God's signature foods (12)

Onions look like body cells. Today's research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes

God's signature foods (11)

Grapefruits, Oranges , and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.



God's signature foods (10)

Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries

God's signature foods (9)

Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.



God's signature foods (8)

Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sperm as well to overcome male sterility.

God's signature foods (7)

Eggplant, Avocadoes and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? .... It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemica l cons tituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

God's signature foods (6)

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

God's signature foods (5)

Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

God's signature foods (4)

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

God's signature foods (3)

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

God's signature foods (2)

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.

God's signature foods (1)

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

Are You Eating Right For Your Joints? - Signs & Symptoms

The main signs and symptoms are:
• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Joint deformities

These arthritis symptoms may come up suddenly or slowly over time and may also include sleeplessness, fatigue, depression, and muscle aches.

Many people will experience some difficulty functioning at home, at work or at play because of joint pain, stiffness and loss of motion regardless of the type of arthritis they have. Getting out of bed in the morning, buttoning buttons, writing, sewing, meal preparation, dressing, sleeping, walking, climbing stairs, arising from a chair or a toilet seat and attending to matters of personal hygiene may all be impaired to some degree by arthritis pain and joint stiffness. A lot of people find that impairment of mobility is more distressing to them than arthritis pain

Are You Eating Right For Your Joints? - How a joint works?

The main signs and symptoms are:
• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Joint deformities

These arthritis symptoms may come up suddenly or slowly over time and may also include sleeplessness, fatigue, depression, and muscle aches.

Many people will experience some difficulty functioning at home, at work or at play because of joint pain, stiffness and loss of motion regardless of the type of arthritis they have. Getting out of bed in the morning, buttoning buttons, writing, sewing, meal preparation, dressing, sleeping, walking, climbing stairs, arising from a chair or a toilet seat and attending to matters of personal hygiene may all be impaired to some degree by arthritis pain and joint stiffness. A lot of people find that impairment of mobility is more distressing to them than arthritis pain

Running in pouring rain

These days it pours every evening. It is hard to get to jog or run in the evenings, so one has to get used to running in the wet.

Wrap the car keys in a plastic bag so it does not get wet and I'll be right.

Here is a picture of me after 2 rounds at Taman Tun hill. It was pouring when I started running and till I finished but it was so refreshing.

Singapore's Biopolis at Beuno Vista

Last week I went to Health Sciences Authority in Singapore. It is located at the Helios building. The buildings are all scientific names like Nanos, Genome etc.

Are You Eating Right For Your Joints? - How a joint works?

In simple terms, a joint is an area of the body where two or more bones are joined together using a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Muscles are attached to bones with tendons (flexible, fibrous cords of tissue). Muscles create movement in the joint, and they also help stabilize the joint. Smooth articular cartilage encases the bones in the joint and helps promote friction-free movement, while pads of cartilage help absorb shock. Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissues that bind the joint together. The entire joint is surrounded by a sheath or a glove of strong fibrous material called the joint capsule. The synovial lining of the joint capsule secretes tiny amounts of fluid that lubricate the joint. In addition, some joints (such as in the shoulder and the knee) are supplemented by bursa sacs (bursae), little fluid-filled sacs that help cushion the joint and reduce friction.

The human body has many different kinds of joints from simple a hinge joint such as the elbow to very complex joints such as the hip and shoulders which can move in many different directions. In addition, some joints must be able to withstand tremendous weights and forces; the knee, for example, must support the weight of the entire body as it moves through space. Furthermore, pressure on the knee is magnified when you run, climb stairs, or walk on an uneven surface.

Truste Skin Care

This is a shelf with some Truste products of which I am the Medical Advisor.

This Swiss range of skin care uses Solano Complex a combination of over 300 phytonutrients with lycopene, nanotechnology and liposomal technology.

Are You Eating Right For Your Joints? - Intro

Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints.

Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia.

There are many forms of arthritis (over 100 and growing). The forms range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis). Together, the many forms of arthritis make up the most common chronic illness in the United States.

