It could be a form of an infection or an intolerance towards certain kinds of food.

 

The Smell
Most of the time, it is just a smell of a byproduct but if is a foul smell, you may have to consult a doctor as it may be a symptom of an infection or a disorder.

 

 

Pooping makes you happy... when you know what you don't need is excreting out from your body. It's like a burden well-lifted and then you feel... light!

 

Constipation and bloating can cause you to be lethargic and so uneasy, pimples may start popping out too. Here are some tips on how you can avoid painful trips: 

 

1 Change your eating habits Make friends with fruits, vegetables and some oats. Have some yogurt for breakfast and maybe a smoothie for tea too, perhaps?

2 Fix a time every day A routine can help to regulate bowel movement.

3 Keep yourself hydrated Water helps your body to function well and helps to regulate bowel movements. Drink about 1.5 litres of water daily.

4 Abdominal exercises or sit ups One of the key risk of constipation is inactivity. Exercising can help to decrease the time it takes for food to travel through your intestines and helps your stools to move quickly.

5 Get natural help Herbs like ginger, lemongrass, peppermint, or chamomile are traditionally used to ease bloatedness or constipation. TruDtox works gently to cleanse and strengthen your body's digestive system. By taking TruDtox once or twice a week, you will soon feel cleaner and healthier.

 

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Fasting it Right!

During the month of Ramadan, changes happen in the eating pattern and choice of food for most people. It is so easy to indulge in meals that are high in carbohydrates and sweet foods, in the form of two large meals dawn and sunset. Keep in mind that fasting and breaking fast the right way can lead to good health.

Starving vs Fasting
Our body glucose, which is stored in the liver, is our first source of energy. During a fast, glucose is used first to provide energy but once glucose runs out, it causes the fat in the body to breakdown, becoming the next source of energy. When a fast is prolonged to several days or weeks (starvation), the body then uses the body’s protein for energy and this can be detrimental to health.

Ramadan fasting is not starving simply because fast is broken every dusk.

 

 

How to Break a Fast Without a Fuss?
Introduce your body to fruits and vegetables to break a fast. Foods that are easily digested can help you to avoid gastrointestinal problems. Introduce regular foods slowly and strategically will help you to break a fast safely. Overeating certain foods too quickly may cause indigestion or nausea.

 

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What Goes In Must Come Out
Especially during this fasting month, many have reported experiencing bloated-ness and constipation. This is normal due to the reduced amount of water intake. Relieve stomach bloat and constipation with TruDtox as it helps to flush out toxins and waste. Moreover, it will help to strengthen your immune system and promote better absorption of nutrients when food is consumed. Remember that what you would want to keep in your body are nutrients and not waste. Feel lighter and energized with TruDtox and prevent your body from being vulnerable. After all, what we want is a successful and healthy Ramadan, right?

Have a healthy and Happy Ramadan to ALL Muslim friends.

 

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How to Lose Weight Tips

Feeling SQUISHY all over?

 

Here are some simple weight management tips you can use to help you shed off some pounds. Just remember that YOU are the master of YOUR mind, so set a goal and reach for it!

 

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Give up fad diets and crappy diet plans. Some diet plans can do more harm than good and none are manageable long term. Skipping meals are the worst of all as it messes up your metabolism. Choose to eat healthy, balanced meal and decide what should be on your plate and what not.	Make a choice “I won’t” instead of “I can’t” especially when tempted with fatty, creamy foods.
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Sleep right! Many researchers say that the quality of our sleep can influence our appetite and the lack of sleep causes weight gain.	Do cardio-muscular exercise (more to lose weight faster). Eat less, exercise more. Work out multiple muscles at the same time. The more you sweat, the more you lose weight.
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Invited for a birthday meal? Fill up your tummy with plenty of fruits and vegetables before you go for one. At the birthday party, just go for lean meat or something healthy to look like you’re eating!	Choose lean meat. Choose chicken and fish over red meat such as beef or pork.
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Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water keeps your body hydrated and helps to boost your metabolism by up to 3 percent! Additionally, according to numerous studies, drinking water before meals helps you to consume fewer calories that ultimately lead to weight loss. And ofcourse, avoid sweetened & carbonated drinks at all times.	Stand up whenever you can! According to University of Chester expert, John Buckley, Standing up 3 hours a day in the office can help you to lose weight, burning 144 calories. Standing up burns 1.5 more calories than sitting down. Time to push off those office chairs!
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Reduce sodium intake & minimize starches (white grain). Check the ingredients on those food labels to avoid added sugar, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or trans-fat.	Drink TruDtox ThermoG two to three times a week. TruDtox ThermoG is classified as food from the MOH Malaysia and it contains only European herbs. ThermoG increases your body heat to keep the fat burning and flushes away toxins and waste – helping you reduce tummy fat. It’s safe for regular use as it does not contain senna and does not promote dependency.

