Food Allergy

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Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy causing food can trigger signs and symptoms of allergic.The protein in food is the most common allergic component. Allergies occur when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a protein as harmful. Some proteins or fragments of proteins are resistant to digestion and tagged by the Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These tags fool the immune system into thinking that the protein is an invader. The immune system, thinking the organism is under attack, sends white blood cells to attack, and that triggers an allergic reaction.

Symptoms

• Tingling or itching in mouth
• Hives, itching or eczema
• Swelling of lips, face, tongue and throat or other body parts
• Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting

Causes

• Shellfish, such as shrimp, lobster and crab
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts, such as walnuts and pecans
• Fish
• Eggs
• Milk
• Wheat

Action Plans

• Always read food labels to make sure they don't contain an food allergens. 
• At restaurants and social gatherings, steer clear with the food that may contain allergen.
• Teach the adults who spend time with your child how to recognize signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction.
• Talk with your doctor about prescribing emergency epinephrine. 

Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are spots in  the vision that may look like black or gray specks, strings or cobwebs that drift about when move the eyes. It is mostly caused by the clumping together of cells in the eye fluids. They tend to be more common in short-sighted people and the elderly.If there is a sudden increase in the number of eye floaters, visit an eye specialist immediately especially if seen flashes of light.These can be symptoms of an emergency that requires prompt attention.

Symptoms

• Spots in vision that may look like dark specks or knobby, transparent strings of floating material
• Spots that move when moving the eye
• Spots that are most noticeable when look at a plain bright background
• Spots that eventually settle down and drift out of the line of vision

Causes

• Age related eye changes
• Inflammation in the back of the eye
• Bleeding in the eye
• Torn retina
• Age over 50
• Nearsightedness
• Eye trauma
• Complications from cataract surgery
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Inflammation in the eye

Action Plans

• Try antioxidant vitamins, such as turmeric These antioxidants, in concert with other vitamins, are proven to be effective in treating macular degeneration, but not in reducing floaters.
• Protecting eye with food that rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E may help ward off age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration.
• Find ways to reduce stress which is another potential irritant for eye floaters.So practicing stress management techniques may reduce the visibility of them. Meditation, prayer or spending time in nature are some options people find helpful to lower stress levels.
• Take supplements that increase blood flow such as ginkgo biloba, lysine and  bilberry that will help eyes to better flush out the gelatinous protein from the vitreous.
• Avoid  fatty meats,yeast, margarines, processed foods, sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Diarrhea

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Diarrhea is loose, watery stools that  passing for three or more times a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own.Diarrhea lasting more than 2 days may be a sign of a more serious problem. Chronic diarrhea will lasts at least 4 weeks which may be a symptom of a chronic disease. The symptoms may be continual or they may come and go.


Symptoms

• Increased frequency of bowel movements
• Loose, watery stools
• Urgency (having to go right away)
• Incontinence (leakage of stools)
• Bloating, wind
• Rectal pain
• Lower abdominal pain or cramping
• Nausea, vomiting
• Fever
• Blood or flecks of mucus in the stool
• Loss of appetite, weight loss

Causes

• Food poisoning
• Certain antibiotics
• Chemotherapy drugs for cancer
• Laxatives containing magnesium
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Lactose intolerance 
• Malabsorption syndromes
• Carcinoid syndrome
• Nerves disorder of the intestines
• Gastrectomy
• Radiation therapy

Action Plans

• Drink plenty of water every day. Avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as bowel movements return to normal
• Avoid certain foods such as dairy products, fatty foods, high-fiber foods or highly seasoned foods for a few days
• Take probiotics supplement as it contain strains of living bacteria that are similar to the healthy bacteria normally found in digestive system. Probiotics may boost the number of healthy bacteria present to fight germs in digestive tract. 
• Wash hands before and after preparing food
• Wash work surfaces frequently to avoid spreading germs from one food item to another. 

Common Cold

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The common cold also known as nasopharyngitis, rhinopharyngitis or simply a cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract which primarily affects the nose. A common cold is usually harmless, although it may not feel that way at the time.Common cold normally causes by one of the 100 over viruses which the signs and symptoms tend to vary greatly. Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two.

Symptoms

• Runny or stuffy nose
• Itchy or sore throat
• Cough
• Congestion
• Slight body aches or a mild headache
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Low-grade fever
• Mild fatigue

Causes

• Poor immune system
• Lack of zinc
• Poor diet
• Too much added sugar and sweetener
• Chronic stress
• Spreads by hand-to-hand contact with someone with cold 
• Sharing contaminated objects, such as utensils, towels, toys or telephones.

