Why Do You Need To Go For Pre-Travel Health Advice ?

School holidays fall at the end of the year, which is also the best time to travel. When you are preparing the schedule for your trip, do you take into consideration health preparations?

THE BENEFITS OF A PRE-TRAVEL CONSULTATION ARE :

1. Up to date verbal and written advice on a range of travel health issues.
2. Information about recent disease outbreaks.
3. Travel health vaccinations, malaria tablets and other medications.

When you are preparing for your trip, do not forget to include the treatment for some of the common ailments that can occur during your trip. These common ailments and treatments are :

1. Travellers diarrhoea : you may bring along oral rehydration salt solution.
2. Insect bites such as mosquitoes : you may bring medication such as Tea Tree Cream or Zhimeko Medicated Rub.
3. Motion sickness : bring along some anti-motion sickness tablets or use elasticated wrist bands.
4. Sunburn : wearing day cream with protection and lotion containing Aloe Vera for moistening the skin.
5. Influenza : you may wear surgical mask to avoid infection. you can also get the annual flu vaccine and practice good hygiene habits to help keep you flu-free.
6. Dry itchy skin and chapped lips : apply lotion containing Aloe Vera for moistening the skin and lipstick or lip balm enriched with Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Vitamin E to avoid chapping of the lips.
7. Common cold : consume Ganoderma or Lingzhi to boost immune system.
8. MMinor wounds and injuries : you may bring along plaster.
9. Allergy on skin, nasal and conjunctiva : avoid any food that is known to cause allergy for you.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

WITH NECESSARY PRECAUTIONARY STEPS AND PREPARATIONS, YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES CAN ENJOY THE TRIP.

MENGAPA ANDA MEMERLUKAN KHIDMAT NASIHAT DOKTOR SEBELUM PERJALANAN?

Lazimnya cuti sekolah yang jatuh pada hujung tahun pasti merupakan  saat yang dinanti-nantikan oleh semua ahli keluarga anda untuk pergi melancong ke luar negara. Akan tetapi, semasa anda sedang sibuk membuat persiapan untuk pergi melancong, adakah anda juga mengambil kira ersiapan untuk mencegah penyakit berjangkit ?

KEBAIKAN KHIDMAT NASIHAT DOKTOR ADALAH SEPERTI DI BAWAH:

1. Memberi khidmat nasihat secara lisan atau bertulis mengenai isu kesihatan terkini.
2. Informasi mengenai penyakit berjangkit yang sedang menular di negara percutian anda.
3. Menyediakan khidmat suntikan vaksin, tablet malaria dan juga cara pengubatan lain.

Ketika anda membuat persiapan untuk pergi melancong, jangan lupa bawa sekali sedikit ubat-ubatan untuk kegunaan semasa berlakunya sebarang kecemasan minor. Ini termasuklah :

1. Cirit-birit : Bawa bersama garam oral rehidrasi yang sedia dibancuh.
2. Gigitan serangga seperti nyamuk : Bawa bersama ubat / krim gatal seperti krim Tea Tree atau ubat salap Zhimeko.
3. Pening dan Mual : Bawa bersama ubat pening atau pakaikan gelang getah.
4. Kulit Terbakar : Gunakan produk penjagaan krim siang yang mengandungi pati Aloe Vera agar melindungi kulit anda dan mengekalkan kelembapan kulit anda.
5. Influenza : Gunakanlah penutup mulut dan hidung (mask) agar mencegah daripada jangkitan. Anda juga boleh mendapatkan suntikan vaksin dan jagalah kebersihan diri anda selalu untuk jauhi daripada jangkitan.
6. Kekeringan kulit dan bibir : Gunakanlah produk penjagaan yang kaya dengan pati Aloe Vera yang mampu mengekalkan kelembapan semulajadi kulit anda. Pakailah gincu bibir yang diperkayakan dengan Aloe Vera, Shea Butter dan Vitamin E agar bibir anda tidak merekah.
7. Selsema Biasa : Ambillah produk Ganoderma atau Lingzhi (RG & GL) untuk menguatkan sistem ketahanan anda.
8. Luka atau cedera ringan : Bawa sekali plaster ketika perjalanan.
9. Alergi kulit, nasal dan mata merah : Elakkan mengambil makanan yang boleh menyebabkan masalah alergi.

