A2 Aquatic

2nd International Invitation Penang Sports Challenge 2011

2011-10-05T18:55:00.002+08:00

34th NLSC 2011 Open Waters Competition

2011-09-26T13:27:00.000+08:00

Intercon Swimming Championships 2011

2011-09-16T19:24:00.004+08:00

The annual Intercon Swimming Championships 2011 was held on 10th September 2011 at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex.

Girls 12-15 50M Freestyle Girls' Senior

June Ling 27/39 40.41sec
Tay Wei Lin 34/39 47.11sec

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Lim Seok Ping Eronica 35/39 47.31sec

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Boys 12-15 50M Freestyle Boys' Senior

Loh Zheng Yu 01/59 25.66sec

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Siow Wei Le David 26/59 31.96sec
Eugene Lau 46/59 36.69sec

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Jeremy Wong 37/59 34.57sec

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Ronnie Lai Jin Ying 39/59 35.22sec

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Ye Ge 42/59 36.02sec

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Jonathan Wong 57/59 52.85sec

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Men 16-20 50M Breaststroke Men Junior

Dickson Ng 24/37 40.74sec

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Daryl Lee Wei Rong 33/37 45.55sec

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Seah Xiang Yu DQ

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Men 21-30 50M Breaststroke Men Senior

Tay Zhi Jian 18/24 41.66sec

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Men 45-54 50M Breaststroke Men Veteren

Tan Kok Piew Tommy 02/23 37.65sec

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Women 16-20 50M Backstroke Women Junior

Josephine Tan Wei Ling 14/20 44.05sec

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Samantha Faith Lee 17/20 48.74sec

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Men 16-20 50M Backstroke Men Junior

Leonard Ng Zhang Jun 15/22 38.83sec
Hung Kee Kiat 22/22 49.73sec

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Seah Xiang Yu 16/22 40.06sec

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Leon Teng Kian Lun 17/22 40.38sec

Vid was not taken!

Men 21-30 50M Backstroke Men Senior

Chan Yan Jun 07/11 38.71 sec

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Men 16-20 50M Butterfly Men Junior

Leonard Ng Zhang Jun 14/30 32.16sec

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Jonger Chua 19/30 33.24sec

Vid was not taken!

Leon Teng Kian Lun 25/30 36.22sec

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Women 16-20 50M Freestyle Women Junior

Josephine Tan Wei Ling 17/30 36.02sec
Samantha Faith Lee 26/30 40.52sec

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Jamie Emma Wee 27/30 41.98sec

Vid was not taken!

Men 16-20 50M Freestyle Men Junior

Jonger Chua 22/40 29.91sec

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Hung Kee Kiat 31/40 32.25sec

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Gian Ping Hwee 37/40 35.71sec

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Women 21-30 50M Freestyle Women Senior

Kwok Mei Yun 10/17 37.03sec

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Men 21-30 50M Freestyle Men Senior

Chan Yan Jun 15/30 29.92sec

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Tay Zhi Jian 19/30 32.12sec

Vid was not taken!

Men 45-54 50M Freestyle Men Veteran

Tan Kok Piew Tommy 03/16 29.14sec

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Girls 12-15 50M Breaststroke Girls' Senior

Tay Wei Lin 20/26 54.32sec
June Ling 22/26 54.96sec

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Lim Seok Ping Eronica 25/26 56.84sec

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Boys 12-15 50M Breaststroke Boys' Senior

Loh Zheng Yu 02/46 32.77sec

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Siow Wei Le David 18/46 40.32sec

Vid was not taken!

Ye Ge 29/46 45.30sec

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Jeremy Wong 30/46 46.16sec

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Eugene Lau 40/46 49.08sec

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Jonathan Wong DQ

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Women 16 and Over 4x50M Medley Relay

Changi Simei 10/10 3:15.90sec
1) Backstroke - Josephine Tan Wei Ling
2) Breaststroke - Jamie Emma Wee
3) Butterfly - Kwok Mei Yun
4) Freestyle - Samantha Faith Lee

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Men 16 and Over 4x50M Medley Relay

Pasir Ris East 13/20 2:26.41sec

1) Backstroke - Chan Yan Jun 39.46sec
2) Breaststroke - Leonard Ng Zhang Jun 43.90sec
3) Butterfly - Jonger Chua 33.21sec
4) Freestyle - Seah Xiang Yu 29.84sec

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Changi Simei 17/20 2:36.13

1) Backstroke - Gian Ping Hwee 48.65sec
2) Breaststroke - Dickson Ng 39.14sec
3) Butterfly - Leon Teng Kian Lun 35.62sec
4) Freestyle - Hung Kee Kiat 32.72sec

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Women 16 and Over 4x50M Freestyle Relay

Changi Simei 10/ 2:41.97sec
1) Kwok Mei Yun 37.82sec
2) Jamie Emma Wee 44.96sec
3) Samantha Faith Lee 41.91sec
4) Josephine Tan Wei Ling 37.28sec

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Men 16 and Over 4x50M Freestyle Relay

Pasir Ris East 12/24 2:00.74sec

1) Jonger Chua 32.55sec
2) Chan Yan Jun 29.28sec
3) Seah Xiang Yu 30.60sec
4) Leonard Ng Zhang Jun 28.31sec

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Changi Simei 20/24 2:12.27sec

1) Leon Teng Kian Lun 30.09sec
2) Hung Kee Kiat 33.40sec
3) Dickson Ng 32.85sec
4) Daryl Lee Wei Rong 35.93sec

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34th National Life Saving Championships 2011 - Still Water

2011-08-26T13:51:00.003+08:00

12th NUS Invitationals 2011

2011-08-26T13:30:00.003+08:00

2nd RP Lifesaving Funfest 2011

2011-03-20T13:16:00.001+08:00

SSA Time Trials 2011 Part 3

2011-01-31T11:07:00.002+08:00

SSA Time Trials 2011 on 29th Jan 2011

Women 50M Freestyle - Josephine

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Women 50M Freestyle - Hui Juan, Eronica, Samantha, Emily

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Men 200M Freestyle - Zheng Yu

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Men 50M Backstroke - Zheng Yu

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Men 50M Backstroke - Leonard

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Men 50M Backstroke - Wei Jie

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SSA Time Trials 2011 Part 2

2011-01-23T01:06:00.002+08:00

Uses of garlic

2011-01-18T00:26:00.000+08:00

Some uses of Garlic.

