Obesity & Depression

Obesity, a condition where individuals have reach the level of perception as being regarded as "over-weight" is very common especially in western countries such as the United States. But gradually, such phenomenon seems to become more and more prevalent in Asian countries as well. Depression, on the other hand, has been striking many people regardless of which countries they live in, either westerners or easterners, all individuals are at risk for this one.

A recent study shows that the relationship between obesity and depression is actually very closely related. Various comments on a new research paper on this topic is published in BMJ by Professor Mika Kivimaki from University College London.

Among the various comments, specialists and professionals such as Dr. Evan Atlantis from University of Adelaide's School of Medicine, explained that obese people who tend to perceive themselves as being overweight, would consequently present with the symptoms of low self-esteem adn guilt. Such phenomenon indicates that obesity is closely link to socioeconomic disadvantages and low levels of physical activities, where these are among the major predictors lead to depression.

He also added that being an obesed person, stress and tension feeling inside the individual could cause significant physiological dysfunction, a symptom which further contributes to depressed mood and associated symptoms.

But fortunately, the existence of GT&F Milk Powder proves to be able in improving depression as well as obesity. Hence, drink GT&F Milk everyday to prevent these two silent torturers!

Grab a Pet

Many individuals like pets and even have a thought of adopting a pet as their companions ever since they were still kids. Many times, pets can be adorable, pets can be your most loyal companion when you are all alone. But have you ever heard that pets could be a way in treating or improving certain diseases?

Currently, lowers blood pressure, exercises encouragement, the improvement of psychological health are not the sole effects which we could observe as the results of drugs or medicines, but fostering a four-legged, furry pet shows these effects scientifically as well.

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) will explore the many ways on how animals could benefit people of all ages during a conference in Kansas City late this month.

Rebecca Johnson, an associate professor in the MU Sinclair School of Nursing, the College pf Veterinary Medicine and director of ReCHAI mentioned that the older people who walked their dogs could improve their walking capabilities by 28 percent. Other than that, there are also conducted studies which show that pet ownership may have multiple health and emotional benefits for both children and adults.

OPP – Health and Motivation Talk

Our bodies are composed of several trillions of cells. These cells have specific duties and work together towards maintaining health. Every tissue in the body is made of cells and organs are organized clusters of related cells. Although cells differ in their functions but they require the same basic nutrients which is Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF). GTF is the key to perfect health and the absence of disease.

Ms. Jessy Lim, a nutritionist have gave a product talk on 5^th October 2009 (Monday). Healthy cells require healthy food. Healthy food is food eaten just as close to the way God made it as possible and that means the mother breast milk. GT&F® milk powder emulated the formula of mother breast milk through using patented biotechnology to create the structure of Lactoferrin Chromium. In addition, from her talk, the audiences knew that “GT&F® milk powder is the best medicine” because it does address cellular inflammation, cellular oxidation, lack of cellular energy, cellular toxicity and poor cellular communication. She also took the chance to advise all the audiences so to keep an eye for the influenza A(H1N1) infection eventhough the issue gradually ignored by the public.

Next up, Mr. Hugo Lim, one of the powerful leaders have also presented a motivation talk to the audience. He focus on the aspects of attitude and behaviour. He stressed the points that we should change our negative thinking or view in order to success in this business. A good leader must be able to act as a good role model for all his downlines. He himself must be always take care of his downlines benefits rather than his own benefits. Never be selfish to success in this business! Continuous sharing with and learning from others will make you to step further efficiently.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

Cholesterol for Brain Development

When an adult received his or her medical report from the pathlab or any related medical institutes, he or she would normally look closely at the number shown besides the words "cholesterol level".

Laymen out there often regard cholesterol as a bad constituents and they usually hope that they could put a efforts in eliminating these so-called hazardous cholesterol. But as a matter of fact, cholesterol actually can be generally categorized into two different categories, namely good cholesterol, HDL (High density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol LDL (Low density lipoprotein).

If the amount of LDL cholesterol appears to be too much in the bloodstream. Eventually, this could lead to the formation of plagues and this consequently impair the flexibility of the arteries. Gradually, diseases such as atherosclerosis could occur.

On the other hand, when the high amount of HDL cholesterol present in the blood stream, they tend to carry the fats away from the arteries and bring them back to the liver. Thus, this could lower the risk of heart disease occurrence.

The details above are just for your additional information, but what we are going to discuss today, is about a new study which indicates that cholesterol proves to be a vital substances in brain development.

