No more shoes odour or smelly feet with Gran's Remedy!

People always say that give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world. I got to agree with that! 

 

I never thought of the importance of having the right pair of shoes until I wore my favourite Sketchers Go run 2 in Pink back in June . Honestly I never thought I could climb the 1200 steps to the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock (one of the must see Unesco site in Sri Lanka) BUT I DID!! This shoes is super light and flexible and it makes my climbing easier. I'm so happy that I made it up there because the view up there is super breathtaking!

So I wore the shoes while backpacking around Sri Lanka for a week. My shoes are exposed to the sun, rain and soaked in sweat. When I returned I felt my shoes are dirty and smelly but I didn't want to wash it because many people has told me that it will spoil the shoes (i.e the glue will come off). and I really do not want to risk that because I really like this shoes.

So I tried various method to salvage my shoes...from putting pandan leaves in the shoes to spray my favourite fragrance into it...hmm it doesn't really help to take away the shoes odour! At that point, I really upset and thought of tossing it away.

Well Shoes/Foot Odour is one of the most common problem which we don't really talk about in Malaysia, a lot of people are embarrass to even to admit that they have this problem. So what causes shoes odour? Well I google and found out there are 3 things that cause shoes odour

Bacteria – This is the number one cause of shoe odor. Once bacteria inhibit the shoes, it will automatically cling to the feet every time it is worn especially without socks on. The bacteria especially like to thrive on shoes if the shoes are moist.

Sweat – There are instances when people have naturally sweaty feet. This causes the bacteria to thrive and probably even multiply.

Other Foot Problems – There are times when the smell is caused by a wound that is infected. If in case you have a wound that needs to be given attention, give the attention that it needs immediately.

So I think my shoes odour problem are mainly are caused by dampness I got from the rain in Sri Lanka. I believe often when we came across this problem, we just throw away our shoes right? But it's such a waste...

So when I was offered Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet & Footwear (Original) from http://www.gransremedy.com.my/ to try, I immediately took up the offer  to see if it really works since I really ran out of ideas/methods to remove my shoes odour. And in their website they said Keep your smelly shoes fresh as summer breeze! I like that!

Gran's Remedy is made in New Zealand. Using a traditional remedy handed down through the generations since 1982, the Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet and  Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet & Footwear Footwear is a unique blend of powders that treats the problem of smelly feet or foot odour, rather than masking it.

Ingredients: Potassium Aluminium Sulphate,, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Undecylenate, Talc, Manuka Oil, Kawakawa Oil.

How to use Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet and Footwear ?

Instruction given : Sprinkle a spoonful (Spoon included in the pottle) of powder in each shoe daily for seven consecutive days or until the powder is used up. I personally felt 1 spoon is a lot for my small size shoes... hence I cut off a bit but still make sure the insole is all properly covered with powder

Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet and Footwear will leave your feet, shoes and socks odour-free for up to six months. 

I realised that the first time I sprinkle the powder into the shoes the night before the smelly scent is not completely gone by the next morning however the insole shoes which was a bit damp become drier. So I continue to sprinkle powder on the shoes for the next 3 to 4 days... and I think the smelly scent completely gone. 

During that period, you can actually wear the shoes directly with or without socks (as long as you do not have any open injury) and it actually help to remove foot odour  (if you have one). Just be careful of the white dust, make sure you are not walking on black carpet with your bare foot after wearing the foot (or you shall be leaving your white footprints behind lol).

I also put a test to my favourite flat! This might not be the best looking flat but it's the most comfortable flat I ever own seriously, I can walk hours in this! But problem with this flat is the insole material is not of breathable material hence my feet easily sweat in it which caused it stink after wearing it for a while.

For this shoes, I have to sprinkle the Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet and Footwear up to a week like that before the shoes odour is completely gone. I guess how long you need to sprinkle on the shoes really depends on the seriousness of the shoes odour and you can continue to sprinkle the powder up to two weeks consecutively. Plus a treated footwear should stay odour-free for up to six month. 

Seriously Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet and Footwear is totally my life saver to my smelly shoes, now I can wear it without worrying someone will notice my shoes odour! 

So you what if the product don't work on you? Well Gran's Remedy offers Money-Back-Guarantee policy because they confident that it will definitely works!

