Everything You Need To Know About the Malay Superfood That Can Help You Fight Colds, Cough & COVID-19

For over 400 years, Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus Rhinocerus) has been known for it’s powerful healing properties on more than 15 types of medical conditions particularly immunity, inflammation, lung & respiratory health. It’s scientific findings and proven case studies are miraculous. Yet it hasn’t hit the mainstream market before.

That’s about to change. With Tiger Milk Mushroom’s proven medicinal properties for anti-inflammation and healthy lungs, it is now needed more than ever at a time of COVID-19.

Not sure what all the buzz is about? Don’t worry. We reached out to Professor Dr. Fung Shin Yee, a renowned Medical Scientist at University Malaya who has conducted years of research and scientific studies about Tiger Milk Mushrooms, to answer all your questions about this rare fungus, Malaysia’s Ancient Hidden National Treasure.

What is Tiger Milk Mushroom and what makes it unique?

The Tiger Milk Mushroom (also known as Lignosus Rhinoceros and Cendawan Susu Harimau) has been used for centuries by Traditional Malay & Chinese medicine practitioners and the orang asli community due to its strong healing properties on several common medical conditions, especially respiratory and lung health issues. Asthma, cough, bronchitis, allergies, inflammation, fever, and joint pains are just a few examples.

It was recorded to be used to treat diseases that “
Western druggists and physicians were not able to figure out.
”

Lately, Tiger Milk Mushroom’s popularity has increased, since more health-conscious people around the world are becoming aware of
how it can transform your wellbeing
.

Where does the name “Tiger Milk Mushroom” come from?

According to Malaysian folklore, it was believed by the indigenous people that the Tiger Milk Mushroom grows where the mother tiger might have dropped its milk while feeding her cubs – hence the name. Tiger milk mushroom’s sclerotium is also white in colour!

How Can Tiger Milk Mushroom help in times of COVID-19?

Tiger Milk Mushroom
boosts immunity and strengthens your body’s ability to resist infection
 and eliminate unwanted toxins. It has the ability to harmonize several important anti-inflammatory properties and cytokines in the body, which are essential in controlling the activity and growth of other immune system cells and blood cells.

When released, they signal the immune system to do its job, which is more important than ever during these uncertain times of COVID-19.

COVID19 causes and elevates inflammation in your body, which is why people who are already experiencing alot of inflammation are most at threat from the virus.It is important to consume supplements, herbs, foods and a lifestyle that can help reduce inflammation in your body to protect and prevent COVID19 symptoms.

Tiger Milk Mushroom is recommended as it both balances the immune response and has anti-inflammatory properties.

It also has bronchorelaxation effects and has the ability to relax the lung passage airways (pre-contracted airways) helping to ease breathing during times of difficulty which is why asthma patients no longer feel the need to rely on their inhalers and have less asthma attacks when they start taking Tiger Milk Mushroom regularly.

Why are people talking about Tiger Milk Mushroom now?

More information and credible science, such as safety studies and clinical trials that back up the many benefits of Tiger Milk Mushrooms are available now, which has made more people aware of its advantages. We expect this to continue in the future, which likely will boost the demand on the commercial market even more.

There were huge intervals between the historical mentions of Tiger Milk Mushroom. Probably due to the quandary of locating the mushroom for use. It is a rare mushroom. High harvesting costs, overharvesting, deforestation, and its unique growth habits are a few reasons why it hasn’t hit the mainstream market before.

Who takes it, and why? What are the main benefits?

Tiger Milk Mushroom has been the go-to remedy of our indigenous tribe for hundreds of years. It is used to fight various conditions, including cold, cough, asthma, bronchitis, allergies, inflammation, fever, and joint pains.

The Temuans utilized Tiger Milk Mushroom to treat coughs and asthma and strengthen the weak constitution. The Semai aborigines used it for the treatment of asthma, cough, fever, cancer, liver-related illnesses, and joint pains. They are also used by men to revitalize their bodies and as medicines for women after childbirth.

The latest survey shows that the local Malay and Chinese communities utilized the sclerotium of tiger milk mushroom to treat food poisoning, wounds, stomach cancer, breast cancer, and swellings.

In Hong Kong and China, traditional Chinese physicians regarded L. rhinoceros sclerotium as an expensive folk medicine to treat liver cancer, chronic hepatitis, and gastric ulcers.

Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia and a medical doctor, has mentioned in his opening speech at the International Convention on Biotechnology 2002 that his chronic intractable cough has been cured by tiger milk mushroom (SMPKE Prime Minister’s Office 2017).
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The Medicinal Mushroom Research Group (MMRG) from the University of Malaya initiated the safety assessment of the cultivated L. rhinocerus sclerotia powder in 2009 after its successful cultivation to ensure that the cultivar is competent for consumption.

How can Tiger Milk Mushroom help with allergies & respiratory problems?

Due to its high anti-inflammatory properties, Tiger Milk Mushroom has been shown to help reduce the body’s reaction to allergens. This can relieve respiratory symptoms such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and coughing. It has also been proven to be beneficial to people who are exposed to polluted environments or are heavy smokers. Learn more about
how its main benefits can transform your health here
.

As mentioned earlier, it also has the ability to relax the lung passage airways helping to ease breathing during times of difficulty which is why asthma patients no longer feel the need to rely on their inhalers and have less asthma attacks when they start taking Tiger Milk Mushroom regularly.

How long should I take Tiger Milk Mushroom before I can expect to see results?

Depends on your bodily status – a minimum of one week.

Is Tiger Milk Mushroom something I should take long-term or just for a shorter time period?

Tiger milk mushroom has over 400 years of history of use – and the raw mushroom powder has been in the market for more than 10 years. Being a mushroom, it is a food – and can be taken as such for any duration.

The Medicinal Mushroom Research Group (MMRG) from the University of Malaya initiated the safety assessment of the cultivated L. rhinocerus sclerotia powder in 2009, after its successful cultivation to ensure that the cultivar is competent for consumption.

How can I evaluate the quality?

Our laboratory and the growers have developed a method to check and validate the bioactive components of tiger milk mushrooms and do regular consistency checks.

Are there any downsides/side effects?

Some individuals may experience a more energized body and feel flushed, which is a good sign that their body is trying to adapt and heal.

What would you say to people who claim that Tiger Mushrooms is nothing but hype?

I’d say try it! And talk to the people who’s lives have transformed because of it.

How do you consume it?

With water or any beverages. It was documented that in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia (where the mushroom is often given to mothers after childbirth), the sclerotium is pounded with raw rice, infused, and drunk.

How can I get started/try it out?

Get your hands on it and try it today!

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You’ll soon be able to experience the potent medicinal properties of this ancient Malaysian herbal treasure just as our ancestors before, in an easy and delicious way.

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What research backs this up?

Below is a sample of the research that backs up the benefits:

Alvin Yap Chee Sum, Xiaojie Li, Yeannie Yap Hui Yeng, Muhammad Fazril Mohamad Razif, Amira Hajirah Abd Jamil, Ng Szu Ting, Tan Chon Seng, Peter Chi Keung Cheung, Shin-Yee Fung (2020) The Immunomodulating Properties of Lignosus rhinocerus TM02® Cultivar and Its Associated Carbohydrate Composition, International Journal of Medicinal Mushroom.

Peter Chiew Hing Cheong, Yen Sun Yong, Ayesha Fatima, Szu Ting Ng, Chon Seng Tan, Boon Hong Kong, Nget Hong Tan, Jayakumar Rajarajeswaran & Shin Yee Fung (2019). Cloning, overexpression, purification and modelling of a lectin (Rhinocelectin) with anti-proliferative activity from Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lignosus rhinocerus, IUBMB Life.

