Caution to Obese Pregnant Ladies

Beware, especially if you are an expectant mother. To be precise, if you are a soon-to-be mother with high BMI index value, in other words, if you are considered as obese.

In a recent study which can be found in British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, it says that risk of getting complications could increase significantly by obesity. The examples of the mentioned complications including heart burn and chest burn infections.

This study was conducted by investigating the records of about 650 pregnant ladies, by taking other factors such as age and smoking into account. There are many downsides to obese individuals, and more fatalities seems to be observed to those who are pregnant and obese ladies. Obese pregnant individuals are said to have 3 times higher risk than those who are normal in getting carpal tunnel syndrome, a disease where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. If severe, these individuals are also possibly in experiencing walking difficulties.

Apart from that, obesity during pregnancy also links heavily to gestational diabetes. Thus, for those who are pregnant, it is highly essential for you to consult your doctor about the ideal weight which you ought to maintain throughout the months of carrying your little one in the tummy. In addition, assure yourself that consuming GT&F Products consistently for it helps to reduce your excessive weight drastically.

Cells Implantation for Diabetes

As at 29th July 2009, newspapers all around Malaysia are reporting the emergence of the 4th case of death which relates to H1N1. Such case has caused serious turmoil in several local universities too including UKM (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) and UPM (Universiti Putra Malaysia). H1N1 was originally perceived as a disease which is caused by swines (pigs), which in the end turns out to be an uncorrected proof.

Since everything in the sophisticated society nowadays revolves around swines and pigs, researchers in a New Zealand biotechnology company has announced that they will soon implanting pig cells into the body of diabetes sufferers.

The reason? Simple enough. They had scientifically claimed that the incorporation of pig cells into human body can actually stimulate the production of insulin hormones from the pancreas. Although this does not seem to be able to cure the condition, but it would probably reduce a large amount of insulin intake by diabetics.

Such natural method, as in allowing our body to produce insulin hormones, is indeed a very good news, particularly to the people who suffer from diabetes. But is this way of implantation could really benefit humankind without any side effects? And to a large part of fellow Malaysians, this method just does not seem to be serving any purposes at all.

Some scientists were postulating that by implanting pig cells into the human body could prove to be fatal as such doing could possibly introduce the existence of new virus. As a matter of fact, this consequence seems to be very possible. But Dr. Elliot, managing director of the mentioned biotechnology company insisted that the postulation made by the scientists as "too theoretical".

No doubt, that seems to be a treatable method, but should we become ignorant about the existence of GT&F Products? The product invention by Prof. Mao has proven time after time, about how it could effectively reduce the blood glucose level and eliminating any possible metabolic syndromes. Most importantly, the consumption of the products does not appear to show any sign of side effects at all.

OPP ~ Penjagaan Pemakanan untuk Tekanan Darah Tinggi

In today's fast-paced society, people are eating more quickly, they prefer outside foods, they are lack of exercises. In addition, having to deal with more and more pressure nowadays, such inclination is really worrying. All these could contribute to the occurrence of hypertension. Just the slightest increase in blood pressure above the normal rate of 120/80 mmHg, it could increase your chances in getting eye-related disease, kidney disease, heart failure and many more.

Pn Masrisa, a senior nutritionist of our company had delivered a Malay health talk entitled “Penjagaan Pemakanan untuk Tekanan Darah Tinggi” on 27^th July 2009 (Monday). In the beginning, she pointed out some facts about hypertension, including causes and symptoms of hypertension, its consequences, treatments as well as medicinal side effects. The most effective methods in controlling high blood pressure, as what Pn Masrisa had delivered, are by incorporating balanced diet and healthy lifestyle into your routine. Poor eating habits would definitely contribute significantly to unstable high blood pressure levels, especially for middle-age individuals.

On the other hand, she suggested by reducing the intake of sodium, cholesterol, sugar (especially those with high glycaemic index) and alcohol could decrease the chances of getting high blood pressure very effectively. Besides that, she also highlighted some interesting facts such as DASH (Diet Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and White Coat Hypertension (a situation where patients experience high blood pressure in front of doctors but nowhere else). Finally, she concluded the talk with an open-quiz session.

Next up, Pn. Masrisa demonstrated the proper ways in using electronic tensimeter. Some audiences volunteered to participate in the interactive session, a couple of them even requested for a double check to confirm their result. Lastly, the audiences all appeared to be motivated when they a newly composed song with the name “前程万里”. The song then marked the end of the OPP of the night.

If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want. ~Elbert Hubbard

Soothing Scent

Sometimes, individuals with careers such as working adults particularly, would tend to be getting works under their nerves, feeling extremely frustrated toward all the piled up paperworks which are inevitable but forced to complete to meet certain deadlines. As a result, more and more people experience problems related to anxiety and emotional disturbance.

If the level of stress keeps elevating and left untreated, big problems would definitely occur. For example, the individual will most likely suffer melancholy in the long run. To prevent this from occurring, the most important step is to stop stress from progressing even further within us.

The solution? Take a look at a recent study which basically tells you an effective way in reducing stress. Click here to see the mentioned study.

