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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

WEEKLY MEETING (18TH APRIL <strong>2012</strong>)<br />

CHAIRED BY PP PE CHAN KAM FATT<br />

As President Andy Khoo was delayed <strong>by</strong> a business engagement, PP PE Chan<br />

Kam Fatt <strong>chaired</strong> the <strong>meeting</strong> and was assisted with the usual formalities <strong>by</strong><br />

Convener Rtn Tay Beng Chai. Members as usual sang the National Anthem and<br />

did the Royal Toast to The Agong. Some photos were not taken due to an issue<br />

with the club camera - my apologies.<br />

Rotary Year 2011-<strong>2012</strong><br />

Royal Patron<br />

Duli Yang Maha Mulia<br />

Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />

Board of Directors<br />

2011 – <strong>2012</strong><br />

President<br />

& Immediate Past President<br />

Andy Khoo<br />

M 016-226-4646<br />

F 03-6203-2877<br />

aakhoo@yahoo.com<br />

PE Chan Kam Fatt addressing the <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />

President Andy donated a cheque to<br />

Dr Chia Keng Boon, Director of Studies,<br />

Kolej Yayasan Saad.<br />

The S<strong>pe</strong>aker Dr Kent Woo with Rtn Freddy Chan.<br />

President Andy Khoo addressing the members.<br />

Prof. Dr. Ir. Noridah Ibrahim guest of Rtn Gerald Lee.<br />

Dato’ Dr Prakash flanked and his guest and PP Attan.<br />

President - Elect<br />

Past President Chan Kam Fatt<br />

M 019-313-9918<br />

ckf1999@gmail.com<br />

Honorary Secretary<br />

Past President Francis Chan<br />

M 019-212-8182<br />

francis1628<strong>chan</strong>@gmail.com<br />

Honorary Treasurer<br />

Bingley Sim Iskandar<br />

M 019-316-7713<br />

bingley.sim@cimb.com<br />

Membership Development<br />

Dato Dr Prakash Rao<br />

M 012-287-1845<br />

paykash@gmail.com<br />

Club Administration<br />

Tay Beng Chai<br />

M 012-210-5165<br />

bengchai.tay@taypartners.com.my<br />

Service Projects<br />

Mohd. Ajmal Khan<br />

M 012-321-0480<br />

ajmal@tm.net.my<br />

Public Relations<br />

Gerald Mahendran Lee<br />

M 012-320-7540<br />

gerald.m.lee@gmail.com<br />

Rotary Foundation<br />

Past District Governor<br />

Dato‘ Jimmy Lim Thaw Chay<br />

M 016-212-7697<br />

jimmylim3993@yahoo.com<br />

Fund-Raising<br />

Past President Lim Eng Ho<br />

M 019-337-6171<br />

T 03-9284-8139<br />

Fellowship<br />

Haji Mohamed Ridza<br />

bin Haji Mohamed Abdullah<br />

T 03-2092-4822<br />

ridzaabdullah@gmail.com<br />

In This Issue<br />

2. Announcements / Diary 3. Weekly Proceedings<br />

(Continued on page 4)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

ANNOUNCEMENTS / DIARY<br />

COMMITEE<br />

ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />

MEMBERSHIP<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

Meeting every 2nd<br />

Wednesday of the month<br />

CLUB<br />

ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />

S<strong>pe</strong>akers Roster<br />

DISTRICT<br />

ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />

Rotary International<br />

Themes & Months<br />

CLUB ADMINISTRATION<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

