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Khamis, 27 Jun 2013

HINDARI UBAT


Hindari ubat-ubatan dari anak-anak kita
Hampir setiap rumah mempunyai atau menyimpan ubat sama ada dalam bentuk ubat biji atau cecair yang boleh dimakan, atau bentuk yang tidak boleh dimakan seperti ubat sedut, supositori, krim, salap, losyen dan ubat titis.

Setiap ubat adalah racun sekiranya tidak digunakan mengikut peraturan yang disarankan. Oleh itu, setiap arahan penggunaan pada label atau yang diberitahu oleh doktor dan petugas di kaunter farmasi mestilah difahami dan dipatuhi untuk mengelakkan risiko keracunan. Selain itu, keracunan juga boleh berlaku akibat kelalaian ibu bapa atau penjaga dalam mengambil langkah-langkah tertentu memastikan semua ubat-ubatan dalam rumah sentiasa dijauhkan daripada kanak-kanak.

Bagaimana mencegah keracunan? Keracunan pada kanak-kanak adalah sesuatu yang boleh dicegah. Usaha-usaha yang gigih untuk mengelakkan keracunan perlu mengambil kira peringkat umur kanak-kanak tersebut. Kanak-kanak berusia satu hingga tiga tahun merupakan golongan yang paling berisiko untuk mengalami keracunan kerana mereka cenderung untuk memasukkan apa sahaja ke dalam mulut mereka. Kanak-kanak pada peringkat umur ini baru belajar merangkak dan berjalan dan terdedah kepada pelbagai barangan di dalam rumah.

Langkah-langkah pencegahan keracunan di rumah paling baik dimulakan ketika kanak-kanak berusia enam bulan atau sebelum kanak-kanak tersebut menyusur dan merangkak. Kanak-kanak berusia tiga hingga lima tahun biasanya akan memakan sebarang ubat atau pil yang mereka temui. Kumpulan ini bersifat ingin mencuba dan mereka juga gemar meniru gelagat orang dewasa. Apabila usia mereka meningkat, usaha-usaha pencegahan akan lebih cenderung daripada melindungi kepada mendidik. Pada peringkat ini, ibu bapa hendaklah memberitahu anak-anak tentang bahaya keracunan ubat-ubatan. Keracunan boleh berlaku di mana-mana atau pada bila-bila masa.

Kanak-kanak merupakan golongan yang sering terdedah kepada keracunan sama ada di rumah mahu pun di luar rumah. Di Pusat Racun Negara, laporan menunjukkan lebih 26% daripada kes-kes keracunan yang dirujuk dari tahun 1995 sehingga Jun 2001 adalah melibatkan kanak-kanak.

Kebanyakan daripada kes-kes tersebut juga didapati melibatkan golongan yang berusia antara satu hingga enam tahun. Golongan ini biasanya suka mencuba sesuatu yang baru dan menarik tanpa mengetahui bahayanya hal ini kepada mereka.

Anda akan dapat mengetahui mengenai jenis-jenis keracunan ubatan dan cara mencegah serta mengendalikan kes keracunan ubatan melalui laman web ini. HINDARI KERACUNAN UBATAN Keracunan dikalangan kanak-kanak :-
• Ubat demam
 Ubat demam adalah sinonim dengan parasetamol malah ia adalah ubat yang paling kerap digunakan untuk kanak-kanak. Selain demam, juga digunakan untuk meredakan atau menghilangkan kesakitan. Mudah dibeli di kedai-kedai tanpa memerlukan preskripsi doktor serta terdapat dalam pelbagai bentuk formulasi seperti ubat kunyah, cecair dan supositori. Kebanyakan ibu bapa sering menganggap parasetamol adalah 'sangat selamat'. Tetapi kajian-kajian menunjukkan banyak kes keracunan berlaku kerana sebahagian ibu bapa atau penjaga memberikan dos-dos parasetamol yang tidak betul kepada kanak-kanak. Kesilapan yang paling ketara ialah memberi dos dewasa dalam bentuk ubat biji yang tidak sesuai untuk usia kanak-kanak tersebut. Dalam kes-kes lain pula, keracunan terjadi kerana kesilapan mengira dos yang betul serta kesalahan menyukat dos ubat cecair. Parasetamol untuk kanak-kanak biasanya didapati dalam warna yang menarik serta mempunyai rasa yang enak. Oleh itu, kanak-kanak cenderung untuk memakannya sendiri sekiranya diletakkan di tempat yang mudah dijumpai oleh mereka. Lebihan dos parasetamol yang dimakan oleh kanak-kanak berkemungkinan menyebabkan kerosakan hati yang jika tidak menerima rawatan segara dan boleh membawa maut.

 • Ubat selsema
 Ubat untuk rawatan selesema dan batuk biasanya mengandungi antihistamin di samping bahan-bahan lain. Contoh antihistamin konvensional adalah seperti klorfeniramin, prometazin, trimeprazin, defehidramin, triprolidin dan lain-lain lagi. Pada dos-dos yang selamat, antihistamin konvensional boleh menyebabkan rasa mengantuk akan tetapi jika dos berlebihan kanak-kanak akan mengalami tanda-tanda rangsangan sistem saraf pusat seperti pembesaran anak mata, muka merah, mulut kering, demam, dan ataksia (pergerakan otot yang tidak seragam). Selain itu, keracunan juga menyebabkan sawan, tekanan darah meningkat serta perubahan pada fungsi jantung. Sekiranya tidak diberi rawatan segera, maut mungkin menyusul. Selain antihistamin konvensional, antihistamin generasi kedua seperti yang tidak menyebabkan rasa mengantuk banyak digunakan masa kini. Lebihan dos boleh menyebabkan kesan toksik kepada jantung dan sawan. Di samping itu, bahan lain yang terkandung dalam ubat selesema dan ubat batuk ialah pseudoephedrine, dan jika diambil dalam dos berlebihan boleh menyebabkan tekanan darah meningkat, sakit kepala, halusinasi penglihatan (visual hallucination), kekeliruan, koma, kekurangan bekalan oksigen kepada otot jantung dan lain-lain kesan toksik pada jantung.

