WAIST SIZE = % HEART RISK!
The circumference of your waist is important because it's a good indicator of how much abdominal, or visceral, fat you have — the fat you carry around your waist, including your belly. "When you have a lot of visceral fat, it releases inflammatory chemicals which have profound effects on other parts of the body. That includes an increased risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes," says public health expert Professor Tim Gill from the University of Sydney. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), regardless of your height or build, for most adults a waist measurement of greater than 94 cm for men and 80 cm for women is an indicator of the level of internal fat deposits which coat the heart, kidneys, liver, digestive organs and pancreas. Therefore, the larger the waist measurement, the higher risk of heart disease and stroke. If your weight measurement exceeds the WHO recommendation, it’s time to take a closer look at your lifestyle. Research shows that reaching and keeping to a healthy waistline cuts your risk of cardiovascular diseases. A healthy diet and a good exercise routine can go a long way towards a slimmer waistline and a heart healthier you!

WORLD PHARMACIST DAY: Marked worldwide on Monday 25 September 2017, the theme of this year’s day is “From research to healthcare: Your pharmacist is at your service". Over the years, the role of pharmacists has evolved from that of a provider of medicines to that of a provider of care.

At Accent Wellness, we too recognise, pay tribute and honour the varied contributions of pharmacists, from research to providing direct patient healthcare, as part of the day. As there is a growing demand for medication that is not commercially available, compounding pharmacists are increasingly taking on new challenges and establishing new roles as we ensure patients (and doctors) benefit from evidence-based clinical expertise. We have always believed all pharmacists deserve strong recognition for their vital healthcare role, and especially for our pharmacists at Accent Wellness Compounding Pharmacy for their determination in assuring the quality of innovative unique solutions that meet the demand of patient and prescriber in maximising therapeutic outcomes and improving the quality of life. <3

Suffering from fatigue, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, thinning hair and increasing abdominal fat? DO NOT BE A SLAVE TO YOUR HORMONES! While each woman's experience of menopause is unique, one thing is true for all women – Menopause presents an ideal opportunity for women to evaluate their personal health and improve their lifestyle. Ask our pharmacists today for unique solutions to combat all the negativity!

DID YOU KNOW -- Makeup, like anything else you expose your body to, can affect your health. Fortunately, according to the American Cancer Society, most problems that occur can be easily fixed! Read on to learn just how makeup and other beauty tools in your daily beauty regime can affect you: http://bit.ly/2gD9IXo

Ever wondered why your pets display lesions, flaky skin, bald patches and rashes?? This is commonly due to excessive scratching, licking or biting of a particular area by your pets, which can lead to secondary bacterial infections. Not to worry! These conditions can be improved by using the appropriate antibiotics, antifungal, anesthetics or anti-inflammatories.
At Accent Wellness Compounding Pharmacy, we offer topical treatments for dermatitis and wound care using specialized base(s) designed just for animal skin, providing optimal delivery of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The base is rich in fatty acids such as omega 3, omega 6 and conjugated linoleic acid which is able to assist in moisturising and improving the appearance of red, flaky and irritated skin. Contact us today to know more about customizing treatments for your furry beloved!

DID YOU KNOW -- Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient made in the body that supplies the energy required for a variety of functions and is especially supportive of tissues that require a lot of energy, such as the heart muscle, periodontal tissue, and the cells of the body's natural defense system. CoQ10 is reduced by the use of statin drugs. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that adequate supplementation with CoQ10 can reduce mortality rates by half in patients with moderate to severe heart failure. Ask our pharmacists today about quality supplements for maximal absorption!

"Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from" -- Jodie Foster

"Normal" blood test results are not necessarily OPTIMAL blood results. When you go for a blood test, your doctor may tell you everything is fine if your results all appear within the “normal” range, however, you still feel unwell and not 100% functionally optimal. In result because the results are “normal”, many individuals do not get treated for the signs and symptoms they are experiencing. The problem is that "normal" blood preference ranges represent the “average” populations of the patient’s age at that moment of time rather than the optimal level required to maintain perfect health. As the population becomes more dysfunctional, obese and suffers from more cardiovascular disease (e.g. strokes, heart attacks and diabetes), the “normal” range gets wider and wider. Therefore, understanding this concept is really the key in improving your health. This is even more so for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

Furthermore, checking your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels are merely not adequate enough to determine underlying cardiovascular risks. Additional tests such as hormone panels, C-reactive protein, fibrinogen should be performed to identify early cardiovascular disease which may lead to many potentially fatal complications. Early detection is a fundamental key to preventive medicine. Prevention is the medicine of the millennium and it is what the compounding pharmacy stands for.

Remember, normal is not optimal! Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you achieve optimal health to be the best you can be!

To all our muslim friends & family, colleagues, and work partners, in Malaysia and abroad, Accent Wellness would like to wish you the best for a happy, prosperous and meaningful SELAMAT HARI RAYA ADILFITRI.

We will be closed from Saturday 24th June to Tuesday 27th June 2017, and will resume business on Wednesday 28th June 2017. In the meantime, any concerns regarding diet and weight management, please do not hesitate to direct emails to our compounding specialists. Be safe and enjoy the celebrations!