Meeting every 1st Wednesday<br />

of the month (immediately<br />

after luncheon <strong>meeting</strong>).<br />

SERVICE PROJECTS<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

Meeting every 3rd and 4th<br />

Wednesday of the month<br />

(immediately after club<br />

<strong>meeting</strong>)<br />

INT. SVC COMMITTEE<br />

Sister Club Installations:<br />

Bangkok - TBA<br />

Hatyai Nakarin - TBA<br />

Wednesday, 18 April <strong>2012</strong> | Issue 27 | Page 2<br />

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ATTENDANCE / ON DUTY<br />

RCKL Rotarians: 35<br />

Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

WEEKLY PROCEEDINGS<br />

RCKL Rotarian<br />

Make Ups:<br />

None<br />

Convener:<br />

Rtn Tay Beng Chai<br />

Sergeant-At-Arms: None this week<br />

National Anthem: Rtn Tay beng Chai<br />

INVITED GUESTS<br />

None this week<br />

VISITING ROTARIANS<br />

None this week<br />

GUESTS OF THE CLUB<br />

None this week<br />

INVITED ROTARACT CLUB OF KUALA LUMPUR<br />

None this week<br />

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY<br />

The Object of Rotary is to<br />

encourage and foster the ideal of<br />

service as a basis of worthy<br />

enterprise and, in particular, to<br />

encourage and foster:<br />

FIRST. The development of<br />

acquaintance as an o<strong>pp</strong>ortunity<br />

for service;<br />

SECOND. High ethical standards<br />

in business and professions, the<br />

recognition of the worthiness of all<br />

useful occupations, and the<br />

dignifying of each Rotarian's<br />

occupation as an o<strong>pp</strong>ortunity to<br />

serve society;<br />

THIRD. The a<strong>pp</strong>lication of the<br />

ideal of service in each Rotarian's<br />

<strong>pe</strong>rsonal, business, and<br />

community life;<br />

FOURTH. The advancement of<br />

international understanding,<br />

goodwill, and <strong>pe</strong>ace through a<br />

world fellowship of business and<br />

professional <strong>pe</strong>rsons united in the<br />

ideal of service.<br />

THE FOUR-WAY TEST<br />

Of the things we think, say or do:<br />

1) Is it the TRUTH?<br />

2) Is it FAIR to all<br />

concerned?<br />

3) Will it build GOODWILL<br />

and BETTER<br />

FRIENDSHIPS?<br />

4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to<br />

all concerned?<br />

Wednesday, 18 April <strong>2012</strong> | Issue 27 | Page 3<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 1)<br />

INFORMATION<br />

Rtn Ridza presenting a<br />

plague to Dr Chia Keng Boon.<br />

Members lunching before the <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />

Cancer can be cancelled<br />

Just take a few minutes and it is<br />

worth reading... whether U believe<br />

it or not...<br />

Please read the contents below &<br />

pass to your friends.<br />

Three ty<strong>pe</strong>s of asparagus on a<br />

shop display, with white<br />

asparagus at the back and green<br />

asparagus in the middle. The<br />

plant at the front is Ornithogalum<br />

pyrenaicum, is commonly called<br />

wild asparagus,<br />

Members lunching before the <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />

