Showing posts with label stress management. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress management. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Mood Management Workshop @ Kota Tinggi





Brainwaves Analysis Assessment


Mood Management Workshop @ Kota Tinggi
Thanks for all the participants and volunteers who made our event succeed.
Special thanks to Madam Lim for serving as mentors and leaders for this workshop.
Contact us if you would like to conduct corporate health talk for your company.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

都会佳人Citta Bella | Life Magazines 生活杂志 - 2017年2月刊Bella Soul 之《疗愈好情绪》


为何一个人的情绪总是不由自主地失控?哪怕很多时候你我打从心底知道,我们是应当理智应对的,可仍旧免不了情绪大暴走。这是许多人一直关心的话题,而针对此问题,首先你需要了解一个真相,就是没有人的情绪是永远处于晴天状态的。

就算四季如夏的大马,也有刮风打雷下大雨的时候。情绪起伏不定,不是一种病,而是一件最自然不过的事情。或许你听说过,小孩子吃了甜的食物会比较过动,然而你或许不知道那实际上是血糖在影响着你的行为与情绪。饮食所牵引着的营养心理学、日常中的睡眠、人际关系和其他生理状态等都是影响情绪的因素之一。试问你又如何能单凭单向的意志力来控制好自我情绪呢?请放心吧,你并不是一个人在面对情绪的问题,大家都在生命旅程里经历情绪的海啸。
情绪问题人人都有,但为何所有人都无法了解我的感受?
在这世界上,没有一个人拥有相同的手指印;同样的,没有人可以同时拥有完全相同的经历,大脑与思绪。同理心,看似简单的三个字却是心理治疗师竭尽一生学习都不一定能完全掌握的技术,更何况是你身边的人呢?这就是为什么同样是和朋友倾诉,一些人总是让你感到释怀,一些人却让你感到窒息。并不是所有人都适合成为你的倾诉对象,适当的时候不妨寻找专业人士如心理治疗师、心理辅导员或催眠医师来宣泄情绪。寻找帮助并不是弱者的表现,而是爱惜自己的一种体现。
虽然时常逼自己保持理智、逻辑思考,怎么到最后自己却更容易紧张、焦虑和失控?
情绪就如海浪般,时而大浪时而小浪;没有人的情绪是如湖水般平静的。然而许多人为了却误解了平静的情绪就是最好的情绪,因此努力压抑与保持理性思考。这样做的话,久而久之会让你感觉对一切事物与情绪都感到麻木。此时的你其实是把脑海里的海浪强行抚平,随之而来的是无法控制的情绪海啸。失控、害怕、焦虑、孤独感、情绪低落以及抑郁等问题也可能随之而来。当你因情绪化而感到不安时,大脑是很难进行理性思考的。再糟糕的情绪也有舒缓的时候,任何的情绪都是不会持续一辈子的,很快的它们其实就会有所转变。
如何防止自己情绪失控?
每个人内心里都住着一位天真无邪的孩子,总是期望自己可以像小时候般开开心心的过日子。心情不好时,不妨闭上眼想象自己的内心里住着的那位小孩,告诉他:“我知道到你这些年来的感受,实在不简单。那些你无法控制的情绪,折腾得你好辛苦。这一路走来,我为你感到心疼。然而你也学习到了不少,就如现在你已经了解任何情绪都是短暂性的状态,并不是一辈子的。无论是多么糟糕的情绪,很快的都会有平静下来的时候。你也不必再让自己时时保持着亢奋的心情,因为情绪起伏就如海浪有大浪小浪般正常。我会陪你一起走过这段生命旅程,一起学习如何更爱惜自己。”


Source:
http://cittabella.my/post/2017/jan/soul/mentalstress

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

压力检测与调理工作坊

日常生活里的压力与情绪因素是造成自律神经失调的主要原因。而情绪压力与大脑的状态息息相关,了解大脑运作方式就可以更有效的作出情绪压力的调理。透过此次工作坊,除了可以更了解自己的大脑运作模式,也可以学习如何透过营养心理学与催眠技术改善生活里的情绪与压力。

