Today's Choices (Lifestyle)

HEALTH

AUGUST 2012

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HEALTH

AUGUST 2012

SAY HELLO TO CARROT!

AUGUST 2012

GOODBYE TO COOKIES!

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DIVING SUGAR WRECK, PULAU PERHENTIAN… One of the best wreck dives in Peninsular Malaysia is a wondrous experiencea for all levels. There’s always something new to discover diving the Sugar Wreck. The visibility and marine life are great, with a resident turtle and barracudas. If you are lucky enough, you can see a huge shark under the sugar wreck. Have fun!

Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Perhentian Drive through Karak Highway > Raub > Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > K. Besut Drive through Karak Highway > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut Take bus from Hentian Putra bus stand and stop at Kuala Besut jetty or Jarteh bus stand - Mahligai Express - +603-40428533 - Mutiara Express - +603-40433655 - Transnasional - +603-40438984 Train from K.L Sentral to Tanah Merah train station Flight from KLIA or Subang to Kota Bharu airport (MAS , Firefly or Airasia)

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Ever Tried?

MINES CRUISE

Massage Cruise

Picture yourself cruising elegantly around our pictures que Mines Lake with a glass of refreshing drink in your hand while enjoying the best of the foot message in town. It’s the ideal way to escape the stresses of life and promises to leave you refreshed and energized. Now imagine yourself being revitalized with a rejuvenation massage while you take in the glorious view from the glorious Massage Cruise. Now, that’s relaxation!

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Looking for a romantic place surrounded by the stunning lake views from the magnificient cruise with touch of privacy dinner for two? Enjoy the finest in the gourmet cuisines as you take in the breathtaking view at sunset in the middle of the MINES Lake. Be it with your loved ones, family or friends,they can personalize arrangements, tailoring any event to suit your needs. So whether it’s a romantic evening for two, a birthday celebration, a wedding anniversary or a corporate party ,they promise you an unforgettable experience.

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TRAVEL

Ever Seen?

HIDDEN CITY

JUGRA, SELANGOR

Jugra was the royal capital of Selangor when the then ruling monarch, Sultan Abdul Samad built Istana Jugra (Jugra Palace) and moved there in 1875. It was situated in a strategic location, not exactly at the river mouth but easily accessible from the Straits of Malacca, and protected by a hill, Bukit Jugra; which stands clearly out above the low-lying mangrove swamps. For centuries it served as a familiar landmark to navigators of the Straits of Malacca. Chinese, Arab and European mariners marked it in their charts; Bukit Jugra was also known to many foreign navigators as Parcelar Hill, derived from the Arabic name for it, balasar.

It was during this time that Jugra also briefly became the centre of British administration in Selangor, although this was soon moved to Klang, and a decade later to Kuala Lumpur.

The Sultan continued to live at Jugra until he died in 1898, and the new Sultan, Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah also known as Sultan Sulaiman was proclaimed there. This was the last important occasion in Jugra.

After that, Jugra quickly shrank to become a backwater, as even the local administration was shifted to the new centre of Banting and Sultan Sulaiman made his official residence at Klang.

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This luxurious 5 Star resort in Port Dickson features an exceptional collection of luxuriously furnished Balineseinspired villas linked by spacious boardwalks that command a majestic view of the open sea. Comprising of Water Villas, Garden Villas and Sky Pool Villas, wake up and be greeted by the spectacular sea view everyday!

Featuring an exceptional collection of luxuriously furnished Balinese-inspired villas that are linked by spacious boardwalks that commands a scenic view of the open waters, all units come equipped with its own private pool - an unsurpassed luxury and convenience.. Soak in the luxury of your own private pool, enjoy the tranquil indoor garden and experience the spatial open air shower. Our sophisticated zen-inspired decor provides the perfect environment to renew your senses.

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STYLE & FASHION

Style & Fashion STRIKE A POSE

One of the best wreck dives in Peninsular Malaysia is a wondrous experience for all levels. There’s always something new to discover diving the Sugar Wreck. The visibility and marine life are great, with a resident turtle and barracudas. If you are lucky enough, you can see a huge shark under the sugar wreck. Have fun!

