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:

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)

How to purchase?

 

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.

Crepitus - that's the word for the noise coming out from your knee joints or when you crack your knuckles. It describes any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching or popping sounds that occur when moving a joint. Crepitus is caused by tiny gas bubbles that form and then collapse within the joints.

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)

Knee osteoarthritis is the deterioration of the cartilage in knee joints, leading to pain and difficulty walking. Injections of hyaluronic acid have been prescribed since the 1970s to treat this problem. Hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance, is injected into the joint aiming to lubricate movement and decrease pain. The treatment is known as viscosupplementation.

A meta-analysis published in The BMJ looked at 169 previous trials that compared the injections to a placebo (no treatment). The researches then whittled that down to 24 large placebo-controlled trials involving nearly 9,000 patients, in what is the largest review of the available data so far.

These are some of the Conclusions:

> Strong conclusive evidence that viscosupplementation is associated with a clinically irrelevant reduction in pain intensity.

> The treatment is associated with a higher incidence of serious adverse events.

> It is not only ineffective compared with a placebo but might also be seriously harmful.

One of the study's authors, Bruno da Costa of the University of Toronto said that for a typical patient, it should be a last resort. Several large-scale, industry-funded studies were carried out that found negative results about the treatment. But those studies were never published, da Costa said. He added this is concerning, and perhaps mainly driven by commercial interests.

What are some countries doing

> France's social security system stopped offering reimbursements for the treatment a few years ago.

> England's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends against viscosupplementation.

> A quarter of the money that US Medicare spent on viscosupplementation in 2018 went towards treating infections in joints following an injection, one of the most common side effects.

(Source: StarHealth, 18/7/2022)

What can you do

Click on this link to read the story of how my mother overcame her osteoarthritis problem with Vitaking collagen..

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2011/09/my-mums-knee-pain-collagen-did-job.html

This post shares with you the ingredients and benefits of the 3 main building blocks our body needs - protein, collagen and calcium.

1. Protein

Proteins are essential for the development of our health across all ages. While animal proteins are considered to be the best dietary protein source, there has been a paradigm shift towards plant-based protein around the world. Studies associate it with lower risk of heart disease and obesity. Soy protein has emerged as one of the most popular plant-based options as it is considered as a complete source of essential amino acids.

Jia Hor Soya Protein:

a) Isolated soya protein - can be easily assimilated and utilised by our body.

b) Lecithin - capable of reducing the build-up of body fats. It is especially beneficial for pregnant mothers as it can promote good developmental growth of the foetus's brain functions.

c) Papain (papaya enzyme) & Bromelain (pineapple enzyme) - capable of breaking down large protein molecules to enhance their digestion and assimilation.

2. Collagen

Collagen is a structural protein that forms connective tissues in our body. Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen that has been broken down into smaller chains for easier digestion.

Vitaking is a bio-technology product containing hydrolyzed collagen, lemon verbena and D-Ribose. Lemon verbena is a herb known for its ability to relieve inflammation, and help the functions of our digestive system and liver. The benefits of Vitaking include:

a) Preserve skin radiance and healthy glow, delay and improve the signs of skin aging like wrinkles.

b) Promotes healing and growth of muscle tissues after exercise.

c) Alleviate inflammatory symptoms and relieve arthritic pains caused by physical exertion and movement.

d) Strengthen bone functions, help repair joint cartilage tissues and reduce the stiffness and pain caused by aging joints.

3. Calcium

Our bones are also storage banks for minerals, especially calcium. In the process of bone metabolism, old bone are removed and replaced by new bone tissues every day. Calcium helps to build and maintain bones and it needs vitamin D for better and more effective absorption into the body. Calcium supplements come in handy when we don't get sufficient supply of these 2 important nutrients from our diet.