欢迎联络我预约:
价格:RM120 (一人),两人同行共RM200
地点:Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre, 4th Floor Conference Room
时间:4月15日,星期六(9am-12pm)
人数:此次限制于20人以内,先到先得
导师:Hiro Koo (亚洲SBCIA认证Master Trainer in EEG biofeedback) - 临床催眠师
联络报名:Whatsapp预约0167154419 (Hiro Koo)

Saturday, January 14, 2017

都会佳人Citta Bella | Life Magazines 生活杂志 - 2017年1月刊Bella Soul 之《梦的洗涤》



接下来我都会陆续在佳人Citta Bella | Life Magazines 生活杂志 - Bella Soul单元分享心理催眠相关贴士。2017年1月刊,我分享了如何运用梦来增强抗压力。
如果想要进一步分析你的梦境以达到疗愈效果,欢迎联络我。



Friday, November 4, 2016

What stress does to your body

When we experience excessive stress—whether from internal worry or external circumstance—a bodily reaction is triggered, called the "fight or flight" response. Originally discovered by the great Harvard physiologist Walter Cannon, this response is hard-wired into our brains and represents a genetic wisdom designed to protect us from bodily harm. This response actually corresponds to an area of our brain called the hypothalamus, which—when stimulated—initiates a sequence of nerve cell firing and chemical release that prepares our body for running or fighting.

When our fight or flight system is activated, we tend to perceive everything in our environment as a possible threat to our survival. By its very nature, the fight or flight system bypasses our rational mind—where our more well thought out beliefs exist—and moves us into "attack" mode. This state of alert causes us to perceive almost everything in our world as a possible threat to our survival. As such, we tend to see everyone and everything as a possible enemy. Like airport security during a terrorist threat, we are on the look out for every possible danger. We may overreact to the slightest comment. Our fear is exaggerated. Our thinking is distorted. We see everything through the filter of possible danger. We narrow our focus to those things that can harm us. Fear becomes the lens through which we see the world.

We can begin to see how it is almost impossible to cultivate positive attitudes and beliefs when we are stuck in survival mode. Our heart is not open. Our rational mind is disengaged. Our consciousness is focused on fear, not love. Making clear choices and recognizing the consequences of those choices is unfeasible. We are focused on short-term survival, not the long-term consequences of our beliefs and choices. When we are overwhelmed with excessive stress, our life becomes a series of short-term emergencies. We lose the ability to relax and enjoy the moment. We live from crisis to crisis, with no relief in sight. Burnout is inevitable. This burnout is what usually provides the motivation to change our lives for the better. We are propelled to step back and look at the big picture of our lives—forcing us to examine our beliefs, our values and our goals.


Source: http://www.thebodysoulconnection.com/EducationCenter/fight.html

Monday, August 29, 2016

Cancer can be created from emotional trauma

Emotional traumas have been known to affect people in a variety of ways. Stress from being traumatized and the trauma itself can have a number of ill effects on the surviving person. Anxiety, insomnia, irritability, depression and changes in appetite are just a few of the many effects emotional trauma can have. Research has also revealed that emotional traumas that are not dealt with can also cause cancer .

You may be wondering how that is even possible. You see, untreated emotional traumas can lead to your body being in a constant state of stress. A number of studies have found that this heightened, chronic stress can actually reduce immune system function. A recent review of over 100 studies has also revealed that chronic stress can cause the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to actually induce metastasis.
The SNS is the primary system behind our “fight or flight” chemical response. The SNS normally activates in situations where a threat or danger is perceived. After the threat is over, the SNS shuts off its dispersion of hormones and chemicals, and the body returns to its normal, homeostatic state in about an hour. For people who have experienced an emotional trauma and are under chronic duress, however, the SNS does not really ever turn off. When the SNS is constantly “on,” adrenaline and noradrenaline-stimulating mechanisms within it have the potential to disrupt or alter genetic codes.
These alterations can lead to a variety of cancer-causing developments. Inflammatory responses are activated, immune responses are inhibited, angiogenesis is stimulated and much more. Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is often turned off, DNA repair is inhibited and cancer stem cells are created. Through any number of these pathways, cancer can inevitably be created.
Emotional traumas are serious, and when left untreated, they can cause even greater harm to the person suffering with them. There are a number of therapies available to help people overcome their trauma. In addition to seeing a therapist, participating in meditation and engaging in meditation or other relaxation techniques can help to relieve some of the stress, soothe the soul, and reduce the risk of cancer.