Action plans

• Drink lots of fluids to help replace fluids lost during mucus production or fever. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can cause dehydration.
• Try chicken soup as an anti-inflammatory and temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose for helping relieve congestion 
• Soothe throat by gargling salt-water can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat.
•  Take vitamin C at the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms.

Bronchitis

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It is an inflammatory disorder which may start as a dry cough followed by catarrh,phlegm and a rattling cough. Inflammation in the bronchial is a sign that the immune system is struggling to keep things in balance.Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is very common and usually improves within a few days without lasting effects. However, if bronchitis recurrence is repetitive will lead to chronic bronchitis, which requires medical attention. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.

Symptoms 

• Cough
• Production of sputum with clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color
• Fatigue
• Slight fever and chills
• Chest discomfort
• Shortness of breath

Causes

• Smoking
• Weakened immune system
• Viruses
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Bad colds
• Hospital stays

Action plans

• Avoid lung irritants by wearing mask when the air is polluted or exposed to irritants, such as paint or household cleaners with strong fumes.
• Use a humidifier which warm, moist air helps relieve coughs and loosens mucus in airways. 
• Avoid cigarette smoke as it increase the risk of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Many cases of acute bronchitis result from influenza, a virus. Getting a yearly flu vaccine can help protect from getting the flu. 
• To reduce risk of catching a viral infection, wash hands frequently and get in the habit of using hand sanitizers.
• Eat immune supportive foods that rich in antioxidant to help repair damage in body.
• Water is vital for immune function and healthy lungs which need to drink 2-2.5 L of water daily.

Acute kidney failure

It is also called acute renal failure or acute kidney injury. These occurs when the kidneys suddenly unable to filter waste products from blood. When the kidneys lose of filtering ability, dangerous levels of wastes may accumulate and the blood chemical will become imbalance. The condition develops rapidly over a few hours or a few days. It is most common in people who are already hospitalized, particularly in critically ill people or those with intensive care. It can be fatal and requires intensive treatment. However, acute kidney failure may be reversible which recover the normal kidney function.

Symptoms

• Bloody stools
• Breath odor
• Slow, sluggish movements
• Swelling (fluid retention)
• Fatigue
• Pain between ribs and hips
• Hand tremor
• Bruising easily
• Changes in mental status or mood, especially elderly
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased sensation, especially in hands or feet
• Prolonged bleeding
• Seizures
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hiccups
• Elevated blood pressure
• Metallic taste

Causes

• Blood or fluid loss
• Blood pressure medications
• Heart attack
• Heart disease
• Infection
• Liver failure
• Use of aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen (Aleve, others), or related drugs
• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Severe burns
• Severe dehydration
• Condition that slows blood flow to kidneys
• Direct damage to kidneys
• Kidneys' urine drainage tubes (ureters) become blocked and wastes can't leave body through urine

Action Plans

1. Try to choose lower potassium foods for instance the apples, cabbage, green beans, grapes and strawberries. High-potassium foods include bananas, oranges, potatoes, spinach and tomatoes. 
2. Lower the amount of sodium intake each day by avoiding products with added salt, including many convenience foods, such as frozen dinners, canned soups, fast foods, salty snack foods, canned vegetables, processed meats and cheeses.
3. Limit phosphorus which found in foods such as milk, cheese, dried beans, nuts and peanut butter. Too much phosphorus in blood can weaken bones and cause skin itchiness. 
4. Exercise most days of the week, avoid tobacco and alcohol
5. Have regular check-ups with doctor

Warts

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Warts are benign (not cancerous) skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin.  It is cause by the virus from human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Wart viruses are contagious which can spread by contact with the wart or something that touched the wart.Sometimes, it is sexually transmitted and appear in the genital area, but most warts affect the fingers, hands, and feet.Children and young adults are more likely to develop common warts, as are people who have weakened immune systems. Common warts usually disappear on their own, but many people choose to remove them because they of bothersome or embarrassing.