AGENDA<br />

· General Updates<br />

· Announcements<br />

· Today’s Highlights<br />

· Dr. Kent Woo - Allergies & Immunology<br />

President Andy Khoo telling a joke<br />

at the close of the <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />

Updates – Monthly Calendar<br />

· 11 April - no Club Lunch as public holiday declared for<br />

Agung’s installation.<br />

· 18 April - Dr. Kent Woo, Shangrila KL<br />

· 25 April - NO Wednesday lunch but moved to:<br />

- 26 April dinner, 7pm, RM60/pax<br />

- KLGCC China Treasures Halal<br />

· Dato Sri Idris Jala on Malaysia’s Economic Transformation<br />

Progam<br />

· Need to pre-register as we booked 100 pax. IWCKL 1 table.<br />

Announcements : Events<br />

· 20 April - Wesley Methodist School Interact IU day from 3pm<br />

in Sentul.<br />

· 21 April - Sri Bintang Utara School Interact IU day from 2pm<br />

in Shamelin.<br />

Several years ago, I had a man<br />

seeking asparagus for a friend<br />

who had cancer. He gave me a<br />

photocopied copy of an article,<br />

entitled, `Asparagus for cancer '<br />

printed in Cancer News Journal,<br />

December 1979.<br />

I will share it here, just as it was<br />

shared with me: 'I am a<br />

biochemist, and have s<strong>pe</strong>cialized<br />

in the relation of diet to health for<br />

over 50 years.<br />

Several years ago, I learned of the<br />

discovery of Richard R.Vensal,<br />

D.D.S. that asparagus might cure<br />

cancer. Since then, I have worked<br />

with him on his project. We have<br />

accumulated a number of<br />

favorable case histories.<br />

Here are a few examples:<br />

Case No. 1, A man with an almost<br />

ho<strong>pe</strong>less case of Hodgkin's<br />

disease (cancer of the lymph<br />

glands) who was completely<br />

incapacitated.<br />

(Continued on page 5)<br />

(Continued on page 5)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 4)<br />

· 28 April – Sungai Lui RCC English language prep for Primary<br />

School Children, 9am-12pm.<br />

· 6-9 May – RI Convention Bangkok<br />

· 18 May – D3300 Foundation night, Bkt Jalil.<br />

· 19 May – Sungai Lui RCC Carnival & Med Clinic<br />

· 29 June – RC Phuket Installation (HorstW)<br />

· 15 July – RCKLDR Installation dinner at Shangrila KL Hotel,<br />

RY<strong>2012</strong>-13<br />

Recent Events<br />

6/7 April – Golf with RC Raffles City, <strong>by</strong> Mohd Ridza & Frank Lim @<br />

Tropicana/Saujana.<br />

(Continued from page 4)<br />

Within 1 year of starting the<br />

asparagus therapy, his doctors<br />

were unable to detect any signs of<br />

cancer, and he was back on a<br />

schedule of strenuous exercise.<br />

Case No. 2, A successful<br />

businessman, 68 years old, who<br />

suffered from cancer of the<br />

bladder for 16 years, and after<br />

years of medical treatments,<br />

including radiation without<br />

improvement, he went on<br />

asparagus. Within 3 months,<br />

examinations revealed that his<br />

bladder tumor had disa<strong>pp</strong>eared<br />

and that his kidneys were normal.<br />

Case No. 3, A man who had lung<br />

cancer. On March 5th 1971, he<br />

was put on the o<strong>pe</strong>rating table<br />

where they found lung cancer so<br />

widely spread that it was<br />

ino<strong>pe</strong>rable. The surgeon sewed<br />

him up and declared his case<br />

ho<strong>pe</strong>less. On April 5th he heard<br />

about the asparagus therapy and<br />

immediately started taking it. By<br />

August, x-ray pictures revealed<br />

that all signs of the cancer had<br />

disa<strong>pp</strong>eared. He is back at his<br />

regular business routine. *<br />

*Case No. 4, A woman who was<br />

troubled for a number of years<br />

with skin cancer. She finally<br />

develo<strong>pe</strong>d different skin cancers<br />

which were diagnosed <strong>by</strong> asking<br />

s<strong>pe</strong>cialist as advanced. Within 3<br />

months after starting on<br />

asparagus, her skin s<strong>pe</strong>cialist said<br />

that her skin looked fine and no<br />

more skin lesions. This woman<br />

reported that the asparagus<br />

therapy also cured her kidney<br />

disease, which started in 1949.<br />

(Continued on page 6)<br />

(Continued on page 6)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 5)<br />

