Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Tulang Sihat,Upaya Cerdas


JANGANLAH malas, bangun dan bersenam! Perkara pertama yang terlintas di fikiran anda bila menyentuh tentang tulang pastinya kalsium. Tetapi untuk mencapai

tulang yang sihat anda tidak boleh sekadar mengambil nutrien yang cukup. Melakukan senaman yang betul juga penting untuk menguatkan tulang!

Sebenarnya, selain kuat, tulang juga fleksibel. Inilah sebabnya ahli gimnastik boleh melentur badan hingga ke bentuk yang tampak mustahil tanpa mematahkan tulang mereka! Tulang adalah tisu hidup, jadi ia terus bertindak kepada tekanan dari aktiviti yang dikenakan ke atasnya.

Tulang kita terdiri daripada kombinasi kolagen dan kristal mineral yang terbina daripada kalsium dan fosfat. Matriks kolagen inilah yang membenarkan tulang berkembang dan mengecut tanpa patah. Dalam kata lain, tulang anda akan bertindak balas dan menjadi lebih kuat untuk menahan tekanan yang dikenakan ke atasnya. Jika anda tidak aktif secara fizikal, tulang anda menjadi lebih lemah dan rapuh, mendedahkannya kepada risiko patah.

Impak tinggi

Apa juga senaman yang memerlukan anda mengangkat berat dan melawan graviti dapat membantu mempertingkat dan mengekalkan jisim tulang. Tekanan dari mengangkat berat serta aktiviti tolak-tarik otot akan menggalakkan pembentukan tulang, menjadikannya lebih kuat.

Senaman berimpak tinggi dan menahan berat adalah paling efektif dalam membina tulang yang kuat. Senaman bertujuan membina tulang anda, bukan mematahkannya. Aktiviti seperti berlari, melompat, mendaki, menari dan bermain permainan seperti tenis dan badminton menghasilkan impak yang sama seperti senaman menahan berat.

Senaman menahan berat impak rendah seperti berjalan dan aerobik impak rendah pula lebih sesuai bagi yang mereka yang mahu membina tulang kuat tetapi tidak boleh melakukan senaman impak tinggi. Anda juga boleh melakukan latihan ketahanan dan senaman yang menguatkan seperti angkat berat atau tekan tubi. Namun, anda perlu berjaga-jaga dan dapatkan nasihat doktor atau jurulatih peribadi terlebih dahulu untuk mengelakkan kecederaan.

Bagi yang berusia, penderitaan dari keretakan tulang akibat terjatuh boleh menjejaskan keupayaan anda untuk menjalani hidup normal. Sehingga 20 peratus mangsa yang mengalami keretakan pinggul meninggal dunia selepas satu tahun manakala dua pertiga yang terselamat pula menjadi individu kurang upaya. Di samping memastikan rumah dan persekitaran anda selamat dari risiko terjatuh, anda juga perlu mengambil inisiatif untuk memperbaiki keseimbangan dan postur badan melalui senaman. Melakukan tai chi atau yoga memberikan anda lebih keseimbangan, postur dan koordinasi yang dapat membantu anda mengelak daripada terjatuh.

Senaman untuk tulang sihat boleh disesuaikan mengikut peringkat umur dan keperluan. Senaman boleh membantu membina tulang sihat ketika zaman kanak-kanak dan mengekalkannya ketika dewasa. Orang yang berumur dan kerap bersenam juga boleh menguatkan tulang dan mengurangkan risiko patah. Jadi, tidak kira berapa umur anda, atau apa juga keadaan fizikal anda, anda boleh mencari jenis senaman yang sesuai untuk diri sendiri.

Walaubagaimanapun, adalah merbahaya untuk melakukan senaman tanpa mengetahui had anda. Senaman yang berlebihan boleh menyebabkan keretakan akibat stres dan kerosakan sendi. Ada juga senaman yang boleh menyebabkan jatuh dan meningkatkan risiko keretakan tulang. Penghidap osteoporosis dan warga emas boleh meningkatkan risiko kepatahan tulang jika memulakan senaman berat tanpa mendapatkan nasihat doktor atau pakar perubatan.

Setiap senaman perlu disesuaikan mengikut keperluan dan keupayaan. Senaman selama 30 minit pada kebanyakan hari dalam seminggu adalah digalakkan jika anda mempunyai jisim tulang rendah, menghidap osteoporosis atau berusia lebih 50 tahun.

Berhati-hatilah dengan halangan lazim untuk bersenam seperti malas atau kesuntukan masa. Senaman boleh diterapkan dalam kehidupan untuk menepati keperluan dan gaya hidup anda supaya ia tidak menjadi sesuatu yang membosankan. Jadilah kreatif dan pastikan anda gembira melakukannya. Dengan ini, anda akan dapat meneruskan senaman dengan rela dan bukan separuh hati.

