Folk remedy for gout

Folk remedy for gout

by | Mar 27, 2017 | Branded Content, Gout, Health

Folk remedy for gout

Gout patients would be at a loss when the fearsome gout strikes them with sheer physical and mental pain rages on. From folk remedy to traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine, and self medication, gout patients have been searching far and wide to treat their illness.

Throughout humankind history, many types of gout therapy have been practiced. People have used heat therapy, cold therapy, herbal therapy, and pharmaceutical drugs to treat gout. Chen Cang-qi, a renowned medical practitioner during the Tang Dynasty in Ancient China, introduced tea therapy as an alternative.

Medical science advancement has helped to produce new drugs in both Western and Chinese medical fields. At the same time, more and more folk remedies have also surfaced and spread. For example, some believe that the consumption of the juices from one to three coconuts each day, with an interval of one to two hours for two to three months consecutively can get rid of gout symptoms ultimately.

The present medical studies suggest that gout cannot be cured completely, but it can be better managed through right mediciations that control the uric acid level to prevent joint inflammation.

Pharmacologists at DALTON, Australia discovered that drinking hot (Australian cudweed flower) herbal drink can significantly help to reduce one’s uric acid and joint pain relief.

They found that Australian cudweed flower contains rich anti-gout ingredients that can break down stubborn tophi effectively. SORNADO Tea Bag was later produced as a result of years of extensive studies that packs 100% natural goodness of Australian cudweed flower into the convenient tea-bag for ease of preparation and consumption.

SORNADO Tea Bag was not only an ideal solution for sufferers with high uric acid and gout, but also suitable for anyone who are concerned with their uric acid level and daily health maintenance. Be it for treatment or general health, SORNADO Tea Bag is worth a try.

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Sornado Tea Bags

Sornado Tea Bags

Sornado Tea Bag assists in control of uric acid level and reducing inflammation and pain associated with gout. With this promo code <MKGOUT12>, readers can get a discount of RM12/box when purchasing on LogOn.

 

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A new adventure awaits you!

A new adventure awaits you!

by | Mar 27, 2017 | Branded Content

A NEW ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU!

KTM Malaysia and iMotorbike.my Offers the Chance of a Lifetime

Ever wondered how it is like to actually test ride the bike of your dreams before you drop your hard-earned cash down on it? Well, wishes do come true!

iMotorbike.my is proud to launch its online motorcycle-related portal in Malaysia and to commemorate this momentous occasion, iMotorbike in association with KTM Malaysia is pleased to offer you an opportunity to WIN a participation in KTM Malaysia’s Ride Event on one of their hottest motorcycle model line-up! Ready to Race? You bet!

To win a KTM Motorbike ride and event participation, you just need to:

 

  1. Register at iMotobike.my – it’s FREE!
  2. Like iMotorbike’s Facebook page at facebook.com/imotorbike

To win a KTM Motorbike ride and event participation, you just need to:

 

  1. Register at iMotobike.my – it’s FREE!
  2. Like iMotorbike’s Facebook page at facebook.com/imotorbike

Featuring the latest news, feature stories, motorcycle and product reviews, motorsports news, and classifieds ads in 3 main categories of motorcycles, besides parts and accessories, iMotorbike is the complete online motorcycle-lifestyle platform – something 150,000 followers will agree to.

iMotorbike is headed by Chief Executive Officer, Gil Carmo, who raced cars and owned a number of motorcycles in his native Portugal. The team has developed other online platforms previously and has now moved into the motorcycle segment full-time as the realization of their passion for motorcycles.

iMotorbike is the pioneer of motorcycle online classified-ads e-Commerce website. iMotorbike differentiates itself by providing a fast, secure and convenient online experience with a wide variety of products offered in three main categories such as motorbikes, parts and accessories. Closing the E2E industry segment businesses also enables users to access services such as insurance and financing. iMotorbike is always striving to offer the best possible experience to its customers. Motorcycle owners, lovers and professionals have never experienced any difficulties in such complete and efficient ecosystem.

KTM Malaysia has always brought excitement to motorcycle buyers with some of the most arresting and technologically advanced motorcycles in the country. KTM Malaysia’s products range from the lightweight 200/250/390 Duke and RC through to the middleweight challenger 690 Duke R and onwards into the open-class category with the versatile 1050/1190/1290 Adventure, and super-fast 1290 Super Duke R/GT, thereby guaranteeing a motorcycle for anyone.

Ready to Race!

Join the 10km Coway run!

Join the 10km Coway run!

by | Mar 22, 2017 | Branded Content, Health

Join the 10km Coway run!

The number 1 water purifier brand* in Malaysia will organize a 10 Kilometre run to raise awareness regarding the importance of water to our health.