Sources:
NaturalNews.com
UNH.edu
http://www.newstarget.com/2016-08-26-cancer-can-be-created-from-emotional-trauma.html

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Parents talk and sharing session for the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM)

Parents talk and sharing session - Fatigue and stress management for caregivers by Hiro Koo

The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2016. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.
This is how I spent my day:)
I am honored to have this chance to share the emotional and stress coping techniques for the parents.


Autism is a developmental disability that remains with a person for his or her whole life. This condition affects the brain's functions. The first signs usually appear before a child is three years old. People with autism often:
  • Find social interaction difficult.
  • Have problems with verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Demonstrate restrictive and repetitive behavior.
  • Have a limited set of interests and activities.
Autism affects girls and boys of all races and in all geographic regions and has a large impact on children, their families, communities and societies. The prevalence is currently rising in many countries around the world. Caring for and educating children and young people with this condition places challenges on health care, education and training programs. 

Yes, Autism Awareness Month is a time to educate your community about autism and Light It Up Blue!

Thanks NASOM for the contribution!
You guys are the best! 

Sunday, April 3, 2016

[Training workshop] Brain wellness program to improve focus, memory and emotional state






A full day workshop with lawyer, IT profession, HR and mangers.
 The topic is all about brain wellness and what are the ways to manage it.

Health Talk Topic:
Brain Wellness: Improve your brain wellness, focus and memory

Speakers:
Hiro Koo, Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist 

Group Activities:
1) Group stress relief session
2) Food and mood activity
3) Emotional coping technique
4) Brainwaves analysis for understanding your brain wellness status

Contact us if you are interested. 

Monday, November 30, 2015

[Corporate Health Talk on Stress Management] Group Hypnotherapy for the Manager of Public Bank

A full day workshop with Public Bank Managers, how can stress affect your productivity and performance and what are the ways to manage it.

Yes, the best way to manage your stress is to learn healthy coping strategies.
I taught a simple self hypnosis technique as a coping skill to manage stress for all of them.
It is easy, fast and you can see how your brainwaves relieve stress instantly.

Offering brainwaves analysis (for understanding your sleep quality, stress, focus and attention abilities) after the health talk for all managers.

Contact us if you are interested. 

Sunday, October 25, 2015

[Corporate Health Talk on Stress Management] Group Hypnotherapy Session at Lonpac Insurance Bhd


 Group hypnotherapy session to relieve stress
Yes, you can train your brainwaves like a muscle!
"Ubah frekuensi gelombang otak" by using neuro-hypnotherapy training method.
I mentioned about this concept in newspaper before.



                       Chinese Physician was sharing how to use therapeutic massage to reduce stress.

 Naturopath was sharing how to reduce stress by using the concept of nutritional therapy.
She shared similar nutritional therapy tips on 8TV program too.

Health Talk conducted in English at Lonpac Insurance Bhd.



Health Talk Topic:
Stress Management tips from Clinical Hypnotherapist, Chinese Physician and Naturopath.

Speakers:
Esther Peh, President of Naturopathic Medical Association Malaysia 
Hiro Koo, Clinical Hypnotherapist 
 Madam Low, Chinese Physician


Group Activities:
1) Group hypnotherapy session 
2) Therapeutic massage DIY session
3) DIY juice therapy
4) Brain assessment for understanding your stress, focus and attention abilities

Contact us if you are interested. 

Sunday, September 6, 2015

[Corporate Health Talk] Group Hypnotherapy Session for Stress Reduction and Relaxation at Kenanga Group Office

Health Talk conducted in English at Kenanga Group Office.

