Pertama Specialist Centre

03/08/2025

Now you can access the support of nutritional therapy by community dietitian from our clinic in relation to your particular health needs! Visit us for further details about appointments!

11/07/2025

🍽️ 长者怎样吃出健康？你知道吗？
年纪大了，是不是就应该少吃肉？只吃清淡才是健康？水果能当一餐？
这些，是真的吗？

其实，吃对食物，比吃少更重要！
健康饮食，不只是控制体重，更是为了提升免疫力、保持体力、预防疾病、延缓退化！

🎉 诚邀您参与
🧓👵 “吃得好，吃出健康”长者营养讲座
✅ 破解饮食迷思
✅ 了解老年人所需的营养重点

📅 日期：2/8/25 星期六
🕘 时间：2PM
📍 地点：PERTAMA SPECIALIST CENTRE CHERAS诊所

让我们一起吃得更好，活得更健康！
欢迎您带着朋友一起来～
位子有限，优先老年人🧓🏻👵🏻

24/06/2025

是的，所有饮食治疗师都是营养师；但不是所有营养师是饮食治疗师哦！
如果有疾病或医疗需求需要饮食治疗介入的话请寻求DIETITIAN的指导哦！Pertama Specialist Centre ( CHERAS ) 有提供此服务哦😉🫶🏻

今天才知道！
原来饮食治疗师和营养师，差别这么大？
——就像皮肤科医生和“皮肤专家”，
听起来一样，其实专业背景天差地别！

你是不是也一直以为：
饮食治疗师 = 营养师？
皮肤科医生 = 护肤专家？

今天我才真正搞懂，
为什么在医院从没看过“营养师”的职位。

🔍原来，饮食治疗师（Dietitian）和营养师（Nutritionist）的差别，
不只是名字不一样，而是：

✅ 法律资格不同
✅ 能做的事完全不同！

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🍽【饮食治疗师 Dietitian】
✔️ 拥有营养或营养治疗相关学士学位
✔️ 经过临床实习与国家注册考试
✔️ 可以根据疾病状况制定饮食处方、营养治疗
✔️ 在医院、诊所、ICU都可以“开营养单”协助治疗

⸻

🥦【营养师 Nutritionist】
✅ 通常拥有营养知识背景、证书/学位
✅ 在健康推广、生活饮食指导等方面也扮演重要角色
⚠️ 但如果涉及疾病营养干预、医疗治疗，可能不具备相关执业权限

⸻

📌换句话说：
所有饮食治疗师都是营养师，
但不是每个营养师都是饮食治疗师。

就像——
所有皮肤科医生都是“皮肤专家”，
但不是每个“皮肤专家”都有皮肤专科资格！

皮肤专科医生都会称自己为Dermatologist，
不会是Skin Specialist/ Skin Doctor。

⸻

💬所以爸妈们
日常饮食建议、健康生活分享，
许多 nutritionist 做得很好；
但当宝宝有成长迟缓、疾病饮食控制等医疗需求，
建议寻求注册营养师dietitian 的帮助，
确保安全有效。

27/03/2025

以下是由专业诊所团队提供的服务列表：

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**专业团队服务列表**
1. 内科顾问医生 / Consultant Physicians
- 提供成人内科疾病诊断与管理
- Specialized in adult internal medicine diagnosis and management

2. 母乳喂养医学医生/IBCLC认证医生 / Breastfeeding Medicine Doctor (IBCLC Certified)
- 处理哺乳相关医学问题（如乳腺炎、激素性泌乳障碍）
- 婴儿舌系带评估与转诊
- Medical management of lactation issues (e.g., mastitis, hormonal dysfunctions)
- Infant tongue-tie assessment and referrals

3. 认证哺乳专家 / Certified Breastfeeding/Lactation Specialist
- 一对一哺乳姿势与含乳指导
- 解决涨奶、乳汁不足等常见问题
- Hands-on latch and positioning support
- Addressing engorgement, low milk supply, etc.

4. 社区营养师 / Community Dietitian
- 哺乳期母亲营养规划
- 婴儿辅食添加指导
- 成人慢性疾病营养规划
- 手术后营养规划
- Postpartum maternal nutrition planning
- Infant complementary feeding guidance
- Adult chronic diseases dietary plan
- Postoperative Nutrition Guide

**服务亮点**
✅ **跨学科协作**：医生、哺乳专家、营养师联合定制方案
✅ **循证实践**：所有建议基于最新医学指南

27/03/2025

Here are the list of the services provided by our specialist team: consultant physicians, breastfeeding medicine/IBCLC doctor, certified breastfeeding/lactation specialist, community dietitian.

25/03/2025

Nutritional support is crucial for diabetic patients as it plays a key role in managing blood glucose levels, preventing complications, and improving overall health. Here’s why it’s important:

**1. Blood Glucose Control**
- A balanced diet with controlled carbohydrates helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- Proper meal timing and portion control prevent spikes and crashes in glucose levels.