Membina tulang sihat adalah komitmen sepanjang hayat dan aktiviti fizikal boleh membantu anda mencapainya. Sama ada anda di rumah, pejabat atau sekolah, anda boleh memasukkan senaman untuk disesuaikan dengan gaya hidup anda. Apa yang penting, anda bergerak dan menikmati manfaatnya sepanjang hidup anda.

Eat to Lower Your Cancer Risk


Headlines are constantly coming at us about ways to eat to lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes and evencancer. But it can be confusing. Three out of four people believe there are so many recommendations about preventing breast, colon, lung and other cancers that it's hard to know what guidelines to follow. So SELF decided to streamline and compile all the latest info, so you can hit the store with a clear list—and mission—to live your healthiest life.

What you fill up on has an even larger influence on your odds of getting cancer than whether the disease runs in your family. You don't need to pore over studies (unless, like me, you actually enjoy that kind of stuff!) to power up your plate and help lower your risk. We've done the work for you! Use this supermarket list to gravitate to the healthiest spots, not only in the grocery store, but also on restaurant menus and even party buffets.

Fiber-rich bites The same stuff that keeps you regular can also keep you healthy. Fiber increases the amount of waste and the speed with which it moves through the colon, which may reduce the colon lining's contact with carcinogens. Swedish researchers found women who ate more than 4.5 servings of fiber a day had a 35 percent lower risk for colon cancer. Fiber may also eliminate excess estrogen and insulin, two hormones linked to breast cancer.

Your best sources: Beans, oatmeal, pastas, whole-grain breads, fruits, veggies or a half cup of high-fiber cereal, such as All-Bran or Fiber One, will help you reach your daily goal of 25 grams.

Garlic The cloves contain allyl sulfide, a compound that in studies appears to prevent the formation and growth of colon tumors, according to research.

Your best sources: Add diced garlic to salsa and sauces, or savor it in Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken.

Cruciferous veggies They're linked with a lower risk for colorectal, lung and stomach cancers. And cabbage, and even sauerkraut, may slash your breast cancer risk by activating your body's detoxifying enzymes.

Your best sources: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower—aim for at least five half-cup servings a week.

Colorful produce Yellow, orange and red fruits and veggies contain antioxidants called carotenoids, which science has found protects cells from free radical damage, guarding against oral and lung cancers.

Your best sources: Seek out sunny-hued produce such as beets, bell peppers, cantaloupes, carrots, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, tangerines and watermelons.

Foods rich in vitamin C and calcium They bulwark your body against breast and colon cancer by suppressing the effects of hormones.

Your best sources: Milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, of course, and fortified orange juice contains both calcium and vitamin C.

Tomatoes and berries Research on these foods' anticancer properties is ongoing, but already promising. Lycopene, which gives tomatoes their scarlet hue, may help prevent cell damage, reducing the risk for gastric, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Berries are rich in antioxidants, which also protects cells.

Your best sources: Make tomatoes, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and tomatoes part of your nine daily fruits and veggie servings. Whenever you can, sprinkle berries on your cereal or over Greek yogurt and granola for breakfast (my favorite breakfast). Spoon a little extra marinara over your pasta—hey, it's for your health!

Anthocyanins, the pigments behind blueberries' hue, may fight skin cancer. Try these 5 delicious ways to polish off a pint.

Fish The heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in some varieties may protect against colon, pancreatic and breast cancers.

Your best sources: Aim for two or three servings of salmon, sardines, herring or halibut each week.

Chocolate Yes, you read correctly! Studies show a compound in dark chocolate fights-growing forms of the disease such as colorectal cancers. It also contains antioxidants and flavonols, which may protect against other types of cancer.

Your best sources: As long as it's the DARK variety, it's doing you good! Anything over 45% cacao solids qualifies, but to reap the health benefits, the darker the better. Consider this your permission to indulge!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Bulan Raya vs Keracunan Makanan


Salam & Selamat Sejahtera

Kami mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Di bulan Raya ini sudah pasti kita berkunjung ke rumah saudara mara & sahabat handai. Dan kita di rumah pun sudah pasti sibuk memasak untuk hidangan di hari raya ini. Dalam keseronokan meraikan hari raya, jangan lupa jaga kesihatan. Yang pertama sekali makanlah seadanya, yang kedua penting sudah pasti kebersihan dan khasiat makanan.

