Shanghai is well-known for its tube underground program, it can be exhilarating to pass through such renowned landmarks but in a foreign location, foreign language, it can be simple to get lost if you never been in a big city such as Shanghai, this city could be hectic, so many men and women all wanting to get somewhere, the resolution in the event that you wish to relax, is to take an outcall or visiting massage, this permits you to remain relaxed without any additional pressure or travel strains.

When we’re away for our normal routines, the call to consider something new and excited could be heard. Tantra massage in Shanghai is actually a way of turning into a lot of more expansive, more open and more loving to oneself, and those you adore.

Although the principle purpose of taking a trip is usually to neglect the responsibilities of each day busy life, it may be simple to turn out to be overburdened with the desire to check out all of the city needs to provide. Take a minute to reconsider the total objective during your trip. To assist to achieve the goal of obtaining time for you to escape standard routines, why not look for a Tantric massage service in Shanghai. The professional skilled massage therapists usually are not only lovely but exceptionally experienced in supplying a deep soothing body massage. With a holistic approach, they integrate the sacred art of tantric massage to supply comprehensive fulfillment.

During the robust and enjoyable trip to Shanghai city, if you have planned to get a tantric massage, a therapist who can supply an amazing tantric massage will help you to provide a sense of calm and rest. The enjoyment of the sensual touch from the gorgeous skilled massage therapist will distinct the thoughts and offer an extraordinary encounter. Having a reduce pressure level, higher attention could be directed towards enjoying the natural elegance in this city. A lot more focused mind will enable better appreciation for your masterful works. Encounter the joys of this Shanghai massage can make your trip long to be remembered

Chinese cookery being the cultural centre of China, combines influences from all the other Chinese provinces in its own individual style. Colorful vegetables are with mild spices and contrasting flavors and textures such as sweet and sour or crisp and smooth are mixed to generate a marvelous mixture of colors and scents. Even snack food is presented in a fancy way. For instance spring onions (salad onions) can be coated with dark soy paste and arranged on a platter with sliced boiled egg yoke to look like a flower or elaborately carved carrots and beetroot could possibly be used for color and texture.

The look of breakfast as well ought to delight all of the senses and this might be a healthy stir fried tomato dish served with scrambled eggs.

The staple of Mandarin cuisine is wheat as opposed to rice so pancakes or wraps frequently feature, containing spiced beef or pork. The pancakes, even though basically a blend of water and flour will likely be flavored, perhaps with chili or sesame oil.
Among these Chinese cuisine, one of the best famous and simplest to make dishes is hot and sour soup. That staple of the Chinese takeaway combines bamboo shoots along with a variety of mushrooms for texture with chilies for warmth and vinegar for sourness. Another favorite would be the Mandarin equivalent of a fondue, which is a pan of simmering beef or chicken stock which you can use to cook shredded chicken or beef, prawns, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms and egg noodles, whilst you sit at the table.

If you are eager to eat really royal and genuine Chinese foods, just go to a Mandarin feast, home cooked or at a restaurant. I am sure you will addict to it.

