Our bones are living tissues, comprising mainly calcium and protein. If more bone calcium is being absorbed into the body than is replaced, the density (bone mass) is gradually reduced, the bone becomes weaker, increasing the risk that it may break. Osteoporosis develops when bone is no longer replaced as quickly as it is removed.

50% of women and 25% of men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. While gradual loss of bone mass is a fact of life for everyone, it's never too late to take steps that will protect our bones.

The amount of bone mass you obtain while you are young determines your skeletal health for the rest of your life. Meaning the more bone mass you have when you are young, the more protection you have against losing bone mass later.

Here are some tips to help children develop maximum bone mass, and help adults slowdown its loss.

1. Get adequate calcium and vitamin D

99% of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth - a "bone bank". Calcium is "withdrawn" from the bone bank daily to support some vital body functions. If sufficient calcium is not "deposited" back via diet, the bones become deficient in calcium and eventually weaken.

The US Institute of Medicine recommends the following amounts of daily calcium from food and supplements:

• 1 to 3 years old - 500mg
• 4 to 8 years old - 800mg
• 9 to 18 years old - 1,300mg
• 19 to 50 years old 1,000mg
• more than 51 years old - 1,200mg

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. There are 5 different forms of viral hepatitis: A, B, C, D and E (the first 3 are the most common).

Hepatitis A is the least serious. You can be infected from eating cockles or shellfish. Most people get well after an extended period of rest, and the body is able to totally get rid of the virus.

Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are more serious and are chronic in nature. Most people have no symptoms, and by the time they go to the hospital, it may be too late to treat. People infected with HCV may not look or feel sick. If symptoms do develop, they often are not specific (like nausea, fatigue, vague abdominal discomfort). It can take many years after being exposed to the virus for visible damage to the liver to be detected.

Faster rates of progression (some as early as 5 years after diagnosis) are seen in people who are infected at an older age, or who consume a lot of alcohol, have HIV or other liver diseases.

HCV consists of at least 6 genotypes. HCV genotype 1 (G1) is the most common, but also the hardest to treat. For example, the response rate for those with G1 is 40%-50% at best, while those with G3 can be as high as 80%.

People with the highest risk of contracting HCV are:

• intravenous drug abusers
• healthcare workers who are exposed to syringes and blood
• people who obtain tattoos and body piercings
• people undergoing hemodialysis
• people with multiple sexual partners
• children born to mothers with the disease.

There are no vaccines to prevent HCV infection, but the risk can be reduced by avoiding unnecessary injections, body piercing with contaminated equipment, sharing of personal items and unprotected sexual contact with multiple partners.

(Source: Know your ABCs, StarFit4Life, 29 July 2012)

What Solution Do You Suggest?


Over 30 scientific studies have been published on the usage of Lingzhi / Ganoderma in liver protection. Lingzhi is found to alleviate injuries related to the liver and enhance liver cell regeneration. Hence, it is a safe and effective way to improve hepatitis condition or not let the condition deteriorate further. Refer to this link for more details,
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2012/02/research-into-effects-of-ganoderma.html

Your digestive system plays a very important role. It turns the food and drinks you consume into energy by transforming them into nutrients that your body can use. Your gastrointestinal tract breaks down the foods, digest them, absorb the nutrients and utilise them as needed by your body. Parts of foods that cannot be broken down will be excreted.

When you eat something that does not agree with you, your digestive system reacts by producing symptoms of stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting etc.

Constipation

A study was conducted on the links between drinking coffee and mortality. It was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Research institutions involved
The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study was a long-term experiment jointly carried out by US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Study period
Began in 1995 and ended in 2008.

Subjects
402,000 individuals aged between 50 and 70 years old (excluding people with heart disease, cancer or who had a stroke in the past).

Subjects' characteristics
42,000 did not drink coffee on a regular basis.
150,000 drank at least 6 cups of coffee a day.
The balance drank 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day.

Study finding
The regular coffee drinkers demonstrate the following:
For men, the chances of succumbing to these diseases are lower by these percentages:

• 14% for heart diseases
• 17% for respiratory diseases
• 16% for stroke
• 25% for diabetes.

Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) is a method of evaluating the protein quality based on

• the amino acid requirements of humans; and 
• our ability to digest it. 

The closer the amino acid profile of a food protein in resembling the structural profile of the human protein, the higher will be the nutritional value.

Since 1993, this method has been recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) as being the best way to evaluate the quality of a food protein. The ratings for PDCAAS range from "1" = highest score to "0" = lowest score. The table below shows the ratings of selected food:

0.91 Soya Bean
0.73 Vegetables
0.54 Wheat
0.52 Peanuts

Soya bean is the richest in nutrients among all plant proteins. Its nutritional value can be as high as that of animal protein. In fact, the genetic structure of soya bean is the closest to that of human amino acids. In other words, it provides a full spectrum of the "essential amino acids" needed by the human body, making it an ideal source of "premium grade protein".

(Source: Shuang Hor Magazine, Sept-Oct 2012)

If you don't consume enough proteins daily, Jia Hor Instant Soya Protein Powder is an excellent supplement. Click on this link to discover How To Choose A Good Quality Protein.