Hui Yeng Y Yap, Nget Hong Tan, Szu Ting Ng, Chon Seng Tan, Shin Yee Fung (2018). Molecular attributes and apoptosis-inducing activities of a putative serine protease isolated from Tiger Milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) sclerotium against breast cancer cells in vitro, PeerJ 6:e4940
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4940

Mei Kee Lee, Xiao Jie Li, Chee Sum Alvin Yap, Peter Chi Keung Cheung, Chon Seng Tan, Szu Ting Ng, Richard Roberts, Kang Nee Ting, Shin Yee Fung (2018). Airway relaxation effects of water-soluble sclerotial extract from Lignosus rhinocerotis, Frontiers in Pharmacology, section Ethnopharmacology 9:461. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00461

Yap, YHY, Tan NH, Ng ST, Tan CS, Fung SY (2018). Inhibition of Protein Glycation by Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus (Cooke) Ryvarden) and Search for Potential Anti-Diabetic Activity Related Metabolic Pathways by Genomic and Transcriptomic Data Mining. Frontier in Pharmacology: Section Ethnopharmacology.9:103. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00103

Vignesraaj Pushparajah, Ayesha Fatima, Chin Hung Chong, Thandeka Z Gambule, Chong Joo Chan, Szu Ting Ng, Chon Seng Tan, Shin Yee Fung, Sook Shien Lee, Nget Hong Tan, and Renee Lim (2016) Characterisation of a New Fungal Immunomodulatory protein from Tiger Milk mushroom, Lignosus rhinocerotis, NATURE Scientific Reports 6:30010

Hui-Yeng Y. Yap, Shin-Yee Fung, Szu-Ting Ng, Chon-Seng Tan, Nget-Hong Tan (2015) Shotgun proteomic analysis of tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerotis) and the isolation of a cytotoxic fungal serine protease from its sclerotium, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 174(2015)437 -451

Sook Shien Lee, Nget Hong Tan, Shin Yee Fung, Si Mui Sim, Chon Seng Tan, Szu Ting Ng (2014) Anti-inflammatory effect of the sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden, the Tiger Milk mushroom, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 14:359 (8 pages)

Yeannie HY Yap, Nget Hong Tan, Shin Yee Fung, Azlina A Aziz, Chon Seng Tan and Szu Ting Ng (2013) Nutrient composition, antioxidant properties, and anti- proliferative activity of wild type and cultivated strain of Lignosus rhinocerus Cooke (Tiger milk mushroom) sclerotium, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 93(12):2945-2952

Sook Shien Lee, Francis Kanyan Enchang, Nget Hong Tan, Shin Yee Fung, Jayalakshmi Pailoor (2013) Preclinical toxicological evaluations of the sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerus (Cooke), the Tiger Milk mushroom, Journal of Ethnopharmacology,147 (157-163)

Lee, M.L., Tan, N.H., Fung, S.Y., Tan, C.S. and Ng, S.T. (2012) The anti-proliferative activity of sclerotia of Lignosus rhinocerus (tiger milk mushroom). Evidence- Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 697603, 5 pages doi:10.1155/2012/697603

S.S. Lee, N.H. Tan, S.Y. Fung, J. Pailoor, S.M. Sim (2011) Evaluation of the sub-acute toxicity of the sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerus (Cooke), the Tiger Milk mushroom, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 138:192-200

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 PurelyB
.

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The 5 Money Parenting Styles: Which One Do You Follow?

All parents share the same goal: to see their children grow up to be confident, compassionate adults who are capable of fulfilling their potential while remaining resilient in times of adversity. How we achieve this goal, however, can be wildly different from parent to parent.

Parenting styles are very diverse. Some parents strictly control every aspect of their child’s life from screen time to soccer practice. Others envelop their children with hugs and live and let live.

Where Does Money Parenting Come In?

A subset of parenting, money parenting involves educating children about attitudes on money, and teaching them the financial habits they need to help them succeed in life.

Saving money is just the beginning. Money parenting includes teaching children about how to make money, how to spend it wisely, how to invest, as well as how to give back.

The 5 Money Parenting Styles: Which One Describes You?

In
the Asia Money Parenting survey
, Eastspring Investments studied 10,000 parents from 9 different countries around Asia and surveyed their habits and practices involving financial attitudes and money parenting.

To understand them better, we have classified these parents into 5 personas according to: 1) how important they view money parenting to be and 2) how active they are in money parenting.

Interested to know what persona you are? Take the
quiz here
, or read on to find out about these 5 personas.

The Freestylers

Freestylers believe that real-life experience is the best way for a child to learn how to manage money. They are confident that their child will figure out everything in their own way and therefore need little guidance about how to handle or manage money.

These parents want their child to understand the concept of what money can buy through their own encounters and experiences, including bad ones. This is all part of growing up and learning about real life. They want their child to spend their own money, buy items for themselves, and learn how much things cost.

Freestylers are most likely to say, “There is no substitute for real life experience. A child has to learn by trial and error. They’ll soon understand how to handle their money.”

Find out more of “The Freestyler” Money Parenting style
here
.

The Facilitators

Similar to Freestylers, Facilitators also see real life experience as important. However, they also think that some parental guidance is required in teaching their children about financial matters, so they take steps to prepare their children for the future.

Some of the things Facilitators are likely to do is open a savings account for their children when they are born, or encourage their children to take up a part-time job. Facilitators believe these experiences can help their children become financially self-sufficient in the future.

Find out more of “The Facilitator” Money Parenting style
here
.

The Nurturers

Nurturers see money parenting as a serious matter. They devote much time to caring for their children, and providing guidance and clear advice to teach their child proper values relating to money, such as the difference between a want and a need.

They practise what they believe in as well. Nurturers are knowledgeable on financial matters (a large number of them own an investment property), and yet they still educate themselves regularly on financial matters so they can be a better teacher.

Find out more of “The Nurturer” Money Parenting style
here
.

The Go-getters

The Go-getters are confident in their financial knowledge, and their ability to pass this on to their child. They also purchase investment products for them at an early age. Their ultimate goal? For their children to be successful money managers.

They actively engage their children with:

Lessons of different money management techniques

A rewards system when they complete tasks

Games that involve money, such as Monopoly

Investment concepts and options for their future

Find out more of “The Go-getter” Money Parenting style
here
.

The Balancers

Balancers — you guessed it — strike a balance between teaching money matters and learning through experience. They are neither uninvolved parents, nor are they too involved. They’re not demanding, but neither are they uncaring. They are also moderate in their views on the importance of money parenting.

Balancers teach that money is important, but also encourage their children to invest in other facets of life like play. Their children are therefore very familiar with experiences that mix learning and playing, such as education through fun activities and games. It’s all about the balance.

There is no right or wrong money parenting style. No matter what money parenting persona you are, remember that we all share the same goal to give our children the best start in life.

What’s most encouraging is seeing that almost all Asian parents value money parenting. Whatever your money parenting style, the ultimate winner is your children.

Find out more of “The Balancer” Money Parenting style
here
.

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Stuck at Home: How to Keep Kids Engaged

What a time it is. Malaysia has been put under a movement control order (MCO) due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Although our kids can’t go to preschool or playgroups for now, there are still ways to keep them learning and occupied.

Here are 9 activity ideas to keep those brains active:

1. Read Books

Speaking and reading are essential skills that preschools focus on.

Sit with your child and read story books together. If you need time to get some work done, put on storytelling videos on sites like YouTube.
Taska Ceritamu
 also has daily story time videos for kids on their Facebook page.

Right now, Audible (the audiobooks service) is making their collection of kids’ stories
free

to stream online, as schools close around the world.

Reading teaches children phonics, expands vocabulary, and highlights important moral values. Just be sure to pick the right books!

2. Print Out Worksheets

Get some quality worksheets for your kids without forking out cash. All you have to do is go online to sites like
education.com
 or
worksheetfun.com
, and print out their age-appropriate materials. These worksheets develop areas such as early math and writing skills.

These local preschools are also providing learning materials for kids during this MCO:

MRC Kids, Sri Petaling

Junior’s Playhouse Montessori Preschool, Mount Austin

InspiraSeed, Bandar Puteri

Happy Villa Kindergarten, Taman Bukit Indah

3. Find Paid Online Classes

Since your child can’t go to class, bring class to him or her. If you’re looking for more structured teaching, paid online classes for kids are available. Here are a few preschools and enrichment centres you can contact:

Cambridge English For Life, Kota Damansara

R.E.A.L Kids Preschool

Bright Star Chinese Education

MRC Kids, Sri Petaling

Little Professor Chinese Learning Centre, Subang Jaya

Kidskool, Seri Kembangan

For special needs children,
Headstart Academy
, Shah Alam, is offering teletherapy (therapy conducted online). Visit
www.kiddy123.com/listing/headstart-academy-shah-alam.html
 for more information.

4. Cook or Bake Together

Cooking and baking are not just fun; they engage a multitude of skills. Math, science and creativity are all used in a practical sense as children measure ingredients, watch batter turn into ready-to-eat cookies and place pizza toppings.

