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Can each of my children consume a bottle of Essence of Chicken for Children EVERYDAY? I gave them a bottle every morning before school on weekdays and before tuition on weekends. I was told that giving them everyday will reduce the effect of keeping them alert as it should be given during stressful time like before the examination period. Is this true? |
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BRAND's Essence of Chicken is an unique high quality product manufactured by the latest technology under highly hygenic processing conditions. It is an all-natural health food supplement, made from fresh wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is a food product and can be consumed daily and should not result in any side effects, withdrawals or addiction. In fact, it is scientifically proven to be efficacious if taken regularly. Scientific research conducted at more than ten universities indicates the BRAND'S Essence of Chicken can reduce fatigue, improve one's mental concentration/alertness and boost the immune system.
We recommend you to consume one bottle of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken daily. BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been a longstanding and much loved product with a heritage of more than 170 years. Consumer health and well-being is our number one priority. As a product with scientifically proven health benefits, we are confident of the safety and efficacy of our products.
Thank you once again for your kind interest and support. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care Line at 1800 732-4748, Mondays through Fridays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
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What product would you recommend for a female 13 years of age that is having chronic eczema |
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Eczema is also known as dermatitis. The skin is dry, itchy and sometimes red rash. It could be caused by genetic, low-immunity, allergy, food, or sensitivity to environmental conditions like pollution or dusty areas, or something that you touch (eg. cosmetic or chemicals) that can cause an irritant like scratchy clothes. Stress possibly can trigger eczema flare-ups. Avoid all these triggers may help to minimize the severity of eczema.
Diet Recommendations for Eczema and Dry Skin
Antioxidants.
Compounds such as vitamin C and E, beta-carotene, grape seed extract can help protect skin exposed to pollutants and UV rays, and to improve the skin condition. Consume plenty of bright color fruits and green leafy vegetables. You may like to consume BRAND'S GRAPE SEED EXTRACT with Essence of Chicken. As an anti-oxidant, it's 50 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 20 times more effective than Vitamin C. BRAND’S Essence of Chicken also has anti-oxidant properties. Together, they provide powerful protection from oxidative damage, keeping your skin and body youthful and healthy.
Essential fatty acids like omega 3 and 6.
The best dietary sources are fatty fish (particularly salmon and salmon oil), flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, walnuts, and soybean and canola oils. Some dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli contain modest amounts of essential fatty acids. Evening primrose oil and borage oil contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid reputed to strengthen skin cells and boost their moisture content.
· Eat foods rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), such as quark, raw. milk cheese, natural plain yogurt, kefir, leafy green vegetables, nutritional yeast and wheat germ. Pantothenic acid is need for the synthesis of fats and oils needed by the skin.
· Drink at least 2-3 litres of quality water every day to keep the skin well hydrated.
· Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Heating oils leads to the production of free radicals, which have a destructive effect on the skin.
· Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
· Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These substances have a diuretic effect, causing the body and skin cells to lose fluids and essential minerals.
Some tips that may be helpful:
· Avoid using harsh soaps that dry the skin.
· Apply good moisturizer to the skin. The best time to do this is immediately after a bath or shower so that the moisturizer holds in the moisture from the shower.
· Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its optimum during this resting phase.
· Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.
· As much as possible, stay out of the sun. The sun is responsible for most of the damage done to the skin. It causes dryness and even rashes and blisters. Always apply a good sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin if you must be in the sun.
Having a healthy lifestyle and good coping mechanism is essential for our daily living. Health supplements should then be consumed to complement your lifestyle and thus to optmize your general well-being.
BRAND'S has health supplements that formulated for adult (12 years and above) and are beneficial for skin health, such as BRAND's Evening Primrose Oil with Essence of Chicken.
Low levels of GLA are observed in sufferers of eczema and the inability of the body to sufficiently convert linoleic acid to Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) have been associated with several disorders or states including PMS or poor skin condition. Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) also helps to inhibit or reduce inflammation. As EPO and borage oil (also known as starflower) are accepted as a source of absorbable GLA, they are proposed to alleviate the symptoms of eczema.
Should you have any other medical condition or/and currently taking some form of medications, we would recommend you to consult your medical doctor before consuming any from of supplements. This is so as certain medication may interact with ingredients in some supplements
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Hi, I am currently taking many health supplements from Brands, including the green tea with capsaicin, the sesamin with royal jelly, EPO, glucosamine etc. On top of which, I am also taking oral anitbiotics for acne as prescibed by my doctor. As I am planning on conceiving soon, may I know if I should take care to avoid certain supplements before I try to conceive?
I look forward to your answer
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BRAND'S health supplement range contains scientifically-proven active ingredients for its efficacy and safety. People have used most of the active ingredients naturally for a very long time and safely. For examples, capsaicin is the natural active component of cayenne pepper (also known as chilli); sesamin from sesame seed while green tea extract is a natural source from green tea itself. No health hazards are known with these ingredients and thus, should not be harmful if consumed in the recommended manner. They will not also affect your fertility.
