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15/01/2026

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15/01/2026

Clear your path to better health with Jal Neti—a proven Yogic practice for daily respiratory protection and keep airways free from dust and pollutants every day.

15/01/2026

HAPPY PONGAL !!!

Pongal is not just a harvest festival.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, it marks an important seasonal transition.

🌿 Ayurveda & Pongal

- Pongal is celebrated during Uttarāyaṇa (Sun’s northward movement)
- It falls in Śiśira Ṛtu (late winter season)
- Agni (digestive fire) becomes stronger
- The body is ready to digest nourishing foods

🍚 Why Pongal food is Ayurvedic-friendly

Traditional Pongal foods are:
✔ Warm
✔ Freshly cooked
✔ Nourishing
✔ Easy to digest

Ingredients like rice, moong dal, ghee, jaggery, milk:
• Strengthen digestion
• Nourish tissues (Dhātus)
• Support immunity after monsoon months

🌱 Ayurvedic message of Pongal
• Eat with gratitude
• Eat seasonally
• Eat freshly cooked food
• Respect nature and the Sun (Sūrya)

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

From left to right: Dato' Sri Steve Yap, Federation of Complimentary & Natural: Medical Associations Malaysia (FCNMAM); T.Sivakkumaran, Pertubuhan Perubatan Tradisional India Malaysia (PEPTIM); Leong Yee Piau, MCMA (Malaysia Chinese Medical Association); Dato' Sri Dr. Vincent Tiew – Executive Director, Branding, Sales & Marketing, KL Wellness City; Dato' Indera Dr. Nor Azimi Yunus- Director General of Health (Medical, Ministry of Health Malaysia; Irene Quah – Director of Nursing, KL International Hospital (KLIH); Dr. Nor Adila Mohd Noor, Gabungan Persatuan Traditional Malaysia (GAPERA); Nurul Sofiyah Md Shater, Majlis Perubatan Homeopathy Malaysia (MPHM); Mejar (B) Dr.Muhammad bin Omar, Pembangunan & Pengembangan Kemahiran Darussyifa’

T&CM Practitioners Day 2026 advances healthcare standards
The Sun Webdesk
Monday, 12 Jan 2026, 3:25 pm

MALAYSIA’s Traditional and Complementary Medicine sector gathered to strengthen professional standards and regulatory compliance at the T&CM Practitioners Day 2026, held at KL Wellness City in Bukit Jalil.

The half-day event on January 8 brought together practitioners, regulators, and industry leaders to advance governance frameworks, facilitate knowledge exchange, and promote collaborative initiatives within the nation’s T&CM ecosystem.

KL Wellness City hosts industry gathering focusing on regulation, collaboration in traditional medicine MALAYSIA’s Traditional and Complementary Medicine sector gathered to strengthen professional standards and regulatory compliance at the T&CM Practitioners Day 2026, held at KL Wellness City in Bukit Jalil.

The half-day event on January 8 brought together practitioners, regulators, and industry leaders to advance governance frameworks, facilitate knowledge exchange, and promote collaborative initiatives within the nation’s T&CM.

Organized by KL Wellness City in alignment with the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s commitment to promoting safe, quality, and responsible traditional and complementary medicine practices, the programme served as an official platform for professional engagement and sectoral dialogue.

Dato’ Sri Dr. Vincent Tiew, Executive Director of KL Wellness City, opened proceedings by acknowledging the T&CM industry’s ongoing contributions to Malaysia’s healthcare landscape.

He emphasised the gathering’s role as a collaborative platform for strengthening professional standards, highlighting the shared responsibility of practitioners, healthcare institutions, and regulatory bodies in advancing the sector’s credibility and sustainable growth.

The keynote address was delivered by Dato’ Indera Dr. Nor Azimi Yunus, Deputy Director General of Health (Medical) at the Ministry of Health, who officially launched T&CM Practitioners Day 2026.

Dr. Nor Azimi recognized the contributions of practitioners and industry stakeholders to the national healthcare ecosystem, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring T&CM practices remain safe, credible, and well-regulated.

