Dr Jau Fei Chen shares with us how global warming can affect our health in various manner, including the drop in the body’s ability to fight infections, and the potential increase of the body’s inflammation.
What we may not think of is how global warming may also cause the cold-blooded animals to adapt to the rising mercury, mutate and may become warm-blooded animals. When this happens, the viruses that used to be found only in the cold-blooded will eventually be able to jump to the warm-blooded animals. This can cause dire consequences to the warm-blooded animals, including human beings. What we can do now is to eat less meat to reduce the body’s inflammation, consume more plant foods (e.g cactus #millennium) to fight inflammation and at the same time increase our immunity.
The talk offers much insights. The same talk in English will be delivered by Dr EE Zhang in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur next month August. Drop me a text if you are keen to attend! I can have companion 🙂
Do you include sunscreen in your skincare routine? If you have not, better start the soonest 😒 Do not wait for premature pigmentation to appear before you start to do something, it may be well too late…
This happens to someone close to me. He is born with fair, flawless, porcelain skin that women will envy. Yet he found himself too fair. When he was in his 30s, he tanned himself often under the hot blazing sun and even applied some unknown tanning brand lotion. Now he is full of regrets – pigmentation fills up his previous flawless, porcelain face. Pigmentation is something that even with current technology, it cannot be effectively removed. The best reach is only to lighten.
Up to 90% of skin aging and damage is caused by harmful UV rays. UV rays damages the DNA in skin cells, accelerates premature aging, form premature wrinkles, dark spots, and can also lead to skin cancer. Sunscreen application is not a choice, but a necessity for healthy skin.
E.Excel currently has two sunscreen: – Sunny Time SPF 50 PA+++ (30g) lotion-based – Oxyginberry Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ (30g) cream based
Current new launch SunCacti is gel-based. Depending on which you prefer!
One worthy mention – SunCacti is 60g. Double the grams than the predecessors, yet at a lower price 😃 (S$69.76). Kudos to E.Excel that always try to keep price low but not at the expense of quality!
About SunCacti
Lightweight, gel-based
Glides easily and protects while moisturizing
Long-lasting sun protection and hydration
Requires less re-application compared to traditional sunscreen
Sweat-resistant; stays effective through sun, workouts and humidity
Easily removed with a regular facial cleanser
Eco-friendly ingredients and gentle on skin
SPF30 PA+++
Apply a thicker layer, you get SPF50+++ protection
Not to mention calcium pills being a synthetic mineral, can also cause blockage to our artery. E.Excel has Nature’s best real food ingredients that can help us to improve our calcium intake.
Let’s make the correct choice for ourselves and our family.
AI business industry is selling the work that still need to be done by humans, to people that are building models that would replace them.
In this real world of “human eats human” to survive, I am glad I have chosen a more humane business model where we work as a team to help one another gain success and live an ideal life!
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “All disease begins in the gut.”
This proclamation was made over 2000 years ago, yet it is now gaining significant attention. Emerging research is shedding light on the profound connection between gut health and a wide range of diseases, from digestive disorders to autoimmune conditions, mental health issues, and more.
But where is our Gut? The entire digestive tract, from mouth to anus. This includes many organs such as the stomach, small and large intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. A significant portion of the immune system resides in the gut.
An imbalance in the gut microbiome (a diverse community of bacteria in our body) can:
compromise immune function, making the body more susceptible to infections and autoimmune diseases
promote inflammation, contributing to the development and progression of chronic low-level inflammation such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
can lead to food allergies, eating disorders, obesity
may contribute to anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative disorders
can lead to skin dermatitis such as acne and eczema
When there is an imbalance in the gut, it is known as dysbiosis. This can happen if there
are too many “bad” species
not enough “good” species
not enough diversity of species
Once the communication between the gut microbiota and immune cells is disrupted, it can lead to many diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac diseases, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
Gut-brain Connection
Gut-brain connection or gut-brain axis is complex and bidirectional. Signals pass both ways between your digestive system and central nervous system (CNS), health or disease in one can affect the other.
The brain communicates with the body through nerves. Your brain and gut are like besties. The gut is practically like our second brain. More information passes between them than any other body system. There are more nerve cells in the gut than anywhere else in the body outside the brain. Their communication includes hunger and satiety, digestion, mood, stress levels, immunity, behavior, etc. An unhealthy gut may contribute to anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The Gut-skin connection
Gut-skin connection is another intriguing area of research. Conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis may be influenced by gut health.