As certain medicines may interfere with the health supplement's absorption or performance, it is always advisable not to take health supplements concurrently with medicine. Alternatively, we would like to suggest that you “stagger” the consumption of medicine and health supplements, for instance, by consuming health supplements one to two hours before or after you consume your medicine. If you are in any doubt at all, do consult your regular medical practitioner for advice.
Some tips for you to improve fertility:
Quit smoking, Stop alcohol drinking
Smoking or alcohol drinking greatly diminishes your chances of getting pregnant and can lead to miscarriages, premature birth, and low-birth weight babies. Plus, research suggests that smoking can affect your fertility and lower your partner's sperm count. In fact, studies have shown that even secondhand smoke may affect your chances of getting pregnant.
Fuel up on nutrients
Eat well balanced meals, more whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables. B Vitamins can help you combat against stress and vitamin C can help to improve sperm count and its motility. Folic acid, a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of serious birth defects that affect the brain and spinal cord. Women who are planning to conceive should therefore receive adequate folic acid supplementation through a multivitamin.
Get moving
Regular and moderate exercise helps you maintain a healthy body weight, helps control stress, and gives you a healthier overall body.
Weight in check
Healthy weight women have an easier time getting pregnant than overweight or underweight women. Studies show that women whose body mass index (BMI) is below 20 or above 30 have a harder time getting pregnant.
Mind Control
Women who suffer from depression are twice as likely to have problems with fertility as women who don't. Stress is sometimes responsible for certain infertility problems such as hormonal problems. Try stress management techniques, such as yoga and meditation, which can also help in getting pregnant.
Good Timing
You will have little chance of getting pregnant if you had sex on the wrong days and missed the most fertile ones. For most women, ovulation happens approximately 14 days before the next menstrual period. As ovulation approaches, your chances of getting pregnant will increase.
Increase the Odds
Make woman vaginal environment as sperm-friendly as possible. Avoid vaginal sprays and scented tampons, artificial lubricants, and douching. Not only can they cause infections, they may wash away cervical mucus or create a hostile environment for the sperm.
Not Too Hot
Avoid vigorous exercise, hot tubs, and saunas since they raise the body temperature and may cause changes in ovulation and reduced sperm count. Tight briefs for man may affect sperm count.
Harmful matters
Heavy metal toxins, radiation, free radicals, etc may affect ovulation and sperm count.
Finally
Getting pregnant isn't always easy. In fact, even if everything is absolutely in perfect working order, you only have a 20-25% chance of conception each month. If you are under 30, and haven't conceived in 12 months, you should make an appointment to see your doctor as there could be some issues at play with are preventing you from getting pregnant. If you are over 35, and haven't succeeded in getting pregnant in six months, make an appointment to see your doctor, as infertility issues become more prevelant the older you get. If you are over 40, then do not delay in getting medical help.
As a general guideline, as each pregnant and lactating women have their own specific medical needs and concerns; you may have to stop taking the fat management product and certain health supplements such as Glucosamine or EPO when you are found to be pregnant.
Nevertheless, we do recommend you to consume BRAND'S Essence of Chicken as part of your healthy regime even during pregnancy. In this case, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been scientifically proven to given you long term benefits, such as :
· Improving the body's metabolism, helps you to recover from fatigue and fight physical and mental strain.
· Improve the absorption of iron and aid in blood restoration.
· Improve lactation by improving the quantity of breastmilk.
We hope that you have found the above information useful. Do contact us again if you need any further assistance.
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I am 8 weeks pregnant and would like to know if I can take BRAND's Essence of Chicken. |
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Thanks for your recent enquiry via our website.
When you are pregnant, it would be advisable to consult your attending doctor before taking any health supplements. However, you would be pleased to know that the consumption of our flagship BRAND'S Essence of Chicken and our BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is beneficial.
For your information, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is 100% natural made from wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium. The goodness of Brand's Essence of Chicken is backed by scientific published in 17 journals. When consumed regularly, it helps to maintain one in the prime of health. For women during confinement, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been shown with the following benefits:
1. Enhance iron absorption and utilization. Iron is very crucial for healthy blood formation.
2. Relieve physical and mental fatigue. Boost energy.
3. Help to keep blood sugar level and blood pressure under control to prevent from pregnancy complication.
4. Help to enhance emotional wellbeing/mood.
5. Stimulates the restoration of blood.
6. Promote early milk secretion, improve milk production and maintain good quality of mother's milk
After childbirth, the mother can continue to enjoy BRAND'S Essence of Chicken as its consumption not only for physical and mental health during pregnancy but also blood restoration as well as for breast feeding after giving birth. Post-natal mothers can also enjoy the benefits of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei as it is especially good for blood replenishment and clearing of residual blood discharge.
Besides, BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is rich in nutrients and provides a unique combination of proteins and minerals, especially crucial during the pregnancy period and beyond.
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What health supplements can a 10year girl take if she starts having menstruations? |
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Blood loss can occur during menstruation. Frequently blood loss can lead to depletion of iron stores. Therefore, it is important to constantly replenish the iron in our body by eating iron-rich food, for example red meat, liver and green leafy vegetable such as spinach. However, iron is not that readily absorb by the body through food. Therefore, to improve iron absorption, it is encourage to drink or consume Vitamin C rich food/drink to improve iron absorption.