In addition, kids will learn to follow steps (as they work through recipes) and also pick up a bunch of new words! Try out these quick and easy recipes compiled by
Puei Chee Kindergarten
.

Oasis Place
, KL, has a great pizza making activity guide on their Facebook page that supports kids with speech and occupational therapy goals. The page also suggests other home-bound activities for children with special needs. Find them
here
.

5. Experience Sensory Play

Kids can gain a lot from sensory play. To get started, find a tray or box, and fill it with varied textures (think coloured rice, sand, and ice). Don’t forget to make it look inviting! These sensory bins will stimulate your kids, develop hand-eye coordination and build new nerve connections in their brains.

Get some spoons, cups, and tongs out so they can practice their transferring skills too.

Besides sensory bins, you could have your child play with non-toxic playdough. You can make some at home using flour and food colouring. Check out this simple recipe:
www.diynatural.com/homemade-playdough-recipe/

For some messy fun, see this
The children’s house post
 on how to make a DIY bubble blower.

6. Play (Educational) Games

Who says screen-time is always unproductive? It just depends what your kid is watching or doing on the screen! There are plenty of websites and apps with free educational games for different age groups. Visit
abcya.com
 or
learninggamesforkids.com
 for interactive games that teach about numbers, shapes, and the alphabet!

7. Experiment Like Scientists

The wonderful thing about natural science is that it’s all around us. Kids get to see, touch, smell and taste things –all while asking important questions about why it’s happening. Get them thinking and curious about the world, even at home.

Tadika KinderJoy
 is sharing daily science-related challenges during this MCO for kids to do with their parents. Check out their challenges and other free learning activities
here
.

8. Explore Like Artists

Now is an apt time to lay out those paints and palettes, don’t you think? Children can develop fine motor skills, learn to express themselves, and experience calmness through art-making. Be it drawing, creating crafts, or even playing music, the arts extend benefits that can apply to other areas of life.

For a very simple activity, try this symmetrical painting idea by
Peter and Jane Kindergarten.

Rise N Shine Childcare Centre, SS2
, has some neat art ideas such as string butterfly painting in their house activities holiday programme.

Head on over to
www.kiddy123.com/listing/rise-n-shine-childcare-centre.html
 and get in touch for more info.

If an online class might be more fitting for your child,
Tone Color Academy
 has paid Skype lessons in the arts for kids.

9. Clean and Tidy Things Up

Cleaning is a life skill. We need it to maintain a healthy and safe environment. It also teaches us appreciation for what we have.

Try inviting your child to watch you do chores around the house and then slowly teach them how to do the basic motions. They could start with little things, like sorting coloured clothes for laundry or drying plates (maybe just the plastic ones for now). These activities get them moving, and can help with releasing pent-up energy!

You could also try peppering these cleaning sessions into your kids’ routine and give them responsibility over certain tasks. For example, you could make placing cutlery on the table for meals your child’s duty, while you arrange the plates and cups. This will allow you both to bond and get him feeling proud for doing things independently, while helping out the family.
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What You Need To Know About Hormones In Pregnancy and Their Functions

Pregnancy
 is a roller-coaster of emotions, and the wheels of this roller-coaster are none other than pregnancy hormones. From giving you thick shiny hair and flawless skin, to making you cry at the sight of a puppy and so much more, what are the main hormones in pregnancy and their functions?

What are the main hormones in pregnancy and their functions?

The main hormones in pregnancy and their functions: An overview

While the body produces many different hormones, pregnancy involves a set of unique hormones, each with specific tasks. Let’s take a look at the main hormones in pregnancy and their functions.

1. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

What makes those two little blue lines pop on your positive pregnancy test? HCG! It’s perhaps the most important of all pregnancy hormones and produced exclusively during this time by what eventually becomes your placenta.

Typically, your levels of HCG will rise eight days after ovulation, peak at 60 to 90 days, then drop slightly.

During your first two weeks of pregnancy,
HCG levels will double every two days
. It is present in both your urine and blood, and it is this that is picked up by both urine and blood tests, confirming a pregnancy.

The role of HCG

It stimulates the production of progesterone and estrogen, two other important pregnancy hormones.

HCG suppresses your immune system in order to support your developing baby. Basically, it announces the presence of your baby to your body, and helps your womb get ready for its tiny guest.

This hormone is also responsible for telling your ovaries to stop releasing and maturing an egg every month.

It is believed that rising levels of HCG are responsible for morning sickness — which subsides as your HCD levels go down.

2. Progesterone

Progesterone is a regular female hormone produced by a cyst on the ovary known as the
corpus luteum.
 But by about the tenth week of pregnancy, the placenta takes over the production of progesterone.

This hormone is crucial to establish and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and levels of it rise dramatically in the first trimester.

Role of progesterone

Even before you are pregnant, it stimulates the growth of your uterine lining in preparation to receive the fertilised egg.

It encourages the growth of breast tissue in
preparation for breastfeeding
, while preventing lactation.

Progesterone helps prepare you for labour in late pregnancy, by softening ligaments and cartilage.

It suppresses your immune system so that it tolerates the foreign DNA of your developing baby.

This hormone stimulates glands in the endometrium to release nutrients for your tiny embryo to grow.

Many hormones in pregnancy and their functions involve making sure your developing baby is safe and healthy. Image: file photo.

3. Estrogen

Similar to progesterone, estrogen is also secreted by the ovary, until the placenta takes over. It steadily increases until the end of your first trimester, after which it plateaus. Estrogen has several, incredibly important roles in your pregnancy.

Role of estrogen

Estrogen helps your uterus grow.

It regulates the production of other important hormones, including progesterone.

Plays a crucial role in the development of your baby’s organs. Without it, your baby’s lungs, liver and other organs cannot grow.

It helps protect your pregnancy by preventing miscarriage.

4. Oxytocin

Also known as the happy hormone and love hormone, this is the hormone that triggers labour by kick-starting contractions.

Role of oxytocin

This hormones promotes bonding between you and your baby soon after he or she is born.

It stretches your cervix in preparation for birth.

Oxcytocin stimulates your nipples to produce milk.

5. Human placental lactogen (hPL)

During pregnancy, the placenta starts to produce this hormone around the second week The highest levels of hPL occur during the latter stages of pregnancy.

Role of hPL

Helps supply energy to your developing baby, to fuel his or her growth. This is done by regulating your metabolism, enabling your body to break down fats better, converting them to energy/ food.

Makes your body less sensitive to insulin. Insulin is responsible for shifting glucose from your bloodstream to cells. In effect, there is more sugar left in your blood to nourish your baby.

Stimulates milk glands in the breasts in preparation for breastfeeding after baby’s birth

6. Prolactin

This is another important hormone that helps with milk production. In fact, during pregnancy, it increases 10-20 times its normal amount.

Role of prolactin
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It causes your breasts to increase in size, promoting growth of your breast tissue.

Prepares breasts for lactation and the release of milk.

7. Relaxin

Much like its name suggests, this hormone has an important, “relaxing” role on your body during pregnancy. While it is present and produced by the ovaries in non-pregnant women, during pregnancy, the placenta and uterine lining boost the production of relaxin.

Role of relaxin

Prepares the uterus and its lining for pregnancy.

Relaxes the uterus wall to prevent contractions, which can obstruct the implantation process of a fertilized egg.

Prevents early contractions, helping to retain the pregnancy and avoid miscarriage.

It relaxes your blood vessels to help them cope with the increased blood volume you produce in pregnancy.

During labour and delivery, relaxin stimulate the softening of the cervix. It also relaxes the ligaments of your pelvis for a smoother delivery.

Also read:
The stages of labour

References:
John Hopkins Medicine
,
Stanford Children’s Health

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Minimise Acne, Bloating & Other Symptoms During Ovulation With This Warm Quinoa Salad

During the ovulatory (i.e. ovulation) phase, your body is the most fertile and is working hard to create the healthiest egg possible. This phase occurs typically in the middle of your monthly cycle and lasts 3-5 days.

The ovulatory phase is caused by a natural increase in the hormones testosterone, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), and oestrogen. Foods high in antioxidants and fibre can best support your body during this time. Antioxidants support the body to create a healthy egg, whilst fibre helps to flush out excess oestrogen.

High oestrogen levels during this phase can cause the body to produce oestrogen-driven symptoms such as acne and bloating. You can assist your body in minimising these symptoms by eating high-fibre and high-antioxidant foods. In addition, try to use minimal cooking methods such as light steaming or, when possible, eating foods raw.

