5 Things You Should Know If Your Partner Snores

Today we are going to discuss something that is a bit privacy but yet happen commonly in our community – snoring. Do you have a partner that snores? I believe a lot of us have same issue, well, at least I do. My partner snores is so loud that even the neighbor can hear. I have tried to poke him, and even put on ear plug. However, it doesn't solve his snores. At times, I was even thought to sleep in separate room but I know this is harmful to the marriage hence I just let this thought slip away.

Over the years, he has tried almost all the remedies including the nose strips, get doctor's consultation, but they are not helping him to reduce his snores. The doctor has advice him to go for an operation but we thought it was too extreme and hence we didn't go for it. However, as his snores become louder every night, it made us both had poor sleep and affect our daily activities.

Month ago, I posted my concern of my snoring partner online. Not surprisingly, many of my friends are having the same problem, and one of my friend from pharmaceutical background has introduced me Silence. Made in France, Silence is an anti-snoring throat spray that acts directly on the main cause of snoring and lasts throughout the night.

As I was really curious just like you, I have decided to give it a try. I have let my hubby to use the Anti-Snoring Throat Spray 3 weeks ago. Read on further to find out the 5 things you should know about Silence Anti-Snoring Throat Spray from our experience.

1. Silence Anti-Snoring Throat Spray is plant base, it is made from 2% of Carrageenan, a very sticky seaweed; 7.5% Phospolipids which is soy lecithin, a plant based lubricant and Rosa Canina Extract, the rose hip extract to tone up muscle and helps in inflammation. It gives immediate effect as it coats the throat tissues and providing lubrication immediately. It reduces the inflammation and swelling of the throat tissues (edema), therefore reducing snoring.

2. Silence Anti-Snoring Throat Spray comes in foam spray type which is easy to use. To use, shake the can vigorously, attach diffuse to nozzle, turn the can upside down, spray foam towards back to your throat for 3 seconds, swallow it in. Repeat spray and swallow for 3 times before you sleep. This way, the anti-snoring throat spray will stay on the site of action the whole night.

Whittaker’s Chocolate – World-Class Chocolate Made in New Zealand

We all know New Zealand is famous for its dairy, and hence they produce the best chocolate there too. We were glad to be invited to a blogger event to try out Whittaker’s chocolate, the World-class chocolate made in New Zealand at Jaya Grocer, The Starling Mall last Saturday morning.

As New Zealand's Most Trusted Brand and a favourite among chocolate lovers, Whittaker’s chocolate has expanded into the Asian market, with its chocolate now widely available in China, North Asia, and South-East Asia. 

Left: Matt Whittaker, the Head of International Markets for Whittaker’s chocolate

We were glad to meet Matt Whittaker, the Head of International Markets for Whittaker’s chocolate during the event. According to him, Whittaker’s chocolate is all made at its one factory in Porirua, New Zealand, and is the only major chocolate manufacturer in New Zealand that ensures quality by controlling the whole manufacturing process – from beans to bar. Each step in the chocolate-making process, from receiving the cocoa bean in its raw form to the final wrapped product, is done at the Whittaker’s factory. 

“Our core focus on producing quality, world-class chocolate is why we think we have been voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand for six years in a row,” says Matt Whittaker.

Whittaker’s was established over 120 years ago by J.H. Whittaker, and is now directed by third-generation Whittakers, brothers Andrew and Brian. The next generation of Whittakers, brother and sister Matt and Holly, work in the business as Head of International Markets and Marketing Manager respectively.

Flavours of Diwali @ Pavilion KL

Deepavali is around the corner, it is fall on 18 Oct 2017 this year. In conjunction with this year's Festival of Lights, Pavilion KL, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination has launched ‘Flavours of Diwali’ – a joyous Deepavali event today. Inspired by the symbols which reflect the true essence of Deepavali, Flavours of Diwali will showcase the most creative and largest kolam design in collaboration with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, which will be featured in the Centre Court of the mall from now until 23rd October 2017.