Remedies

Rub the soles of the feet with cut/crushed garlic.

Drink a tonic of honey and garlic for 10 days to cleanse the blood.

For toothache, place one sliver of garlic in the tooth cavity to relieve pain and draw out the pus.

As an emergency pimple cure, one drop of garlic extracts (from crushed garlic) plus two drops of virgin coconut oil or olive oil placed on affected area should bring down the infection.

As a sprain balm: On the inflamed area, place three to four cloves of crushed garlic, on top of a thin film of oil (baby, olive or VCO). Bandage well. Inflammation should go down within two to three hours.

Garlic breath

Why does something so good smell so bad? Remember, if it weren't for this odor, there wouldn't be benefits. So if you don't like the smell, keep the garlic uncut and whole. Once bruised, its pungent odor is released.

Some odor fighters:

Eat fresh apples and chew on an orange skin or coffee bean.
Sip cinnamon tea.
To remove garlic smell on the hands, rub them with lemon and salt, then rinse with water.

Some information about your heart

2011-01-13T00:31:00.003+08:00

Here are some ways to protect your heart as mentioned in Men's Health.

1) Give yourself a good scare. Just to get it to race.

2) Donate your blood. Not only it helps others but at the same time it reduces the level of iron in your body and helps oxidize the fats.

3) Drink soya milk. It helps lowers LDL, repairs artery walls and promotes fat breakdowns.

4) Eat breakfast everyday.

5) Eat beans to lower your cholesterol.

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What are the tests for heart disease?

1. Blood tests - This analyses cholesterol levels, kidney and liver function and diabetes mellitus. It can also confirm if you are having a heart attack if you are experiencing chest pain

2. Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Identifies abnormal heart rhythm and evaluates if symptoms of chest discomfort are due to heart disease.

The patient will be asked to lie on a bed and electrodes will be placed on his chest, arms and legs. These electrodes help to detect the electrical activity of the heart. Patient can breathe normally during the procedure, but should avoid moving or talking to prevent distortion of test results. This test takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Chest x-ray - Diagnoses abnormalities in cardiovascular and pulmonary systems - heart, lungs and blood vessels.

4. Exercise Stress Test - This assesses the response of the heart to increased workload and demand for blood supply during exercise or exertion (pictured above).

Electrodes are placed on the patient's chest for ECG monitoring before the test. The patient's ECG and blood pressure will be taken at rest. Patient will then be asked to walk on the treadmill machine. The speed and gradient of the slope will increase every 3 minutes to stress the heart gradually.

During the test, patient's blood pressure, heart rate, ECG and general condition will be monitored closely. Patient should inform the doctor to stop the test at any time if they are feeling tired, unwell or unable to continue. The procedure takes up to 1 hour, inclusive of preparation time.

5. Calcium Score on CT scan - Detects the amount of calcification in the coronary arteries. This test detects coronary artery disease at an early stage when there are no symptoms and helps to determine its severity.

The technologist begins by positioning you on the computed tomography (CT) examination table, usually flat on your back. Straps and pillows may be used to help you maintain the correct position and to hold still during the scan.

Electrodes for ECG will be attached to your chest to monitor your heart beats. This makes it possible to record CT scans when the heart is not actively contracting.

Patients are asked to hold their breath for a period of 10 to 15 seconds while images are recorded. You may also feel a little warm upon injection of the contrast, which should subside after a short while.

Heart screening is recommended for people around 40 - 45 years of age. However for people who have family related problems, they should start earlier at around 35 years of age.

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How to prevent heart diseases?

1) Stop smoking

2) Lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels

3) Raise HDL

4) Lower high blood pressure

5) Prevent diabetes, if not, control it

6) Maintain a healthy body weight

7) Eat healthy food

8) Exercise

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SSA Time Trials 2011

2011-01-09T13:44:00.000+08:00

1st AMSC Lifesaving Fiesta 2010

2010-11-05T21:30:00.000+08:00

Head Up Freestyle Relay

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2x25M Unassisted Tow

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9M Board Throw Rescue

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9M Line Throw Rescue

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4x25M Board Kicking Relay

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50M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube

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33rd NLSC Championships 2010 - Open Water 2010 at Sentosa Siloso Beach

2010-09-20T09:02:00.001+08:00

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Beach Sprint Heats and Finals

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Beach Sprint Relay Heats and Finals

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Rescue Tube Rescue

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Beach Flags

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Eng Hui Zhen got into the top 5 positions!

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33rd NLSC Championships 2010

2010-08-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

4x50M Obstacle Swim Relay

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12M Line Throw

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4x50M Medley Relay

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100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins

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New Swimming Programme

2010-07-05T20:34:00.000+08:00

There is a new swimming programme rolled out by the National Water Safety Council in 5th July 2010. It is known as SwimSafer. It aims to imbue the swimmers skills that they need in order to swim in a fun and safe way.

There are a total of 6 stages with each stage comprising of 6 skills set.

They are "Entry and Exit"; "Scull and Body Orientation"; "Underwater Skills"; "Movement / Strokes"; "Survival Skills"; and "Knowledge"

The 6 stages are known as "Stage 1"; "Stage 2"; "Stage 3"; "Bronze"; "Silver"; and "Gold".

The outlines for the various stages mentioned above are taken from the SwimSafer Programme Outline.

Stage 1: Introduction to Water Skills.