STYLE-TO-GO

This month’s winner is Wong Pei Pei, pictured with TODAY’S CHOICES in KLIA EXPRESS when she was on the way to KLIA. Wong Pei Pei wins a NIKON COOLPIX S3100 camera worth RM1000.

For more information, visit www.todaychoices. com.my For your chance to win, send us a photo of you with the latest issue of TODAY’S CHOICES in the amazing location in Klang Valley (with your name and contact number to www. todaychoices.com.my). Good Luck!

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STYLE & FASHION

Diva Accessories 4 OF THE BEST

‘Be the 3 winners to win accessories from Diva , For your chance to win, send us a photo of you with the latest issue of TODAY’S CHOICES at any DIVA Shop around Klang Valley (with your name, and contact number to www.todaychoices.com.my). Good Luck!

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STYLE & FASHION NEWS/REVIEW FINDER

Vuitton Collaboration Marc Jacob says...

Louis Vuitton & Yayoi Kusama are teaming up to create a collection, launching on July 10 - with a second instalment landing in stores in October.

The French fashion house first worked with the Japanese artist back in February, when it offered financial support for her retrospective at the Tate Modern.

“Her energy is just endless,” Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs said of the artist.

“Through the painstaking sort of obsession in each of her canvasses and installations that she’s created, you see this world that never ends. I guess that’s what I admire and that’s what I respond to in terms of feeling for her and for her work.” The collection will focus on Kusama’s bold signature surreal spots, which will appear on skirts, tops, leggings and bags. Jacobs first

met 83-year-old Kusama, who voluntarily lives in a psychiatric institution, in 2006 at her Tokyo studio.”

Louis Vuitton has outlets and fans all around the world and I hope, like with other collaborations, and expect, like other collaborations, that this will bring the work of Kusama to a new audience and that’s the audience of Louis Vuitton,” added Jacobs.

“It continues something I began when I came here which is the idea of art and collaboration, or collaboration with artists. For many people who don’t look at art or go to galleries, or maybe they’re not aware of Kusama’s work, there will be a new venue, a new place to see this work and to come to appreciate it through the eyes of Louis Vuitton.”

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STYLE & FASHION

EMERALD CITY

R U O L O C FITS YOU

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Emerald is a color that is a shade of green. It is light and bright, with a faint bluish cast. The name comes from the color of the gemstone emerald. EMERALD COLOUR will give you a restful, modifying energy, natural healing ability. All natural healers should have it.

People with a green strong point in their Auras are natural healers. They also love gardening and usually have a “green hand� - anything grows for them. Being in a presence of a person with a strong and green Aura is a very peaceful and restful experience. Green thought indicates a restful state and healing.

DINING

Eating Out 99%

TOURISTS LOVE FOOD!

Malaysia is one of the Asian Countries that chosen by the foreign and local tourists. This year itself, the tourist arrivals are almost 2 million and Malaysia population is close to 28.3 million people.

Those are very outstanding numbers! We all know, almost 99% tourists agreed Malaysia is the paradise of food. Hence, the food column is the first thing they will read as they open the travel guide. We are solidly covering various areas to promote the signature food and beverages from local, Asian, Middle East, and Western including special confectionaries such as bakery, pastries, fruits, and desserts around Malaysia.

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DINING Buffalo Kitchens

Signature Food : curry laksa, nasi lemak & chicken makanwala 69-1 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru +603 -2094 1789

Huck’s Cafe

Signature Food : Basil Seed Mint Soda, mini wonton with spicy shrimps, Grilled Salmon Garlic Asparagus with Lime Rice 22, Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +603-7781 2781

Bakita

Signature Food : Caesar Salad, Halloumi Beef Salad, Oysters Gratin, Beef Ale Oyster Pie, Green Tea Brulee 33, Jalan Berangan, Changkat. +603 -2141 7733

Latest Recipe

Signature Food : buffet-style Meridien 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL Sentral. +603 -2263 7888

Chinoz

Signature Food : Assorted Sashimi from Chinoz’s Raw Bar, Spaghetti with Prawns & Pea Shoots, Crispy Morsels of Prawn Pop Corn G108, Ground Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Bangsar.

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Hakka Republic

Signature Food : Grilled Garlic, Mustard and Herb Crusted Black Angus Tenderloin, Slow Braised Black Angus Beef Cheek with Creamy Polenta, Wagyu Steak with Blue Cheese Infused Butter, Baileys Infused Croissant Level 2, Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee.