She underscored the importance of integrating traditional and complementary medicine with national healthcare policies to support a sustainable and cohesive healthcare system.

KL Wellness City hosts industry gathering focusing on regulation, collaboration in traditional medicine

11/01/2026

🌬 Lungs & Lymph: The Breath-Detox Connection You’ve Never Been Told 🫁💧

You think of your lungs for breathing.
You think of your lymph for detoxing.
But what if your breath was the missing force behind your body’s ability to drain inflammation, move toxins, and boost immunity?

Welcome to the Lung-Lymph Axis — the oxygen-powered pathway to whole-body healing.

🫁 Your Lungs: The Silent Lymph Movers

With every inhale and exhale, your diaphragm moves up and down like a hydraulic pump.

This movement:
• Compresses the thoracic duct (your largest lymph vessel)
• Increases lymphatic velocity by up to 10x during deep diaphragmatic breathing
• Drives toxins from lower limbs upward toward drainage points in the chest and neck

Your lungs are mechanical activators of your lymph — but only if you breathe correctly.

😮‍💨 Chest Breathing vs. Diaphragm Breathing

Many people — especially those with anxiety, trauma, or shallow posture — only breathe from the upper chest.

This:
• Reduces diaphragm movement
• Decreases lymph propulsion
• Causes congestion in the legs, belly, face, and head

On the other hand, deep belly breathing activates:
• The thoracic duct
• Cisterna chyli (gut lymph reservoir)
• Parasympathetic tone (rest, digest, and drain!)

💨 The Lung-Lymph-Vagus Trinity

Here’s the magic:

When you breathe deeply:
• You massage the vagus nerve (which runs next to your lungs and heart)
• This calms inflammation and enhances immune signaling
• You also clear carbon dioxide, which helps maintain the pH needed for lymph enzymes to work

It’s a biological symphony:
🫁 Lungs create movement
🧠 Vagus interprets safety
💧 Lymph responds with flow

🌿 How to Breathe for Lymphatic Detox:
1. 5-5-7 Breathwork – Inhale 5 seconds, hold 5, exhale for 7. Repeat for 3–5 minutes.
2. Left Side Sleeping – Improves drainage from the thoracic duct to the heart.
3. Humming or Chanting – Creates vibration that moves fluid in the sinuses, neck, and chest.
4. Deep Cough Technique – Done after dry brushing or MLD to clear lymphatic congestion in the lungs.
5. Movement + Breath (like Yoga or Qi Gong) – Aligns respiratory rhythm with fascia and lymph flow.

🔄 Respiration = Detoxification

You lose 70% of detox waste through your lungs — not your sweat, urine, or bowel movements.

If your lungs aren’t fully expanding, you’re not just short of breath —
You’re short on lymphatic release, emotional release, and healing potential.

✨ Final Thought:

Your breath is your first medicine.
Before lymph moves… before toxins clear… before inflammation calms…
Your lungs must rise and fall with power and peace.

So breathe in healing.
Breathe out stagnation.
And watch your lymph follow the rhythm of your soul.

📚 References:
• Elizondo, R. et al. (2021). Respiratory mechanics and lymphatic propulsion. Journal of Applied Physiology.
• Guyton & Hall. (2016). Textbook of Medical Physiology.
• Porges, S. (2021). The Healing Power of the Breath and the Vagus Nerve.
• Ratcliffe, D. R. (2015). Diaphragmatic movement and lymphatic flow: overlooked allies in detoxification.

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11/01/2026

✅ Endocrine Glands – Location and Functions

The endocrine system is a network of ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. These hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, immunity, stress response, and overall body homeostasis. The diagram highlights the major endocrine glands and their roles in maintaining internal balance.

11/01/2026

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11/01/2026

🟣 Medicines to Avoid with Alcohol

Alcohol can change how medicines work in the body. Mixing alcohol with certain drugs can reduce effectiveness, increase side effects, or cause serious health risks involving the liver, stomach, brain, heart, and breathing. Many people unknowingly combine alcohol with medicines, thinking “one drink won’t matter”—but in some cases, it really does.

