First stem cells transplant

The first patient with dry age-related macular degeneration has received stem cells transplants in a clinical trial. 

"This trial signifies an exciting extension of our on-going clinical research with neural stem cells from disorders of the brain and spinal cord to now include the eye," said Stephen Huhn, a StemCells vice president.

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Lohas Meridian Exercise

Our last event of the year is an introductory workshop on how to practice meridian exercises!

LOHAS Meridian Exercise is a simple an effective technique to lift up the spirit and improve our vitality within minutes.

Meridians are energy pathways, a system or networking of invisible bodily energy (qi) channels that run and recharge the body’s energy fields . If there is a blockage or disrupted flow of qi and blood in the meridians, or an excessive or insufficient qi and blood in the meridians, we may fall sick.

LOHAS Meridian Exercise uses simple exercise, breathing and stretching, mind-body-emotion techniques to help us clear any blockage and balance the flow of qi and blood in the meridians, calm the emotions and thereby alleviate common health problems and achieve total wellness for our mind and body and prevent us from falling sick easily.

In the Introductory Workshop led by trainer Mr. Lim Peng Tatt, participants will learn useful and effective meridian basic routine for total well being. Participants will also learn many useful and vital points of meridian and their benefits. Mr. Lim will also suggest the lifestyle that enhances the meridians and recommend simple techniques that take less than a minute or two to improve our meridians.

Date: Nov 24, 2012 (Sat)

Time: 10am to 11.30am

Venue: Beacon LOHAS Training Centre at 11 Sims Drive #03-04A, S'pore 387385

This event is free for MDS members. Please register for the event by calling Anne at 6238-7387 or e-mail Sharon at alleyes@singnet.com.sg

More pics from AMD Week

More photos from the launch of the AMD Awareness Week on September 22 at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. 

The pictures are of MDS Exco members Sharon Siddique and Anny Leow with AMD Alliance International CEO Narinder Sharma and Singapore's Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, the guest of honour at the event.