How to Interpret Your Blood Test Results

Saturday, 7 February 2026


Doing an annual blood test is an important way to keep track of your overall physical well-being. However, you may want to do it more often if you:


(a) Experience unusual, persistent symptoms eg. fatigue, abnormal weight gain or new pain.
(b) Want to optimise your health eg. knowing your blood components such as HDL and LDL cholesterol to lower the risk of heart attacks or stroke.
(c) Want to reduce the risk of contracting diseases.

Standard blood screenings usually cover tests on lipid, liver, kidney, blood sugar, bone, tumour markers and blood count. Below is a summary of the optimal readings and how Ganoderma / Lingzhi help to improve your health conditions.

1. Lipid profile

Total cholesterol (HDL + LDL) = <200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L)
HDL = >60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L)
LDL = <100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L)
Total / HDL Ratio = <4.0
Triglycerides (VLDL) = <150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L).

Ganoderma and Cholesterol

- Reduce fatty liver.
- Reduce LDL cholesterol.
- Inhibit formation and synthesis of cholesterol in liver cells.


2. Liver profile

Bilirubin (from breakdown of haemoglobin) = <26 umol/L
ALP (alkaline phosphatase enzyme) = 25-105 mu/ml
SGOT (AST) = 0-30 mu/ml
SGPT (ALT) =  0-30 mu/ml
GGT (enzyme that helps liver metabolise drugs and other toxins) = 0-50 IU/L
Albumin = 35-50 g/L
Globulin = 25-36 g/L
Total Protein (albumin + globulin) = 60-82 g/L
Albumin / Globulin Ratio = 1.2-2.5

NB: Increased ALP and GGT is commonly due to bile duct obstruction.

Ganoderma and Liver Protection (YK1)

- Protect liver from superoxide-induced damage and free radical scavenging activity.
- Inhibit replication of hepatitis B virus.
- Decrease GOT and GPT level and increase liver protein level.
- Protect liver from chemical or toxicity-induced damage eg. alcohol and fried food.


3. Kidney profile

Urea/BUN (amount of urea nitrogen) = 2.5-6.6 mmol/L
Creatinine (chemical waste product from muscle and protein metabolism) = 62-115 umol/L
eGFR (estimated GFR, based on creatinine level and age) = >90 ml
Potassium = 3.4-5.0 mmol/L
Sodium (body's water balance) = 137-149 mmol/L
Chloride = 101-108 mmol/L

NB: High BUN level may indicate kidney disease such as glomerulonephritis or kidney failure.
High creatinine level may indicate kidney problems and muscle disease.

Ganoderma and Kidney Protection (YKK/S)

- Protect from kidney disease due to hypertension and diabetes.
- Protect from kidney inflammation due to SLE.
- Protect from kidney damage due to excessive alcohol and toxicity.
- Protect kidney tubule and glomerulus from chronic and acute infections.
- Protect renal cortex from free radicals. 


4. Diabetes mellitus profile

Fasting blood glucose (overnight fast) = <100 mg/dL ( 5.6 mmol/L)
Random blood glucose (non-fasting) = <200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol /L)
Glycated haemoglobin test (HbA1c) (average blood sugar level for past 3 months) = <5.7%

NB: Low glucose can occur when a diabetic person consumes too much insulin or other diabetic medications, or eats too little food while taking these medications.

Ganoderma and Diabetes (YKI)

- Prevent hyperglycaemia.
- Protect beta-cells in pancreas.
- Modulate blood glucose.
- Lower after-meal blood glucose.


5. Bone & joint profile
Calcium = 2.1-2.6 mmol/L
Phosphate = 0.77-1.42 mmol/L
Uric acid (diagnose gout) = 220-452 umol/l
RA Factor (proteins produced by immune system that attack healthy tissues, associated with autoimmune disease) = <35 IU/mL

Vitaking and Jia Hor Calcium

Regular consumption of Vitaking collagen and Jia Hor Calcium can strengthen your bones and slow down the rate of osteoporosis. 


6. Tumour markers

CEA (Most common: colon & rectum. Others: pancreas, stomach, breasts, lung, certain types of thyroid and ovarian cancer) = 0.0-5.0 ng/mL
Alpha Fetoprotein (Most common: liver. Others: ovaries and testicles) = 0.0-15.0 ng/mL
CA 19.9 (Most common: pancreas. Others: cirrhosis & gallstones) = 0.0-37.0 U/mL
CA 125 (ovarian cancer) = 0.0-35.0 U/mL
Total PSA (prostate cancer) = 0.0-4.0 NG/mL
EBV EA+EBNA-1 IgA (nose cancer) = <9 EU/mL

Tumour marker tests are used to:

- Monitor your treatment. If tumour marker levels go down, it usually means the treatment is working.
- Help find out if a cancer has spread to other tissues.
- Help predict the likely outcome of your disease.
- Check if the cancer has come back after successful treatment.
- Screen people at high risk for cancer (eg. family history or previous diagnosis of another type of cancer).