13 April – Research Awards, GoH HRH Sultan Selangor, Istana Hotel<br />

KL.<br />

(Continued from page 5)<br />

She had over 10 o<strong>pe</strong>rations for<br />

kidney stones, and was receiving<br />

government disability payments<br />

for an ino<strong>pe</strong>rable, terminal, kidney<br />

condition. She attributes the cure<br />

of this kidney trouble entirely to<br />

the asparagus.<br />

I was not surprised at this result,<br />

as `The elements of Materia<br />

Medica', edited in 1854 <strong>by</strong> a<br />

Professor at the University of<br />

Pennsylvania stated that<br />

asparagus was used as a popular<br />

remedy for kidney stones. He<br />

even referred to ex<strong>pe</strong>riments, in<br />

1739, on the power of asparagus<br />

in dissolving stones.<br />

14 April – Sungai Lui RCC English language prep day 2 for Primary<br />

School children.<br />

We would have other case<br />

histories but the medical<br />

establishment has interfered with<br />

our obtaining some of the records.<br />

I am therefore a<strong>pp</strong>ealing to<br />

readers to spread this good news<br />

and help us to gather a large<br />

number of case histories that will<br />

overwhelm the medical skeptics<br />

about this unbelievably simple and<br />

natural remedy. For the treatment,<br />

asparagus should be cooked<br />

before using, and therefore<br />

canned asparagus is just as good<br />

as fresh.<br />

I have corresponded with the two<br />

leading canners of asparagus,<br />

Giant Giant and Stokely, and I am<br />

satisfied that these brands contain<br />

no <strong>pe</strong>sticides or preservatives.<br />

* * PROCEDURE:<br />

1) Place the cooked asparagus in<br />

a blender and liquefy to make a<br />

puree, and store in the<br />

refrigerator.<br />

(Continued on page 7)<br />

(Continued on page 7)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 6)<br />

(Continued from page 6)<br />

2) Give the patient 4 full<br />

tablespoons twice daily, morning<br />

and evening.<br />

<strong>2012</strong>/13 Rotary Installation Charity Banquet on Sunday 15th July,<br />

<strong>2012</strong> at Shangrila Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.<br />

Tan Sir Rainer Althoff informed members to block their calendar on<br />

15th July for this Installation Dinner Event at The Shangri-La. It<br />

will be a grand event befitting to our club.<br />

The programme for the Banquet will be interesting and entertaining,<br />

with an eight course Chinese-English fusion dinner and a<br />

<strong>pe</strong>rformance <strong>by</strong> renowned entertainers.<br />

The projects planned for the new rotary year are as follows:<br />

1. To provide and equip the kitchen, dining hall and the laundry area<br />

for the rotary BRDB Childrens’ Residence, a new home for 100<br />

abandoned children in Sri Kembangan, Serdang.<br />

2. To promote good health and exercise through provision of ski<strong>pp</strong>ing<br />

ro<strong>pe</strong>s to rural and urban disadvantaged children and obese <strong>pe</strong>ople<br />

which will help to prevent increasing health risk from Heart, Diabetes,<br />

Cancer and other Sickness.<br />

3. To provide a fund named “Rotary Cancer Aid Fund” to provide aid<br />

for drugs and treatment for cancer victims.<br />

4. To provide annual scholarships for children from low income<br />

families.<br />

5. To provide assistance to the handica<strong>pp</strong>ed, disadvantaged and old<br />

folks to our community through the project “My Wish”.<br />

(Continued on page 8)<br />

Patients usually show some<br />

improvement in from 2-4 weeks. It<br />

can be diluted with water and<br />

used as a cold or hot drink. This<br />

suggested dosage is based on<br />

present ex<strong>pe</strong>rience, but certainly<br />

larger amounts can do no harm<br />

and may be needed in some<br />

cases.<br />

As a biochemist I am convinced of<br />

the old saying that `what cures<br />

can prevent'. Based on this theory,<br />

my wife and I have been using<br />

asparagus puree as a beverage<br />

with our meals. We take 2<br />

tablespoons diluted in water to<br />

suit our taste with breakfast and<br />

with dinner. I take mine hot and<br />

my wife prefers hers cold.<br />

For years we have made it a<br />

practice to have blood surveys<br />

taken as part of our regular<br />

checkups.<br />

The last blood survey, taken <strong>by</strong> a<br />

medical doctor who s<strong>pe</strong>cializes in<br />

the nutritional a<strong>pp</strong>roach to health,<br />

showed substantial improvements<br />

in all categories over the last one,<br />

and we can attribute these<br />

improvements to nothing but the<br />

asparagus drink...<br />

As a biochemist, I have made an<br />

extensive study of all as<strong>pe</strong>cts of<br />

cancer, and all of the proposed<br />

cures. As a result, I am convinced<br />

that asparagus fits in better with<br />

the latest theories about cancer.<br />

(Continued on page 8)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 6)<br />