Flavours of Diwali @ Pavilion KL

Flavours of Diwali invites Malaysians to come together for a feast of the senses in the heart of Bukit Bintang, with colourful, vivid decorations, stunning performances, fabulous shopping deals and mouth-watering dishes, some created exclusively for the festive period.

To celebrate the launch, media and guests were treated to a spectacular performance and speeches by Ms Kung Suan Ai, Director of Marketing, Pavilion KL and Dato’ Gail Phung, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide before seeing the beautiful ‘Unity Kolam’ be brought to life in a magnificent lighting ceremony.

Designed by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology’s students from 18 different countries, the ‘Unity Kolam’ features 3 huge ‘kolam’ which comes together to create one massive, vivid art piece. The colourful kolam is infused with robust coloured rice grains to boast intricate patterns of the different symbols of Deepavali, such as the Elephant which represents strength, power, stability and wisdom; the Lotus which encompasses creativity, wealth, health and prosperity; and the Peacock which captures beauty and elegance. Like the myriad colours on the kolam, Flavours of Diwali captures the true essence of Deepavali that we are the most beautiful when we embody these symbols and are united as one.

Direct Flight to Jeju from Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia X

Calling all South Korea lovers, we can now fly directly to Jeju from Kuala Lumpur, yay! This exclusive direct flights sets its course to commence 4 times weekly. As the idyllic island in South Korea, Jeju is a beautiful and natural island that one should not be missed. In conjunction with the launch of this new route, travelers can enjoy promotional all-in fares from RM199 one-way on the grand launch on 12 December 2017.

The special promo of all-in fares from RM199 one-way on standard seat and RM899 one-way on award winning Premium Flatbed will run from 10 to 15 October 2017 for travel between 12 December 2017 and 25 March 2018, available for booking on airasia.com.

AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail said, “We are proud to be the only airline to operate direct flights to Jeju, South Korea from Kuala Lumpur, connecting the beautiful island with Malaysia and the rest of Asia and beyond through Asia’s LCC hub. South Korea is an important market and we have seen tremendous growth from our existing routes to Seoul and Busan which will now be complemented by our new service to Jeju, saving our guests the hassle of domestic transit to the island province. This new route will provide additional over 150,000 capacity annually and will be a significant boost to strengthen business and tourism ties between Malaysia and South Korea. We wish to thank the governments and relevant authorities for the tremendous support and making this route launch possible.”

Director General of Tourism Bureau, Jeju Special Self- Governing Province Mr. Lee Seung Chan said, “We would like to congratulate AirAsia X on this exclusive route connecting Malaysia with Jeju Island. Jeju Island is a destination unlike others with year-round attractions suitable for all types of travellers, be it single or group travellers, families or honeymooners. We are certain that this direct route will boost the tourism arrival for Jeju attracting tourists from not only Malaysia, but also from other countries who can now easily connect to Jeju via Kuala Lumpur.”

Guests can now make use of AirAsia's Fly-Thru service to connect seamlessly to Jeju from other cities within AirAsia and AirAsia X’s extensive flight network with just one additional stop, or utilise the multi-city option to explore Jeju together with Busan or Seoul before flying back to Kuala Lumpur.

Jeju Island, also known as the “Island of the gods”, is a beautiful volcanic island located 64 kilometers south of the Korean Peninsula. It is the country’s most popular holiday island, with more than 70% of visitors being domestic travelers seeking out what has become known as the "Hawaii of South Korea."

Lipton x Monin #MixTealogy

Tea is a big part of Asian culture and that is no different here where it is enjoyed, and savoured by Malaysians from all walks of life.

Now for the first time ever in Malaysia, Unilever Food Solutions (Lipton) is joining hands with Monin to bring tea lovers a brand new concept to elevate your beverage offering to an absolute quintessential level.

Enter #MixTealogy: a perfect blend of the purest Lipton tea, with the premium quality of Monin syrups. The uplifting nature of tea drinking coupled with innovative mixology is opening the door to limitless #MixTealogy possibilities.