This
Warm Quinoa Spinach Salad
 is light, yet filling, and is well-suited for the ovulatory phase. Fibre-rich quinoa serves as the base; raw red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, green onions, almonds, and spinach provide antioxidants; and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette dressing joins all the flavours together. This versatile salad can be eaten right away whilst warm, or saved in the refrigerator for an anytime meal.

Recipe: Warm Quinoa Spinach Salad (Vegan, Gluten-free)

Serves 2-4
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Ingredients:

180g quinoa, rinsed

500ml filtered water

100g raw spinach

1 red capsicum, deseeded and chopped

100g cherry tomato, halved

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp almonds (sliced or chopped)

60ml extra virgin olive oil

30ml balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Methods:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.

Whilst quinoa cooks, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, all vegetables, and almonds.

Pour dressing over salad and gently mix.

Serve immediately or refrigerate to keep for later.  (If refrigerated, recommend consuming within 2-3 days.)

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Mastitis-stricken mum still breastfeeds toddler against doctor's advice

Among the many issues breastfeeding mums may face — like sore nipples and engorgement — perhaps
mastitis.
 is the worst. It’s a medical condition that causes severe inflammation of the breast tissue and ducts, and is very painful. So, when one mum who developed mastitis was under pressure to stop breastfeeding by her doctors, why did she not listen?

Mum continues to breastfeed son despite medical pressure to stop breastfeeding

Summer Dawn Pointer, a 22-year-old US mum who developed mastitis, continued breastfeeding her child, despite the medical pressure to stop breastfeeding.

The young mum delivered her only son, Knox, in May 2017. However five weeks later, Summer realised that her right breast developed a red bump.

After consulting doctors, she was given a diagnosis of mastitis. One doctor advised her to discontinue breastfeeding her son. However, she persisted in nursing him in spite of being warned, and is determined to so until the now 18-month-old Knox weans himself.

In her own words, Summer wants “to breastfeed Knox until he’s at least two-years-old or older”, should the toddler choose to keep on breastfeeding.  She says she will only end it when “he is ready to self-wean.”

Summer’s mastitis (pictured before the surgery) was the main medical reason for pressure to stop breastfeeding. | Image Source:
Daily Mail screengrab

How doctors treated her mastitis

Doctors prescribed Summer antibiotics when she initially got a diagnosis of mastitis.

However, the drugs didn’t work. Then, the young mum was referred to a breast surgeon, who aimed to get rid of the painful abscess on her breast.

The breast surgeon advised Summer to stop breastfeeding, “but I cried and cried and told her we had to try something else besides that,’ she says.

Hearing this, the breast surgeon prescribed her the most powerful antibiotics she could buy. The mum even got two prescriptions of the antibiotics “before the surgeon finally just lanced out the abscess”.

In the end, her treatment impacted the amount of breastmilk she made, and she was advised to not  breastfeed him since it might worsen the infection.

Continuing despite pressure to stop breastfeeding: “Breast is best”

However, even with health risks and the medical pressure to stop breastfeeding, Summer says she still breastfeeds Knox between eight to 10 times daily.

The mum nurses him “anywhere, anytime”. At first, she became uneasy breastfeeding her son as it wasn’t easy latching him, “but after time it became easier”.

She says many people have given her weird looks.

The same happened with her boyfriend’s family. At first, they commented that Knox was “too old”. However, they don’t comment anymore after being informed that Summer wasn’t going to stop breastfeeding up till Knox was ready.

Thankfully, Summer says that “my oldest sister and mom, Connie, are very supportive as well as my boyfriend.”

The young mum also uploads breastfeeding posts on Instagram. So far, her posts have largely garnered positive comments from followers, with a few attacking her when she insists that ‘breast is best’.

“Breast milk is better for him than cow’s milk and if other moms aren’t going to help wean him then it’s none of their business,” said Summer.

The young mum says she also wants to promote breastfeeding to more mums – particularly new ones – and to “stick to it”.

US mum Summer Dawn Pointer (left), aged 22, still carries on breastfeeding her son Knox (right) despite medical and social pressure to stop breastfeeding. She wants to promote breastfeeding among more mums – especially new ones. | Image Source:
Daily Mail screengrab

What is mastitis?

Mastitis is an infection of the breastfeeding mother’s breast tissue. It’s usually caused by bacteria entering the milk duct through a break or crack in the nipple. It can also occur if the plugged or blocked milk duct isn’t treated accordingly.

Normally, mastitis affects only one breast at a time but if a mum has had it before, she will likely have it again. This problem is most common in the first two to three weeks but can occur in any stage of lactation.

Mastitis: Signs and symptoms

Mastitis is pretty obvious when it occurs. That’s because the affected breast/s not only looks very different, but also feels painful.

Here are some of the signs and symptoms of mastitis:

Hard, swollen breasts

Warm, reddened and tender breasts

Red streaks over the breast

Fever and chills (of 38.5 degrees or higher)

Fatigue and flu like body aches

Headaches

Gelatin-like or stringy breastmilk

Milk may contain mucous pus or blood

Milk tasting saltier from increased sodium

Nausea or vomiting

Pus coming out of the nipple

Pain when breastfeeding

Treatment

While mastitis is scary at first, mums shouldn’t worry. Mastitis is a very curable infection and will not affect the breast milk or the breast tissue. This infection can be treated by using:

Antibiotics
, which is the usual medication for mastitis and may last 10-14 days. Not only is it safe for the breastfeeding mummy and baby, but antibiotics can help kill the mastitis-causing bacteria and eliminate pus from inside the breast tissue. Remember to never self medicate, though! Antibiotics should be prescribed by a Doctor.

Pain relievers
, like ibuprofen or panadol, can relieve mastitis symptoms like fever, swelling and pain. Take fever medication if you have a fever. Just like antibiotics, it is important that you should only take medicines prescribed by the doctor.

Surgical drainage
. If the breasts continue to remain swollen, a doctor can make a small incision on the breast to manually drain the pus. This treatment is very effective and provides almost instant relief.

Supportive measures, such as:

a lot of  bed rest, especially when they are experiencing fever and fatigue.

Warm compress with breast massage helps get the swelling down while encouraging milk letdown.

Drinking more fluids and getting adequate nutrition.

Not working around the house and getting extra help instead.

Mums, we hope that this article about continuing to breastfeed despite pressure to stop breastfeeding has been helpful. Have any thoughts? Share them in the comments below!
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Reduce the Look of Cellulite & Stretch Marks With These Natural Remedies

What is cellulite—and what causes it?

Cellulite is caused by a buildup of fat just under the skin’s surface, often resulting in an uneven orange peel-like texture on the affected area. The amount of cellulite you have depends on a variety of factors like genetics, age, body fat percentage, intake of food and lifestyle.

Although completely getting rid of cellulite nearly impossible, there are simple ways to assist with the appearance of cellulite. A healthy, balanced diet, tons of water, regular exercise and massage are all changes you can make to your routine to help decrease the appearance of cellulite.

Proven Ways To Get Rid Of Cellulite: What Are Stretch Marks—And What Causes Them?

Stretch marks occur when there’s been a rapid change to your body due to growth or
weight gain
. It’s most common for pregnant women and girls going through puberty to experience stretch marks.

The look of stretch marks may vary from person to person, but they usually start out as a thin reddish line and fade to a lighter, white colour over time, and may even become shiny.

As with cellulite, stretch marks aren’t likely to go away with natural remedies, however, you can make adjustments to your routine to help minimize the appearance of the scars.

Natural Remedies for Cellulite & Stretch Marks

Supplements

Vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, collagen-enhancing products or herbal supplements such as
Pegaga by PurelyB
 can help to reduce the look of cellulite and stretch marks by improving your skin’s overall health.

In fact, the rich antioxidants found in Pegaga (Gotu Kola) help to enhance skin repair by reducing inflammation and skin irritation, while the essential amino and fatty acids improve circulation, and stimulate cell growth and collagen production needed for skin elasticity and firming to give your skin a smoother, more radiant look.

Dry brushing

Dry brushing
 increases circulation on the skin, removes dead skin cells allowing for new cells to grow. This supports the natural detoxification process of the skin. It is important to use a plant loofah or ones with natural bristols and massage in circular motions. Dry brush a few times every week for five minutes, best before bath time. Check out a step-by-step how-to guide
here
.

