According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, (1) the overall prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia aged 18 years and above was 18.3%, which means 1 in 5 adults have diabetes and that was about 3.9 million people. From this data, 9.4% know they have diabetes while 8.9% do not know they have
Do you realize that your liver is depending on you? The liver is a powerhouse of an organ. Your liver is working hard, doing it best to process what you eat and drink into energy and nutrients, breaks down toxins like alcohol, medications, and natural byproducts of metabolism and acts as a filter to remove harmful substances from your blood.
Everything we eat must be processed by the liver before its nutrients can be distributed throughout our body. Liver has a wide range of functions and it plays a vital role in a number of physiological processes, including blood detoxification and metabolic function. Hence, taking good care of our liver is unquestionably crucial as our
The liver is the largest and most important organ in the body. Our liver is working hard for 24/7 as it performs over 500 vital functions including digestion, metabolism, detoxification, immunity, protein synthesis and the storage of nutrients within the body to keep us healthy and alive. What is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver
Constipation is one of the most common problems we have in daily life. While medication and over-the-counter treatments can help, some of us may be interested in alternative therapies, such as yoga. How yoga can help constipation? Yoga helps to ease the pain and discomfort of digestive troubles and it alleviates constipation in two
You are what you eat ! A healthy gut all starts with feeding it the right foods. You have properly often heard of probiotics (foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms to improve the “good” bacteria in the body.) and all the amazing benefits they have for your overall health. But did you know prebiotics are just as
When it comes to getting enough of fiber in our diets, most of us fall short. We know we need fiber but are you really aware how much and how do we ensure to get enough fiber per day? Based on the Malaysian Dietary Guideline, it is recommends a dietary fiber intake of 20-30 grans
Digestive enzymes are proteins that play a key role in breaking down the food we eat. Our body makes enzymes in the digestive system, including the mouth, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine. Digestive enzymes help our body to speed up the chemical reactions to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats into simpler forms. This is
The liver is a complex chemical factory that works 24 hours a day. It performs over 500 functions that are vital to life including providing body with energy, fighting off infections, toxins and regulating hormones. Moreover, the liver is also a key player in your body’s digestive system. Everything you eat or drink, including medicine, passes through
“Eat more fiber!” You have probably heard it before. But do you really know why fiber is so good for your health? Fiber is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But eating foods high in dietary fiber can do so much more than keep you regular. Dietary fiber, commonly known as fiber , is found in the whole foods
