What causes Constipation?

Do take a look at this short clip to understand what causes constipation.

Self check to understand if we have constipation?

1. Are we always going toilet ON TIME (Roughly same timing)? If yes, meaning that we have enough fibers

2. Are we always going toilet without bringing ipad, iPhone, magazines? Meaning we can let it go with small effort?

3. After we finishing in toilet, is it free of strong smell?

If your answer is YES, YES, YES. Congratulation!!!

Fibers and Water are important in our life. We need 25g of fibers to prevent colon cancer. An apple is about 2g of fibers, 25 grams meaning approx. 10 apples!

Do understand how 1 shape can help to resolve the issue healthily.


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Cow's milk leads to bone fractures

Again, another article that mentioning how cow's milk lead to bone fracture in women.

I am very fortunate to know Nutritional Immunology, whereby NI has been advocating on the side effect of taking cow's milk for 26 years.


http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/milk-leads-to-more-calcium-loss.html

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How to select healthy cooking Oil

Lately has been a lot of articles on unhealthy cooking oil. Cooking oil used easily lead to inflammation given that Omega 6 is too high.

So how to select healthy cooking oil. What are points to take note?

1. Smoke point

Each oil has its smoke point. Smoke points means that once the temperature of the oil is reached, the oil starts to break down and smoke, producing toxic, or even carcinogenic substances.

According to Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare states "Cooking oils must not be used to the point where they exceed their smoke points, or oxidization will cause them to become rancid and produce large amounts of harmful free radicals and polymers".

The cooking temperatures of common Asian cooking methods like stir frying in high heat or deep frying can be as high as 190 degree. Take for example, highly recommended olive oil, with the smoke point of 160 degree, olive oil is unsuitable for cooking with strong flames.

Another example is Kiwi fruit seed oil, although it has excellent Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio (1:4), it is also unsuitable for high temperature stir frying as it has a smoke point of 160 degree.

In contrast, Macadamia oil and Perilla seed oil are safer for use with high temperature cooking methods as they have smoke points of over 200 degree.

Type Smoke Point (Degree celcius) Macademia Oil 210 Perilla Seed Oil 202-250 Kiwi Fruit Seed Oil 160 Soybean Oil 160 Olive Oil 160 Tea Seed Oil 252 Sunflower Oil 107 Corn Oil 160 Sesame Oil 177 Peanut Oil 160

Depending on extraction methods, oil may have different smoke points. Although refining oil increases the smoke point of oil, toxic components like hexane and heptane may be added during oil extraction.

These organic extraction agents are later removed by distillation, but these harmful components may not be removed completely - residues may remains in the oil.

2. Ratio of Omega 3: Omega 6

Both Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for supporting health of our heart, brain and immune system. It's vital that we obtain these important nutrients through our diets.

Modern diets contain large amounts of oil. There is also a general misconception that plant oils are healthy, and can thus be consumed in any amount. As a result, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 consumed can often be as high as 30:1. The ideal ratio should be between 1:1 and 4:1.

Consuming too much Omega 6 fatty acids will pose numerous health dangers. Research shows that:

"A high Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio, as is found in today's western diets, promotes the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases."

Type	Omega 6: Omega 3
Perilla Seed Oil	1 : 4
Kiwi Fruit Seed Oil	1 : 4
Macademia Oil	1 : 1
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil)	2.1 : 1
Soybean Oil	7.1 : 1
Olive Oil	12.8 : 1
Tea Seed Oil	31.8 : 1
Peanut Oil	32 : 0
Palm Oil	45.9 : 1
Corn Oil	46.1 : 1
Sesame Oil	137 : 1
Cottonseed Oil	259.4 : 1
Grapeseed Oil	676.1 : 1

3. Other tips to select healthy cooking oil

- Use only safe and natural cooking oils. Cooking oil must not contain harmful substances like erucic acid or gassypol. Level of erucic acid in edible oil must not exceed 5%. Consuming erucic acid in large amount may harm the heart by causing myocardial fibrosis. Gossypol may lead to chronic poisoning and effect fertility. Erucic acid is commonly found in canola oil while gossypol is often present in cottonseed oil.