(Continued from page 6)<br />

2) Give the patient 4 full<br />

tablespoons twice daily, morning<br />

and evening.<br />

<strong>2012</strong>/13 Rotary Installation Charity Banquet on Sunday 15th July,<br />

<strong>2012</strong> at Shangrila Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.<br />

Tan Sir Rainer Althoff informed members to block their calendar on<br />

15th July for this Installation Dinner Event at The Shangri-La. It<br />

will be a grand event befitting to our club.<br />

The programme for the Banquet will be interesting and entertaining,<br />

with an eight course Chinese-English fusion dinner and a<br />

<strong>pe</strong>rformance <strong>by</strong> renowned entertainers.<br />

The projects planned for the new rotary year are as follows:<br />

1. To provide and equip the kitchen, dining hall and the laundry area<br />

for the rotary BRDB Childrens’ Residence, a new home for 100<br />

abandoned children in Sri Kembangan, Serdang.<br />

2. To promote good health and exercise through provision of ski<strong>pp</strong>ing<br />

ro<strong>pe</strong>s to rural and urban disadvantaged children and obese <strong>pe</strong>ople<br />

which will help to prevent increasing health risk from Heart, Diabetes,<br />

Cancer and other Sickness.<br />

3. To provide a fund named “Rotary Cancer Aid Fund” to provide aid<br />

for drugs and treatment for cancer victims.<br />

4. To provide annual scholarships for children from low income<br />

families.<br />

5. To provide assistance to the handica<strong>pp</strong>ed, disadvantaged and old<br />

folks to our community through the project “My Wish”.<br />

(Continued on page 8)<br />

Patients usually show some<br />

improvement in from 2-4 weeks. It<br />

can be diluted with water and<br />

used as a cold or hot drink. This<br />

suggested dosage is based on<br />

present ex<strong>pe</strong>rience, but certainly<br />

larger amounts can do no harm<br />

and may be needed in some<br />

cases.<br />

As a biochemist I am convinced of<br />

the old saying that `what cures<br />

can prevent'. Based on this theory,<br />

my wife and I have been using<br />

asparagus puree as a beverage<br />

with our meals. We take 2<br />

tablespoons diluted in water to<br />

suit our taste with breakfast and<br />

with dinner. I take mine hot and<br />

my wife prefers hers cold.<br />

For years we have made it a<br />

practice to have blood surveys<br />

taken as part of our regular<br />

checkups.<br />

The last blood survey, taken <strong>by</strong> a<br />

medical doctor who s<strong>pe</strong>cializes in<br />

the nutritional a<strong>pp</strong>roach to health,<br />

showed substantial improvements<br />

in all categories over the last one,<br />

and we can attribute these<br />

improvements to nothing but the<br />

asparagus drink...<br />

As a biochemist, I have made an<br />

extensive study of all as<strong>pe</strong>cts of<br />

cancer, and all of the proposed<br />

cures. As a result, I am convinced<br />

that asparagus fits in better with<br />

the latest theories about cancer.<br />

(Continued on page 8)<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 7)<br />