03-2078 8908

D Legends Bar

Signature Food : Pork Burger, Spicy Ikan Bilis, Samosa, d Legends Pizza Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail.

03-7725 6270

DINING La Risata Restaurant Signature Food : nsalata Di Rucola E Zucca, La Parmigiana E Melanzane, Pizza Romano, Fettucine Mare E Monti, Arragosta

16 Persiaran Ampang, 55000 Ampang 26, Persiaran Ampang, 55000 KL   +603 -4252 6269

Le Midi Signature Food : Amuse Seafood Platter, Bonanza Creatures, Mediterranean Lobster, Traditional Tiramisu

Bouche, Of Sea In The

3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar.

Magnificent Fish & Chip Bar Signature Food : Fish chowder , English Onion Soup, Barramundi fish n chips, Kilkenny pint

28, Changkat Bukit Bintang.   +603 -2142 7021

Flame

Bumbu Bali

Signature Food : Chilli-marinated salmon with chives, Duck leg confit, Free-range spring chicken

Signature Food : Nasi Campur Bumbu Bali, Chicken and fish combo, Ayam bertutu rice set, Lamb chop, BBQ chicken rice

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club , Jalan 1/70D, Off Jalan Bukit Kiara 03-2093 7668

18 & 18-1, Jalan Persiaran Puteri 1, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong 03- 8061 8099

BarITALIA Signature Food : Black Angus Carpaccio with wild rocket salad and shaved parmigiano, Linguine al pesto genovese and tiger prawns

29, Jalan Berangan.

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DINING Little Korea

Daikanyama

Signature Food : Shitake Mushrooms, soft shell crab salad, Saikoro Steak.

42, Changkat Bukit Bintang. +603 -2141 0323

Signature Food : Steamed Egg in Hot Stone Pot, Mo Dum Ku Ee, Belly Pork, Beef Bulgogi, Kim Chi Jji Gae. 5-3, 7-3,9-3, Jln Solaris One, Solaris Mont Kiara. +603 -6203 7217

Kameya

Signature Food : Seafood Fried Rice, Soba Noodles.

BB Park, 7 Jalan Bukit Bintang. +603 -2142 0153

Gokuraku Ramen

Signature Food : Tomato Maki, Ultimate Tonkotsu Ramen, Gokuraku Miso Ramen, Annin Tofu S25 & S26, Level 2, Mid Valley Megamall. +603 -2282 3924

Onsemiro

Signature Food : yukhoe bibimbap, Ganjang-gejang, baby pajeon 2nd Floor, The Intermark Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 03 – 2161 2461

Sugimoto

Signature Food : Nabeyaki Udon and Salmon Sashimi Don, Kamameshi set, Sashimi, Saikoro / Inaniwa (Hot) set, Health set, Volcano.

Jalan27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas. +603 -2300 1102

Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant

Signature Food : Dakgalbi, Rice cake (Dduk), Ramen & Fried rice

Daidomon Charcoal BBQ Japanese Restaurant

Signature Food : Japanese Buffet Style Lot 4, Level 3, Great Eastern Mall, No. 303, Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur 03- 4252 8155 12

D7 , Jalan Exella 111, Excella 111, Off Jalan Ampang Putra. +603 -8051 2208

HEALTH

BODY

FIRST

These handy tips will help your body go the distance so that your busy lifestyle doesn’t end up causing you unnecessary aches and pains.

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WATER WORKS

To avoid pain tomorrow, choose your shoes carefully today. For exercise, its good idea to be professionally fitted with footwear designed to adequately support your feet.

As well as keeping you hydrated (which can help to prevent headaches), water keeps the digestive system in good order and flushes out the waste products.

WIN

a fitness makeover “FOR ME”.

Here’s your chance to match healthy looking fit body, fabulous hair and a stunning wardrobe. And, when you are ready, a professional photographer will capture that great new look at an exclusive fashion shoot.

If this ultimate makeover sounds like something cool, then enter this fabulous competition by telling us in 25 words what a fitness makeover would mean to you? To enter visit www.todaychoices.com.my.

