By Malaysian Medics International
Have you ever found yourself wondering what is the true definition of wellness in terms of health?
Well, through our podcast we offer knowledge and awareness on wellness - a dynamic concept
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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
Hello once again! Do you have insomnia? It is a very prevalent sleep disorder in which you face difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep. Are you thinking of all those nights you tossed and turned and counted sheep? Yes, that is exactly what this episode is going to be about.
Apart from feeling tired when you wake up in the morning, lack of quality sleep does a lot more damage to our body and mental health than you can imagine. The fastest or easiest way to counter this problem may be sleeping pills or other sleep-promoting pharmaceuticals as they provide the much-needed sedative effects immediately. However, those medications cannot help you in the long run as you build tolerance against them while battling with the troublesome side effects. So what else can you do?
Worry not! We are here to tell you all about the natural ways to achieve quality sleep. The remedies are all simple and accessible which we can apply in our diet and lifestyle. Let’s learn how with our sleep therapist and Associate Professor Dr Rusdi from University Malaya. Tune in now because you need and deserve that adequate slumber for your wellbeing!
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Greetings once again, everyone! Would you prefer eating at home or eating out? I bet most of us would choose the latter because it’s quick, easy and saves a lot of money. Does it really give us those benefits though?
All the irresistible offers that come from fast food outlets may seem to save a few ringgits and a lot of time. However, they cost your health so much, that in the long run, enough damage is done to prevent you from having a good quality of life. Not to mention, while many restaurants and fast food outlets offer us convincing marketing statements that they provide healthy and nutritional food, studies frequently find that this isn’t the case. The sugar and sodium content of most processed foods cause them to be serious threats to our health. These are also the same qualities which allow these foods to become addictive.
On the contrary, we can control the quality of the food when we prepare them ourselves which helps us save our health and cost at the same time. Thus, home meals are indeed the best choice for having a consistently healthy, budget-friendly diet. With the current MCO, we feel it is all the more important to know more about such a healthy life hacks for yourself and your loved ones at home. So what are you waiting for? Tune in to hear it from our nutrition consultant, Ms Shanice Tan!
Ms Shanice is a nutritionist in the area of expertise for community nutrition, health and wellness. She has done her Bachelor's of Nutrition Science (BSc Hons) and currently working at Junior Nutri Chef & Food Story MY.
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Hello everyone! We are proud to announce our upcoming episode which will focus on one of the most significant yet neglected organs in our body - the heart.
Over the years, cardiovascular diseases remain the highest mortality rate not only in Malaysia but worldwide too! In view of such alarming data and the need to curb the issue, we have collaborated with Ms Ceymone, our dietitian expert, once again to highlight how much food plays a dominant role in determining the health of our hearts.
There are many risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases. Not all are modifiable, however, our diet is. Limiting how much saturated and trans fats you eat is an important step to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. A high blood cholesterol level can lead to a buildup of plaques in your arteries, called atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of a heart attack.
While we take pride in the diverse savouring cuisines our country is known for, we must also remember to treat our heart right. Tune in to find out more on how to practice a heart-healthy diet!
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Greetings everyone! We are back with the next episode of our podcast series. This time we will be collaborating with Miss Ceymone Ng, a dietician who works at Nutrafit. She graduated from International Medical UNiversity(IMU) and had prior intensive clinical and community training in different settings and various health conditions.
In today’s discussion, we will be having a discussion on why diets don't work. Yes, you read it right. You probably have this notion that dieting is a good way to lose or maintain our body weight. Besides, there are umpteen types of diets that are being introduced to us such as Ketogenic and Atkin diets so it is not surprising that most of us feel the need to follow a strict diet to achieve a certain body figure or health goal.
While it is true that we have to watch what we eat, an immoderate restriction on food consumption may not do as much benefit to your body as you think it might. In fact, frequent dieting disrupts the body’s natural relationship with food. So, how can we eat mindfully without falling for the “diet trap”? Tune in to find out more with our dietitian expert, Ms. Ceymone!
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Our body is equipped with its own defence mechanism called the immune system. When our immune system works well, it activates a variety of processes to protect us against deadly threats such as invading microbes and cellular diseases.
In fact, as you are reading this, your immune system is recruiting specialized cells into service to remain on guard because exposure to pathogens and toxins are inevitable. Moreover, the current pandemic caused by Covid-19 is all the more reason for us to take necessary measures to ensure that our immune system is functioning efficiently to confer the best possible protection to us.
In this episode, we have collaborated with Dr Amir Hamzah who is a consultant in Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Paediatrics and has been in private practice since 2011 primarily based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Prior to private practice, he was Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Also, Dr Amir is the President of the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology, 2ndVice-President of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology and Secretary of the Asia Pacific Society for Primary Immunodeficiencies (APSID). He serves on the Editorial Boards AP Allergy and the European Medical Journal (Allergy & Immunology).
Your immune system could use a boost from you. Tune in to find out how you can do so in our latest episode with an immunity expert!
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In this episode, we have collaborated with Dr Madhu who has specialised in Geriatric Medicine and has also obtained a master degree in Natural Medicine and Yoga Sciences in India, as well as a diploma in lifestyle and dietary sciences from Ireland. Her special interests lie in Geriatric Medicine and in Natural Health Care which involves mainly dietary and lifestyle interventions in health promotion and disease prevention. She is also the author of the book “The Wonder Food- Probiotics.”
In conventional thinking, we are advised to keep away from all the bacteria. In fact, in our body, there is this good bacteria that are essential to help us stay healthy especially on gut health. When there is a loss in “good” bacteria for example after you take antibiotics, or having imbalance between the “good” and “bad” bacteria, probiotic is the best choice to replace them. Here, we will be having a discussion with Dr Madhu on the:
What probiotics are
The types of probiotic
The mechanism of action
The relation of probiotic and some of the condition they treat such as IBD, Infectious diarrhoea, Skin condition, Urinary and vaginal health, etc
Contraindication
Relation with other drugs
Dietary sources of natural probiotics, supplements
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Finally, here it comes! We are bringing you into the beginning of the MMI medicine and wellness podcast series! We will be discussing different aspects that contribute to maintaining the wellness of an individual ranging from certain food, immunity, diets and others! And what’s more, we are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Stay tuned as we release more episodes! :)
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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.