We all know about Vitamin E, it is a well-known antioxidant and an important nutrient in our diet. However, do you know Vitamin E was first discovered in 1922 and there are two main forms of Vitamin E, namely tocopherols and tocotrienols. If you are taking Vitamin E currently, you probably know that the most … [Read More]
1. How did you get into Yoga? I started yoga about 10 years ago after I hurt my back. I was advised to do surgery to resolve my herniated disc by the Orthopedic doctor and I agreed. Unfortunately, the surgery relieved the sciatica pain issue, but caused a severe weakness in my lower back and … [Read More]
![[Interview] Alessandro Sherpa: Penang Hash Run 2018](https://www.vitamode.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Has-run-Alessandro-Sherpa-01-500x233.jpg)
The 5th Penang Rainforest Hash Challenge Extreme is a 28km route from Balik Pulau market passing through four water-points ending at the Teluk Bahang Dam. With more than 200 participants, this challenge is to encourage young people to lead a healthy lifestyle and appreciate nature. 1. How did you come to know about the Penang … [Read More]
What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response to remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process. Inflammation is a double-edged sword as it helps with wound healing and the symptoms of pain and stiffness discourages activity during the healing process. However, inflammation can also cause further damage, known as secondary muscle … [Read More]
Donates to Cancer Research Malaysia 16 November 2018: Medispec sponsored RM25,000 to Cancer Research Malaysia. Cancer Research Malaysia is an independent and non-profit cancer research organisation based in Malaysia. Funded by donations and research grants, we conduct research in niche cancers often found in our Asian population.
![[Interview] Alessandro Sherpa: Trail Runner](https://www.vitamode.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Alessandro-Sherpa-500x233.jpg)
1. How did you get into trail running? I was born on the Italian Alps, between green pine trees and blue lakes and was a competitive mountain biker. In the beginning of 2016, I moved to Asia to follow my entrepreneurial dream, related to steel and titanium products for the aerospace industry. Upon my arrival … [Read More]
What is Gut Microbiome? Considering the gut microbiome is the big topic in health and science recently, you may know that not all microbes are bad for us. While there are definitely pathogenic microbes like Staphylococcus aureus that causes food poisoning, at all times there are around 500 to 1000 different species of bacteria living … [Read More]
If you suffer from joint pain at common areas such as the knees, ankles and shoulders, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, joint pain is such a widespread problem that it has been a persistent complaint we hear from old folks around us. Joints are connections in between two bones and often so, the pain … [Read More]
Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night from a sore, red, warm, pain and swollen toe? You may have experienced a gout attack. How do we get high uric acid levels? Uric acid is a waste product which is broken down from high purine foods e.g. internal organs, seafood, alcohol and … [Read More]
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For the first 6 months of life, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by The National Breastfeeding Policy as the best nutrition for infants. Breastfeeding should then be continued up to two years for optimum growth. However, poor breast milk production has always been a common problem especially among new mothers, reported as the main reason for … [Read More]
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