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EAT GOOD FATS

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STRETCH IT OUT

Fish oils are rich in beneficial oils known as omega -3 fatty acids, found in fish including tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines.

Fish oils are often taken by people with arthritis.

Stretching exercises relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation. To de-stress at work, do some simple stretches at your desk during breaks.

The prize includes

1 year gym membership at Rockerfella GYM with personal training session every fortnight.

RM1,000 voucher for shopping spree Hair and make up session with professional stylist.

Showing off the result of your makeover in a photoshoot.

10 sessions of Belly Dance for three runners-up.

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HEALTH

Prevention Guide

CARROT GOLD! “New research has shown that the compound falcarinol in carrots can protect animals from cancer. The study involved only raw carrots - it is not yet known if carrot juice or cooked carrots have the same effect”.

Carrots are good for lowering cholesterol: Two and a half mediumsized raw carrots eaten daily lower blood cholesterol by about 11%.

Carrots are good for lowering the risk of cancer: One carrot (half a cup) once a day can cut the risk of lung cancer in half. The beta carotene component in carrots is particularly of benefit. To get the most anticancer protection, eat some carrots cooked. Cooking releases carotenes which are believed to be the active ingredients shielding carcinogenic attacks. You get two to five times more carotene from cooked carrots than from raw ones.

But don’t overcook, as much of the precious beta carotene will be lost.

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Carrots are good for improving vision: Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A - a crucial nutrient for maintaining proper eyesight. If your body is deficient in vitamin A, then regular consumption of carrots will be of benefit.

Carrots are good for weight loss: Grated carrot makes a great snack.

You’ll find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole carrot - strange but true.

Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals. It is recommended that we eat one carrot a day as part of our fruit and vegetable intake.

HEALTH

Motivation

SMILE MORE! Are you overjoyed by the influenza virus?

You probably are not. Various studies have shown that smiling can help the body in various ways: [] Smiling boosts your immune system. Functions that occur to better your immunity work better when you are smiling, possibly due to the fact that you are more relaxed. Say goodbye to the flu! [] Smiling has been shown to reduce blood pressure. When you smile you become more relaxed, thus causing a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. [] Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain relievers, and serotonin. When these three work together they make you feel great. If you are looking for a natural pain-relieving drug, try smiling. [] Smilers live an average of 7 years longer than non-smilers; smilers live an average of 79.9 years, partial smilers live an average of 75 years, and non-smilers live an average of 72.9 years. [6] So smile every day! Obviously you need to exercise, eat right, and live a healthy lifestyle, in addition to smiling. Living longer makes people happier, because you have more years to be happy and to enjoy life.

Smiling helps people avoid looking fatigued or overwhelmed. Try to put on a smile when you are stressed, because it will make you be and appear happy. Your stress will also be quickly relieved, and your smile will be contagious to others. When others are happy, you will become even happier making the people around you even happier. You will start laughing, and so will others.

That shows you that from being sad, you can start laughing with the help of only a single smile.

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HEALTH Facing Fertility Challenges?

Are you facing fertility challenges? Hypnofertility is a drug free, non-invasive mindbody therapy program often used as an adjunct therapy to medical fertility treatments such as IUI, IVF or as an alternative treatment especially for those who experienced unexplained infertility. Many researches have proven that stress can cause many illnesses which include infertility. This mindbody fertility program which increasingly referred by fertility centers in major hospitals consists of 4 individual sessions where you will be coached in learning the techniques for enhancing fertility and conception. This special program transforms fear, stress and frustration into a calm, peaceful, positive attitude towards a viable pregnancy during your natural conception cycle or IVF cycle.

This program also helps you to generate positive biochemical changes that may affect how you feel and handle the stressors of a cycle. These changes will also help you to balance your hormones and to reduce the negative effects that strain your body for a viable pregnancy. Please contact us for more info.

MY-Life Centre Sdn. Bhd. D-3-30, 8 Avenue Business Centre, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Careline : 1700-80-4337 Webpage : www.hypnofertility.com.my

At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, we combine our vast experience as a pioneer private healthcare group in Malaysia with tools of the future, providing you quality treatment and care when you need it most, both today and tomorrow.

No. 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2296 0888 Fax: +603 2282 1557 Email: phkl@pantai.com.my

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