**2. Weight Management**
- Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Nutritional support helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
- A diet rich in fiber, lean proteins, and healthy fats promotes satiety and reduces overeating.

**3. Prevention of Diabetes-Related Complications**
- **Cardiovascular Health:** A heart-healthy diet (low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol) reduces the risk of heart disease.
- **Kidney Protection:** Controlled protein intake (especially in advanced diabetes) helps prevent kidney damage.
- **Nerve Health:** Proper nutrients (like B vitamins and omega-3s) may reduce neuropathy risk.

**4. Improved Energy and Well-being**
- Balanced meals prevent fatigue and mood swings caused by blood sugar fluctuations.
- Micronutrients (like magnesium, chromium, and vitamin D) support insulin sensitivity.

**5. Individualized Dietary Plans**
- Nutritional needs vary based on diabetes type, medications, activity level, and comorbidities.
- A registered dietitian can tailor meal plans to individual needs (e.g., low-carb, Mediterranean, or DASH diet).

Nutritional support is a cornerstone of diabetes management. By following a well-structured diet, diabetic patients can better control their condition, reduce medication dependency, and enhance their quality of life. Consulting a certified dietitian ensures a personalized and effective approach.

Interested in your customised dietary advice and plans? Please contact us to book an appointment with our visiting dietitian, Miss Grace!

25/03/2025

糖尿病患者的营养支持至关重要，因为它对控制血糖、预防并发症和改善整体健康起着关键作用。以下是其重要性：

**1. 控制血糖**
- **均衡饮食**（尤其是控制碳水化合物摄入）有助于维持血糖稳定。
- **规律进餐**和**合理分量**可避免血糖骤升或骤降。

**2. 体重管理**
- 肥胖是2型糖尿病的主要风险因素，科学的营养支持有助于健康减重或维持体重。
- **高纤维饮食**（如全谷物、蔬菜）、**优质蛋白**和**健康脂肪**能增强饱腹感，减少暴饮暴食。

**3. 预防糖尿病并发症**
- **心血管保护**：低饱和脂肪、低反式脂肪的饮食可降低心脏病风险。
- **肾脏保护**：控制蛋白质摄入（尤其肾功能受损者）减轻肾脏负担。
- **神经健康**：补充维生素B族、Omega-3等营养素可能延缓神经病变。

**4. 提升能量与生活质量**
- 稳定的血糖水平减少疲劳和情绪波动。
- 镁、铬、维生素D等微量元素可改善胰岛素敏感性。

**5. 个性化饮食方案**
- 根据糖尿病类型、用药、运动量等定制饮食（如低碳水、地中海饮食或得舒饮食）。
- 建议由饮食治疗师指导，避免盲目节食或营养失衡。

营养支持是糖尿病管理的核心。通过科学饮食，患者可更有效控糖、减少药物依赖并改善长期预后。建议在饮食治疗师指导下制定个性化方案。

有兴趣想了解一下您的个性化饮食方案，请联系预约我们的饮食治疗师吧！

+60 11-1797 2685 Miss Grace

25/03/2025

Lactation Support: A Calling, Not a Detour

People often ask me why I shifted from being a clinical dietitian to specializing in lactation support. Some assume I’ve left dietetics behind, as if I abandoned my original path. But the truth is, I never left—I simply found a deeper purpose within it. My journey into lactation support is not a detour but a heartfelt extension of my passion for nutrition, one that allows me to work with the tiniest, most vulnerable humans at the very start of their lives.

I have always been in awe of newborns—the way they instinctively seek their mother’s warmth, the delicate but determined way they latch, and the unspoken connection between mother and child. Breastfeeding is more than just nourishment; it is love, comfort, and the foundation of a baby’s health. And behind every successful feeding journey is a mother who may be struggling, exhausted, and overwhelmed—yet fiercely committed to giving her baby the best.

As a dietitian, I spent years helping people manage their health through nutrition, but something was missing. I wanted to be there at the very beginning of life’s journey, to make an impact when it matters most. That is what led me to lactation support. I realized that supporting breastfeeding isn’t just about ensuring a baby is fed—it’s about empowering mothers, honoring their struggles, and walking alongside them in those raw, emotional early days.

Lactation support is deeply rooted in dietetics. Breast milk is a baby’s first and most perfect food, tailored by nature to meet every nutritional need. The science behind it is fascinating—how a mother’s body produces exactly what her baby needs, how the composition of milk changes throughout the day, and how it provides protection and immunity. As a dietitian, I use my knowledge to help mothers optimize their own nutrition, ensuring both they and their babies thrive.

But it goes beyond just the science. I have sat with mothers who doubted themselves, who cried through painful latches, who feared they weren’t enough. I have seen the relief in a mother’s eyes when her baby finally latches pain-free, the joy when she realizes she can provide everything her child needs. I have held their hands through moments of frustration and celebrated their victories, no matter how small.