- When cooking dishes that involve high heat stir-frying, select cooking oils that have relatively higher smoke point

- Oil is high calorie regardless of whether it is derived from animal or plant. So be mindful on how much you consume.

We are proud that E.Excel has launched the Blended Cooking oil that mixed Perilla Seed oil and Macademia Oil for healthy reason.

To understand more, view the youtube link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8JJqFngC7E&feature=player_embedded

Can we re use cooking oil

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Singapore, A Nation of Pill Poppers?

Are you taking the right food? Be a wise consumer?

"She takes and assortment of vitamins and supplement for a joint - costing her $350 a month.."

Do you know that taking vitamins do more harm than good? As compared to whole food?

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/are-you-still-taking-vitamin.html


Whole Food vs Synthetic vitamins, which one will you choose? Similar to Orange vs Vitamin C, which one will you choose? Of course we choose whole food, that's back to 50 years ago, people take whole food yet they are healthier.

Be a Wise Consumer

"Some supplements may also interact with prescribed or over the counter medications"

"High daily doses of certain vitamins can cause more harm than good to the body", said Dr Beng Teck Liang. For example, high doses of vitamin C have been known to cause kidney stone.

Do understand about the side effect here:

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/07/what-are-side-effects-of-overdosing.html

Understand more on what is Nutritional Immunology Food, which is whole food.

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/why-i-consume-nutritional-immunology.html




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How to recover from Eczema with Nutritional Immunology Lifestyle

Lately came across of many cases related to eczema and allergy, that is bothering kids and adult. Some are even lasting for more than 20 years!

Look at how this is affecting my friend's baby girl!

Let's look at what's Eczema, and how it relates to Immune System

We have the best doctor within us, which is our Immune System, some of the immune organs in above picture

Eczema an auto-immune disease

Immune system malfunction in 3 ways.

Weaken immune system -  weak immune system leaves us prone to highly infectious disease like SARS, frequent flu and cold, hand foot mouth disease or even cancer.


Hypersensitivity of immune system -  The immune system can malefaction by OVER-REACTING towards non-threatening agents. When this happens, we get an allergic reaction. 

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says that allergies can strike at any time. 

Blind-folded immune system - Our immune system is programmed to distinguish between enemy cells and the body's own cells. Autoimmune happen when our immune system can't differentiate both

Watch Nutritional Immunology in 8 minutes in Channels New Asia

Inflammation lead to auto-immune disease (Eczema)

Inflammation leads to Leaky Gut Syndrome -> Auto-Immune disease -> Eczema

Inline with the article above, A gut which has become inflamed will become very porous, (much more porous than it should be), and will allow large food proteins, bacteria, fungi, metals and toxic substances straight into our blood stream.

This is called Increased Intestinal Permeability 

Consuming Meat and Dairy actually increase the risk of auto-immune disease, read up below to know why

To further add on:
Read up more in following articles as well

Why cow's milk is bad and easily lead to allergy?

How certain ingredient in formula milk lead to allergies, eczema and asthma in kid? 

That's the reason why I always tell my friend to take plant based milk, over dairies or even formula milk.


The only way is to take in more food with are high in antioxidant and anti-inflammation properties. 

Does Steroid cream helps?

All in all, steroid suppresses our immune system. And it's going to be life time!

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20050316/why-steroids-are-bad-for-you

Some of the eczema cream are harmful!

Worst is that, using it for long term will lead to Tropical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome. Which is worst.

"The product was advertised on various online platforms supported by numerous testimonials, claiming to be a “superior alternative to cure skin disorders” when other medical treatments fail. It also claimed to be “100 per cent safe and natural” and “tested to be steroids-free” on its website.

The mother of the patient was advised to stop using the product immediately when HSA’s tests revealed the product to contain very high levels of arsenic.

Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal and can cause skin irritations, rashes and blisters, HSA said. Widespread, prolonged application and accidental ingestion may cause arsenic poisoning, with symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, heart-related problems, breathing difficulties and numbness of the limbs

How Oxyginberry helps in Eczema?
 Oxyginberry is made from Cactus, Cactus Fruits, Ginseng Berry, Seaweed, Grape Seed and Rose. All are high in phytochemicals and antioxidants which are immune strengthen nutrients that nourish our immune system.