Instant Coffee

Coffee is known to dehydrate our cells and system, which can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Regular topical application will reduce bumpiness and stimulate blood circulation and promote lymph flow.

Here is how to make a paste: add half a cup of olive oil into two tablespoons of instant coffee and mix well to form a paste. Put the paste into the microwave and heat for twenty seconds. Apply that paste onto your skin for five minutes in a circular motion. Then use cling wrap and bandage the area away for thirty minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this twice a week for optimal results.

Sugar scrubs

Similar to dry brushing, sugar scrubs are fantastic for increasing circulation and exfoliating away dead skin cells, revealing newer, fresher skin.

Here’s how to make a sugar scrub: mix 1½ cups of sugar with ¼ cup of coconut oil and 5-10 drops of your favourite essential oil. If you want the scrub a little wetter, add more coconut oil. A little drier? Add more sugar. Apply the scrub in a circular motion and rinse off with warm water.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

While this is not something you can do at home, it’s well worth the effort. Lymphatic drainage massage is a type of massage that helps your system eliminate toxins and excess fluid while stimulating blood flow through the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that rid the body of toxins, waste and unwanted materials. Assisting the body with such drainage not only improves the appearance of cellulite but also works against the future build-up of new cellulite. Aim for one to two sessions a month for optimal results.

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True Story: Woman shares details of secret affair

I got married in the year 2000. I was 27-years-old and my husband was 30. My first-born came along a year later and my second, after two years.
Little did I expect a third addition to the family – but because I had an affair with someone else.

My husband, an Australian, was in finance and making enough for me to enjoy being a stay-at-home mum. But I remained firm in my decision to continue in my line of real estate.

Although the hours were odd and long, and many a time I would only return home after the girls were both already tucked in, I still wasn’t ready to give up my job.

In 2005, after my husband and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary, I felt my marriage fizzing out. Don’t get me wrong, though. My husband
*
Robert, is one of the most wonderful men I have ever met. Flowers, chocolate, champagne, were little surprises that I would find around the room to brighten my day.

However, I was getting a tad bored with the whole family life that had been woven up to that point
. I began to consider applying for a job overseas to stay for about a year to rid myself of the ‘beautiful family’ pantomime that I was forced to be part of.
After thinking about it, I
 began searching and tried to work up the nerve to let the family know my plan. I knew I had to do it. That was, until I met
*
Jake.

Certain things should just remain confidential.

Jake – my Achilles heel

The dimpled smile, the deep voice, the mysterious eyes, the chiselled jaw – Jake looked like a walking Greek God. He wanted a condo in Bukit Timah and I went to great lengths to find the one apartment he would be satisfied with.

As we met more to see various apartments, I realised two things. 1) He would always meet me earlier so we could grab a cuppa. 2) I made it a point to clear about an hour or 2, before and after any appointment with him.
I guess I was subconsciously waiting for him to make a move!

He finally settled on a sexy two bedroom in Upper Bukit Timah. As the necessary papers were being signed, I could not help feeling a pang of jealousy at a conjured image of the lucky lady that would eventually be sharing the pad with him.

Jake and I had opened up to each other in the previous weeks and he had told me in detail about himself. He was 36-years-old. His mother was Lebanese and his father, British. He had lived in different parts of England since young. He was posted here from his job over there and had been rather excited about his trip here.

His aim in Singapore was to study the culture, learn more about the fusion of the West and East ideals created by the locals here and try to find a companion. I had told him about myself as well, the kind of growing up I had experienced, my school days, etc. But I held back on the whole marriage thing. I didn’t think he had to know about that. I always removed my ring anyway when I met male clients as I seemed to sell better with my ring off!

Guilt creeps in

A week later, I visited Jake to see how well he had settled in. He had prepared a wonderful spread for dinner and as we dined, we spoke about our dreams and desires. As we were having dessert, he took my hand, looked into my eyes and placed something with his other hand in my palm.

Looking down, I saw a key. “It’s yours, Jess. I’m not going to force you to move in or anything but I want you to know that you have a place here and if you would even consider it, I’ll be ecstatic,” he whispered. He would be ecstatic?! I was over the moon by every last word of his sentence! But at that moment, the ugly picture of my family crept into my mind. My heart wanted Jake but my stupid sensible mind knew that I had to give up one. And that one could not be my
family, even if I had an affair.

I reached a compromise with Jake. I visited him most weekday evenings but I didn’t stay over. In all form of rarity, I would spend the night with him, giving the excuse to my husband that I was spending the night with one of my girlfriends.

Robert was never one to check up on me so I knew I didn’t have to let any of my girlfriends in on this. As much as I tried, I couldn’t get rid of the guilt whenever I saw Robert smiling down on me or giving me a squeeze. To make up for it, I would sleep with him immediately the following night and we went at it like two wild animals. I – out of the
guilt, since I had an affair. Robert – out of the sheer desire of being with his wife.

I had an affair: The Ultimatum

After two months, Jake decided to go back home for Christmas and asked me to follow him. I bailed out by lying to him about the big projects that I was involved in. Whilst he was there, shock arrived in the form of a home pregnancy test. I was pregnant. The uncertainty of whose baby it was, grew bigger as the baby grew in me.

Jake was due to return a few days after Christmas and I had to make a choice by then.
What started initially where I had an affair turned into an ultimatum: leave everything and be with Jake and the new baby or leave him and have the baby as part of the family.

As both Robert and Jake, were Caucasians, I knew neither would know the truth when the baby was born. I made a decision and changed my handphone number.

It has been two years since the birth of my son, Aiden. As I type this, Aiden plays by my feet and looks up at me with a set of beautifully lashed eyes. The same eyes Jake used to look at me with.

Editor’s Note:
 This is a true story, but to protect the identity of our author, we have changed all the names involved.

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Is It Important To Teach Balance Between Saving And Spending?

I’m a 75-year-old father, and my wife and I are now enjoying our retirement with comfortable savings. When I look back, I’m content that we worked hard yet afforded the things we liked — and still saved enough.

In short, it was a balance of the yin and yang: the right equilibrium between hard work and enjoying life. It’s no coincidence that we are
Balancers
 — parents who seek to achieve exactly this in their lives and for their children. (Want to know your money parenting persona? Take the
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Most importantly, I’m glad we’ve passed on some important money lessons focusing on this balance to our son. Now in his mid-thirties, he has a comfortable lifestyle and decent savings.

Could other Balancer parents achieve the same? Why not?

Money Lessons We Taught Our Son

1. Save

When my son turned 3, I got him his first piggy bank. He was thrilled by the sound of coins clanking against the plastic. Therein lay his first money lesson:  the more money there was in it, the less noise it would make. While the sound of its emptiness may be exciting, it actually is an alarm bell!

From then on, he religiously deposited coins into his piggy bank. It became a habit that stuck with him for life.

But of course, balance is key. We did remind him not to deprive himself of the simple joys in life. We encouraged him to use some of the money to treat himself to erasers or sweets when we brought him out. Save, but live as well – that’s our motto as Balancers.

2. Investing

When my son was 6, I taught him his first lesson about ‘interest’. I told him that for every 10 dollars he saved out of his pocket money, I would add a dollar to it.

He caught on to the idea quickly, saving whenever he could just so I would add to his growing stash. I helped to fund a number of things in his teen years — and he also started investing early in his life.

Much to my surprise, his appetite for risk is far greater than mine. I have always been on the conservative side, but he’s been educating me on the need to take
calculated
risks since he was a young adult.

3. You Don’t Always See Your Money

Also when he was 6, I taught my son what a bank account is. He’d been asking where we put all the coins he’d collected when the piggy bank got full, and where all the festive
hong baos
 that he received went.

I explained, “you may not see it, but it’s there and it grows. And the longer you don’t see it, the longer it has to grow.”

Of course, he didn’t understand the need to put his savings into his bank account immediately. An expert at negotiation even at 6, he would come up with creative arguments of why he would need to use some of the money before the rest were deposited and forgotten about.

And we never insisted that he saved
all
 of it; for us, we view that life isn’t just about money. When he really wanted something, he got to buy it with the money that we let him keep.

Needless to say, now he sets aside money for fixed deposits and other investments that bring him passive income. We may have started him on this, but he’s added his two cents to it — well, definitely more, but that’s precisely what we wanted him to do!

4. It All Adds Up

As a natural math whiz, numbers always made sense to my son. So I used real-life examples to teach him to understand expenses by adding them up — what better way to learn than real-life contexts anyway?

