HEALTHY HERBS FOR YOU....Part 1

I believe that many of us consume herbs daily nowadays. Here are some wonder plants (herbs) can assist you in your food intake. They're full of health benefits.


1 - ULAM RAJA (King Salad)
Full of Vitamin A, calcium and high in antioxidants. It helps to strengthen the bones,
cleanse the blood and air cirdulation and retard bacterial and fungal growth. Eaten raw is
the best way.


2 - DAUN PUDINA (Mint Leaves)
Great in iron, potassium, calcium, vitamins B & C. It's not appropriate for children.
A diuretic, mint aids digestion, urinary and bowel movements. It also helps to relieve
stomach aches and used for aromatherapy purposes, as a remedy for insect bites.
Used to make tea, prepared as a salad mix and garnishing.


3 - DAUN SELOM (Water Celery)
Full of vitamins A, B & C with minerals and rich in antioxidants. Assist in boosting the
immune system and used as a remedy for colds and urinary tract infections. Eaten raw
is good.

4 - DAUN KADUK (Thai Betel Leaves)
Provide calcium and it helps strengthen the bones. Used as a remedy for colds, coughs,
joint pains and toothaches.

5 - DAUN PEGAGA (Indian Pennywort)
Rich in vitamin A, C & K. Includes iron, magnesium and calsium. Helps to alleviate
fatigue and pain from arthritis, reduce the effects of depression and insomnia, improve
memory and concentration and boost circulation.
Used to aid wound healing, clear up the complexion, stimulate the appetite and digestion
It is also believed to have anti-aging and anti-obesity properties.

6 - DAUN KECUR or KENCUR (Kaempferia Leaves)
Great in vitamin A, B & C. Assist to shrink the uterus after childbirth, relieve stomach
aches, wind and regulate periods in women. Used to relieves fever, ulcers, sore throats
and coughs.

6 Health Checks FOR HIM....

Men can expect to die years earlier that women. This is because of men's reluctance to attend to health checks that help prevent illness or identify serious diseases in time to do something about them. Here are 6 vital checks all men should have....

1 - Cardiovascular Check-Up
Men should have their blood pressure measured once a year, as high blood pressure is a
major factor for heart disease and stroke.

2 - Prostate Check-Up
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer. So, please do your check-up.

3 - Levels of Blood Sugar
People with undiagnosed and untreate diabetes are at an increased risk for a number of
life-threatening conditions including heart disease and kidney disorders. Because men are
generally less inclined to see their doctor for a diabetes test, many of those who remain
undiagnosed are male.

4 - Lifestyle Reassessment
There are at some point, when we must stop and evaluate how our lifestyle choices may
be affecting our health and this is especially the case for men, who are less likely to
concern themselves with ongoing health maintenance. Smoking, excessive alcohol intake
and poor diet all take their toll and obesity rates doubled.

5 - Testicular Self-Examination (TSE)
Testicular cancer is curable if detected early enough and lumps in the testicles are the
most obvious sign. Examination can be done in the shower and involves rolling the testes
gently between thums and fingers, using both hands. Preferably, please see your doctor.

6 - Colon Cancer Test
Colon cancer is the most common internal cancer.

For more information, please review http://www.menshealthweek.com/

Referral - Good Medicine Magazine

Why TV Makes You FAT....

You know that the more you watch, the less you exercise. In fact, people who spend more than four hours a day in front of the TV - the national average - are 47% les likely to accumulate the recommended 10,000 steps a day, according to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Of course, it's unreasonable to totally tune out, but make yourself a deal : "Try to take 200 extra steps - a walk around the block - for every viewing hour," sayd lead author Gary Bennett, Ph.D. OR spend an hour working out before you settle in front of the tube-guilt-free.

Referral - Shape Magazine (Nov 08)

MAKE EVERY SWEAT SESSION COUNT

What you do after your workout can determine how quickly your body bounces back. Follow these recovery tips and you'll feel ready to take on another challenge tomorrow.

* DRINK UP - Rehydrating helps stave off fatigue. "Before strenous exercise, weigh yourself," says Jacqueline Berning, Ph. D., R.D., a professor of nutrition at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Stap on the scale afterward and drink three cups of fluid for every half-a-kilo you lose."

* COOL OFF - Icing can help decrease muscle inflammation, which causes stiffness. Hold on ice pack on overworked areas for 5 to 10 minutes.

* TAKE A BATH - Add two cups of Epsom salts (which are rich in magnesium) to a warm bath and relax in it for 15 minutes. Research shows that soaking in the mineral decreases inflammation.

* HIT THE SACK - Your body reparits your muscles during sleep. Aim for at least eight hours of shut-eye after a tough session.

Referral - Shape Magazine (November 08)

Master Class, 01 November 2008

Assalamualaikum & Salam Sejahtera....
Many thanks to all of the participants that enrolled the Master Class on 01 November 2008.

We had fun & interesting new ideas on exercise technics which was presented by Kak Chek, Rashid and not to forget - Asheeda - Jawarobik performance...thank you.

Thank you for the support & participants given on that day. Here are some photos...

AEROBICS FOR CHARITY???

Giant Active Consultant & Team Nero Management are planning to hold a charity aerobic marathon for the only registered animal welfare organization in Melaka soon. For more information, we will be updating our blog as soon as we'll get the full confirmation on this matter.