At BRAND'S, we encourage individuals to drink BRAND'S Essence of Chicken on a regular basis for long term health benefits. In fact we highly recommend that menstruating girls take BRAND'S Essence of Chicken as it has been scientifically proven to stimulate the restoration of blood. It also promote iron utilisation and absorption in the body thus promoting general well-being. It also helps to boost energy, relieve physical and mental fatigue.
For your information, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is 100% natural made from wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium. The goodness of Brand's Essence of Chicken is backed by scientific published in 17 journals. When consumed regularly, it helps to maintain one in the prime of health.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children is recommended for children aged between 2 to 12, and is available in 2 tasty variants. Here's a quick summary of the benefits of each variant with its unique nutrients:
- BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children with Lycium
Made from premium grade gouqizi extracts, gouqizi or lycium, is better known as Chinese wolfberries. It has a sweet flavor and is commonly used in herbal soups. It is believed to help improve the eyesight and will help nourish the internal organs of your child.
- BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children with Vitamin B Complex
The Vitamin B complex is important to overall health:
Vitamin B is required for blood production.
Helps boost stamina.
Helps improve brain health.
Helps children's metabolism and growth.
We hope that you have found the above information useful. Do contact us again if you need any further assistance.
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My Primary 2 daughter recently cannot concentrate in the classroom and will tire easily when she does her homework. What are BRAND'S children range of health supplements suitable to assist her? Please advice? |
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The school environment is a real challenge to children in many ways, both physically or emotionally. Stress from school environment and an imbalanced diet may affect a child's learning capabilities. A healthy lifestyle that consists of a well-balanced diet, fruits and vegetables that are rich in essential nutrients and regular exercises regime are basic of promoting a healthy growth and development for children.
As a parent, you would naturally want to give your child the best head-start that they deserve. In this aspect, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children play an important role in your child's physical, emotional development and overall health status.
For your information, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is an all natural food supplement, which is 100% fat-free and is scientifically proven to be beneficial for overall health, be it mental or physical health. It contains no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar-free and low in sodium.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children is recommended for children aged between 2 to 12, and is available in 2 tasty variants. Here's a quick summary of the benefits of each variant with its unique nutrients:
- BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children with Lycium
Made from premium grade gouqizi extracts, gouqizi or lycium, is better known as Chinese wolfberries. It has a sweet flavor and is commonly used in herbal soups. It is believed to help improve the eyesight and will help nourish the internal organs of your child.
- BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children with Vitamin B Complex
The Vitamin B family is important to overall health: Vitamin B boosts stamina; B2 promotes healthy hair, skin and nails; B6 strengthens the nervous system and B12 helps a child's metabolism and growth. With daily consumption, your child will grow up healthy and gain an edge in both physical and mental development.
Besides Essence of Chicken, you may wish to let your child try our chewable supplements of BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA+Taurine for healthy brain function.
- BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA + Taurine is formulated with natural ingredients of Sesamin (a sesame seed extract), DHA and Taurine in tasty chewable tablets for healthy brain function and mental development. DHA is a major structural component required for optimum brain functions. Taurine is a micronutrient essential for the brain development. Sesamin protects the integrity of blood vessels, hence ensures efficient delivery of oxygen to the brain for proper brain functions. Sesamin is also a powerful antioxidant to ensure the optimal efficacy of DHA by preventing it from oxidation. In all, BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA + Taurine helps promote brain functions and supports mental development to enhance learning capabilities.
I hope that you have found the above information useful.
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Hi I was told by some of the Brands promoters that the Sesamin with DHA and taurine, the Bilberry with A+Zinc and Chewable C can be taken up adults too, just that we take double the amount. Is it true as in will they be beneficial to us too? I mean, there's no harm to us, but why waste money if there are no health benefits right? I like the taste of them and find them a good substitute for sweets. |
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Adults who have difficulty in swallowing tablet form of supplements can consider BRAND’S chewable products which are specially formulated for children. However, the amount of active ingredients in chewable products are uniquely formulated to meet the nutrient requirement of children, thus adults can consider to take the products higher than the recommended dosage (which is stated on pack).
Adult still can enjoy the benefits of the products if they take sufficient efficacy dosages (the amount of ingredients to perform their benefits when taken in prolonged period of time). For instances, it is recommended 180mg daily of bilberry extract for adult to improve visual acuity and eye health but the daily dosage in BRAND'S Bilberry with vitamin A + Zinc is 28mg for children; BRAND'S Chewable C Double Action contains 125mg of vitamin C per tablet whereas the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for adult is 65-90mg and the dosage to improve immunity is 250-1000mg.
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My children are very sensitive. They get itchy in their nose, eye and skin, after rubbing the nose, the nose start to bleed, other then the house dust is there any way for me to improve their eczema as well.
