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11/09/2025
🚨 𝟱𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes don’t just affect health, they also drive absenteeism, reduce focus, and impact overall performance.
However, creating a healthier workforce can help:
💪 Increase focus and energy
⚡ Reduce sick days
🤝 Foster stronger teamwork
Investing in your team’s well-being isn’t just a quick fix. It’s a strategic approach that nurtures long-term productivity and success for both employees and the organization.
🌐 Discover more about our program: bit.ly/3HDbhW3
📞 Talk to us: 03-5521 5151 (ext 5085)
📤 Mail us: htp@columbiaasia.com
💪🏻 Behind every health success story is a team of experts working together to create lasting changes.
From health screenings and personalized plans to simple lifestyle tweaks, our Health Transformation Program helps employees lower their blood sugar, improve blood pressure, and lose weight, leading to better performance at work.
It’s not about strict diets or intense workouts. It’s about small, sustainable changes that make a big impact.
Meet our amazing participants of the 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 by Columbia Asia’s Health Transformation Program, who committed to a 6-month journey filled with challenges, growth, and support.
Many of our participants successfully brought their blood sugar back to normal or delayed the onset of Type 2 diabetes. All of this was made possible through one-on-one diet consultations, fitness sessions, and continuous support from our dedicated team.
✨ Could 𝗬𝗢𝗨 be the next success story? Start your journey today: bit.ly/45TrpLc
Contact us:
📩 htp@columbiaasia.com
📞 03-5521 5151 (ext 5085)
25/08/2025
High blood pressure (hypertension) happens when the force of blood against your artery walls stays too high over time. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms until it causes serious health problems.
You can lower your risk and keep your numbers in a safe range through everyday habits. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
🥦 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: Follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet with more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
🧂 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: Reduce salt and high sodium food such as soy sauce, chilli sauce, and highly processed foods.
🍌 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺: Eat foods like bananas, avocados, and potatoes.
🏃♂️ 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆: Start slow, and work up to 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week.
🍷 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: Avoid or limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day (for women), 2 drinks per day (for men).
Check the image to see if your numbers are in the healthy range. If it’s in the high range, take action now and consult your doctor! Small steps today can protect your heart tomorrow.
Columbia Asia together with Media Prima, successfully concluded a six-month Health Transformation Program (HTP) in collaboration with Media Prima's MPB FIT-Tastic Pre Diabetic Program 🎉
Designed to help employees reverse prediabetes and delay progression to Type 2 diabetes, the program achieved inspiring results — with 71% of participants successfully normalizing their HbA1C levels. 👏💙
Congratulations to all participants — your dedication, resilience, and achievements are truly remarkable. Special thanks to Medical Officer Dr. Tan Shang Rou and Dietitian Ms. Yap Zi Qian, both from Columbia Asia Hospital - Petaling Jaya, for guiding the participants throughout this impactful journey. ✨
In 2019, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 was honored with the Malaysia Health & Wellness Brand Award for excellence in supporting employee health and well-being. Since then, we’ve expanded our efforts with the Prediabetic Care Program and continued partnering with organizations to build healthier, more engaged teams.
By tackling common health challenges such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, our program empowers employees to take charge of their health and improve performance at work.
💡 Investing in your team’s health is more than a benefit. It’s a game-changer! Learn more:
In Malaysia, over half a million adults are living with the “𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲” risk factors for heart disease. These conditions, when combined, significantly increase the likelihood of heart failure and other cardiovascular issues.
Prediabetes is a wake-up call and our program is designed to answer it. This program serves as an early intervention to help prevent the progression of diabetes through comprehensive support and guidance.
Our main goal is to reduce the risk of diabetes development by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. By focusing on personalized care plans, we aim to improve your health outcomes and quality of life.
What We Provide:
✅ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀: Tailored diet recommendations to help stabilize blood sugar levels.
✅ 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Exercise routines suited to your abilities and goals to enhance physical health.
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Keep track of your progress with regular check-ups and consultations.
✅ 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Empowering you with the knowledge to make informed health decisions and continuous support from our dedicated healthcare team.
Join our program today and take the first step towards a healthier tomorrow!
Visit our website for more details: 👉 bit.ly/CAH-prediabetic-care
26/03/2025
Do you get acid reflux (𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘩 𝘶𝘭𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘪) after breaking your fast? Ramadan changes your eating routine, and some habits can trigger acid reflux.
