My 2nd Pregnancy Journey

I'm getting excited as in another 3 months' time, I am going to welcome my second child into my family! =) 

I hope he is growing healthily in my womb now... =) 

How I nourish during my second pregnancy with E.Excel wholesome food products?

Basically, there are quite a lot of E.Excel wholesome food products I'm taking. 

Let me share on the most basic and important wholesome products for pregnancy.

1. Why OXYGINBERRY BEVERAGE?

• For better blood circulation to my baby, hence better transport of Oxygen and Nutrients
• To combat fatigue, keep me more alert
• Enhance immune system to prevent infections  
• Calm my emotion 
• Better support on my uterus and stomach with better self-production of collagen
• More info:

https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2016/08/oxyginberry-wonders-of-6-superfoods.html

2. Why NUTRIFRESH?

• To get Plant-based protein and basic vitamins and minerals to ensure growth of new cells 
• Why NOT i choose Cows' milk?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/06/soy-protein-or-animal-protein.html

• To get Folate from soy and green leafy vegetables to prevent birth defect 
• Why NOT i choose Folic Acid Pills?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/07/folic-acid-pills-vs-folate-from-fruits.html

• To get Calcium from soy bean
• Why NOT i choose Vitamin Pills or Calcium Pills?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/05/vitamin-pills-may-shorten-lifespan.html

• In summary, to replace cow's milk (animal protein), folic acid pill, vitamin pills and calcium pills 

3. Why O-SEED?

• To get plant-based Omega 3 (from kiwi seed and chia seed) for brain development 
• No fishy taste like fish oil
• No ocean contamination 
• Rich in fiber also 
• To replace fish oil supplement 
• Why NOT i choose Fish Oil supplement?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/omega-3-fatty-acid-how-to-make-wise.html

4. Why VEGAPLEX?

• To get plant-based iron (from ABM mushroom), Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C (from Acelora Cherry)
• Why NOT i choose Iron Pills?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/01/iron-important-element.html

5. Why 1-SHAPE LITE?

• Made of Psyllium husk, Soy bean and American Ginseng
• To prevent constipation from sufficient Psyllium Husk
• American Ginseng gives me more stamina 
• Soy bean gives me soy protein besides Nutrifresh

6 .Why ORCHESTRA?

• For a better cleansing in my body 
• To enhance my liver function for a better detox 
• To prevent high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease 
• To prevent built up of visceral fat - so easier to slim down after delivery

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/longevity-herbs-kumazasa-ashitaba.html

I hope the above provides a good reference for all pregnant ladies for a better nourishment during pregnancy! =) 

May all pregnant ladies have a smooth pregnancy experience and delivery of a healthy baby! 

• Any pregnant ladies have benefited?

1. Pregnant ladies' nourishment

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/11/testimonial-for-pregnancy.html

2. E.Excel babies
http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/05/eexcel-babies.html

3. How I nourish my first pregnancy?
http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/nourishment-during-my-pregnancy-journey.html

4. My Post natal experience:
https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2016/10/my-healthy-pregnancy-and-delivery.html

Warmest Regards, 
Joselyne
Nutritional Immunology Consultant
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TRIFLORA agar-agar

During a hot sunny day, it's definitely nice to have TRIFLORA agar-agar as a dessert. 

Why I Choose TRIFLORA?

• made of Green Tea, Sweet Tea Vine, Jasmine Flower, and Chrysanthemum Flower

• Cleanse our body from accumulation of heavy metals, preservatives, air pollution, toxic chemicals

• The super foods in the TRIFLORA helps to boost metabolism, detoxifies the body and helps the immune system function smoothly

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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Superfoods Rich in Calcium, Amino Acid

1. Barley 

• high in amino acids, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and beta-glucan. 

• Beta-glucan promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon and helps prevent absorption of fats and cholesterol in the intestine.

2. Pumpkin flower 

• high in carotene. 

• May be effective against conditions such as insomnia, high blood pressure and stroke, and may improve heart function.

3. Bee Pollen

• Rich in amino acids that are essential to life. 
• Easy for the body to assimilate, bee pollen may strengthen the immune system and circulatory system, halt the hardening of arteries. 

• Other nutrients in bee pollen include lecithin and large amounts of vitamins A, C, D, E and B-complex.

4. Pearl

• high calcium content makes it an ideal supplement for good health. 

• Pearl’s calcium can be very potent in stimulating bone marrow cells and new bone formation. 

• Researchers have concluded that pearl can improve nervous system function, contributing to pearl’s anti-aging effects. 

• Pearl may also help improve skin condition and the digestive system.

Why NOT taking Calcium Pills to get Calcium mineral?

Read the below:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/05/vitamin-pills-may-shorten-lifespan.html

Let's Be a Wise Consumer! 