BAK KATA PEPATAH MENCEGAH LEBIH BAIK DARIPADA MENGUBATI. JUSTERU ITU, BUATLAH SEGALA PERSIAPAN DAN AMBILLAH LANGKAH PENCEGAHAN SEBELUM PERJALANAN. ANDA SEKELUARGA PASTI MEMPUNYAI SATU PENGALAMAN PERJALANAN YANG CUKUP CERIA.

Nutrients for Pregnancy

Good Nutrients For Mom-To-Be During Pregnancy 

 They say that any pregnant woman should eat for two people, but this is somewhat untrue!

 Logically, a pregnant woman needs to provide good nutrition for two individuals as the growing baby gets all its nourishment from its mother through the umbilical cord. Thus, a balanced and good quality diet is very important. 

 A well-balanced diet should include food from the different food groups : dairy products, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, fat and carbohydrates. However, the total energy intake for a pregnant woman should be maintained at approximately 2500 calories per day (which is an addition of about 300-500 calories from a non-pregnant lady's intake). 

 Start with the basics in pregnancy nutrition. Understanding what food to be taken and avoid during pregnancy can help you choose proper nutrition for you and your baby. 

 Below are the recommended minor nutrients of vitamins and minerals for a healthy pregnancy excluding the common major nutrients like protein, fat and carbohydrate that you need to take regulary.

NUTRIENT	FUNCTION	FOOD SOURCES
Calcium	Grow strong bones and teeth, healthy nerves, heart and muscles	Spirulina, milk, yogurt, dried figs, and soy products.
Folic Acid	Helps in nerve system and spinal fluid, synthesis DNA and normalize brain function.	Barley beans, fruit, Brussels, fortified bread, and broccoli, orange.
Iron	Produces red blood cells, builds bones and teeth.	Spirulina, beef,spinach, bran flakes, beans, and lean red meat.
Iodine	Regulates metabolism, helps develop nerve system.	Spirulina, Iodised table salt, fish, seaweed, and dairy products.
Copper	Helps form good heart, skeletal and nerve system, arteries and blood vessels.	Spirulina, green/ brown lentils, red kidney beans, and mango.
Magnesium	Helps build strong bones and teeth, regulates blood-sugar levels, builds and repairs tissue.	Spirulina, brazil nuts, spinach, and cooked brown rice.
Potassium	Aids muscle activity and contractions, energy metabolism and nerve function.	Spirulina, jacket potato, prunes, raisins, and dried apricots.
Phosphorus	Build strong bones and teeth; develops blood clotting and normal heart rhythm.	Spirulina, canned salmon (including bones), cooked pinto beans, and milk.
Zinc	Helps form organs sekeleton, nerves and circulatory system.	Spirulina, beef/lamb, sunflower seeds, and can of tuna.
Vitamin A	Important for eye development, healthy skin and mucous membranes, infection resistance.	Spirulina, carrot, and sweet potato.
Vitamin B	Promotes growth, bone, muscle and healthy skin. Essential for nerve development and immune system.	Spirulina, fortified breads, whole grains, lean meats, beans, mushrooms, green vegetables, and soy products.
Vitamin C	Essential for tissue repair and collagen production.	Fruits, tomatoes and broccoli.
Vitamin D	Helps build bones and teeth.	Milk and sunlight.

Besides the above recommended balanced diet, some supplements are also available in the market which may help to fill our body with the required nutrition and improve body immune system. For example, spirulina and soy products, as illustrated in the nutrition chart, naturally contains a varied and almost complete necessary nutrition with high protein and fatty acids. As a new mother, you should choose and practice whichever diet is good for both you and your baby. Be a happy and healthy mother today!