Health Talk Topic:
1) Understanding Women's Health by Miss Esther, President of Naturopathic Medical Association Malaysia
2) Train your mind like a muscle by Hiro Koo (clinical hypnotherapist)
3) Therapeutic massage & acupuncture treatment by Madam Low (TCM Practitioner)

Group Activities:
1) Group hypnotherapy session 
2) Detox juice recipe
3) DIY Therapeutic massage


这是为Kenanga Group客户量身订造的健康讲座。结合了身(Naturopathic)心(Clinical Hypnotherapy & EEG biofeedback)灵(TCM)的一个讲座会。主要集中在交流和学习实用知识,运用于生活中。让忙碌的投资者们,也可以在午休时间轻轻松松的充充电。
这个午后,出席者大都觉得非常充实。
有者还说迫不及待的准备把这满满的新知识回家和家人分享呢!

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

【伊白女王 III】Q-E3 大马时尚美容Magazine (13/07/2015) 催眠 X 焦虑症





“现在你看着我的手,深呼吸,我数 1,2,3… …睡着… …” 很熟悉的对白吧?没错,这就是我们经常在电视或电影里看到的催眠师与主角的对话。催眠师给予你的印象是什么?你对这行业了解有多深?你又是否遇过真正的催眠师呢?
【伊白女王 III】 很感谢临床催眠治疗师Hiro Koo先生接受我们的访问。Mr. Koo将会让我们重新认识什么是催眠,究竟它对我们日常生活当中的作息有什么帮助。小编与亲爱的读者一起上课啦!


Text: 瀞瑩
Edit: Elizabeth
Photography: Chris

Thursday, February 12, 2015

[Corporate health talk] PPG Industrial Coatings - Stress management and wellness workshop

Feeling stressed? 
Need some expert help to tackle the tension in your life? 
Stress is a potential killer, implicated in medical conditions from high blood pressure and infertility to heart disease. But you can learn simple but effective tools that will help you get the better of stress, before it gets the better of you.

We were invited to conduct health talk at PPG Industrial Coatings.
Advice on good health and nutrition to create the right foundation to build your new stress-reduced life.


Breathing technique that teaches you to live in the present and stays happy.

Mindfulness meditation and self-hypnosis able to help with quickly achieving a deeply relaxed state.
Reduce stress and ease anxiety with mandala coloring.

All staffs tried our iridology assessment as well as EEG brainwaves assessment during the health talk. 
They are glad they have learned the destress techniques after our health talk.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Success Story (Severe Headache)


The following is a case study of a male client, Ahmad Solihin, suffering from severe headache. 

Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head are isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point. A headache may be a sharp pain, throbbing sensation or dull ache. Headaches may appear gradually or suddenly, and they may last less than an hour or for several days.Headache is caused by problems with over activity of pain-sensitive structures in the head and it isn't a symptom of an underlying disease, but it could be chemical activity in brain, the nerves or blood vessels of head outside our skull, or muscles of head and neck or some combination of these factors. Some people may carry genes that make them more likely to develop such headaches. However, through Neuro-hypnotherapy and Serumi Ion therapy, this client illustrates a successful recovery. 


Ahmad Solihin, thin, proportioned and nearly 156 cm tall, is a thirty three-year-old Malaysian. He’s been married to his wife for six years.Besides working as a Project Manager, he also continues his study in Consultant Supervisor on a part-time basis. Juggling work and study, however, has been very stressful for him. 

Mr. Solihin’s complaints presented a list of symptoms associated with insomnia. Sharp pains starting from his cervical region to his lower back are also felt. Additionally, he also feels numbness and tingling sensations all over his body. Sleep deprivation, fatigue and loss of concentration, naturally, follows. 

Taking into consideration the severity of his condition with regard to his resistance to treatment; and from a Naturopath’s point of view, the most suitable treatment plan suggested for this desperate gentleman is Serumi Ion and Neuro-hypnotherapy coupled with proper diet, nutrition and lifestyle change. 

After just one session of Serumi Ion and Neuro-hypnotherapy, an increase in energy in his body can be felt and the pain on his neck region has begun to decrease. Not only that, he’s also able to sleep better on the same day. And what follows after his second and third sessions is equally as remarkable – his severe headache disappears completely! 

“One word – unbelievable!” said Mr. Solihin, his eyes gleaming with gladness.



