12/02/2024
We are much honored to have Ms. Candy in our Back-To-Root program – Chapter 1. This program first aims to gather Malaysians who have their expertise and professional (located in other countries) to further collaborate in sharing and giving their expertise back to their hometown or home country.
“I believe this journey of lifestyle medicine leads people to come full circle. This journey indeed brings transformative, a period of immense growth and learning that has shaped not only my health but also my perspectives on lifestyle."
“This lifestyle is filled with aspirations. In my profession as a nutritionist, I now have the privilege to guide them through. I continuously practise this lifestyle medicine in my life, which has been widely researched and scientifically proven. Thus, I followed this lifestyle medicine have nurtured my curiosity, and encouraged me to stay healthy. Their impact on my life was immeasurable, and I knew that one day, I wanted to pay it forward.”
“Becoming a nutritionist was a dream come true. It's not just a job; it's a calling. I get to inspire and guide the next generation. Watching their faces light up when they grasp this lifestyle medicine or witnessing their healthy lifestyle ignite as they delve into practice is incredibly rewarding. It demonstrates that they have the potential to accomplish extraordinary feats, thereby enhancing their motivation and healthy physical performance and well-being, which plays a pivotal role in their development."
“It is my aspiration that my experiences will inspire others, and illustrate that through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to giving back, we all can complete our circles of achievement by giving back to the world and people around us.”
References:
Diet and exercise in lifestyle medicine: The hormetic effects of bioactive compounds on human health
Image: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468202022000195
Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
https://lifestylemedicinemalaysia.org/about/
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
https://lifestylemedicine.org/