Ganoderma and Cancer (YKC)

- Targets cancer from initial to terminal stage.
- Works for all kinds of common cancers.
- Enhance effectiveness of medication.
- Ease side effects of chemo.
- Helps maintain remission status (5 years).


7. Complete blood count
RBC = Men: 4.32-5.72 x 10^12/L. Women: 3.90-5.03 x 10^12/L
Haemoglobin (protein in RBC that carries oxygen) = Men: 13.5-17.5 g/L. Women: 12.0-15.5 g/L
Haematocrit (% of RBC in total blood volume) = Men: 38.8-50.0%. Women: 34.9-44.5%
WBC = 3.5-10.5 x 10^9/L
Platelets = 150-450 x 10^9/L
ESR (clumping of RBC when inflammation happens) = 0-10 mm/hr.

Abnormal levels may indicate:
- Nutritional deficiencies eg. vitamins B6, B12, iron.
- Heart problems eg. bone marrow, heart condition, cancer.
- High WBC - tissue inflammation or infection.
- High ESR - inflammation.

WBC differential count should total to 100%.
- Phagocytes = Granulocytes (Neutrophil 40-75% + Eosinophil 0-6% + Basophil 0-2%) + Macrophage + Dendritic cell + Mast cell.
- Lymphocyte 20-45% = T-cells + B-cells + NKC
- Monocyte 2-12%.

If the % is out of range, it indicates infection or inflammation in the body.

Ganoderma and Blood protection (A00003 - Taiwan Healthfood Act) (YKB)

(a) Capable of promoting production of antibodies.
Animal test: mice given ganoderma orally show an increase in IgA, IgB and IgG.
IgA is existing antibody, so its proliferation will naturally strengthen immunity. IgM and IgG imply that body can produce corresponding antibodies quickly when attacked by pathogens.

(b) Capable of promoting growth of immune cells.
Animal test: mice given ganoderma orally show an increase in T-cell and B-cell.

(c) Capable of regulating functions of T-cells.
Reduce the occurrences of allergy symptoms.

(d) Capable of enhancing the vitality of NKC.
Animal test: mice given ganoderma show increased NKC activity.

(e) Capable of enhancing the vitality of phagocytes.


Conclusion

1. Blood tests offer an important snapshot of your overall health. They are also a good way to catch an illness or disease early or see how well your body responds to treatments for various conditions.

2. Get routine blood tests done at least once a year. Talk to your doctor to learn if there are any other tests you may need.

3. The improvement that's reflected in blood test results arising from consuming Ganoderma can be seen after 4-6 months of consistently consuming an appropriate dose.

(Source: SH Video Depository 9/2/2023)

How to purchase?



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Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis

Saturday, 10 January 2026


Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. It occurs when the creation of new bone can't keep up with the loss of old bone. The risk of osteoporosis is higher in people who are frail, underweight, small in built and post-menopausal women. 


Many people think losing bone density and sustaining fractures are simply a natural part of the ageing process, but this is a Myth. Statistics show that 1 in 4 people who fall and fracture the hip will not survive beyond 12 months - which is worse than some cancer diagnoses! Unfortunately, despite its devastating effects, osteoporosis remains under-diagnosed and under-treated.


Factors affecting bone health include: 


  • Nutrition - nutritional malabsorption, eating disorders.
  • Age - don't take solid food, don't chew well.
  • Hormones - post-menopausal.
  • Lifestyle - physical inactivity.
  • Pre-existing diseases - diabetes, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Medications - steroids.

In osteoporosis, you can fracture the spine without having to fall. So if you bend over to pick up a pot of flowers or your grandchild, you may get back pain. This could be a sign of a fractured spine. It is essential to prevent even the first fracture, because once you have had one fracture, you're likely to experience another. There are medicines that can be tailored to suit all sorts of patients. However, for me, I won't take medicines to prevent osteoporosis. 


I would choose Vitaking collagen.

Why? Because it is safe and doesn't have side effects. I have been drinking it consistently for over 15 years for maintenance and protection. However, when I sprained my ankle or twisted my shoulder, I increased the dose to enjoy the curative benefits.