Remark: Our client's information will be kept strictly confidential all the time. All reviews have been acknowledged and provided by past and current clients of Spectrum of Life proactive healthcare centre (Clinical Hypnotherapist Koo). Clients names have been changed to protect their identity. 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

"Ubah frekuensi gelombang otak" KOSMO! | Newspaper | Neuro-hipnoterapi



Oleh MAHFUZ MOHAMAD
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NAFSU makan yang tidak terbendung merupakan igauan ngeri bagi seorang wanita muda. Kebimbangan bertambah setiap hari terutama apabila melihat skala pada mesin penimbang berat badan yang menunjukkan peningkatan setiap hari.
Hati menjadi semakin resah dan gelisah apabila memikirkan tentang perkara yang boleh mengakibatkan dirinya ditimpa penyakit serius itu.
Selain bimbang mengenai risiko kesihatan, pandangan sinis rakan-rakan dan orang sekeliling mengenai saiz tubuhnya yang semakin membesar secara tidak langsung menipiskan keyakinan dirinya untuk bersosial.
“Setiap kali saya melihat makanan, saya pasti tidak dapat menahan diri daripada menjamah hidangan tersebut. Keadaan jadi lebih parah apabila ternampak restoran makanan segera.
“Saya rasa seperti ada magnet yang menarik untuk menuju ke situ. Boleh dikatakan setiap hari saya akan singgah ke tempat itu untuk mengisi perut yang tidak pernah kenyang ini.
“Saya pernah ditegur oleh majikan mengenai saiz tubuh badan yang besar. Perkara tersebut sangat menurunkan motivasi saya untuk bekerja dan berhadapan dengan orang ramai terutama rakan sekerja,” ujar Sharon John, 24, ketika ditemui Kosmo! baru-baru ini.
Rawatan alternatif
Prihatin terhadap keadaan Sharon, ­majikannya menyarankan supaya dia mengikuti sesi neuro-hipnoterapi bagi mengatasi masalah nafsu makan dan berat badannya.
Neuro-hipnoterapi ialah kaedah rawatan alternatif yang digunakan untuk merawat penyakit-penyakit berkaitan ketidakstabilan fungsi otak, emosi dan psikologi tanpa pembedahan serta ubat-ubatan.
Mengakui agak sangsi dengan kaedah rawatan alternatif tersebut, dia tetap tekad untuk mencuba kaedah yang mula diperkenalkan di Amerika Syarikat sejak 40 tahun lalu itu.
Setelah menjalani rawatan neuro-hipnoterapi lebih kurang sebulan di pusat kesihatan Spectrum Of Life yang terletak di Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, wanita berusia 24 tahun itu berpuas hati dengan hasil rawatan tersebut apabila dia berjaya mengawal nafsu makannya.
Selain itu, berat badannya juga berkurangan sebanyak 10 kilogram selepas menjalani beberapa rawatan menurunkan berat badan yang ditawarkan di pusat tersebut seperti sauna inframerah.
“Selepas menjalani beberapa sesi neuro-hipnoterapi, saya sedari bahawa terdapat perubahan yang sangat ketara pada diri sendiri. Tanpa disedari, keinginan untuk makan yang melampau sudah hilang. Jika melihat restoran makanan segera pula sudah tidak ada kemahuan untuk menjamu selera di situ.
“Saya juga dapat mengawal jumlah pengambilan makanan harian dalam kuantiti yang sedikit kerana rasa cepat kenyang. Pilihan jenis hidangan juga lebih sihat serta seimbang sekarang,” luah wanita tersebut yang mengakui berasa lebih yakin apabila berhadapan dengan orang ramai.
Kesan daripada rawatan itu juga menyebabkan tahap tekanan sewaktu di tempat kerja berkurangan, sekali gus meningkatkan prestasi kerjanya sebagai pegawai khidmat pelanggan di sebuah bank di ibu kota.
Perubahan positif
Perubahan ke arah yang lebih positif turut dirasai seorang akauntan, Angelin Tan, 51, selepas menjalani lima sesi neuro-hipnoterapi untuk mengurangkan tahap tekanan yang dialaminya akibat bebanan kerja di pejabat.

