Is Probiotic really safe for your health?

There are many misconceptions when it comes to nutrition, thus although with the advancement of medical and technology, and more variety of dietary supplements, yet the disease rate is increasing still. 

Where is the missing link? 

one of the biggest MISCONCEPTION on nutrition is about Probiotic. 96

Why A Person Take Probiotic? 
- Promoting gut health
- To address leaky gut syndrome
- Constipation
- Bloated and digestive issues
- to have more good bacteria
- to strengthen the immune system
- and may other reasons

Let's look at probiotic in details. 

What does Probiotic made of and Side effect of taking it?

Probiotics are commonly made of bacterias, the most common one are. These are normally active cultures

1. Lactobacillus acidophilus

2. Lactobacillus rhamnosus

3. Lactobacillus gasseri

4. Bifidobacterium bifidum

In our gut system, we have at least 1,000 SPECIES of bacteria, while cultured probiotic contains just a handful of bacterial species, but in large amount. 

When we are taking large amount of 1 single species or few species of bacteria, it will flush away the existing species of good bacteria in our gut, given the limited amount of space. 

End up the number of species of good bacteria in our gut is lesser, it causes more issue in the long run, and worst, we have to rely on this external species in long run.  This is call REPLACEMENT THERAPY

How do we know? Let's look at label to understand more.

    20 billion cfu of 1 single type of bacteria 

3.2 billion, 400 million, 200 million and 200 million of 4 different species of bacteria only

What happen to other species of existing bacteria in our gut when we load in all these billions and millions of bacteria? 

Our gut may end up only filled up with these few species, instead of the existing 1,000 species. Causing more dependency issue, and in the long run, it will affect gut system health. 

Thus, it's important to read label and be a wise consumer!!

Other than this, different individual has different eating habits.

Amy - who regularly eating healthy food such as salad

Cindy - who regularly eating unhealthy food such as fast food

Do you think the bacteria required in the gut system for both Amy and Cindy are the same? 

Definitely not!!

So both Amy and Cindy taking in the similar type of probiotic that contains a few species of bacteria, it cause adverse side effects, whereby some may have diarrhea.

Additionally, when patinets suffering from acute pacreatitis (rapid inflammation of the pancreas) were adminstered probiotic, 16% patients died, compared to 6% in control group.

Worse of all, it affect the heart health, making those meat eaters who are consuming probiotic getting more susceptible to form TMAO and artery clogging!

If not Probiotic then how? 

A right method should be letting our gut system to SELF PRODUCE good bacteria by our own, so we won't lead to dependency to external sources.

How to let our body to self produce good bacteria?

Definitely, but taking plant foods for healthy gut system

1. Psyllium Husk
It helps to boast the total amount of fibers in one's daily diet, creating harmonious gut environment
It also helps to relieve abdominal pain and discomfort in patients with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

2.Soy Bean
It improves the intestinal environment. It favors the proliferation of beneficial gut bacterias.

3. Fruits
High antioxidants and phytochemicals reduce the free radicals attacks, and reduce inflammation. They will break down into molecules that positively influence beneficial bacteria in gut system.

As a convenience, I will take the convenience food - Everstay D and Vege Color for the combination of all 3 ingredients above.

From the ingredients, it's all wholesome food without any chemical preservatives, thus a great beverage early in the morning to kick start the day :D

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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

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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

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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

Cheers
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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

Cheers

Siew Choon

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Are you into Cold Pressed Juice Cleanse also?

Saw a very interesting article on Cold Pressed Juice Cleanse, that's getting very popular recently. Seems like it's selling everyday like hot cake.

- The 18 bottles required in 3 day cleanse, each containing 500ml of juice, typically cost around $240-$300 or more, depending on which retailer you buy from and whether organic ingredients are used

- A 300ml bottle of organic juice will set you back by $9.80 while a 500ml bottle costs $16.30 (usually single ingredient)

- But a juice only diet is devoid of valuable dietary fiber, which normalises bowel movement and helps to control blood sugar levels.


What about the ingredients like this, Organic and Non-GMO. How much do you think it will be?