The objective is for your child to gain confidence and develop independence in the water, as well as learn general and deep end water safety. Techniques taught include forward and backward movement, entering and exiting the pool safely, and introduction to personal water survival skills.

Stage 2: Fundamental Water Skills.

General skills development will include unassisted step entry into water, sculling, feet-first surface dives, personal water safety skills and water safety awareness in an aquatic environment. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 25 metres of continuous swim.

Stage 3: Stroke Development Skills.

Principles of personal water survival and basic rescue skills will be taught. Your child will demonstrate proficiency in sculling, underwater skills, and the use of Personal Floatation Device. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 50 metres of continuous swim.

Bronze: Personal Water Survival and Stroke Improvement Skills.

Development of your child's stroke techniques will be a focus here, along with coordinated breathing in deep water while swimming 100 metres. Principles of water craft safety will be introduced, as well as continual work on rescue and personal water survival skills.

Silver: Intermediate Personal Water Survival and Stroke Refinement Skills.

Fundamental of diving will be introduced. Development of rescue skills and personal water survival skills also continue at more advanced levels. Your child will be required to demonstrate efficient stroke techniques to complete Silver stage before progressing to Gold stage.

Gold: Advanced Personal Water Survival and Swimming Skills Proficiency.

Your child will be required to perform strokes with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over 400 metres. Rescue skills and water safety knowledge will focus on lifesaving readiness. Standing dive and advanced personal water survival skills will continue to be taught.

11th NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championships 2010

2010-06-19T23:59:00.000+08:00

March Past @ NUS SRC

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200M Obstacle Swim

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4x50M Obstacle Swim Relay

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50M Manikin Carry

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12M Line Throw

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4x25M Manikin Relay

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4x50M Medley Relay

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200M Super Lifesaver

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100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins

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Team A2 @ NUS 2010

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Congratulations!!

2010-06-04T22:09:00.002+08:00

Congratulations to all who have passed their SLSS Bronze Medallion Award Test and SLSS CPR Award Test.

Jerome Tan; Benjamin Yew; Dion Lee; Ho Meng Jian; Ralsay Yeo; Ashley Tan; Joel Ang; Bjorn Lim; Low Shiuan Kae; Alvin Tan; Low Jian Liang; Arron Yap; Derek Ang; Hamkah; Elroy Tan; Kwok Mei Hui; Eng Hui Juan; Samantha Lee; Eunice Soh; Eronica Lim.

Congratulations to all once again for your hard work and perseverance in becoming qualified lifesavers!!

Welcome to Team A2

2010-04-01T22:19:00.001+08:00

We would like to welcome some new members to the team.

Emily Wong; Samantha Lee; Josephine Tan; Lim Yu Ting; June Ling

Low Shiuan Kae; Jerome Tan; Benjamin Yew; Dion Lee.

Let's have a smashing time at the competitions this year!!

Team A2 Celebration Dinner 2009

2009-11-16T21:31:00.004+08:00

Team A2 had a dinner celebration at Cafe Windsor in Windsor Hotel to commemorate our maiden achievements in the competitions that were held earlier this year. Even though we did not win much medals, personal bests were made. Besides this, new members to the team were also introduced to everyone.

We would like to welcome Phua Chen Fei, Alvin Tan, Huang Guang En, Stella Lim, Kwok Mei Hui, Eng Hui Juan to Team A2.

Members present: Lee Sheng Wei, Wee Hong Ri, Wee Hong Yu, Alvin Tan, Huang Guang En, Joel Toh, Kira Wong, Seah Xiang Yu, Cham Jie Min, Chin Xun Kai, Kwok Mei Yun, Kwok Mei Hui, Eng Hui Zhen, Eng Hui Juan, Jocelyn Tan, Sandy Teo, Stella Lim, Vanessa Chung, Wong Xin Zhi.

Members absent with apologies: Leonard Ng, Eugene Chin, Matthew Ong, Koh Wei Jin, Andy Wee, Dickson Ng, Daniel Yeung, Phua Chen Fei, Phua Zheng Yi.

I have uploaded 3 documents which were written by 3 of our members which detailed our experiences at our maiden outings on lifesaving competitions 2009.

Team A2 @ RP 2009
Team A2 @ NUS 2009
Team A2 @ NLSC 2009

I have also uploaded a document which details our personal achievements.
Team A2 Achievements 2009

Pictures taken at the dinner would be uploaded shortly.

New Lifesaving Classes in November 2009

2009-10-13T00:52:00.002+08:00

Dear all,

1) Lifesaving 123 class will commence on November 4th 2009 Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm.

2) BM & CPR class will commence on November 7th 2009 Saturday 7.30pm - 9pm.

3) AM & Snr Resus class will commence on November 5th 2009 Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm.

Venue: Tampines Swimming Complex

Thai Commercials

2009-10-12T13:40:00.001+08:00

Funny Thai Commercials.

Peppermint Field Gel

KFC Commercial

Funny Coffee Commercial 1

Funny Coffee Commercial 2

Funny Coffee Commercial 3

Wall Ceiling

Don't need to understand what they are saying. Just picture it. The laughs might or might not come. (Depends on whether you get it or not...)

How your body position changes muscles activity?

2009-09-30T10:46:00.000+08:00

Extracted from exercise.com

* Leg extensions: Rotating the legs in different directions can target different areas of the quadriceps. With the toes pointed in, you'll activate more vastus lateralis and vastus medialis (muscles in the outer and mid thigh) while rotating the toes out increases activity in the rectus femoris (mid-thigh).

* Squats: Pointing the toes out or in doesn't effect quadriceps activity, but a wide stance can elicit greater activity in the inner thigh (adductor longus) and glutes. During deeper squats, the glutes become more active.