For example, when we had our occasional McDonald’s treat, I would ask him, “How much would you spend in a week if you buy one Happy Meal a day?” And he would calculate that. Then I’d ask him how much that would be in a month, in a year, and so on.

Having him understand that “just one” thing could add up to “a lot” in terms of expenses was an important lesson for him and me, and is one that still applies today. By looking at his expenses like this, he’s managed to make significant savings! In fact, I think he does it better than me.

5. Money Is Hard To Earn

My son first started earning his own money when he was in junior college. He would give tuition for some extra cash to fund concerts, movies and whatever else he wanted. Later, he took on odd jobs in warehouses until he entered university to fund his holidays with his friends.

We’ve always encouraged him to get the best of both worlds; to learn what it’s like to earn money (even if it is just one aspect in the overall scheme of life), but also to build travel and cultural experiences.

To us, money spent on such things are investments too. We’d funded his 3-month trip to Europe as a gift upon his graduation — half of it anyway. He knew that it was our hard-earned money, and insisted on paying for half.

That, to me, was already an indication of our money parenting success. He had learnt the value of money. He had also learnt the importance of spending money on things that are worth it.

A Never-ending Journey

Money parenting is a journey and it doesn’t only go one way, I’ve found. Once, it was me teaching him; today, he gives me lessons on retirement savings, insurance policies, investing, what I should do with my property and so on. I like how there is a nice mix between the early lessons I have taught him and the things that he has discovered for himself along the course of his life.

I guess that’s what money parenting has been all about for us as Balancers: giving our son a solid foundation that he can build on as he goes along, and guiding him without being overbearing.

We strived to teach our son about the value of money and how best to use it. Knowing that our son has achieved this balance gives us the assurance that he is well prepared for the rest of his life.

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Malaysia’s First & Only Children Formula Milk With All-Natural A2 Protein: New Enfagrow All Mindpro

Mead Johnson Nutrition Malaysia today announced the launch of Malaysia’s first-ever children formula milk with the original, all-natural A2 protein
[3]
: Enfagrow
All
 MindPro. This will be a new addition to the range of growing-up milk offerings in the company’s overall portfolio.

With over 100 years of expertise in children nutrition, Mead Johnson Malaysia decided to bring back the most original source of milk protein that was naturally produced by cows over 5000 years ago after discovering its positive effects on the digestive system
[1]
.

Emerging evidence from studies in preschool children and adults suggest that consuming milk with A2 beta-casein protein is less likely to be associated with digestive discomfort
[2]
.

Most regular cow’s milk in the market nowadays are sourced from cow breeds that produce a combination of A1 beta-casein protein and A2 beta-casein protein. Farming practices and genetic mutation over the years resulted in only 30% of cows (A2 cows) in the world being able to produce all-natural, easy-to-digest A2 beta-casein protein

Enfagrow
AII
 MindPro is made of naturally pure A2 beta-casein protein selectively sourced from rare A2 cows that graze on lush pastures beneath the Southern Alps of New Zealand
[4]
.

The fertile soils as well as high levels of rainfall and sunshine in this West Coast landscape make for one of the best dairy farming environments to raise cows in the world.

 All cows are also carefully selected through non-invasive DNA testing to ensure that they are of an authentic breed of A2 cows that can produce 100% pure A2 protein in their milk.

Aside from its naturally easy-to-digest pure A2 milk protein, Enfagrow
AII
 MindPro also contains MFGM and the global expert recommended level of DHA
[5]
 for sharper minds, with no added sugar
[6]
.

Enfagrow
AII
MindPro is specially formulated for children between 1 to 3 years old and is available in 440g and 1.1kg. Enfagrow
AII
 MindPro is now available for purchase on Enfagrow A+ Shopee Official Store, all MANJAKU outlets, and exclusive Chinese Medical Halls (Full store listings available here:
https://www.enfagrow.com.my/a2storelist
).

Try now to experience the A2 protein difference and enjoy a 14-day money back guarantee
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Find out more about Enfagrow
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References:

 Sheng et al., JPGN. 2019 Sep;69(3):375-382.

 Brooke-Taylor S, Dwyer K, Woodford K, Kost N. Systematic Review of the Gastrointestinal Effects of A1 Compared with A2 -Casein. Adv Nutr, 2017 Sep 15;8(5):739-748.

 Compared to all key growing up milk brands in Malaysia as of Mar’2021.

 More than 90% of A2 milk sourced from New Zealand.

 FAO/WHO recommends daily dietary DHA intake of 10-12mg/kg body weight for children 12-24 months or 100-150mg DHA+EPA for children 2-4 years old.

Reference: FAO 2010. Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition. Report of an expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper no.91. FAO; Rome

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5 ways to teach perseverance to children, according to Jack Ma

Founder and chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba, Jack Ma, wasn’t born successful. He had a rough life before founding Alibaba, the single largest retailer in the world. Throughout his life, Ma has had his fair share of rejection and even lived in poverty. Now, after years of perseverance, Jack Ma teaches a new generation what it takes to succeed.

Through all these challenges in life, he has risen to emerge as one of the most successful businessmen in the world. Based on his rich set of life experiences, Jack Ma teaches important lessons for everyone — especially parents and the younger generation — at the recently concluded 2018 World Economic Forum.

Mums and dads, here are some enriching lessons for you to teach perseverance to children and on how to be successful in life, based on Jack Ma’s inspiring speech.

Lesson #1: Jack Ma teaches kids to learn from their mistakes

“In life, it’s not how much we achieved, it’s how much we’ve gone through the tough days and mistakes,”

Ma explained
 to a group of young leaders at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

“If you want to be successful, learn from the other people’s mistakes, don’t learn from the successful stories.”

Ma recommends that youngsters should make themselves their own competition instead of setting their goals and aspirations based on other people’s success stories.

“As a young boy — even today — I never thought I would be here,” he said. “When I look back, every problem I met when I was a kid benefited me.”

Lesson #2: Jack Ma teaches kids that it’s okay to fail

There are many lessons of success for children to learn through failure. It’s not about defeat —it’s about getting up, dusting off the dirt, and
being more determined
 than ever to achieve your goal.

“I failed so many times, people probably know that I applied for so many jobs, over 30 jobs, all rejected, not even got a chance: 24 of us interviewed for a KFC job, 23 got accepted, I was the only guy rejected,” he explained during the forum.

Once, he applied for a “police job” with five other people and was the only one to be rejected. In another instance, he and his cousin applied for jobs as servers in a four-star hotel.

“We waited [in a] long queue for two hours,” Ma said. Eventually, his cousin was accepted and he was once again rejected.

He said his mother could only shake her head at him, but he refused to feel discouraged because he knew “this is a training course for me.”

“No matter how smart you are, you will encounter mistakes,”
 Ma said.

“
You learn from mistakes not because you will be able to avoid mistakes when these mistakes come, [when] these suffers come, you learn how to deal with it, how to face it.”

Jack Ma had humble beginnings. | Image: Facebook

Lesson #3: Jack Ma teaches kids the importance of love and EQ

As parents, we focus a lot (too much, sometimes) on nurturing our children’s intelligence. What should we feed them so their brain can grow? How many enrichment classes should we send them to? And so we go on.

Of course, intelligence — and having a good IQ — is important for kids. But Jack Ma reminds us not to forget another very important quality to nurture in kids for future success. That is emotional quotient, or EQ. In other words, the IQ of love.

“To gain success a person will need high EQ; if you don’t want to lose quickly you will need a high IQ, and if you want to be respected you need high LQ — the IQ of love,”
  he explained.

Lesson #4: Jack Ma teaches perseverance to children

Persevering through life’s injustices is tough. Many give up.

But others forge ahead and take these challenges head on. This quality, to persevere through hardship, is called
grit
. Jack Ma is one such person who has this quality, and his life story can indeed be used as a lesson in perseverance to teach our kids.

Ma also reveals that his favourite movie is
Forrest Gump
. He said that the movie taught him that life is indeed tough, but one should forge ahead despite life’s difficulties.

He paraphrased Forrest Gump saying,
“No one made money out of catching whales, people make money out of catching shrimp.”

Lesson #5: Jack Ma teaches girls to know their self-worth

It might be 2018, but when it comes to gender balance in society, males still have the upper-hand in general. Parents of little girls, know that you nurture future leaders of the world, scientists, astronauts, engineers, teachers.

