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17/02/2023

Another significant milestone achieved 🥳 , Wellous commits to 10% reduction of air freight carbon emissions 🛫

25/12/2022

🎄This Christmas, may you get everything you want and need to fill your home and life with peace and bliss. 🙌🏻 Wishing you a promising new year! 💚 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 🎅🎁

30/08/2022

⭐ SouthEast Asia leader Wellous interviewed by Focus Malaysia⭐

💫This time Focus Malaysia has published an article which pivot around Wellous spearheading functional food trend in South East Asia (SEA) region.

💫The topic discussed about how much we have grown in recent years by stamping our mark in a global phenomenon and satisfy an increasing functional food demands all around the world. 🌎

FUNCTIONAL foods are a sub-category of foods that have added health benefits. Not to be confused for superfoods, functional foods undergo processes that enhance their nutritional value and benefits. Throughout Southeast Asia (SEA), a quickly developing region, functional food is establishing itself....

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29/08/2022

P*e Too Much? 9 Little-Known Causes of Frequent Urination

1. Infection
If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you’ll have to go to the bathroom more frequently and you’ll likely know something is wrong because you’ll also have pronounced pain or discomfort. This is much more common in women as the urethra is much shorter than in men, therefore bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to the bladder, increasing the risk of infection. If you have a UTI, talk to your doctor or naturopath about the right treatment for you.

2. High Blood Sugars
If you go to the bathroom frequently, it may be a sign your blood sugar levels are on the rise. We often associate diabetes with overweight individuals, but skinny people can also have poor blood sugar control. Chronically high blood sugar levels lead to increased thirst, hunger, and frequent urination, and are an early warning sign of pre-diabetes. If you suspect a problem, a specific blood test (i.e., HbA1c) can assess your blood sugar control over the past three months and uncover existing early signs of a problem.

3. You Drink Too Much Water
If you chronically drink a lot of water and still p*e frequently, you may be drinking too much water. Distilled water can flush out sodium from the body, resulting in increased thirst and urination. Losing too much sodium is called hyponatremia, and it’s a common problem in runners who over-consume water, thinking that: “More is better!” . If you’ve just started drinking additional water, it may take your kidneys a couple of weeks to modify the absorption rate, so it’s normal to go to the bathroom more often.

4. Too Much Coffee or Alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, which means they trigger increased urination. They actually block the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which as the name suggests, prevents you from p*eing frequently. Once you restrict this natural inhibitory mechanism with too much coffee, tea, chocolate, or alcohol, it can lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom.

5. Enlarged Prostate
For men, as you get older, you may notice an increase in urination frequency, often considered a normal sign of aging. If your trips to the bathroom have significantly increased recently, it may be a sign of an enlarged prostate gland pressing up against your bladder and triggering the urge to urinate. Often, in this situation, only small amounts of urine are voided each trip. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms sound familiar.

6. Blood Pressure Meds
One of the most common types of drugs to treat high blood pressure are diuretics known as “water pills”, which remove sodium and water from the kidneys, allowing your blood vessels to relax. If your trips to the bathroom are getting annoyingly high, talk to your doctor about diet, exercise, and lifestyle interventions for treating high blood pressure.

7. Constipation
Sometimes being constipated can exert pressure on your bladder, which can reduce its capacity simply because it has no room to expand. Try a gentle herbal laxative to ease constipation, but remember: you may exert more fluid for a bit during a laxative flush. Wait a few days after easing constipation to see if your urination improves.

8. Menopause or Estrogen Imbalance
Studies show estrogen plays a large role in bladder health. In fact, researchers found that estrogen deficiency is associated with lower urinary tract symptoms in women with urinary incontinence. Talking to your doctor and having your estrogen levels tested could reveal that a deficiency or imbalance is causing excess urination.

9. Carrying Extra Body Weight
Carrying extra pounds can also exert more pressure on your bladder, making you feel like you need to go more often. As extra weight pushes down onto the top of your bladder, it has to work harder to expand to capacity, and you may often feel the need to urinate due to the weight “pushing” the urine downward.

