Rachel Gan

Rachel Gan is a registered pharmacist with over five years of experience in both community and hospital settings in the UK and Malaysia. Trained as a pharmacist in the UK, she strongly believes in the importance of patient education and counselling. She believes if patients are well-informed and understand their health conditions, the results of therapy will be greatly enhanced. She is the proprietor of ALIVE PHARMACY in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam.

Ask the Expert: Can Supplements Replace Real Food?

Question: I do not usually eat enough veggies, fruits, or nutrients daily to meet my recommended nutrient intake (RNI). Do you think it’s wise for me to take multi-vitamins then? I’m not sure if I should take multivitamins as they have been quite controversial, but my diet is definitely not hitting my RNI. Answer: Boosts your …

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Ask the Expert: What Can I Do About Common Prostate Problems?

Question: Hi there! Can you post more information about prostate symptoms and recommended remedies? A friend recommended GNC Saw Palmetto, should I give it a try? Answer: These days, the awareness about prostate health has increased. However, a lot of people still do not know the function of the prostate and how to maintain a healthy …

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Milk Thistle

Ask the Expert: Does Milk Thistle Help With Liver Diseases?

Question: I heard my friends telling me that milk thistle helps with liver diseases. Is this true? Answer: Although the Cochrane review concluded that the milk thistle or St Mary’s thistle (Silybum marianum, seed) has no statistically significant effect on liver diseases, it is still claimed as a reasonable complementary medicine to support the liver …

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Malaysians: Most Obese in South East Asia. Are You One of Them? Find Out Here

The epidemic of obesity has now reached an alarming stage with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. It is now recognised as one of the most important public health problems the world faces today. I used to think obesity was a disease of excess confined …

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