Kali ini kami ingin berkongsi & mengingatkan pembaca semua tentang Keracunan Makanan

Langkah-langkah Mengawasi Punca Pencemaran:

Manusia

  • Membasuh tangan dengan bersih terutamanya selepas ke tandas, memegang bahan mentah, membuang sampah sarap atau sisa-sisa makanan
  • Memastikan peralatan yang rosak, sumbing atau retak tidak digunakan lagi
  • Sentiasa menudung makanan yang dihidang
  • Tidak menyediakan makanan terlalu awal
  • Belajar tidak menjamah atau mengambil makanan dengan tangan yang kotor.
  • Bahan mentah
  • Bahan-bahan mentah terutama daging atau hasilnya harus disimpan pada suhu rendah (kurang 40 Celcius)
  • Bahan mentah harus disimpan berasingan daripada makanan yang sudah dimasak dan sedia untuk dimakan.
  • Ini dapat mengelakkan pencemaran silang dari bahan mentah ke makanan yang sedia dimakan.
  • Gunakan peralatan seperti pisau dan papan memotong berasingan bagi mengelakkan pencemaran silang
  • Cuci bahan mentah dengan teliti untuk mengeluarkan kekotoran dan bendasing pada permukaannya
  • Basuh tangan secara teliti setelah memegang bahan mentah seperti daging mentah sebelum mengendalikan makanan yang sedia dimakan seperti kuih-muih dan salad.

Serangga dan Haiwan

  • Makhluk perosak seperti lalat, lipas, tikus, burung dan binatang peliharaan adalah pembawa habuk, kekotoran dan bakteria
  • Kawalan serangga dan haiwan ini akan membantu mengurangkan pencemaran makanan secara berkesan.

Bekalan air

  • Jika air yang digunakan tidak diperoleh secara langsung dari sumber utama, contohnya dari tangki yang terdedah atau menggunakan sambungan paip getah, pencemaran boleh berlaku melalui kebocoran ini.

Sisa dan bahan buangan

  • Bahan buangan mengandungi makanan yang sedang mereput, sisa kulit kupasan dan bahan organik yang menjadi sumber bakteria hidup dan membiak dengan mudah
  • Bekas sisa dan sampah sarap yang terdedah atau melimpah akan menarik haiwan dan serangga perosak seperti tikus, burung, lalat dan lipas.

Punca-punca lain keracunan

Keracunan makanan juga boleh disebabkan oleh cendawan beracun atau buah dan sayuran yang dicemari dengan racun serangga yang tinggi kepekatannya.

Toksin daripada kulat seperti aflatoksin yang terdapat pada bijirin juga salah satu punca keracunan makanan.

Cara terbaik mengelak keracunan

JENIS makanan yang mudah dicemari ketika disimpan, disediakan, dimasak dan dihidangkan ialah daging, ayam dan telur.

Berikut ialah beberapa cara yang betul dalam pengendalian makanan dan keselamatan di dapur.

Peti sejuk mestilah kurang dari 4 darjah celsius atau 0 darjah celsius untuk peti dinginbeku. Perlu diingatkan bahawa suhu sejuk tidak membunuh bakteria, tetapi menghalang daripada membiak. Makanan yang disimpan mestilah dalam bekas yang ditutup atau dibungkus.

Basuh tangan dengan teliti sebelum atau selepas mengendalikan makanan bagi mengelakkan pencemaran bakteria salmonella atau organisme lain.

Peralatan dapur seperti alatpemotong perlu dibasuh dengan air panas sebelum penggunaan terutamanya alas pemotong daging.

Alas pemotong yang terbaik ialah jenis arkrilik kerana mudah dibasuh dan tidak meninggalkan alur yang membolehkan bakteria hidup.

Sebai-baiknya gunakan alas pemotong yang berasingan bagi daging dan sayur- sayuran.

Jangan sekali-kali memakan makanan berkulat.

Elakkan dari menggunakan telur retak yang berkemungkinan mangandungi bakteria Salmonella. Bagaimanapun telur yang sempurna juga berkemungkinan mengandungi salmonella.

Kerana salmonella mudah dihapuskan pada suhu tinggi, masak dengan sempurna merupakann cara yang terbaik. Elakkan makan telur mentah dan separuh masak.

Mengasingkan makanan yang telah dimasak dengan makanan yang belum dimasak atau yang mentah. Ini kerana makanan yang telah dimasak lebih mudah tercemar berbanding makanan belum masak.

Pilih makanan yang telah dimasak untuk menjaga keselamatan. Banyak makanan seperti buah dan sayur agak selamat dalam keadaan semulajadinya.

Makan makanan yang dimasak serta merta. Apabila makanan telah sejuk, bakteria lebih mudah mencemarinya.

Simpan makanan yang telah dimasak dengan cermat pada keadaan yang sesuai. Simpan di atas pemanas atau kawasan dingin.

Panaskan semula makanan dengan teliti.

Ini adalah cara yang paling baik untuk menjauhi daripada kuman yang mungkin muncul semasa dalam simpanan.