This study, has proven that by smelling certain floral scents, especially one which is called linalool, is said to have the power to reduce the elevated level of neutrophils and lymphocytes back to their normal states. In this study, the lab rats were exposed to stressful conditions, and divided into two groups, where one group of the rats inhaled linalool, while the other group did not.

The results showed that other than returning level of neutrophils and lymphocytes back to normal state, the activities of 100 genes which went into overdrive during stressful condition also seemed to be reduced.

Besides consuming GT&F Products, feel free to breathe the wonderful creations within the Mother Nature, inhale the soothing scents to relieve your stress level!

OPP ~ Nutrition Care for Allergy Period

“Oh no, swollen skin? This is terrible!”, “My whole body filled with erythematous points and it feels really itchy!” Do these sentences ring any bells? Allergy might be the problem you are experiencing."Allergy" is a very familiar term to most people. Many people are allergic to one or more causal agents such as peanut, mango, wheat, egg, prawn, etc.

“Hey, do you want some?" your friend asks as he offers you a piece of mouthwatering, homemade brownie. You're tempted by the tasty dessert, but then you noticed the peanuts which are placed at the top part of the brownie. You know that you're allergic to peanuts, but you tried so hard to convince yourself that it would be fine just for a bite. It is definitely a no-no. You should realize that even a tiny bit of it could cause severe irritations.

Our professional nutritionist, Mr Heng was once again set foot on the stage, delivered a talk which was entitled “Nutrition Care for Allergy Period”. It’s always important to comprehend the disease before we know how to treat or prevent it. He clearly explained from top to bottom about allergy, especially food allergy to the audiences. These included the mechanism of allergy, signs and symptoms, kinds of allergen, ways of allergy diagnosis and the methods on how to strengthen our immune system. He also explained the differences between healing crisis and allergy response. He strongly recommended GT@F® Milk Powder as a food supplement because it is able to enhance our body immune system.

Straight after that, the night continued with a motivation talk by one of our crown managers, Mr. Wong. His talk was incredibly engaging. All the audiences were truly inspired in becoming a successful individual like himself.

Next week, a malay talk entitled "Penjagaan melalui pemakanan untuk tekanan darah tinggi" will be present to you by our company's nutritionist, Puan Masrisa on 27th July 2009 (Monday), from 8.00pm -10.00pm.

New Aid for Diabetics

In the past, scientists and researchers were investigating deeply into the roots of problems which are faced by diabetic patients. Gradually, they found the cause, namely the malfunction of pancreas, or perhaps it is because of the malfunction or the existing of insufficient insulin hormones.

To this day, one of the latest technologies which have been founded by researchers and fellow scientists, is HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy). This technology (the huge device as pictured above), is said to pump in pure oxygen under pressure. Under such circumstance, when the wounds of diabetic patients are exposed to the oxygen exerted by the device, the chronic wounds are said to be able to heal, and most importantly, preventing the wounded diabetic sufferer from experiencing amputation.

Such therapy, as being scientifically proven that it can surely heal the chronic wound suffered by diabetic patients seems to be a piece of great news! But the cost for such therapy is quite expensive as in foreign countries, a single session for such therapy (which lasts for about an hour) is said to be in the range of $100-$200. What is more, HBOT is needed to be continued until the wound is completely healed.

A continuous process is essential by using such therapy, does it worth each of our penny? For some, maybe it does, but things changed drastically for good reasons when Prof. Frank Mao founded GT&F Products which could basically help each of every diabetic patient.

Does it heal the wounds suffered by the diabetic patients too? Of course it does. We have numerous scientific evidences as well as living testimonies which could tell you that! You are welcome to check it out with our company for further information.

The Link of Calorie

People are becoming more and more calorie-conscious nowadays. Many of us think that excessive calorie intake will leave bad scars, especially in our minds, leading us to think that our body weight would be probably increased by several folds if extra calories are being taken consecutively.

Indeed, excessive calorie intake will definitely increase the likeliness that you'll gain unwanted weight, and probably fats too (excessive carbohydrates which are not utilized will very likely converted into fats which are being stored in adipose tissues).

So, what should we do? Have you ever thought of reducing calorie intake? If you think that by consuming lesser calorie would not meet the requirement of your personal satiety, think again.

Recent study shows that by eating fewer calories links closely to prevention of certain diseases and could actually have you live longer than the others who consume relatively higher calories. A group of researchers from University of Winsconsin, led by author Ricki J Colman, had used some 35 rhesus macaques, one of the primates to human, as the study subjects. The age of these primates was then ranged from 7 to 14 years old. Among these macaques, half of them were allow to eat freely while the other half were restricted 30 percent less than their normal diet. By making sure that they did not become malnourished, the researchers also fed them supplements to keep them strong physically.

When the oldest macaque became 29 years old many years later, only 33 monkeys were survived. And the result shows that macaques which consumed less calories have longer lifespan. Apart from that, the occurence risk of certain diseases such as diabetes and cancer are also reduced greatly in those which consumed less calorie. In addition, macaques with restricted diet control also have better memory and are more prone in problem-solving than those allowed to eat freely.

This study seems to be very encouraging as it shows positive effects in primates such as rhesus macaques which are very similar to human, be it genetically or physically. Researchers are still looking in depth about this matter and will soon carry out more specific studies to further ensure that calorie intake has close linkages with lifespan and occurence of disease.