Gran's Remedy for Smelly Feet & Footwear (Original) is sold at RM84.30/50ml and currently they are offering 50% discount on all their range which includes Cooling & Scent Powder! They are also offering FREE shipping for orders within Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak included).

Since it's a festive season, they are very kind to offer JESSYING readers an additional 10% off  of your entire bill when you purchase in http://www.gransremedy.com.my/. Once you key in "jesslee" in the coupon / voucher column before checking out, you will receive 10% off even on top of discounted items. How awesome is that! 

This is me happily wearing my Gran's Remedy treated shoes in the recent Estee Lauder Pink Charity Ride!

Don't suffer in silence and throw away your precious shoes 

because 

Gran's Remedy is the solution to smelly shoes and feet! 

More info at 

http://www.gransremedy.com.my/

https://www.facebook.com/gransremedymalaysia/

Review of Diamond Coral Refined Filter Water System after two months usage!

Recently the weather is so hazy. It's best to stay indoors and don't forget to drink lots of water to flush out the toxins!

Speaking of that, I have been using Diamond Coral Water for more than 2 months and honestly it has changed my perception on tap water. I never really notice how dirty is our water until I opened up the filter to wash recently..

I opened using the tools given inside the box, just lock and twist to open.

OMG!!!! So yellowish... Nearly fainted when I saw this. So much dirt and soil..cannot imagine if we drink unfiltered water!

I began cleaning using the brush given, just brush lightly and those dirt is coming off...

How do we know when we need to clean our filter? When you feel the water pressure is lower which is about two months once you need to clean it.

Out of the 6 filters, we only need to wash filter A.

Besides drinking at least 8 glass of Diamond Coral Water a day, I have tried to practice a healthier lifestyle. I go for swimming occasionally and made home cooked food whenever I'm free.

I usually soak vegetables & fruits in Diamond Coral Water for 30 minutes to remove toxic agricultural chemicals. 

I can't imagine using tap water to wash rice and vegetables, it might further add dirt to it... Hahah...so please get a Diamond Coral Water filter yo!

I boiled my favourite watercress with pork and red dates!

I felt that Diamond Coral Water taste sweeter than my previous filter and it actually made me feel that my cooking taste better! Even white rice taste better, softer and feel less starchy with Diamond Coral Water. 

And one very interesting thing is that when usually I clean the seafood it has this fishy smell on my hands and Diamond Coral Water can actually clean away the fishy smells from my hands! So amazing!

I carry my Diamond Coral water in my bag everyday! 

I read that alkaline water helps the body neutralize acid in the blood, provides more energy, slows the aging process. Also drinking alkaline antioxidant water all day long will help you prevent and even reverse free radical damage. Not sure how true is this, but one of the biggest difference I have realized after drinking Diamond Coral Water at home is my digestion has improved and I do not feel "gassy" after meal compared to before. I used to have really bad gastric problem but seems like having this alkaline water seems to help neutralized the acid in my stomach. 

I guess although Diamond Coral Water is a little bit more expensive than your usual filtered but i guess some of the benefits I mentioned worth the investment. Since water is the daily liquid that we need to have to help our body to distribute essential nutrients to cells, such as minerals, vitamins and glucose in our body, it think it's importance for us to pick a good water filter such as Diamond Coral Water to provide us clean & healthier water for our body.

Diamond Coral is now available at RM2980 (WM) / RM3060 (EM) 

EM Filter Replacement Service Fee/year: RM994 (WM) / RM1020 (EM) 

Note: 

Filter Replacement Service Fee is inclusive of: 

A) 3 Years Filters - Coral Mini series: Total 7 filters included the 3 filters come with the new machine - Coral series: Total 11 filters included the 6 filters come with the new machine 

B) FREE Maintenance 

C) Product Warranty Prices above are West Malaysia pricing exclusive of installation fee. 

Yay, I got Diamond Coral Refined Filter Water System installed at home!

 Do you know the importance of drinking water.

I guess many of us know that our body composed of about 60% water and it helps our digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. Hence since young we are always told to drink lots of water because it also helps to flush out toxic.