As a convenient source, 

AROMANTIC POWDER is an excellent wholesome food product made of the above super foods: 

• Barley, Bee Pollen, Pumpkin Flower and Pearl

• It's a fragrant product which smells like coffee (due to roasted barley) but no caffeine content. 

• It's rich in Calcium, Amino Acid and help digestion and aid sleep.

More info about Aromantic Powder:

http://www.eexcelasia.com/EN/Product/EV/YYMJ/product2.aspx

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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Fried Noodle with VegeColor

We can also sprinkle VegeColor into fried noodles! 

That's how I usually eat my fried noodle. :) 

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

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Milo with Aromantic Powder for tea break

My tea break ! 

A cup of hot Aromantic Milo beverage simply warms my body. 

I mix milo with a pack of Aromantic powder. 

Can add E-Sweet if want the beverage to be sweeter. :) 

Why I Choose Aromantic Powder?

• To get healthier source of Calcium and Amino Acids
• Read more:

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/06/superfoods-rich-in-calcium-amino-acid.html

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Fish Soup with VegeColor

Do you experience asking for more vegetables from the stall owner in the food court? 

Usually I would love to ask for more vegetables, however there is still limited variety and amount of vegetable added. 

So now it has become my habit to put VegeColor in my bag, as I can easily open a sachet of VegeColor and add into the food I ordered! :)

The below is the fish soup with VegeColor!

It tastes simply awesome!!! :D

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

Together, we live a healthier lifestyle!

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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How to prepare a simple noodle with VegeColor

My helper helped me cook a bowl of noodles in the morning. There are only limited vegetables and some meat inside.

Certainly, I know it's more enough vegetables inside. 

As usual, I open a pack of VegeColor and pour all into the noodle! 

Here's a simple nutritious noodle meal added VegeColor as the soup base now! 

The taste of VegeColor is always so great! I love it! :) 

To find out more, read below: 

Why I choose VegeColor?

http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/03/new-recipe-with-vegecolor.html

Together, we live a healthier lifestyle!

Warmest Regards, 

Joselyne

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Plant A Tree Program

It's a meaningful charity project in E.Excel - Plant A Tree Program. 

On a beautiful sunday morning on 12-April-2015, we, a group of volunteers went to the destination place in Singapore to carry out our volunteer task of planting 50 trees there. 

 

The objective of planting trees there is to make the place (mangroves) to become a nature reserve in near future. 

Here we started. 

After demonstration by the local in charged who are expert in tree planting, we selected a small tree and started our task! 

1. Carrying the tree to the spot

The small tree itself carry some weight also. Can you imagine it required min 2 persons to carry together! 

2. Digging a hole 

 

The hole cannot be too shallow or deep, but be just nice! Digging task with the heavy tools is not easy also especially for ladies. 

Really thankful to Meg and Jenny who helped in the whole process as I can't really do the above job as expecting my 2nd child =) 

3. Putting the tree into the hole

4. Watering the Tree 

Final procedure - watering the plant!!! I can do this job! =) 

It was a SUPER HOT day! Everyone was sweating profusely! 

However, we had a sense of satisfaction after seeing the small tree has been planted here!!!

Not only 1 tree, but there are a total of 50 trees planted here in this project!! 

Thanks to E.Excel for giving us a precious and meaningful opportunity to make the world a better place to live!! 

Our tree, please grow well! We will come back to see you in near future! =) 

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How Can I Contribute back to the Society?

Yesterday I had a conversation with my husband that what we want our child to be like when she grows up. 

We then talked to the point which we want her to contribute back to the world. 

To my husband, even giving a smile to people is also considered making the world better as lightening up a person's day with a beautiful smile. I agreed also. Ha Ha 

After we reached home, I was arranging my piles of letters and happened to see the below letter from SASCO.

It was an appreciation letter from SASCO which thanked me for my monthly donation to them in 2014. 

It's a little help that comes from my heart which I hope I can help the poor elderly in Singapore to have a better place to live in. =) 

I hope I can do more to contribute back to the society. 

Joselyne 

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Experience DIY yourself in coloring your hair with E.Excel Coloring Kit

Testimonial from my friend who loves the hair dye from E.Excel after first use! :) 

The coloring kit is very mild but give a good coloring result! 

The chemical smell is also almost not there. 

It won't cause much itchiness in scalp too. 

 I personally dye my hair using the color kit before also. 

After washing, your hair will be very silky and smooth also.

Highly recommend you to use it if you always DIY for your hair coloring.

Or if you don't want to harm your scalp and hair too much by coloring frequently, you can choose E.Excel coloring kit! :) 

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High Blood Pressure Medicine - Side Effects

High blood pressure has become one of the most common heart diseases nowadays. 