For myself, after given birth to 3 children my wiste has been increased from 24 to now XL, what I am doing is try to walk home from my kids kindergarden (Boon Lay Anuve - Jalan Bahar Jurong West). How can I reduce my weight and wiste line but not effect my health. |
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Eczema is also known as dermatitis. The skin is dry, itchy and sometimes red rash. It could be caused by genetic, low-immunity, allergy, food, or sensitivity to environmental conditions like pollution or dusty areas, or something that you touch (cosmetic) that can cause an irritant like scratchy clothes. Stress possibly can trigger eczema flare-ups. Avoid all these triggers may help to minimize the severity of eczema.
Diet Recommendations for Eczema and Sensitive Skin
· Antioxidants. Vitamins such as C, E and beta-carotene can help protect and repair skin exposed to pollutants and UV rays as well as to improve the skin condition. Consume plenty of bright color fruits and green leafy vegetables. You may like to have BRAND'S Chewable C Double Action for Children if you would like to supplement your kids' diet with vitamin C.
· Omega-3. The best dietary sources are fatty fish or fish oil capsules — particularly salmon and salmon oil — flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, walnuts, and soybean and canola oils. Some dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli contain modest amounts of omega-3s. Incorporating these foods into diet helps reduce skin inflammation as well as to improve skin health.
· Eat foods rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), such as quark, raw. milk cheese, natural plain yogurt, kefir, leafy green vegetables, nutritional yeast and wheat germ. Pantothenic acid is need for the synthesis of fats and oils needed by the skin.
· Drink at least 2 litres of quality water every day to keep the skin well hydrated.
· Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Heating oils leads to the production of free radicals, which have a destructive effect on the skin.
· Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
· Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These substances have a diuretic effect, causing the body and skin cells to lose fluids and essential minerals.
Some tips that may be helpful:
· Avoid using harsh soaps that dry the skin.
· Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its optimum during this resting phase.
· Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.
· As much as possible, stay out of the sun. The sun is responsible for most of the damage done to the skin. It causes dryness and even rashes and blisters.
Having a healthy lifestyle and good coping mechanism is essential for our daily living. Health supplements should then be consumed to complement your lifestyle and thus to optmize your general well-being.
In this case, we encourage your children to consume BRAND'S Essence of Chicken on a regular basis to help them improve their physical and mental health.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children is a specially formulated health tonic that combines the goodness of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, and fortified with added nutrients to meet the specific growing needs of your child. It is recommended for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With regular consumption, your child will grow up to be healthy, thus gaining an edge in both physical and mental development.
For your age, you should take approximately 1800kcal (commonly known as calories). However, if you are very active and your work requires you to be physically involved, then a 2000-2200 calorie intake should be fine. Most importantly, a healthy diet is one that is low in bad fat (such as saturated fatty acid, cholesterol in animal origin foods) and consists of a wide variety of food group (good fat like omega 3, moderate amount of protein, generous fruits and vegetables).
At BRAND'S, we believe that keeping excess fat off and maintaining a healthy weight is the key to a lean and firm body. We encourage individuals to achieve this by having a regular exercise regime (exercise on the average 3 times per week for at least half an hour each time) and healthy eating plan (less fat, sugar and fried food; more fiber, fruits and vegetables) and coupled with BRAND'S health supplements that are intended to promote fat burning and minimise excess fat storage in the body.
A fat loss diet must be low in calories. If the amount of calories you take is greater than the amount you bun, you'll still put on body fat. Ideally, you should spread your calories out into 5 small meals a day instead of 2 or 3 big ones so that you don't overeat.
Exercise such as swimming, jogging, brisk-walking or weight-lifting can enhance the fat burning process. If you don't have much time for proper exercise, walking around the block a few times at lunch, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and parking at a spot that isn't convenient, standing and walking (to drink water or to washroom) frequently in the mist of your work, are all examples of ways that you can easily bring exercise into your life.
In addition, depending on your specific needs, you may like to either choose to consume BRAND'S Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract with Essence of Chicken (added with HCA) or BRAND'S CLA + Green Tea Extract, or both.
BRAND'S Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract with EOC (added with HCA) and BRAND'S CLA + Green Tea Extract have their own unique efficacy.
BRAND'S Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract with EOC (added with HCA) is intended to increase the body's metabolic rate (the rate at which your body burns calories), thus helping to burn up excess fat accumulated in the body. This product is suitable for people who want to reduce overall body fat for their long-term health benefits.
BRAND'S CLA + Green Tea Extract on the other hand, enhances the utilization of existing fat in the body, thus promotes lean and firm body. CLA has been shown to reduce certain type of enzyme in the body to inhibit the uptake of triglycerides (a storage form of fat in body) by the fat cells from the bloodstream. Coupled with some moderate exercise, CLA also works in muscle to breakdown fatty acids for energy production. This product is suitable for people who did not find thermogenic or metabolic products useful in controlling body fat, they are advise to take CLA to control their body fat content.
You may like to choose either one or both products depending on your specific needs and concern. We would also like to highlight that these two products are not intended as a slimming product. Both products are intended to be consume on regular basis to help reduce excessive fat accumulation thus promoting general well-being.
The daily dosage of BRAND'S Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract with Essence of Chicken (added with HCA) is 4 tablets whereas BRAND'S CLA + Green Tea Extract is 6 softgels.
For those who are sensitive to green tea, it is advisable to take these supplements in the morning and afternoon, after your meal to avoid stomach discomfort or sleep disturbance.