6. To implement activities to promote <strong>pe</strong>ace, and understanding with<br />

our pool of staff of different vocations and trades.<br />

We look forward to your su<strong>pp</strong>ort and we wish to see a full attendance<br />

of Club Members to our Charity Banquet.<br />

Su<strong>pp</strong>ort and Sponsorship form which show the various ways through<br />

which you can help our Club and su<strong>pp</strong>ort this Charity Banquet is<br />

available for the Club Secretary.<br />

More announcements will follow soon. Thank you.<br />

DISTRICT 3300 ASSEMBLY – 5 TO 9TH MAY AT IPOH<br />

Message from PP PE Chan Kam Fatt<br />

PP PE Chan Kam Fatt sharing the information on the upcoming<br />

District 3300 Assembly.<br />

Dear Incoming BODs,<br />

Please note the above Assembly organised mainly to provide Training<br />

to Incoming BODs in particular for PE Eng Ho, VP Rainer, Secretary<br />

Jeff Keow, Treasurer Thomas and all the other incoming BODs will be<br />

held on 30th March to 1st April, <strong>2012</strong> at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh. I advise<br />

and recommend that you register and attend this Assembly to learn or<br />

update about Rotary on subjects relevant to your Rotary Office for<br />

coming Rotary year <strong>2012</strong>-13. For your info, l will be registering and<br />

attending.<br />

(Continued from page 7)<br />

Asparagus contains a good su<strong>pp</strong>ly<br />

of protein called histones, which<br />

are believed to be active in<br />

controlling cell growth. For that<br />

reason, I believe asparagus can<br />

be said to contain a substance<br />

that I call cell growth normalizer.<br />

That accounts for its action on<br />

cancer and inacting as a general<br />

body tonic. In any event,<br />

regardless of theory, asparagus<br />

used as we suggest, is a<br />

harmless substance.<br />

The FDA cannot prevent you from<br />

using it and it may do you much<br />

good.. It has been reported <strong>by</strong> the<br />

US National Cancer Institute, that<br />

asparagus is the highest tested<br />

food containing glutathione, which<br />

is considered one of the body's<br />

most potent anticarcinogens and<br />

antioxidants.<br />

Please spread the news...<br />

...the most unselfish act one can<br />

ever do is paying forward all the<br />

kindness one has received even<br />

to the most undeserved <strong>pe</strong>rson *<br />

All the BEST!<br />

PP PE Chan Kam Fatt<br />

Session 2<br />

Number<br />

Rotarian<br />

Spouse/Guest<br />

Extra Tickets<br />

Banquet<br />

Fellowship<br />

Hotel Deposit Syuen Deluxe<br />

For one night Syuen Family<br />

Net with Excelsior Hotel<br />

breakfast Tower Regency<br />

Cost <strong>pe</strong>r<br />

<strong>pe</strong>rson<br />

RM 388.00<br />

RM 348.00<br />

RM 100.00<br />

RM 80.00<br />

RM 169.00<br />

RM 259.00<br />

RM 148.00<br />

RM 160.00<br />

Total (RM) Tick if<br />

Vegetarian<br />

For Registration Form and detail of Assembly. Please refer to email<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

Dr. Kent Woo<br />

Allergies & Immunology<br />

Allergy:<br />

An allergy is a hy<strong>pe</strong>rsensitivity<br />

disorder of the immune system.<br />

SPEAKER FOR TODAY<br />

Dato’ Dr Prakash introduced the S<strong>pe</strong>aker.<br />

Allergic reactions occur when a <strong>pe</strong>rson's immune system reacts to<br />

normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that<br />

causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired,<br />

predictable, and rapid. Allergy is one of four forms of hy<strong>pe</strong>rsensitivity<br />

and is formally called ty<strong>pe</strong> I (or immediate) hy<strong>pe</strong>rsensitivity. Allergic<br />

reactions are distinctive because of excessive activation of certain<br />

white blood cells called mast cells and basophils <strong>by</strong> a ty<strong>pe</strong> of antibody<br />

called Immunoglobulin E. This reaction results in an inflammatory<br />

response which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous.<br />

Mild allergies like hay fever are very common in the human population<br />

and cause symptoms such as red eyes, itchiness, and runny nose,<br />

eczema, hives, hay fever, or an asthma attack. Allergies can play a<br />

major role in conditions such as asthma. In some <strong>pe</strong>ople, severe<br />