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Protein is the main building block for our body. If you have insufficient protein intake, it will eventually cause:

• Dull skin complexion
• Hair loss problem, resulting in dry, rough and brittle hair
• Stunted growth, especially for children
• Slow recovery from illness and operation
• Impaired immunity
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Low muscle mass
• Hormone disorder, resulting in period cramps or insomnia

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that reside in our digestive system. There are about 100 trillion bacteria living inside each human. Our body should have at least 85% good bacteria for optimal health. A balanced digestive tract is responsible for 80% of our immune system's health.

What Happens If You Don't Have Enough Good Bacteria?

• Diarrhea / constipation
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Indigestion or bloated tummy
• Low immunity
• Skin / mouth ulcers
• Colon cancer
• Allergies
• Urinary tract infection
• Inflammation

Why Choose Shuang Hor Lacto-berry?

1. The bacteria are in alive form. We use the unique Multi-Coated Technology where the probiotics are coated with prebiotics to protect them against our body heat and the highly acidic gastric juices in our stomach. Hence they can be safely carried to our gastrointestinal tract alive to perform their jobs.

2. There are 2 billion probiotics in each sachet of Lacto-berry, which will multiply quickly by 20 times into 40 billion probiotics when they reach our digestive system. The high quantity ensure their potency to deliver their tasks.

3. Lacto-berry's probiotics are from cultivated strains which are capable of performing many functions. They are strains already in existence in our GI tract and so are easier to be accepted by our body. Click on this link to discover what are the unique ingredients and their capabilities.

4. Lacto-berry is individually packaged and in powder form, making it very convenient to consume and bring to your office or during travels.

5. Lacto-berry is very effective to give us all the benefits listed below.


Benefits of Lacto-berry

• Increase the efficiency of our immune system and prevent cholesterol in GI tract and colorectal cancer
• Inhibit the growth of bad bacteria
• Promote production of B-group vitamins and other enzymes to aid in proper digestion of food
• Enhance absorption of nutrients
• Eliminate toxins
• Prevent allergies such as sinus and skin allergies
• Help with diarrhoea caused by food poisoning or antibiotics / other medications 
• Address lactose intolerance problems

(Source: Vibrant Health Seminar, 25 August 2012)

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More than 60% of all degenerative diseases develop as a result of making the wrong choices in things we eat and drink. That is actually good news, because our diet is something we can control, if we choose to be vigilant.

Our body needs macro-nutrients to sustain life. Broadly, they comprise the following:

• Carbohydrates 50-60%. Go for complex carbs rather than those that are refined or have high glycemic index.
• Essential fats 20-30%. Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in deep sea fish like salmon and mackerel as well as almonds, sesame and flaxseed. Avoid trans fat, which can clog up our arteries.
• Protein 15-20%. Go for plant-based protein which do not contain artificial hormones and excessive cholesterols.

Micro-nutrients serve as a catalyst to improve the bio-availability of the food we eat. They comprise a whole spectrum of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, coenzymes, phytochemicals, pre/probiotics and dietary fibre.

Shuang Hor's Yung Kien Pollen contains up to 200 types of nutrients which are all natural, wholesome and complete, to replenish all the nutrients our body needs. If you wonder what are the nutrients in a grain of bee pollen, click here,
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2012/07/what-is-deal-with-bee-pollen.html

All the 3 main nutrients namely Vitamins, Minerals and Enzymes/coenzymes exist together, thereby having a synergistic effect and high bio-availability to nourish our body.

How Does Bee Pollen Nourish Our Body?

1. Healthy growth and brain development
The folic acid in pollen is especially important for children as deficiency can lead to growth problems.

2. Healthy bodyweight
The full spectrum of nutrients in bee pollen will lead to lesser cravings for junk food because our cells already have all the nutrients needed. I have a personal story to share on this. Read it here,
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2011/09/how-i-reduce-my-cravings-for-junk-food.html

3. Enhance facial radiance
If you take more than 4 sachets of Yung Kien Pollen a day over a period of time, your complexion will look great from inside out, and there will be a natural inner glow reflected on your face.

4. Energy booster
The enzymes in Yung Kien Pollen are in live form, therefore ensuring availability of the nutrients for our body cells whenever needed.

5. Delay ageing and balance hormones
Bee pollen is a very good choice to keep our reproductive organs healthy. It is effective for women with menopausal disturbances as well as men with inflammation of their prostate gland.

6. Anti-radiation properties
Nowadays we are exposed to a lot of radiation, as we spend a lot of time in front of computers and the TV, use smart phones, or undergo therapy treatment. Bee pollen can help keep our cells in tip-top condition.

(Source: Vibrant Health Seminar, 25 August 2012)



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Everybody knows it's good to eat more fibre. But do you know why? Dietary fibre serves many functions for our body. Amongst others, it helps:

• Keep the pH level balanced inside our colon
• Prevent toxin build-up in our body
• Regulate our bowel activities
• Enhance our nutrient absorption
• Promote healthier bodyweight
• Prevent chronic diseases