Maintaining healthy weight and keeping the excess fat off is never in a day's work. It requires discipline and effort and long term commitment to keep to a healthy lifestyle to stay healthy.
TIPS TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Boil, steam, roast and stir-fry your food with least oil rather than deep frying.
Moderating your portion size is a simple way to reduce total calories and ultimately manage your weight.
Increase your intake of water. An active metabolism requires large quantities of water. Drink a tall glass of cold water before each meal and every time you feel hungry between meals.
Increase your intake of fiber. Eat beans, fresh vegetables, fruit, oat bran, and other high fiber foods. Also, eat healthy foods and reduce fats. Beware of those invisible fat and sugar in drinks, pastries and cookies.
Don't skip meals. Your first meal after waking activates your metabolism. Skipping meals causes your body to go into a "starvation" mode, slowing down to conserve energy.
Take your time eating to make sure than every mouthful is chewed at least 20 times.
Remember to eliminate eating between meals! If you feel that you must have "something" remember to drink a cold glass of water and eat an apple instead of junk food.
Also, remember that old saying, "A moment on the lips, forever on the hips!"
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My elder son has recently developed bad cough and after seeing a few doctors, one of the doctor suspected him of developing asthma. He is now on prevention which is used daily. I tried giving him more chicken essence but the cough gets worse. So is there any health supplements without chicken which mythically bad for cough that he can take please advise |
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Cough is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs. Its purpose is usually to clear secretions and inhaled foreign substances from the lungs and respiratory tract.
The main risk factor for cough is being exposed to irritants, for example: smoke, noxious fumes, air-born substances (pollen, dust, pollution).
Asthma is a chronic ailment in which inflammation of the airways (or bronchi) affects the way air enters and leaves the lungs, thereby disrupting breathing. When allergens or irritants come into contact with the inflamed airways, the already sensitive airways tighten and narrow, making it difficult for the person to breathe.
An asthma trigger can be something your child is allergic to: foods, pets, dust mites, pollens or moulds. A trigger can also be an irritant such as tobacco smoke, cold air, strong smells, strenuous exercise or a cold virus. Not everyone with asthma reacts to the same triggers. The key is to figure out what triggers your child's asthma symptoms.
As a baseline, our immune system is important to protect us from virus or bacteria invasion that may otherwise caused us to have cold, cough, flu and even asthma.
Besides Essence of Chicken, you may wish to let your child try our chewable supplements of BRAND’S Chewable C Double Action which helps support healthy immune function in children for them to maintain optimal health. One of the most well established vitamins around, Vitamin C is known to support immunity and build body resistance. It possibly helps reduce the duration of the common cold. Zinc is an essential mineral and known to maintain a healthy immune system and help support wound healing. BRAND’S Chewable C Double Action combines these two immune-supporting nutrients, Vitamin C and Zinc, to give your child the healthy protection they need everyday.
We would also like to bring to you other range of children health supplements without Essence of Chicken - BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA+Taurine for healthy brain function or BRAND'S Bilberry with A + Zinc for health vision or BRAND’S Chewable C Double Action.
BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA + Taurine is formulated with natural ingredients of Sesamin (a sesame seed extract), DHA and Taurine in tasty chewable tablets for healthy brain function and mental development.
BRAND'S Bilberry with A + Zinc contains the perfect mix of Bilberry,
Sesamin (a sesame seed extract), Vitamin A and Zinc in tasty chewable tablets for your child's healthy vision.
I hope that you have found the above information useful. At BRAND'S, your health and that of your loved ones are our number one priority. Should you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care Line experts at 1800-732 4748, available Mondays through Fridays, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
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My two girls, age 7 and 3 suffer from eczema and dry skin.
What type of Brand's products can they take to improve heir conditions ? |
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Thank you for your recent query.
Eczema is also known as dermatitis. The skin is often dry, itchy and sometimes develops a red rash. It could be due to genetics, weak immunity, pollution, food, or other factors. Avoid clothing such as wool and dusty areas to minimize the severity of eczema. Stress can also trigger the onset of eczema.
In this case, we encourage your children to consume BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children on a regular basis to help them improve their physical and mental health. BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children is a specially formulated for them and combines the goodness of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, with added nutrients to meet the specific growing needs of your child. It is recommended for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With regular consumption, your child will grow up to be healthy, thus gaining an edge in both physical and mental development.
BRAND'S has health supplements that are formulated for adults and are beneficial for skin health, such as BRAND'S Sesamin with Royal Jelly and BRAND's Evening Primrose Oil with Essence of Chicken. Currently we do not have skin products catered to children.
We also have the following diet recommendations for Ezcema and Dry Skin:
· Antioxidants.
Vitamins such as C, E and beta-carotene can help protect and repair skin exposed to pollutants and UV rays as well as to improve the skin condition. Consume plenty of bright color fruits and green leafy vegetables. You may like to consider BRAND'S Chewable C Double Action for Children if you would like to supplement your kids' diet with vitamin C.