 • Zat besi (Iron)
 Keracunan zat besi merupakan punca utama kematian kanak-kanak di bawah enam tahun yang dilaporkan berlaku dari tahun 1988 sehingga tahun 1992 di Amerika Syarikat. Zat besi biasanya didapati dalam banyak sediaan ubat vitamin kanak-kanak dan ibu hamil. Zat besi merupakan zat yang penting untuk mencegah anemia atau keadaan kurang darah yang disebabkan oleh kekurangan zat besi. Kanak-kanak yang mengalami lebihan zat besi akan mengalami kesan keracunan segera dan kesan keracunan jangka panjang. Kesan segera biasanya berlaku beberapa minit atau beberapa jam selepas mereka menelan ubat tersebut. Antaranya ialah rasa loya, muntah, cirit-birit dan pendarahan perut-usus, yang boleh mengakibatkan kejutan, koma dan maut. Dalam beberapa kes keracunan, kanak-kanak berkenaan kelihatan sembuh seperti sedia kala, akan tetapi pendarahan perut-usus yang teruk, keletihan berlebihan, kegagalan jantung dan koma boleh berlaku antara 12 jam sehingga dua hari kemudiannya. Walaupun kanak-kanak tersebut selamat, mereka mungkin mengalami masalah-masalah lain seperti saluran perut-usus tersumbat dan kerosakan hati yang teruk dalam tempoh tiga hingga enam minggu selepas tarikh keracunan. Oleh itu, sekiranya anak anda tertelan lebihan ubat yang mengandungi zat besi, bawa dia ke hospital segera walaupun tiada kesan segera keracunan diperhatikan. Kadangkala tanda-tanda yang teruk tidak terjadi dalam tempoh yang singkat dan rawatan yang lambat diberi mungkin tidak lagi berkesan Keracunan dikalangan dewasa :-
• Ubat antidepresi Ubat antidepresi digunakan untuk merawat depresi atau kesugulan yang merupakan satu gangguan psikologi. Ini termasuklah perubahan tingkah laku seperti bermuram, cepat marah, gangguan tidur, hilang berat badan dan kurang selera makan. Ciri-ciri kesugulan biasanya ditentukan oleh doktor perubatan. Ini berpandukan kriteria yang ditetapkan mengikut satu piawai untuk penyakit mental. Rawatan kesugulan biasanya melibatkan kedua-dua rawatan kaunseling dan ubat. Daripada segi rawatan ubat, biasanya ubat antidepresi trisiklik seperti imipramin digunakan. Keracunan akibat pengambilan berlebihan ubat antidepresi trisiklik boleh dilihat daripada ransangan sistem saraf dan gangguan denyutan jantung. Jika dos ubat imipramin yang diambil melebihi 500 mg, ia boleh menyebabkan mangsa menunjukkan gejala suhu badan menurun, sawan, tekanan darah menurun, pernafasan tertekan, anak mata mengembang, penglihatan kabur, gangguan denyutan jantung dan koma. Sebenarnya tiada penawar khusus untuk kes keracunan ini. Rawatan yang biasa diberi merupakan rawatan untuk mengeluarkan sebanyak mungkin racun dari badan serta berdasarkan masalah kesihatan yang timbul semasa keracunan. • Ubat analgesik Kumpulan ubat ini menahan atau meredakan kesakitan akibat sakit kepala, sakit gigi, sakit perut, sakit sendi dan sebagainya. Dalam hal ini kesakitan merupakan satu tanda penyakit dan bukannya sebab utama mengapa sesuatu bahagian badan menjadi sakit. Oleh itu ubat analgesik hanya membantu mengurangkan rasa sakit yang berkaitan. Sekiranya rasa sakit muncul semula ataupun tidak hilang, maka pesakit cenderung untuk menambah atau menggunakan semula dos ubat berulangkali sehingga menghasilkan keracunan. Terdapat dua jenis utama ubat analgesik iaitu jenis narkotik dan bukan narkotik. Jenis narkotik merujuk khususnya kepada dadah narkotik seperti morfin ataupun petidin; satu lagi adalah seperti aspirin dan parasetamol. Ubat analgesik jenis narkotik jarang mengakibatkan keracunan. Ini kerana penggunaan ubat tersebut terhad dan sentiasa diawasi oleh doktor bagi mempastikan bahawa dos yang diambil tidak berlebihan. Ubat analgesia, jenis bukan narkotik pula dibenarkan untuk digunakan oleh undang-undang Malaysia tanpa pengawasan doktor. Ubat sedemikian boleh diperolehi di kedai farmasi tanpa preskripsi doktor. Kebanyakan ubat seperti analgesia sering mengakibatkan keracunan kerana cara penggunaan yang tidak betul. Mekanisme keracunan yang terhasil akibat dari kumpulan ini akan diterangkan dengan menggunakan dua jenis ubat yang popular iaitu parasetamol dan aspirin. • Parasetamol Penggunaan yang disyorkan untuk seorang dewasa ialah 1 gm (2 tablet biasa) digunakan antara 4 hingga 6 jam sehari setiap kali diperlukan. Apabila diambil oleh pengguna, parasetamol akan dimetabolismekan di hati lantas menyebabkan kesan ubat menjadi reda dan penggunaannya perlu diulang. Salah satu hasil metabolit dikenali sebagai metabolit perantara. Ia terbentuk di hati dan merupakan bahan kimia bertoksik kepada sel-sel hati yang boleh menyebabkan sel hati termusnah. Dalam pengambilan ubat ini secara biasa, metabolit merbahaya ini bergabung dengan sejenis enzim glutation yang terhad menyebabkan metabolit perantara tidak dapat dineutralkan. Akibatnya metabolit tersebut bergabung dengan sel hati dan seterusnya menyebabkan sel hati musnah. Selain hati, parasetamol juga menyebabkan kerosakan buah pinggang melalui mekanisme yang sama. Sekiranya berlaku keracunan parasetamol, penawar, n-asetilsistein boleh digunakan untuk menghalang berlakunya kerosakan hati dan buah pinggang. Sekiranya rawatan diberikan sebelum kerosakan hati dan buah pinggang berlaku, penawar tersebut akan menyebabkan lebih banyak enzim glutation dihasilkan untuk bergabung dengan metabolit perantara. • Aspirin Asprin digunakan untuk meredakan sakit, mengurangkan demam dan radang di bahagian sendi. Ia juga boleh meredakan penyakit artritis dan melambatkan pembekuan darah. Untuk merawat kesakitan, aspirin digunakan pada dos sehingga 1gm setiap empat jam. Dos oral maksimum yang dibenarkan dalam sehari ialah lingkungan 4 gm. Dalam badan, aspirin akan ditukarkan di bahagian hati menjadi salisilat. Bentuk salisilat yang terhasil ini merupakan ubat yang terdapat dalam sediaan minyak gosok untuk kegunaan luar seperti linimen metil salisilat. Penggunaan aspirin di kalangan kanak-kanak tidak digalakkan. Ini kerana aspirin didapati mengakibatkan kesan sampingan yang dikenali sebagai penyakit Reye, suatu keadaan yang membawa kepada kerosakan hati, otak dan akhirnya maut. Selain daripada itu, aspirin juga merengsakan perut malah berupaya melukakannya dan menyebabkan perdarahan. Seterusnya ulser boleh berlaku di bahagian perut dan sistem penghadaman. Rasa mual, perut sebu dan muntah sering berlaku sebagai kesan sampingan pada orang dewasa. Sekiranya ini berlaku, hentikan serta-merta penggunaan aspirin dan dapatkan nasihat perubatan. Memakan aspirin melebihi dos yang disyorkan (biasanya 20-25 gm) telah dilaporkan boleh menyebabkan kematian. Kesan keracunan yang berlaku pada peringkat awal ialah rasa mual, muntah dan sakit perut. Ini kemudiannya diikuti dengan kesan keracunan lebih hebat melalui sakit telinga dan pendengaran terganggu, berpeluh, suhu badan meningkat, pernafasan yang cepat dan kehausan. Peringkat akhir keracunan ialah mangsa tidak sedarkan diri dan pernafasan terhenti. Dalam kes keracunan salisilat, tiada penawar khusus yang boleh digunakan dan rawatan keracunan hanya berdasarkan kepada masalah kesihatan semasa yang timbul dalam kes keracunan. • Ubat selsema Ubat selsema mengandungi kumpulan ubat antihistam in. Ubat ini meredakan selsema dengan cara mengurangkan kerengsaan saluran pernafasan terutamanya akibat alahan. Ubat ini juga boleh mengurangkan pengeluaran lendir di tekak dan hidung. Terdapat dua kategori kumpulan ubat antihistamin iaitu ubat antihistamin H1 yang digunakan untuk mengubat selsema (seperti klorfeniramin) dan antihistamin H2. Biasanya ubat antihistamin H1 akan menyebabkan rasa mengantuk. Sekiranya diambil secara berlebihan, gejala keracunan yang dapat diperhatikan adalah kabur penglihatan, mulut kering, rasa mual, suhu badan meningkat dan sawan. Dalam merawat keracunan ubat antihistamin, tiada penawar boleh digunakan. Rawatan yang dilakukan ditumpukan kepada mengeluarkan sebanyak mungkin bahan racun dari mangsa dan mengatasi masalah kesihatan yang timbul akibat keracunan. • Ubat tidur yang mengandungi barbiturat Ubat tidur digunakan untuk mengatasi insomnia, iaitu kesulitan untuk tidur secara berterusan mungkin akibat kerungsingan dan kegelisahan atau masalah psikologi lain. Ubat jenis ini, juga dikenali sebagai sedatif-hipnotik, digunakan untuk membantu seseorang tidur sebagai satu langkah jangka pendek. Terdapat dua jenis utama ubat tidur iaitu kelas barbiturat seperti amilobarbital dan kelas benzodiazepin seperti nitrazepam. Kumpulan ubat barbiturat boleh mengakibatkan ketagihan. Ini berlaku jika penggunaannya dihentikan secara mendadak akibat putus bekalan. Masalah ini menyebabkan penggunaan barbiturat sebagai sedatif-hipnotik berkurangan. Penggunaannya kini terhad kepada merawat sawan serta menghasilkan kesan bius. Keracunan barbiturat yang tidak serius boleh menyebabkan mangsa kelihatan seperti orang mabuk alkohol dengan fikiran keliru, percakapan kurang jelas dan pergerakan badan terhoyong-hayang. Keracunan yang lebih serius, akibat pengambilan lebih dari 2 gm dos untuk amilobarbital dapat dilihat apabila mangsa tidak sedarkan diri, suhu badan serta tekanan darah menurun dan berakhir dengan kematian. Tiada penawar khusus untuk merawat keracunan kelas barbiturat. Rawatan hanya tertumpu kepada mengeluarkan sebanyak mungkin racun dari badan mangsa dan merawat masalah kesihatan yang timbul semasa keracunan. • Ubat sakit jantung Terdapat pelbagai jenis ubat-ubatan kumpulan ini. Antaranya termasuklah ubat darah tinggi, antiangina, memulih kegagalan jantung dan pengatur denyutan jantung (aritma). Masing-masing berbeza daripada segi kesan dan tindakannya. Oleh itu, maklumat daripada segi keracunan akan ditumpukan kepada sejenis dadah sahaja iaitu digoksin yang digunakan untuk kegagalan jantung dan pengatur denyutan jantung. Digoksin bertindak ke atas jantung secara langsung untuk mengurangkan kadar denyutan. Dengan cara ini, jantung dapat berfungsi dengan lebih baik dan cekap apabila kadar denyutan kembali normal. Kesan keracunan digoksin diperhatikan pada dos yang rendah iaitu 2 mg untuk kanak-kanak atau 5 mg pada orang dewasa . Apabila keracunan berlaku, gejala yang diperhatikan adalah muntah-muntah, denyutan jantung tidak seragam dan penglihatan berbinar-binar. Dalam merawat keracunan, penawar khusus dikenali sebagai antibodi spesifik digoksin boleh digunakan untuk menghilangkan kesan keracunan. • Ubat penambah mineral Ubat penambah mineral merupakan ubat yang digunakan untuk mengimbangi kandungan mineral di dalam badan supaya fungsi normal badan tidak terjejas. Salah ubat ubat penambah mineral yang sering menyebabkan keracunan ialah ubat zat besi. Biasanya ia diberikan kepada kanak-kanak yang sedang membesar dan ibu-ibu mengandung. Zat besi yang diambil diperlukan dalam pembuatan sel darah merah dan protein tertentu dalam badan serta pengecutan dan pengenduran otot badan. Keracunan ubat ini berpunca daripada bentuknya yang berwarna-warni sehingga kanak-kanak menyangkakannya gula-gula. Dalam keracunan zat besi, gejala utama yang diperhatikan ialah hakisan dinding saluran usus sehinggakan dinding usus pecah dan berdarah. Selain gejala utama ini, kesan lain yang diperhatikan ialah rasa mual, kesakitan pada bahagian abdomen, kadar nadi menurun, cirit birit, kehausan dan koma. Sekiranya keracunan berlaku, penawar khusus iaitu deferioksamin boleh digunakan. Ia akan bergabung dengan zat besi yang berlebihan. Penawar ini diberikan secara berterusan sehingga gejala keracunan pulih. • Ubat batuk yang mengandungi narkotik Ubat batuk jenis narkotik merupakan ubat yang bertindak ke atas pusat batuk di otak supaya batuk dapat diredakan secara langsung dan kekerapannya dikurangkan. Dalam hal ini, faktor sebenar yang menyebabkan batuk tidak terawat. Salah satu jenis ubat batuk dalam kategori ini ialah kodein yang dikelaskan sebagai sejenis dadah berbahaya. Selain menyebabkan ketagihan, ubat jenis ini jika diambil berlebihan akan menyebabkan mangsa kelihatan letih dengan tanda anak mata mengecil, otot anggota lembik serta tekanan darah dan kadar nadi menurun. Sekiranya kuantiti ubat yang diambil tinggi, pernafasan menjadi perlahan sehingga terhenti lantas menyebabkan kematian. Dalam kes keracunan jenis ini, penawar khusus iaitu nalokson digunakan untuk menghalang kesan keracunan. Penawar ini juga digunakan untuk lain-lain ubat yang sejenis dengan kodein seperti opiat dan opioid. • Ubat penenang Ubat penenang digunakan untuk mengurangkan rasa resah, tegang dan kejang otot serta dapat menghasilkan rasa mengantuk dan menghentikan serta mencegah sawan(gelugut). Kumpulan ubat penenang yang sering digunakan sekarang ialah kumpulan benzodiazepin seperti klordiazepoksid (Librium), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) dan klorazepat (Tranxene). Dalam keracunan ubat benzodiazepin, kesan yang diperhatikan ialah kesan penindasan sistem otak dan saraf pusat. Antara gejala keracunan yang diperhatikan ialah percakapan tidak lancar, anak mata mengecil, terketar-ketar, koma dan pernafasan terhenti. Dalam keracunan kumpulan ubat