* Lat pulldowns and seated rows: While many experts and exercisers alike think that wide grip lat pulldowns elicit more from the lats and triceps, while a close grip activates more chest and rear delts, studies show that neither is the case. The studies also show that seated rows are better for targeting the upper back muscles (traps, rhomboids and lats) than lat pulldowns and that retracting the shoulder blades, which is something many of us are told to do, had no effect on muscle activity.

* Bench Press: Studies show that the triceps and front deltoids are most active during the bench press (compared to the chest and biceps) and that a wide grip (almost double shoulder-width apart) elicits greater muscle activity in the chest, shoulders, triceps and biceps.

* Pushups: Studies show that the chest and triceps are more active with a narrow hand position rather than a neutral or wide hand position.

* Abs: Studies show that doing crunches on an unstable surface elicits more muscle activation than doing them on the floor (although, if you use a stability ball, you'll want to position it under the lower back, rather than under the upper back). They also show that you can't target an 'upper' or 'lower' portion of the rectus abominis because it's actually one muscle and muscles cannot contract with only part of their length.

Changing position is something many of us do to shake up our workouts and make things a little more interesting. Change is always a good thing and knowing a little more about how it actually effects your body may help you focus those changes in new directions.

Top 5 Man Killers in Singapore

2009-09-05T03:42:00.000+08:00

Top 5 Man Killers in Singapore (Extracted from Men's Health Online)

Despite the tremendous leaps by medical sciences in the last few decades, the incidence of chronic disease has spiralled upwards and they are now the major contributors of mortality the world over. Not surprisingly these chronic diseases, like cancer, heart disease and stroke, share many of the same risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity and physical inactivity.

1. Cancer
Cancer tops the list of killers with every fourth reported death in Singapore being borne of a cancer-related cause. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Singapore men followed by colorectal and liver cancers.

Lung cancer is more common in Chinese males, especially from late 40s onwards. Carcinogens in cigarette smoke are the main initiators of lung cancer and it is estimated that 85 percent of lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoke. Smokers have a 10-fold greater risk of dying from lung cancer as compared with nonsmokers, and in heavy smokers, this risk increases to 15- to 25-fold.

Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Singapore, is also more common among Chinese males over 40. A family history of colorectal cancer, or familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome, puts an individual at a high risk and a history of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis have also been associated with an increased risk.

One way to prevent colorectal cancer is to reduce risk factors associated with the disease. It is believed that diets low in fibre and high in animal fats are linked with an increased risk. A fibre-rich diet (four to five servings of fruits and vegetables and a restricted, one to two daily servings, of meat, fish or poultry) lowers your risk. Eating less red meat, reducing smoking and alcohol consumption, and taking vitamin supplement containing foliates and calcium also lower your risk.

Rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhoea are the red flags to watch out for and most cases of colorectal cancer are curable if diagnosed in the early stage. Currently, more than half the patients die from the disease. One sure fire way of detecting colon cancer early, according to Dr Wong, is to go in for regular colonoscopy. A colonoscopic examination is recommended every five years after one’s 50th birthday.

Liver cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer among Singaporean males, making up close to 10 percent of all cancers. Established risk factors include chronic hepatitis B and C infection and chronic heavy alcohol consumption. This is one cancer that occurs more frequently in Singapore that in the developed western nations. The reason for this could be linked to the high prevalence of the hepatitis B virus in the local population. Dr Wong advises vaccination against hepatitis B as one of the ways to prevent this cancer. Furthermore, 1 in 25 men in Singapore regularly drink alcohol, over the long term these individuals are at an increased risk of developing alcoholic cirrhosis. Individuals with alcoholic cirrhosis are at an increased risk of developing hepatocellular cancer.

2. Hypertension
Hypertension is a silent killer that affects almost 30 percent of adult Singaporean men. “Hypertension is usually asymptomatic,” says Dr Poh Kian Keong, consultant cardiologist at the National University Hospital. “Very often, hypertension is picked up during a routine physical examination by a primary care physician or nurse. In most hypertensive patients, medications are required for optimal control.

However, adopting a healthy lifestyle should always be employed at the same time to better control the blood pressure. It can help to reduce the dose of medication required for good hypertension control. Dr Keong recommends that everyone should at least have their blood pressure (BP) checked once every year from age 21 and above, more frequently if there is a family history of hypertension or other coronary risk factors. An ‘opportunistic’ BP check, i.e., when a family doctor checks your BP whenever you consult him for any unrelated illness, also helps detect this killer early..

3. Heart Attack
When we clog our hearts with lipids and other gunk, it has to pump against an increased load to get the blood circulating in our bodies. Just like when your muscles bulge when you’re bench-pressing, your heart muscles increase in size when its forced to work harder against a load. Except you’re not building muscle here – the hypertrophied heart muscles have a higher requirement of blood and are thus prone to ischemic heart diseases.

Ischemic heart disease, in which the blood supply to the heart is compromised, is the second leading cause of death in Singapore, accounting for 18 percent of all deaths. Unfortunately, there are no sure-shot, quick-fire remedies that can be incorporated into a busy guy’s lifestyle to avert a heart attack. Adopting a long-term healthy lifestyle is the only way to prevent the onset of a heart attack. Lifestyle factors like not smoking, healthy eating habits with little fats, trans fats and cholesterol; less salt and sugar; and lots of fibres, vegetable and fruits, maintaining an ideal body weight and proper management of stress.

4. Stroke
Stroke is a manifestation of a cerebrovascular disease in which the blood supply to the brain is affected. It is presently the fourth leading cause of death in Singapore, accounting for approximately 10 to 12 percent of all deaths. Stroke can present itself in many forms – as a minor episode lasting less than 24 hours called transient ischemic attack (TIA), or a life threatening or disabling event that can even cause death.