Jia Hor Calcium Plus Tablets contains:

a) Purely natural concentrate of dairy calcium, which is extracted from cow's milk.

b) Vitamin D3, which is capable of catalysing the assimilation and utilisation of calcium to help preserve the normal density of the bone mass and calcification of the skeletal system.

c) Casein phosphopeptide (CPP) which is readily absorbed by the intestinal tract and minimises the precipitation of calcium in the digestive system to help facilitate the absorption.

(Source: SH Magazine July 2022)

Related posts:

https://www.pingofhealth.com/2024/02/hip-fractures-and-osteoporosis.html

https://www.pingofhealth.com/2017/08/bits-bites-182-testimonies-hip-pain.html

Bone fractures in the elderly are almost always caused by weak bones from osteoporosis or a fall. It is common that hip bones are the ones that are fractured. If someone has a hip fracture and wants to be pain-free, he would have to be bed-ridden for 3-6 months. The bone may heal but it could be in a displaced position and he would be unable to walk properly and fall again. Also, staying for prolonged duration in a lying position can cause lung complications, pneumonia, blood clots, bed sores, etc. 

For that reason, doctors prefer hip fractures in elderly to be operated on. Unfortunately, surgery has many risks due to their age. Putting them under anaesthesia is also risky. Further, the elderly may be unfit for surgery if they have blocks in the arteries and their cardiovascular risk for hip replacement is very high.

In such cases, doctors can only pump them with painkillers and blood thinners to prevent strokes or deep vein thrombosis. They would likely need nursing care. It is a financial and emotional strain to their family.

Those who can undergo surgery would have to sit up within 3-4 days and undergo chest rehabilitation to enable them to breath well. By day 5, they have to be transferred to a wheelchair. It would be a very painful process during these 3 months. 

I have something that can help reduce inflammation and speed up recovery - Vitaking collagen. What is it? Check out this 40-second video..

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2020/08/benefits-of-vitaking-collagen.html

Osteoporosis is inevitable

Women have a 5 to 1 ratio of suffering fractures, as compared to men. The risk is even higher after menopause as the decline in oestrogen makes the bones thinner. The worst hit areas are the hip joint, end of wrist and spine. Women are advised to build their bone mass to a high level when they are in their 20s to 40s, so that when they reach menopause, the bone mass does not drop to a critical stage.

How can you do that? 

Again, I recommend Vitaking. Its main ingredient is Collagen. Click on this article to find out how it functions and why it's a better solution than taking Glucosamine..

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2019/10/uniqueness-of-vitaking-collagen.html

Bone renewal is a slow process and has to be combined with proper diet and exercise to work. There's a 40-50% risk of another hip fracture occurring within a year. The anti-osteoporotic drugs take at least 1 year to work. So if your hips are not strong and you are not changing your lifestyle or not doing physiotherapy, then it is going to happen again. Work on building muscles to prevent loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength.

Vitaking helps strengthen your bones, reduce body weight and improves cardiovascular functions. Click here for details..

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2013/03/top-5-benefits-you-will-enjoy-from-high.html

Some ways to prevent falls

> Have a potty in the bedroom for night-time urination.

> Don't get up from lying to standing position too quickly as it will cause a drop in blood pressure, making you dizzy and fall.

> Install a dim floor light or keep the toilet light on.

> Keep the bedroom free from obstacles so you can move unobstructed.

> Get anti-slip floor mats.

> Remember to take your medications.

(Source: When the hips break, StarHealth, 19/6/2022)

Email me at askfuiping@gmail.com if you have questions. I will do my best to help. I am an Authorised Distributor.

Sprains and strains have similar symptoms but they affect different tissues in the body.

What are the difference?

Sprain - stretching or tearing of the ligaments (tissues that connect 2 bones). Common joints sprained are ankles, wrists, knees, hips or fingers.

Strain - injury to muscles or tendons (tissues that attach muscles to bones). Mostly occur in lower back and thigh muscles or hamstrings. Sometimes called pulled muscles.

What are the symptoms?

Sprain - pain, swelling, bruising and movement limitations. A "popping"sensation when you injured it.

Strain - pain, tenderness, redness, bruising, limited movement, muscle spasms and weakness.

