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Think of that award winning Mary Ann Jolly interview and then remember her questions were superficial and polite compared to the ‘full proboscopy’ that the ex-PM can expect once AG Tommy Thomas has him pinned down in the witness box and snapped on his latex gloves. Why have there been so many changing stories from the PM in recent years?  How could he not notice he had acquired millions in his account? Why did he not report the money and rather spent it on family luxuries instead? Let us go through day by day and hour by hour the process by which this money arrived in Najib’s account, once he had ordered for a fund under his control to borrow it from a public pension fund for reasons yet to be properly explained. The former PM will have to answer each and every one of these questions fully. He can’t just flounce off like he did for the TV show, complaining the questions aren’t fair or the ones he had agreed to answer. Once he has sworn under oath to answer truthfully all releva

by Christian Weller, lives in Singapore | www.quora.com I’m European, and I have been living in Singapore for six years. I will stay with the human element, as the rest has been discussed profusely already. If you are ready to dive in head first into the culture, you will have a good experience. I rent an HDB flat, which is a first step. I consider Condos the “ghetto”, as they segregate you from the real life, that makes Singapore so charming, and keeps you with your co-nationals. If you are a nice person, it’s certainly an advantage, as you will be easily accepted by the locals. Arrogance and condescension don’t fly here. This is not Thailand, where everybody smiles. It’s a fast paced environment, like NY or Tokyo, and people are focused on making a living and yes, getting rich. So far, I’ve yet to find someone with whom I can philosophize about life and everything. Not so easy, as most people I know are quite mundane, or are specialized in their job. But one thing they

by Ada Kate, former Marketing and Sales Consultant Expert | www.quora.com Introduction Despite continuous advances in the medical world, obesity continues to remain a major worldwide health hazard with adult mortality as high as 2.8 million per year. The majority of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are largely related to obesity which is usually a product of unhealthy lifestyle and poor dietary habits. Appropriately tailored diet regimens for weight reduction can help manage the obesity epidemic to some extent. One diet regimen that has proven to be very effective for rapid weight loss is a very-low-carbohydrate and high-fat ketogenic diet. Function A ketogenic diet primarily consists of high-fats, moderate-proteins, and very-low-carbohydrates. The dietary macronutrients are divided into approximately 55% to 60% fat, 30% to 35% protein and 5% to 10% carbohydrates. Specifically, in a 2000 kcal per day diet, carbohydrates amount up to 20 to 50 g

#1: WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN CARBS Carbs are everywhere. From dressings to sauces to stewed meats — flours and high-carb thickeners hide everywhere. The best thing you can do when you’re just starting out on keto is: • Read every nutrition label: don’t assume you know the carb count or that you can guess. Read your labels. And if it’s not labeled, like squash or a banana, google the food name + carb content. • Find your “go-to” keto snacks: find snacks with low carb counts and high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients, then keep these handy at all times. • Consider tracking your carb intake: you might want to track your carb intake for the first week or so to get familiar with what 20-50 grams of carbohydrates looks like. Even a small amount of carbs can spike your blood sugar, raise your insulin levels, and kick you out of ketosis. It’s not worth a few bites of something delicious. #2. USE 28-DAY KETO CHALLENGE The 28-Day Keto Challlenge is a step-by-step ketogenic diet

How can I instantly lower my blood sugar? There is this so-called revolutionary new method that has been scientifically proven (study performed by UK University team) to bring blood sugar level down to normal in only ONE week and CURE type 2 diabetes in 7 out of 10 people in 8 weeks. What’s more, it’s so simple you can learn it in two minutes (in this article). There are no complications and it doesn’t cost a dime (may actually save you money). But there is a catch… this method will test your will and determination to the max. I’m sure lots of our readers are going to have a strong reaction to this article, so please read on and make your comment at the end. This is not the first time I touch on this method. I’ve mentioned this and a couple of other studies a few times on this site. But this time I’m going to explain exactly how it’s carried out and how exactly it works. The method is simply to restrict calorie intake to only 600 calories a day for two months. This diet in th

With so much to think about in terms of doses of medication, restocking supplies, tracking calories, etc., it is easy to overlook the most basic of best practices when it comes to managing our diabetes. Sometimes the simple things are the most effective when it comes to diabetes management. Here are my top 10 dos and don’ts when it comes to diabetes care: DO be diligent about testing your blood sugar. Staying on top of it will allow for better blood sugars which means a healthier you and a healthier future! DON’T become lackadaisical about monitoring your blood sugar. Starting to get lazy is a slippery slope and bad habits are hard to break. DO make sure you are on top of making routine visits to your healthcare team. Making sure you get checked out regularly is key to long-term health. DON’T assume that you are fine and don’t need to have check-ups. Aside from prescribing our medication and insulin, doctors run thorough necessary blood work and exams that can flag issues that