ini, penawar khusus iaitu flumazenil boleh digunakan bagi memulihkan kesan keracunan. Mengendalikan Kes Keracunan Keracunan pada dasarnya harus dianggap sebagai satu kes kecemasan. Tanggapan sedemikian perlu dibuat pada peringkat awal bagi mempastikan kes-kes ini tidak dipandang ringan dan rawatan yang bersesuaian dapat diberikan segera. Ini penting kerana keracunan boleh membawa kecelakaan dan berakhir dengan maut pada mangsanya. Walaupun tanggapan sedemikian dibuat, analisa kes-kes keracunan yang pernah dilaporkan menunjukkan bahawa kebanyakan kes tidak mengakibatkan kematian. Malahan, lebih kurang 3/4 dari kes-kes keracunan didapati tidak membahayakan dengan sedikit sahaja gejala yang ditunjukkan. Dalam hal begini, pesakit tidak harus pula dikenakan tindakan rawatan yang serius sehingga boleh mengakibatkan komplikasi. Bagi mempastikan tindakan yang bertepatan dapat dilakukan terhadap kes keracunan yang dikendalikan, maklumat tentang bahan keracunan amat diperlukan. Tujuannya untuk membolehkan penilaian tentang risiko bahaya dibuat dengan segera. Pengetahuan tentang bahaya sesuatu bahan racun terbabit merupakan aspek yang penting dalam rawatan mana-mana kes keracunan. Pengetahuan dapat mengurangkan tekanan psikologi yang dialami oleh pesakit dan ahli keluarganya dapat menentukan sama ada rawatan tertentu perlu dilakukan atau tidak. Keracunan yang membabitkan kanak-kanak pada keseluruhannya didapati tidak membahayakan. Bahan-bahan yang terbabit terdiri daripada bahan-bahan rumah yang didapati tidak toksik. Kes keracunan yang dilaporkan di negara ini yang membabitkan minyak angin yang mengandungi silisilat dan racun makhluk perosak seperti paraquat dianggap berbahaya. Keracunan yang membabitkan golongan tua biasanya dialami serius dan pesakit akan mengalami komplikasi serta maut. Dalam kebanyakan kes, ia disebabkan oleh ubat-ubatan yang digunakan untuk merawat pesakit yang mereka alami seperti ubat penyakit jantung, darah tinggi dan kencing manis. Keracunan berlaku apabila dos ubat-ubatan diambil secara berlebihan. Dalam kebanyakan kes pengenalpastian bahan sebenar yang terbabit dalam keracunan adalah rumit dan mengambil masa yang lama. Pengesahan hanya dapat dilakukan di hospital ataupun setelah pesakit mati. Keadaan ini berlaku kerana kebanyakan bahan yang dijual termasuk ubat-ubatan tidak mencatatkan kandungannya. Selain itu, sesetengah pesakit seperti penagih dadah akan cuba merahsiakan maklumat bahan yang diambil, supaya penglibatannya tidak diketahui umum, walaupun ini akan meletakkan dirinya dalam keadaan bahaya. Rawatan yang diperlukan pada ketika itu hanyalah bercorak mengawal gejala sahaja. Justeru itu, langkah awal tertumpu kepada pengenalpastian dan penilaian risiko. Ini mungkin dapat dilakukan dengan mudah jika kejadian berlaku di depan kita. Maklumat tentang bahaya sesuatu bahan racun dapat diperolehi daripada Pusat Racun Negara. GEJALA KERACUNAN AKUT Gejala yang diperhatikan dalam keracunan biasanya tidak khusus. Beberapa sistem organ manusia mungkin terjejas pada satu masa bergantung pada jenis bahan yang terbabit. Jadual 1 dan 3 menunjukkan jenis-jenis gejala yang sering dialami semasa keracunan mengikut jenis-jenis bahan yang terbabit. Keadaan yang boleh mengancam nyawa pesakit seperti keruntuhan aliran darah serta penjejasan fungsi jantung dan pernafasan harus diawasi dengan teliti. Maut biasanya disebabkan oleh saluran darah yang tersekat, penekanan fungsi pernafasan atau apabila pesakit tersedak dengan bahan makanan/racun yang memasuki ke dalam paru-paru. Komplikasi pernafasan merupakan punca utama kematian akibat daripada keracunan. Jika disebutkan ini berlaku, keracunan harus disyaki terutama apabila pesakit adalah seorang yang tidak siuman. Pesakit diketahui mengalami tekanan yang berat, pesakit koma, atau pesakit muda yang mengalami degupan jantung tidak menentu tanpa diketahui punca sebenar. Kanak-kanak yang mempunyai tahap asid yang tinggi dalam darahnya juga disyaki mengalami keracunan jika punca lain tidak dapat disahkan. * Rasa loya * Muntah-muntah * Rasa pedih/panas seperti terbakar di bahagian mulut,perut * Melepuh di bahagian bibir * Sakit kepala * Pening, bingung, meracau * Pergerakan terhoyong-hayang, tiada koordinasi * Sawan * Koma atau pengsan * Tidak berbafas, atau pernafasan yang perlahan * Sukar bernafas * Bernafas dalam-dalam dan pantas * Nadi tidak menentu dan perlahan * Nadi pantas * Pupil mata mengembang * Pupil mata mengecil * Warna kebiruan di bahagian mulut * Kulit merah padam * Demam * Kejutan Jadual 1: Gejala Keracunan Akut yang sering diperhatikan PENDEKATAN RAWATAN Apabila berhadapan dengan kejadian keracunan, pendekatan yang boleh diambil termasuklah memberikan bantuan sokongan untuk menstabilkan keadaan pesakit. Kemudian mengeluarkan racun daripada perut dan usus atau bahagian lain seperti kulit dan mata. Memberi penawar jika ada, menyingkirkan bahan beracun yang telah diserap daripada tubuh pesakit serta rawatan sokongan dan pemerhatian. Dalam kebanyakan kes, langkah untuk menstabilkan pesakit dan bantuan sokongan merupakan pendekatan awal mesti dilakukan. (Rujuk Jadual 2). Ini termasuklah mempastikan sistem jantung dan pernafasan berfungsi dengan baik. Aliran udara dan peredaran darah mesti dipastikan berjalan dengan baik. Tindakan segera perlu dilakukan dalam menangani sesuatu kes keracunan bergantung pada jenis pendedahan. Pada amnya, beberapa langkah boleh diambil untuk merawat pesakit. 1. Buatkan mangsa keracunan muntah melainkan jika beliau dalam keadaan tidak sedar diri atau mengalami sawan 2. Dapatkan nasihat doktor jika hendak membuatkan mangsa keracunan muntah 3. Berikan campuran arang teraktif dengan sedikit air 4. Berikan air dan susu pada ketika ini juga 5. Jiruskan air ke bahagian mata atau kulit jka terkena racun 6. Gunakan julap 7. Berikan campuran satu sudu teh natrium bikarbonat dalam 1/2 gelas air 8. Rawat kejutan 9. Terapkan dengan air sejuk 10.Pernafasan bantuan diberikan jika perlu Jadual 2: Langkah rawatan awal bila berlaku keracunan RACUN YANG DIHIDU Mangsa keracunan akibat terhidu gas atau asap mempunyai tanda amaran seperti pening kepala, sakit kepala dan rasa lemah badan. Bergantung kepada jenis racun yang dihidu, mangsa boleh mengalami batuk, sesak nafas ataupun maut. Mangsa ini perlu dibawa keluar ke kawasan lapang dengan segera. Pintu dan tingkap harus dibuka dengan luas. Namun begitu, sebelum memasuki ke tempat yang mungkin dipenuhi asap atau gas, pastikan ia selamat. Ini memerlukan maklumat tentang gas yang terbabit. Selain nama gas yang tercatat pada tong gas, bau dan warna gas tersebut mungkin dapat membantu dalam mengenalpasti dan menilai risiko pendedahan. Mangsa keracunan gas hendaklah dipindahkan ke tempat yang berudara bersih/segar. Bagi pesakit yang sedar, kepala dan dada mereka perlulah diangkatkan sedikit untuk memudahkan pernafasan. Jika mangsa tidak dapat bernafas dengan baik, pakaian yang ketat hendaklah dilonggarkan dan pernafasan bantuan diberikan sebelum mendapatkan bantuan lanjut. Mangsa keracunan gas hendaklah diuruskan dengan hati-hati supaya badannya tidak bergoncang. RACUN YANG TERKENA PADA KULIT Dalam keadaan di mana mangsa terkena racun pada bahagian kulit, tindakan segera perlu dilakukan untuk menanggalkan pakaian yang tercemar dan membasuh kulit dengan air sebanyak mungkin selama sekurang-kurangnya 10 minit. Kemudian, bahagian yang terkena racun perlu dicuci dengan sabun (jika kulit tidak melecur) dan dijirus dengan air sebelum mendapatkan rawatan lanjut di hospital. RACUN YANG TERKENA PADA MATA Mata yang terkena bahan racun hendaklah dicuci dengan menuangkan air suam dari bekas (gelas) pada jarak 2 hingga 3 inci dari mata. Langkah ini hendaklah diulangi sekurang-kurangnya 15 minit. Pesakit hendaklah disuruh mengelipkan-ngelipkan mata seberapa banyak kali yang boleh. Semasa matanya dibasahi dengan air, jangan pula dipaksa pesakit membuka kelopak mata. Selepas keadaan ini selesai, pesakit hendaklah dibawa ke hospital dengan segera untuk mendapatkan penilaian dan rawatan seterusnya. RACUN YANG DITELAN Jika bahan tersebut terdiri daripada kumpulan ubat-ubatan, elakkan memberi apa-apa melalui mulut, sehingga nasihat keracunan tersebut diperolehi terlebih dahulu. Jika bahan tersebut bahan kimia yang digunakan di rumah, berikan segera minuman susu atau air kecuali pesakit tidak sedarkan diri, tidak berupaya menelan atau mengalami sawan. Kemudian dapatkan bantuan nasihat dengan menelefon Pusat Racun Negara atau lain-lain para profesional perubatan dan farmasi bagi menentukan tindakan lanjut yang perlu diambil. Jadual 3:Senarai bahan-bahan berserta dengan gejala keracunan akut dan langkah rawatan awal Tanda-tanda yang boleh membantu mengesyaki keracunan yang telah berlaku kepada seseorang kanak-kanak Tanda-tanda berikut boleh dijalankan panduan: i. Kanak-kanak tersebut pernah mengalami keracunan sebelum itu. ii. Kanak-kanak tersebut berusia antara satu hingga enam tahun kerana kumpulan ini biasanya menunjukkan tanda-tanda sawan tanpa mengalami demam, atau tidak sedar diri tanpa sebab-sebab yang nyata. iii. Kanak-kanak itu jatuh sakit secara mengejut lebih-lebih lagi sekiranya dia menunjukkna tanda-tanda sawan tanpa mengalami demam, atau tidak sedar diri tanpa sebab-sebab yang nyata. iv. Kanak-kanak tersebut muntah tiba-tiba tanpa sebab. v. Kesakitan yang dialami melibatkan beberapa bahagian badan tanpa sebab yang pasti. vi. Nafas kanak-kanak tersebut berbau aneh atau terdapat kesan-kesan kekotoran, luka atau pecah-pecah disekitar kawasan mulut dan bibir mulut. Apakah yang perlu anda lakukan apabila berlaku keracunan? Sebahagian tanda-tanda keracunan berlaku dengan segera. Antaranya ialah rasa mengantuk, keletihan, pening, loya, muntah, sakit perut, susah bernafas, kegelisahan, dan hiperaktiviti. • Sekiranya anda mengesyaki anak anda termakan ubat-ubatan berlebihan, tenangkan fikiran dan jangan panik. • Cari bekas ubat berkenaan untuk memudahkan ubat dikenal pasti daripada label yang tertulis. • Telefon doktor anda atau Pusat Racun Negara di 04-6570099 atau talian kecemasan 911 dengan segera. • Jangan beri makan atau minum sesuatu sebelum mendapatkan nasihat atau arahan dari doktor anda atau Pusat Racun Negara. • Sebelum menelefon, pastikan anda bersedia dengan maklumat-maklumat berikut: o Berat badan, umur dan sebarang penyakit yang dihadapi oleh anak anda. o Nama ubat berkenaan yang boleh dibaca dari label bekas ubat. o Jumlah ubat yang diambil oleh anak anda o Masa ubat ditelan o Tanda-tanda yang dialami o Bantuan kecemasan yang telah diberikan. Maklumat-maklumat ini penting untuk membantu mengenal pasti jenis racun yang terlibat, risiko yang bakal dihadapi oleh kanak-kanak tersebut serta mempengaruhi kaedah perawatan yang akan dicadangkan. Melindungi kanak-kanak daripada terdedah kepada keracunan ubat-ubatan, dan lain-lain bahan beracun di rumah merupakan satu tanggungjawap yang penting bagi ibu bapa dan penjaga. Panduan mengelakkan keracunan perlu diberi perhatian serius dan dipraktikkan supaya kanak-kanak yang masih mentah sentiasa berada dalam persekitaran yang selamat untuk mereka membesar dan berkembang dengan baik. Setelah semua usaha pencegahan dan langkah keselamatan dilaksanakan, pastikan juga anda mengetahui bagaimana, siapa, dan di mana boleh hubungi untuk memdapatkan bantuan sekiranya berlaku kes keracunan. PENUTUP Sebagai langkah mengatasi kemungkinan berlakunya keracunan akibat ubat-ubatan moden, langkah berjaga-jaga perlu diamalkan. Amalan yang boleh diikuti bagi tujuan mengatasi keracunan ubat-ubatan moden termasuklah: • Simpan ubat di tempat berkunci yang sukar dicapai oleh kanak-kanak. • Guna penutup bekas ubat yang sukar dibuka oleh kanak-kanak. Penutup jenis rintang kanak-kanak boleh diperolehi di kedai-kedai farmasi. • Tutup bekas ubat selepas menggunakannya dan kembalikan bekas ubat yang digunakan pada tempat simpanan ubat yang sesuai. • Tandakan tarikh pemerolehan ubat dan sentiasa mengambil perhatian kepada tarikh lupus ubat dan jangan gunakan ubat yang telah lupus. • Gunakan ubat yang dipreskripsikan kepada anda dan jangan guna ubat yang diberikan kepada orang lain. • Simpan ubat dalam bekas asal dengan label yang jelas. • Minta doktor dan farmasi anda merekodkan jumlah ubat di atas bekas. Ini menolong dalam memberi maklumat jumlah ubat yang diambil oleh pesakit dalam kes-kes keracunan. • Baca label ubat dengan teliti sebelum mengambil apa-apa ubat • Jika label telah rosak dan anda tidak pasti dengan cara penggunaan ubat tersebut, buang ubat tersebut. • Galakkan kanak-kanak untuk mengecam ubat sebagai bahan beracun dan jangan sesekali merujuk ubat sebagai gula-gula. Sekiranya anda mempunyai masalah mengguna ubat anda dengan betul dan memerlukan maklumat tambahan, sila hubungi doktor atau farmasi anda. Jika anda memerlukan maklumat keracunan, hubungi Pusat Racun Negara dengan menelefon talian bebas tol 1-800-88-8099.
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GREAT THING ABOUT GOJI