As the symptoms are similar, the best guide is the location of injury.

Causes

Sprain - walk on uneven or slippery surface, land awkwardly after jumping (eg while playing basketball), during exercise, stopping a fall with your hands. More likely to sprain your joints when you are feeling tired or if you keep using old sports shoes which don't offer adequate protection.

Strain - lift something heavy without taking necessary precautions, repetitive movements eg typing on the keyboard or playing computer games using the mouse, playing contact sports like football and hockey, playing sports with a lot of quick starts, stops and jumps eg basketball, having higher risk of muscles strains in hand grip sports like golfing, straining the elbow in racquet sports like tennis or dart throwing.

Do you need to see a doctor?

Mild sprains - use ice pack several times a day to reduce swelling, elevate and rest the joint.

See a doctor if you cannot bear weight on the affected joint, have pain directly over the bones of that joint (it may mean a fracture) or have numbness in any part of that area.

(Source: Strain or sprain, Starhealth, 7 Mar 2021)

Another Solution

I have sprained my ankles twice from falling down steps when walking and also while looking at my phone (I know, I know, I should have known better). My ankles were horribly swollen and bruised and I could barely put any weight on them. 

Instead of seeing an orthopaedic doctor or a sinseh or applying any cream, this is what I did. 

I took Vitaking collagen, averaging 5-6 sachets on day 1, slowly reducing to 4 sachets a day then 2 sachets a day. Amazingly, I was able to go shopping on day 3. And went for my holidays in Australia after 10 days.

I have also woken up with a strained neck and shoulder which made even small movements extremely painful. A sudden turn would send a sharp searing pain which made me wince. No doctors. Similar formula. Same good results.

Click on this link to see how I make my glass of Vitaking, and its other benefits:

https://youtu.be/EQL5CeqMzZE

This article talks about the application of Shuang Hor products in addressing different kinds of diseases related to 3 main systems in our body - Immune system, Nervous system and Circulatory system.


1. Immune System 
- allergy, cancer, SLE, AIDs

(a) Immune-Regulatory Effect

Lingzhi has the ability to suppress over-active immune cells (which refers to T and B cells). The T and B cells start to act irregularly when the body is constantly under a lot of stress. They may randomly attack your platelets or blood vessels (causing stroke).

There's no medicine to treat auto-immune problems completely. Doctors can only control using steroid. No doubt steroids can suppress immunity, but there are a lot of side effects. And if the level of T and B cells are constantly low, it increases the risk of cancer.

Our body's most powerful anti-cancer cells are NKC and phagocytes. They patrol our body and swallow the cancer cells.

Young people have thousands of cancer cells in their body. These cells are unable to form into tumour because they are eaten by the NKC and phagocytes, which are active and functioning well. Those who succumb to cancer have low levels of NKC and phagocytes.

Some symptoms of poor immunity and thus face higher risks of cancer:
- White spots on the tongue or lining of mouth.
- Mouth ulcers that will not heal.
- Hardly have fever.

Old people have tens of thousands of cancer cells. One of the ways the body protects itself is to group all cancer cells together to form a tumour.
If size of tumour is less than 1 cm, it is undetectable.
If size of tumour is 3-4 cm, it can be detected. By then, it may be at stage 3, especially for colon cancer.

How Lingzhi works

For auto-immunity problems, Lingzhi suppresses the activity of T and B cells. At the same time, it boosts up the activity of NKC and phagocytes. YK2 works more effectively for those with auto-immune problem due to the higher content of triterpenoids.

Take at least 20 YK1 or 3 YK2 within an hour to suppress the activity of T cells.
If the auto-immunity problem is very severe, take the said dose 3-4 times / day.

(b) Anti-tumour Activity

Our WBC count start to deteriorate as we grow older. There is no medicine in the market that can boost up WBC. However, YK1 has the certification that it can do so.