“Heart conditions such as irregular heartbeats and heart attack put a person at an increased risk of a stroke,” cautions Dr Bernard Chan, a Consultant in the Neurology Division at NUH. Additionally, vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels and lifestyle practices such as smoking and a sedentary lifestyle also increases one’s risk. People who have experienced a TIA, a brief stroke-like episode such as weakness on one side of body, speech difficulty or visual loss but completely recover within a few minutes, are at particularly high risk of suffering from a complete stroke with permanent brain injury within the next few days. TIA victims should immediately consult their physicians to undergo further investigations and start appropriate treatment to prevent a stroke from occurring, cautions Dr Chan.

“Quit smoking, exercise regularly and stick to a healthy diet with more vegetables and fruit and less fat and carbohydrates,” suggests Dr Chan. This, together with regular health checks, especially at or above the age of forty, to screen for the presence of risk factors and regular treatment and follow up if you do suffer from any conditions is the best way to reduce the occurrence of these diseases.

5. Diabetes Mellitus
In Singapore, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is 8.2 percent, with the Indians making up the bulk of that number. Diabetes mellitus is associated with high blood glucose levels; the elevated glucose level if left untreated can wreak havoc in almost every organ of the body. The long-term sequels to the disease include diseases of the heart, kidneys, and can cause blindness and even affect the nervous system. It is currently the eighth commonest cause of death accounting for 3 percent of all deaths in Singapore. Moreover, diabetes is one of the major contributors to ill health and is associated with a three-fold increase in mortality, mainly due to cardiovascular disease. Our genes play an important role and thus a family history of diabetes increases susceptibility to the disease. A simple blood test can detect diabetes; early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of diabetes can prevent or delay the progression of the major chronic complications. In our body the hormone insulin is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels. One would assume that a diabetic individual would have low insulin levels. But, in patients with Type-2 diabetes, the more common form of the disease that occurs in middle-aged individuals, the converse is true. What actually happens is that as a person becomes obese, their insulin requirement increases, consequently the body steps up its insulin production to meet the hiked up demand. Although initially a person is able to meet the increased requirement but as the individuals weight continues to increase the insulin demand simultaneously rises, until a stage is reached when the body despite producing more than the normal amount of insulin is unable to close the gap between insulin requirement and insulin production. At this stage, the blood glucose levels start rising and the person is diagnosed as diabetic.

Consequently, even modest weight loss can have a substantial impact in preventing diabetes; this is especially true for the 6.4 percent of the Singapore population who are obese. The Singapore Ministry of Health’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Diabetes Mellitus 2006 underlines the importance of making individuals, at high risk for developing diabetes, aware of the importance of regular physical activity and weight loss.

Aqua Inhabitants

2009-09-04T00:10:00.000+08:00

The information below was printed in The New Paper on Tuesday 4th of August 2009

Wildlife that resides near water pockets. It could be found at beaches in Singapore.

1) Sea Snakes

They swim with their flat tails. They have no gills so they must rise to the surface for air but can remain underwater for hours. They are usually found in warm coastal waters.

2) Stone Fish

They can grow to about 30 - 40cm long. They have tough dorsal fin spines that can act like hypodemic needles and penetrate thick soled shoes. These inject a neurotoxin venom that can kill. It is understood that they use their spines for self-defence and not for hunting prey. They can be found in tide pools and shallow waters of tropical seas.

What to do to avoid them:
- Shuffle feet when walking in shallow water to give the fish time to escape.
- Wear rubber boots for protection.

What to do if stung:
- Apply tourniquet above the site of the sting and raise the affected area.
- Remove any broken spines, clean the wound, encourage bleeding.
- Dipping the affected area in warm water can help relieve pain.
- Seek medical attention.

3) Blue-ringed Octopus:

They are not aggressive and tend to avoid confrontation. If they are unable to avoid, they eject a neuromuscular venom that causes paralysis. They can be found in shallow reefs, in coral rock pools and in tidal pools.

Advice:
- Victims can be saved if artificial respiration begins quickly. The only treatment is ongoing artificial respiration until the poison dissipates. (Usually in 24 hours)
- Symptoms include nausea, vision loss and blindness, loss of sense, loss of motor skills, repiratory arrest.

4) Poisonous Crabs

Their toxins cannot be destroyed by cooking and are extremely potent. The toxins are in the flesh and cannot be transmitted if one is pinched by the claws.

Advice:
- Most of them have bright warning colours.
- Any food coming into contact with toxic crabs should be discarded.

Overall Results for NLSC 09

2009-08-31T21:31:00.002+08:00

The overall results for National Life Saving Championships 2009 which was concluded on 16th August 2009 is now out. Click here to download it. The download link is available for 7 days as of today. Should you want to get it after the time limit, do contact me and I will restore the link.

2nd August 2009

2009-08-05T23:10:00.004+08:00

This is the third competition which we participated in. The National Life Saving Championships Still Water. It is the premier competition held in Singapore whereby the promising elites of the elites were hand picked from the various organizations to be trained and to represent Singapore in the International stage for Life Saving!!! Team A2 will surely learn from this experience and grow from strength to strength!! Go Team A2!!!

~*~ Click here for photos ~*~

200M Obstacle Swim - Meiyun

Watch E1 200M Obstacle Swim - Meiyun in Sports

200M Obstacle Swim - Daniel

Watch E2 200M Obstacle Swim - Daniel in Sports

4x50M Obstacle Swim Relay - Dickson, Joel, Zheng Yi, Kira

Watch E4 4x50M Obstacle Swim Relay - Dickson, Joel, Zheng Yi, Kira in Sports

50M Manikin Carry - Weijin

Watch E6 50M Manikin Carry - Weijin in Sports

100M Manikin Carry with Fins - Andy

Watch E8 100M Manikin Carry with Fins - Andy in Sports

Line Throw - Theresha

Watch E11 Line Throw - Theresha in Sports

4x25M Manikin Relay - Kira, Joel, Daniel, Zheng Yi

Watch E17 4x25M Manikin Relay - Kira, Joel, Daniel, Zheng Yi in Sports

4x50M Medley Relay - Dickson, Kira, Zheng Yi, Joel

Watch E19 4x50M Medley Relay - Dickson, Kira, Zheng Yi, Joel in Sports

100M Manikin Tow with Fins - Daniel

Watch E24 100M Manikin Tow with Fins - Daniel in Sports

Please click here for all of the videos.

