Help, I’m pre-diabetic! The Kurang Manis Sugar, Less Podcast

Hello 2022! We welcome the new year with a special Korean podcast version of highlights from Season 1 of The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast, voiced by four students of one of South Korea's oldest private universities, Chosun University in Gwangju. The students were mentored by podcast co-hosts Nikki Yeo and Jasmine Low over a month, where they spent hours researching the topics, discussed as a group, translated articles from English to Korean (www.asiafitnesstoday.com/sugarless) and lent their voices to this recording. We hope this outreach will play a significant role in halving NCDs in the APAC region - as per Asia Fitness Today's MISSION 2030. -- Dr. Desmond Menon on Genes & Our Predisposition to Diseases of our Parents - Voiced by HaEun No, Administration & Social Welfare / Counselling Psychology Dr. Pran Yoganathan, Gastroenterologist Challenges Western Diet Norms with Steak and Eggs - Voiced by EunChong Shin, Chemistry Dr. James Muecke AM, Australian of the Year 2020 wants to put diabetes in remission - Voiced by EunSeo Yun, Chemistry Dr. YokeLi Ling on Sleep and Airway Centric Dentistry Voiced by Oh SoHyun, Nursing Science -- We hope you've enjoyed these bite-sized pieces of information on lifestyle diseases. Read the full interviews in English or Korean language here: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9233 ⚫️

Dentist Dr. YokeLi Ling details Sleep Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in this BONUS track. Listen to the full podcast by Dr. Ling on Sleep and Airway Centric Dentistry in Episode 8. ------------------ Links --------------------- Article: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9950 Click to visit The Kurang Manis Podcast website: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/kurang-manis/ Now available across all platforms wherever you get your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message

Meet Kuala Lumpur based Dr. YokeLi Ling, a passionate Sleep and Airway Centric Dentist who advocates prevention and rehabilitation of poor facial and jaw growth and development that results in dental misalignment, sleep disordered breathing, and compromised systemic health that could even lead to chronic diseases like hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes. She advocates for oral myofunctional therapy, incorporating it into the treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders, and dental sleep medicine for both children and adults. An inspiring episode that urges immediate action if you, your spouse or your child are mouth breathers. "I would like to introduce a broader concept of the dentist as an oral physician, a gatekeeper to the wellness of systemic health through the mouth" - Dr. YL Ling Join co-hosts Nikki Yeo and Jasmine Low in this chat to uncover the secrets to well-being. Dr. Ling has also kindly shared two lectures in the BONUS track (listen in the next track): Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Chronic Mouth Breathing caused by Stuffy Nose due to Allergies ------------------ Links --------------------- Article: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9950 Click to visit The Kurang Manis Podcast website: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/kurang-manis/ Now available across all platforms wherever you get your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message

Eye surgeon and Australian of the Year 2020 Dr. James Muecke AM speaks to us about his proposed change to Australia's dietary guidelines, why he's championing for a sugar tax and his work in raising awareness about Type 2 Diabetes - a lifestyle disease that could lead to the loss of sight. Dr. Muecke is from Adelaide. He began his career in Kenya, then returned to South Australia to become an eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer, starting both Vision Myanmar at the South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology in 2000, and Sight For All, an organisation which uses Australian and New Zealand eye specialists to train overseas doctors, a social impact organisation "aiming to create a world where everyone can see". — We also meet Dr YokeLi Ling, a dentist based in Kuala Lumpur who is passionately advocating Sleep and Airway Centric Dentistry and Oral Myofunctional Therapy. Dr. Ling will share more in the following episode of the podcast with co-hosts Nikki Yeo and Jasmine Low. — Our tradition continues where we introduce music from this region and we've chosen a song titled SUPERMAN by Tassie-based Mia Palencia who launched her career in Malaysia at the age of 14 as the other half of Sabahan jazz duo Double Take. Mia composed, produced and performed the opening night theme song for the Southeast Asian Games 2017, and continues her PhD research in Songwriting at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania and released her 7th album with her Australian jazz quartet, In Good Company. Visit www.miapalencia.com. — We welcome messages from our listeners, and invite you to send us a voice message if you have comments or feedback for our guests. Thank you. — More about The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast: www.asiafitnesstoday.com/kurang-manis • Read full article about Dr. James Muecke here: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/dr-james-muecke/?amp=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message

This is a PSA from Author and World Vision Ambassador Marilee Pierce Dunker about the World Vision Virtual #RunforChildren. Marilee is daughter to American missionary Dr Robert Pierce who founded World Vision in 1950 when he returned to America after travelling to China and Korea, where he encountered people living without food, clothing, shelter or medicine. She speaks to AsiaFitnessToday.com in Kuala Lumpur in May 2019 at the launch. Full interview and video footage here: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/world-vision-run-for-children/ ————— Sign up for the run: https://www.worldvision.com.my/run-for-children. Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children have 42 rights. These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and develop their full potential. When you sign up for #RunForChildren, you'll be running for the child on your bib - to ensure that their rights are protected! Your participation helps give children a safe and secure childhood