Sumber: Pusat maklumat Rakyat, http://pmr.penerangan.gov.my/ & Pusat Racun Negara, http://www.prn2.usm.my/mainsite/bulletin/racun/1995/makanan.html


Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Kempen Cegah H1N1


Kami telah berjaya mengadakan Kempen Cegah H1N1 pada 6hb dan 13hb September 2009 dengan mengedarkan topeng muka (mask) sebanyak 2000helai secara percuma kepada peniaga dan pengunjung di bazaar Ramadhan di sekitar Ampang.

Selain dari 'mask' kami juga memberikan 'sample' sabun pencuci anti-bakteria dan risalah berkeneaan pencegahan virus H1N1.

Semoga Kempen ini dapat memberikan kesedaran kepada orang ramai tentang cara-cara pencegahan H1N1. Sebagai masyarakat prihatin kita perlu sama2 menjaga kebersihan diri dan juga kawasan persekitaran kita. Dengan usaha sama ini, satu persekitaran sihat dapat direalisasikan.

Di kesempatan ini, kami mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua yang terlibat dalam menjayakan Kempen ini.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Which groups at high risk for severe illness from Influenza A (H1N1) infection?


  • Children younger than 5 years old
  • Persons aged 65 years and older
  • Children and adolescents (<>
  • Pregnant women
  • Adults and children with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, organ failure, cardiovascular disease , hepatic, heamatological, neurologic, neuromuscular or metabolic disorders such as Diabetes Mellitus
  • Adults and children who have immunosuppression
  • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
Ref: http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/highRisk.php

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Kempen Cegah H1N1


Assalamualaikum & Salam sejahtera

Pertama sekali, kami mengucapkan selamat menjalani ibadah Ramadhan kepada umat Islam.

Untuk makluman semua, kami akan mengadakan Kempen Cegah H1N1 dengan memberikan topeng muka (face mask) percuma pada tetuan berikut:

Tarikh: 6hb September 2009
Tempat: Pasar Ramadhan Seri Bayu, Taman Tasek
Pasar Ramadhan Bandar Baru Ampang

Sekian, harap maklum


Dianjurkan oleh:
PERSATUAN MELAYU AMPANG, SELANGOR

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

H1N1 free environment


With the constant fear of H1N1 symptoms, the following measures can be practiced by one and all. This is information received from Consultant General Surgeon & Gastoenterologist, based in India by my friend. We hope it could be beneficial to all and their families alike.

Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not fully highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) .

2. "Hands-off-the- face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt).
H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water.
Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.

5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc/bioflavonoids to boost absorption.

6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public hospitals.

We do hope, this information could be passed on to one and all, for a healthy and H1N1 free environment.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

7 Secrets your body's trying to tell you


http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-secrets-your-bodys-trying-to-tell-you-501265/

Did you know that your sense of smell or finger length could affect your future health? Neither did I, but scientists are discovering that certain physical traits could indicate an increased risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. If any of these apply to you don’t panic—just take a few precautions:

1. Finger length
Women whose index fingers are shorter than their ring fingers may be twice as prone to osteoarthritis in the knees, found British researchers. Those with this predominately male characteristic tend to have lower levels of estrogen, which may also play a role in the development of osteoarthritis, say researchers.

Take this precaution: Strengthen the muscles surrounding your knees. While sitting, straighten each leg parallel to the floor 10 times; hold each rep for 5 to 10 seconds.

2. Leg length
If your legs are on the stocky side, you may need to take better care of your liver. In a 2008 study, British researchers found that women with legs between 20 and 29 inches long tended to have higher levels of four enzymes that indicate liver disease. Factors such as childhood nutrition may influence not only growth patterns but also liver development well into adulthood, say researchers.

Take this precaution: Avoid exposure to toxins your liver has to process, which will keep it healthier, longer. Wear a mask and gloves while cleaning or working with any type of harsh chemical. Limit alcohol intake to one 5-ounce glass of wine or 12-ounce bottle of beer daily.

3. Sense of smell
Older adults who couldn’t identify the scent of bananas, lemons, cinnamon, or other items were 5 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease within 4 years, according to a 2008 study. The researchers believe that the area of the brain responsible for olfactory function may be one of the first impacted by Parkinson’s disease—somewhere between 2 and 7 years prior to diagnosis.

Take this precaution: Pop a fish oil supplement. Omega-3 fatty acids can boost your brain’s resistance to MPTP, a toxic compound responsible for Parkinson’s.

4. Arm length
Have a hard time touching your toes (even though you're flexible)? Women with the shortest arm spans were 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those with longer reaches, found a recent study. (Find yours by spreading your arms parallel to the floor and having someone measure fingertips to fingertips; the shortest spans were less than 60 inches.) Nutritional or other deficits during the critical growing years, possibly responsible for shorter arms, may also predispose a person to cognitive decline later in life, say Tufts University researchers.