27th June 2009

2009-08-05T22:55:00.005+08:00

This is our 2nd competition for Team A2. Even though we had many DQs, I believe that we will learn from it and not let the experience get wasted. Go Team A2!!!

~*~ Click here for photos ~*~

200m Obstacle Swim Race - Leonard

Watch NUS E2a (27062009) in Sports

200m Obstacle Swim Race - Derran

Watch NUS E2b (27062009) in Sports

4 x 50m Obstacle Swim Race Relay - Wei Jin, Matthew, Joe, Andy

Watch NUS E4a (27062009) in Sports

4 x 50m Obstacle Swim Race Relay - Bernard, Kira, Zheng Yi, Yan Jun

Watch NUS E4b (27062009) in Sports

50m Manikin Carry - Wei Jin

Watch NUS E6a (27062009) in Sports

50m Manikin Carry - Yong Seng

Watch NUS E6b (27062009) in Sports

100m Manikin Carry with Fins - Andy

Watch NUS E8a (27062009) in Sports

100m Manikin Carry with Fins - Derran

Watch NUS E8b (27062009) in Sports

4x25M Manikin Relay - Leonard, Yong Liang, Matthew, Andy

Watch NUS E10a (27062009) in Sports

4 x 25M Manikin Relay - Bernard, Kira, Zheng Yi, Yan Jun

Watch NUS E10b (27062009) in Sports

12M Rope Throw - Joe with Andy, Yong Seng with Yan Jun

Watch NUS E12 (27062009) in Sports

100M Rescue Medley - Leonard, Derran

Watch NUS E14 (27062009) in Sports

4x50M Medley Relay - Wei Jin, Andy, Joe, Leonard

Watch NUS E16a (27062009) in Sports

4x50M Medley Relay - Bernard, Kira, Zheng Yi, Yan Jun

Watch NUS E16b (27062009) in Sports

Super Lifesaver - Yong Seng

Watch NUS E18b (27062009) in Sports

100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins - Matthew

Watch NUS E20a (27062009) in Sports

100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins - Zheng Yi

Watch NUS E20b (27062009) in Sports>

Please click here for all of the videos.

20th June 2009

2009-08-05T22:33:00.005+08:00

The very first competition Team A2 participated in. Below are the videos which our guys and girls are slogging it out with the other teams. Kudos to all of you! I am very proud of all of you!

~*~ Click Part 1 and Part 2 for the photos ~*~

Women 50M Extended Chin Tow - Sandy with Jocelyn

Watch RP LS 123 E1 Women 50M Extended Chin Tow - Sandy with Jocelyn in Sports

Women 50M Extended Chin Tow - Hui Zhen, Xin Zhi

Watch RP Lifesaving Funfest 2009 (20062009) in Sports

Men 50M Extended Chin Tow - Xiang Yu with Sheng Wei, Dickson with Brandon

Watch RP LS 123 E2 Men 50M Extended Chin Tow - Xiang Yu with Sheng Wei, Dickson with Brandon in Sports

Men 50M Extended Chin Tow - Hong Yu with Jie Min

Watch RP LS 123 E2 Men 50M Extended Chin Tow - Hong Yu with Jie Min in Sports

Women 4x50M Extended Chin Tow Relay - Jocelyn, Xin Zhi,Vanessa, Sandy

Watch RP LS 123 E3 Women 4x50M Extended Chin Tow Relay - Jocelyn, Xin Zhi,Vanessa, Sandy in Sports

Men 4x50m Extended Chin Tow Relay - Dickson, Brandon, Xiang Yu, Sheng Wei

Watch RP LS 123 E4 Men 4x50m Extended Chin Tow Relay - Dickson, Brandon, Xiang Yu, Sheng Wei in Sports

Men 50M Manikin Carry - Derran

Watch RP BM E4 Men 50M Manikin Carry - Derran.mpg in Sports

Men 9M Line Throw Resure - Wei Jin with Andy

Watch RP BM E8 Men 9M Line Throw Resure - Wei Jin with Andy.mpg in Sports

Men 100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins - Matthew

Watch RP BM E12 Men 100M Manikin Tow with Torpedo Tube and Fins - Matthew in Sports

To view the rest of the videos, please click here.

Video Links

2009-07-01T23:24:00.002+08:00

Click Here for videos taken at RP Youth Lifesaving Funfest 2009

Click Here for videos taken at NUS Invitational 2009

17th batch of trained Lifesavers

2009-06-04T23:50:00.004+08:00

4th of June 2009.

The final 2 girls of the class graduated Lifesaving 123 to join the rest of the people who have completed theirs on 14th of May 2009. They will now embark on the journey to complete their next level with my 12th batch of BM & CPR.

Heartfelt congratulations to them on getting through their Lifesaving 123. My 17th batch of trained lifesavers.

7 girls and 4 boys. The first time I had a class in which the girls outnumbered the boys. I hope this will not be the last as I aim to introduce and train more girls in Lifesaving skills and knowledge.

Congratulations to:-
Vanessa Chung (Self-proclaimed Awesomest); Eng Hui Zhen; Eng Hui Juan; Chen Xuyan; Wong Xin Zhi; Samantha Lee; Joceyln Tan; Wee Hong Ri; Wee Hong Yu; Seah Xiang Yu; Shahron on getting past this 1st barrier of knowledge to progress onwards.

Click here to view the photos.

Understanding our body.

2009-06-02T23:22:00.000+08:00

Ever wondered how come our body reacts in such a way? Intrigued by our body? I have found 2 links here. Part 1 and Part 2. They can shed some light to us on some of the way our body behaves.

