A friend of mine has passed away recently while sleeping in an air-con room.

Please read the mail below and be careful.

Heard of a bad news regarding a female tertiary student. She passed away last weekend due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

It happened when she lighted an aromatherapeutic candle for the night in a room with air conditioning on and all windows closed.

Due to lack of oxygen in the room, the burning of the candle cannot fully oxidized & thus forming dangerous carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide will prevent oxygen exchange in the lungs, resulting the person dozing off to state of unconsciousness & eventually death in less than 1 hour, depending on the room size. I am sending this e-mail out to all of you so that you will be aware of such danger when lighting aromatherapeutic candles in any unventilated rooms.

Please forward this email to all your love ones.

Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON your air-conditioning immediately.

In brief, according to a recent research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener will emit Benzene, a cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note of the heated plastic smell in your car).

In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukaemia, increasing the risk of cancer. May also cause miscarriage.

Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq.ft.. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level. The people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxin.

It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter.

Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.

We were advised to have a few servings of fruits a day in order to rep the benefits of fruits right? But obviously this is one big no-no fruit to be excluded from your fruity feast!

In Shenzen, more than 10 people who consumes the star fruit had died.  And now a 66-year-old, Malaysian who has been suffering from kidney ailment fell into coma after eating the start fruits.

Yes, all it takes is one fruit or 100ml of its juice and the ordinarily harmless star fruit transforms poison in a matter of hours for kidney patients. So does this mean, people without kidney problems should be fine with star fruit! My take: Not at all! Prevention is better right?

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre consultant nephrologist said that star fruits contain a neurotoxin which is not present in other fruits. It affects the brain and nerves. In healthy persons, the kidneys filter it out. But for those with kidney problems, this potent toxin cannot be removed and will worsen the consumers’ conditions.

The symptoms of start fruit poisoning include:

• Hiccups
• Numbness and weakness
• Feeling confused
• Agitation
• Epileptic fist

The risk of death is high if you are having kidney ailments! But healthy individuals should beware of this fruit’s potential toxin too.  It could also cripple your vitality if you are not lucky. So don’t take it for granted. It’s better to avoid them. Please pass this news to others.

So be warned. If you have kidney impairment, DO NOT consume Starfruit or Starfruit juice.

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The office phone rings, one of the employees picks up and says:
“What kind of an idiot is it that dares to phone me in the middle of my lunch break?”

The caller shouts back:
“Do you have any idea whom you are talking to…? I am the CEO of this company!”

The employee replies:
“Do you have any idea whom YOU are talking to?”

Perplexed the CEO mumbles: “NO!”

The employee heaves a sigh of relieve and say:
“Thank goodness for that!” and hangs

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These molecules can cause the mutation of proteins, membrances ane even our own DNA, leading to cancer and other degenerative diseases like heart disease and cataract.

Antioxidants obtained from plant sources have been proven to “anti-oxidize” free radicals and prevent their destructive effect on the body.

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Recharging the body:

Whenever you exercise, the body will produce “happy hormones” known as endorphins. After which “calming hormone” an enzyme known as serotonin, will kick in to help you to recharge, stay calm and you can sleep soundly. This hormones helps your body fully recover and gives you a sense of overall well-being.

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1. Check your BMI
2. Set a realistic weight goal. The weight loss should not be more than 1kg (2.2lbs) per week.
3. Include a balanced, low-calorie diet and regular physical activity in the weight loss programme.
4. Avoid slimming teas, drugs and pills except under supervision
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The food we eat contains more than just nutrients and should never be replaced with supplements.

However, vitamin and mineral supplements are required for some people with increased needs namely:

• pregnant women
• elderly
• people with special medical conditions

PS: Do consult a qualified doctor or dietitian before taking any supplements.

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Here is a list of foods that will boost brain power.

1. Colourful Fruits and Vegetables - They provide the highest levels of phytochemicals and antioxidants that will keep brain cells strong and healthy
2. Nuts - Not only it is rich in Vitamin E, it is also a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants helps to protect against free radicals
3. Wholegrains - Providing a gradual releases of glucose which the brain needs for it daily functioning.
4. Beans -Provide energy from protein to complex carbo.
5. Berries - Excellent levels of antioxidants and Vitamin C, which helps to prevent cancer.
6. Yoghurt - Good source of Vitamin B and D
7. Eggs - A great source of protein, egg yolk also have high amount of Vitamin B, choline. Choline helps in memory development.
8. Fish - Salmon, Sardines, Cod are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain function and growth.

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