The research, led by Professor Ernest Arenas from a Swedish medical university, Karolinska Institutet, had demonstrated that a specific receptor in the brain by an oxidised form of a type of cholesterol called oxysterol is responsible in the formation of dopamine-producing neurons during brain development in mice.

Professor Arenas further postulated that the loss of oxysterol could be one of the main causal factors in the stimulation of Parkinson's Disease.

Large Fat Cells

Type 2 Diabetes has been revolve around us for quite some time, and this deadly disease, has long been considered as a disease which is uncurable. Scientists and researchers did not seem to successfully develop a specific vaccine for it.

Special thanks to Prof. Dr. Frank Mao for giving birth to GT&F Products which had brought so many benefits to numerous consumers in all these years. Although such a great and magnificent product has been developed several years ago, researches about diabetes must be continued at all cost for the sake of human health.

The latest piece of study which concerns about diabetes has been published in one of the issues in the scientific journal FASEB, a study which is extensively based on the population of women in Gothenburg Kvinnoundersokningen i Goteborg.

The result of the study indicates that women who store large fat cells within their bodies, would probably tend to have the potential in developing Type 2 Diabetes. Thus, a relationship between fat cells and Type 2 Diabetes can therefore be postulated as follow:

"The higher the waist-to-height ratio, the higher the risk in developing Type 2 Diabetes."

OPP ~ Health and Motivation Talks & GTF Recognition Session

Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. Many of people who suffer from all kinds of illness resulted from their unhealthy living conditions. Of course, it’s hard to prioritize something like giving 30 minutes to yourselves for daily exercise when you have so many other priorities in life. However, having a well-cared-for body can make you feel good about yourself and your life, and conveys to others that you value yourself.

Dr. Lim Li Yi has delivered a health talk on “Diabetes - How to take care of yourselves” on 28^th September 2009 (Monday). Diabetes is a serious disease. Following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. But your efforts are worthwhile. Careful diabetes care can reduce your risk of serious even life-threatening — complications. Diabetic must control their daily diet, check blood glucose level regularly, maintain exercise frequently as well as take care of own feet and eye conditions.

Next up, Ms Lydia Tung, a succesful female crown manager has gave a motivation talk on “战胜自己”. Do you live a life full of abundance or do you bury yourhead in the sand, look around and merely wish that your life could be a better place? When opportunity is coming. Will you be ready? You must keep improving your knowledge and skills, changing your lifestyle as well as taking new challenges in order to realize the ideal future of yourselves. Imagination must be accompany with practices to become reality. Keep asking yourselves, either you wish to become success? or you want to become success? Think about it.

The moment of remembrance, “GTF Recognition Session” started after the motivation talk. First, Mr. Lim, the managing director has gave a opening speech. The session started with the promotion’s sequence that started with managers, brown managers, silver managers, gold managers, diamond manager and lastly crown manager. Then, after the heartfelt sharing of new crown manager to the audiences, there was a cake-cutting ceremony. The whole event was progressed smoothly and successfully.

How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it! ~George Elliston

Binge Drinking Undermines Immune System

Binge drinking is no longer an uncommon term as such trend is becoming more and more prevalent nowadays. Not only does it grouped in the category of prevalence, but the binge drinkers are affecting younger generations these day, including students.

Among all the possible bad consequences which affect the students are:

Missing class or work due to drinking.

Performing poorly on a test or important project.

Physical effects, including hangovers, nausea or vomiting, and memory loss.

Being sexually harassed or assaulted while drunk, or harassing or assaulting others.

Getting into arguments and fights, or being embarrassed by their own behavior while drunk.

Damaging property.

Getting hurt or injured after drinking.

Driving a car while under the influence of alcohol or being arrested for DUI.

Generally getting into trouble with the police or University authorities.

(Cited from The University Record, October 25, 1999)

As we can see, binge drinking has became a norm in many western countries in the year 1999, a good 10 years ago. In recent years, there are inclination and news indicate that students who dwell in Asia also tend to follow the infamous trend.

A latest study in September 2009, by a group of US researchers indicated that binge drinking, apart from causing common aftermaths such as oily heart, is now ascertained that it could impair the immune system of human as well.

According to the study which is published in the Journal of BMC Immunology, mice had been used as the targets of the experiment. These mice, after being heavily fed with alcohol, stops the body in making pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Since ethanol is suggested that it could suppress the ability of TLR4 (a protein which plays role in responding in appropriate cytokines production) in sending signals which would consequently producing the appropriate cytokines, the immune system could not work properly and thus resulting in the undermined of human immune system.