Why are goji berries so good for you?

Goji berries, pronounced ‘go-gee’ are perhaps the most nutrient-rich fruit in existence.
Protein
They contain 18 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen and more protein than whole wheat) which are the building blocks of protein, and include all 8 essential amino acids such isoleucine and tryptophan.
Minerals
Goji berries also contain up to 21 trace minerals, including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus
Antioxidants
Goji berries are among the highest source of carotenoids of all known common foods or plants on Earth! They contain the complete spectrum of food antioxidant carotenoids, includingbetacarotene (a better source than even carrots) zeaxanthin and lutine (valued for their role in protecting the eyes). Goji berries contain 500 times the amount of vitamin C by weight than oranges, making them one of the richest sources of vitamin C on Earth. They are also packed withvitamins B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E. Mature goji’s contain about 11mg of iron per 100 grams as well as betasisterol (an anti-inflamatory agent that may also help in the treatment of hypertension), sesquiterpeniods (cyperone and solavetivone which contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties) tetraterpeniods and betaine (useful for improving liver function, aiding digestion and reputed to enhance memory). Goji berries also contain polysaccharides which fortify and support a healthy immune system. Polysaccharides are very large, long-chain sugar molecules that are nourishment for macrophages (large white blood cells) in the gut wall. The macrophages are then transported to other immune cells, setting off a chain of defensive events in our bodies. One polysaccharide found in goji berries has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
The goji berry was rated the food with the highest antioxidant ability on the ORAC scale coming in at an amazing 3,472 ORAC units. The ORAC scale is a standardized test used by the US Department of Agriculture to measure the total antioxidant level in foods. ORAC stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity,” and the measurement is expressed as “ORAC units per 100 grams” of a given food. Further information about the ORAC scale and how some common foods measure-up compared to the super goji berries is available on our website.
The ORAC scale is a standardized test used by the US Department of Agriculture to measure the total antioxidant level in foods. ORAC stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity,” and the measurement is expressed as “ORAC units per 100 grams” of a given food. The chart below shows how some common foods measure-up on the ORAC scale compared to the super goji berries.