Lactation support isn’t separate from dietetics—it is a specialization, a calling, a way to nurture life at its most fragile stage. It allows me to combine my expertise in nutrition with my passion for supporting mothers and babies. It is where my heart belongs.

So, no, I didn’t leave dietetics. I found its purest, most beautiful form—in the quiet moments between a mother and her baby, in the miracle of human milk, and in the privilege of helping tiny humans get the best possible start in life. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

22/02/2025

The nutritional values of a 🍌 from its ripeness!

This insightful infographic breaks down the nutritional evolution of a banana at different ripeness stages, helping you choose the best time to consume it based on your health and dietary goals. Underripe bananas are rich in resistant starch, making them ideal for gut health and digestion, while offering high fiber and low sugar for sustained energy. As the banana ripens, its antioxidant content peaks, making ripe bananas an excellent source of immune-boosting nutrients. However, overripe bananas contain the highest sugar levels with the lowest fiber and vitamin content, making them a quick energy booster but less ideal for those managing blood sugar levels. Whether you need prebiotic benefits, fiber-rich choices, or an instant energy source, understanding banana ripeness can help optimize your nutrition, fitness, and wellness.

04/02/2025

流感🆚普通感冒

季节性流感（流感）Influenza (flu)是由流感病毒Influenza virus引起的急性呼吸道感染。

普通感冒Common cold则由其他上呼吸道病毒upper respiratory viruses 引起的。潜伏期较长，感染症状也较轻微，多数为上呼吸道症状如鼻塞流涕喉咙疼痛等。

流感病毒有4种类型：甲型A、乙型B、丙型C和丁型D，甲型A和乙型B流感病毒传播并引起季节性疾病流行， 也分为每年两次的北半球Northern 和南半球Southern 流感季节。

在温带气候下，季节性流感主要发生在冬季；而在热带地区，流感可能全年发生，造成更不规律的爆发。

从感染到患病的时间称为潜伏期，约为2天，但范围为1-4天，症状可持续为一周。
* 急性发热
* 咳嗽（通常为干咳）可能较严重，可持续多过两周。
* 头痛
* 肌肉和关节痛
* 严重不适（感觉不适）
* 咽痛
* 流鼻涕。

大多数人在一周内从发烧和其他症状中恢复过来，不需要医疗护理。流感会加重其他慢性疾病的症状。在严重的情况下流感可导致肺炎和败血症。有其他健康问题的高危群体或有严重症状的人应寻求医疗护理。
* 孕妇、5岁以下儿童、老年人、有慢性疾病（如慢性心脏、肺、肾、代谢、神经发育、肝脏或血液系统疾病）和免疫抑制疾病（如艾滋病毒、接受化疗或类固醇治疗或恶性肿瘤）的个体。

接种疫苗是预防流感的最好方法。

建议以下人群每年接种疫苗：
* 孕妇
* 6个月至5岁的儿童
* 65岁以上的人
* 患有慢性疾病的人
* 医护工作者。

Source: WHO&CDC

04/02/2025

Flu vs common cold

Seasonal flu (Influenza)is an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza viruses.

Common cold is caused by other upper respiratory tract viruses. The incubation period is long, and the symptoms are gradual and relatively mild, most of which are upper respiratory tract symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and sore throat.

There are 4 types of influenza viruses: type A, type B, type C and type D. Type A and type B influenza viruses spread and cause seasonal disease epidemics. They are also divided into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere flu seasons twice a year.

In temperate climates, seasonal influenza occurs mainly in winter; while in tropical regions, influenza can occur throughout the year, causing more irregular outbreaks.

The time from infection to disease is called the incubation period, which is about 2 days, but the range is 1-4 days, and the symptoms can last for a week:
Acute fever
Cough (usually dry cough) may be more severe and can last for more than two weeks.
Headache
Muscle and joint pain
Severe discomfort (feeling discomfort)
Sore throat
Runny nose.

Most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without medical care. Influenza can aggravate the symptoms of other chronic diseases. In severe cases, influenza can lead to pneumonia and sepsis. High-risk groups with other health problems or people with severe symptoms should seek medical care.
-Pregnant women, children under 5 years old, the elderly, individuals with chronic diseases (such as chronic heart, lung, kidney, metabolism, neurodevelopment, liver or blood system diseases) and immunosuppressive diseases (such as HIV, receiving chemotherapy or steroid treatment or malignant tumors).

Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza.
It is recommended that the following people be vaccinated every year:
-Pregnant woman
-Children from 6 months to 5 years old
-People over 65 years old
-People with chronic diseases
-Healthcare workers.

Source: WHO&CDC

22/01/2025

Clinic will be closed for Chinese New Year Break from 22nd January 2025 to 2 February 2025 and will reopen on the 3 February 2025.