During an online seminar in March 2025, Ms Chun-Ching Wu (Ginny Wu) shared a topic from a handbook titled Repository of Application Methods of Ganoderma.

Below are the credentials of Ms Ginny Wu:

Shuang Hor launched Vitaking in 2007. Driven by a spirit of innovation to continuously improve and deliver better products, Shuang Hor launched Vitaking2 (March 2025 in Malaysia and May 2025 in Singapore), with an upgraded formula. Vitaking2 retains the essence of the original Vitaking, with the inclusion of additional nutrients for enhanced protection.

Role of Collagen and Calcium

As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and radiance, fine lines and wrinkles appear, our bone density decrease. This is due to the slow down in collagen synthesis. Calcium, which is a key component in maintaining bone density, interacts with collagen to keep bones strong and flexible. 

If calcium in bones is likened to bricks, collagen acts as the cement that holds them firmly together. Collagen helps retain calcium within the bones and also increases their flexibility and resilience.

Further, collagen is vital for cartilage health, reducing friction between bones during movement.

Dual Protection for Joints and Bones

Vitaking2 is an all-natural drink developed using biotechnology. 

Key benefits

> Replenish collagen lost due to ageing.

> Promote cartilage repair.

> Keep skin beautiful.

> Strengthen bones.

> Reduce inflammation.

> Relieve joint pain and improve joint health.

Key ingredients 

> Hydrolysed collagen - consists of tiny molecules that can directly aid in repairing skin tissues, keeping the skin healthy, radiant and elastic.

> Lemon verbena - a herbal plant, boasting significant pharmacological benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, detoxification, diuretic effects, improve digestion, and liver nourishment.

> D-Ribose - source of energy at cellular level, providing the energy needed and restoring it for reconstructive work in both heart and muscles.

> Calcium phosphate, Tricalcium phosphate - highly water-dispersible and easily absorbed by the body, helps protect bone health and support muscle contraction.

> Olive leaf extract - rich in phytonutrients, which help increase the number and vitality of osteoblast and cartilage cells, promoting development of bones and joints.

> Apple juice powder - enhance the refreshing taste.

> Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2.

Who Should Take

> Office workers (standing or sitting for a long time).

> Ladies who often wear high heels.

> People engaged in repetitive movements and labour work.

> Middle-aged and elderly people.

> People who exercise intensively (athletes).

> People suffering from osteoarthritis.

> People who are overweight.

How to Take

Vitaking2 is all-natural, safe, effective, convenient, easy to drink and has no side effects.

> Can be mixed with any non-carbonated beverage.

> Can be enjoyed hot or cold.

> Recommended to take 1-2 sachets a day.

Distributor price: RM265 / S$105 (for 15 sachets)

Retail price: RM305 / S$120

PV: 200

(Source: SH Magazine, March 2025) 

How to order?

Click on this link to register and then you can proceed with your order of Vitaking2.

It's a normal occurrence, especially when one ages. But if it's coupled with consistent pain or swelling, then you may have an injury (eg. arthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, torn cartilage) that requires treatment.

According to a research paper study done in Malaysia 2019, 30.8% of individuals residing in Kuala Lumpur aged over 55 years are suffering from knee pain. Some causes include:

> Being overweight.

> Repeatedly overusing a muscle.

> Infection in the bone or joint.

> Gout.

> Injury.

> Autoimmune diseases.

Introducing Vitaking

Vitaking contains 3 key ingredients:

1) Hydrolyzed collagen

- Very low molecular weight making it easy to absorb.

- 19 different amino acids which aid in the regeneration of joints.

2) Lemon verbena

- A traditional herb that detoxifies, eliminates heat, promotes diuresis and enhances the function of digestive system.

- Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress due to its antioxidant rich properties and anti-inflammatory compounds.

3) D-ribose

- A source of energy to use and storage at cellular level.

- Rebuild cellular energy pool in your body, rapidly provide energy needed and restore it for reconstructive work in both heart and muscles.

Benefits of Vitaking

• Joint protection as it promotes repair function and production of joint cartilage.
• Strengthen bones to preserve healthy joints as 90% of organic compound in bones are made up of collagen.
• Alleviate inflammatory symptoms and relieve arthritic pains.
• Rebuild lean muscles and reshape body figure.
• Improve cardiovascular function because as you age, your muscle loses elasticity and this will affect your heart function. Collagen helps repair and reinforce vascular walls.
• Maintain skin's radiance, elasticity, firmness and resilience by replenishing the body with collagen that has declined production due to ageing.
• Retain physical fitness and youthful vitality of your body.
• Replenish energy for rapid recovery of stamina.

