PSYCHOLOGY HELPS IN MALAYSIA

You or your children may need psychology helps. The trend of psychology problems in our society is on the increase, thanks to the modern life style..

Good Reason to Cirumcise

Many may not realize that, circumcision is required for all male in Islam. If you have a elderly convert to Islam, they too have to undergo the process of circumcision.

A report in a local newspaper quoted the following advantages:

1. When performed to an adult above 35 years of age, it will reduce the risk of prostate cancer by half.

2. Reduce the sexually transmitted diseases.

3. Reduce the risk of HIV transmitted through sexual intercourse. This is recommended by WHO.

Flight Fat by Increasing Your Movements

Given the sedentary lifestyle, a large number of the us are having problem to maintain a healthy weight. Here are some tips to help us fight the problem.

Star 30 Mar 2014

1. Control Your Sedentary activities and limit it to 30 minutes each. You may be surprise on the amount of hours you send in front of TV or amusing yourself with the social sites on your computer at home.

Wireless Camera Pill

It was not too long ago, the doctors was struggling to view the internal parts of the patients' organs. If he were to check for diseases inside the stomach or the colon, he had to rely on the visible effects of the diseases. Then someone invented the endoscopes equipment, so the direct views can be made by inserting a tube containing a camera and light source into the mouth or the lower part.

Now the micro technology had advanced. A new method to view the internal digestive system was formulated and approved by the authorities.

TheStar 23 Feb 14

It is using a micro camera as big as the traditional pill. The camera, swallowed by the patients, will record the video and pictures of the surrounding areas and transmits the images and video through a wireless recorder worn on the belt.

The advantages of the new systems are:

- painless
- no  sedition is required.
- less traumatic to the bowel compared to the taditional endoscopy.
- cheaper than surgery.

Farewell To Joint Pains

advertised 29 Dec 2013

Osteoarthritis (OA) is mainly caused by the thinning of the joint cartilage due the natural wear and tear as we age. This will cause the joints, such as the knees, spine or hip, become inflame and stiff. Movements become difficult and painful.

The traditional treatment is by the drugs, commonly known as non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). However the NSAIDS can cause negative side effects, such increased risk of cardiovascular side effects and gastrointestinal problems.

The new potential solution is to use the Flexiseq Gel. A patient was reported to regain the ability to walk freely after the cotrolled application og the gel. The Flexiseq utilised the patented technology, the applied gel will be able to pass through the skin, moves through the tissues to the joint space to provide the lubricant.
   

Manuka Honey From New Zealand

as advertised 29 Dec 2013

The Maoris of New Zealand had known about the curing properties of the extracts of the Manuka trees to cure various ailment. When the white came to invade the land, the local knowledge was transferred to them. Extensive research were carry out to find the source of the antibacteria property of the Manuka honey. Finally in 2006,  it was found the the flowers of Manuka flowers contain nutritional methylglyoxal. Infact, the Manuka honey is the only food in the world to contain a significant amount of nutritional methylglyoxal. The higher the percentage of it, the higher is the antibacterial properties.

Some of the ailments curable by Manuka Honey:

- Stomach ulcers and discomforts.- MGO 400+ can be used to decrease the amount of bacteria that contributes to the onsets of stomach ulcer.
- Sore throats and cold - a teaspoon of Manuka honey taken 3 times per day helps to prevent infections.
- Wounds - the honey helps to destroy bacteria that cause infection.

Dengue Cure, the papaya leave increases platelet

When my wife was having the dengue fever last year, a neighbor of ours suggested the papaya leaves to increase the count of blood platelet. So we tried it, but we could not prove or suggest that the papaya leave did have an impact on the recovery.

Today I came across a newspaper story about "dengue cure" property of papaya leaves. The details are given below:

The paper reported that many people consumed the leave with the believe of its curing property.

The studies conducted by a few local and overseas universities had shown that the powder from papaya leaves help for the release of blood platelets. According to Dr S Kathiresan the leaves which contain high level of complex vitamins might help bone marrow to increase the production of blood platelet.

Doc: Papaya leaves can cure dengue 2 days ago ... KUALA LUMPUR: Papaya leaves and pegaga (centella asiatica) juice are a possible cure for dengue fever, a recent study revealed. thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/31/nation/...sec...

Dengue fever is still a dangerous disease in Malaysia causing a number of death.

The virus attacks the the production of blood platelet, the components of the blood that form the blood clogging and prevents haemorrhaging. Without it the patient will be susceptible to internal as well as external bleeding and the effect can be fatal.

Malaysian Medical Fees Continue to Rise

the star 22 sept 2013

The Malaysian Medical Association wants to increase the fees for specialists procedures.

The MMA is asking for a steep 30% in the fees. However it feels that the rise is not the major contributor to the medical expenses. According to MMA president, the procedure fees is only about 20% of the total cost. The main rise was caused by the practices of the hospitals, who are charging higher fees for the services and other item. The increase is justified as the cost of living has increase and doctors are faced with higher operating cost, example the insurance fees for a plastic surgeon is about rm6000 per amnum.

Another association, TPA, who medical claims for companies, believes that the doctors have been compensated enough as the number of patients has increased. As the volumes increased, the total revenue for the doctors have also increase.

TPA also claimed the total fees a patient will be paying can be 200% higher that the current rate. Beside the requested 30% increase, the groupings of the procedures have also changed. Some procedures considered minor previously are change to major.

Listen To Your Nails

Your healthy nails have a pink soft hue. By looking at them you know that they are healthy. If they are not, it can be a reason to worry about, as it can be a sign of further problem.

Nail can provide an early symptom of problems such as skin cancer and other systemic issues. If you ever experience an obvious abnormally, consult your dermatologist.

One of fear disease is the skin cancer.It can be developed in the nail bed, matrix or nail folder. One of the deadliest skin cancer is Malignant Melanoma, and its earliest symptom is a long pigment, black or brown in the nail plate, usually the thumbs or the toes.

 

Living to 100

Researches show that at least two factors that contribute to longevity and the ability to live to 100 years old.
- genetic factors,
- life style

A new research suggest that about 0.001% of the people are alive till 100 years. Among the factors are:
1. Genetic - you ask the question whether any of your relative are living to 90 years old. If you have a relative that can live to 90 years, you have a chance to become one of them. The you focus will be to control your life style.

2. Have a strong social support . Numerous studies showed that loneliness has a real negative effect on health.  Maintaining social connection such as volunteer jobs, families and friend will help to avoid the loneliness and it appears that busy people can live longer.

3. You are a moderate worrier. The more you worry the worst it become for your health.

4. You can work fast and far. The study of people above 65 years, the speed is about 0.1 m per sec.

5. You are a women. A women has a better chance to live longer compared to man. The chance is made better if you naturally conceive and have children when you are around 40 yeras old.