Cactus, Cactus Fruits, Ginseng Berry, Rose, Seaweed and Grape Seed

If I tell you it's $7.8 per day, yet with dietary fiber, it's not only for cleanse, but it enhance the ability for our immune system to Defense, Cleanse and Repair, isn't it better?

Read up

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Folate or Folic Acid?

Again, another article that explains well on what is Falate and Folic Acid.

Thanks to Nutritional Immunology, I know the differences well.

Multiple evidence shows the fact that folic acid increases the risk of getting lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer.

http://chriskresser.com/folate-vs-folic-acid

What’s the difference between folate and folic acid?

Folate is a general term for a group of water soluble b-vitamins, and is also known as B9. Folic acid refers to the oxidized synthetic compound used in dietary supplements and food fortification, whereas folate refers to the various tetrahydrofolate derivatives naturally found in food. (1)

The form of folate that can enter the main folate metabolic cycle is tetrahydrofolate (THF). (2) Unlike natural folates, which are metabolized to THF in the mucosa of the small intestine, folic acid undergoes initial reduction and methylation in the liver, where conversion to the THF form requires dihydrofolate reductase. The low activity of this enzyme in the human liver, combined with a high intake of folic acid, may result in unnatural levels of unmetabolized folic acid entering the systemic circulation.

Risks associated with excessive folic acid intake

While the incidence of NTDs in the United States been significantly reduced since folic acid fortification began, there has been concern about the safety of chronic intake of high levels of folic acid from fortified foods, beverages and dietary supplements. (5) One of the major risks associated with excessive intake of folic acid is the development of cancer. (6) In patients with ischemic heart disease in Norway, where there is no folic acid fortification of foods, treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 was associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality. In the United States, Canada, and Chile, the institution of a folic acid supplementation program was associated with an increased prevalence of colon cancer. (7, 8) A randomized control trial found that that daily supplementation with 1 mg of folic acid was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. (9)

Researchers have hypothesized that the excessive consumption of folic acid in fortified foods may be directly related to the increase in cancer rates. Excess folic acid may stimulate the growth of established neoplasms, which can eventually lead to cancer. 

Key message - taking excessive folate (coming from wholesome fruits and vegetables) doesn't cause any side effects. However, excessive folic acid (aka B9) leads to the risk of getting cancer.


Do you know that in our diet, we are often taking a lot of folic acid due to the fortification done in our processed food?

Have a look at the cereals that we take on day to day.

 Can you see once again between natural vs man-made? Wholesome food is the way to go.

Which do you prefer the most?

Which is more natural?


PM to find out more

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Do you know that our body are constantly fighting against inflammation?

Saw the recent news article and get to know about this terms called Inflam-Aging.

This is right, in fact we are under-going silent inflammation on daily basis and free radicals are constantly attacking our own cells.

Some may develop into auto-immune disease and other diseases.

Message is clear, we need more wholesome fruits and vegetables which are high in antioxidant and phytochemicals that helps us to prevent the inflammation from getting chronic.

Oxyginberry provides a safe convenience if you are looking for convenience.

Read up How I stay young and stay healthy


Cheers
Siew Choon
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Nutritional Immunology Food - Good testimonial on eczema!

Congrates to Serene also for her improvement in her eczema!

Before she started Nutritional Immunology food, she has eczema that's affecting her quality life for more than 2 years. She is constantly looking for "effective cream', aka steroid cream or anti-histamine cream. But those are temporary suppressant. After 1 or 2 days, the itch and dry skin comes back again.

Due to the usage of steroid cream, her skins get thinner and thinner and every time when she scratches it will lead to bleeding.....

She took Oxyginberry for 5 months, plus Refresh, GART, other safer and natural skin care series. Congrats to Serene, her eczema didn't came back for more than 1 year. Yet her skin becoming smoother due to collagen and younger skin too!

Oxyginberry/Refresh/GART - How I stay young and stay healthy

Feel free to contact me if you want to find out more on how Nutritional Immunology helps in quality of your life.


Siew Choon
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