Ginseng berry in Oxyginberry is great in keeping the skin moisture as it's very high in antioxidant. Often, when we have eczema, skin tends to be very dry or even cracked. 

Cactus and cactus fruits helps to speed up wound healing, internally and externally, especially when we have eczema, we tends to keep scratching due to itch all over the skin. Besides, it has great anti-inflammatory property. Thus, reducing inflammation naturally, unlike steroid cream. 

Rose and grape seed, both are good in anti-inflammatory and anti-bacteria

Besides, eczema is an auto-immune diseases. In order to balance our immune system, we need food which is high in antioxidant, phytochemicals and polysacharrides. 

Oxyginberry helps in balancing immune system, thus won't fall sick easily. 

Read: why Parents love oxyginberry?

Oxyginberry is effective!
Mild Eczema and serious eczema

One of my friend who has eczema for more than 10 years, especially on face and hand. She was on steroid cream for long period of time.

Prolong using of steroid cream lead to skin thinning, and whenever she walk under the sun, she feels the burning sensation.

I am great that with oxyginberry, her immune system is nourished and she is able to perform normal life, without suffering from itch and multiple series of sleepless night.

Another lady who suffer from eczema for more than 20 years. And with the right nourishment, she gain back her health and confident

Sharing from another friend who has eczema.

"I was diagnosed with discoid eczema sometime around Sept 2011. It started with a tiny sore on the leg without any rhyme or reason. It was incredibly itchy. I thought nothing of it but that was the start of my suffering. It soon spread throughout my whole body except my face. I went to the National Skin Centre to seek treatment but all the consultant could do for me is to prescribe creams, steriods and put me under ultraviolet lighting. It got to a point where I could not eat anymore antibiotics and steorids because it would cause me liver damage. It was a very distressing experience as I see my once perfect skin to that of a body filled with itchy and weepy sores. I could not go out wearing bermudas or short sleeved shirts as I get strange stares around me. Kids would avoid me and ask stay closer to their mothers.

I began seeking alternative medication e.g. acupuncture, TCM but there was no avail even though I had spent thousands of dollars on trying to cure the condition. I dreaded the nights because it was so itchy I cannot sleep well and it took everything out of me just to try not to scratch. It was useless. I still scratched and the condition became worsen. I didnt have any energy in the morning as I would sleep late after being exhausted fighting with myself and blood and fluid from the scratches would just stain the bed, evident of my failure to control. There was no end to the suffering, no end to the itchiness, no end in the the dark tunnel. My work suffered to a point I had to leave, as I felt I could not deliver what I wanted to do.

My friend knew of my condition and told me of the Oxyginberry product from E. Excel. Thinking that I had spent so much on finding a cure, what's one more product to buy hope? After a few months of taking , I realised that my sores started to dry up. That was an incredible start for eczema sufferers because once the sores dry, it will reduce the itchiness. Once that itchiness is controlled, then there is a chance for it to heal better as it stops the itch scratch cycle. It wasn't overnight but over a period of 2-3 months there was significant improvements. My scalp, ears, hands, arms started to heal until there was only a dark patch after 6 months of taking the product. I could'nt believe it! I started to sleep better too and I began to live each day with more hope of controlling the disease which had totally wrecked my life. The loss of control over my life was devastating but with Oxyginberry, I was able to regain control of my life and health. And that made all the difference." - Justin


Sharing from a friend who has discoid lupus - an auto-immune disease, similar to eczema

PM to find out more

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Why I choose Elemente brand for my household items?

I believe most of the people choose a brand of shampoo, hair wash, tooth paste, skin care, or even cosmetic based on advertisement? Instead of understanding the ingredients.

That was me earlier!

However, after understanding more about Nutritional Immunology. I realized that being a wise consumer is very important. I am able to be wise consumer in reading labels when it comes to my external application products.