 

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7 Foods to Keep You Young

01 Olive oil The monounsaturated fats in olive oil were largely responsible for the low rates of heart disease and cancer on the Greek island of Crete. Olive oil also contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases.	02 Yogurt Yogurt is a rich in calcium, which helps stave off osteoporosis and contains "good bacteria" that help maintain gut health and diminish the incidence of age-related intestinal illness.
03 Fish FIsh is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which help prevent cholesterol build-up in arteries and protect against abnormal heart rhythms.	04 Chocolate Cocoa is unusually rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels. Maintaning youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney and dementia.
05 Nuts Nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, so they offer benefits similar to those associated with olive oil. They're also concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals, including antioxidants.	06 Wine Drinking alcohol in moderation protects against heart disease, diabetes and age-related memory loss. Red wine, in particular, contains resveratrol, a compound that likely contributes to its benefits - and, according to animal studies, may activate genes that slow cellular aging.
07 Blueberries Compounds in blueberries (and other berries) mitigate inflammation and oxidative damage, which are associated with age-related deficits in memory and motor function.

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Weight Loss 101

It's pretty much a cliche to tell someone to watch their weight. But for Malaysians, this statement is pretty sound advice. Since our country is home to a multi-racial community, it is renowned for having a diverse set of culinary treats that are often hard to resist, especially during the festivities! It comes as no surprise then that most Malaysians these days struggle with issues of weight control. Nearly everyone would love to lose just a tad bit of weight so they look and feel better. As daunting as it seems, this is actually not an impossible feat if we take a realistic approach in order to achieve it.

Fat Hopes
First of all, you need to determine how much weight you should lose. Consult a physician to determine whether you are in fact overweight. If so, find out what your ideal weight should be and from there, calculate how much weight you really need to loose.

Half the Battle
Often times, it's the way you think that defeats you even before you've begun any efforts to lose weight. Plan how you will work to shed those pounds and think positively about what you are going to do. Being able to be master of your mind is already half the battle won.

The Cheerleading Squad
Get support if you need to. Enlist the help of friends or family to help keep you on track. If there is a support group available for you to join in your local community, consider becoming a member. It will definitely help if you are in touch with others who are also keen on losing weight. Together, you can motivate each other and celebrate when you meet your goals.

Get Your Game Face On
To help kick start your efforts, let's consider some possible methods that you can consider for losing weight:

• Eager Beaver
  Exercise is a surefire way of shedding pounds, Going to the gym, playing a sport or even taking regular jogs in the nearby neighborhood park can do wonders in helping you manage your weight. But that would only be the case if you keep it up consistently. Furthermore, you need to be wary that you don't burn calories off only to eat excessively after exercising and gain them back again. Check with a doctor before enlisting on any new fitness program to be doubly sure it is the right option for you.


• Diet, or die trying
  Another common option that many people go for is to impose a diet on themselves. Assuming that the idea is to maintain a well balanced diet that is proportionate to their biological needs, then it is definitely the way to go. However, the trouble comes when it's a question of crash dieting. This is where a person consciously avoids what they perceive to be fatty foods in an effort to keep the calories at bay. It can be very hazardous to health, especially since more often than not certain needful nutrrients inadvertently get omitted from the food intake. Consequently, it may lead to other form of health probloes. Taken to extremes, wrong dieting methods could induce eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia.