Click on this link for 10 commonly asked questions on Vitaking such as whether it's effective for bone spurs, numbness in the limbs, arthritis, pregnant ladies etc:


http://www.pingofhealth.com/2019/03/your-questions-on-vitaking-collagen.html


(Source: Holey bones, StarHealth, 12/2/2023)


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

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Grand Opening of CEO Coffee Lounge

Tuesday, 23 December 2025


20 December 2025 marked the official launch of the Kuala Lumpur CEO Coffee Lounge - a meaningful milestone as Shuang Hor enters a new chapter of growth.

From the ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance, to leadership sharing direction, science-based nutrition talks, and conversations unfolding naturally over coffee, it was inspiring to witness how business, people, and purpose came together in one space.


Click on this link to view the 1-minute video, which I posted in my Facebook Page:


CEO Coffee Lounge Grand Opening


Moments like this remind me why I continue this journey - not just for products, but for the conversations, learning, and community behind them.


If you’re curious about what Shuang Hor stands for today, or how Ping of Health fits into this ecosystem, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to share my own experience.


Email: askfuiping@gmail.com


#PingOfHealth #ShuangHor #CEOCoffeeLounge #Contest





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Exclusive: Range of Ganoderma / Lingzhi Products Offered by Shuang Hor (Part 3) and Answering FAQs (Part 4)

Wednesday, 17 December 2025


In November 2025, Ms Yu-Chi Cheng shared a presentation on the range of Ganoderma products offered by Shuang Hor and addressed 5 frequently asked questions. Below are her credentials:

  • Dietitian of Double Crane Group
  • Bachelor of Science, China Medical University, Department of Nutrition, Taiwan
  • Master of Science, Taipei Medical University, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
  • Specialist Dietitian of Renal Nutrition 
  • Obesity Dietitian
  • Professional Health Food Engineer
  • Senior Professional and Technical Certified Dietitian.
The complete posts are published in my Private Blog. 

Note: The info in my Private Blog is reserved exclusively for my Consumers and Business Partners only.

In Part 3, Ms Yu-Chi presented the types of Lingzhi products available in the market:

(a) Basic Lingzhi was launched in Taiwan in 1987 and in Malaysia in 1988.

The products available in Malaysia and Singapore are:
> Jia Hor Lingzhi 
> Yung Kien Lingzhi 
> Jia Hor Lingzhi Plus Tablets 

In Taiwan, there are 2 additional products, namely Superfine Lingzhi and Divine Ganoderma.

(b) Equivalent Target Lingzhi was launched in Taiwan in 2017 and in Malaysia in 2020.

> YKi for immune, liver and blood sugar.
> YKB for blood and bone.
> YKK/YKS for kidney and easing inflammation.
> YKC for cancer.

(c) YKU Ganoderma was launched in Taiwan in 2024. YKU focuses on preventive healthcare, especially in:

(i) Preventing 3-Highs, namely high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids.

(ii) Resisting sarcopenia.

(iii) Anti-fatigue. 

In Part 4, Ms Yu-Chi guided us on how to choose the right Lingzhi products that best fit our objectives. There are 3 main aspects to consider. She then shared a practical way to decide Which Ganoderma products to choose by referring to a Triangle chart.

Choosing the right product is important, but taking it in the correct way is just as crucial for the best effects. She reminded us of 3 points which help maximise Lingzhi's benefits.

Then Ms Yu-Chi addressed 5 commonly asked questions, namely:

Q1. Can both children and the elderly take Ganoderma?

Q2. Is Ganoderma hot or cold in nature? Can pregnant women take it?

Q3. Some doctors advise against taking Ganoderma. What should you do in a situation like this?

Q4. If I am currently taking traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, can I take it with Ganoderma?

Q5. Is it possible to take Ganoderma before and after surgery? Because I hear Ganoderma affects blood circulation and may cause excessive bleeding.



These are the links:




If you are already authorised, just click on the links above.

However, if you are not already a consumer of Shuang Hor products, but are interested to find out more, drop me an email at askfuiping@gmail.com. I am happy to answer your questions so you can decide whether you want to give Shuang Hor Ganoderma a try. 
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Blood Brain Barrier, Epilepsy, Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease

Friday, 28 November 2025


The Blood Brain Barrier functions to keep harmful organisms and substances out of our brain. But it's a double-edged sword as it can also prevent useful drugs from crossing in. Let's find out more..


Our brain is one of the most complex organs in our body. It weighs about 2% of our total body weight, but utilises about 20% of our energy. There are more than 100 billion brain cells which communicate by electrical impulses known as synapses.