Take this precaution: Put your appendages to good use with a hobby such as painting or pottery. A 5-year study from the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center found that adults who spent the most time engaged in stimulating leisure activities were more than 2.5 times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who spent less time challenging their brains.

5. Earlobe crease
Linear wrinkles in one or both lobes may predict future cardiovascular events (heart attack, bypass surgery, or cardiac death). A crease on one lobe raises the risk by 33%; a crease on both lobes increases it by 77%, even after adjusting for other known risk factors. Though experts aren’t exactly sure, they suspect a loss of elastic fibers may cause both the crease and the hardening of arteries.

Take this precaution: Keep your heart healthy in other ways: Slim down, and exercise regularly, which can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure

6. Jeans size
Adults who have larger abdomens in their 40s are up to 3.6 times as likely to develop dementia in their 70s, even if they weren’t overweight, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. One possible reason for the link is that, compared with subcutaneous fat (the noticeable fat that lies just below the skin), visceral fat (the dangerous fat that surrounds the organs) secretes more of the inflammatory hormones that are associated with cognitive decline.

Take this precaution: Eat a portion-controlled Mediterranean-style diet. Research shows that the monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in foods such as olives, nuts, seeds, avocado, and dark chocolate prevent the accumulation of visceral fat.

7. Calf size
Though it sounds counterintuitive, a French study found that women with small calves (13 inches or less around) tended to develop more carotid plaques, a known risk factor for stroke. The subcutaneous fat in larger calves may pull fatty acids from the bloodstream and store them where they are less of a risk factor, say researchers.

Take this precaution: No need to bulk up your legs, but sip green tea to stay heart healthy. In a study of more than 40,500 Japanese men and women, those who drank five or more cups of green tea every day had the lowest risk of dying of heart disease and stroke.


Live Better Longer!
Quit smoking, and cut back on alcohol and red meat, and get more exercise

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Senarai Hospital Khas (Designated Hospital) Kerajaan Untuk Merawat Kes-Kes Influenza A(H1N1)


PERLIS

HOSPITAL TUANKU FAUZIAH, KANGAR
Jalan Kolam, 01000 Kangar.

No. Telefon : 04-9763333
No. Fax : 04-9767237

KEDAH

HOSPITAL SULTANAH BAHIYAH
KM 6, Jalan Langgar
05460 Alor Setar

No. Telefon : 04-7406233
No. Fax : 04-7350232/0233

HOSPITAL KULIM
Jalan Mahang
09000 Kulim

No. Telefon : 04-4272733
No. Fax : 04-4900760

HOSPITAL LANGKAWI
Bukit Teguh
07000 Langkawi

No. Telefon : 04-9663333
No. Fax : 04-9660121

PULAU PINANG

HOSPITAL PULAU PINANG
Jalan Residensi
10990

No. Telefon : 04-2225333
No. Fax : 04-2281737
http://hpp.moh.gov.my

PERAK

HOSPITAL RAJA PERMAISURI BAINUN
Jalan Hospital

30450 Ipoh

No. Telefon : 05-2533333/ 2536052
No.. Fax : 05-2531541

HOSPITAL SLIM RIVER
35800 Slim River

No. Telefon : 05-4526467
No. Fax : 05-4526697

SELANGOR

HOSPITAL TENGKU AMPUAN RAHIMAH KLANG
41200 Klang

No. Telefon : 03-33757000
No. Fax : 03-33749557

HOSPITAL SUNGAI BULOH
47000 Sungai Buloh

No. Telefon : 03-61454333
No. Fax : 03-61454222

NEGERI SEMBILAN

HOSPITAL TUANKU JAAFAR
Jalan Rasah
70300 Seremban

No. Telefon : 06-7623333/ 7684000
No. Fax : 06-7625771
http://www.htjs.gov.my

MELAKA

HOSPITAL MELAKA
Jalan Mufti Haji Khalil
75400 Melaka

No. Telefon : 06-2822344
No. Fax : 06-2841590

JOHOR

HOSPITAL SULTANAH AMINAH
80100 Johor Bahru

No. Telefon : 07-2257000
No. Fax : 07-2242694
http://hsajb.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL BATU PAHAT
Jalan Kluang
83000 Batu Pahat

No. Telefon : 07-4341999/ 4340654
No. Fax : 07-4322544

PAHANG

HOSPITAL TENGKU AMPUAN AFZAN
Jalan Tanah Putih
25100 Kuantan

No. Telefon : 09-5133333
No. Fax : 09-5142712
http://htaa.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL SULTAN AHMAD SHAH, TEMERLOH
Jalan Maran
28000 Temerloh