· Omega-3
The best dietary sources are fatty fish or fish oil capsules — particularly salmon and salmon oil — flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, walnuts, and soybean and canola oils. Some dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli contain modest amounts of omega-3s. Incorporating these foods into diet helps reduce skin inflammation as well as to improve skin health.
· Drink at least 2 litres of quality water every day to keep the skin well hydrated.
· Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Heating oils leads to the production of free radicals, which have a destructive effect on the skin.
Having a healthy lifestyle and good coping mechanism is essential for our daily living. BRAND'S health supplements may be consumed to complement your children's lifestyle and optimise their general well-being.
We hope that you will find the above information and will make BRAND'S a part of your family's daily lifestyle.
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Hi,
I have been taking the health supplement
BRAND’S Sesamin with Royal Jelly. I am planning for a 2nd child now. Do I need to stop taking it? Any side effects if I continue with the Royal Jelly tables?
Pls advise. Thanks.
Regards,
Helen
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Thank you for your recent query.
Ther is no harm in consuming BRAND'S Sesamin with Royal Jelly, if you were unaware that you are pregnant. However, if you are pregnant, it is wiser to consult your attending medical professional if you wish to consume any health supplements.
Also, there are many important nutrients that you should consider particularly vitamin B complex, iron, calcium, omega3 fatty acids, etc. These are required for a healthy pregnancy and the normal development of the baby.
We hope that you have found the above information useful and will continue to make BRAND'S a part of your daily lifestyle.
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my daughter is 17 years old. She does not eat vegetables and fruits at all. What supplement do you recommend? She is also on the thin side. |
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If your daughter does not eat much fruits and vegetables, the alternative to have adequate nutrients intake may be through supplementation. Perhaps, she may opt for multivitamin and mineral and BRAND'S Essence of chicken is also highly recomemended.
BRAND'S Essence Of Chicken (BEC) has been scientifically proven and especially beneficial for overall wellbeing:
1. Able to reduce mental fatigue and thus improve mental concentration. It also helps to reduce anxiety and is helpful in stress management
2. Help to keep blood sugar and blood pressure under control and promote heart health..
3. helps to strengthen immune system and keep us in optimum health.
4. Enhance iron absorption and utilisation. It improve iron status and restore blood.
5. Increase energy and relieve fatigue
BEC is 100% natural made from wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium (59mg of sodium per bottle). It is literally safe to be consumed even 5 bottles a day. However, the best way to take the product is to consume it moderately for long period of time for satisfactory result. The recommended dosage of BEC is 1-2 bottles a day.
Again, as a health note, it is always advisable to adopt healthy eating habits as part of the healthy lifestyle besides supplementation.
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What are your kind of products that is suitable for pregnant woman. How often do they have to consume them and in what quantity. Thanks. |
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Thanks for your recent enquiries via our website.
When you are pregnant, it would be advisable to consult your attending doctor before taking any health supplements. However, you would be pleased to know that the consumption of our flagship BRAND'S Essence of Chicken and our BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is beneficial.
For your information, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is 100% natural made from wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium. The goodness of Brand's Essence of Chicken is backed by scientific published in 17 journals. When consumed regularly, it helps to maintain one in the prime of health. For women during confinement, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been shown with the following benefits:
1. Enhance iron absorption and utilization. Iron is very crucial for healthy blood formation.
2. Relieve physical and mental fatigue. Boost energy.
3. Help to keep blood sugar level and blood pressure under control to prevent from pregnancy complication.
4. Help to enhance emotional wellbeing/mood.
5. Stimulates the restoration of blood.
6. Promote early milk secretion, improve milk production and maintain good quality of mother's milk
After childbirth, the mother can continue to enjoy BRAND'S Essence of Chicken as its consumption not only for physical and mental health during pregnancy but also blood restoration as well as for breast feeding after giving birth. Post-natal mothers can also enjoy the benefits of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei as it is especially good for blood replenishment and clearing of residual blood discharge.
Besides, BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is rich in nutrients and provides a unique combination of proteins and minerals, especially crucial during the pregnancy period and beyond.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is an all-natural health food supplement. We do encourage you to consume it on a regular basis for long term health benefits. Recommended intake is a bottle daily. We do not specify any 'best time' to take BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, as each person's needs are different depending on their own body's constituent. You may take it in the morning to start your day off energetically.
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My daughter age 23 is suffering from irregular menses problem, she is now under hormone treatment but I am still giving her a bottle of escense of chicken every morning with either tangkwei, lingzhi or cordyceps, will this crash with her other medication. Can she still take escense of chicken as usual if her menses come?
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BRAND’S Essence of Chicken is made from high quality, certified, fresh chickens provided by leading poultry suppliers. No growth hormones are used in the farming of these chickens. The chickens are reared in temperature controlled enclosed farms and subject to very stringent health and safety requirements conforming to US, EU and Canada import requirement standards.
BRAND’S has been trusted for generations. Our history of safety, quality and efficacy has been enjoyed for over 170 years. Hence we are confident of the safety and efficacy of our products.
There is no known report of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken promoting irregular menstruation. It should be fine for your daughter to take BRAND’S Essence of Chicken but not to be taken at the same time together with the hormone pills. However, as each individual's body constituent defer; response will also defer from each individuals, especially your daughter is currently on medication. She may have to stop taking the product temporarily.