Teach your daughters that they can be whatever they want to be.

Empower them with the knowledge that they are strong, powerful and capable. Remind them to
never doubt their capabilities
.

Ma understands the value that women add to the world, especially to the workplace. He explains:

“If you want your company to be successful, if you want your company to operate with wisdom, with care, then women are the best.

“37% of senior management in Alibaba are women. Part of the ‘secret sauce’ of our success is because we have so many women colleagues.”

So there you have it, mums and dads: genuine words of wisdom from one of the most successful people in the world, who started out small. Through his life, we can all learn about perseverance and grit. We hope you are inspired, and that you will teach your children these lessons.

You can listen to Ma’s speech in full here:

To learn more about perseverance and how to raise resilient children, visit
www.aptagro.com.my
.

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Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey – from the little moments of your developing baby’s first flutters or kicks to the excitement of giving birth, these experiences all make up a remarkable chapter within your life.

Nevertheless, pregnancy, especially for first-time mums, can be intimidating with factors such as diet restrictions, or the changes in your body. However, these changes are the sacrifices you must make to ensure a safe space for your developing baby as he or she develops within your womb.

Ultimately, caring for yourself properly during pregnancy is the key to your developing baby’s health. We know many soon-to-be parents will have questions and concerns, so here are some pregnancy tips and do’s and don’ts to take note of during your pregnancy.

What you should do:

1. Book your first doctor appointment

After taking an at-home pregnancy test, you might be at the verge of wanting to celebrate. Before you do that, it is advisable to
call your doctor first and set an appointment
 – pregnant mummies in Malaysia are expected to register for antenatal check-ups before their 12
th
 week of pregnancy
. We recommend contacting your doctor as soon as you can to assess your health and confirm your pregnancy.

During your first visit, the doctor will check your overall health with a physical exam, as well as predict your due date. General information and various other details, including your ethnic group is also taken down to identify any cultural practices during pregnancy
. They will also ask about your family or medical history and any previous pregnancy experiences.

Additionally, screening tests such as urine and blood samples will be taken for your doctor to check for conditions, including bladder infections or your sugar levels.

2. Take your prenatal supplements

After your assessment, you will be prescribed
prenatal vitamins
 based on your checkup results – this is why keeping up with your appointments is crucial as your doctor will track the health of your pregnancy closely, and prescribe the care you need to support your developing baby’s optimal growth.

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Among the common prenatal supplements for expectant mothers are folic acid, which
reduces the risk of fetal neural tube defects
 such as spina bifida, as well as iron to support your growing baby’s brain development and maintain the supply of oxygen
. Meanwhile, these prenatal supplements are also equally important:

Calcium:
 As your body is unable to produce calcium, you will need to get it from supplements or high calcium foods such as milk and dairy products.
Calcium is important
 for your developing baby’s bone and teeth formation
. It also
 reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia
.

Essential fatty acids (omega-3, DHA, EPA):
 This is for brain and nerve development. Moreover, according to the
American Pregnancy Association,
 studies show that higher consumption of Omega-3 may reduce the risk of preterm labour and delivery, thus
lowering the risk preeclampsia
.

Vitamin D:
 This is beneficial for a mother’s health as it supports the immune system, healthy cell division and bone health. It is imperative to
support your developing baby’s bone development
.

3. Try to exercise regularly

Did you know that exercising for expectant mothers can actually benefit their pregnancy? According to the
United Kingdom National Health Service
, women who are active and fit during pregnancy are likely to adapt better with changes within their body, as well as reduce the risk of problems within later
pregnancy or during labour
 – exercise actually helps your body
prepare your body
 for birth as strong muscles and a fit heart can
ease your delivery
!

Moreover, exercising releases endorphins to make you feel better overall, relieve backaches, improve your posture, promote better sleep, and
reduce constipation
. But, be sure to ease down as your pregnancy progresses. We recommend consulting your doctor further on the types of exercise your pregnancy can handle.

4. Eat a balanced and healthy diet

Eating healthily for pregnant women is consuming a balanced and varied diet. John Hopkins Medicine states that expectant women should consume 300 extra calories daily for a healthy pregnancy from protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains –  keeping to a healthy diet can ease common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and
constipation
.

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Here are some foods to include
during pregnancy
:

Vegetables
(for vitamin A and potassium):
 carrots, cooked greens, spinach, sweet potatoes.

Fruits
(for potassium):

bananas, honeydew, mangoes, oranges, tomatoes.

Dairy
(for calcium, potassium, vitamin A and Vitamin D
)
: maternal milk, soymilk, fat-free or low-fat yoghurt.

Grains
(for iron and folic acid):
 ready-to-eat cereal.

Protein

(for amino acids)
: lean beef, lamb, salmon, nuts, seeds.

5. Eliminate exposure to toxins

Throughout pregnancy, you will hear various advice on what to avoid, and this may include the regular products you use. Some of this may ring true. In fact, a 2019 study from Sweden revealed that certain chemicals can be absorbed through a mother’s skin and cause interference with hormone activity, therefore
affecting the developing baby’s brain development
.

However, this subject is not commonly discussed in doctors’ office, but generally, you should avoid certain toxins during pregnancy. There are some
toxins to limit exposure
 to as listed by UTSouthwestern Medical Centre which is pet medication, animal waste, cigarette smoke, vape smoke, lead, cleaning products (use rubber gloves if needed) and BPA
.

6. Listen to your body

One of the final and most important pregnancy tips we have is to listen to your body – everyone’s pregnancy is different! While you may seek advice from friends or family, know that some circumstances may differ because no pregnancy is exactly the same.

If your body does not feel right or you are experiencing pain, do not hesitate to contact your doctor. Remember, your body is your developing baby’s safe haven, which is why keeping your doctor’s checks is extremely crucial to monitor the health of you and your developing baby.

What not to do during pregnancy

Now that we have an understanding of what to do during pregnancy, here are some quick pregnancy tips on what you should
avoid
:

Avoid raw meat:
 Stay away from uncooked food such as sushi, oysters, clams, undercooked beef or poultry. These meats may be
 contaminated with toxoplasmosis or salmonella
.

Stay away from raw eggs:
 Raw eggs may also contain salmonella. Make sure to check your foods before you eat – salad dressings such as hollandaise or mayonnaise may contain
raw egg
.

Avoid bathing in hot water:

Keep your body temperature below 102.2°F (39°C).
An increase in body temperature during the first trimester can lead to birth defects.
 So,
avoid hot baths
, especially during early pregnancy, and try a warm bath instead
.

No smoking:
 Smoking has a harmful effect on the developing baby
 and may pose a risk of miscarriage, premature separation of the placenta, premature birth and low birth weight
.

Avoid alcohol:
 Consuming alcohol may cause behavioural and learning difficulties with your baby. In large amounts, it can cause
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
 which has negative effects including congenital malformations and mental retardation
.

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Pregnancy goes through different stages and with every trimester your body changes and your developing baby grows more. Hence, one of the most important tips is to track your pregnancy. While you may have your doctor appointments scheduled, tracking your growing baby’s development can help your doctor understand your pregnancy better.

In addition to that, tracking your growing baby’s development during pregnancy puts your mind at ease as well because we know how worrisome mummies can get! Thankfully, these days, there are easy ways to track your pregnancy progress such as using Enfamama A+ Club Mobile App.

With Enfamama A+ Club Mobile App, expectant mums can track their pregnancy throughout the first, second and third trimester. The app tailors your pregnancy journey through features such as personalised guidance, pregnancy tips, fetal developmental and growth tracking.

What’s even better is that you can view all of Enfamama A+ exclusive offers and save more with their Mead Johnson Nutrition flagship store promotions.

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*For adult pregnant and locating females, the minimum intake for optimal adult health and fetal and child development is 300mg/d EPA+DHA, of which at least 200mg/d should be DHA. Reference: FAO 2010. Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition. Report of an expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper no.91, FAO: Rome.

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Is Sperm Protein Good For Skin?Mum Swears That Drinking Sperm Keeps Her Healthy!

Tracy Kiss is very much concerned about her health, but one of her health habits might not be for the faint of heart, nor the squeamish. She insists that sperm protein good for skin!

Sperm Protein Good For Skin?: She Gets It From Her Best Friend

A personal trainer, vegan, and a single mother, Tracy is very much concerned about her health. However, after having an interesting conversation about alternative remedies with her beauty therapist, she decided to try using sperm to keep her skin healthy.