So why Elemente? Definitely - Safety is the key

1. MSDS testing. Which majority of skin care or cosmetic may not go through the similar testing.

2. Tooth paste that is free of triclosan, fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate and abrasives. And that's safe even for baby to prevent them from swallowing.

3. Purity and safety of raw materials.

Doesn't contain impurities of ingredients like below:

4. Choosing a quality raw materials that's safe. and free of below:

5. Strong NI education that allows me as wise consumer

6. Effective!

With the 6 precious ingredient - Cactus, Cactus fruits, Ginseng Berry, Grape Seed, Rose, and Seaweed

Read up more!

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/08/what-harmful-ingredients-to-take-note.html

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What harmful ingredients to take note in household items?

Do you know what are the chemical burdens to our body?

Do you think that things that we use topically are less or more harmful than the food that we consume? The answer is it may be more harmful. 

You may be surprised to learn that substances that we breath in or absorb through the skin may go directly to our blood stream if the substances are very tiny, therefore affecting our body system if the substances are harmful. 

Whereas food that we eat at least will go thru our stomach to let gastric juice to kill the germs for us first. Hence, always beware of the harmful chemical ingredients in our house hold items. 

1. Fluoride - Found in toothpaste and drinking water. Research has revealed that fluoride increases cancer risk. 

2. Formaldehyde - In disinfectants, shower gels, body lotions. Classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. 

3. Lead and Mercury - In whitening skin care and toys. Could harm nerves, digestion, urination, endocrine system, bones and others. Lead in placenta and breast milk can harm fetuses and infants. 

4. Nonylphenol - In cosmetics, plastics, pesticides. Could cause low sperm counts and malformed genitalia. 

5. Perchloroethylene (perc) - In dry cleaning solvents. Linked to increased risk of certain cancers. 

6. Phenol - In plastics, paints and some medicines. Could harm brain, nose, throat, lungs and heart. 

7. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) - Found in Shampoos, toothpaste, foaming bath oil. In 1983, the Journal of American College of Toxicology reported that animals exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, depression, laboured breathing, diarrhoea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death. 

8. Triclosan - Found in toothpaste, hand wash, shower gels, toys, clothing. Research from the US shows that triclosan mixed with chlorinated water releases chloroform. When absorbed chloroform thru the skin, it may cause depression, liver disorder and even cancer. 

9. Turpertine - In show polish, paint thinner. Breathing or swallowing turpentine causes kidney and bladder irritation. 

10. Vitamin C - Found in whitening skin care. Too much cause redness, swelling and sensitive reaction. 

In fact, many times, unknowingly, the infants are already exposed to chemical pollution in the womb!! 

The EWG (The Environmental Working Group) has shown a study's result that 232 different chemicals in the cord blood of 10 babies who were exposed to the substances while still in the womb. 

The study tested for chemicals found in nearly every American household. The findings represented the first reported detections in American newborns for 21 contaminants. Among them:

1. Bisphenol A (BPA) - to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins that are made into hard plastic infant formula bottles, water bottles, metal food cans, safety helmets, glasses, TV, computer, CDs. BPA is linked to cancer, cognitive and behavioural impairment, endocrine system disruption, reproductive and cardiovascular system abnormalities, diabetes, asthma, and obesity.

2. Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) - fire retardant for circuit board. Interferes with thyroid function and may inhibit the production of T cells to fight viruses and bacteria.

3. Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA or C4) - used to make non-stick, grease-, stain- and water-resistant coatings for consumer products. It is linked to cancer, birth defects and infertility.

4. 8 Previously undetected polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - used in industrial lubricants, coolants and insulating materials. According to the US government and academic scientists, PCBs have been shown to damage the immune system, disrupt the endocrine system and developing brain.

To date, EWG studies have found out 414 industrial chemicals, pollutants, and pesticides in 186 people from newborns to grandparents.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has only tested about 200 of its inventory of more than 80000 chemicals in the market and has banned only 5!!

It takes more than food safety to be healthy!! 

We have a choice indeed to safeguard our family's health by choosing the personal care and household products that are safe.

Be a wise consumer. Always check the ingredient label upon getting any product in the market. Make sure at least it's free of harmful chemicals as listed above.