As for the herbal range, we do recommend your daughter to consume them after the health condition normalised (the problem treated). As most of the herbs may not been studied extensively in the similar cases, thus, for those who would like to consume herbs is strongly encouraged to consult their attending doctor or a chinese sinseh for further monitoring of their health condition.
Again, as each person defer in their own body consituent; we do advise you to speak to your attending doctor if you have certain health concern, before taking any food/health supplements.
After recovery, she may continue to consume the products on a regular basis for long term health benefits.
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Currently my wife is pregnant,she frequently complain of feeling restless and giddiness.What is good for her and the baby? |
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Thanks for your recent enquiries via our website.
Tiredness and giddiness are common during pregnancy, may be due to the surge increase in blood volume to provide placental and fetal development. In the meantime, it is critical for mother to have adequate nutrient intake for blood production, protein synthesis and cells multiplications.
When you are pregnant, it would be advisable to consult your attending doctor before taking any health supplements. However, you would be pleased to know that the consumption of our flagship BRAND'S Essence of Chicken and our BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is beneficial.
For your information, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken is 100% natural made from wholesome chicken and contains no fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no added msg, no stimulants, no artificial colouring and flavouring. It is also sugar free and low in sodium. The goodness of Brand's Essence of Chicken is backed by scientific published in 17 journals. When consumed regularly, it helps to maintain one in the prime of health. For women during confinement, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been shown with the following benefits:
1. Enhance iron absorption and utilization. Iron is very crucial for healthy blood formation.
2. Relieve physical and mental fatigue. Boost energy.
3. Help to keep blood sugar level and blood pressure under control to prevent from pregnancy complication.
4. Help to enhance emotional wellbeing/mood.
5. Stimulates the restoration of blood.
6. Promote early milk secretion, improve milk production and maintain good quality of mother's milk
After childbirth, the mother can continue to enjoy BRAND'S Essence of Chicken as its consumption not only for physical and mental health during pregnancy but also blood restoration as well as for breast feeding after giving birth. Post-natal mothers can also enjoy the benefits of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei as it is especially good for blood replenishment and clearing of residual blood discharge.
Besides, BRAND'S Bird's Nest with Rock Sugar is rich in nutrients and provides a unique combination of proteins and minerals, especially crucial during the pregnancy period and beyond.
ThankYou.
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Question:
brand essence of chicken for children is it recommended even child has fever. Will it cause heatiness |
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Most individuals equate 'heatiness' to feeling of irritability, constipation, concentrated urine, headache and sore throat.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) point of view, food is categorized under different categories such as cold and hot. For chicken, it is warm in nature. However, one don't just become 'heaty' from the food you take. Many factors, such as the kind of lifestyle play a part too.
'Heatiness' can be caused by many factors such as:
· The body constitution of 'Yang' excess
· Weather
· Lifestyle factor - such as stress or insufficient rest
· Imbalance diet
Therefore, to overcome 'heatiness', it is important to maintain a balanced diet and attaining physical and mental balance through adequate rest and recharge of the body, thus striking a balance in your life.
As with taking BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, different people react differently to BEC depending on their unique body constituent, daily activities and sensitivity towards product intake.
It is advisable to seek physician consultation before taking any health supplements when a person is having medical condition or on medication.
If you wish to give your kid BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for children, please ensure that he/she drinks adequately - at least with 8 glasses of water daily and maintain a balanced diet with generous serving of fruits and vegetable. In such, he/she can still enjoy the benefit of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken.
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Child has fever and cough, will you recommend that she continue to consume the double action chewable C |
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BRAND’S health supplements serves as preventive measures rather than a cure for specific illnesses. Prevention of illnesses is after all better than cure, thus long term consumption of BRAND’S Chewable C will help your child to maintain a healthy body to help him/her cope better to life’s demands.
We encourage you to consult your healthcare professional especially if a person has a medical condition or on medication before consuming any health suppelments.
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My 11 year old daughter has headaches, mostly when not enough sleep. When younger (6-10 yrs), she will vomit after a headache bout & sometimes have tummyache. This occurs once or twice a month on the average.
She was also car/air sick from 2-9 yrs old, vomitting throughout journey.
The headaches is much reduced compared to when she was 2-9 yrs, happening once in a while now. Now she no longer vomits when have headaches. She also has sensitive nose now.
What can we give her to strengthen her body? |
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Today school environment is a real challenge to children in many ways, both physically or emotionally. Stress from school environment and an imbalanced diet can weaken a child's body system
In view of this, we also like to introduce you to BRAND'S Essence of Chicken.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken has been traditionally consumed and scientifically proven to help one promote general well-being in many ways;such as help to improve mental alertness, reduce mental fatigue due to mental workload and also to help promote your metabolic rate, thus contributing to your general well-being, both mentally and physically. Study also shows that BEC may improve physiological processes such as sleep.
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children is a specially formulated health tonic that combines the goodness of BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, and fortified with added nutrients to meet the specific growing needs of your child. It is recommended for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With regular consumption, your child will grow up to be healthy, thus gaining an edge in both physical and mental development.