Signs of a healthy gut
You feel well after eating
You do not experience acid reflux, bloating, or digestive pain
Your bowel movements are fully formed, solid, smooth, brown, with no straining.
You do not notice undigested food, mucus, or blood in your stool
Foods for Gut Health
Dietary Fiber
Dietary Fiber produces high levels of SCFAs (short-chain fatty acids) that help to maintain a healthy intestinal mucosal barrier. Butyrate, a type of SCFA with anti-inflammatory regulates the immune system.
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Omega-3 PUFAs can decrease the growth of Enterobacteria, increase the growth of bifidobacteria, and produce anti-inflammatory chemicals called short-chain fatty acids SCFAs.
Importance Avoid antibiotic overuse. Antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome. Chronic stress can also affect gut health.
Heal your gut and you may be able to heal your body.
A fever is not an illness by itself. It is usually a sign that the immune system is hard at work.
During an infection, the immune system raises the body’s temperature by secreting certain chemicals that increase the production and activity of immune cells. This slows down an invader’s ability to reproduce, resisting its attack.
Lowering a fever may make it more difficult for the immune system to overcome the infection. Fever medications have side effects. Even paracetamol. It can lead to side effects such as the death of liver cells and kidney cells, and neurotoxicity.
I believe most would have heard the news from papers or social media that there are numerous fatalities and over 100 hospitalizations after consuming red yeast rice dietary supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., the Japanese drugmaker.
Red yeast rice consists of rice fermented with a mould culture. It has been used in food, alcoholic drinks, and folk medicines for many centuries around East Asia. The manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said they detected a potentially toxic acid produced by the mould at one of its factories.
Although the precise cause has yet to be determined, investigations have revealed the presence of puberulic acid, a compound derived from blue mold, which is suspected to be linked to the reported illnesses. Red yeast rice is typically produced via fermentation with red yeast, raising the possibility that contamination occurs during the manufacturing processes. Questions are also raised about the factory’s quality control, with the company admitting that its production line had not obtained a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.
I am glad that Nutritional Immunology Products do not undergo any fermentation process involving yeasts or mould culture. E.Excel manufacturing facilities also maintain GMP certification and ensure rigorous quality control and thorough checks for microbial content in each batch produced.
With the intense heat and temperature rise, this is my saviour. Wiping my body with these wipes saves my body from the sticky sweat-feel which can be pretty uncomfortable. Now I can feel fresh the whole day, be it at home or when running outside! It is best applied after bathing.
Bring the wipes with you when you are out there, especially for those who may perspire frequently. You may need repeat wipes 🙂
Elemente Stay Fresh Anti-Bacterial Body Wipes
By the way, these aren’t normal wipes! It uses not just food-grade alcohol, but also silver ions that provide a very lasting anti-bacterial effect. Safe for children as well.
The benefits of silver ions:
Silver kills bacteria in three main ways:
By creating holes and puncturing the microbial cell wall.
By disrupting the bacteria’s metabolism and energy production.
By disrupting bacterial DNA and stopping it from replicating.
In other words, the wipe is also good in preventing bed sores, for skin areas that are proned to infections, and areas that may generate bad odour.
PreDiabetes is the first topic zoomed in by Dr. EE for the year 2024.
It is good to know more about this topic because Singapore has the second highest proportion of Diabetics in developed nations, after the U.S.A 🙁
Prediabetes damages the heart, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. The disease lowers our immunity and increases the risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
Prediabetes can be asymptomatic as mentioned in her webinar, so it is good to know what may contribute to a higher risk of the disease. She cited a few, including being overweight, obesity, and a family history of diabetes. The good news is, prediabetes is reversible! However, if this period is not addressed and the condition prolongs, one risks getting Type 2 Diabetes – a disease that no one will want to have a fling with in their life.
Life quality will be affected. You can get tired easily as the body has issues converting the glucose to energy; one can succumb to diseases such as kidney failure, blindness, depression, blood vessel damage, and nerve damage that can lead to amputation.
Prevention is always better than cure. There is no magical pill by the doctors for the cure. We have to depend on ourselves. The following tips are by Dr EE on reversing prediabetes. A reversal can take from weeks to months, depending on one’s determination!