The brain is shielded from an influx of harmful substances by a layer of endothelial cells called Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). It provides a natural protective function to impede the entry of harmful substances into the central nervous system (CNS). The BBB regulates:

  • delivery of nutrients into the brain.
  • removal of unwanted toxins.
  • recruitment of leukocytes (WBC) to maintain normal brain homeostasis (balance).
A link to 3 conditions

Epilepsy is characterised by seizures. The frequency is higher in males. 20% of patients with epilepsy die from the condition. Seizures can promote amyloid-beta peptide deposits, which can result in Alzheimer and Parkinson.

A common form of treatment is through intrathecal injection (where the drug is injected into the spinal cord fluid via a lumbar puncture). However patients may suffer from frightening side effects of this procedure, including bleeding in the brain, infection and swelling of the brain.

As such, there is a growing interest in the use of nanoparticles to traverse through the BBB (as they are about 100 times smaller than the diameter of a strand of human hair). The most common applications of nanoparticles are in the cosmetics, food manufacturing and biomedical industries. The use of nanoparticles is especially promising as: 

- Its mechanism does not affect the baseline permeability of the BBB.

- Nanoparticles bear naturally-occurring components to cross the BBB. They can evade recognition by the immune system and thus escape destruction in the event of inflammatory response.


Nanoparticles have been engineered to effectively transport drugs across the BBB by targeting receptors involved in endocytosis (a process by which a cell brings substances into itself).  


Many studies have been carried out, such as:


(a) An animal study using rats, described the delivery of an anti-epileptic peptide, galanin, that is capable of inhibiting glutamate release in the hippocampus (thereby reducing the onset of seizures).


(b) A study targets the alpha-synuclein protein, which plays a role in Parkinson.


(c) An animal study assessed the inhibition of alpha-synuclein fibrillation and protection from the progressive loss of dopaminergic neutrons, in relation to Parkinson.


(d) In another study, researches have proven that alpha-synuclein can be prevented from activating in microglial cells via scavenger receptor CD36-binding nanoparticles.


(e) In an animal study of Parkinson, lipid nano carriers loaded with GDNF (glial cell derived neurotrophic factor) plasmids were combined with micro bubbles for MRI-guided focused ultrasound mediated effects that led to a reduction in nerve cell death and helped alleviate behavioural changes due to the disease.


The nose-to-brain route of administration could be a way to improve the delivery of drug-loaded particles to specific regions of the brain. Delivery via this route bypasses the BBB and enables direct delivery to the brain. The complication with this strategy is that:


(i) It requires the nanoparticles to have augmented properties, such as protecting the molecules within them from being destroyed or damaged in the nasal cavity; and 

(ii) Nanoparticles need to get through the nose's mucosal barrier.


The clinical translation of nanoparticles (ie. nanoparticles approved for brain targeting and treatment) is difficult and demanding as it requires substantial time and effort.


(Source: Infiltrating the BBB, StarHealth 15/1/2023)


Yung Kien C Ganoderma


The good news is Shuang Hor has successfully developed a product called Yung Kien C Ganoderma (YKC), which is effective for brain diseases. This is achievable because the ganoderic acid component in YKC has very small molecular structure and thus can pass through the BBB into the brain tissues. As such, YKC has a good effect on brain diseases such as seizures, epilepsy, Alzheimer and Parkinson. It is a breakthrough for Shuang Hor.


In an experiment, mice whose brain have been induced with Alzheimer are fed with YKC. The result shows YKC can improve the diseases that cause degeneration of brain neurons. 


Other brain-related diseases which YKC can help include insomnia and depression. 


On top of that, YKC is also proven to be effective on many types of cancer and across all 4 stages of cancer.


This is the link:

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2022/10/exclusive-target-lingzhi-ykc-yung-kien.html


Contact me at askfuiping@gmail.com for details.


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Video: A Non-Steroid Solution to Combat Allergy

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

 


Immune system - do you believe that the stronger it is, the healthier you are?

The answer is No. In fact, the best immune system is one that is properly regulated.


Here is a 1-minute video that explains why.



Details here (exclusive for my consumers and business partners only): 

https://pingofhealthexclusive.blogspot.com/2023/08/ganoderma-on-allergies-and-autoimmune.html


Email: askfuiping@gmail.com with your questions. I will do my best to help.