Click on this link for more info on the types of certifications YK1 has been accredited with:
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2011/11/accreditation-and-endorsements-for.html

YK1 has the ability to activate the vitality of WBC and that's how it achieves anti-tumour ability. When the WBC kill the enemies (by engulfing and swallowing them), they also die at the same time. If you have sufficient and strong WBC, they can quickly eliminate the pathogens.

This explains why some people feel feverish after taking Lingzhi. People who don't get fever could mean their WBC are not working. Because one way to destroy the virus is by increasing the body temperature. Hence fever is a good sign as it means that the body is fighting against the invaders. Such people recover quickly from their illnesses. Relying on panadols and aspirins are not good solutions in the long-term because the WBC would forget how to work.

How to take Lingzhi

Stage 4 cancer = 2 boxes YK2/day for a higher chance of survival + 10-20 sachets Pollen + JH Soya (for patients who have no appetite or cannot eat).
Stage 3 cancer = 1-2 boxes YK2/day. Take for 3-4 months, many a times the cancer cells will disappear.
Stage 2 cancer = 1 box YK2 or 10 capsules YK2 + 10 capsules YK1 (budget constraint).

A suggested ratio is 1 YK2 to match with 1 sachet YK Pollen.

(c) Reduce Side Effects of Chemo

Experienced doctors will examine a patient to check if they are strong enough to undergo chemo. Patients feel very low in energy after chemo. There are many things they cannot eat.

Chemo patients and those who are exposed to a lot of radiation (e.g. using handphones excessively) should take more YK Pollen, as it has anti-radiation properties. A lot of cancer are caused by radiation, which creates free radicals in the body, which attack the stability of our body cells and cause massive cells death. YK Pollen can protect the cells from the attacks of free radicals.


2. Nervous System
- migraine, epilepsy, sleep disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer

Such diseases are closely related to the brain. Our cells are in one of these 4 stages - healthy, dead, sick and ageing. Our body has a mechanism called Apoptosis. If this apoptosis process is working well, it has the ability to eliminate the cancerous, abnormal cells and regenerate new good cells. If we abuse our body through unhealthy lifestyle, sleeping late and having a lot of stress, this apoptosis mechanism will malfunction and kill its own good cells, including brain cells.

As the brain controls the nervous system, when we lose a lot of brain cells, we also start to lose control of our bodily functions. Some problems include memory loss, stiffness of joints, loss of speech and movement, endometriosis (the body does not eliminate the abnormal cells growing outside the uterus wall when apoptosis mechanism malfunctions) and PCOS.

How Lingzhi works

Lingzhi can maintain the balance and homeostasis of the apoptosis. Lingzhi can prevent the occurrence of diseases.

(a) Lingzhi has calming and relaxing effect on nervous system
When the body is in a calm and relaxed state, the apoptosis function would be more normal.

(b) Improve the condition of Alzheimer disease
There's no drug to treat this disease at the moment. They can only relieve the symptoms.

3. Circulatory System
- HBP, LBP, stroke, cardiac infarction (heart attack), arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of walls of artery)

Lingzhi has the ability to clear blockages, as well as regulate HBP and LBP. Some people found that 2 capsules Lingzhi + CEO Coffee work wonderfully on these circulatory problems.

Circulatory problems can also be caused by auto-immunity problem. The malfunctioning macrophage immune cells can trigger the over-growth of endothelial cells, leading to blockages of arteries.

Email askfuiping@gmail.com if you are looking for a safe solution for your muscle pains and aches.

Hana

Testimony: Osteoporosis Since Teenager

Ms I, 39, had osteoporosis since she was 15 years old. The score from her bone density x-ray was -3, which was very bad for a young person of her age. Doctor gave her Fosamax drug (which is usually only meant to be taken by the elderly). The side effects include stomach ulcer and cancer. She took the medication for 7 years. Her results grew from -3 to -1.8 (yearly increase of approximately -0.15). Doctor then stopped her medication since 2014 due to the side effects. There was no more medication prescribed.
Since she came to know about Shuang Hor products in 2018, she started taking Lingzhi + Jia Hor Soya Protein + Yung Kien Pollen + 1-2 capsules Jia Hor Calcium per day.
After a gap of about 4 years, she went for another bone density x-ray and found the reading has improved to -1.2, meaning that Shuang Hor products has given better results than from doctor's medication, but without the side effects.