• Stich and Sew
  Besides this, the alternative choice to do surgery also exists. Basically, there are two types of procedures available: restrictive and malabsorptive. Restrictive procedures aim to decrease the amount of food consumption. In contrast, malabsorptive procedures limit the amount of food the body is able to absorb. Surgery as a weight loss is a good quick fix option, but it is also expensive and you may be susceptible to other medical complications. It should only be considered in cases where there are no better options available.


• Swallowing Your Pride
  A less dangerous option compared to surgery would be taking weight loss supplements. There are many different types that can be found on the pharmacy shelves: meal replacements, themogenic fat burners, stimulant-free fat burners, carb blockers, fat blockers, thyroid hormone increasers, appetite suppressants and many others.

by Susanna Khoo

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7 Foods to Calm You Down Fast

When we're stressed we often turn to diet-busting goodies for comfort. Instead of soothing our frayed nerves, many of them ultimately make us feel worse.

Why? After the initial rush, the body's insulin response kicks in, causing a sudden blood-sugar drop that triggers the release of stress hormones. Soon you're feeling more jangled than you were before you wolfed down those sweet desserts.

Cheer up! True comfort foods do exist!

01 Berries, Any Berries For those tough times when tension tightens your jaw, try rolling a frozen berry around your mouth, one by one. Since the carbs in berries turn to sugar very slowly, you won't have a blood-sugar crash.	02 Guacamole Avocados are loaded with B vitamins, which stress quickly depletes and which your body needs in order to maintain nerves and brain cells. Great for creamy cravings (and it's healthy fat)!
03 Mixed Nuts Fust an ounce will do. Walnuts help replace stress-depleted B vitamins. Brazil nuts have loads of zinc (which gets drained by high anxiety), and almonds boost your E, which helps fight cellular damage linked to chronic stress.	04 Oranges They are good source of vitamin C, which helps fight a jump in cortisol, a stress hormone. People who take 1,000 milligrams of C before giving a speech have lower levels of cortisol and lower blood pressures than those who don't.
05 Asparagus Each tender stalk is a source of folic acid, a natural mood lightener. For a hit of calcium with each bite, dip the spears in fat-free yogurt or sour cream.	06 Chai Tea A warm drink is a supersoother, and curling up with a aromatic decaf chai tea can make the whole evil day go away.
07 Dark chocolate When only chocolate will do, reach for the dark, sultry kind that's at least 70% cocoa. If the antioxidant flavonoids in it are potent enough to fight cancer and heart disease, then surely they can temper tension's effects.

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Fab Foods for Fab You

Eat and be merry! It is amazing how we always take everyday foods – that can help with detoxification – for granted. Let’s discover a list of non-toxic diet that can assure the pink of health and bring out a fabulous, healthy you.

The Non-Toxic Diet
01 Steam Vegetables Include at least one serving of steam vegetables each day. Beets, radishes, artichokes, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, spirulina, chlorella, and seaweed are excellent detoxifying foods.	02 Citrus Fruits Treat yourself to citrus fruits that are also great detoxifying fruits such as orange, pomelo, grapefruit, lemon and lime.
03 Meats For meat-lovers, minimise lean cuts of meat and poultry or choose smaller portions and pay particular attention to how you cook.	04 Oily Fish Include oily fish such as tuna, salmon or mackerel in your diet at least twice a week. Avoid smoked fish whenever possible.
05 Soya Try adding soya products such as beans, milk, cheese and tofu to a pasta sauce or soup for a special yet healthy dish.	06 Seeds & Nuts Use seeds (sunflower, pumpkin or sesame) and nuts (cashews, peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds) as a snack, either by themselves or with yoghurt or fruit.
07 Biled Eggs Choose boiled eggs over other ways of cooking for excellent protein quality.	08 Garlic Eat garlic or onions on a daily basis, either as seasoning in your main meal or raw in your sandwich filling.

TruDtox^® herbal cleansing tea offers a total, gentle detoxification of liver, gall bladder, gastrointestinal, kidney, blood and intestines without creating bowel dependency.

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