29/08/2022

Chronic Kidney Disease - Symptoms & Risk factors

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What does my Urine Colour mean?

29/08/2022

（What Is Chronic Kidney Disease?）

Kidney function can be damaged in a variety of ways. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops when normal functioning is compromised which means that the body is unable to get rid of waste properly.

The term chronic, when referring to chronic medical conditions, means that the issue is considered to be affecting the patient on a long-term basis. Once discovered, chronic conditions often require some form of management or ongoing medical intervention. Chronic kidney disease passes through 5 stages, each of which leads to a more severe outcome and eventual kidney failure.

Stage 1: There is kidney damage but the normal function is maintained. This is why the condition can go unnoticed for a considerable time as there are not many symptoms.

Stage 2: We begin to see a small loss in kidney function. The patient may notice mild symptoms such as fluid retention and high blood pressure.

Stage 3: Here we see mild to moderate loss of kidney function with more severe symptoms such as back pain and fatigue.

Stage 4: There is severe kidney function loss with symptoms such as anaemia and bone disease.

Stage 5: Kidney function is either close to breakdown or lost completely. Patients will need dialysis to get rid of toxins and will suffer from symptoms such as shortness of breath and nausea and vomiting.

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8 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDNEYS HEALTHY

1. Maintain a balanced diet
Your kidneys breakdown everything you consume when you eat. Food that negatively affects kidneys includes the things you eat that are bad for your health like lots of fat, excessive dairy, salt, or sugar. Over a period of time, a bad diet can lead to high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes & other conditions resulting in adverse effects on your kidneys. Foods that include fiber, fruits, nuts, and vegetables in your diet can keep your kidneys functioning smoothly. Say no to refined or processed foods.

2. Avoid taking frequent NSAID medication
Common drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) for pain, for example, medicines like ibuprofen, can harm the kidneys if taken regularly. If you have kidney disease or decreased kidney function, taking just a few doses can do further harm to your kidneys. Individuals with reduced kidney function should create a plan with their primary care physician to treat pain without further compromising your kidneys with over-the-counter drugs.

3. Keep yourself hydrated
Water helps get essential nutrients to your kidneys and moves waste to your bladder in the form of urine. Typically, 8 cups or 2 liters (approx.) per day is the adequate intake for a healthy person. Depending on severe climatic or body conditions (such as heart or liver disease, pregnancy, etc.), consult your doctor on the appropriate fluid intake given your medical history, age, and activity levels.

4. Check and control your blood pressure
High blood pressure can damage your kidneys and is especially likely when associated with other factors like diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular diseases. If you have high blood pressure, especially if you are a young person, you should consult your doctor to discuss the risks. You’ll need lifestyle modifications and medication treatment to mitigate long term effects on your kidneys.

5. Exercise regularly
Staying active can help maintain ideal body weight, reduce your blood pressure, and the risk of chronic kidney disease. While exercising is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, overdoing it can also lead to kidney damage. It’s important to strike the right balance – start slow and work your way up. Be sure to stay hydrated as our bodies require more fluids when exercising. If you’re at high risk for heart disease but want to start exercising, you should consult with your physician to create an exercise routine that considers your health history.

6. Quit excessive drinking
Measurable and occasional alcohol usually has no severe effects. Heavy drinking, however, regularly has been found to double the risk for kidney disease. Always check with your healthcare provider to make sure it is safe for you to drink alcohol. Even if it is safe, it is important to drink in moderation.

7. Quit smoking
Smoking slows the flow of blood to our organs. When the blood reaches the kidneys, it can decrease their ability to function normally. It also increases the risk of kidney cancer by about 50 percent. Quitting smoking is the best course of action.

8. Get yourself regularly checked/screened
If you are at risk for kidney disease, get your kidneys checked periodically, which is done by your health specialist with simple blood and urine tests. Regular testing is your best chance for identifying chronic kidney disease early. Early treatment is most effective and can help prevent additional health problems.

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