Saturday, February 28, 2015

Overuse of Antibiotics has fuelled more infections

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/u-cdc-warns-overuse-antibiotics-fuelled-more-infections-220307828.html?linkId=12567466

U.S. CDC warns overuse of antibiotics has fuelled more infections

By Yasmeen Abutaleb

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Overuse of antibiotics made Americans more vulnerable to a strain of bacteria that caused nearly half a million infections and contributed to at least 29,000 deaths in a single year, U.S. public health officials warned in a study published on Wednesday.

The study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focussed on the Clostridium difficile bacterium, which can cause deadly diarrhoea. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlight how overprescription of antibiotics has fuelled a rise in bacteria that are resistant to treatment.

People who take antibiotics are most at risk of acquiring C. difficile because these medications also wipe out "good" bacteria that protect a healthy person against the infection.

"Antibiotics are clearly driving this whole problem," Clifford McDonald, CDC senior advisor for science and integrity, said on a conference call with reporters.

One in every three infections occurred in patients 65 and older, the study found, with more than 100,000 C. difficile cases found in U.S. nursing homes. The bacteria often spreads through the hands and equipment of health care professionals and hospital surfaces rife with bacteria.

The rate of hospitalizations for C. difficile doubled from 2000 to 2010, according to the study, partly due to the emergence of a particularly dangerous strain, NAP1, that is more likely to cause infection in patients. It can produce a powerful toxin that causes deadly diarrhoea and such severe damage to the bowels that part of the colon must be removed.

The data used in the study are from 2011, and the rate of disease was projected to have continued increasing through 2012.

Part of the increase comes from a more sensitive laboratory test that better detects the infection, McDonald said.

Yet much of the problem still lies in poor detection and diagnosis methods, CDC officials said.

In 2010, for example, Brooklyn teacher Peggy Lillis, 56, developed painful diarrhoea one morning, her son, Christian Lillis, told reporters.

After a telephone consultation, her doctor prescribed medication not suited to treating C. difficile. She died less than 36 hours later, after emergency room physicians diagnosed her with C. difficile.

"C. difficile must be diagnosed quickly and correctly," said Michael Bell, deputy director of CDC's division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.

(Reporting By Yasmeen Abutaleb; Editing by David Gregorio)

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Porridge with O-SEED - to give more Omega-3 for kids

Ever since my girl started taking porridge, as a parent, it comes naturally of how i can make my girl's meal more nutritious. 

Omega-3 has been well-known for brain development. 

Instead of giving fish oil, i used Kiwi Seed and Chia Seed form E.Excel wholesome food product O-SEED for the below reasons:

  • Very rich in Plant-based Omega 3, ALA
  • No fishy taste
  • No contamination 
  • No added preservatives or additives 

So, I have been giving my girl porridge with added O-SEED inside.


 
How a simple porridge with carrot turned out to be a nutritious one after adding O-SEED! =) 

She finished the serving happily! =)  


  • How to mix OSeed into the porridge? 


I made a video on YouTube:


I don't use fish oil omega 3 because:


  • fish oil may cause side effects such as indigestion, heartburn, abdominal bloating and unsafe due to ocean contamination. 


More info:

I don't use flaxseed also as flaxseed has some safety concern:


  • mainly to the presence of toxic cyanogenic compounds that yield a weak, highly poisonous acid. 
  • flax seed contains trypsin inhibitors and a vitamin B6 antagonist.
  • The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends avoiding flax seed during pregnancy and breast-feeding as flax seed can act like the hormone estrogen
  • The effect of flax seed on breast-fed infants is unknown at this time.
  •  Animal studies have shown the negative effects eating flax has on pregnancy and reproductive development. Flax seed might slow clotting. This raises the concern that it could increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

More info:


Pm me at 90909942 if you would like to find out more. :)

Cheers 
Joselyne 

Monday, December 1, 2014

E.Excel Gift Bag

E.Excel 福包 purchased at $100 
But got the products which worth more than $100! :D (Excited)

Items:
10 cups Orchestra 
1 Lavender Body Treatment Lotion
1 Hydrating Exforliating Cream
1 Oxyginberry Firming Essence
1 Rose Essence 
2 packs Rattan Sticks 
1 Enchanting Eye shadow II
1 Lip Gloss 
2 Eye Brow Definer
1 Translucent Loose Powder
1 "Enjoying Health & Longevity with Nutritional Immunology" book written by Dr Chen Jau Fei 
1 tote bag 



elemente,



Cheers
Joselyne 
90909942 

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Business Training by Dr Chen in KL 21-Nov-14

Another exciting event of Dr Chen Jau Fei in KL! 
Dr Chen shared on her entrepreneurship experience when first started the company. We enjoyed our learning trip to KL a lot! 

Pursuing a career by educating the public on Science of Nutritional Immunology has been a passion to me. 

Helping people to gain financial freedom and time freedom has been very meaningful as I achieve a sense of fulfillment in my life.

Being able to donate and contribute back to the society has been a dream that I always long for. 