Nishantha Delgoda

In the era gone by, a water bottle did not pour forth exciting news. Then came Nishantha Delgoda, with SPEED and its advancement came speedily too.
Managing Director and Owner of SPEED Water Systems Nishantha Delgoda is an enigma. He forged ahead with SPEED which began to branch out both in terms of quality and quantity.
First he obtained SLS standardization and then he sent pure bottled water to places as far and as varied as Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Matara and Balapokuna Road. SPEED Water Shops began to spring up in all parts of the country.
The water is pure, the water is sought after and the water is trusted
Then came WATER FOR KIDS, an exciting new concept which was unique. Parents often worry about the kind of water their children drink. Nishantha Delgoda and his team at SPEED allayed all fears. SPEED’s Water for Kids broke new ground.
A home and office delivery service made SPEED complete in this modern day and age.
All this was enough to put Nishantha Delgoda at the top of the spring water business in Sri Lanka.
As if all this was not enough, SPEED Water Systems last week, launched their new marketing concept of “Neighbourhood SPEED”, taking another new step in the bottled water industry of Sri Lanka.
“The Neighbourhood SPEED concept was introduced in accordance with my vision – making water more available and affordable to all,” said Delgoda speaking to The Sunday Leader.
“SPEED is now becoming the number one household brand in Sri Lanka with 25 Franchise water shops and over 25 distributors and area distributors for water distribution,” he said.
He went on to say that SPEED has been the first to launch the water shop concept in Sri Lanka and many other innovative products such as oxygenated water, Kids’ water and SPEED ice. All these have been introduced to the market as a result of SPEED’s never-resting attitude towards developing innovative products and services for the water industry in Sri Lanka.
Working through many media channels, newspapers and advertisements and working with village headmen, temples and churches, etc., SPEED approached hundreds of ordinary people who were interested and gathered them together in order to appoint Franchise neighborhood units making water more available and affordable to all.
“SPEED has a concept involving laymen to market our products through franchise distribution,” said Delgoda
At a launch held in Kirulapone, Delgoda and his consultants speaking to a gathering of people from Colombo, Matara, Anuradhapura, Galle, and Ratnapura, explained how SPEED franchise units will be established on every street – converting garages of affluent people in the city and homes in villages.
Every franchisee is promised a 30% return on investment and for the operation. SPEED with its motto of making water more affordable and available to all is assuring the same price of Rs 165 per bottle across the country.
SPEED is an ISO 9001, 2000 certified company which assures health safety, while its ISO 22000 (HACCP) confirms customers’ health safety through a food safety management system obtained from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). SPEED is also confirmed under SLSI 894 and registered and approved by the Health ministry and is constantly monitored by the “International Water Association” and “Indian Water Works”.
SPEED was incorporated in 2003 and is the brain child of its owner and Managing Director Nishantha Delgoda with professional and technical guidance from its sister concern SRITRIMS (Far East) Ltd., in Hong Kong. SRITRIMS is one of the leading brands in the apparel industry in Hong Kong with a manufacturing unit in China catering to buyers in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan. SRITRIMS (Far East) Ltd., which is owned by Delgoda caters to over 25 countries and to the leading apparel brands supplying quality products supported by Oeko-tex Standard 100 confirming that its goods are free of harmful substances.
Delgoda spoke about the expansion of ISO 14000 for Environment-friendly product certification and future plans for waste management systems with respect to the bottled water industry as well as other industries and also contributing to the environment of Sri Lanka, which he feels is the next generation in business.
By Ranee Mohamed
raneemoham@hotmail.com

Acupuncture treatment and Dr. Prasad Deshapriya

Chinese medical treatment especially acupuncture is fast becoming a vastly recognized and extremely popular treatment option.
Deshabandu, Deshashakthi, Deshamanya Dr. Prasad Deshapriya, Director, Kalubowila Acupuncture Clinic has been practicing the healing powers of acupuncture for many years and speaks highly of its success in battling many health problems.
Obesity is fast becoming a major problem in today’s world. Does Acupuncture offer a solution for this?
Yes it does. Obesity is attributed to layers of fat settling under our skin. There are quite a few reasons for this such as the consumption of artificial and fast food, the excessive intake of sweets and lack of exercise.
There are many consequences to obesity. A decrease in productivity, constant tiredness, inability to even keep standing due to the excess amount of weight carried are some of the general resultant problems. However situations like difficulties during child birth, paralysis, diabetes and arthritis are some of the dire repercussions.
By applying acupuncture needles to the specific acu-points as well as by using the press needle system, electric stimulator and cosmetic operator, not only can unwanted fat be removed but obesity itself can be controlled.
Are there any acupuncture treatments for beauty and cosmetic purposes?
Acupuncture can treat wrinkles caused prematurely, laughter and worry lines, premature sagging of the skin, pimples, acne, discolouration of the skin, dark circles and much more. For this type of treatments special gold, silver or copper needles are used on the acu-points. The cosmetic operator machine and color therapy also adds to the beauty enhancing treatments available.
What are the other types of ailments and diseases that can be cured through acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be used to successfully treat all manner of problems ranging from paralysis, stunted growth, anorexia, premature loss of hair, catarrh, wheezing, eczema, arthritis, sexual deficiencies and alcoholism, etc.
The Kalubowila Acupuncture Clinic (situated on De Silva Road, Kalubowila) can be visited on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8.00 a.m. – 12 noon, on Saturdays and Sundays from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and on other days between 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon and from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Contact No. 0714-299777
www.kalubovilaacupuncture.com