No. Telefon : 09-2955333
No. Fax : 09-2972468
http://hoshas.moh.gov..my

TERENGGANU

HOSPITAL SULTANAH NUR ZAHIRAH
Jalan Sultan Mahmud
20400 Kuala Terengganu

No. Telefon : 09-6212121
No. Fax : 09-6221820

KELANTAN

HOSPITAL RAJA PEREMPUAN ZAINAB II
Jalan Hospital
15000 Kota Bharu

No. Telefon : 09-7452000
No. Fax : 09-7486951
http://hrpz2.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL TUMPAT
Jalan Kelaburan
16200 Tumpat

No. Telefon : 09-7257533
No. Fax : 09-7257082

W.P. KUALA LUMPUR

HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR

No. Telefon : 03-26155555
No. Fax : 03-26911681
http://www.hkl.gov.my

INSTITUT PERUBATAN RESPIRATORI
Jalan Pahang
50586 Kuala Lumpur

No. Telefon : 03-40232966 (IPR)
No. Fax : 03-40218807 (IPR)

PUSAT PERUBATAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA
Lembah Pantai,

59100, Kuala Lumpur.

No. Telefon : 03-79494422
No. Fax: 03-79572253

Email :
ummc@ummc.edu.my

SARAWAK

HOSPITAL UMUM SARAWAK
Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
93586 Kuching

No. Telefon : 082-276666
No. Fax : 082-242751
http://hus.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL SIBU
Batu 5 1/2, Jalan Ulu Oya
96000 Sibu

No. Telefon : 084-343333
No. Fax : 084-337354

HOSPITAL MIRI
Jalan Cahaya Lopeng
98000 Miri

No. Telefon : 085-420033
No. Fax : 085-416514
http://hmiri.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL BINTULU
Lebuhraya Abg Galau
97000 Bintulu

No. Telefon : 086-255899
No. Fax : 086-255866

SABAH

HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH, KOTA KINABALU
88586 Kota Kinabalu

No. Telefon : 088-218166
No. Fax : 088-318605
http://qeh.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL DUCHESS OF KENT, SANDAKAN
KM 3.2 Jalan Utara
90000 Sandakan

No. Telefon : 089-212111
No. Fax : 089-213607
http://hdok.moh.gov.my

HOSPITAL TAWAU
91000 Tawau

No. Telefon : 089-773533
No. Fax : 089-778626

W.P. LABUAN

HOPITAL LABUAN
87020 Labuan

No. Telefon : 087-423922/ 423919
No. Fax : 087-423928
http://hlabuan.moh.gov.my

Senarai Hospital Khas (Designated Hospital) Swasta Untuk Merawat Kes-Kes Influenza A(H1N1)


Wilayah Persekutuan KL & Selangor

1.

Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre

2.

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

3.

Prince Court Medical Centre

4.

Pantai Hospital Cheras

5.

Sunway Medical Centre

6.

Tropicana Medical Centre

7.

Tung Shin Hospital

8.

Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya Sdn. Bhd

9.

Assunta Hospital, PJ

10.

KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital KL

11.

Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre, Klang

Kedah

1.

Kedah Medical Centre Sdn Bhd

Pulau Pinang

1.

Gleneagles Medical Centre

2.

Island Hospital

3.

Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre

4.

Penang Adventist Hospital

Perak

1.

Pantai Hospital Ipoh

Melaka

1.

Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh

Johor

1.

KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital

2.

Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat

Kelantan

1..

Perdana Specialist Centre

Sabah

1.

Sabah Medical Centre

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

CHIKUNGUNYA


FAKTA-FAKTA MENGENAI PENYAKIT CHIKUNGUNYA

1. Apa itu Penyakit Chikungunya?

Chikungunya adalah sejenis penyakit bawaan nyamuk. Chikungunya pertama kali dikesan melalui ujian darah di Tanzania pada tahun 1953. Semenjak itu ia berlaku di negara-negara Afrika, Asia dan akhir-akhir ini ia berlaku di beberapa buah tempat di Negara Eropah. Ia endemik (selalu berlaku) di kebanyakan negara Sub Sahara Afrika, India, Asia Tenggara, Indonesia dan Filipina. Ia bukanlah satu penyakit misteri yang tidak diketahui puncanya.

2. Bagaimana penyakit ini boleh berlaku?

Chikungunya adalah demam yang disebabkan oleh virus daripada genus Alphavirus di dalam keluarga Togaviridae.

3. Adakah ia berjangkit?

Ya. Virus Chikungunya berjangkit melalui gigitan nyamuk Aedes albopictus atau Aedes aegypti yang membawa virus tersebut. Nyamuk Aedes juga menyebarkan virus penyakit demam denggi.

4. Apakah masa pengeraman bagi Chikungunya?

Masa pengeraman bagi Chikungunya boleh menjangkau dari 3 hingga 12 hari tetapi pada kebiasaannya di antara dari 3 hingga 7 hari.