The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), abnormal metabolism (such as gout and pseudogout), inheritance, infections, and unclear reasons (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus).

Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. These are conditions that are different individual illnesses, with differing features, treatments, complications, and prognosis. They are similar in that they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and many have the potential to affect internal body areas.


PREVALENT DISEASE

Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases and the leading cause of disability. Joint diseases account for half of all chronic conditions in people aged 60 or over1. Worldwide statistics also show that 1 child in 1000 has a form of juvenile arthritis2.

For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can be managed through a combination of medication, exercise, rest, weight-management, nutrition, and, in some cases, surgery. Your doctor can tell if you have arthritis through blood tests and x-rays. He or she will then be able to help you decide on the best treatment for your case.

WHO IS AFFECTED BY ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis became more common with age and was more commonly reported by women than men. However, arthritis suffers include children and adults. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. More than half of those with arthritis are under 65 years of age.

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, became even more common in recent years. Gout also appears to be on the rise. Almost 9% of people reporting arthritis said arthritis limited their activities. So arthritis not only affects the ability of a person to perform daily chores but also a social and economic cost to the country at large.

It has been estimated that the total cost of the arthritis bill for the United States, in terms of hospitalization, doctor visits, medications, physical therapies, nursing home care, lost wages, early death, and family discord is over $50 billion dollars annually.

This does not include the nearly $2 billion spent each year in the United States on unproven remedies by patients addressing their symptoms on their own.

The total costs of arthritis in our nation cannot be underscored, despite the fact that such public health economic data may not be available currently.

10 course meals

I attended a dinner function with dad and gees I am so sick of eating all the junk.

Studies have shown that those who eat lesser amount of food lives longer (of course must be adequately nourished).

“Man lives on one quarter of what he eats. On the other three quarters his doctor lives”
– Carving on Egyptian pyramid

Talk at Grace Assembly (Klang)

I will be speaking at Grace (Klang) on the 31st May at 8pm in Mandarin.
My topic will be "Age Without Getting Old".

USA here we come! Megamax GO!GO!GO!

This picture was taken in Hong Kong 24th March 2008 just before I gave a talk on Live Cell Therapy and the Immune System.

The guy in the middle is Mr.Philip Forte who is the President of Megamax USA. Soon our programs, talks and health education training will reach into the United States of America. It is a privilege to meet a man of Mr.Forte's caliber and we look forward to work with him in the US.

Staying Healthy, Staying Vital - published 2003

This is my most comprehensive book thus far. It took me 7 months to gather materials, 6 months to write and 3 months to edit (with help) at a time where I had not much to do and spent 6 hours a day on the book. Many doctors, pharmacist and nutritionist have said it is very informative. But this is my least salable book as it is a bit thick. Malaysians tend to want to read thin booklets and feed off leaflets that are created by marketing companies. All my thin books are selling well off the shelf in the bookstores.

PREFACE

Welcome! We certainly live in exciting times as medical science brings us closer to immortality, we can now live fuller and more enriching lives even with advancing years.

In recent time there has been a great explosion of interest in health, wellness and health supplements. In Malaysia, there are now over 33,000 products registered with the Ministry of Health and most of them are food supplements or traditional medicines. This underestimates the number of actual products in the market as there are many products that are unregistered and sold illegally.

Often promoters of these products will make many claims. For the average individual it is difficult to validate all these claims and decide what is really appropriate for their condition.

Far too often, these products offer a panacea or a cure-all promise. They tend to give people an idea that a pill or nutritional supplement will do wonders even without modifications to lifestyle such as diet and exercise. Of more serious concern is that large amounts of nutritional supplements, traditional medicines and extremely strong protein supplements, are being recommended and sold by people with little understanding of health sciences, motivated only by commercial interests.

Healthy living is not just about a pill, a particular diet or exercise regimen. It is an attitude that encompasses diet, exercise and many other factors. The explosion in health matters is legitimate, as it is estimated that over 80 percent of all illnesses have environmental and lifestyle causes. But the public should be given correct information.