Dia yang sudah berkecimpung dalam bidang akaun selama 20 tahun mengakui mampu mengawal perasaan marah yang sering dilemparkan terhadap rakan sepejabat dan pekerja bawahannya.
“Dulu, apabila pekerja saya membuat kesalahan dalam tugas yang diberikan, saya pasti akan memarahi mereka walaupun kesilapan kecil sahaja. Namun, selepas menjalani rawatan ini, rakan-rakan sekerja boleh nampak perubahan pada diri saya yang semakin tenang dan lebih mesra pekerja.
“Saya rasa sangat bersyukur dengan kehidupan sekarang. Selain rasa lebih tenteram di tempat kerja, masalah gangguan tidur juga sudah hilang dan tidak lagi terjaga di tengah malam,” katanya yang turut menghantar anaknya ke situ untuk menjalani sesi rawatan sama bagi membantu meningkatkan prestasi dalam pembelajaran.
Tidak terhad kepada rawatan mengubah sikap dan kelakuan, rawatan alternatif itu juga mampu membantu mengurangkan simptom penyakit berkaitan gangguan fungsi otak seperti autisme dan masalah hiperaktif dan kekurangan tumpuan (ADHD).
Masalah yang boleh dirawat melalui kaedah tersebut antara lainnya ialah sakit kepala dan migrain, kemurungan, masalah sistem penghadaman, darah tinggi, sawan gangguan tidur, merokok, keresahan dan epilepsi atau sawan.
“Ketidaktentuan aktiviti gelombang otak yang tidak menentu dikatakan antara punca kepada masalah kelakuan dan sikap seseorang. Melakukan perubahan terhadap perkara tersebut di sesetengah kawasan otak mampu mengurangkan serta menyelesaikan keadaan itu,” kata juruhipnoterapi klinikal Spectrum Of Life Sdn. Bhd., Hiro Koo.
Jelasnya, rawatan tersebut berbeza dengan hipnoterapi biasa kerana menggabungkan cara tradisional yang biasa digunakan oleh ahli terapi hipnosis di seluruh dunia dan kaedah saintifik.
Kaedah saintifik yang dipraktikkan membolehkan juruterapi melihat dan memantau keadaan gelombang otak pesakit sama ada berada dalam keadaan tertekan, relaks mahupun tidak sedar menggunakan mesin pengimbas khas.
“Semasa menjalani rawatan ini, pesakit tidak perlu risau mengenai rasa sakit kerana ia adalah rawatan yang tidak menyakitkan tanpa sebarang prosedur pembedahan. Peralatan yang kita gunakan untuk menganalisis gelombang otak mereka juga tidak menggunakan tenaga elektrik. Jadi, ia selamat.
“Kaedah yang kita gunakan ini mampu memahami keadaan seseorang pesakit dengan lebih baik melalui paparan graf-graf gelombang otak yang dapat dilihat di skrin seperti beta, alpha, theta dan delta,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Hiro memberitahu, perubahan frekuensi gelombang otak yang berlaku terhadap seseorang pesakit tidak akan mendatangkan kesan sampingan negatif seperti penyakit gila dan sebagainya.
Katanya, salah tanggapan masyarakat mengenai rawatan hipnoterapi masih lagi menebal dalam kalangan masyarakat dengan menganggap kaedah tersebut boleh mengakibatkan pesakit hilang kawalan terhadap dirinya dan mudah untuk dimanipulasi oleh orang lain.
“Rawatan ini bukanlah seperti yang kita lihat di dalam televisyen iaitu individu berkenaan seperti dipukau dan tidak sedar apa-apa perkara yang berlaku. Sebaliknya, mereka sebenarnya sedar dan mempunyai kawalan terhadap diri sendiri sepenuhnya ketika rawatan.
“Kaedah neuro-hipnoterapi ini baru diperkenalkan di Malaysia dan kami juga merupakan ahli Persatuan Psikologi Amerika (APA). Keahlian tersebut secara langsung mengiktiraf standard emas bagi rawatan yang ditawarkan,” tuturnya.


Monday, September 29, 2014

The Heart Exhibition 2014


How much stress do you live with and what is the cost to your health?
Stress is a normal part of life. 
But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats.
 
 During the Heart Exhibition 2014, A series of free health screening events had performed by us.
 
  I am glad to know that awareness is being brought to people's attention!