Bitter Gourd

Sri Lanka has a proud and long history of harnessing natural resources to supplement food and other nutrients required for good health and wellbeing. These traditional products were sidelined and sometimes even ignored during colonial rule. With the passage of time people’s energy and a sense of wellbeing had depleted and they have now returned to the resources of nature to restore their health and wellbeing, which is nature’s gift to mankind.
FADNA Diabe Tea is a blend of totally natural Bitter Gourd with Green Tea. The bitter gourd is specifically used as a folk medicine for diabetes. Recent research has established that it contains a hypoglycemic or insulin-like property, designated as ‘plant-insulin’, which has been found to be highly beneficial in lowering blood and urine sugar levels.
Research conducted on people who have used Diabe Tea indicates a phenomenal level of efficacy. It has also been accepted that Bitter Gourd is an effective agent in the control of sugar disorders. The consumption of Diabe Tea for a period of 10 days will demonstrate this efficacy. Upon the completion of 10 days of consumption a blood test should be undertaken so that Diabe Tea can be controlled and monitored and consumed only in quantities required to maintain the standards of control.  Recent research conducted by the Research Institute of the Ayurveda Department has confirmed that the symptoms usually associated with diabetes such as abnormal thirst, profuse perspiration and irregular urination are also dispelled with the regular consumption of Diabe Tea.
Mrs. Camela Peris, from Nawala who enjoys the benefits of Diabe Tea, said, “It is an excellent product. It keeps my sugar level under control. I take it once a day and it actually helps to keep me in good health.”
Mrs. Perera, from Moratuwa who witness¬es the benefits elaborat¬ed, “I’m now 84 years old and suffering from dia¬betes. I take Diabe Tea twice a day on an empty stomach and carry on with my normal routine unhindered. I have taken so many kinds of tablets but they would not reduce the sugar level as much as Diabe tea has.”
Mr. R. George, a teacher added, “The effect of Diabe Tea is unbelievable and fantastic. I don’t know why others are not taking this heavenly gift. If you begin to use this product, you too would wit¬ness an immediate change like I did, since originally I had a high level of diabetes.”
Mrs. Vinitha Ranjani from Maharagama stated, “It is an admirable product and we can use it conveniently as it is in tea bag form. Above all, my sugar level which was between150-160 has now reduced to 86 points. That is why I appreciate Diabe Tea very much.”
The product is packaged to comply with international standards.  The factory has obtained HACCP and ISO 9001:2000 certification.  Food & Nature (Pvt) Ltd. is a company certified and awarded for general principles of food hygiene by the GMP System and all the products of FADNA are Halal certified. The Company has also been certified by the Department of Ayurveda of the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka. Importantly, the Department of Ayurveda confirms that the herbal teas produced by Food & Nature (Pvt) Ltd. can be consumed without a prescription and are suitable for general use.  Dr. D. B. T. Wijeratne a leading food scientist in Sri Lanka provides the product technology to the Company.
These products are available at Keells, Arpico and other Super Markets as well as reputed pharmacies.
Food & Nature (Pvt) Ltd
Tel: 9411- 5666616
E-mail: mail@fadna.com
www.fadna.com

