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.