I am blessed of having a time freedom on my hand which allows to me to spend my time every single minute in every single day to do what I desire. 

I am happy that I am able to do all these now.

It started from the decision that I made 7 years ago - to follow a career path which majority not choosing, but to my belief, It can lead me to an extraordinary life, which I can enjoy after years of putting effort in building it. 

I'm happy I realise my dreams now. :) 
Live your passion!


Dr Chen Jau Fei, e excel, oxyginberry
Shared by Dr Chen Jau Fei


Cheers 
Joselyne 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

E Excel Cooking Oil Talk

The E.Excel Cooking Oil talk is starting soon! 
Stay tune! 

e excel, cooking oil, dr chen jau fei, oxyginberry



We also provide right knowledge to help our clients to be a wise consumer!

Cheers 
Joselyne 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Pregnant ladies' nourishment

I am glad to receive good news from my friend who just gave birth to a healthy and pretty princess recently.



Her pretty princess 


I am happy and feel fulfilled for being able to make a difference in her life by providing a great solution to her during her pregnancy. She was happy to see her baby being delivered healthy and easier to take care of. 

Millennium is a concentrated cactus beverage. 

  • More info about Millennium



Oxyginberry is a wholesome food made up by 6 SUPERFOOD ingredients: 
Cactus, Cactus fruits, Ginseng Berry, Rose, Grape Seed and Seaweed. 

  • More info about Oxyginberry
https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2016/08/oxyginberry-wonders-of-6-superfoods.html


Both are very nourishing for pregnant ladies, in fact healthier and safer than bird nest. 

Being a preggie, I understand that we must be very cautious of what is putting in our mouth as it will affect the growth of our baby. 

For me, I was considered a fortunate one as I learned about Nutritional Immunology way before I was pregnant, also understand entire series of E.Excel wholesome food products in a greater depth about Nutritional Immunology. 

So, I am very confident to consume E.Excel food products in a large amount for my pregnancy nourishment without resorting to any supplements suggested by my gynae. 

i could find replacement in the E.Excel wholesome food product range to get ALL the necessary nutrition required by a preggie =) 

My both pregnancies were also smooth and a great blessing to safely deliver my baby girl and baby boy too.

  • More info about my first, second & third pregnancy journey, please read:
1st Pregnancy: http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/nourishment-during-my-pregnancy-journey.html

2nd Pregnancy: https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/06/my-2nd-pregnancy-journey.html

3rd Pregnancy: http://www.joselynewholesomefood.com/2017/10/the-blessed-arrival-of-my-3rd-baby.html

Throughout my journey as a Nutritional Immunology Consultant, I have also helped many mummy friends on their nourishment with E.Excel food products during their pregnancies too.

Below are some photos of the "E.Excel babies" =) 


If you have any enquiry, feel free to drop me a message via whatsapp +65-9090 9942 or email joselyne.mhchng@gmail.com.

Wishing all mother-to-be have a smooth and enriching pregnancy and safe delivery to a healthy baby. :)


Warm Regards, 
Joselyne
Nutritional Immunology Consultant
+65-90909942



All Work and No Play - what impact to your health and life?


"80 percent of professionals ar working longer than their contractual hours...72 percent of respondents still tune into work when they are out of the office, continuing to work from home or on mobile device."

"You fear for the consequences if you don't stay attached to it without a break. You may justify this to yourself by harbouring irrational thoughts of being indispensable at  work. In effect, Work begins to manage you rather than you managing your work."

"Some people do not feel they can take an annual vacation, in part out of fear that their workload will be overwhelming when they return."

"Workaholism will have adverse effects on your health and life."
- extracted from the above article 

I think this work-life balance issue worth us to take note also. 
Many of times we are caught in the rat race, family commitment to make more money, inflation pressure, expensive living standard etc... that we have no choice but to engage into this kind of work life. Otherwise we may be dropped out due to stiff competition. 

But this will greatly affect our health due to work stress, irregular meals, unbalanced diet and lack of exercise and sleeping. 

Hence, Making a right choice is more important than working hard. When you have choose the right direction, then only you put on your hard work, the results will be awesome! 

When we have a choice to choose our desired lifestyle, which one will you choose?

Stressed work life with more money but lacking of time and health to enjoy the fruits of success?

OR 

Ultimate Freedom Lifestyle which consists of Financial Freedom (continuous cash flow even when you retire), Time Freedom and Health freedom (free of diseases)?

The choice is on your hand. Make your life meaningful and fruitful by making the right choice to lead the lifestyle that you desire. 

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Antibiotic Overuse Putting Babies in Danger

Another article that shows the misuse of antibiotics created a hyper-virulen strain of gem / multi-resistant bacteria (SUPERBUG)!



"Streptococcus agalactiae is a common bacterium that colonises the intestines or urinary genital tract...But this bacterium can be dangerous to newborn if they are exposed to it through infected fluids during delivery, be it vaginal or Caesarean section."

"Today, multi-resistant bacteria is a major problem,  so this study shows the need to take into account the impact from all prescribed antibiotics."