Many people may think that with medicine prescribed for high blood pressure, it means they are safe and the problems solved. However do you know that side effects of these medications bring harm to your health in the long run?

Have you heard of people end up going for kidney dialysis (kidney failure) after medicine intake for many many years? 

What are common high blood pressure side effects?

Different classes of blood pressure medications have different side effects.

Diuretics

Diuretics can lead to an increase in potassium loss, known as hypokalemia, which, in turn can affect muscular function -- including the muscles of the heart. There is also an increased risk for gout with diuretics -- as well as the possibility of weakness, thirst, dehydration, and increased urination. Changes in blood sugar levels are also possible. Skin reactions, some severe, are possible with thiazide diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide). Potassium-sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone (Aldactone) may cause breast enlargement in males.

Beta blockers

Beta-blockers cause the heart to slow down and so some of their side effects can be traced to that mechanism of action. Dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and fainting are possible. Beta-blockers also affect the respiratory system, so other side effects include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Beta-blockers should not be withdrawn suddenly, as that could result in a heart attack or sudden death.

ACE inhibitors

The most common side effect from ACE Inhibitors is also an unusual one -- a dry cough. Usually it goes away with continued use of the drug, but that could take weeks. ACE Inhibitors could reduce blood pressure too much, resulting in hypotension which could, in turn lead to headache, dizziness, fainting, and reduced kidney function.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

The most common side effect from the angiotensin receptor blockers(ARBs) is an increased potassium level in the blood, known ashyperkalemia. Dizziness is also common, along with fatigue. Upper respiratory tract infections have also been reported -- along with gastrointestinal issues such as upset stomach and diarrhea.

Calcium channel blockers

Up to a third of patients may experience the following side effects with calcium channel blockers: Swelling of the ankles and other extremities, flushing, and dizziness. Other common side effects include heartburn and nausea.

Alpha blockers

A common, transient, but distressing initial side effect of the alpha blockers is postural hypotension. This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. It can be severe enough to cause dizziness or even fainting. In addition, the alpha blockers can result in increased heart rate, headache, nausea, and weakness.

Methyldopa

Methyldopa is mostly well tolerated, but some patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, headache, and dry mouth.

Central agonists

Up to 40% of patients taking clonidine (Catapres) will experience dry mouth and about a third will have drowsiness, headache, and sleepiness. Other common side effects include constipation, dizziness, and local skin reactions with use of the Catapres-TTS skin patch. Reserpine use is linked with possible side effects including nightmares, stuffy nose, depression, and an inability to fall asleep. Diarrhea and heartburn are also possible. Guanadrel and guanethidine can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues – as well as dizziness and drowsiness.

Vasodilators

Taking minoxidil might result in excessive body hair growth, as well as weight gain and dizziness. Hydralazine is linked to headaches, heartpalpitations, swelling around the eyes, and aches and pains in the joints.

(source: http://www.rxlist.com/high_blood_pressure_hypertension_medications-page8/drugs-condition.html)

PROTECTION and PREVENTION:
Do protect your kidney and liver if you or your loved ones are taking medications for the high blood pressure condition.

It will never be too late to protect these organs before they are damaged day by day by the chemical substances in the medicine. 

Wholesome Food Product Recommendation: 
1. ENCORE : to nourish and protect Liver
2. REFRESH: to nourish and protect Kidney
3. ORCHESTRA: Good for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. 

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Millet Porridge

I started cooking millet porridge with carrot and O-SEED for my girl.

First try on Millet! 

Great she is good with millet porridge! :)

Cheers 

Joselyne 

Parent Must Read: Shall my kid's tonsils get removed if keep having inflammation?

To all Parents, I think it's important to read the below about tonsils.

Source: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/jun/20/long-term-risks-may-outweigh-advantages-of/?print=1

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Tonsils. Oh, how we may come to miss them.

For much of the baby boomer set, losing them was a rite of childhood, with tonsils nipped out at the rate of a million or so procedures a year.

The trade-off for a few miserable days in the hospital and the unrequited promise of unlimited post-operative ice cream (we were usually too nauseous to eat much) was supposed to be fewer sore throats and ear aches, trips to the doctor and missed days of school.

These days, ear, nose and throat specialists perform about half as many tonsillectomies as they did in the 1950s and '60s to correct a broader range of problems in both children and adults, from sleep apnea to a rare type of kidney infection.

Various studies and reviews over the past few decades have collectively concluded that while the procedure may help certain individuals, most of its advantages, as far as infections go, seem to last only a couple of years.

Medical societies ranging from the Infectious Disease Society of America to the American Academy of Pediatrics have either concluded that removing tonsils, with or without the adenoids, does little or no good for things such as middle ear infections or should be considered only for extreme and frequent strep throat infections that can't be otherwise medicated.