5. Apakah tanda-tanda dan gejala penyakit ini?

• Demam panas mengejut
• Sakit teruk pada sendi
• Ruam pada badan
• Sakit kepala


Seorang pesakit boleh demam dari dari 1 hingga 7 hari (kebiasaannya 5 hari).
Penyakit Chikungunya boleh disalah anggap sebagai demam denggi kerana tanda-tanda penyakit yang menyerupai demam denggi.

6. Adakah penyakit ini boleh membawa maut?

Di Malaysia, Chikungunya tidak pernah dilaporkan boleh menyebabkan pendarahan atau kematian. Tetapi, sesetengah pesakit mengalami gejala yang berpanjangan.
Pesakit yang berumur boleh mengalami kesakitan berulang pada sendi sehingga beberapa bulan atau tahun.

7. Apakah rawatan bagi penyakit ini?

Seperti penyakit-penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus, ia tiada rawatan yang khusus. Selalunya rawatan diberi berdasarkan gejala klinikal yang dialami oleh seseorang pesakit.
Kebanyakan kes yang terjadi hanya memerlukan rawatan pesakit luar sahaja.
Tiada vaksin bagi penyakit ini.

8. Apakah yang perlu dilakukan jika dijangkiti penyakit?

Jika mengalami tanda-tanda dan gejala penyakit Chikungunya, orang ramai adalah dinasihatkan segera mendapatkan rawatan di klinik atau hospital terdekat.

9. Cara pencegahan penyakit Chikungunya

• Bersihkan kawasan rumah dan persekitaran supaya bebas daripada tempat-tempat pembiakan nyamuk Aedes. Ini boleh dilakukan melalui aktiviti gotong royong. Adalah terbukti tiada kes baru yang dilaporkan di kawasan-kawasan yang melakukan gotong- royong.
• Periksa rumah dan persekitaran sekurang-kurangnya seminggu sekali untuk memastikan tiada pembiakan nyamuk Aedes.
• Dapatkan rawatan dengan segera di klinik atau hospital berdekatan sekiranya mengalami tanda dan gejala penyakit.

10. Bolehkah kawasan saya dijangkiti penyakit Chikungunya?

Boleh, kerana penyakit ini dibawa oleh nyamuk Aedes albopictus dan Aedes aegypti yang terdapat di negara kita.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Fisioterapi bantu pesakit kembali Normal


Pesakit strok,mangsa kemalangan dan mereka yang megalami kecacatan sejak lahir adalah antara insan yang memerlukan bantuan fisioterapi untuk meningkatkan kualiti dan kembali normal.Ini kerana menerusi perkhidmatan fisioterapi,pesakit didedahkan cara memulihkan pergerakan seperti senaman cara yang betul,urutan dan sebagainya.

Bagaimanapun ,kekurangan ahli terlatih atau pakar dalam bidang fisioterapi menyebabkan tidak ramai pesakit di Malaysia bernasib baik untuk mendapatkan rawatan kecacatan pergerakan disebabkan oleh penuaan,penyakit dan kecederaan pada bahagian sendi dan otot.

Bidang ini mungkin tidaklah popular berbanding perubatan dan pergigian,tetapi tahukah anda graduan lulusan dari bidang ini mendapat anjaran lumayan.Kepentingan bidang ini tidak jauh bezanya dengan dunia perubatan atau pergigian kerana sebahagian daripada tugas pakar dalam sains kesihatan membantu doktor dan pemangkin dalam peningkatan kualiti hidup manusia.

Minat yang mendalam untuk membantu orang lain kembali normal adalah salah satu syarat yang diperlukan sebelum menceburi bidang ini.Kepuasan dalam bidang ini pasti terserlah apabila pesakit yang dibantu pulih dan menjalani kehidupan normal semula.

Dewasa ini banyak kolej dan institusi pengajian tinggi yang menawarkan kursus dalam bidang ini dari peringkat sijil hinggalah ijazah pertama.Sehubungan itu,bagi yang berminat rajin-rajinlah membuka akhbar untuk melihat iklan yang ditawarkan. Antara yang ditawarkan ialah Diploma Teknolohi Makmal Perubatan,Diploma Fisioterapi dan Diploma Terapi Carakerja.

Objektif kursus adalah untuk melahirkan lebih ramai ahli fisioterapi terlatih yang mempunyai ilmu dan pengalaman klinikal dalam bidang berkenaan.Mereka boleh menceburi kerjaya dalam sektor awam dan swasta termasuk hospital kerajaan,hospital pakar,pusat jagaan, klinik sukan, pusat pemulihan,pusat psikiatri dan institusi penyelidikan dan membuka firma sendiri.