How to fight bacteria effectively without using antibiotics?  
The answer is YES. Our body has got the best doctor in the world which kills bacteria or viruses for us when it is healthy. It is the immune system. 

Read more to understand our body's immune system and its functions better: 


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Joselyne 
90909942

Evernew Orange Fruit Cup and Coconut Trees Fruit Platter

Did a healthy fruit cup using Evernew Orange for myself :)


Steps:

1. Slice the orange from top to separate in five. Scoop the orange and set aside. 

2. Cut the kiwi fruit into small cubes and mix with strawberry, cherry and blueberries.

3. Mix the Evernew Orange with orange juice. Stir evenly and add in all the ingredients in Step 2. Fill into the orange cup. 

4. Decorate with cherry, blueberries and strawberry on top.


Also did a healthy fruit platter "COCONUT TREEES" for my girl :) 


Does it look like 2 coconut trees? :)

I use Evernew Orange as the "soil base" of the coconut trees. 

When Emily saw this platter, she was very excited at her BIG dessert with different colours. :p 

But she only managed to eat a little. The below is the deformed coconut trees after her dessert time! haha! I finished the rest of it. 



I'm happy to see her growth milestone! 

Happy Emily! :) 




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Joselyne
90909942

Friday, October 31, 2014

Misuse of Antibiotics caused Superbug

An article that shared on HOW TO BEAT SUPERBUGS?



"85% of Sore throat were from viral infection and patients did not need antibiotics."

Me: Indeed, antibiotics are not helpful in viral infection.

"Doctors need to be judicious in giving antibiotics and use clinical tools such as the Centor score to gauge whether patients have a bacterial sore throat." 

"If patient A loaded with normal bacteria and a small amount of resistant bacteria (superbug) as a result of previous history of overusing antibiotics, came in and was given regular antibiotics for the normal bacteria, he might be well for a while as the antibiotics would kill the normal bacteria. 
However, the superbug would continue to replicate and he would become ill again with the infection driven by the superbug."

Me: I totally agreed. If the person keeps falling ill with the same illness, it means that there are superbugs in the body due to overuse of antibiotics previously. 

"Dr Lee said those in contact with the patient could be infected by the superbug and if they had a weak immune system and other medical problems, he or she might die or require a long hospital stay.
He said doctors would then have to use stronger drugs such as carbopenems or polymixin as a result of antibiotic resistance but these drugs could impair some organs."

Me: Hence, all of us especially being parents, we need to be a wise consumer, and be responsible on our own health and our kids' health, not to hand it to doctors. 

Building your immune system to do prevention / fight with bacteria and virus 

OR 

taking medication when falling sick? 

Which one would you choose? 

Read more to learn how to build your immune system:
http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/immune-system-best-doctor-in-world.html

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Joselyne
90909942

Beware of Essential Oil impurities




"Pregnant ladies and infants should avoid taking essential oil if possible. If really required to use, please ensure the essential oils are free of impurities. Please consult specialists before using essential oils." - extracted from the above article. 

How to be a wise consumer in using household items, skin care and essential oils?
Read more:


Singapore - A Nation of Pill Poppers?



"Some supplements may also interact with prescribed or over the counter medications"
"High daily doses of certain vitamin pills can cause more harm than good to the body"
"High doses of vitamin C have been known to cause kidney stones"

Side effects of VITAMIN PILLS:


  • Toxic truth about vitamin supplements: http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/09/the-toxic-truth-about-vitamin.html
  • Safety concerns on synthetic vitamin: http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/safety-concerns-on-synthetic-vitamin.html
  • Vitamin Pills may shorten lifespanhttp://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/05/vitamin-pills-may-shorten-lifespan.html
  • Where do Vitamin Supplements come from: http://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2014/04/where-do-vitamin-supplements-come-from.html


  • OMEGA 3:

    GLUCOSAMINE:




    Shared, 
    Joselyne 
    90909942

    Are you looking for Collagen Product?

    COLLAGEN MYTH




    Let me do a summary of the above newspaper article, which contrary to many people's belief:
    • Oral Supplement is NOT effective, 
    • Collagen break down (result in ageing) in our body is due to free radical attack. In other words, ageing is caused by free radical attack.
    • Cannot be absorbed by skin as the collagen molecules are too large.
    • Collagen is usually derived from cows and can result in allergic reaction.
    • Eating more fruits and vegetables rich in ANTIOXIDANT can help by removing free radical.

    The main objective of many people are looking for collagen products in the market is to slow down ageing

    We have also understood that ageing is actually caused by free radical attack. 


    Hence, the best way to slow down ageing is to take Superfoods that enhance self-production of collagen in our body.  



    • What super foods that enhance self-production of collagen? 
    https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2016/08/oxyginberry-wonders-of-6-superfoods.html

    https://healthywholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2013/08/oxyginberry-now-we-hold-key-to-age.html



    Best Regards,
    Joselyne
    Nutritional Immunology Consultant
    +65-9090 9942