And also in conjuncture with the aim to promote good hand washing, this post can also serve as a reminder on how to wash hands properly. Do you know how to wash your hands?

Egg-Beater Kick

2009-06-01T23:19:00.001+08:00

In Lifesaving we have to use Egg-Beater Kick. I have found some sport science related to the kick. Click here to view. I have also found the video from youtube. Quite a nice kick which she performed...

Heart Attack; Cardiac Arrest; Stroke

2009-03-02T23:52:00.002+08:00

The following is adapted from Asiaone.com

In real life, attacks of the heart and brain do not announce themselves so dramatically as in a grimacing victim clutching the chest and kneels over. In fact, some warning signs of heart attacks and strokes are so easily dismissed or ignored that you might not even be aware that you or a loved one are in the throes of one until precious life-saving minutes are lost.

If you or someone you know experience any of the following tell-tale warning signs of heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest or stroke listed below, call an ambulance immediately. A life may depend on it.

Heart attack

During a heart attack (medically known as a myocardial infarction), blood flow to your heart gets cut off or blocked and the heart muscle starts to die. Warning signs that your heart is in trouble can crop up days or even weeks before an actual attack.

Since the red flags are easy to dismiss, it is important to be in tune with your body. A 'something's not right' feeling in your chest or stomach warrants a trip to the emergency room, as do these other heart attack symptoms: unusual fatigue; new, unexpected shortness of breath during everyday activities; nausea or vomiting; cold sweats; dizziness; a persistent burning sensation in the upper abdomen (similar to indigestion); dizziness or fainting; and pain in the jaw, throat, back, shoulder or arm that does not go away.

If you are having an attack, chewing an adult aspirin (or dissolve a crushed aspirin in water and drink it) can help restore blood flow until trained medical experts are able to administer clot-busting drugs. Heart surgery to improve the blood supply to the heart may eventually be needed.

Sudden cardiac arrest

Sometimes your heart's electrical system unexpectedly goes haywire, causing an arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation that abruptly stops your heart from beating. With no blood or oxygen pumping through your system, you quickly lose consciousness and collapse. This is usually the first sign that someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

As the name implies, the attack strikes out of the blue. The only warning signs may be a feeling of dizziness or a racing heart beat right before a bout. Still, most victims never know it is coming. Sudden cardiac death is only minutes away unless a normal rhythm is restored to your heart immediately via cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or a defibrillator, a device that delivers an electrical shock to your heart.

Many places like airports and fitness facilities are equipped with automated electronic defibrillators or AEDs that are easy enough for just about anyone to use. These can be lifesavers until trained medical help arrives.

While sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack (for one, the heart usually does not stop beating during a heart attack), a previous history of heart attacks is a major risk factor and heart attacks can trigger sudden cardiac arrest.

More than 80 per cent of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest have coronary artery disease or hardening of the arteries. The same factors that put you at risk of coronary artery disease - smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle and obesity - also increases your chances of a sudden cardiac arrest.

Stroke

If you suddenly find it hard to talk, move or focus, you may be having a stroke. Strokes occur when the blood supply flowing into your brain gets cut off either by a clot or a ruptured blood vessel. Within minutes, brain cells that control body functions like speech, vision and movement permanently die.

Recognising the warning signs is critical. In addition to blurred vision and slurred speech, you may experience an excruciating headache or feel dizzy or off balance. One side of your body may go numb or feel weak.

Some stroke victims experience transient ischemic attacks (TIA) months or years prior to a full-blown stroke. These 'mini strokes' occur when blood flow to the brain is reduced but not fully blocked, causing mild stroke-like symptoms that leave no lasting damage.

People who have experienced these warning strokes are 10 times more likely to one day have a full-blown stroke. Clot-busting drugs and blood thinners can help restore brain function, but only if treatment is given within three hours of a stroke.

Race against time

Time is the enemy for someone suffering from heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest or stroke. The faster medical help is provided, the greater the chance of survival.

The optimum time to get to a hospital if you are having a heart attack or stroke is within an hour of the start of symptoms, yet studies show people wait up to seven hours before seeking care. The reason: They wrongly hope their symptoms will go away or they are afraid they will look silly if they go to the hospital for something as 'minor' as gas or a headache.

With each untreated second, heart muscle or brain cells are irreversibly damaged and lost. Always get medical help immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the listed symptoms.

Do not call a friend or try to drive yourself to the hospital: Paramedics can begin treatment up to an hour sooner than if you arrive by car and those precious minutes may mean the difference between life and death.

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WARNING SIGNS

Heart attack

Something's not right feeling in your chest or stomach;
Unusual fatigue;
New, unexpected shortness of breath;
Nausea or vomiting;
Cold sweats;
Dizziness or fainting;
A persistent burning sensation in the upper abdomen;
Pain in the jaw, throat, back, shoulder or arm.

Cardiac arrest

It strikes out of the blue and the only warning signs may be:
A feeling of dizziness;
A racing heart beat.

Stroke

Recognising the warning signs is critical:
Blurred vision;
Slurred speech
An excruciating headache or feel dizzy or off balance;
One side of your body may go numb or feel weak.

13/12/2008 BCLS @ St John HQ

2009-02-21T02:18:00.002+08:00

Here is the link to the BCLS course which I sent some of my students to. Though the waiting time was long, I fully believe that it was an enriching experience for them. This is the first time where they get to practice on an electronic manikin. To test out how strong they were when they compressed the manikin and how powerful their breaths were! This was the time when I realised that some of them had really powerful lungs! Haha!

Before the test commences, I could see that some of them were really stressed. It was as if they were sitting for the O Levels. (No pun intended) A couple of them even told me that it was worse than preparing for the O Levels!

Nevertheless, congratulations to them for passing the BCLS Course with all of them getting near full marks during the Theory Test and doing quite well in the Practical Test.