Omegas
Goji berries are also high in essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid in particular. These healthy omegas are required by the body for production of hormones and smooth functioning of the brain and nervous systems.
What are the benefits of goji berries?
In summary goji berries are packed full of proteins, minerals, antioxidants and omegas, all essential for good health. This makes them potentially excellent for:
  • Boosting energy and general well being
  • Fortifying and maintaining a healthy immune system
  • Defending and fighting against many cancers
  • Fighting heart disease (thanks to all the betacarotene!)
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Maintaining healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels
  • Reducing blood glucose levels
  • Improving eyesight, blurred vision and hearing
  • Strengthening and supporting healthy liver and kidney function
  • Strengthening bones and tendons
  • Maintaining a healthy nervous system
  • Protecting skin from sun damage (the betacarotene again!)
  • Preventing morning sickness (used in the first trimester)
  • Improving cellulite (referred to as a cellulite assasin by Dr Howard Murad, a top dermatologist)
  • Assisting in weight loss
  • Promoting happiness (it’s said a handful in the morning will make you happy all day!)
  • Boosts sex drive / libido (known as a natural viagra)
  • Enhancing fertility
  • Full of anti-ageing properties (known as the fruit of longevity)
So what do goji berries look and taste like and where do they come from?
The goji berry is a vibrant deep-red, dried fruit about the same size as a current or raisin. The goji berry has a sweet taste, with a slight tartness, we say they are like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. Goji berries are grown predominantly in the hills of northwest China and Tibet in some of the purest soils on Earth. They come from the Lycium plant which grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries grow to about the size of a grape and are then shaken onto mats and dried in the shade. They are never touched by hand before they are dried as they will oxidize and turn black.
Goji berries have a 2000 year plus history and are a traditional food used widely in Tibet and Mongolia, a population generally free of arthritis, diabetes, obesity and cancer. Goji berries have long been regarded in the Orient as an anti-aging, longevity, strength building and sexual potency superfood. They have also been used widely in tradtional Chinese folk medicine for several thousand years. Tibetan monks cherish this sacred berry so much that every year they hold a two-week traditional celebration to honour the berries. Here they are considered fundamental to a long and happy life.
One of the most well-documented cases of extreme longevity known is of Li Qing Yuen, who apparently lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930). Li Qing Yuen is said to have consumed goji berries daily. Many Chinese studies have since suggested that goji berries do have anti-ageing properties.
How can goji berries be eaten?
Goji Berries can be used in many ways. Like other dried fruits, goji berries can be added to smoothies, nuts and seeds, trail mix, muesli, breakfast cereals, porridge and yoghurt. Or, simply eat by the handful as they are, as a wonderful nutritious and healthy snack! Although they are best eaten in their raw state to maintain potency, they can also be used as an ingredient in cakes, cookies, snack bars etc or made into a delicious tea. We like to soak them in different juices. A 10-30g serving (a small handful) is recommended as a good daily intake, although you can eat as many as you like! Try them and see how much healthier and happier you feel! We’re sure you’ll be back for more!