Symptoms

• Small, fleshy, grainy bumps
• Flesh-colored, white, pink or tan
• Rough to the touch

Action plans

• Don't bite fingernails as warts occur more often in skin that has been broken. 
• In order to avoid spreading the virus, don't brush, clip, comb or shave areas that have warts. If ytouch a wart, wash hands carefully afterwards.
• The virus that causes warts can contaminate nail files or pumice stones that may be using to reduce the size of  warts. So don't use these tools on areas of  body that don't have warts.
• Don't pick at warts as it may spread the virus. Consider covering warts with an adhesive bandage to discourage picking.
• Keep hands dry because warts are more difficult to control in a moist environment.

Vaginal Cancer

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Vaginal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of the abnormal cells in the vagina. Cancer that starts in the vagina is uncommon and called as primary vaginal cancer. The cancer cells in vagina is often come from elsewhere such as cervix and vulva.Vaginal cancer occurs more often in women over age 50, but can occur at any age, even in infancy. It often can be cured if found and treated in early stages. Surgery alone or surgery combined with pelvic radiation is typically used to treat vaginal cancer.


Symptoms

• Unusual vaginal bleeding, eg. after intercourse or menopause
• Watery vaginal discharge
• A lump or mass in vagina
• Painful urination
• Constipation
• Pelvic pain

Causes

• Advancing age of over 50 years
• Prior history of gynaecological cancer
• Previous treatment for dysplasia
• Genital warts
• Cigarette smoking
• Prenatal exposure to the synthetic hormone DES
• Vaginal adenosis

Action plans

• Undergo regular pelvic exams and Pap tests. When discovered in its earliest stages, vaginal cancer is more likely to be cured. 
• Receiving a vaccination to prevent HPV infection may reduce risk of vaginal cancer and other HPV-related cancers. 
• Don't smoke.Smoking increases the risk of vaginal cancer.

Urinary Tract Infection

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A urinary tract infection is usually a bacterial infection that affects the urinary system. The urinary system produces, stores and eliminates urine and consists of two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, the urethra and two sphincter muscles.A urinary tract infection can affect any part of the urinary tract.Urine contains a range of salts, fluids and waste products, but is usually bacterium-free. When bacteria enter the urinary tract, e.g. the bladder or kidney, they can reproduce rapidly in the urine, causing urinary tract infection.

Symptoms

• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• A burning sensation when urinating
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Urine that appears cloudy
• Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored  (a sign of blood in the urine)
• Strong-smelling urine
• Pelvic pain, in women
• Rectal pain, in men

Causes

• Being sexually active
• Using certain types of birth control
• Having urinary tract abnormalities
• Having blockages in the urinary tract
• Having a suppressed immune system
• Using a catheter to urinate

Action plans

• Drink plenty of water to dilute urine and help flush out bacteria.
• Avoid drinks that may irritate bladder. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks containing citrus juices and caffeine until infection has cleared. They can irritate bladder and tend to aggravate frequent or urgent need to urinate.
• Use a heating pad. Apply a warm, but not hot, heating pad to abdomen to minimize bladder pressure or discomfort.
• Wipe from front to back. Doing so after urinating and after a bowel movement helps prevent bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
• Empty your bladder soon after intercourse. Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria.
• Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. Using deodorant sprays or other feminine products, such as douches and powders, in the genital area can irritate the urethra.

Tooth Decay

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Tooth Decay is an infection that originated from bacteria that causes demineralisation and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth. It is the result of the production of acid by bacterial during fermentation of food residue accumulated on the tooth surface. Tooth decay is among the world's most common health problems. They're especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get tooth decay, including infants.If they aren't treated, they will get larger and affect deeper layers of teeth. They can lead to severe toothache, infection and tooth loss.

Symptoms

• Toothache
• Tooth sensitivity
• Mild to sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold
• Visible holes or pits in teeth
• Pain when bite down
• Pus around a tooth, especially when  press on gums

Causes

• Does not brush teeth twice a day, in the morning and before bedtime.
• Does not floss teeth each day.
• Eat foods with a lot of sugar. The longer a sugary food stays on teeth, the more the bacteria feed and make acids. 
• Lack of fluoride in the public water supply also makes tooth decay more likely.
• Pass the bacteria that cause tooth decay to baby. This can happen when share spoons, forks, and other utensils with babies. 