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Coway, a Korean company that emphasizes on premium water filters continues its record of championing health related issues by highlighting the importance of hydration during exercise.

Water is the most important nutrient that humans need. One can go several weeks without food, but three days without water and a person risks death. This is because with 75% of our bodies being made out of water, it is the most abundant compound in the human body.

Studies show that being properly hydrated can lead to a higher level of efficiency in the execution of our daily routine. In fact, dehydration can cause severe mental fatigue and an increase in memory problems. The reason for this can be found In the nutrients that our brain is composed of.

The marathon couples drinking water, the main source of hydration, with exercise, the main cause of dehydration, in a powerful message to the public on how both are equally important and emphasizes on the need to maintain the balance between the two in order to ensure a healthy body.

With an impeccable reputation of stringent testing of their products, making sure that each of their machines go through a million tests before it reaches its consumers, the company hopes that the 10k run will encourage participants and those around them to hydrate themselves.

The company also states that they send service experts they have dubbed Coway ladies or “Cody”, to homes once every two months to carry out regular servicing of these devices, ensuring that they are working at maximum efficiency and guarantee clean drinking water.

Coway’s growing customer base of 6 million homes is a testament to the success of their product and the strict quality control practices that the company implements will only further improve their track record as the best source of purified water in the country.

The Coway run will include a 10 Kilometre trail and will run alongside a 5 Kilometre fun run. Registrations are open to ages 18 and up and can be registered at http://mro.myraceonline.com/cowa17/registrations before 16th of April.

Be a hydration advocate and join the Coway run on the 7th May. You will be thrilled to find Malaysian runners in all shapes, sizes, moods and mindsets, like the walkers and talkers, the snails and the Olympians. Haven’t run enough to know who are them? Check out the video introducing the Malaysian runners you hate and love.

*Highest market share in water purifier market in Malaysia, according to Spire Research and Consulting, 2016; GfK, 2017.

Be a hydration advocate, join the Coway run on the 7th May and support the cause

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Higher Productivity with Ultra-thin 14” Acer Swift 5

Higher Productivity with Ultra-thin 14” Acer Swift 5

by | Mar 17, 2017 | Branded Content, Tech

Higher Productivity with Ultra-thin 14” Acer Swift 5

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Design

Acer Swift 5 offers high-end features in a slim and lightweight body

Performance

Premium features include metal chassis, 7th Gen Intel® CoreTM processors, reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port and Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Reader

Longevity

Acer Swift 5 provides up to 10 hours1 of battery life for higher productivity on a 14” FHD IPS display in a 13.3” body

SUBANG JAYA, 15 March 2017 – The ultra-thin and lightweight Acer Swift 5 has landed in Malaysia, joining the Swift 7 and Swift 3 line-up here to offer more features-packed, trendy laptops for every budget and lifestyle.

Measuring at 14.58 mm thin and weighing just 1.3 kg, the Acer Swift 5 comes in a stylish metal chassis. Fitting a 14-inch Full HD IPS display into a 13-inch frame, the slim laptop maximizes viewing area for great visual experience with its narrow bezel of just 8 mm on both sides.

The Acer Swift 5 is powered by 7th Gen Intel® CoreTM processors and equipped with a high speed SSD (users can choose from 256GB or 512GB) coupled with up to 8GB of memory for superior performance. It also comes with a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port, Acer Crystal Eye HD Webcam and the latest 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology. The icing on the cake of this great looking, efficient device is the 10 hours1 of battery life. Users can conveniently ëforgetí to bring the charger and still accomplish all-day tasks with just a single charge!

Security is taken to the next level with the Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Reader, a biometric authentication system paired with Windows Hello. This system allows users to access their Windows account on the Acer Swift 5 in a quick and secure manner through scanning of a fingertip, without having to remember their passwords.

The large precision touchpad that accurately senses the fingertips and movements provides for faster and smoother work. Fully supporting the new Windows 10 features including Cortana, Multitasking and Action Center, the precision touch pad fits naturally into the palm-rest working area, and delivers a smooth, empowered touch experience.

The Acer Swift 5 also comes with a two-stage adjustable backlit keyboard which allows users to continue their work or play as the environment gets darker. The first stage turns on the backlit keyboard whilst the second stage turns on the lighting to full luminance.

The Acer Swift 5 provides crystal clear and instant communication across the globe via Skype for Business Certification with Windows 10. It allows connection with uninterrupted audio and visuals without echoes, gaps or lags.

All in all, the Acer Swift 5 is a beauty built for work – beautiful and light on the exterior, hardworking and intelligent on the interior.