TESTIMONI 2

Athletes and celebrities from around the world experience the amazing health benefits of drinking GoChi™ and Himalayan Goji® Juice to help them train and perform at maximum levels.

Jason Mraz
Singer/Songwriter
“GoChi is natural and contains no sugar or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. None of what you don’t need and all of what you do. GoChi is goji fuel for the mind and body that keeps me at my best, whether I’m on the road or in the studio.”
Jason Mraz, the popular singer-songwriter, FreeLife Family member, and notable GoChi advocate, took a recent break from his busy schedule. In that time, Mr. Mraz admitted to “rediscovering” himself. The talented, 31-year-old musician, who comes from humble beginnings in Mechanicsville, Virginia, has opened for superstars including Alanis Morissette and the Rolling Stones.
His talent and presence had already attracted a loyal fan base, but Jason attributes his year “away” as the key ingredient to re-aligning himself with a new vision—one that has propelled his career to the next level. “Taking better care of myself,” he admitted, was a big part of it. Currently, Jason is enjoying the #6 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for his song, I’m Yours, from his newly-turned-gold album, We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. We can look forward to more great things from Jason as well, as he excitedly assured, “There’s certain new rules I am playing by … and a new me.” To find out more about FreeLife’s own Jason Mraz, you can visit his website atwww.jasonmraz.com.

Brad Faxon
PGA TOUR Player
8 PGA TOUR Victories
Brad loves Chi3 and GoChi and drinks it on a daily basis. He has played on two Ryder Cup teams and has built a reputation as one of the best pure putters in golf history. He led the PGA Tour in Putting Average in 1996, 1999 and 2000 and has been one of the PGA Tour’s top players over the past 15 years. Faxon currently resides in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Shani Marks-Johnson
2008 U.S. Olympic Triple Jumper
“After drinking Chi3 Energy, I felt an immediate burst of energy, and after my workout, I found I was still energized. I also noticed that I didn’t have that sugar crash that I have had before with so many other energy drinks. As an Olympic Triple Jumper, I have to be careful what I put into my body, and I feel safe drinking Chi3 Energy.”

Thurman Thomas
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Running Back – Buffalo
Thurman Thomas was one of the best all-purpose running backs in the history of pro football. At the time of his retirement, he ranked ninth on the career rushing list and is the all time leading rusher in Buffalo Bills history. Thomas still owns many individual team records and helped lead the Bills to an unprecedented four straight Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990’s. Played his college ball at Oklahoma State where he was a two-time first team All-American for the Cowboys. Thomas now serves as a supreme motivator making appearances all over the country. To learn more about FreeLife’s own Thurman Thomas, you can visit his website at www.thurman34.com.
“I have had the opportunity to put my name behind a lot of products, but many times I’ve been hesitant as I have not been 100% confident in many of those products. This has not at all been the case since being introduced to GoChi and Chi3 Energy. Considering the great taste of GoChi and the immediate, noticeably beneficial effects it had on my body, I can honestly say I was sold from the start. GoChi has restored a youthful feeling within me and I recommend it to anyone who wants the same results.”
“I was never very interested in energy drinks until I tried Chi3 Energy. It’s a far healthier option than any of the other energy drinks I’ve tried and I really like the fact that it’s low in sugar. Chi3 is easy to drink and I definitely feel more energized within minutes”.

Antonio Smith
Professional Football
Arizona, Defensive End
Smith is a key part of Arizona’s defensive interior front and is an emerging star on this year’s NFC West Division Championship team. Drafted by Arizona in the fifth round of the 2004 Draft, he has been very consistent, starting the past two seasons at both defensive end and defensive tackle. Loves to celebrate with his teammates during games, Smith is a very likable guy in the locker room and does football camps and charitable events in the off season. Played his college ball at Oklahoma State and is a native of Oklahoma City.
“Both GoChi and Chi3 Energy have given me the edge I needed to help my team host their first home playoff game in 61 years! I’ve had one of the best seasons of my career and these two great products have greatly contributed to that every single day. Gochi tastes better than any of the other supplements I’ve tried and I absolutely love the results I’ve experienced since I began drinking it. My family also drinks Gochi and loves the taste.”
“Chi3 is the energy drink for me! I have tried them all and this is the one that provides me with the energy, stamina, and ‘manpower’ I need to face the toughest (and biggest eaters) in the league. Beyond that, Chi3 does not make me crash at the end of the day and I’m still able to rest normally.”