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Testimony: Back Pain

Ms E is 46 years old now. In 2009, when she was 36, she had a very bad car accident. But she didn't really bother and still proceeded with hill climbing the next day. Subsequently, she had constant needle-like pain for about 2 years but she ignored it. She could not carry heavy things. It affected her work as she was working in a kindergarten and she could not carry the children. She only went for physiotherapy (which cost her RM800) and the consultation with a chiropractor cost her another RM800. She was consuming Shuang Hor products but she was not consistent.

In 2011, when she just "had a slight sneeze", it affected her back so much that she couldn't walk with a straight back. She suspected it inflamed her nerves. The doctor whom she consulted advised her to do a cold pad treatment which costs RM3,000.

Instead, she decided to take 3 days leave and consumed the following:
Day 1 - she consumed 3 sachets Vitaking + 12 capsules Yung Kien Ganoderma + 12 capsules Yung Kien Pollen + 6 sachets Luchun Tea each time. She finished 1 box Yung Kien Twinpack that day. She didn't take much solid food, only soup and vegetables.
She was sweating and she felt feverish. She could not walk. She mainly slept but it was difficult as she felt needle-like pain whichever way she turned.

Day 2 - she took the same dosage.
She could walk on the stairs already but was still limping.

Day 3 - she took the same dosage again.
She could walk like normal by then, her energy level was normal, her body felt light and her face looked radiant.

All in, she took 2 boxes Vitaking, 2 boxes Yung Kien Twinpack and 1 box Luchun Tea to handle her problem.

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Testimony: Neck Pain

Ms LC thinks that she probably sprained her neck one morning when she got out of bed. She could hardly turn her neck. It was very painful. She took 2 Vitaking in the morning and 2 in the evening.
She felt the reduction in pain quite quickly.
On day 2, she took another 4 Vitaking. Just like that, she was pretty much recovered.

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Testimony: Severe Knee Injury from Sports

Ms W said she injured her knee while playing badminton back in 2009. She did not take care of the injury properly and only went to see doctor after 1 year. By then, the kneecap had cracked and she had to undergo a major operation. She was on physio and crutches for 6 months. But after that, even though it was not fully recovered, she went ahead with strenuous physical activities and from the mis-use, her knee was swollen and painful everyday. She used ice to reduce the pain.
In 2013, she came to know about Shuang Hor products and took 2 sachets Vitaking / day. Over 3 months, her pain visibly reduced.
In 2014, she wore a wrong pair of shoes during her vacation and her knee was swollen after the vacation. The injury somehow pulled the muscle on her back, shoulder and head, leading to her suffering from severe headache everyday. Eventually she took 1 YK2 + 8 YK1 + 1 Vitaking, all mixed in 100 ml hot water. After 30 minutes, the pain subsided.
She continued with her consumption of Vitaking and her knee was protected.

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Testimony: Sprain Both Ankles

One evening, I mis-stepped while walking down the stairs of a restaurant. I fell and sprained both my ankles. There was a sharp pain but I could walk to my car and quickly drove home. I immediately poured 2 sachets Vitaking into a mug of hot-warm water and drank it. About 2-3 hours later, I repeated the dose. The initial massive swelling went down a little. I did not apply any ointment or take anything else. The whole area was warm, sore and tender to the touch. I went to sleep, fearing I won't be able to walk at all the next day as both ankles were sprained.

The next morning, as expected, the inflammation got worse. I could barely put any weight on my left foot. I was wincing in pain. Thankfully the right ankle was slightly better. I had great difficulty walking down the stairs. I limped to the kitchen and had another 2 sachets Vitaking. 3 hours later I had another 1 sachet. Then 2 hours after that, I took another 1 sachet. The pain gradually eased. At night I took another 2 sachets.