Available in Pearl White with gold trimming or Obsidian Black with silver trimming, the Acer Swift 5 is priced at RM3,499 and RM4,499 for the 256GB and 512GB variants respectively. Both variants will be available for purchase immediately at select authorized Acer resellers nationwide.

For more information, please visit Acer Malaysiaís Facebook or call Acerís Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

  1. Specifications vary depending on model and region

For more information

Please visit Acer Malaysiaís Facebook or call Acerís Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

First Competitive Gaming (eSports) Academy in Malaysia

First Competitive Gaming (eSports) Academy in Malaysia

by | Mar 14, 2017 | Branded Content, Entertainment, Gaming

First Competitive Gaming (eSports) Academy in Malaysia – APU eSports Malaysia Academy

Kuala Lumpur,
23
February 2017

The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) and eSports Malaysia (eSM) launched the APU eSports Malaysia Academy at APU’s new campus in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil today.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Datuk Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APIIT Education Group, and Dato’ Latt Shariman Abdullah, President of eSM today.

This is the first partnership of eSM with a Malaysian university to establish an eSports academy within the university’s campus.

Deputy Higher Education Minister, Y.B. Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching witnessed the MoA signing and officiated the launching ceremony.

Jussi Pekka Tuomi (left), Computer Games Development student of APU, demonstrated his creation, Flail Rider during the launching ceremony. To date, Flail Rider has accumulated 7.5 million downloads globally.

Apart from the launch, a full-day exhibition by APU students from the Multimedia, Computer Games Development and Creative Design programmes also took place.

eSports Malaysia representative, Rinie Ramli, APIIT alumni, Wan Hazmer, who is now the Lead Game Designer of Final Fantasy XV, and APU Computer Games Development student, who is the developer of the mobile game – Flail Rider, Jussi Pekka Tuomi, also conducted talks to the participants of the event.

A MoA was signed between APIIT Education Group CEO, Datuk Dr. Parmjit Singh (right) and eSports Malaysia (eSM) President, Dato’ Latt Shariman Abdullah (left), witnessed by Deputy Minster of Higher Education, Y.B. Datuk Dr. Mary Yap Kain Ching (center).

Upon its establishment, the APU eSports Malaysia Academy will serve as a platform for students to develop and channel their passion for competitive gaming. APU and eSM will partner in giving support, training and proper guidelines to the students, in order to equip them with essential skills to be a professional game, eSports shoutcasters, team managers and so on, thus creating new opportunities and talents within the Malaysian eSports industry.

Some of the upcoming activities that will be organized by the academy include: game tournaments, seminars, industry talks and more.

Wan Hazmer, notable alumni of APIIT & Lead Game Designer of Final Fantasy XV, conducted an industrial talk to share his valuable experiences in the games industry

Prior to the initiation of the academy, the relationship between APU and eSM started in January 2015, in which APU received official endorsement from eSM to establish the APU eSports Club. To date, the eSports Club has 280 members, in which some of them represented APU and Malaysia in the global arena of eSports, such as the IEF International Collegiate Esports League 2016 held in Korea, as well as the League of Legends International Collegiate Championship 2016 in Taipei.

In his opening speech, Datuk Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APIIT Education Group, said,

“ Today is a meaningful day. It is truly an honour, and a privilege for APU to be the first university in Malaysia to launch an eSports academy together with ESM. I have no doubt in my mind, that this partnership will be an amazing journey ahead. With the launch of the APU eSports Malaysia Academy, we believe that we can deliver the best programmes and activities to the students, to prepare them for their future careers in the eSports and gaming industry.”

“The Esports Academy vision is to be one of the leading Esports Academies in the world providing talents not just to our local industry but also to the international scene as well. It is well known that our local players such as Mushi, Chuan, AmTuah and many more have been competing in many international tournament all over the world so we know that our local talents are able to compete with the best in the world. However, without proper guidance and a development program, only a few are able to compete at that level and we hope with APU Esports Malaysia Academy we are able to change that. Our mission is to ensure that the students of the academy are able to master the basic skills, act professionally and are competition ready. We want the academy to be able to raise the standard of our local competitive scene to the next natural level.”

said Dato’ Latt Shariman Abdullah, President of eSM.

The event received wonderful remarks from the attendees,

“ It is about time that we establish a healthy environment for our university and school students to participate in competitive gaming, while instilling soft skills such as communication skills, leadership skills and critical thinking skills within them. We are very glad that eSM and APU came up with this initiative to establish the eSports academy within the university’s environment,”

said Deputy Higher Education Minister, Y.B. Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching

at the launching ceremony.

Playing computer games has been a popular after-school activity for students of all ages, it is about time that we create a healthy gaming environment for the students, to ensure their privacy, safety and security.

APU also offers the BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development & BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development with a specialism in Games Concept Art under their School of Computing & Technology.