What causes lower back pain? Most people don’t think of this major issue causing lower back pain. FYI. Every single day I encounter patients who are suffering from some form of stress related illness. They have typically been feeling this way for an extended period and have realized that it is not normal to feel tired, lethargic, moody, anxious and unmotivated. It is my role as a practitioner to find the cause of their symptoms and develop a plan to bring them the energy and vitality they rightfully deserve. Before we do this, we must identify what stress is and what forms it comes in. Stress is a word that is all encompassing and typically relates to your body being put under strain, tension or pressure. It manifests itself in both an internal and external manner. Some examples of external stress are financial concerns, family issues, a physical injury, poor work environment and challenges presented to your outer world. Internal stressors are related to physiological issues like e

How can type 2 diabetes be cured? That’s a controversial question. There are some that say it can never be cured. But I will contend it is not a disease that needs to be cured in the first place. The very definition of type 2 diabetes is someone that has an A1C over 5.7 and a fasting blood glucose over 100. So defining that as a diabetic, there absolutely is a natural way to quickly lower those numbers so technically that person would not be categorized as a diabetic anymore. So if diet can reverse the condition, it is a dietary condition and not a disease that needs to be cured with medicine. It can be reversed without any medication by simply changing the diet. It’s pretty simple to understand, type 2 diabetes is a condition of hyperinsulinemia, which is to much insulin. Sugar and carbohydrates in general raise insulin, so if you drastically lower sugar and carbohydrate intake, your insulin comes down and your blood sugar returns to normal levels. So in conclusion, adopting a K

How does the keto diet work? The keto diet will make your body enter a state of ketosis. By doing this, your body will start to take its energy from fats rather than carbohydrates. If you want to learn more about the ketogenic diet, you should read this: How to start a keto diet As Silicon Valley trendsetters, famous actors, and online health sites tout the low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic, or “keto,” diet, scientists are working to study it – from how it impacts inflammation in the brain to its effects on weight and heart health, as well as any other potential health risks. Among the researchers studying the diet’s effectiveness and safety are Ethan Weiss, MD, and Raymond Swanson, MD, two UC San Francisco physician-scientists who have studied different aspects of the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet tries to bring carbohydrates down to less than 5 percent of a person’s daily caloric intake – which means eliminating most grains, fruit, starchy vegetables, legumes and swee

Overweight and Obesity are nowadays becoming so common in all age groups, may a teenager or middle-aged people. Present lifestyle and food choices are responsible for unintentional weight gain. People feel helpless in finding the solution and ashamed by their fat. Living with fat is not a choice but a reality. 24*7 working culture has deprived us of regular and healthy life pattern, no diet with proper nutrition and no time for exercises. Unhealthy lifestyle is an open invitation to various health -problems, for example -type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and above all mental sicknesses. It is very important for everyone to be aware of the main causes of weight gain. Inactivity of Thyroid known as Hypothyroidism Occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck. It releases hormones to help your body regulate and use energy. Your thyroid is responsible for metabolism

Can eating too much in one sitting cause type 2 diabetes over time? Diabetes induces an individual's blood glucose, or glucose levels to become too high. There are two main kinds of diabetes. Type1 diabetes typically develops in childhood, and individuals with this condition are unable to create the hormone called insulin. It's not possible to prevent this form of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes may be the most frequent form of diabetes and can occur at any age but usually develops when people get old. In people with type two diabetes, these cells do not respond appropriately to insulin. This lack of response is called insulin resistance. I am not sure about overeating(anything) but, consuming too much sugar may lead to weight gain, which often leads to high blood sugar levels, or pre-diabetes. These are risk factors for type two diabetes. Typically, eating fruit within a healthy lifestyle and diet should not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. But swallowing signi

TOP 10 KETO TIPS FOR BEGINNERS! Below are best tips for you. I hope you enjoy it. #1: WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN CARBS Carrbs are everywherre. From dresssings to saucces to stewed meatts — flourrs and high-carrb thickkeners hide everywherre. The besst thiing you can do when you’re just starting out on keto is: • Read everry nutritiion label: don’t assume you know the carb count or that you can guess. Read your labels. And if it’s not labeled, like squash or a banana, google the food name + carb content. • Finnd youur “go-to” keto snacks: find snacks with low carb counts and high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients, then keep these handy at all times. • Consiider trackiing your carb intake: you might want to track your carb intake for the first week or so to get familiar with what 20-50 grams of carbohydrates looks like. Even a small amount of carbs can spike your blood sugar, raise your insulin levels, and kick you out of ketosis. It’s not worth a few bites of something de