Read up more!

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/08/why-i-choose-elemente-brand-for-my.html

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Beware of the DHA and EPA in baby milk powder, is it synthetically made or natural?

As advocated by Nutritional Immunology, being natural and wholesome is important to strengthen our immune system.

However, there are a lot of advertisements to encourage mummies to get the baby milk powder fortified with DHA and EPA. Do you know how does those DHA and EPA made from?

Extracted from articles from Mercola

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/01/gmo-infant-formula.aspx

In summary from articles:

How Did Unapproved Ingredients Make it into Baby Food?

Martek's DHA and ARA products are synthetic attempts at omega-3 fats that have been in the U.S. marketplace since 2002, and in organic products since 2006. They are chemically extracted from certain types of algae and fungi that have never before been part of the human diet, and have never been approved by the USDA. Yet they have made their way into your baby's bottle.


GMOs, Lies, and Petrochemicals

• Martek's synthetic oils are extracted using a toxic petrochemical solvent called hexane – a process that's just about as NON-organic as you can get

• Undisclosed synthetic ingredients, prohibited for use in organics (including the sugar alcohol mannitol, modified starch, glucose syrup solids, and "other" undisclosed ingredients)

• Recombinant DNA techniques and other forms of genetic modification of organisms; mutagenesis; use of GMO corn as a fermentation medium

• Heavily processed ingredients that are far from "natural"

Your Body Knows These "Nutrients" are Fake

Although DHA and ARA from real foods are indeed important nutrients, the synthetic versions are not even remotely the same. They are foreign to your body, and to your infant's body, which is why many babies are having terrible adverse reactions.

The Perfect Formula for Diarrhea, Vomiting and Gastrointestinal Pain

The Cornucopia Institute has compiled a summary² of hundreds of adverse reports submitted to the FDA about possible intolerance to DHA/ARA-supplemented infant formula. Including,

Severe gas

Diarrhea and vomiting

Gastric reflux

Constipation and bowel obstruction

Agitation, fussiness, crying, and severe distress

Given a choice, which will you choose? and which you think it's Natural?



Check out articles on Animal Protein vs Plant Proteins!

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.com/2014/03/is-your-kid-taking-cows-milk-still.html



Cheers
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Preventing Broncitis with Nutritional Immunology

Lately has been seeing a lot of story about bronchitis, and for the acute case it could be deadly.

Let's understand more about bronchitis.

It's a inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, which usually coming into either acute form or chronic form.

Acute bronchitis - 90% of them are due to virus infection, only 10% of them are caused by bacteria infection.

Chronic bronchitis - Chronic bronchitis usually develops due to recurrent injury to the airways caused by inhaled irritants, e.g. pollutants or smoking.

Most of the case for kids, the bronchitis occurs is acute one. But do you know how to differentiate whether it's due to bacteria or virus?

Bacteria - more complex organisms. If it's bacteria infection, the mucous we are seeing is green/yellowish, in color.

Virus - non living. If it's virus infection, the mucous we are seeing is transparent in color.

Next, mother always ask. I will get doctor to give me antibiotic and that will resolve the problem. Isn't it the case??

Antibiotic doesn't kill virus






















For the case of bronchitis, do take note if it's due to virus or bacteria infection and leading to inflammation.

Do take note on the side effects of the medication used for bronchitis also.

The US FDA has warned against misuse of antibiotics, stating that "bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections are remarkably resilient and can develop ways to survive the drugs meant to kill or weaken them. This antibiotic resistance is due largely to the increasing use of antibiotics."

Some NSAIDS (non steroid anti inflammatory drug are used to stop the inflammation too.

There is nothing better than our own Immune System to fight against the root cause that cause the bronchitis and stop the inflammation.

So how to let our B cells to fight against those invaders then??

Best is to nourish our immune system with more phytochemicals, antioxidants and polysaccharides.

Read up more why I consume Nutritional Immunology food, especially Oxyginberry which provides a great convenience.

Read up How I stay young and stay healthy?

Oxyginberry

Check out how mummies are benefited from Oxyginberry and preventing bronchitis.

Cheers
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