For more information, please visit our website

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+603 8996 1000 / hotline 1 300 888 278.

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About Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities. APU offers a wide range of degree programmes in collaboration with Staffordshire University, UK with Technology. These programmes nurture students into professionals and prepare them for challenging careers and roles in business and society globally. Professionalism, problem-solving skills, and creativity & innovation are some of the key attributes of APU graduates. The multi-cultural student community comprises both Malaysian students as well as International students.  APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels. It was announced as among the Highest Rated Universities in Malaysia, being rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2013 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) on 1st November 2012.

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Use this app to skip the waiting room and instantly video call with a doctor

Use this app to skip the waiting room and instantly video call with a doctor

by | Feb 28, 2017 | Branded Content, Health

Use this app to skip the waiting room and instantly video call with a doctor

It’s ridiculous to wait an hour for just 5 mins with the doc, so M’sians have this option instead

If you’ve ever been in a panel clinic particularly after a long weekend or when there’s a bug going around, you’ll know the tedium of the inevitable wait before you can see the doctor.

It feels ridiculous to spend so long waiting when sometimes all you need is a quick chat. Even worse is the risk of an added infection picked up from being jostled around an overcrowded waiting room.

But there are alternatives—of course there are, we’re in the digital era now.

Doctor2U is no stranger to using technology to connect patients to doctors at a push of a button. The app’s features already include:

A free live chat with medical professionals

Arranging housecalls with doctors

Video Consultation

Medication delivery to users’ doorsteps.

Continuing their goal to become a one-stop platform for health-care related services, the Doctor2U team is now rolling out a new feature on their app: video consultation with doctors.

So… who’s it for?

Anyone really. From cold and flu patients, to headaches and skin conditions, allergies and tellingly, sexual health enquiries.

The latter is a doozy, because we’re in an Asian society that still stigmatises such topics. Even scheduling a trip out to a doctor just to talk about that may be a hair-raising challenge for some.

According to Garvy Beh, co-founder of Doctor2U, 40% of their existing live chat enquiries are on sexual health issues. He said,

“Video calling is basically an upgraded feature where it gets even more personalised since the doctor and patient get to see one another face-to-face live.”

“In many cases, patients need answers to where they can get the treatment, and our doctors suggest treatment options for the patients to either get it from BP Healthcare or any other health providers.”

Another use of the video consulting feature would be for explaining lab results and medical reports. Often, patients might prefer to avoid having to travel out to a clinic just to get an explanation.

BP already has a service that allows patients to view their lab results online; getting more information via the Doctor2U app through the live chat or video consultation is a very natural extension.

Building on what works

Currently, Doctor2U has a network of 1000 doctors in place on its Doctor House Call panel nationwide. They’re also in partnership with major insurance providers including Zurich, AIA and Great Eastern as well as many of the large hotel chains in Klang Valley to provide healthcare services for their policyholders and guests.

What they’ve found is that their Doctor House Call customers already save about one hour they would otherwise spend travelling to the clinic or hospital and waiting to see a doctor.

They’re continuously looking into how to improve their services so a video consultation where patients can connect instantly to doctors fits nicely into their plans.

Keegan Flynn, co-founder of Doctor2U told Malaysiakini,

“Our house calls have also led to significant cost savings for customers and the healthcare system by reducing the number of non-emergency trips to the emergency department by up to 50%, and we expect this trend to continue with video calls.”

A little bit more about the service

Doctors on the app are fully certified full-time doctors of BP Healthcare Group and the service is available 24/7.

The payment for video consultation is purely time-based, charged at a fixed rate for 15-minute blocks (RM20 during the day and RM38 at night). This means that you can have multiple consultations with the doctor (say, with a family member or friend who’s in the same room).

Accessing it is a simple 5-step process through the app:

1. Select ‘Video Consultation’ on the home screen

2. Pick a service relating to the symptoms you’re experiencing

3. Key in personal details (name, age & condition)

4. Choose payment option and key in payment details

5. Get connected to a doctor.

For their comfort, users can also choose the gender of the doctor they’re connecting with (either no preference, male, or female).

One possible issue with video calling would be if it’s suddenly cut due to a poor connection. According to Garvy, if the call is dropped, when the user or doctor tries to reconnect, it will continue without any added charges, with an extension to make up for the dropped time.

As an added service, doctors can also prescribe medicine to the patients which can then be delivered right to their homes or picked up from participating pharmacies of their choice.

The downside we can see so far? Unfortunately by law, the doctors aren’t able to issue MCs for video consultations. For now, we still have to physically make the trip out (or get a doctor house call) for that.  

You can find out more information about Doctor2U’s video consultation from their website

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