Dealing with Cancer

Here is a newspaper cutting from Selangor Times (18-20 February 2011). Apparently, the person written on the article is one of Ustazah Siti's downlines. She shared a little bit of her experience dealing with breast cancer while consuming Shuang Hor's products.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER

Around 1 in 20 Malaysian women has a risk of getting breast cancer. All women above the age of 20 are at risk, but the risk increases with age.

OTHER RISK FACTORS INCLUDE :

• Family history - Women who have family member(s) who has breast cancer are at higher risk
• Early menstruation (before the age of 12) or late menopause (after the age of 50)
• Never having a full-time pregnancy or giving birth after the age of 30
• Not having breastfed
• A diet high in fat and low in fibre
• Obesity in post-menopausal years
• Excessive alcohol consumptions

Despite what some people believe, tight-fitting or underwire bra does not cause breast cancer, neither do the fondling of breasts.

Breast cancer is curable (insya Allah) and there are methods of early detections. Women below 35 are advised to do a breast-self examination every month. For women above 35, breast examination by a doctor every year is recommended. But the best method to detect breast cancer before any lumps can be felt is via mammogram.

By consuming Lingzhi, early detection is possible too. The only bonus is, unlike normal examination done by the doctors, 'scanning' for symptoms by consuming Lingzhi will (at the same time) help to start curing the disease. Some people say it's expensive to be healthy -- the thought of need to consume Lingzhi in a very high dose at first. But hey, try to fall sick, and let me know if it's cheap!

**Source taken from Selangor Times (18-20 February 2011)

Check your labels!

Now that the new VCare generation has been launched, everyone is so eager to know about the new range. And more reasons to convert our daily personal care products to the refreshing 'green' series! Why should we stash away our current shampoos, toothpaste, shower gel and facial wash (if it's not already VCare!)? WHY NOT?

The brand new Greenzhi may look like a normal toothpaste but it has more functions than you can imagine. That is why it is labeled as 'toothgel' instead. Ever heard of any toothpaste that can be swallowed (on purpose-especially for sore throat)? This is because it is calcium- & flouride- free. Also, doubt-no-more, as the new Greenzhi is now certified Halal by JAKIM. Now with Neem extract, you can say goodbye to yellow teeth, bleeding gums and bad breath. And with Aloe Barbadensis, it's no wonder why Greenzhi is the best 'paste' to be applied on open wounds (stop the bleeding almost instantly) / burns (no more blister) for rapid healing!

-- From my personal experience, I've received great comments from my dentist for not having any cavities/damages on any of my teeth through out my pregnancy so far (am entering 3rd trimester now, Alhamdulillah). It also worked well on my ulcers/skin burns and recent wound (hurt myself which ripped slight of my skin-nyummy). It's all-healed now! :) --

DIMETHICONE

All TV commercials on hair-care products seem to share the intention of selling the consumers one same point : "Your tresses will become smooth and feel soft after using". Have you ever wondered what does this imply? The answer is : the inclusion of a special type of silicone called Dimethicone.

Why is Dimethicone needed in a hair-care product? This is because when Dimethicone gets in touch with the hair, it will fill up the gaps in between the cuticle scales of the hair, hence making the tresses smooth to touch, prompting the user to feel an instant enhancement in the hair texture. Actually, as Dimethicone is not soluble in water, it cannot be completely washed away through shampooing. When layer upon layer of Dimethicone built up over time, they cause the hair-shafts to thicken, leading to the loss of hair resilience and even blockage of the hair follicles in the scalp.

This suffocating effect will eventually bring about the gradual shrinkage of the hair papilla, resulting in problems such as itchiness in the scalp and sequela such as hair thinning and hair loss.

The claims made for body lotions and shower gels on 'retaining moisture' also was actually by having a layer formed by Dimethicone (or other Silicone-based ingredient) on the skin so that water from our body is blocked from coming out. For my Muslim friends, imagine this non-water-soluble film being layered on your skin & hair - How would our Ghusl (mandi wajib) be accepted? Wallahualam.