Action plans

• Brush after eating or drinking  at least twice a day and ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste. If can't brush after eating, at least try to rinse mouth with water.
• Rinse mouth. If dentist feels you have a high risk of developing cavities, he or she may recommend that you use a mouth rinse with fluoride.
• Visit dentist regularly. Get professional tooth cleanings and regular oral exams, which can help prevent problems or spot them early. 
• Avoid frequent snacking and sipping. Whenever eat or drink something other than water, mouth bacteria create acids that can destroy tooth enamel.
• Avoid foods that get stuck in grooves and pits of  teeth for long periods, such as chips, candy or cookies.
• Eat food that protects teeth, such as cheese, which some research shows may help prevent cavities, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, which increase saliva flow, and unsweetened coffee, tea and sugar-free gum, which help wash away food particles.
• Consider fluoride treatments.Dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment, especially if you aren't getting enough fluoride through fluoridated drinking water and other sources such as  fluoridated toothpaste or mouthwash.

Sore Throat

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A sore throat is the inflamed feeling, pain, scratchiness or irritation in the tonsil area or back of the throat that oftein accompanied by a slight fever. Sore throats are common, especially in children and teenagers. This is because young people have not built up immunity (resistance) against many of the viruses and bacteria that can cause sore throats.

Symptoms

• Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
• Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dry throat
• Sore, swollen glands in neck or jaw
• Swollen, red tonsils
• White patches or pus on tonsils
• Hoarse or muffled voice

Causes

• Toxicity
• Colds
• Low immunity
• Shouting and over-using the voice
• Chronic stress
• Glandular fever
• Streptococcal infection
• Viral infection
• Allergies

Action plans

• Get plenty of rest to ease voice
• Avoid food and drinks that might irritate the throat
• Avoid irritant such as chemicals, smoking and smoky environment
• Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist
• Gargle salt water can help soothe sore throat and spit it out
• Eat cold, soft food and drink cool or warm water
• Take probiotic supplement to increase the body immunity

Rosacea

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Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness in face and often produces small, red, pus-filled bumps. Rosacea can occur in anyone but it is most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. If left untreated, rosacea will tends to worsen over time. Rosacea signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then diminish before flaring up again. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction or other skin problems.

Symptoms

• Flushed, red face with sensitive, dry skin that may burn or sting
• Small bumps and pimples or acne-like breakouts
• Skin that gets coarser and thicker, with a bumpy texture
• Dry, red, irritated eyes
• Enlarged nose

Causes

• Parasites
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Spicy foods
• Poor digestion
• Hormonal imbalance
• Stress
• Poor liver and lymphatic function
• Hereditary predisposition
• Food intolerances
• Sunlight
• Hot bath
• Strenuous exercise

Action plans

• Eat cabbages, cauliflower, celery, kale, seaweeds to help removing the toxicity of liver.
• Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation.
• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
• Avoid irritating your facial skin by rubbing or touching it too much
• Wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser (Dove, Cetaphil)
• Avoid facial products that contain alcohol or other skin irritants
• Avoid dairy products, pastries, cakes, sugary biscuits, margaine, fried foods and foods containing the dangerous form of fat, trans-fatty acids.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

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A peptic ulcer is an open wound on the lining of the esophagus, stomach and the upper portion of small intestine (duodenal ulcer).There is usually much inflammation around the area.Stomach ulcer are caused when the lining that protects the stomach wall from stomach acid gets worn away or the membranes in stomach wall fail to secrete sufficient protective mucus. Duodenal ulcers occur when acid from the stomach gets into the small intestine. This may due to a fault in the valve that controls what passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Symptoms

• Burning pain from navel to the breastbone
• Changes in appetite
• Nausea
• Bloody or dark stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• Vomiting
• Chest pain

Causes

• Excess of stomach acid or insufficient production of the protective lining of the digestive tract can lead to ulcer formation.
• The presence of Helicobacter pylori bacterium in stomach.
• Regular use of certain pain relievers
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol use
• Skipping meals
• High meat diet
• Stress

Action plans

• Maintain a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains which will promote the healing of ulcers.
• Drink plenty of water which can quickly dilute the stomach acid that may cause pain and irritation. Drink water at 30 minutes before meals and an hour after.
• Switch pain reliever
• Control stress that may worsen the signs and symptoms of peptic ulcer.
• Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, salt, chocolate, spices, sugar, fatty foods, fizzy drinks, processed foods, dairy products, and red meat.

Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis will causing the bones to become weak and brittle. It occurs when the inner mesh of the bone,

which resembles a sort of honeycomb, develops larger and larger holes, making the bone fragile and prone to fracture. The bone is living tissue that constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the removal of old bone. This condition affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women especially those who are past menopause  are at highest risk. 