(Source: SH Magazine July 2023)

There is a grey area between being healthy and being sick, called "sub-health". This is a state of low quality health, where usually no abnormalities are detected by medical equipment, but the person feels:

• frequent fatigue
• difficulty sleeping
• easily catching a cold
• easily tensed, stressed or anxious
• regular sore throat
• poor appetite.

Click on this link to register and then you can proceed with your order of Lingzhi and Pollen.

http://www.pingofhealth.com/p/order-online.html

Email me at askfuiping@gmail.com if you have questions. I am an Authorised Distributor of Shuang Hor.

In December 2024, Shuang Hor has organised a seminar on how to strengthen our defence against cancer. The esteemed speaker is Ms Yi-Syuan Tsai, a Dietitian with Double Crane Group in Taiwan. Below are the credentials of Ms Tsai: 

> How does cancer happen?

> Common cancer-causing factors.

> How to prevent cancer in daily life.

> Development process of cancer.

> How to choose the right Lingzhi / Ganoderma products and the recommended dosage.

>  The 5 common Western treatments for cancer.

> Scientific studies showing:

- How Lingzhi is able to enhance the effectiveness of Western treatments for various types of cancer.

- How Lingzhi works for cancer at all 4 stages.

- How Lingzhi can reduce the side effects of medical treatments.

> Finally, how should cancer patients eat.

With 2024 drawing to a close, I like to share some tips that can help you start 2025 on a positive footing.

Here are 7 suggestions to increase your energy and live a happier, healthier and more productive life:

1. Think good thoughts for others

Maintain eye contact with a stranger and smile, while thinking "I wish you well". This positive act keeps you from making a judgment of that person, which can cause you to place the judgment on yourself. You conserve your energy when you don't have this type of negative internal dialogue.

2. Do something meaningful each day

Doing something you enjoy or that matters most to you help you use and reserve your energy in ways that will bring out the best in you.

3. Get regular exercise

Contrary to what you might believe, exercise adds to your energy account and not subtract from it. Exercise relieves stress and tension, and helps your body work more efficiently during other daily activities.

4. Avoid news overdose

News which are filled with stories of suffering can cause you to focus on your worst fears, instead of recognising the good that surrounds you.

5. Keep company with good people

Connecting with people who radiate positivity and have similar interests will energise you. Be selective about the company you keep. Set limits to protect yourself and conserve your energy when you're around people who have negative outlooks or complain often.

6, Sleep 7-8 hours per night

Sleep deprivation can negatively affect your mood, motivation and energy levels. With improved sleep quality, people experience better health and improved emotional well-being, lower their risk of diseases and are more productive.

7. Eat nourishing food

It's common to regard healthy eating primarily as a weight loss tool. However, a well-balanced, healthy diet is at the core of well-being and is needed for optimal energy. You really are what you eat.

Rome isn't built in a day. Be realistic with your goals but make them challenging enough to feel a sense of achievement when you reach the finish line. Take note of the times during the day when your energy levels tend to be the highest and take advantage of those moments by prioritising important tasks when you are feeling fresh and productive.

(Source: Live a happier life, StarHealth, 11 Sept 2022)

Drop me a mail at askfuiping@gmail.com if you want to reach out. I am happy to help, to make a new friend or to catch up with an old friend.

Gout is a type of arthritis where small crystals form inside and around the joints, causing sudden attacks of severe pain and swelling. The condition is more common in men over 30 and women after menopause.

A study examined whether there's a link between gout flares and heart attacks / strokes. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examined electronic health records of more than 62,000 patients with gout in England. 10,475 of these patients had a heart-related problem not long after.

Patients who suffered a heart attack / stroke were:

> Almost 2 times as likely to have had a gout flare-up in the 60 days prior.

> 1.5 times more likely to have had a gout flare-up in the 61-120 days before.

The results show that gout patients who have a flare-up have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. 

Thus, people with recurrent gout flares should consider treatments to remove urate crystal deposits. Allopurinol drugs is used to lower high uric acid level but educate yourself on the multiple side effects. Patients would also need to be concurrently treated with Colchicine for the first few months, as Allopurinol may trigger gout flares in the short term. 

Click here for 5 natural ways to reduce gout flare-ups and gout pains without using medicine.

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2017/01/5-ways-to-reduce-gout-pain-without.html

Taking Lingzhi / Ganoderma also help patients who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes to minimise their risks of heart attacks / strokes.

(Source: Past-gout heart danger, StarHealth 7/8/2022)

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