Recipients of the BCLS Certification :- Apple Kwok; Soh Hui Qin; Randi Mak; Shirley Yeo; Joel Toh; Kira Wong; Joe Fong; Khairul; Loh Bowei; Tan Ka Jun

31/01/2009 Makan Session

2009-02-20T01:39:00.005+08:00

A CNY makan session was held at my place. Fun and laughter galore as the night wore on. Those who were there could probably remember how they stopped the lift door from opening. Poor Khairul was trapped in the lift and couldn't get out! Smart guy as he is, he took the lift to one floor below and walked up the stairs. Haha! ^_^

It had also been some time since I last saw Alcie. There was a cosplay convention going on earlier during the day and she was the compere. Hence was late for the makan session and turned up in a cute outfit. Too bad I could not get a snap shot of it though...

The session ended with the rest leaving and Joel, Wee Soon, Mei Yun and me playing Tai Dee and Bluff till quite late into the night. I can safely say that Wee Soon is a very good liar! He can lie without showing any emotions! Haha!

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Extra Information for you

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The information below are extracted from Asiaone Health.

Water myths

With so much health lore lurking on the Internet and other mass media, it's often hard to separate fact from fiction. Mind Your Body finds out what water beliefs are water-tight and what should be sunk.

1 Does drinking cold water burn more calories but affect your womb?

Dr Stanley Liew, consultant endocrinologist at Raffles Hospital, said: 'Drinking cold water may burn some calories but this is usually not significant enough to have any effect on body weight. Drinking cold water should not affect the womb unless one drinks a huge amount of cold water causing hypothermia or water intoxication, which is harmful to your body as a whole and not specifically the womb.'

2 Is it true that drinking mineral water exclusively will help one attain good skin?

Ms Jaclyn Reutens, a dietitian at Aptima Nutrition and Sports Consultants, said: 'No, it's not true. Good skin is attained through a healthy diet, exercise and adequate hydration. Drinking enough fluids helps to improve blood circulation and in the effective removal of toxins. The best beverages that meet hydration needs are water, milk, 100 per cent fruit juices and caffeine-free tea or coffee.'

3 Is one large glass of water first thing in the morning recommended?

Dr Lew Kian Hwa, registrar at Alexandra Hospital's Health For Life Centre, said: 'You can do that although most doctors would not recommend it. It is more of a lifestyle preference. It sort of jump starts your body by helping to flush your kidneys and rid your body of toxic substances.'

4 Is it good to drink water immediately after exercise?

Ms Png Weileen, head of sports nutrition at the Singapore Sports Council, said: 'It is important to replenish lost body fluid immediately after exercise to prevent progressive dehydration..

'For a short duration, low intensity exercise like a half-hour walk, drinking water is sufficient to replenish lost fluids. But if you are engaging in a long duration, high-intensity workout like wakeboarding or swimming for more than an hour, sports drinks would be a better choice. Ideally, fluids taken after exercise should not contain caffeine and alcohol as they exert a diuretic effect on the body, thus increasing urine production.'

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Get over that hangover - quickly
Too many late nights spent eating and drinking can lead to a hangover and exhaustion - both physically and mentally. So how do you speed up your recovery from a festive burnout? Mind Your Body spoke to the experts to find out.

1 Have another fix?
Bartender Jett Koh, 32, has heard of all kinds of folk remedies over the years from her customers at Muddy Murphy's Irish Pub.

She said these supposed "fixes" mostly involve either Bloody Mary cocktails (a mix of vodka and tomato juice) or a "hair of the dog" - yet another drink of whatever the person had the night before.

One concoction which supposedly cures headaches, she said, is a mix of Angostura bitters (a sort of pungent herbal beverage) and lime cordial.

However, she felt that remedies involving alcohol only put off a potential hangover till later.

To avoid a hangover altogether, her own advice is to drink in moderation and to have lots of water in-between drinks.

2 Eating right
Besides water, drinking fruit juice is a good idea as it contains vitamin C and antioxidants which strengthen the liver, said Dr Rupert See, senior physician at Raffles Medical.

Fructose in fruit juice, he said, can help increase the speed at which the body processes alcohol.

He added that the amino acids found in protein-laden food such as scrambled eggs can assist in the body's detoxification process.

Brown toast, which is high in vitamin B, and honey can also help raise blood-sugar levels to fight fatigue and to take away any jitters after a night of heavy drinking.

3 Medication
Medicines like paracetamol or aspirin can also be used to relieve hangover symptoms like headaches.

For those suffering from indigestion or heartburn, simple over-the-counter antacids can help as well, said Dr See.

4 Exercise
You may not feel up to it but some light exercise can help you along in your recovery.

Personal trainer Joan Liew suggests 20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking or light jogging to help re-energise your body. Swimming, too, can be a low-impact and relaxing way to recover.

If you have access to a gym, a light workout routine, lasting about 45 minutes to an hour, that exercises your major muscle groups can get your blood circulating again and boost your energy, she said.

Whatever the activity, remember to keep well-hydrated, especially if you have been drinking heavily the night before, she added.

5 Herbal remedies
Prepared as a drink, an American ginseng and chrysanthemum mix can help restore one's energy after a late night out, said senior physician Yu Zhe Kai of the Eu Yan Sang Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic at Plaza Singapura.

He said American ginseng can help replenish the body's vital energy, or qi, and the chrysanthemum can help reduce the body's internal heat accumulated due to lack of sleep.

Acupuncture can promote blood circulation and strengthen the body's flow of qi, he said.

For hangovers, a tea concoction comprising a mix of pueraria flower, Japanese raisin tree seed, bamboo shavings and lalang grass rhizome can help stop headaches and nausea.

In addition to "cooling" the body, this mixture also helps the body to discharge toxins through diuresis or the increased passing of urine.

Other herbal hangover remedies include mung beans and a vinegar drink that consists of white sugar and cooking vinegar. This latter concoction can help neutralise the alcohol consumed and help one sober up faster, Mr Yu said.