Here’s why it happens:
🍽 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁: Overloading your stomach too quickly leads to excess acid production.
🍛 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Consuming large meals at once increases pressure in your stomach and pushes acid upward.
🌶 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 & 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀: These slow digestion and irritate the stomach, worsening acid buildup.
🥤 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: The gas expands your stomach, causing bloating and increasing acid reflux risk.
🛌 𝗟𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻: Sleeping on full stomach prevents proper digestion.
💡 Swipe for easy tips on preventing acid reflux after 𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘢𝘳!
Be kind to your stomach and enjoy 𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘢𝘳 without discomfort. Save this post & share with your loved ones!
19/03/2025
Having prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes. But with the right food choices and exercises, you can prevent it from progressing to Type 2 diabetes!
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Without the right diet and lifestyle changes, prediabetes can lead to serious complications like nerve damage, kidney disease, and heart problems. By swapping out certain foods and replacing them with healthier options, you can stabilize your blood sugar and take control of your health.
𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:
✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Whole grains, brown rice, and sweet potatoes digest slowly, providing long-lasting energy and preventing sugar spikes.
✅ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀: Eggs, fish, lean meats, and tofu helping you stay full longer and reduce tendency to overeat by sending signals to your brain that you’re satisfied.
✅ 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: Broccoli, tomatoes, and carrots improve digestion and help control appetite by keeping you full longer, and preventing sudden hunger spikes.
💡 Prediabetes is reversible with the right diet! Making simple food swaps today can help lower your blood sugar, improve insulin function, and keep diabetes away. 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽𝘀 for blood sugar control!
Slouching, slumped shoulders, and forward head posture can take a toll on your body, causing discomfort and even long-term issues. These habits create muscle imbalances. Some muscles become weak and overstretched, while others grow tight and overworked.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲:
‼️ Hunching forward: Strains your neck, upper back, and may trigger tension headaches.
‼️ Slouching: Leads to back pain, poor circulation, and lower back strain.
‼️ Incorrect chair height: Can result in leg discomfort, poor circulation, and lower back issues.
‼️ Keyboard too far away: Causes shoulder and upper back tension.
‼️ Feet dangling: Results in poor circulation, leg discomfort, and lower back strain.
Fixing your posture doesn’t just reduce pain; it boosts productivity, improves circulation, and keeps your body healthy in the long run.
👉 Check out our latest tips on achieving the perfect work posture to stay comfortable, focused, and pain-free!
27/12/2024
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸!
If you’ve been on a fitness journey and feel frustrated about not hitting your goals by the end of the year, you're not alone. It can be tough when things don't go as planned, but the key is to reflect and reset your approach for the new year.
You may have faced challenges like:
🤔 Unspecific goals that leave you unsure of where to start.
❓ No clear progress, making it feel like you're stuck with the same habits.
🆘 Overwhelmed from trying to do everything all at once.
🏃🏻 Struggling to stay healthy.
🕛 No timeframe to measure your success.
So, now’s the time to rethink your strategy and set clear, achievable goals using these 5 SMART questions. In this post, we share 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀!
💪 Progress matters more than perfection. Let’s step into 2025 with intention, focus, and the confidence to prioritize your health like never before.
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According to Dr Tim Armstrong from the WHO Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion, Noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes account for 35 million deaths each year. And these diseases have common risk factors. By avoiding these risk factors in the first place, by preventing the risk factors, we can prevent the majority of deaths due to those diseases.
Dr Tim Armstrong believes prevention is the best answer to the problem. We can prevent these diseases by small changes in people's behaviour and lifestyle habits. The health benefits of lifestyle interventions are there, they are real, they are measured and they are cost-effective.
Columbia Asia believes in creating the right environment and facilitating them at corporates and individuals for these interventions to be effective. It’s our mission to work towards creating the right environment for our corporate clients in which their employees can make healthy choices.
We have been providing our corporate clients with a variety of wellness programs (health talks, on sight screening, events and etc.) for more than a decade now. We have evolved and now offer our Clients a more sustainable wellness initiative.
In October 2016 we gathered a team of experts to design what we have come to call A Make-A-Difference Lifestyle Modification and Health Intervention Program.
On February 2017 we launched our first pilot project in collaboration with one of Malaysia’s leading GLCs and our partner TPA (PM Care). The result was astonishingly positive and that motivated us to move further in our initiatives with a more comprehensive and inclusive program called: “Corporate Health Transformation Program”.