Deputy Minister of Health, Lalith Dissanayake handing over the official ACHSI accreditation Certificate to Mortaza Esufally, Chairman - Hemas Hospitals at the awarding Ceremony, Dr. Desmond Yen Executive Director, ACHSI and Dr. Anura Rabel Director - Medical Services, Hemas Hospitals

Hemas Hospitals has become the first Sri Lankan hospital to receive international accreditation from the prestigious Australian Council on Healthcare Standard International (ACHSI), a leading Australian healthcare accreditation provider that delivers accreditation and quality improvement programs throughout the world including New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Malaysia and many other countries.
Speaking to The Sunday Leader on the new development was Director – Medical Services of Hemas Hospitals Dr. Aruna Rabel who stated, “The accreditation was awarded to both Hemas Hospitals facilities – in Wattala and Galle and we are proud to be the first chain of healthcare facilities to receive such an international accreditation in Sri Lanka.”
According to Dr. Rabel, international accreditation is something new to the Sri Lanka healthcare sector, despite being common in developed countries. He explained that due to it being an extremely complicated and stringent process that demands certain high standards, obtaining international accreditation is quite a difficult task for any hospital.
The ceremonial awarding of the ACHSI accreditation certificate was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside June 2 amidst a gathering of distinguished guests.
He stated, “Hemas Hospitals has long been looking at bringing quality international standards to healthcare in Sri Lanka and with this accreditation we have achieved that. We looked at many different best practices in medicine: from the US, UK and Canada but we felt that Australian practices and methods were closer to what is practiced in Asia and would be best suited for Sri Lanka. After we decided, we started the project, which lasted more than a year with ACHSI professionals in setting up structures and guidelines. We learned a lot in this process, as these are practices that have been in existence since the 70’s and have stood the test of time.”
An accreditation is a formal process to ensure delivery of safe, high quality healthcare based on internationally accepted standards and processes devised and developed by healthcare professionals for healthcare services. It is public recognition of achievement by a healthcare organization of the requirements of international healthcare standards.
Accreditation systems are structured so as to provide objective measures for the external evaluation of quality and quality management. At the heart of these schemes is a list of standards which ideally, serve to evaluate in a systematic and comprehensive way the standards of professional performance in a hospital.
According to Dr. Rabel, the accreditation considers every aspect of the healthcare facility and bases its assessment on not only the standards set but on the processes that lie within the hospital as well, thus ensuring that the highest quality is met across Clinical, Corporate and Support functions to satisfy the many criteria set by ACHSI.
Dr. Rabel explained that the survey spanned clinical, support and corporate functions and includes criteria like continuity of care, access, appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, consumer participation and acceptability, risk management, HR management, application of information technology and information management, transparency in management, leadership and strategic initiatives in healthcare and continuous quality improvement – what is more, all these guidelines conform to World Health Organisation standards.
Dr. Rabel stated, “This accreditation is not just another certificate on the wall, but signifies our commitment to providing Sri Lankans the best of international healthcare.”