Fret-no-more as our new VCare series perform deep cleansing for healthier scalp & tresses without the existence of the culprit - Dimethicone!

The pursuit for youthful and healthy complexion is undoubtedly something you and I share in common. Indeed, radiant and dewy-moist skin not only add the plus factor to our demeanour but also makes us look much younger than our actual age.

It goes without saying that the first important step in preserving healthy skin is cleansing. As the exposed parts of our skin are subject to external agitations, they become vulnerable to contamination by the airborne dust, in addition to the burden from our own sweat, excessive sebaceous activities, residual traces of make-up, and the build-up of aged cutin produced as a form metabolic waste. In the event that these contaminants are not thoroughly removed, they will bring about clogging of the pores and the cropping up of such skin problems such as acne, pimples and blackheads. Worse yet, the clogged pores will adversely affect the absorption of nutrients supplied by skincare products, making our efforts to restore a radiant skin even more complex. In other words, in the absence of a good cleansing routine, all other skincare steps to follow will be as good as to no avail. It can thus be seen that taking care of the cleansing and moisturizing aspects are the one and only way to own healthy complexion.

And did I mention that all our skincare and personal care products are 99% natural? This means they are safe for you & even your young ones. Try beat that with any commercial products which can offer the same benefits of the highly technology and researched ingredients! Drop me a message to know more about these products or better still, try them today and feel it for yourself!

-- Note from my better half : "The new Scalpcare Shampoo is truly refreshing - very minty & cooling!" --

**Sourced from Shuang Hor's New VCare booklet.

Cheap facial spa

Facial cleansing is important in order to maintain a clean, glow and healthy skin. However, little did we know if it is not done with the right technique, it can cause harm to the skin. During our weekly house meeting last week, we learnt some simple basic steps on how to maintain a healthy facial skin using the VCare products. A good skincare products are essential as real cases have shown that highly chemical-ingredient products could lead to fatal damage to our health including major skin problems and even put us into a comma! VCare Skin Care range are made of plant-based ingredients, completely safe and what makes it more unique is the Nano-Ganoderma Lucidum extract. This means, the product range is suitable for all skin types and the nanonized ingredient will penetrate deep into the skin to balance our skin condition. Since the ingredients are all-natural and 100% safe, you don't have to be worried anymore. Now, thanks to the great effective products, you can enjoy a spa-like treatment whenever you like with a price you can definitely afford!

The must-have basic products for daily and weekly regime are :

• VCare Facial Cleanser
• VCare Makeup Remover
• VCare Exfoliating Gel
• VCare Facial Toner
• Mask tissue

Here are the 3 simple steps for weekly routine :

1. VCare Facial Cleanser + VCare Makeup Remover : Squeeze out Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover (about 20cent-sized each) on your wet palm and work into rich lather. Makeup Remover is essential in cleansing routine as it is not necessarily for people who wears makeups, but specifically to get rid of oil and dirt trapped in the skin from the whole day activity. Massage the rich lather onto face and work from forehead down to your neck in outward circular motion. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.


2. VCare Exfoliating Gel : Make sure your skin is completely dry. Squeeze a small amount of Exfoliating Gel on the skin and massage slowly in outward circular motion. Similarly, work from forehead down to your neck. Notice that as you massage your skin, dead skin cells will start to appear. Continue until flakes of dead cells drop off from your face. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.


3. VCare Facial Toner + Mask tissue : Use a plain face-sized tissue (can get from local pharmacy) and fold it into a small size. Apply a generous amount of Facial Toner on the folded tissue until it is damped. Unfold the tissue and apply it on your skin. Make sure to release air bubbles so that the tissue is directly contacted with skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes and remove slowly.

For daily routine, skip step #2 and use a cotton pad to apply Facial Toner on your face after cleansing. Note that the best time for facial routine is between 10pm to 2am everyday. When your face is properly cleansed, you will wake up feeling fresh the next morning~

Easy? So why wait? Start your own spa treatment at the comfort of your home today! Maybe next time I'll upload a video from one of our facial demo sessions!

When your skin's healthy, it shows~