We can't just drink water from the tap because our Malaysian Government does not encourage that. Hence we always advice to use water filter at home to filter our those bacteria, organism, soil, chlorine.

This was the current water filter that I'm using in my KL house. As you can see it's really small and only have 8 stage water purifier system and I have to wash and test it regularly with iodine drops. Very troublesome to twist open the cap before washing. 

Thanks to Diamond Malaysia, I finally managed to try Diamond Water Filter System since I have been hearing them for the longest time. 

Diamond went through over a hundred kinds of materials to finally create this unique refined life water technology. They use 100% natural purifying materials such as diatomite, coral calcium, coconut shells and bamboo charcoal base activated carbon. This system can purify harmful elements over a hundred times, and it can get rid of radioactive elements found in the water while keeping intact the minerals vital to the human bodies. They have conducted research of a variety of hundred types of materials, the most precious billion-year mineral ores such as Maifan mineral stones and tourmaline for the mineralization and magnetization processes, turning ordinary water into alkaline water.

I made appointment with the service agent and they came to fix Diamond Coral Refined Filter Water System at my place. He was really professional, explaining step by step to me.

Tadaaaa .... I like how the Diamond Coral Refined Filter Water System refined concept, feature and design match my kitchen's tiles nicely.

I read that Diamond teamed up with a group of the world’s top designers and spent over 4 years to refine this design by stringently scrutinized over 2000 drafts, 200 models, and 100 kinds of materials. They have made 250 changes…from product concept to a tiny little screw....from product structure to the hidden details.

Technical specification : 8.1kg

Size : 320mm (L) x 223mm (W) x 343mm (H)

Filtration volume : 1.2L /min at 40psi

Max System Operation Temperature : 40ºF-100ºF

In total there is 6 filters in Diamond Coral to produce natural alkaline PH water

Why is alkaline water good for our health?

Alkaline water neutralizes the accumulated acidic waste in the human body and washes away the accumulated waste thus helping blood circulate. Alkaline water produces natural ionized minerals such as calcium ion, magnesium ion, sodium ion and potassium ion. These ionized minerals can be absorbed 100% in body.

Of all the filters, only filter A need to be cleans every 2 months or so OR when you feel the water pressure is lower. 

Use the tools included in the box to open the filter and brush to clean the filter.

Brush lightly on the filter to remove the residue left on it. Once it's done just close back the cover, very convenient.

I also  found out in the box that all the filters component is made in England and certified by U.S National Science Foundation International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements. It also received certification from ISO:9001 

Just switch the Diamond Diverter Switch to the symbol to enjoy Diamond water. And when switch to the tap logo, means using tap water. 

Very simple to use, with a switch I can enjoy natural alkaline PH water at the comfort of my own home.

I felt that since water is the main liquid that we consume everyday it's important that we choose and invest in the right water filter for our health. And ever since I google about the benefit of natural alkaline PH water, I'm surprised to see that Japanese is a firm believer to alkaline water and maybe that contribute to their radiant glowing skin? I will be sharing my review with you all soon... in the mean time let's drink more water!

Now everyone can enjoy Diamond Coral Water at home, enjoy their high trade in value for your old water filter up to RM2500.

Diamond Coral Refined Filter Water System is now available at RM2980 (WM) / RM3060 (EM)

EM Filter Replacement Service Fee/year: RM994 (WM) / RM1020 (EM)

Note: 

Filter Replacement Service Fee is inclusive of: 

A) 3 Years Filters 

– Coral Mini series: Total 7 filters included the 3 filters come with the new machine 

– Coral series: Total 11 filters included the 6 filters come with the new machine 

B) FREE Maintenance 

C) Product Warranty Prices above are West Malaysia pricing exclusive of installation fee.

Review & Giveaway : AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain a non-medicated solution to period pain!

 

There are few days in a month that we girls just feel so tired, uncomfortable and just want to sleep and sleep.

Yes I'm taking about our monthly "aunty visit" i.e period/menstrual.

Some of us here are the unlucky ones who experience this menstrual pain every month, I'm sure you can relate to this...because it's one of the most torturing days of the month.... 

Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman has crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp or aching pain that comes and goes, or possibly back pain. Sometimes, the pain makes it difficult for us to perform normal household, to do our job for a few days during each menstrual cycle and all we want is to rest and sleep but then back to reality we still have work to do.