allergies to environmental or dietary allergens or to medication may<br />

result in life-threatening reactions called anaphylaxis. Food allergies,<br />

and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as wasps and<br />

bees are often associated with these severe reactions.<br />

LAUGHTER<br />

A married couple had been out<br />

sho<strong>pp</strong>ing at the mall for most of<br />

the afternoon, suddenly, the wife<br />

realized that her husband had<br />

"disa<strong>pp</strong>eared".<br />

The somewhat irate spouse called<br />

her husbands cell phone and<br />

demanded: Where the hell are<br />

you?<br />

Husband: Darling you remember<br />

that Jewellery shop where you<br />

saw the Diamond Necklace and<br />

totally fell in love with it and I didn't<br />

have money that time and said<br />

Ba<strong>by</strong> it'll be yours one day.<br />

Wife, with a smile blushing: Yes, I<br />

remember that my Love.<br />

Husband: Well, I'm in the Pub<br />

next to that shop.<br />

A variety of tests exist to diagnose allergic conditions. These include<br />

placing possible allergens on the skin and looking for a reaction such<br />

as swelling. Blood tests can also be done to look for an allergens<strong>pe</strong>cific<br />

IgE.<br />

SIGNS & SYMPTONS<br />

Treatments for allergies include avoiding known allergens, use of<br />

medications such as anti-histamines that s<strong>pe</strong>cifically prevent allergic<br />

reactions, steroids that modify the immune system in general, and<br />

medications such as decongestants that reduce the symptoms. Many<br />

of these medications are taken <strong>by</strong> mouth, though epinephrine, which<br />

is used to treat anaphylactic reactions, is injected. Immunotherapy<br />

uses injected allergens to desensitize the body's response.<br />

(Continued on page 10)<br />

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BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 9)<br />

Many allergens such as dust or pollen are airborne particles. In these<br />

cases, symptoms arise in areas in contact with air, such as eyes,<br />

nose, and lungs. For instance, allergic rhinitis, also known as hay<br />

fever, causes irritation of the nose, sneezing, itching, and redness of<br />

the eyes. Inhaled allergens can also lead to asthmatic symptoms,<br />

caused <strong>by</strong> narrowing of the airways (bronchoconstriction) and<br />

increased production of mucus in the lungs, shortness of breath<br />

(dyspnea), coughing and wheezing.<br />

Aside from these ambient allergens, allergic reactions can result from<br />

foods, insect stings, and reactions to medications like aspirin and<br />

antibiotics such as <strong>pe</strong>nicillin. Symptoms of food allergy include<br />

abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, itchy skin, and swelling<br />

of the skin during hives. Food allergies rarely cause respiratory<br />

(asthmatic) reactions, or rhinitis. Insect stings, antibiotics, and certain<br />

medicines produce a systemic allergic response that is also called<br />

anaphylaxis; multiple organ systems can be affected, including the<br />

digestive system, the respiratory system, and the circulatory system.<br />

IMMUNOLOGY<br />

Immunology is a branch of biomedical science that covers the study<br />

of all as<strong>pe</strong>cts of the immune system in all organisms. It deals with the<br />

physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both<br />

health and diseases; malfunctions of the immune system in<br />

immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hy<strong>pe</strong>rsensitivities,<br />

immune deficiency, transplant rejection); the physical, chemical and<br />

physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system<br />

in vitro, in situ, and in vivo. Immunology has a<strong>pp</strong>lications in several<br />

disciplines of science, and as such is further divided.<br />

Even before the concept of immunity (from immunis, Latin for<br />

"exempt") was develo<strong>pe</strong>d, numerous early physicians characterized<br />

organs that would later prove to be part of the immune system. The<br />

key primary lymphoid organs of the immune system are the thymus<br />

and bone marrow, and secondary lymphatic tissues such as spleen,<br />

tonsils, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, adenoids, and skin and liver.<br />

