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NOVEMBER, 2018 | THE HEALTH
OSIM reveals
‘uLove2’ with
four-hand massage
technology
Enjoy a luxurious massage
head-to-toe with OSIM’s
uLove2.
O
SIM recently launched its uLove2
massage chair that features the
revolutionary four-hand massage
technology.
The chair’s most outstanding innova-
tion is the four-hand massage technology
that boasts four sets of powerful mas-
sage rollers designed to work in sync
to massage your upper and lower body
concurrently.
This mechanism mimics the four-
handed massage technique practiced by
masseur/masseuse in most countries in
Southeast Asia. This is complemented
by the V-hand massage that perfectly
emulates the techniques and the flex-
ibility of a masseuse’s hand; where it
perfectly executes grips that are akin
to a human hand to extract deep-seated
knots.
The 720 degree roller balls are able
to rotate 360 degree in both directions
and help reach the more challenging
contours of the human body.
What is a four-hand massage?
A four-hand massage is performed by
Dear Doctor
Question: Heavy lifting with a full
bladder. How does it affect men?
Answer: Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu
Consultant Urologist Dr. Wong Teck
Boon
IN my opinion, doing so bears no effect
on men.
two masseur/masseuse using synchro-
nised massage technique on two body
parts simultaneously usually upper
and lower to give you the same result
as getting two full body massages at
once.
OSIM has configured the design
and technical features of the uLove2
massage chair to provide a pampering
experience like no other. The uLove2
massage chair’s curated suite of auto
massage programmes have been cus-
tomised to cater to diverse needs from
the busy beavers to the active Janes
and help relief lifestyle induced muscle
ache and tension from the top of the
head to the tip of the toe.
The uLove2 signature massage pro-
gramme maximises the utilisation of its
cutting-edge technologies, the v-hand
and four-hand massage which target
relief for four major areas - the head
and neck, neck and shoulders, lumbar
and buttocks, and buttocks and thighs.
The chair is available in three variants
– bold green, sophisticated brown and
chic purple.
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Novo Nordisk launches
diabetes treatment Ryzodeg
Ryzodeg for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
NOVO Nordisk, a global leader in
diabetes care recently announced the
launch of Ryzodeg, a co-formulation
insulin treatment made from a 70:30
ratio of two types of distinct insulins
– insulin degludec and insulin aspart
that helps maintain stable control of
glucose levels.
Diabetes has been a major health
concern in Malaysia. With almost one
in five Malaysians living with diabetes
type 1 today, the nationwide preva-
lence of type 2 diabetes in particular
has escalated to more than 20 percent
in adults above the age of 30, affecting
2.8 million individuals. Prevalence
aside, the management of diabetes
also pose significant challenges.
Hospital Putrajaya Consultant
Endocrinologist Dr Zanariah Hus-
sein noted that only 20 percent of
diabetes patients in Malaysia who
receive treatment in the primary
care manage their blood glucose level
under control.
“This has come to an attention
as unmanaged blood glucose levels
can lead to a multitude of serious
complications, including increased
risk of cardiovascular diseases,
damage to nerves, kidney failure,
eye and foot complications.” In fact,
diabetes-related deaths in Malaysia
have reached 3.09 percent (4,268) out
of the total national mortality in 2017.”
People living with diabetes face
challenges managing their daily com-
mitments as well as the complexities
associated with diabetes treatment.
This proves to be a major challenge in
terms of adherence to their treatment
regimen.
University Malaya Medical Centre
Consultant Endocrinologist Profes-
sor Dr Alex Tan elaborated that it
is imperative that Malaysians living
with diabetes should be equipped
with tools to effectively manage high
blood glucose level.
“Currently available insulin treat-
ment options do provide effective
control of blood glucose, but vary
in terms of hypoglycaemia risk, the
need for resuspension, inflexible regi-
men and the need for using multiple
devices, in some patients.”
This co-formulation without
the need of resuspension provides
24-hour coverage which results in
better fasting plasma glucose and
better control for one or two meal-
related glucose excursions.
L.E.A.F sticks
Enzyme supplement to stay healthy
IF you live a sedentary lifestyle and
lack exercise, feel lethargic, suffer
from long term sleep deprivation,
feel gastrointestinal discomfort, are
a victim of bad eating habits that
are malnutritious, then CNI’s Life
Enzyme Advanced Formula (L.E.A.F)
is the answer for you.
L.E.A.F is a patented compound
enzyme that contains 100 per cent
natural enzymes to promote stomach,
liver and blood health.
It covers three core areas:
• Gastrointestinal (GI) health
where it enhances intestinal health by
alleviating constipation, shortening
the retention of faecal or toxic
matters, promoting the growth of
desirable microflora and improve the
overall intestinal environment.
• Blood health - In addition to the
ability of its fibrinolytic enzymes to
avoid coagulated blood or blockage in
tiny blood vessels, the advantage of its
anti-inflammatory effect can possibly
work together to reduce the risk of
cardiovascular diseases.
• Liver health – as it helps protect
the liver against tissue damage caused
by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
or induced by long term alcohol
consumption.
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should a woman take for
infertility?
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charge Dr Hussein Al-Wakeel Answer: Thomson Hospital
Consultant Obstetrician &
Gynaecologist Dr Surinder Singh
SMALL ulcerations, cuts in the
gums but the tooth is stable
with no broken pieces. This is
not an emergency and you don’t
need to come on the spot to see the dentist. You might
be able to settle it at home with a little bit of ice, and a
little bit of compression with a piece of cotton, and if
the bleeding stops – you would be fine. Whenever you
visit the dentist next, be sure to inform your dentist that
this happened and what you have done. FOLIC Acid. It doesn’t improve
their infertility, but it reduces the
incidence of brain and spine defects
in the baby by 78 per cent. So, if
you are planning on getting pregnant, start consuming folic
acid even before you get pregnant. Vitamin D is yet another
essential vitamin which is essential for ovarian metabolism.