This podcast is an extension of a movie, that is still in production. Read more about why we're doing this here: https://move8warrior.medium.com/the-kurang-manis-podcast-5c4e0e3ac4f9. This recording was recorded on pitch day at the Motion Picture Association Asia Pacific Script to Screen Workshop Pitch Competition co-organised with Wildsnapper Films and FINAS held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in Feb 2019. Voices in this pitch include judges of the competition: • Zabrina Fernandez, Wildsnapper Films (facilitator) • U-Wei Haji Saari, film director • Stephen Jenner, VP Communications APAC Motion Picture Association • Jason Van Genderen, filmbreaker & creative agitator -- Since the film project has been delayed due to a certain pandemic, and with movement restricted in Kuala Lumpur, the producers decided to push on with this podcast, and keep the work going to spread awareness about health and wellness, in particular about non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, lung diseases, cancers, Alzeheimers and dementia. We call this Mission 2030 and our goal is to halve NCDs by year 2030 in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Enjoy this sneak peek into our pitch day, and do drop us a voice message if you'd like to share a personal story. -- Sincerely yours, Jasmine Low & Nikki Yeo Producers & Co-hosts, The Kurang Manis Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message

Curious questions from Malaysia's "biggest" standup comedian and debut wrestler, Papi Zak (www.thepapizak.com), to Australia's gastroenterologist and Instagram educator Dr. Pran Yoganathan (IG @dr_pran_yoganathan) who spoke with us on Episode 3. Dr. Pran elaborates on the expensive tissue hypothesis (ETH) which relates brain and gut size in evolution (specifically in human evolution). Join co-hosts Jasmine Low & Nikki Yeo as we learn bite-sized and informative science-backed data on gout, uric acid on a high protein diet, our gut and metabolic health.  Continue listening to the full episode, Ep. 4 with Papi Zak next. Like this? Subscribe to The Kurang Manis Podcast for future updates.  Website: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9039 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message

Introducing Papi Zak, well known in the comedy circuit in Malaysia and the “biggest” Malaysia has to offer, states his website. For over 12 years, he's written and performed material for his shows, and has fast established his quirky brand of humour and witty observations on the absurdities of every-day life. Zak was a former LiteFM and REDFM radio broadcaster and his comfortable presence in front of a camera has landed him screen work as the host of two television lifestyle programs – ‘The Halal Foodie' and ‘Happy Endings'. Zak is currently the brand ambassador for Mr. Potato. Papi Zak speaks to co-hosts Jasmine Low and Nikki Yeo about his fitness journey - how he shed over 30kg from his 160kg stature, his childhood as a third culture kid, his mother's amazing cooking, his quest to inspire others on the path towards fitness - just as he has and his relationship... with food! In this same episode, you'll hear the voices of Dr. Pran Yoganathan, gastroenterologist featured in the next episode and Dr. Desmond Menon, medical lab scientist from Ep. 2. Papi poses some curious questions Dr. Pran and together, we learn about satiety, cholesterol levels and gout. Follow us by subscribing to the AsiaFitnessToday.com website for updates on latest podcasts. In the tradition of AsiaFitnessToday.com's methods of using rhythm and movement as therapy, we introduce a comedy skit by Papi Zak at a TimeOut Kuala Lumpur show to seal off this episode. Enjoy! ⚫️

In this 3rd episode of The Kurang Manis Podcast, we meet Dr. Pran Yoganathan, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist based in Sydney. A passionate educator, a Mathematician-turned doctor who has lived in Sri Lanka, Africa, New Zealand and Australia, Dr. Pran wants to put the power in his patients' hands and provide them with data so that they can embark on their own journeys of self-healing using the philosophy of “let food be thy medicine”. Harnessing creative technology and 14,400 followers on Instagram @dr_pran_yoganathan, he stresses that his educational memes are not medical advice or recommendations, simply his opinions -- and rather strong science-backed opinions they are too! Find out why Dr. Pran's diet of choice - grass-fed steak and eggs has raised eyebrows and temperatures not just in the oven, but in conversation with peers as well. Ask him about butyrate and you'll get him all fired up and excited! Now, are WE ready to absorb the fact that we're meant to burn fat for energy and not glycogen? Let's save that for perhaps another episode. Joining co-hosts Jasmine Low and Nikki Yeo in this same episode are Dr. Desmond Menon, medical lab scientist featured in Ep. 2 Do Our Genes Predispose us to Diseases of our Parents and Malaysia's "biggest" stand-up comedian Papi Zak. ******* More about Dr. Pran Yoganathan ******* Graduating from medicine from the University of Otago in New Zealand, Dr. Pran is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physician (FRACP) and a member of Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA). He has accredited expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy as certified by the Conjoint Committee for the recognition of training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Pran works in the public and private sectors in Greater Sydney and has a strong interest in the field of human nutrition. He practices an approach to healthcare that assesses the lifestyle of the patient to see how it impacts on their gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Dr. Pran believes that the current day nutritional guidelines may not be based on perfect evidence and he passionately strives to provide the most up to date literature in healthcare and science to provide “Evidence-Based Medicine”. He is a strong motivator and aims to empower his patients to embark on a journey of self-healing using the philosophy of “let food be thy medicine”. Dr. Pran has a special interest in conditions such as Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GORD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal bloating. He takes a very thorough approach to resolve these issues using dietary manipulation In conjunction with an accredited highly qualified dietician rather than resort to long-term medications. ******* We hope you've enjoyed these bite-sized pieces of information. Read the full article: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9233 ⚫️