When health conditions warrant, immune system organs including the<br />

thymus, spleen, portions of bone marrow, lymph nodes and<br />

secondary lymphatic tissues can be surgically excised for examination<br />

while patients are still alive.<br />

(Continued on page 11)<br />

RECIPE<br />

If you don't know what to serve for<br />

dinner tonight...<br />

Miso is a great way to extra flavor<br />

and nutrition to your Healthiest<br />

Way of Eating. This versatile stirfry<br />

reci<strong>pe</strong> can be adapted to any<br />

of your favorite vegetables or<br />

whatever you may have on hand<br />

—in fact the more variety, the<br />

more nutritional value. Enjoy!<br />

Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes<br />

Ingredients:<br />

1 TBS dried hijiki* or arame<br />

seaweed, soaked* in 3/4 cup<br />

warm water (save water)<br />

1 medium onion, cut in half and<br />

sliced thick<br />

1 TBS minced fresh ginger<br />

3 cloves garlic, pressed<br />

1 medium sized carrot, <strong>pe</strong>eled<br />

and sliced very thin<br />

2 cups small broccoli florets,<br />

about 1/2-inch pieces<br />

1 cup shredded green cabbage<br />

4 oz firm light tofu, cut into 1/2-<br />

inch cubes<br />

2 TBS light miso<br />

2 TBS soy sauce<br />

2 TBS rice vinegar<br />

salt and white <strong>pe</strong><strong>pp</strong>er to taste<br />

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds<br />

Directions:<br />

Chop onion and press garlic and<br />

let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out<br />

their health-promoting benefits.<br />

Rinse and soak hijiki or arame<br />

seaweed in about 3/4 cup hot<br />

water, and chop rest of the<br />

vegetables. After about 10<br />

minutes squeeze hijiki to remove<br />

excess water. Save the water.<br />

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Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja<br />

BERITA ROTARY<br />

(Continued from page 10)<br />

Many components of the immune system are actually cellular in<br />

nature and not associated with any s<strong>pe</strong>cific organ but rather are<br />

embedded or circulating in various tissues located throughout the<br />

body.<br />

Classical immunology ties in with the fields of epidemiology and<br />

medicine. It studies the relationship between the body systems,<br />

pathogens, and immunity. The earliest written mention of immunity<br />

can be traced back to the plague of Athens in 430 BCE. Thucydides<br />

noted that <strong>pe</strong>ople who had recovered from a previous bout of the<br />

disease could nurse the sick without contracting the illness a second<br />

time. Many other ancient societies have references to this<br />

phenomenon, but it was not until the 19th and 20th centuries before<br />

the concept develo<strong>pe</strong>d into scientific theory.<br />

The study of the molecular and cellular components that comprise the<br />

immune system, including their function and interaction, is the central<br />

science of immunology.<br />

Clinical immunology is the study of diseases caused <strong>by</strong> disorders of<br />

the immune system (failure, aberrant action, and malignant growth of<br />

the cellular elements of the system). It also involves diseases of other<br />

systems, where immune reactions play a part in the pathology and<br />

clinical features.<br />

(Continued from page 10)<br />

Heat 1TBS of seaweed water in a<br />

stainless steel wok, or large<br />

skillet. Healthy Stir-Fry onion and<br />

carrots in seaweed water over<br />

medium-high heat, for 2 minutes,<br />

stirring constantly.<br />

Add garlic and ginger. Continue to<br />

stir constantly. Ginger may stick a<br />

little to the pan. Don't worry about<br />

it. It will come up when liquid is<br />

added. After about 2 minutes add<br />

broccoli. Stir-fry for another 2<br />

minutes.<br />

Add cabbage, miso dissolved in 2<br />

TBS seaweed water, soy sauce,<br />

rice vinegar, hijiki or arame, and<br />

tofu.<br />

Continue stir-frying for another 2<br />

minutes, stirring constantly. Add<br />

salt and <strong>pe</strong><strong>pp</strong>er. Sprinkle with<br />

sesame seeds and serve.<br />

Serves 6<br />

Serving Suggestions:<br />

Serve with Brown Rice<br />

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