More recently, the other tonsil shoe has been dropping in research that suggests some negative long-term side effects from losing the little organelles.

First, reports published in 2009 and again this year note that children who have their tonsils out, with or without adenoid removal, are at increased risk for obesity.

The researchers in both studies speculate that kids freed from the constant assault of sore throats may simply be more inclined to eat, or that frequent illness actually may impede growth and that children go into a growth spurt after the surgery. They also note that parents may tend to overfeed children who suddenly no longer are picky eaters.

Earlier this year, Swedish researchers reported that having tonsils or the appendix removed before age 20 slightly increased patients' risk for suffering a heart attack at a young age — by 44 percent for the tonsils and 33 percent for the appendix.

There was no apparent similar effect for losing the organs after that age, however.

The researchers, from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, note that both organs are part of the lymphoid system that supports the body's immune response.

They speculate that removing the organs may affect the immune system over the long term in a way that increases inflammatory damage to the heart and major arteries. But because the organs seem to have reduced function after adolescence, the study was limited to those who had surgery before age 20.

"Given the strong biological and epidemiological evidence linking inflammation with coronary heart disease, one might anticipate that surgical removal of the tonsils and appendix, with the consequent effects on immunity, might also have a long-term effect on heart disease," said Dr. Imre Janzsky, lead investigator, in a statement about the European Heart Journal report.

He also noted that because the study only looked at Swedes born between 1955 and 1970, the total number of heart attacks was small — only about 400 out of 7.5 million studied, but with a clear tilt toward those who had had appendectomies or tonsillectomies versus a control group.

Janzsky said it's likely that looking at people older than their 50s would show a similar or greater risk of heart disease from having had tonsils or appendix removed.

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Check out other important immune organs in our body: 

http://eehealthyfastfood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/immune-system-best-doctor-in-world.html

Joselyne 

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E.Excel Macau Incentive Trip 2012

E.Excel Macau Incentive Trip in 2012

Another exciting and fun trip =) 

A very nice presidential suite arranged for us

Watched The House of Dancing Water - Awesome performance!! 

 Attended E.Excel 25th Year Anniversary Global Gala Dinner together all E.Excellers from all around the world - USA, Canada, Thailand, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore etc 

Not to miss PuoLo Bao in Macau!! 

A special Freeze-Dried Fruits as a gift collection to us!!

What is freeze-dried food? http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/05/what-is-best-and-safest-food.html

Not forgetting we received again ANG POW (in cash) and a product range which worth US$1K from E.Excel =) 

Over-rewarded!! :D 

Joselyne 

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Must read: Dangers of Vitamin Supplements

Read another article about dangers of vitamin supplements. I used to take a lot of vitamin supplements given by my mum when I was still a student. When I started working, I started to buy OTC supplements like redoxan Vitamin C, fybogel, trying to solve my frequent flu, constipation etc. No one ever taught me to get wholesome plant food health pdts instead of synthetically made ones or chemically extracted ones. I never learn to read labels while choosing these pdts also. Hence, problems have not seen to improve. Worst still, I even recommended to my friends those PDTs also with the heart of helping them but never know the possible risks that these synthetic pdts carry.

Now after knowing about Nutritional immunology, I started to learn all these knowledge, health condition improved when my wisdom increases. Hope that my mistakes will not be repeated among ppl surrounding me.

Read more related topic:

http://eehealthyfastfood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/safety-concerns-on-synthetic-vitamin.html

Today read another article about vitamin E and beta carotene supplements: 

Vitamin E, Beta-carotene no help for heart disease, cancer 

WASHINGTON (AFP) - In yet another blow to the US$28 billion (S$35 billion) vitamin industry, a US task force on Monday urged against taking Vitamin E and beta-carotene to ward off heart disease or cancer.

The latest guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force update the 2003 edition by adding Vitamin E and beta-carotene, a supplement that was already known to be ineffective at preventing the two most fatal diseases in America.

The findings are based on a systematic review of scientific studies which found that Vitamin E does not help - and that beta-carotene supplements could actually do more harm than good.

"Beta-carotene can be harmful because it increases the risk of lung cancer in people who are already at increased risk for the disease," said Task Force co-chair Michael LeFevre.

Reference source:

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/vitamin-e-beta-carotene-no-help-heart-disease-cancer-20140225

Today I choose to take organic wholesome plant food products especially Oxyginberry beverage for maintaining my health. And I m glad that it has benefited me, my family, and my friends around me to gain back our health. =)

Find out my own testimonials:

http://eehealthyfastfood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/nourishment-during-my-pregnancy-journey.html

http://eehealthyfastfood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/testimonial-from-myself.html

http://eehealthyfastfood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/oxyginberry-beverage-miraculous-drink.html

Warmest regards, 

Joselyne

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