Gastroenterologist and hepatologist based in Sydney, Dr. Pran Yoganathan is an extremely passionate educator, a Mathematician-turned doctor who aims to empower his patients with data that can help them on a journey of self-healing using the philosophy of “let food be thy medicine”.  Read the article & listen to the full podcast out now: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9233 ⚫️

MOVEMENT • NUTRITION • SCIENCE Dr. Desmond Menon shares some of his findings from medical and lab studies on genes and how nutritional and fitness interventions were effective in making changes to a body's "plasticity" and performance. He was also the subject of his own experiment; from a long-distance runner of 69kg, to a body builder with 15% fat at 110kg. A Medical Laboratory Scientist with experience in academia and clinical pathology laboratories, Dr. Desmond Menon is Director/Founder of R3Gen, a medical research lab-based start-up. He is also Chief Scientific Officer of MyGenica, a health and wellness genetic testing company based in Singapore. In this Episode No. 2 of "The Kurang Manis Podcast" by AsiaFitnessToday.com, Dr. Desmond Menon speaks with co-hosts Jasmine Low & Nikki Yeo. Also included in this episode, is Dr. Desmond's Q&A with Nicol David, World No. 1 Squash Champion & The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time. Read the full interview with Dr. Desmond Menon here: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9138. For Spotify listeners - we are pleased to feature a song written by Singapore's great Jazz muso Jeremy Monteiro, dedicated to his aunt Lorna. Titled Lorna's Kitchen, we know for a fact that her Debal curry is divine. This episode is dedicated to Lorna - an amazing person whose fiery curry speaks volumes for her passion for life. We love you, Lorna! Learn more about The Kurang Manis Podcast: https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9039. Now streaming across all podcast platforms - Anchor.fm • Spotify • Apple podcasts • Google podcasts etc. Search for "The Kurang Manis Podcast". ⚫️

MOVEMENT | SPORT • Nicol David is a Malaysian from a small island called Penang. She held the position of World No. 1 Squash Champion for 108 consecutive months. On 2nd February 2021, with 318,943 votes, she was announced as The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time. The retired professional squash player, Datuk Nicol Ann David DB PJN DSPN KMN AMN (born on August 26, 1983) was officially ranked the number one female player in the world in January 1996 — a status that was never before held by an Asian woman. Nicol speaks to us from her second base in Colombia and opens up about mental health and how sports helped prepare her to be mentally strong during the 2020 pandemic. She spoke about her hometown Penang, her dad who was a former athlete himself, her mom's chilli crab curry, her siblings and being hyper active as a child, and her foundation for young women. We also spoke about Malaysians and their passion for food!  >p> Read the article: "Asia's squash darling Nicol David named The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time": https://www.asiafitnesstoday.com/?p=9003. Co-hosts Jasmine Low & Nikki Yeo are joined by medical lab scientist Dr. Desmond Menon from Perth, who posed a technical question to Nicol on an elite athlete's training. RHYTHM • At the conclusion of every show, we'll introduce music from singer-songwriters from the region and this round we introduce Amrita Soon was a young singer songwriter who had a dream of visiting Nashville, Tenneesee when she met Jasmine & Nikki, who then ran a music cafe and open mic events. She has since released two albums and performed in Malaysia, China, Nashville and even sang at the renowned Bluebird Cafe! Visit www.amritasoon.com to learn more about the singer.  We advocate rhythm & movement as therapy. Find out more about the Move8 fitness movement: www.move8.org. ⚫️

Hi! I'm Jasmine Low, I've been warned by my physician that I'm pre-diabetic and if I don't make changes to my lifestyle, I will be going down the path of having insulin resistance and will need to be on medication to manage it. I'm convinced I'll be able to find a solution and not go down the same path of my mother's- the person I'm currently carer for. It's no joke! So my BFF and coach Nikki Yeo suggested we try unravel the root problem. Join us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurang-manis/message