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Bits & Bites #243 - Testimonies: Fever, Virus and Breathing Difficulty

Saturday, 25 October 2025

 

Clairault Streiker

Testimony: Fever


On March 2019, Ms M noticed that her colleague looked very pale. She has been having fever for 6 days. When she took panadol, the fever subsided but then returned. Usually, she only took 2 Lingzhi a day. Ms M recommended that she increased to 5 capsules in the morning + 5 at night. She was ok after 2 days.
Healing reaction - rash outbreak all over her face and body. It was likely due to discharge of toxins from lymph nodes.
She also had ulcers in her private part. She took 5-6 Lactoberry a day and her condition improved. She didn't need to see a gynae.

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Testimony: Fever

A lady's young son had very high fever. Usually his temperature would go up during midnight. Previously, she would bring her son to the clinic to be treated. But one time, she decided to try let him try Lingzhi. It was not an easy decision but she did it anyway. She opened up the Lingzhi and Pollen capsules and mixed the powder with honey. Between 12 midnight to 7 am, she fed him 2 Yung Kien Ganoderma + 5 capsules Yung Kien Pollen, every hour. By 7 am, he started to sweat.  She brought him to the clinic when it opened at 9am. The doctor said the temperature had subsided and she was very relieved that he didn't need to take any medicine.

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Testimony: Low Body Temperature 

A 32 year old lady from Sabah has very low body temperature of 34.5-35'C. She always feels cold.  This lady already know since her teenage years that her body temperature is always around 35'C. At the age of 32, her liver condition was already very bad. Her face complexion looked very dark. She was always depressed because of her health condition. Her financial situation was also not good.

Despite that, she believed in Lingzhi and wanted to give it a try. Based on her affordability, she could only take 1 capsule Jia Hor Lingzhi a day. She only took for 1 day and by the next day, she reported that she was having fever. She was very happy about it because her fingers and feet have always felt cold since the age of 15. That was the first time that she felt the warm sensation all over her body, hands, feet and head. After 2 months, her complexion looked rosy. She had a lot of other healing reactions in between which she bravely handled them.

In fact, it's in her family history. Her whole family suffers from similar condition of low body temperature.  Her brother survived a heart attack at the age of 26 and was on dialysis before 30. That's why it's very important to have healthy body temperature.

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Testimony: H1N1 Influenza Virus

Ms S visited a friend whose 5-year old daughter has been infected with H1N1 virus. Ms S only knew about it subsequently. As she was seated within close proximity of the girl, when she got home, as a safety precaution, she consumed 4 YK1 + 2 Lactoberry. At night, she repeated the same dose. She did not have fever.

The next morning, she woke up feeling very weak. She quarantined herself at home and took another 4 YK1 + 2 Lactoberry. At 3 pm, she took a nap as her body still felt very tired. Amazingly, when she woke up at 5 pm, she felt the virus has gone and she was fully recovered.

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Testimony: Bone Eaten by Virus

A man's 80+ year old mother (who is very against Lingzhi) was a cancer patient. One day, her thumb suddenly became swollen, the nail had turned black and it was painful. X-ray showed that the bone has been eaten by bacteria. The flesh was still there but inside was hollow. When the doctor gave her very strong antibiotics, the son did not want to feed her due to her advanced age and past health history.

There is only 1 thing to be done - try to bring up her immune system in the shortest time period using Lingzhi. Her body constitution has always been on the cold side. The concern was whether she would take it as she was always so against Lingzhi. Fortunately, she agreed to take because she was told it's only for 3 days. Dosage was 2 Yung Kien Ganoderma every 2 hours.

After 2 days, the black part of her nail started to turn pinkish but the swelling has not gone down. Because of that, she decided on her own accord to take for another 2 days to see if the swelling would go down. After a total of 5 days, there was no more inflammation. She was very happy and from then on, decided to continue taking.

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Testimony:  Breathing Difficulty

Mr L's father, 85, was admitted to the hospital on 4 Jan 2019 at 4 am for breathing difficulty. The doctor said it could be TB or pneumonia. But they were quite sure it cannot be the case because he took a test about 3-4 months earlier. The doctor did a re-test and confirmed it was not.

The right lung was infected - could be virus or bacteria - the doctor could not determine which was it. He was a non-smoker.

He was put on intravenous antibiotic drips every 6 hours for almost 2 weeks. Mr L quietly fed him with 1 Yung Kien Ganoderma2 + 3 Yung Kien Pollen every 4-5 hours. He was also taking 1 Lactoberry every 6 hours and 2 Vitaking / day.

On the 10th day, Mr L wanted to discharge his father. The doctor said he can only consider that on the condition that he went for another x-ray to see if there is any improvement in his right lung. The x-ray turned out to be good news. His lung had cleared up and he was able to be discharged 4 days earlier than targeted.


Birch

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