The advancement of medical science and the development of drugs have contributed to an increase in the life span. People are living longer but not necessary healthier. Living longer will add to the risk of getting various types of chronic and degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension, diabetes etc. This is due to the environmental pollution, poor dietary habits, an imbalance nutrition status, a sedentary lifestyle etc.

Prevention is always better than cure. Chronic and degenerative diseases can be prevented or delayed by putting into practice the "ESSENCE" of health.

E-Eat 3 normal sized nutrition meals at the same time daily
S-Sleep 8 hours a day (preferably at the same time daily)
S-Supplement where there is a deficiency
E-Exercise 25 minutes a day, at least 3 times a week
N-Naturally hydrate with clean water (8 glasses daily)
C-Cleanse the body regularly
E-Exclude anything harmful

High cholesterol foods are clearly associated with cardiovascular diseases. Fat consumed from the diet contributes to the amount of fat circulating in the blood stream. When cholesterol is being oxidized, it easily deposits along the artery wall causing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries and causing impaired blood flow) or thrombosis. If cerebral thrombosis occurs, then stroke is expected whereby paralysis or death may follow depending on the seriousness of the affliction.

Cholesterol chemically is a lipid found in cell membranes of animal tissues. It is a major constituent of cell membranes. It is involved in the formation of hormones, bile salts and the transportation of fat in the blood stream to tissues throughout the body. Therefore, the body needs cholesterol to function normally, and the body can synthesize it. Excess intake of high cholesterol food will result in a net increase in serum cholesterol concentration that will increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Fish oil basically is oil from the fish body. It contains 2 types of important omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids -Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA play an important role in preventing cardiovascular diseases. DHA also plays an important role in the brain development of newborn babies.
Fish liver oil is the extract from the liver of the fish. It contains mainly fat soluble vitamins such as A, E, D and K, and certain minerals such as iron, calcium, iodine etc. It is mainly used as dietary supplement for healthy bone and skin development of the infant.

Phytochemicals are the chemical or nutrients found in plant such as allicin in garlic, capsacin in capsicum, rutin, bioflavonoids etc.

Antioxidants are substances that slow or prevent the oxidation process. Antioxidants help to neutralize cell damaging free radicals. Antioxidants include vitamins A, C, E, the mineral selenium, germanium, superoxide dismutase (SOD), coenzyme Q10 etc.

Nutraceuticals are nutritional products with pharmaceutical effect but without the side effects of drugs. To qualify as a nutraceutical, a product must be clinically proven to be safe and effective, and the results published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Go for the content and potency when choosing a supplement. Choose a supplement with scientific proof. Be concerned about the formulation and raw materials used, read the label thoroughly before you buy it. It's good practice to opt for an established and reliable manufacturer.

Enzymes are the specific protein molecules that assist the body in performing various types of necessary biochemical reactions. There are thousands of enzymes, each with a different chemical structure, name and functions. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase are enzymes, just to name a few.