Bidang ini bukan sahaja menjaminkan kerjaya yang mantap tetapi juga mempunyai nilai murni kerana dapat membantu insan lain meneruskan kehidupan mereka dengan lebih baik.Dan pastinya ini adalah kepuasan yang tiada tandingnya.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Natural Healer


How Dr Wu rid himself of cancer with a vegetarian diet
By: ANJIRA ASSAVANONDA
Published: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Mylife

At the age of 30, Chinese doctor Tom Wu was diagnosed with advanced stages of lung cancer, and was told he had only a few months to live.

However, Dr Wu, who recently spoke with Mylife, has already reached 70 years old, and to our surprise, he still looks like a young and healthy man in his 50s.

Not only has he survived, but the doctor has maintained a healthy life. The cancer is all gone, and he said he's never caught a cold or other illness for 40 years. He has stopped going for blood tests.

"My body and feelings tell me I'm well, that I'm truly in good health," says Dr Wu.

His secret lies in the power of natural healing. Dr Wu always says that no wonder drug can cure diseases. But our own internal healing power, our immune system, can. And what can strengthen our immune system are simple foods from Mother Nature, and a healthy lifestyle. In his view, diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be overcome by changing the diet.

Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation, cholesterol, and heart disease.

"Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is high in phytochemicals," he says.

Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as vegetables, fruits with their seeds, and common garden herbs. Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight against any foreign substances that invade your body.

Dr Wu's outstanding contributions to the development of natural medicine earned him the "World Famous Doctor Award" from the UN in 2001, and the "Best Wellness Doctor of the World" award from India's World Wellness Open University in March.

The secrets of how he won the fight against lung cancer and maintains a healthy body are revealed in his first book, Dr Wu's Principle of Natural Cures, which has recently been translated from its original Chinese version into a Thai edition, Thammachart Chuay Chewit, published by Nanmeebooks Publications. It was launched in Thailand in March.

Dr Wu says what's written in the book is unique and easy to understand because "the author is both the doctor and the patient himself". All the ideas and guidelines suggested in the book come from his own experience as well as what he has learned from his patients.

Dr Wu turns to natural medicine.

Dr Wu had first studied Western medicine in France, and then furthered his education in alternative therapy, earning a doctorate degree.

The turning point arrived when he was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 30. Modern medicine gave him no hope; it was too late to remove the damaged parts of the lung. The cancer had already spread to other organs, and the doctor told him he had only a few months left.

In his despair, Dr Wu picked up the Bible and prayed to God. Then the Bible fell to the floor, and he read the page it opened to carefully. The chapter talked about the days God created the Earth and everything needed for human beings. Then he created Adam and Eve, and told both of them that plants, vegetables and seeded fruits growing on Earth have been provided for them to eat.

"I thought about what I had eaten in the past - meat, fish, fried and grilled food, sweet cake, but God simply wanted us to eat vegetables and sour fruits. I was confused and doubted whether I would become weak if I ate too many vegetables and less meat," says Dr Wu.

Yet he decided to follow the Bible's guidance. He ate a lot of vegetables and fruits, drank clean water, and completely adjusted his lifestyle - his sleeping, breathing and exercise habits.

Nine months later, he went for a check-up, and surprisingly no cancer cells were detected.

He advised people in his family and in the neighbourhood about his discovery, and studied natural medicine until he received a doctorate degree in naturopathy and nutrition from the US.

Dr Wu has been a frequent speaker at worldwide forums, spreading his knowledge on natural cures and the use of organic food.
He advises people to use the most simple foods in the most natural way in order to fight illnesses and maintain good health.


Dr Wu's secrets to good health
Published: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Mylife


The human body has the power to heal itself. The immune system has a self-defence mechanism to block and destroy bacteria or viruses that invade our bodies, while the self-healing mechanism will get us back on the road to recovery. When you have a cold and take medicine, the medication may kill the virus but your immune system will not fully function, and its efficiency will decrease. As a result, your body will be more vulnerable to germs.

Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medication as much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.

Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says that's not enough. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to excrete all the accumulated faeces from your intestine. Your liver will not be overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.

This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body's cells and immune system. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals.

Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and viruses without damaging the body.

Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day. Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.

3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.

We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people apply sunblock before going out.

But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin and prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.

"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate.
The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4. Exercise 30 minutes a day.

Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will be overworked.

"If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise. Your heart and your body will be working too hard," he says.

5. Shower with hot, then cold water.

Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot water followed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more.

This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.

How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses a day. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.

The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.

Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will make you sick.

People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk (avoid cow's milk), and 5% grains.

People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while increasing grains and fruits. People with blood type B should also avoid meat, while those with blood type AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock.

Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll get sick.

According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.

From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are recommended.

From noon to 8pm, your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended. Fish or boiled eggs can be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm.

From 8pm to 4am, the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between 10pm and 2am, as your immune and self-healing system will function at its best.




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