health business
JUNE, 2018 | The HEALTH
07
Philips
Air
Cleaner
Series
3000
Plantzania Young
Scientist Entrepreneur
Award 2018
W
ant to be a scientist
entrepreneur but
wonder how?
Many science students have
the kind of entrepreneurial aspi-
rations but they have no clue as to
how to get started building their
business. If you are facing similar
problems or finding chance in the
midst of despair, Plantzania might
be the solution for you.
Plantzania is an edu-eco
“This is the first edu-eco science hub in
Malaysia, incorporating the 5F concept:
farming, foresting, fun, fantasy and
fascinating.”
D
BREATHING good quality air makes
a substantial difference for asthma and
allergy sufferers. For better awareness of
air quality, Philips recently collaborated
with Air Matters; a free application which
can be used around the world. Monitor-
ing in real time from more than 10,000
monitoring stations in over 50 countries
enables the application to provide infor-
mation on indoor and outdoor air quality,
including outdoor pollutant levels, with a
seven-day air quality forecast.
Combining AeraSense and VitaShield
IPS technologies, the Philips Air Cleaner
series 3000i accurately monitors and
improves the quality of indoor air.
The AeraSense particle sensor detects
even a slight change in the air and ensures
the purifier’s settings are adjusted to
reduce airborne allergens while the
VitaShield IPS technology uses natural
filtration to collect and retain many
contaminants, leaving indoor air cleaner.
The Philips Air Cleaner Series 3000i
is available at a retail price of RM2, 599 at
the Philips brand store at retail partners
and distributor stores nationwide.
Be rewarded
with AIA
Vitality
Custom
made foot
wear for
diabetes
patients
IABETES can cause serious
foot complications such
as ulcerations, infections
and amputations of the foot if the
diabetes and feet are not looked after
well.
Podiatry Works Clinical podiatrist
Bala Gopal pointed out that diabetes
affects circulations to your feet and
the lack of blood supply will delay any
wound healing.
science hub combining educa-
tion, outdoor activities and nature
experience not only for kids, but
also for parents. This is the first
edu-eco science hub in Malaysia,
incorporating the 5F concept:
farming, foresting, fun, fantasy
and fascinating.
Children can be accompanied
by their parents to experience an
agricultural life by planting trees,
harvesting fruits, observe and get
an insight into plants, animals,
insects and microorganisms in
the biological world. Plantzania
aims to teach children about bio-
logical and plant-related scientific
knowledge in an interesting way,
so that children can really explore
nature and the amazing world
around them.
Besides these, it provides
professional training, mentor’s
lecturing, industrial visits, field
trips and financial assistance to
guide young scientist through.
So, head on and participate
in Plantzania’s Mini Research
Project. Registration is currently
open and can be done by contacting
+6 03 8025 1603, email: info@
plantzania.com. More informa-
tion can be obtained at www.
plantzania.com
Philips air
cleaner series
for asthma
sufferers
Bala Gopal
with some of
the custom
made foot
wear for men,
women and
children.
“This can increase the risk of infec-
tion that can lead to amputations. It
also affects the peripheral nerves in
the feet.”
“You may lose your protective
sensation in your feet which may
result in you being less sensitive to
damages. Diabetic foot complications
can be prevented if you know how to
look after your feet,” he added.
The clinic provides diabetic
wound care, in addition to providing
special medicated diabetic insoles
and shoes to offload the high pressure
point.
It also does assessment, diagnosing
and treatment of foot and lower limb
problems. These may include skin and
nail problems, foot and ankle injuries,
foot complications related to other
medical conditions and problems with
gait and walking.
AIA Vitality is a health programme
that rewards healthy choices. It helps
individuals set health goals and engage
in activities like exercising and eating
right while earning more AIA Vitality
points to move up to AIA Vitality status.
These points allow you to enjoy fantastic
rewards as you progress.
It also offers several member ben-
efits such as access to discounted health
screenings at Guardian, BP Healthcare,
Jaya Grocer, Fitness First, Garmin, Fitbit,
Reebok, Air Asia, Marriott and Berjaya
Hotels.
More information can be obtained
at https://www.aia.com.my/en/our-
products/aia-vitality.html