Symptoms

• Back pain
• Loss of height over time
• A stooped posture
• A bone fracture that occurs easily than expected

Causes

• Lack of vitamin D, calcium,and magnesium
• Poor diet
• Salty food
• Too much coffee,fizzy drinks and alcohol
• Malabsorption
• Too much meat
• Smoking
• Sufferer of coeliac disease
• Medications
• Genetic disposition
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Crohn's disease
• Lack of exercise

Action plans

• Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables that rich in vitamin C which aid in mineralization of the bones. 
• Take plenty of green vegetables for magnesium that act as calcium mobilizer.
• Do take nuts and seeds which are also excellent source of calcium and other bone nutrients.
• Take phyto-oestrogen rich foods which helps to strengthen bones that includes soya,chick peas,lentils and linseeds.
• Avoid the drinking of fizzy drinks such as canned and bottled drinks which contains phosphoric acid that cause leaching of important bone-building minerals from bones.
• Lower the consumption of meat which digestion of it leaves acid residues in the body that need to be neutralized with the alkalizing minerals that taken from the bones.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol that interfere with the absorption and utilization of nutrients, including calcium and magnesium in the body.
• The salt and sugar will also increase the excretion of minerals and decrease the absorption of calcium.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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Nasopharyngeal cancer is the cancer that starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose and near the base of skull. It is differs significantly from other cancers of the head and neck in its occurrence. Nasopharyngeal cancer is difficult to detect early. That's probably because the nasopharnyx isn't easy to examine and symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer mimic those of other more common conditions. Moreover, it is most common with male and people that staying in the regions of East Asia and Africa than elsewhere. 

Symptoms

• A lump in  neck that caused by swollen lymph node
• Blood in saliva
• Bloody discharge from nose
• Nasal congestion
• Hearing loss
• Frequent ear infections
• Headaches

Causes

• Poor diet that lack of nutrient and high consumption of salt-cured foods
• Viruses such as Epstein Barr virus (EBV)
• Inheritance
• Chemical exposure such as chlorophenol
• Ear, nose and throat disease
• Smoking
• Alcohol

Action plans

• Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
• Avoid salt-cured fish and meats
• Do not smoke
• Do not drink a lot of alcohol

Migraine

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A migraine is severe headache that are often preceded or accompanied by flashing lights, blur vision, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light.Some people also suffer from strange tastes and smells.The migraine can last from an hour to several days and can be severely debilitating. It is thought to be linked to a constriction of blood vessels in the brain.


Symptoms

• Constipation
• Depression
• Food craving
• Hyperactivity
• Irritability
• Neck stiffness
• Uncontrollable yawning

Causes

• Stress
• Liver imbalance
• Lack of sleep
• Food intolerances
• Poor posture or previous neck injury
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Constipation
• Female hormonal fluctuations
• Exhaustion
• Toxicity
• Teeth grinding
• Dental problems
• Medications
• Dehydration
• Bright or flashing lights
• Smoking

Action plans

• Drink plenty of water with at least 2-2.5 litres which migraine maybe caused by simple dehydration.
• Keep a food and symptom diary to identify any offending foods.
• Maintain a stable blood sugar levels. Eat small meals and snack regularly and avoid refined carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol.
• Get an adequate amount of sleep each night but don't oversleep.
• Try muscle relaxation exercises which may help to ease the pain of migraine headache.
• Observe the body posture especially while working at a computer all day. Try to keep the spine long and the shoulders down as this allows for good circulation to the head.
• If get migraine, put the feet in a basin of hot water and place a cold towel on the head.

Lung Cancer

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In Malaysia, lung cancer is one of the main causes of cancer deaths. In fact, 95% of lung cancer patients die within 5 years of diagnosis.Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. These cells lose control of their orderly division and produce a growth called a tumour. If a tumour is benign, it is not cancerous and will not spread to other parts of the body. A malignant tumour, on the other hand, is cancerous and can invade neighboring tissues and organs or break away and spread through the bloodstream or lymph channels.