Tim Jennings
Professional Football
Indianapolis Cornerback
Tim Jennings, starting left cornerback for Indianapolis, is enjoying his 3rd year in the pros. He was selected in the 2006 draft’s second round after playing his college ball at the University of Georgia. There he was a three year starter and an All-SEC first team selection his senior year. He currently resides in Orangeburg, SC.
“Since I began drinking GoChi consistently, I’ve been feeling well-rested and full of energy every morning. I’m able to get a good night of rest and wake up feeling right. As an athlete, I rely on having a healthy body and a sound mind to go out and perform to the best of my abilities. I feel that GoChi really ‘works wonders’ for me as it helps me to meet my important goals.”

Robert Meachem
Professional Football
New Orleans Wide Receiver
“GoChi tastes great and the results are rapid and very beneficial to my body. After a long, hard day of training I am able to rest better at night. I also have more energy and my recovery period during my workouts is much shorter than before. I will continue to take GoChi during my off-season and mid-season programs to keep me feeling great.”
Rookie Wide Receiver Robert Meachem was selected as the 27th pick in the 2007 draft by the New Orleans professional football team.
A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Meachem was named a high school All-American by Parade and SuperPrep reporting services. Meachem went on to attend the University of Tennessee in the South Eastern Conference (SEC), where he garnered rave reviews, and had what was considered his breakout year in 2006, earning an all SEC, consensus All-American selection.
In 2007, Meachem decided to skip his senior season and enter the pro football draft.

Cory Boyd
Professional Football
Denver, Running Back
Cory Boyd, in his rookie season with Denver, is an explosive back with tremendous running and receiving skills. Boyd had spent some of his first season on the injured reserve, but battled back to regain top form as his team heads into the playoffs. He played his college years at South Carolina, where he was an all-conference pick his senior season. Cory left behind an indelible mark at SC, ranking in the top ten in several offensive categories. He remains one of only two players to reach over 1,000 yards in both rushing and receiving throughout the University’s storied history. His hometown is Orange, NJ.
“After drinking GoChi for some time, I noticed I was sleeping far better than I had in years. I also realized that during the day, I wasn’t nearly as stiff during my workouts. What’s better … I love the taste and really feel that it keeps my body refreshed throughout the day. I liked GoChi so much, I couldn’t wait to try Chi3 Energy and I’ve got to say, it did not disappoint me! It’s by far the best energy drink available on the market. It gives me that spark I need to compete consistently without that ‘after practice crash.’”

CJ Jones
Professional Football
New England Wide Receiver
“Since I started drinking GoChi, I have noticed a dramatic difference in the amount of energy and focus I have during my training. As a professional football player, this is crucial to my success. I recommend GoChi not just to my teammates, but to anyone who wants to feel better and maintain good health.”

Rickey Jackson
Professional Football Alumni
New Orleans Hall of Fame & All-Pro Linebacker
New Orleans – 1981-1993
San Francisco – 1994-1995
NFL Hall of Fame Semifinalist
“Life after football has been good to me, but never as good as it has been since being introduced to GoChi! I have been drinking this amazing product for a relatively short period of time, but the results have been rapid and very beneficial to my body. I feel healthier than I have in a long time and the taste is outstanding! I spend my leisure time on the golf course, and recently, I feel I could play all day long thanks to GoChi!”

George Rogers
Professional Football Alumni
New Orleans Hall of Fame & Washington Runningback – 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner
New Orleans – 1981-1984
Washington – 1985-1987
In 1992, Rogers was named to the All-Century Team at USC. He holds memberships in the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. In 1997, he received the honor of being inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. Also, the road that runs along the north end of Williams-Brice Stadium was renamed in his honor and is now known as George Rogers Boulevard.
“I could not be more thankful for GoChi. I have been an advocate of FreeLife for more than a year, beginning with Himalayan Goji Juice. Just when I thought the product could not get any better, FreeLife launched GoChi! Since the arrival of this incredible super juice, I have noticed an even greater change in my daily life. I feel more energetic throughout the day than ever before, and I rest peacefully at night. I am now able to get more accomplished because I feel so good.”

Ickey Woods
Professional Football Alumni
Retired Cincinnati Running Back
Ickey Woods is best remembered for his infamous “Ickey Shuffle” end-zone dance he performed after he scored a touchdown. He played his college football at UNLV and his four year pro career with Cincinnati. Woods rushed for 1,066 yards and 15 touchdowns in his rookie season, and added 228 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 1988 Playoffs when Cincinnati advanced to Super Bowl XXIII. Unfortunately, two significant knee injuries forced Ickey to retire from the game early, at the young age of 26.
“Recently, a close friend of mine introduced me to GoGhi. Since then, it has been nearly six months that I’ve been drinking this incredible juice. I truly believe it has made a huge contribution towards my whole body feeling better! I have been waking up in the morning refreshed and without having to spend nearly an hour getting ready for my day. If you have aches and pain or just want to generally feel better, give GoChi a try. It just may work for you as well.”

Howard Hodges
Canadian Professional Football Player – Calgary Stampeders
Hodges, a Texas native, played collegiately at the University of Iowa and was defensive team captain for the Hawkeyes in 2003. He was named to the pre-season watch list for the Outland Trophy, which is awarded to college football’s top interior lineman in his senior year. He has played professionally in the Unites States and Canada.
“I want to thank FreeLife for the wonderful products I enjoyed throughout this championship season. GoChi and Chi3 Energy played a huge part in my success this year, as my body was able to survive and maintain. These products allowed me to keep a great level of focus and energy throughout the entire season. I feel like I could play another full season right now and with GoChi and Chi3 as a part of my everyday routine, I look forward to continued success in my football career.”

Herculez Gomez
Professional Soccer Player
Kansas City, MO
“I am amazed at how much better I feel drinking Himalayan Goji Juice for such a short time. I wouldn’t give it up now for the world!”

Anthony Calvano
Professional Soccer Player
Harrisburg, PA
The gritty Calvano was the only City Islander to play every single minute of the 2007 Championship season (1,800 during the regular season, 240 in two playoff games), and one of only four players in the league to play every regular season minute. He was named to the Team of the Week in Week 16 after scoring his only goal of the year, the game-winner against Cincinnati on August 4. Calvano joined the City Islanders after two seasons with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
“I’m a skeptic at heart and not one to take many extras of any kind. Typically, I believe the right nutrition and exercise is what is best for the body. However, when I looked into GoChi and its incredible health benefits, I had to try it. And now, I love it. I particularly like Chi3 Energy for my workouts, practices, and games. You don’t have to drink a lot, in fact, only an ounce. What’s best is that you can feel good about putting something healthy in your body that will make a positive difference in your performance, both physically and mentally!”

Chelsea Newton
Professional Basketball Player (US & Europe)
Newton just completed her fourth season in the league. She was drafted in 2005 by Sacramento with the 22nd pick overall. She is considered one of the toughest defenders in the league and has started 79 out of 95 career games she has played in. Played her college ball at Rutgers where she was the 2005 Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was a Parade All-American at Carroll High School in Monroe, Louisiana. Also plays professionally in Europe.
“I absolutely love GoChi and Chi3 Energy. GoChi tastes great and keeps me feeling my best each and every day, then, it even allows me to get a good night’s sleep. If that were not enough, Chi3 Energy far surpasses any other energy drinks I’ve tried in the past. It gives me the additional boost I need to really push hard through my workouts. I am genuinely thrilled to be a part of FreeLife!”