And in order to feel better, some of us choose to take medicine, use hot water bag or drink warm water. Personally I avoid taking pill because I read before that once we take a medicine i.e drug it says in our body system for 90 days. Hence I avoid taking medicine unless it is really necessary.

They understand that woman desire for warmth when feeling cold or to soothe aches and pains. 

Hot water bag is nice to use but it only keeps your tummy warm for a good few hours. And I also find it troublesome/inconveniences to use it because I need to drag myself out of bed to boil some hot water to put in the bag and I can only use when I'm lying down on bed.

I was introduced to AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain; the first non-medicated self heating patch to reduce symptoms of menstrual pain in the market I think because I haven't seen anything like this before.  Thety u desire for warmth when feeling cold or to soothe aches and pains. 

So what's the safe temperature of AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain and how long does it last?
The heating patch will provide a stable and safe temperature (40°C) up to 8 hours to keep our abdomen warm. 

In each box of AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain it comes with 2 patch that was sealed individually with aluminium foil. The air-activated heat patch will generate warming sensation by itself once it is opened & exposed to the air.

So how this AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch help for Menstrual Pain?

It provides heat therapy which can improve blood circulation and reduce menstrual pain symptoms.

This heat therapy targets pain at its root cause as it helps improve blood circulation. By warming the affected area, the volume of blood flow increases and it produces vasodilation (i.e widening of blood vessels as a result from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls) which increases the supply of oxygen and removal of metabolic waste, leading to better healing and reduced pain.

Ingredients: Iron Powder, Water, Activated Carbon, vermiculite, salt, super absorbent polymer

AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain patch size is as big as my palm (14cm(H) x 7cm(W).  

There is an adhesive side on one side of the heat patch for us to stick it on our skin.  Slowly peel off the heat patch before stick on the skin i.e abdominal area. Of course you can use it in other area like your back but then the shape of the patch itself it's for tummy and that's the place you feel uncomfortable most during period. 

To apply this AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain, you have to make sure your skin is dry and clean over the place of application.

Avoid putting on lotion or cream on the skin before sticking the patch because it will make the adhesive not so sticky. Ah remember each patch is for one time use only because the heat can only can lasts for 8 hours

My review of AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain 

I applied the patch on my tummy where I feel painful/uncomfortable due to my period.  It is very easy to use and stick on my skin. However I do notice that it takes a while for me to feel the warm sensation. The warm sensation really last the whole duration of 8 hours when I wear it. 

Compare to hot water bag which is warmer than this when you first put in on your tummy, this heat patch gives lesser warming sensation which is gentler to our skin. 

However remember to stop using immediately if it feels too hot to avoid low temperature skin burn.

Why I like using AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain 

Because it is convenient, effective, safe and non-medicinal.

Ah so easy to use lah ... I can just keep this patch in my handbag and my drawer . just just peel and stick on! It's odourless and slim too which means I can apply under my clothes and can be used anytime/anywhere - even during office working hours without anyone noticing it. 

Gentle reminder, do remove the product slowly to avoid skin exfoliation caused by low-temperature burns. Be especially careful concerning low temperature burns when using on sensitive part of the body such as buttoc

Where to get it ?

AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Menstrual Pain  is available in Malaysia for  RM10.90 (for 2 pieces in a box) at nearest pharmacy such as Watsons, Guardian, Caring, other independent pharmacies.

 I'm not sure if others countries have this besides Japan as the last time my reader went to check it in Singapore, she cannot find it. This is pretty new product so maybe it will take some time before it reaches your shore! Good news to Malaysian readers, I have giveaway for you guys to try out... scroll down to know more!

In case you didn't know, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is the one of the major pharmaceutical company in Japan established in 19th Century running their business for over 120 years. And I believe most of us heard or use AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO (Liquid Type) to help with stiff muscle. Besides that they also came out with AMMELTZ YOKO YOKO Heat Patch for Neck & Shoulder Pain to relieve the neck and shoulder pain / back pain by heat therapy.This works like the menstrual pain patch, the only difference is that the patch is in square shape and bigger.