Seorang pakar yang bijak, Joe Morton dan krunya telah pun mengkaji khasiat dalam kulit buah manggis (mangosteen). Ia hanya air juice minuman tambahan. Walaupun anda hanya perlu meminumnya sedikit sahaja setiap hari sudah cukup memadai. Dengan izin ALLAH, ia telah pun membuktikan bahawa Xango adalah ubat yang mujarab untuk pelbagai penyakit. Saya adalah salah satu penggunanya di mana saya seringkali menghidapi penyakit pening kepala yang luar biasa. Saya fikirkan solusi yang paling terbaik dengan membeli kaca mata yang baru. Al-maklumlah saya ni ada sedikit ungkalnya. Kaca mata kononnya akan menaikkan degree pada penglihatan saya. Kalau diikutkan akal ni memang suka memikir yang bukan-bukan. Mama saya amat risau melihat keadaan saya. Ini kerana setiap kali sakit kepala saya datang, saya pasti berkata, “Aduuuhhh!” Dan seterusnya saya mengeluh kerana tidak dapat menahan sakit denyut itu. Ia datang secara tiba-tiba. Mama pula sering mengatakan yang saya ni mungkin terlalu banyak berfikir. Suruh saya discan takut melarat atau mungkin ada tumour? Hati saya pun semakin berdebaran. Dan ditakdirkan ALLAH, makcik saya pun datang ke rumah membawa berita gembira yang menarik perhatian saya. Iaitu Xango! Produk yang sangat laris dijual di dunia. Dan ia telah pun diexport ke negeri Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom dan juga Taiwan.

Tanpa berlenggah lagi saya segera memujuk mama untuk membelikan saya. Hari tu juga saya dapat meminumnya. Dengan izin ALLAH, Alhamdulillah sakit pening kepala saya pun hilang. SubhanALLAH! Mangosteen, buah yang sangat memuaskan hati para pembeli juicenya. Ia bukan sahaja baik untuk sakit kepala, malah untuk mereka yang menghidapi penyakit gastric. Mari kita dengar pelanggan Xango yang sudah pun mencubanya:

Maaf tiada versi Melayu. (:

P/s: Baru semalam saya mencubanya. Dan Alhamdulillah sehingga saat ini sakit kepala saya itu tiada lagi. Xango I just Love you more each day! I feel so much confident with you! Its a luck to make that Xango stays in my refrigerator. (=

10 – 20 years (including me)

The second decade of life is dominated by adolescence, which is the transition from childhood into adulthood. Adolescence is characterised by changes not only in physical development, but in psychological, social and mental development. In fact, the major disorders of adolescence are mental disorders, such as ADHD, eating disorders, and depression. Three times as many girls suffer depression as boys. Boys are more likely to commit suicide, and two-thirds of all adolescent deaths are due to accidents or suicide. The most common conditions suffered by young people in this age group are headache, asthma, colds, dental problems, hay fever, musculoskeletal problems, sore throats/coughs and skin problems (including eczema and acne). The main reasons this age group goes to the doctor are for respiratory diseases, “female problems”, digestive conditions and musculoskeletal conditions.

Following are some of the changes that take place during this exciting period of growth and sexual maturity:

BONES AND TEETH

The bones continue to grow longer and stronger as the cartilage is replaced by bone. Growth of bones stops when all of the cartilage is finally replaced by bone, and by the age of 18 the muscles have become fully developed.

The teeth continue to develop and by the age of 13 the second molars appear, while the third molars – the last of the adult teeth – appear after age 17 years.

HEART AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

The heart increases in size due to the increase in size of the heart muscle cells. The heart rate continues to slow down to normal adult rate and reaches an average resting rate of between 60 and 80 beats per minute. The rate is actually slowest in people who are athletic and maintain their physical fitness. As the heart rate decreases, blood pressure increases to adult levels and the volume of blood and the concentration of haemoglobin also increase.

When young girls reach reproductive age, the risk of iron deficiency increases due to blood losses during menstruation. The National Dietary Survey has shown that 10% of 12 – 15 year old girls had iron intakes less than 50% of their recommended intake.

BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM

The nervous system is fully developed by the age of 18 years. While the brain does not increase significantly in size during adolescence, the size of the skull and facial bones change, and facial features sometimes appear to be out of proportion until full adulthood.

Growing up, dealing with pressures from peers and parents, and coping with study and exams all create stresses on the nervous system. There are a number of nutritional and herbal treatments that can help the individual to cope with stress, and there are supplements specifically formulated to help with study; some herbs have been shown to benefit concentration, comprehension and memory recall.

If it is not dealt with early enough, stress can lead to anxiety and depression- although there are herbs that can help with these conditions, they are potentially serious disorders that need expert diagnosis and treatment.

SKIN AND HAIR

With the onset of adolescence the skin becomes thicker and additional hair growth occurs in both boys and girls. Hormones stimulate the production of sweat and sebum in the skin. Increased sweat gland activity results in perspiration and body odour. The increase in the activity of the sebaceous glands can result in blockages of the glands which can lead to pimples and acne. These blockages are called comedones and may become infected. Skin treatments containing tea tree oil can be an effective way of treating the infection and reducing redness.

THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Growth and sexual maturity in the transition from childhood to adulthood are controlled by the endocrine (hormone) system. The growth hormone which regulated growth in childhood is supplemented with sex hormones which initiate the adolescent growth spurt. Gonadotrophic hormones promote the secretion by the ovaries of oestrogen and progesterone, and secretion of androgens by the testes. These hormones are responsible for the development of the primary sex characteristics – the internal and external genitalia- and the secondary sex characteristics (such as pubic and underarm hair) that signal maturity but are not involved in reproduction. These sex hormones regulate the growth spurt by ending skeletal growth.

GROWTH AND ENERGY

The adolescent growth spurt usually lasts between 2 and 3 years. For girls the growth spurt begins from 10-14 years of age and is over by 16 or 17. Girls typically gain 5 to 20cms in height and 7 to 25kgs in weight.

The male growth spurt starts later but can continue up until the age of 18 to 20, although it is possible to increase in height until about 25 years of age. Boys typically gain 10 – 30cms in height and 7 to 30kg in weight.

There is a definite pattern to growth during adolescence. Growth starts first in the arms, legs, hands, feet and neck, followed by an increase in hips and chest, and finishing with shoulders and length of the trunk. In boys the trunk becomes broader while the pelvis remains narrow; in females the opposite occurs.

The larynx and the nasal sinuses grow, resulting in a deeper, more resonant adult voice.

SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR ADOLESCENTS

One of the major issues facing teenagers is to do with weight; overweight due to poor lifestyle management, and underweight due to preoccupation with body image.

Government surveys show that Australians are putting on weight. Among young adults aged between 12 and 15 years, 5.3 per cent are overweight while a further 10 per cent are at risk. Adolescence is one of three periods in which obesity is associated with persistent adult obesity (the others are infancy and between the ages of 5 and 7).

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious disorders that are most common in girls aged 15 or more. Anorexia causes nutritional deprivation and can affect physical growth, can have long-term effects on reproduction and can cause osteoporosis. Bulimia is much more common than anorexia and it results in electrolyte losses which can cause dizziness, weakness, fluid retention. Associated vomiting affects the upper gastrointestinal tract and erodes the teeth.

Anorexia and bulimia are potentially life threatening and need early recognition and prompt attention by a health care professional.

Adolescents need a balanced diet that is high in energy to fuel their rapid growth; they need sufficient exercise for optimal health and to promote bone density. Surveys show that adolescents are exercising less than they once did, and they exercise less as they progress through their teens; they are also eating less good food such as cereals, fruit and vegetables.

It is critical to monitor weight and height during childhood and adolescence to ensure normal development.

A healthy attitude is critical for the next stages of growth; diet and exercise play a role in the later development of many diseases and adolescence is the right time to teach the responsibility of looking after one’ own health.

Finally, substance abuse is prevalent in adolescents. While the long-term effects associated with the use of mind-altering chemicals are not clearly known, the use of these substances is related to lifestyle and is not generally long-term. More disturbing for their effect on health is the use by adolescents of tobacco and alcohol which are known to be associated with serious diseases in later years.

REFERENCES:

• Porth, Carol Mattson. Pathophysiology. 5th Edition 1998, Lippincott-Raven
• Roy Morgan Research, 2002
• Wahlqvist, M. Food and Nutrition in Australia. Allen and Unwin 2nd Edition 2002
• Complete Home Medical Guide. Dorling Kindersley 2001
• Australia’s Health 2000. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• Healey, Kaye. The food we eat. Vol 83 Spinney Press 1997

20 – 30 years

By the age of about 25 years, the body systems have fully developed and the body should be at its peak. At this age young adults have total control over their health and their future – if they take that control and establish healthy lifestyle practices, they will have gone a long way to ensuring a long and healthy life.

The major health problems in the twenties tend to be a continuation of those started in late adolescence; mental problems are the major illness in young men and women. For men, substance abuse and depression are most common, while for women it is depression and anxiety.

In adults, depression generally starts to develop in the late twenties, although manic depression (bipolar disorder) tends to start in the early twenties. Depression can sometimes be managed with the help of nutritional and herbal supplements such as St John’s wort, but it is a condition that always needs accurate diagnosis and management under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Suicide is the biggest cause of death in young adult males, whose rate of suicide is six times greater than that of women.

Substance abuse is common during the twenties; in fact, the use of legal drugs – cigarettes and alcohol- is highest in the 18-24 years age group. One survey revealed that around 40% of 20-24 year olds smoked. Women smoke fewer cigarettes per day and choose a lower tar content. Women drink less than men and are less likely to drink alcohol to a high risk level, although the Women’s Health Australia project has found that 18% of women in their early twenties binge drink at least once per week.

In adulthood there are differences in the way that men and women are at risk of disease. Some of the differences are due to biology – women’s hormones offer protection against heart disease, for example. Many of the differences are due to behaviour e.g. men are more likely to smoke, to consume excess alcohol and to be obese. Men also tend to be more physically active, spend more time outdoors, take more physical risks and work in more hazardous occupations.