Besides, we also have BRAND'S Essence of Chicken for Children with Vitamin B Complex, which helps to boost stamina, promotes healthy hair and nails, strength the nervous system and a child's metabolism and growth.
Having a healthy lifestyle and good coping mechanism is essential for our daily living. Health supplements should then be consume to complement your lifestyle and thus to optmize your general well-being.
Headache or migraine can be caused by many contributing factors working together: diet and food sensitivity, tiredness, stress, sleep pattern, heat stroke, cold/flu, fever, ear infection, sinus infection, anemia, brain injury, and medication. That's why professional advice is needed to investigate and properly diagnose the specific factors behind an individual's recurring headache. In some cases, headaches and migraines may be a warning about more serious underlying problems.
If you have a specific concern or the symptom still persist, we strongly recommend you to seek the consult of your doctor for further advise.
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Can my child take BRAND’S Bird Nest with Rock Sugar? What health benefits does it offer? |
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We have 2 types of Bird’s Nest products: BRAND’S Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar (BBN) and BRAND’S Bird Nest with American Ginseng and Rock Sugar (GBN).
Regular consumption of both types help to strengthen the body’s resistance, purify the blood and strengthen the lungs. With regular consumption, it promotes a smooth and radiant complexion. Many generations of Chinese have believed that regular intake can ensure good health and make you less vulnerable to common ailments. Scientific studies also indicate that it helps in cell rejuvenation.
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Are there supplements available from the BRAND’S Essence of Chicken range that helps kids in boosting their immune system? My oldest son is 3+ and my other son is going on 2. |
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Our scientific research has shown that BRAND’S Essence of Chicken can activate immune cells and has anti-oxidant properties (Candish JK et al. International J Food Sci. Nutr. 1998; 49: 55-63). It does this by activating immune cells which play a vital role in fighting infection. Regular intake of BRAND’S can therefore help strengthen the immune system to keep you and your loved ones in optimum health.
For your children, we would recommend trying our BRAND’S Essence of Chicken for Children. BRAND’S Essence of Chicken for Children with Vitamin B Complex has Vitamin B1 that boosts stamina while Vitamin B2 promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. Vitamin B6 strengthens the nervous system and B12 helps a child's metabolism and growth. With daily consumption, your child grows up strong and healthy, both physically and mentally.
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What’s the most suitable supplement for my child to help improve her memory? |
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If you child is above 12 years old and comfortable with swallowing tablets, she can try BRAND’S Ginkgo Biloba with Essence of Chicken.
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest plants in the world. It provides various benefits, including the most well-known of all - improved memory. It does so by moving blood and oxygen to the brain to enhance memory and mental alertness.
It also helps strengthen the cardiovascular system, reducing tendency for excessive blood clotting. In addition, BRAND’S Essence of Chicken reduces fatigue and improves concentration by eliminating free-radicals that can damage cells and accelerate ageing.
BRAND’S Ginkgo Biloba with Essence of Chicken enhances memory and increases mental alertness, and so is very useful for age-related issues such as a decline in mental function. It is also helpful for people who engage in strenuous daily brain activities, like office executives and students.
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Can my child take BRAND’S Bird Nest with Rock Sugar? What health benefits does it offer? |
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We have 2 types of Bird’s Nest products: BRAND’S Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar and BRAND’S Bird Nest Sugar Free.
Regular consumption of both types help to strengthen the body’s resistance, purify the blood and strengthen the lungs. With regular consumption, it promotes a smooth and radiant complexion. Many generations of Chinese have believed that regular intake can ensure good health and make you less vulnerable to common ailments. Scientific studies also indicate that it helps in cell rejuvenation.
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I would like to find out more about the benefits of BRAND’S Ginkgo Biloba supplements. Is it safe for my 7 year old son to take? |
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BRAND’S Ginkgo Biloba with Essence of Chicken has a broad range of benefits that work synergistically to act as a neuroprotective agent - a substance that helps protect the brain and enhance brain functions. Ginkgo biloba’s antioxidant properties improves the dilation, elasticity and strength of micro-capillaries in the circulatory system. This, increases both blood circulation and oxygen levels in the brain. Well-oxygenated blood flow to the brain helps enhance mental alertness and keeps you sharp and focused.
Combined with carnosine and anserine from BRAND’S Essence of Chicken, BRAND’S Ginkgo Biloba helps to protect brain cells against the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, it has been scientifically proven that BRAND’S Essence of Chicken is conducive for improved brain activity and mental agility.
We recommend this product for both adults and children above 12 years of age.
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I am currently taking BRAND’S Essence of Chicken and would like to know if BRAND’S has any supplements for kids aged about 1 to 4? |
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Thank you for supporting our products and for your interest in BRAND’S Health Supplements for Children.
Currently, our children’s product is formulated for those aged between 2 – 12years.
BRAND’S Essence of Chicken for Children with Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B1 boosts stamina while Vitamin B2 promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. Vitamin B6 strengthens the nervous system and B12 helps a child's metabolism and growth. With daily consumption, your child grows up strong and healthy, both physically and mentally.
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