Symptoms

• A new cough that doesn't go away
• Changes in a chronic cough or "smoker's cough"
• Coughing up blood, even a small amount
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Wheezing
• Hoarseness
• Losing weight without trying
• Bone pain
• Headache

Causes

• Cigarette smoking 
• Pipe and cigar smokinng 
• Passive smoking 
• Family history of lung cancer 
• Scarring from previous lung disease 
• Air pollution 
• Exposure to radon gas 
• Frequent exposure to inhalent chemicals including asbestos, metal dust and fumes, paints, herbicides and insecticides

Action plans

• Eat plenty of fresh vegetable and fruit with minimum 5 portion a day which packed with phytonutrients that act as the cancer- fighting compound.
• Drink plenty of water with atleast 8 glasses a day to help keep the cells cleansed and hydrated.
• Avoid the meat intake which has been linked to an elevated risk of lung cancer.
• Avoid the intake of saturated fat and cholesterol rich food that appears directly related to the risk of lung cancer.
• Maintain a regular exercise such as yoga that combine with stretches movement and deep breathing meditation to enhance a better sleeping quality.
• Focus on the breathing pattern which concentrate on the moving of diaphragm while breathing and try breathing through pursed lips and pacing breaths with activity.

Incontinence

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Incontinence refers to an inability to fully control the emptying of the bladder It is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges from occasionally leaking urine during cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong that unable to rush to the toilet in time. Anxiety, emotions, heavy lifting may also trigger the release of a few drops or more of urine from the bladder.

Causes

• Weak pelvic- floor muscles
• Prostate problems
• Urinary tract infection
• Constipation
• Gynaecological problems
• Obesity
• Strokes
• Smoking
• Old age
• Stress
• Spinal injuries
• Bladder cancer or stones

Action plans

• Eat plenty of green vegetables which high in calcium and magnesium needed fir proper muscle and nerve contraction and relaxation.
• Reduce the intake of salt, alcohol, caffeine and chocolate which can put a strain on the kidneys.
• Practice pelvic-floor exercises daily which involve the isolation and contraction of the muscles that control flow of urine.
• Perform a daily massage at the lower abdominal area.
• Apply heat to the kidney area either via hot water bottle or hot compress.

Heart Disease

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Heart disease (Cardio-vascular disease) is the number 1 killer in term of disease in Malaysia. It is the general term for heart problems which may include conditions such as coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cerebral vascular disease, stroke, carotid artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Heart disease is generally caused by a lack of blood flow to the arteries supplying either  the heart, carotid arteries, brain or legs. This can result from a condition known as atherosclerosis or a build up of plaque which leads to a lack of oxygen supplying the vascular tissue.


Symptoms

• Chest pain
• Skipped or irregular heart beats
• Shortness of breath
• High blood pressure
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Pain in the jaw or legs

Causes

• Poor diet
• Genetic predisposition
• Atherosclerosis
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Stress
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Excessive use of alcohol or caffeine
• Being overweight/ obese
• Sedentary lifestyle
• High fat, trans-fats and saturated fat diet
• High levels of inflammatory markers
• Bacteria

Action plans

• Increase the intake of fiber which helps to lower the total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
• Keep the blood pressure under controlled which the optimal blood pressure is below 120 systolic and 80 diastolic.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight which being overweight will increase the risk of heart disease.
• Manage stress by learning muscle relaxation and deep breathing technique.
• Practice good hygiene habits by washing hands regularly and avoid staying close to sick people for preventing the viral and bacterial infection that can put stress on heart.
• Avoid the intake of fatty food, alcohol, cigarettes, refined foods and processed food. 

Gout

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Gout is one of the common type of arthritis. It is refers to the deposition of uric acid crystals around joints caused by the disturbance in protein metabolism. The uric acid should be excreted in the urine but sometimes this elimination does not occur and crystals can form. The fingers, and toes are the most likely joints to be affected.


Symptoms

• Severe pain in the joints
• Red, hot, shiny and swollen joints
• Fever
• Less flexibility
• Less urine with strong smell

Causes

• Genetic predisposition
• High alcohol consumption
• Diet high in purine foods, such as seafood, meat and organ meat
• Insufficient water intake
• Insufficient fiber,fresh fruit and vegetables
• Obesity
• Crash dieting
• Abnormal kidney function
• Hypertension

Action plans

• Drink at least 2-2.5 L of water daily to eliminate uric acid through the kidneys and bladder.
• Apply an ice pack with a towel on the joint. Do not apply directly to your skin without a towel as this could damage skin.
• Eat fresh pineapple as it contained enzyme bromelain with the anti-inflammatory effect.
• Avoid the intake of yeast product, alcohol, fried foods, high salt, anchovies,sardine, mussels, mushroom, chilies and tobacco.
• Take green supplement such as Cryptomonadales 
• Take fish oils supplement as their essential fat can help to reduce inflammation.
• Keep a moderate exercise daily by starting with walking and build up gradually.
• Lose weight slowly if overweight.