🟣 Painkillers (Very Common & High Risk)

→ Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
→ Alcohol + paracetamol puts severe strain on the liver
→ Increases risk of acute liver failure, even at normal doses
→ Risk is higher in people who drink regularly

→ NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen, Aspirin)
→ Alcohol irritates the stomach lining
→ Combined use increases risk of gastritis, ulcers, and internal bleeding
→ Can also worsen kidney function

🟣 Antibiotics (Some Are Dangerous with Alcohol)

→ Metronidazole, Tinidazole
→ Alcohol causes a disulfiram-like reaction
→ Symptoms include severe nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache, palpitations
→ Alcohol must be avoided during treatment and for 48–72 hours after stopping

→ Certain cephalosporins
→ Can cause similar unpleasant reactions

→ Other antibiotics
→ Alcohol may reduce immunity and delay recovery
→ Even if not dangerous, it is best avoided

🟣 Anti-Anxiety, Sleeping Pills & Psychiatric Medicines

→ Benzodiazepines (Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam)
→ Alcohol greatly increases drowsiness, confusion, poor coordination
→ Risk of falls, accidents, and breathing suppression

→ Sleeping pills (Zolpidem, Zopiclone)
→ Can cause extreme sedation, memory loss, and risky behaviors

→ Antidepressants & antipsychotics
→ Alcohol worsens side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure
→ May worsen depression and mood instability

🟣 Diabetes Medicines

→ Insulin and oral antidiabetics
→ Alcohol can cause dangerous low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
→ Symptoms may be mistaken for drunkenness
→ Risk increases if drinking on an empty stomach

→ Metformin
→ Heavy alcohol intake increases risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious)

🟣 Heart & Blood Pressure Medicines

→ Blood pressure medicines
→ Alcohol can cause excessive drop in blood pressure
→ Leads to dizziness, fainting, and falls

→ Blood thinners (Warfarin, DOACs)
→ Alcohol increases bleeding risk
→ Can interfere with drug levels and clotting control

🟣 Allergy & Cold Medicines

→ Antihistamines (Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine)
→ Alcohol increases drowsiness and slows reaction time
→ Driving and operating machinery becomes dangerous

→ Cough syrups (especially codeine-containing)
→ Combined effect can suppress breathing
→ Risk of overdose and severe sedation

🟣 Anti-Seizure & Neurological Medicines

→ Anti-epileptic drugs
→ Alcohol lowers seizure threshold
→ Increases risk of seizures and drug side effects

→ Muscle relaxants
→ Can cause extreme weakness and drowsiness

🟣 Stomach & Acid-Related Medicines

→ Medicines for ulcers or gastritis
→ Alcohol worsens stomach irritation and delays healing

→ Drugs affecting liver metabolism
→ Combined use increases liver toxicity

🟣 Who Is at Highest Risk?

→ Elderly individuals
→ People with liver, kidney, or heart disease
→ Regular alcohol users
→ People taking multiple medicines

🟣 Important Safety Tips

→ Always read medicine labels and warnings
→ Ask your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol
→ If unsure, avoid alcohol completely during treatment
→ Never mix alcohol with new medicines without guidance

⭐ Key Takeaway

→ Alcohol can turn safe medicines into dangerous ones
→ Liver damage, bleeding, low blood sugar, breathing problems, and accidents are real risks
→ If you are on medication, no alcohol is the safest rule
→ When in doubt, always choose safety over a drink

⚠️ Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding alcohol use with prescribed medicines.

08/01/2026

Haematuria can be a sign of conditions ranging from simple infections to serious kidney disease or cancer. 🚨

🔍 Common causes include:
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Kidney or bladder stones
• Glomerulonephritis & IgA nephropathy
• Trauma or catheterization
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Bladder, kidney, or prostate cancer
• Bleeding disorders & anticoagulant drugs

📌 Clinical pearls:
✔️ Painful haematuria → stones or infection
✔️ Painless haematuria → suspect malignancy
✔️ Microscopic haematuria → often renal origin

🩺 Early evaluation saves kidneys and lives.
📚 Perfect revision topic for nursing & medical students