Founded in Bourges, France in 1912, Monin is the world’s leading provider of premium gourmet flavourings. Monin is present in over 150 countries and has a range of 175 flavours including gourmet sauces, fruit purees and frappe powder for unlimited drinks creation.

UFS Malaysia Country Head Nusrat Perveen said: “Following a relaunch of the Sir Thomas J Lipton range of teas last year, we are here to bring you a whole new dimension to tea enjoyment.”

Today, Lipton is the world’s leading tea brand and is sold in more than 150 countries. Lipton was also the first brand to sell tea leaves in tea bags, and every year a whopping 100 billion Lipton drinks are enjoyed around the world.

“Consumers nowadays are setting new standards and expecting to be wowed by amazing lifestyle experiences. That’s why we introduced #MixTealogy, to enable our customers to inspire and satisfy their guests,” she said.

Iced tea reached the top 5 iced beverages for its refreshing and healthy perception and #icedtea and #coldbrew tea are topping the charts in social media currently. Having 2 expert brands in their own field, working together hand in hand, #MixTealogy looks set to be the next big hit among consumers.

Curél ‘Be Well 365. Ceramide Skincare’

Kao Japan is bringing Japan’s No.1 Brand for Sensitive Asian Skin, the Curél brand to Malaysia with the vision of providing safe and effective Sensitive skincare solutions for Malaysians. Launched in Japan in 1999, Curél is scientifically developed and is a culmination of years of extensive dermatological research clinically tested to suit Asian Skin. Kao Japan’s skincare research team paid particularly close attention to customers’ concerns over skin problems and discovered that dry and sensitive skin is caused by a lack of Ceramide.

Sensitive skin is a state of hyper-reactivity where the skin lacks sufficient Ceramide, resulting in skin problems and symptoms of discomfort such as roughness, dryness, irritation, itching and redness. Thus, it is important to provide moisturizing skin care which protects and replenishes the function of Ceramide. Sensitive skin troubles occur when skin becomes dry and stripped of its thin protective barrier. Curél discovered that dry and sensitive skin troubles amongst Malaysians have increased significantly1 and the many factors causing sensitive skin include pro-longed exposure to UV rays and bad weather conditions such as pollution. Even the use of unsuitable skincare products could aggravate sensitive skin woes. As such, skin affected by these external irritants cause problems such as tautness, redness, itchiness, allergies and skin peeling prone to itching and redness.

A highly anticipated brand under the Kao range, Curél offers a holistic range of products that combat sensitive skin problems at its root. Specially formulated and clinically proven to support dry and sensitive skin, Curél is also recommended for use on babies with dry and sensitive skin conditions. Curél’s efficacy is backed by over 30 years of R&D, researching more than 2,000 different formulas and 6,400 people with sensitive skin. The result is Curél’s breakthrough technology – the Advanced Intensive Moisture Ceramide Care technology.

Curél contains the essential ingredient – Ceramide-functioning ingredient, which is unique, dermatological formulated and clinically proven to be hydrating, penetrating and moisture-retaining for the skin. It not only helps improve low barrier conditions on the skin surface, but also targets the problem from within. 

Curél provides a comprehensive face to body range suitable for all skin types. The two range that comes highly recommended by Kao skin specialists are Intensive Moisture Care series and Sebum Trouble Care series. Curél is the solution to relieve irritation and helps hydrate skin while providing highly effective solutions to restore the structure of the skin. Apart from these, Curél has a UV Protection Essence to protect sensitive skin against UV damage while restoring Ceramide for healthier skin barrier.

1 Kao Global Benchmark survey 2011-2014

Curél is now available at selected Watson’s stores. The retail price of Curél products ranges from RM42.40 to RM111.30 with GST.

For more information, please visit Curél Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/curelmalaysia or Kao Malaysia’s official Curél website at http://www.kao.com/my/curel