The pain subsided so much that the next day, I recklessly overused them - I walked over 5,500 steps. Few days after that, I went to the gym. I continued with 4 sachets/day for 1 week then reduced to 2 sachets/day in the second week. I could walk, stand for hours and walk up stairs without problem except there was soreness when I walked down stairs. Due to all my activities, recovery took longer. But I am grateful that I do not need to curb my daily activities during this period.

Hana

Let me share with you about Vitaking collagen.

Take it when you're in pain - sprain your neck / shoulder, twist your ankle / back, fracture a bone, tear a muscle, knee pain etc. 

Or take it because you play a lot of sports / run marathons, walk a lot, climb a lot of stairs etc. 

Or you simply want to maintain your radiance and youthful look.

Check out this 40-second clip for How to Prepare Vitaking and the Benefits..

How to order?

Email me at askfuiping@gmail.com if you need help. I am an Authorised Distributor of Vitaking collagen from Shuang Hor.

One of the most unique feature about Vitaking is that it is hydrolysed. And there is no chemical substances and synthetic components in the ingredients.

(a) A lot of collagen products in the market are in big molecules and are not easily broken down by the body when consumed. As a result, it will be seen as a foreign substance by the body's immune system, which attacks it and triggers auto-immunity problem.

(b) Another problem of big molecules is the body cannot absorb thus whatever collagen that is consumed will be wasted.

(c) In order to achieve the objective of breaking down the collagen and at a low cost, many manufacturers use chemicals to do so. Chemical products stay in the kidney and cause side effects in the long run. Some producers even use the term hydrolysed collagen, thereby misleading consumers into thinking all collagen products are the same.

For Vitaking, enzyme is used to do the hydrolysis process. The molecule is broken down into very small bits and the body can easily absorb without needing to do further work. Thus there is no issue of absorption problem or residues staying in the body.

How does Collagen Function in the Body


From the diagram above, you can see the cartilage is located at the end of the bones, which are supported by ligaments. The cartilage consists of approximately 90% water and the balance 10% is made up of chondrocytes which comprise of collagen and proteoglycan.

Cartilage is manufactured by our own bones. The edge of the bones will grow the cartilage which then acts like a cushion between the 2 bones.

Before the age of 25, the production rate of collagen is higher than utilisation rate. This explains why young people don't experience knee pain and their skin look supple and bouncy.
After the age of 25, the production rate deteriorates at the rate of 1.5% every year, eventually resulting in deficit of collagen.
By the age of 40, you have depleted 25-30% of collagen in the body. That explains why many people start to have kneecap problem and find it difficult to walk.

Higher risk group include:
- People who are overweight because their excess weight burdens the knees more and thus use up more collagen.
- Badminton / basketball players as they use their knees a lot.
- Mountain hikers as the tendency to hurt their knees is higher.

This doesn't mean that you should avoid these activities. The only way to slow down this deficit process is to replenish with the right amount of collagen because it is a natural ageing process. Otherwise, undergoing a total kneecap replacement surgery is very costly, ranging from RM25,000 per leg to RM80,000 for both legs.

Glucosamine is a Common Solution

The most common solution  to treat joint pain problem is taking glucosamine.
Our bones synthesise cartilage. As we age, the rate of production becomes lower. How glucosamine works is by stimulating the growth of proteoglycan and chondrocytes by "pushing" them out of the bones.

Unfortunately, there is one negative consequence of long-term consumption of glucosamine that pharmacists usually don't highlight, which is how to consume it in the right way. It is advisable to stop for 1 month after every 3 months of consumption. If you continuously take, you will develop a disease which is triggered by over consumption of glucosamine, as the ingredients they are trying to stimulate i.e. proteoglycan and chondrocytes are over-produced. The kidney is unable to metabolise and flush them out quickly enough thus leading to the disease. Not only will it cause more burden to the kidney, it may even worsen the pain in the knee joints.

