CHIA SEED MY LATEST IN

Suppose there is one addiction of sorts that I craved for every day. In that case, it must be those natural supplements that I have never been exhausted of trying and experimenting for the past 22 years since I was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML). Since then, I have tried all sorts of traditional supplements such as akar kayu and Ginseng, have seen all sort of Bomoh from Mokhtar Lintang to Gusti, taken all forms of drugs from hydroxyurea to morphine, attended all traditional Chinese sinsei such as acupuncture and traditional urut (not urut batin ar!) and the likes of it; have tried various type of exercises from Chi Qong, Tai Chi to Pilates and Yoga for breathing technique, stretching and relaxation. I have also experimented with various dieting forms, including Dr Adamo's Blood Type Diet and fresh vegetable juices that comprised green apples, bitter gourds, carrots, grapefruits, cucumbers, ginger, and beets, which I am currently taking. Each experiment lasted at least a year. Most of the experiments that are less than three years old have been shared in this blog.

Inevitably, when we live life to the extreme, our internal and bodily needs require servicing and overhauling, especially given my history of growing up. My teenage livelihood was filled with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant and various treatments for CML. Lifestyle in the 20s consisted of endless sleepless nights, being either overworked with meetings and deadlines, or overexerted with friends travelling, clubbing, and discoing. In the thirties, life was fanatically full of strenuous activities, including mountain climbing, duathlons, triathlons, and marathons, and for the past three years... Bootcamp!!

My latest in-thing now is in the Chia Seed and Mahkota Dewa but let us first talk about Chia Seed and dedicate another blog just on Mahkota Dewa.

We were only recently introduced to Chia Seeds by Nawal Aini Zulkifli's mom, who had started taking chia seed supplements a few months earlier. I was convinced of the benefits of Chia Seed after researching and reading about it to learn more. Convinced, I went to Jaya Grocer, Jaya Jusco, Cold Storage, and Tesco to search for it, but I failed. My MIL first bought her supplies online from a supplier in TTDI, but was conned when she was charged RM300 per kg. The chia seed should only cost approximately RM70 per kg. After searching for chia seeds at various markets and shops, I finally found a shop inside Tesco that sells them.

I bought and had a serving of two tablespoons before we decided to run the Borneo International full marathon. I read the background and history of Chia Seed, dated back to when the Aztec warrior only had the Chia Seed without any other food or supplements to last them during the war and during those days when a messenger had to go on foot to deliver essential messages from the palace to another county and was only fueled by the Chia seed. I put the Chia Seed to test and ran the 42.2km marathon......

If you have ever driven the Proton Exora CFE or the Proton Preve CFE, or if you have not tested the CFE engine, then the feel of driving another turbo engine is how the Chia Seed effect had on me while running. The rush of energy flowed through the vein, and the sudden acceleration of pace was unexpected, but that was how I felt. My body also recovers better when I am on one serving of Chia Seed daily. One serving comprised of 2 tablespoon full.

Dont take my word for it.. just google Chia Seed, read about it and try it out.. Somehow, it is not so easy to get the supply.. I bought my first supply at a small shop located at the Tesco, Mutiara Damansara. My MIL said, you can also buy it at Eco Green in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

If you have any other tips for better health and supplements.. do share it with us.