Over the years I have seen health from different perspectives – from the viewpoint of a western-educated physician, where I received my training, the incentive-motivated pharmaceutical Sales Representative, a Sales/Marketing Manager of a multi-national drug company, Medical Director of two American health care companies selling pharmaceuticals, vitamins, anesthesia, skin care products, medical & pediatric nutrition; the Head of Scientific Affairs (Asia) of a German multinational pharmaceutical firm and as a sports-loving doctor. I am also an adviser to 2 large manufacturing plants (with combined output >170 million capsules per month) and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, QA, QC and regional regulatory policies and requirements. I have also trained and consulted for several large global MLM companies and have spoken in USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Indonesia.

I have learnt to see the merit in each health discipline and not to be myopic by espousing only one school of thought. What this book aims to do is to put all these many claims into a balanced perspective, so that we do not look at individual tree trunks in a jungle with regard to our health, but to appreciate the overall forest.

Your total health is dependent on living in newness and wholeness of life, and should not be a slave to a product or a particular diet. Man is born free, but indeed, everywhere in his life, he is in chains. It is the truth that sets him free.


Dr. Victor Chen

Nutrients for Diabetes - Quercetin

Quercetin enhances insulin secretion, protects the pancreatic beta cells from free radicals, and inhibits platelet aggregation (clumping together). It can also decrease the accumulation of sorbitol, a sugar, in the eye, which can delay the onset of cataracts.

www.healthy100.biz

Visit Dr.Ignatius Augustine's website.

He is the Medical Director of Healthy 100. One of the primary purpose of the Healthy100 program is to help counteract the current epidemic of obesity and overweight that is plaguing most nations of the world. The state of being obese and overweight also puts a person at a greater risk of heart disease, cancers, strokes and a myriad of health problems.

Talk at Grace Assembly

This Saturday I will be giving a talk entitled "God's Battle Plan For Cardiovascular Disease" at 8am in Grace Assembly. PJ (Market Place Ministry).

Can vegetarians take certain health products?

Can vegetarians take certain health products like placenta or capsule made of animal gelatin?


As for the vegetarian, is he or she a vegetarian for health or religious convictions? If it is for health reasons, then, the truth is these health products is good for health, unlike eating chunks of meats bred with growth hormones and antibiotics. Indeed humans were designed to eat more veggies than meat.

If it is for religious reasons then we can go to the root of their abstinence. Gautama (Buddha) was an Indian prince who left the comfort of his palace to live a life devoid of the richness and goodness. He wanted to seek questions to life -i.e why humans were suffering?. He was a Hindu but did not agree with the Indian caste system and was frustrated Hinduism provided no answer to human suffering. According to Gautama all suffering including hunger, disease were because of consciousness of the 'self'. His answer to avoid suffering is to have no desires at all, including craving for food and meat. They avoid meat as a way of avoiding humanly desires and cravings, but placenta is for HEALTH and not a craving.

Gautama taught that humans were born into this world with a debt from previous life. In this current life, we can either pay off or add to the debt according to the way we conduct ourselves this lifetime. This includes not killing living beings and animals. The aim is to do more good than bad to reach Nirvana whereby you simply cease to exist at all, and then all suffering is ended as you just don't exist anymore. But again there is no killing of animals with our placenta.

I have personally read the 4 books and 5 jings, Mencius and Dao De Jing (Lao Zi) in 2-3 different English translations. If you read the Confucius Analects, the disciples of Confucius paid tribute to their master's holiness and wisdom. Confucius in his teachings had alluded to "Heaven" replied that he is not the holy one. In his Analects, he said if the Holy One was to come He will be found in the west. His disciples went to the west (India) and found Buddha, That is how Buddhism came into China. (If they went further west it will be Jerusalem - they didn't go far enough).

Nutrients for Diabetes - oils

Safflower oil and cod liver oils - are powerful natural antioxidants. It has been used to improve diabetic neuropathy. It has been shown to be helpful for improving damaged nerve function, which is common in diabetes.