However, Vitaking works differently. As it is already hydrolysed, when you consume it with water, it goes directly to the area of inflammation. It doesn't trigger the growth of proteoglycan and chondrocytes but the collagen is directly provided to the area of inflammation so you won't experience excessive production of these 2 ingredients.

How to Consume Vitaking

We have 216 joints in our body. That's why for people who are already experiencing pain in their joints, they do not see much results by taking only 1 sachet Vitaking every 2-3 days. Over a short period, it is not enough to address the deficit problem in the cartilage.

Thus the right way to consume is to start with high dosage to address the problem. After you recover, you can reduce to maintenance dose. For example, people who experience sharp pain in their knees should start with 4 Vitaking a day. If it is very painful, take all 4 sachets at the same time, mixing with warm water (easier to dissolve and absorb). If you don't have financial issues, you can take it twice a day. Take in this manner for the first 5 boxes.

For the next 5 boxes, take 2 sachets / day if the pain has subsided. In other words, the patient should invest in 10 boxes of Vitaking to properly treat they problem. In fact, it works out to approximately Buy 9 Free 1, after discount.

For people with financial issues, they can buy 1 box at a time. However, they should be prepared to take up to about 10 boxes. Don't expect to see significant results after just 1 box.  When you supply sufficient raw material in one go, the recovery rate is faster compared to taking a little bit at a time. So even if they were to buy 1 box, take at least 2-4 sachets each day.

Testimonies

(1) Ms J's mother is overweight and used to suffer from knee pain whenever she stood for long periods. Even for activities such as cooking, she would need to take a break and rest in bed for awhile. Taking Vitaking has helped her improve her condition very quickly.
(2) Ms SL took glucosamine + chondroitin for 3 years for her knee pain problem. She found it to be not effective. However, after taking Vitaking for just 3 weeks, the pain went away. She only took 1 sachet a day, adding with Jia Hor Soya Protein + Jia Hor Fiber as a shake.

(3) Ms LH's mother, 69, felt knee pain when climbing the stairs. She took 2 Vitaking per day (together with Lingzhi) for 2 weeks and felt vast improvement until now.

(4) Mr P's mother, 80, fell down at home while mopping the floor. She fell in a "leg-split" manner and couldn't get back up. There was nobody at home so she had to sit on the floor and wait for over 2 hours before her daughter returns. She has torn some ligaments or muscles because even a gentle touch to the area caused her to scream in pain.
Day 1 - She consumed 4 Vitaking + 4 Yung Kien Ganoderma2 (important to clear blood clots and help pacify the patients). The acupuncturist came and treated her twice. She usually consumes 10 capsules Yung Kien Pollen + 6 Yung Kien Ganoderma + 3 Jia Hor Fiber + 2 Jia Hor Soya Protein daily.
Day 2 - She didn't experience any inflammation due to the presence of lemon verbena in the ingredient which has anti-inflammatory and calming effect. This is the effectiveness of taking so many Vitaking at a go. She consumed a total of 8 Vitaking. Even though she was in pain but she could go to the toilet herself as she could bend down.
Day 3 - She could already walk on her own with the help of a walker. During this entire recovery process, she did not see the doctor or take any medicine at all.

Usually, if a similar situation happens and the person is taken to the hospital, the common way of treatment is to first take an x-ray and then the leg will be bandaged with a plaster. The consequence is the person will be very immobile. She will have difficulty going to toilet and may have to wear adult diapers. She will take painkillers which may lead to gastric pain. The elderly may take 1 month to recover. The adult diapers may cause infection and inflammation in the buttocks area. After 1 month, when she tries to walk, the leg would have no strength. She may develop allergy and constipation problem because of too much antibiotics. The cost of medical bills may be RM8-10k.

In fact, it is not only physical pain that one has to deal with. If the pain lasts for several months, people can go into depression and if they are unable to handle, they commit suicide. Thus, to avoid all these possible complications, try Vitaking. It is an excellent alternative.

(Source: Shuang Hor seminar 14 January 2019)

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