BONES

The density of bones continues to increase, and bones become even stronger. After the age of 25, however, muscle bulk and strength start to decline as part of the normal ageing process; the rate of decline can be slowed down by regular exercise. Similarly weight-bearing exercise, such as running, walking, yoga and tai chi, at this age and continuing through the next decades, reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis (and heart disease) in later years.

THE BRAIN

From the twenties onward, the ability to learn gradually declines – we now know that the brain actually starts to age at this time. Fortunately, however, the brain accumulates life experiences and our intellectual abilities continue to develop. In the twenties optimum intellectual function is important, as many young adults are finishing their tertiary education and starting their career paths in a competitive environment that requires peak mental performance. Cognitive function and short-term memory can be enhanced with herbs such as ginkgo and Siberian ginseng, and the brain nutrients phosphatidylserine, l-glutamine and lecithin.

THE LIVER

The twenties are the decade of the party lifestyle, playing hard, late nights, abuse of substances- both legal and illegal – and neglect of diet. This combination of factors places a great deal of stress on the liver, the organ that has to deal with toxic overload. The liver detoxifies the effects of drugs and alcohol; the herb milk thistle helps with this detoxification process, as well as helping to repair damaged liver tissue and cells.

Bitter herbs – called “digestive bitters“- stimulate liver activity and the flow of digestive juices and can help prepare the body to cope with partying, as well as acting as a digestive tonic.

The liver breaks down fatty acids in the diet and glycogen which is converted to glucose and provides a source of energy; healthy liver function is vital for maintaining energy levels.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The reproductive system is primed for reproduction in the twenties; many women, however, are choosing to delay having children until they are ready, and elect to pursue careers and other pursuits before settling down

The most popular form of contraception remains the oral contraceptive pill. Supplementation with vitamins B1, B2, B12 and C along with the minerals zinc and magnesium is recommended for women taking “the pill”.

Vitamin B6 is also of benefit for women who suffer with some of the emotional symptoms (categorised as PMS-A) of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid which can help with menstrual pain and breast tenderness associated with PMS, as well as some of the emotional symptoms.

Herbs such as black haw and dong quai have a hormone-balancing effect and can help in managing the symptoms of PMS.

EYES AND EARS

The eyes and ears stay in optimum condition during the twenties, if there is no injury or trauma. Persistent exposure to high decibel noise such as at music venues can have long-term effects on hearing. Precautionary measures include the use of ear plugs.

SKIN

The skin shouldn’t show any undue deterioration due to ageing during the twenties. Excessive exposure to the sun, however, can prematurely age the skin if preventive measures are not taken. The best prevention is avoidance of exposure during the hours of maximum ultraviolet radiation- 10am to 2pm – and covering up with appropriate clothing. The safest UV sunscreens are the ones that block (as opposed to absorb) UV radiation – they are based on titanium or zinc oxides.

Vitamin E can reduce the erythema caused by sunburn, and antioxidant vitamins A, C and E can protect against free radical damage caused by exposure of the skin to UV light and environmental pollutants.

ENERGY

Energy needs remain fairly high during the twenties, and men have slightly higher requirements, due mainly to their level of physical activity. Surveys show, however, that men and women are exercising less; not surprisingly, our weight is steadily increasing, with almost one-third of those between the ages of 18 and 34 being either overweight or obese. Adult men seem to increase rapidly in weight after the age of 25 (for women the gain is greater during menopause).

The dynamics of maintaining a healthy weight are very basic – being overweight is the result of an intake of food energy which is larger than the amount of energy expended in everyday activities, including sport.

Food choices for maintaining an ideal weight should centre around:

• A diet low in fat, especially saturated fat
• Lots of vegetables and fruit
• Wholegrain bread and cereals
• Moderation in alcohol consumption

HEALTH CHECKS

Regular health checkups are essential for monitoring growth and development, and for the early detection of disease. Despite the fact that men are, generally, at greater risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, men tend not to seek help until a problem is really evident. Men are actually more likely to die from cancer, heart/respiratory/digestive diseases and from injury, than are women.

There are a number of screening test that can detect early signs of disease;

• Weight measurement screens for obesity and for being underweight, a problem prevalent in women in their early 20s
• Blood pressure measurement screens for hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease; should be done every 1-2 years
• Blood cholesterol should be measured every 5 years from age 18; high cholesterol is another risk factor for heart disease
• Women should have a pap smear every 2 years from age 18; the smear of cells from the cervix is screened for signs of cancer of the cervix

Adults should carry out self-examination of the skin, the testes and breasts to look for signs of diseases such as cancer.

REFERENCES:

• Complete Home Medical Guide. Dorling Kindersley, 2001
• Australia’s Health 2000. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2000
• Men’s Health. Issues in Society Vol. 111, Spinney Press
• Women’s Health. Issues in Society Vol 112, Spinney Press
• Dietary Guidelines for Australians. NHMRC, 1998
• Reavley N. Vitamins etc. Bookman, 1999
• Mills S, Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Churchill Livingstone, 2000

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