Udyami Pieris holding up a pack of NuEnat

Mega Lifesciences, the wellness, healthcare and Drugs Company with a presence in over 50 countries, and manufacturing facilities in Thailand and Australia have introduced yet another innovative product to Sri Lanka, namely NuEnat.
Brand Manager Sri Lanka Mega Lifesciences, Udyami Peiris describing NuEnat, said that it was a capsule meant to enhance the youthfulness of one’s skin. “With time, advancing age sets in no matter what. Outside factors such as the sun’s rays, pollution and diet, all take their toll on our skin, generating an abundance of free radicals that cannot be counteracted by our bodies; we need external help, and that’s where NuEnat plays a role,” Peiris said.  Elaborating further, she said that our bodies require additional reinforcements of antioxidants to defend it against and fight free radicals, which if left unchecked can damage not only our skin but most other organs as well.
“There are many antioxidants such as Vitamin E that are available in the market but virtually all of them contain only one form called alpha-tocopherol, providing partial protection against free radicals. Mega Lifesciences introduces, for the first time in Sri Lanka, a new and improved form of natural Vitamin E that contains four forms of natural Vitamin E such as alpha, beta, gamma and delta which together are known as mixed tocopherols. In other words, while the common ones in the market offer only a partial benefit,  NuEnat with the four forms of Vitamin E, offers a complete benefit in terms of fighting free radicals – a very potent antioxidant effect that prevents skin damage and provides youthful and beautiful skin,” observed Peiris.
She went on to say that scientific studies have proved that the gamma and delta forms of natural Vitamin E have the highest absorption rates in the body and hence are the most beneficial.
NuEnat helps overcome signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots, whilst slowing down the overall effects of aging. Consumer research has also shown that many women subsequent to using NuEnat had reported significant improvement to their hair strength and reduced hair loss.
Established in 1983, Mega Lifesciences is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing medicines – nutritional, herbal, OTC drugs, and prescription drugs in developing countries. Mega Lifesciences is committed to providing quality products and services to their customers through continuous improvement and innovation.
“A ‘thinking’ organization, that changes before it is forced to change, Mega Lifesciences endeavours to grow beyond each of us,” said Praveen Viswakumaran, Country Manager.
The Company’s manufacturing facilities have received international accreditation from reputed health authorities around the world with respect to good manufacturing practices and are the largest soft gelatin manufacturers in Southeast Asia. All products are manufactured under strict cGMP (continuous Good Manufacturing Practices), while the Company’s product development team has years of experience in developing soft gels, tablets, hard capsules and powders, as well as novel drug delivery systems.
NuEnat is manufactured at the Company’s plant which conforms to Australian, Danish, German and Thai quality control standards.
All Mega Lifesciences products are imported and distributed exclusively by A. Baur & Co (Pvt) Ltd. a reputed Swiss corporate established in 1897.

Supported by the Singapore Heart Foundation

Vernon Kang, CEO of the Singapore Heart Foundation said, “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. With many various risk factors involved, cutting down on oily food is one of the simple ways to lower one’s risk of having heart disease. Utilizing the Philips AirFryer is one way people can start to move towards consuming food that has less oil and fat content, and yet still enjoy eating their favourite fried food.”

Innovative Technology

The innovative appliance also comes with an Integrated Air Filter that prevents unwanted cooking smells and vapours. An Adjustable Temperature Control lets users pre-set temperatures of up to 200 degrees C, helping families cut down food preparation time immensely while still producing crispy and evenly-cooked fried food. It also requires minimal heat-up time, so that busy parents can quickly and easily prepare a batch of best tasting fries without the oil in just 12 minutes for the children.
For busy home chefs who appreciate an appliance that allows you to multi-task, the AirFryer also comes with an integrated timer for you to pre-set cooking times of up to 30 minutes.
The AirFryer emits hot air from the top which is circulated rapidly and evenly within the device to cook the food. At a temperature of up to 200 degrees C, the air moves very fast and forcefully, adding a perfect crisp to the exterior of foods being cooked.
With the unique star-shaped design of the base, the heat is propelled, guaranteeing a fast cooking session to deliver deliciously fried food that has reduced fat and oil content.

Simplicity in Use

Cleaning up after cooking is also made easy thanks to its removable, dishwasher-safe parts and non-stick surfaces that can be easily cleaned.
Staying true to Philips’ brand promise of Sense and Simplicity, the AirFryer also comes with a Food Separator Accessory that allows you to fry multiple foods at once without mixing the flavors together, so your fries taste like fries, and meat tastes like meat.
To top off the fat-reduced delicious meals, the Philips AirFryer comes complete with two recipe books containing up to 40 different recipes, some of which cater to the local palate.
The recipe guide provides inspiration to spice up mealtimes at home together with culinary tricks and handy time-saving tips for best results with the appliance. More recipes can also be found on the Philips MyKitchen website (www.philips.com.sg/kitchen) that houses a directory of recipes.