She started with using it on her face to keep her skin fresh, and she eventually started ingesting it in order to keep her immune system strong.

Tracy gets her supply from best friend, who took a test to make sure that he had no sexually transmitted infections. Her best friend is also a non-smoker, which she says ensures that the sperm is clean and safe since she admitted that sperm protein good for skin.

She Feels Better After Drinking It

While it might sound strange to most of us, Tracy swears by the benefits of using sperm. She says that it has improved her skin, and that she also started feeling better after she started drinking it.

She shares, “I’d been feeling run down and had no energy, but now I’m full of beans and my mood has improved.”

“It can taste really good – depending on what my friend has been eating. My other mates think I’m strange, but I don’t give a toss.”

She also sometimes drinks the semen on its own, depending on what her friend has eaten.

“If he’s been drinking alcohol or eaten something particularly pungent like asparagus, I ask him to give me a heads up so I know not to drink it neat.”

Interestingly, sperm has been known to contain zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and fructose that can also nourish the skin. It also contains proteolytic enzymes, or enzymes that dissolve proteins, and these can possibly also help break down layers of dead skin.

Go to the next page to learn about other ways to keep yourself healthy!

There are a lot of other ways to keep you and your skin healthy

While Tracy’s chosen method of keeping her body and her skin healthy works for her, it’s not something that most people would choose to do.  Thankfully, there are a lot of other ways that you can keep you and your skin healthy.

Here’s are a some other ways of keeping yourself healthy:

Eat some tomatoes!
 Tomatoes not only taste good, but they also contain lycopene, which can keep your skin from aging.

Sweet potatoes do your body good.
 Not only are sweet potatoes tasty, they also have a lot of vitamin C, which aside from strengthening your immune system, also helps increase collagen, which keeps your skin plump and healthy!

Popeye’s right, spinach makes you strong!
Studies have shown that people who eat a lot of leafy greens had at least half the number of skin tumours compared to people who eat very few greens. The folate in spinach can also help repair and maintain DNA, keeping your cells healthy!

Have a tea break.
Hot tea has a lot of antioxidants called catechins that have been proven to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Make sure to drink it while its hot since the catechins degrade as the tea cools down.

Dark chocolate is very healthy.
Good news chocolate lovers! Flavonols, or the antioxidants present in dark chocolate helps protect your skin against sun damage and can lessen the effects of aging. Though, you only need a few ounces of chocolate each day, so don’t binge!

Snack on some almonds!
Almonds are a great snack, as they’re full of vitamin E that helps protect your skin against sun damage. Instead of eating a bag of chips as a snack, mix it up and snack on some almonds instead!

Sources:
dailymail.co.uk
,
aww.com.au
,
womenshealthmag.com

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Top 5 Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia to Absorb Smoke, Allergen & Dust in Your Home

Nowadays, air purifiers are essential for families, especially those who have small children. It is not only the outside air that is polluted, the air inside the house can also be polluted even if we do not feel it. Therefore, it is crucial to find the best air purifier to ensure our family breathes in clean air every day.

Did you know that certain allergens in the air can adversely impact the health of your family?

 Perhaps your child often has a cold or an allergy to something you may not be sure of, they could be caused by the harmful substances in the air that they are breathing in.

This is where air purifiers come in! They can be placed in the living room or the baby’s room and are effective in cleaning the air from impurities and improving air quality.

Choosing The Best Air Purifier For The Family

Finding a good air purifier nowadays may not be easy since many brands in Malaysia have started selling air purifiers. Hence there is a lot to choose from.

In order to make your search easier, we have identified some air purifiers that have good filtration technology (can filter fine particles), can effectively filter the air for ⅔ of the house and is quiet so infants can sleep comfortably!

Top Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia

Sterra Breeze True HEPA-13 Air Purifier

What we love about this product is that it is Singapore’s most effective hospital-grade air purifier that eliminates deadly viruses, smoke, and air contaminants to protect you and your family at home.

Sterra Breeze True HEPA-13 is one of the best-selling air purifiers in Singapore and has now entered the Malaysian market. With its ability to remove up to 99.97% of all airborne particles, Sterra Breeze makes the air in your home fresh, clean, and most importantly healthy for the whole family.

Not only that, it helps to r
emove up to 99.97% of all airborne particles using the most powerful, medical-grade True HEPA-13 Filter and operates as silent as a soft whisper - definitely won't scare your children or pets at home!

Sterra Breeze True HEPA-13 is such a powerful machine that it can also get rid of pet fur and dander, which can help with allergies too. Not only that, it also removes unwanted odours such as pee or poop.

The sleek aesthetic design is also perfect for individuals looking for that minimalist look.

What we like:

Comes with a medical grade HEPA-13 filter that can eliminate particles in the air including dust, hair, animal hair, PM2.5

Value for money - as a medical-grade air purifier, this product comes at such an affordable price!

It can cover up to 3 to 4 rooms with an area of 80m2

Very suitable for those who have pets at home, it not only eliminates dandruff on animal fur but also removes unpleasant odors in the home

Whisper-quiet – operates as silent as a soft whisper

It is highly efficient and able to deliver 400 m
3
/hr of fresh, clean air

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DYSON Pure Cool Tower Purifier Fan

Why it’s Great:

The Dyson Pure Cool has a draft-free air mode that cleans without cooling. If your toddler sleeps in an air-conditioned room, the draft-free mode will clean the air without making it too cold for your child.

You also do not have to worry if your baby is prone to allergies or has asthma because Dyson Pure Cool is certified safe for people with asthma and is allergy-friendly by Allergy Standards Limited.

Features we like:

 Filtration technology: Consists of a glass HEPA filter that captures 99.95% of micro allergens and contaminants as small as 0.1 microns

 Effective area: ~ 27m²

 Noise: 40 - 56 dba depending on fan speed

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Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifier FP-J30L

Why it’s Great:

Plasmacluster Ion technology is the original Sharp cleaning technology that cleans the air by emitting positive and negative ions.

What’s more is that the Sharp Plasmacluster FP-J30L is one of the quietest air purifiers on the market, and it would be perfect in the kids’ room or the living room!

Features we like:

 Filtration technology: High-density plasma cluster ion technology with true HEPA & Carbon filters that quickly removes airborne particles

 Effective area:

 Noise: 23 - 44 dba depending on fan speed

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XIAOMI Air Purifier 3H

Why it’s Great:

Using the True HEPA Class 13 filter, the well-known XIAOMI brand has come up with the XIAOMI 3H air purifier that can be controlled using the Mi Home application and is compatible with other XIAOMI products.

It can also be used with both Google Assistant and Alexa AI smart systems!

In addition, the product features a combination of a centrifugal fan and a custom brushless motor to increase the amount of clean air output.

The XIAOMI Air Purifier 3H also boasts 6 optional modes, which are the sleep, automatic, favourite, low, medium, and high-level modes.

Features we like:

 Has an OLED touch screen display

 Effective area:

 Noise: 33 - 64 dba depending on fan speed

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Philips Air Cleaner AC2887/30

Why it’s Great:

This air purifier comes with 3 automatic cleaning settings: general mode, highly sensitive allergen mode for when someone is sick at home, as well as a very strong bacterial and viral mode to ensure the air is sanitised from harmful bacteria that can cause sickness.

The key features of this air purifier include the ability to monitor, respond and clean the air automatically, its aerodynamic structure that improves efficient airflow and, most importantly, the ability to track the surrounding air quality level on a 4-scale colour mark.

Features we like:

 Filtration technology: The patented AeraSense filter removes 99.97% of viruses and aerosol particles in one hour

 Effective area: 24 - 41 m²

 Noise: 20.5 - 51 dba depending on fan speed

 Philips Air Cleaner AC2887/30
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Midea MAP-20BD Air Purifier

Why it’s Great:

The MIDEA MAP-20BD has a 3 in 1 compound filter consisting of Pre Filter, HEPA Filter and Active Carbon Filter to provide excellent air purification.

 This air purifier releases negative ions throughout the room, where they become attached to dust, pollen, smoke particles and airborne bacteria and come to rest on the floor.

Features we like:

 This compound filter consists of a pre-filter, HEPA Filter and Activated Carbon Filter to provide excellent air purification.

 Effective area: 24 - 41 m²

 Noise: 25 - 47 dba depending on fan speed

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