Lifestyle Changes That Can Reverse Prediabetes:
Exercise Regularly. Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and helps muscles to use blood sugar for movement, which leads to lower blood sugar levels.
Consume Plain Green Tea. Chronic inflammation can lead to diabetes. For instance, inflammation can impair the functions of beta cells that produce insulin; inflammation can also disrupt the cells’ signal pathways and promote insulin resistance, plaque formation in the arteries. Green tea contains catechins which can reduce inflammation.
Eat Breakfast before 8.30am. Blood sugar is naturally higher in the mornings to provide us the fuel and get us moving! Eating breakfast stimulates insulin production, allowing our body cells to take up the glucose in the bloodstream. Eating early in the day reduces insulin resistance and lowers blood sugar levels.
Stay Hydrated. Water helps the kidneys flush out excess sugar through the urine. Studies show people who drank more water had a lower risk of developing high blood sugar levels. If you are not drinking enough water, the body’s natural response is to hold the water, including holding on to the sugar.
Eat More Fiber Fiber slows down the digestion of carbohydrates and delays its absorption into the blood. Fiber promotes a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels.
Get Enough Sleep Lack of sleep affects glucose metabolism which can lead to insulin resistance.
Eat Healthy Snacks More Frequently Eating smaller portions makes it easier for the body to manage, leading to a more stable blood sugar level. It provides the body with a consistent energy supply.
Maintain A Healthy Weight Excess fats in the body cause inflammation, especially abdominal fats, and fats around the organs. These can affect many functions in the body. For example, fat accumulation around the pancreas can impair pancreatic function and affect insulin production and regulation. Once these fats (weight) are reduced, insulin sensitivity will be improved!
I am happy that E.Excel TrifloraTea has been my staple drink. With Triflora, I can ensure I have ample fluid intake. Somehow with just plain water, my fluid intake tends to be low :_) With its natural ability to reduce inflammation and high antioxidant levels, this is the tea which I definitely will not want to miss.
(Ingredients: Green tea leaves, jasmine flower, ginseng, chrysanthemum flower) Nice drink to rejuvenate your mind and de-stress
E.Excel never fail to launch a new product(s) every year. The latest one is OliOli (2023)!
As an avid consumer and Independent Distributor, me and my Distributors can always have something new to look forward to, something new to consume, some new effects to experience, and some new excitements to share!!
E.Excel OliOli 丞燕【欧密】
It comes in time for covid as I find this product good at reducing overall body’s inflammation.
OliOli comes with a box of 30 sachets, S$100 before GST. The ingredients for OliOli are: Olive leaf, black goji berry, and jujube fruit (red dates).
Many are familiar with olive fruit, but not olive leaf; yet its antioxidant level is higher than the fruit for its phenolic compounds.
Olive leaf also has a high content of valuable bioactive phytochemicals, such as phenolic derivatives, phytosterols, and rutin. It can protect the heart, improve blood pressure, and reduce LDL. Some use it to prevent gout.
OliOli also contains black goji berry, a rare food as it grows at high altitudes and is pricky to harvest.
Both red goji and black goji contains phytochemicals phenolics. But the specific phenolics in each of them give them different colors! Red goji are high in carotenoids while black goji are high in petunidin derivatives. Its antioxidant levels are five times higher than red goji. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties which are derived from its LRGP3 polysaccharides. Nutrients in black goji may significantly reduce gout-related inflammation, may aid inflammatory bowel disease as it can inhibit colonic inflammation, and can help to reduce triglycerides, total cholesterol and improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Black goji anthocyanins could improve memory capacity and reduce neuronal oxidative stress and inflammation in the hippocampus tissue. The anthocyanins can also encourage the growth of healthy human gut microbiota. Black goji can also improve the body’s T cells and B cells proliferation, and macrophage activities. What a list of benefits!
Lastly the ingredient Jujube. Jujube is also a very nutritious fruit with a variety of polysaccharides, polyphenols, fiber, vitamins, and minerals; often used to reduce inflammation. It aids kidney health and can improve the production of red blood cells.
Research has shown that jujube helps to increase iron for the formation of new red blood cells, and improves blood pressure. Polysaccharide in Jujube induces the proliferation of lymphocytes in the spleen.
A sachet that contains just these three precious ingredients in high concentration, yet costs less than S$4… no wonder it is said Nutritional Immunology products are getting cheaper.