Nykesha Sales
Professional Basketball Player (US & Europe)
Six-Time Professional All-Star – USA Today High School National Player of the Year – NCAA Division I National Championship Team (University of Connecticut) – 1995 NCAA Rookie of the Year – 1997-98 NCAA Defensive Player of the Year & BIG EAST Player of the Year
“I am so excited to join the FreeLife Family and delighted to have been introduced to this wonderful product – GoChi. Since I began drinking GoChi, I have noticed that I have vastly more energy and stamina during my workouts, which is vital to my profession. I was surprised to find that I have also been getting a better night’s sleep! GoChi continues to be an invaluable ingredient contributing to my success as a professional athlete.”

Mario Butler
Professional Basketball Alumni, Puerto Rican League
“Though Mario Butler is my given name, most know me from my playing days as ‘The Panamanian Express.’ During my basketball career, I always tried to get better every single day and as an athlete, that meant taking great care of my body. Physical fitness has given me so much throughout life. Back in the day, I was always searching for something to give me a competitive edge, be it strength, concentration, or stamina. I suppose some habits stay with you, as I continue to search for nutritious ways to keep me at my best. After drinking my very first bottle of GoChi, I already noticed I had begun to feel stronger with a lot of extra energy in the morning. Although I have already retired from basketball, with the additional boost I have received from GoChi, I definitely feel I could play another year. GoChi is just great!”

Frank Velasquez
ATC, CSCS – Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach
“Himalayan Goji Juice has been a part of my daily nutrition for more than three years. It makes a difference in how I feel on a daily basis, especially during the baseball season when my days are long and intense. When I heard about GoChi, I didn’t know what to expect. To my delight….WOW! It has taken how I feel on a daily basis to another level.”

JonMark Owings
Professional Baseball Player
“I have been using Himalayan Goji Juice to supplement my baseball performance for a little over a year. I feel it has helped increase my stamina and endurance. I just recently added GoChi to my daily regimen. I thoroughly enjoy the taste and I am looking forward to experiencing the added benefits.”

April Ross
Professional Volleyball Player
“I love GoChi! I drink a little in the morning and afternoon. GoChi helps my body become a well-trained machine to get through those tough matches we play on the beach.”

Logan Tom
Three-Time Olympian and Professional Volleyball Player
“I drink Himalayan Goji Juice before all my workouts and matches. I believe that this product, combined with my training regimen, gives me the competitive edge I need on tour.”

Brad Keenan
Professional Volleyball Player
“Since I have been drinking GoChi, I feel that I am recovering faster from practice and it helps me focus on the beach. It’s part of my daily regimen.”

Mia St. John
WBC International Boxing Champion
“I drink GoChi every morning! Not only does it taste amazing, but my workouts have been going longer and with higher intensity. I’m getting ready for my next professional fight and GoChi plays an important role in my daily regimen.”
“I just began training for my fight in Zacatecas, Mexico, and have been looking for new ways to increase my endurance. A friend of mine convinced me to try Chi3 Energy, a much healthier energy drink compared to any of the others I had seen before. Though I was resistant at first, I decided to give it a try. I found that Chi3 Energy allows me to workout for longer intervals at a much higher intensity without all the caffeine and sugar its competition relies on. Moreover, I no longer have to experience that sugar or caffeine ‘crash’ at the end of the day. Unbelievably, I am finding that I am eating less despite the fact that Chi3 is only 16 calories per serving! Best of all, Chi3 Energy tastes great and never gives me the jitters.
Click Here and Here to listen to Mia’s praise of GoChi and Chi3 Energy!

Heidi Koster
2007 Ms. Fitness Australia
“GoChi has become a part of my daily routine. It has enhanced my nutritional program and has allowed me to take my training to a whole new level. I can’t imagine my life without it.”
Successful bodybuilder Heidi Koster recently won the Ms. Fitness Australia title at the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Australian All Female Contest. Heidi’s superior performance at the INBA Ms. Fitness event qualified her to compete for the sport’s highest title—Ms. Fitness World—in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Heidi’s performance at the World Championships placed her among the top 20 competitors, and she was awarded with a portion of the $35,000 in prize money.

Mocha Lee
Certified Fitness Pro and TV Host
“As a fitness professional for more than 16 years, my mission continues to be the education of others in the realm of exercise as well as improving the quality of life. For that reason, it is important to ‘practice what I preach.’ When it comes to living healthy, I continually seek products and exercises that keep me in top shape, so I can maintain my credibility and offer the best, current advice to my clients. GoChi is the first product in all my years of promoting wellness that provides visible, measurable, and safe results within months!
Not to mention, as a new mom, I can say that I haven’t been catching colds nearly as often as I used to. Since I haven’t changed anything else, it is all the proof I needed to convince me that GoChi is great for my immune system!”

Trish Velasquez
Fitness Athlete
“I drink my GoChi every day first thing in the morning and then again in the afternoon when I need a little boost. I have been feeling really good and energized these days and have been powering through long and vigorous workouts. Now that I am in the last training phase before my next figure competition I am going to need all the energy I can get. Along with a nutritious diet, delicious tasting GoChi definitely is an essential daily supplement for me, especially leading up to the big day!”

Harsamrat Virdee Gonzalez
Mexico – World Karate-Do Champion
“Ever since I’ve been drinking GoChi my physical performance and my athletic endurance, in both arms and legs where my efforts are concentrated, in every competition and training session has improved significantly.
GoChi helps me recover faster from fatigue and at the same time contributes with a significant amount of energy so I can excel in my athletic performance. I always bring it with me to any competition, this way I ensure I will be able to perform at my best and of course, obtain the best possible results.”

Ben Witter
PGA Professional & Golf Entertainer
“Since I started drinking GoChi, I have found that I’ve had more energy in my everyday life, as well as more stamina in my golf shows and workouts, and better recovery after workouts. I have noticed so many physical performance benefits from drinking GoChi and will continue to use it as part of my ongoing training routine.”

Tina Koenig
U.S Short Track Speedskating Team
“As a professional speedskater, I train 8 to 10 hours every day. I’ve also had trouble sleeping for a while now, which makes it hard to have enough energy every day to get through my workouts. Since I have been drinking GoChi, I have been sleeping better at night, which has helped me to feel more rested and energized during the day. Out of the many things I have tried in the past to help with my sleep, nothing has worked quite like GoChi. I take it to all my competitions–I don’t go anywhere without my GoChi!”

Paet Hidalgo
Professional Race Car Driver FIA / Indy Car
“As a professional racecar driver, I have to stay in tremendous physical and mental condition. People are often amazed to realize how demanding racing really is. We pull up to four G’s while breaking and moving through turns. You have to be perfectly focused to run at 200mph while fighting for the same piece of asphalt as 40 other drivers.
To stay ahead of the pack, I drink four ounces of GoChi twice a day. It helps maintain my clarity and stay in top shape so I can not only compete on the track, but survive the 100,000 miles of travel every season.
GoChi has been such a big part of my daily routine that I shared the secret with the whole family. Now my wife and kids also drink GoChi as a part of their daily routine, and we recommend GoChi to anyone who wants better health and is looking to get the most out of life.”

Mike Klippenstein
Professional Jet Skier
“GoChi is one of the best testing health benefits and performance drinks I’ve ever tasted! It has the same positive effects as Himalayan Goji Juice–but it’s on a whole new level. You’ve got to try it!”
Mike Klippenstein has been racing motorized bikes, snowmobiles, quads, and Jet Skis for over 20 years. Entering the sport of personal water crafts in 1989, Klippenstein won the Canadian Ski Championship the same year and won his first world title in 1991. Throughout the years, his winning continued with 19 world titles, including the 2007 Pro Ski Open, as well as more than 50 Canadian championships in ski, sport, and runabout classes. In their spare time, Klippenstein and his wife promote water craft racing in western Canada. They also help new racers, providing racing, practice, and training tips.

Silverio Perez
Puerto Rico – Entertainer
“Through my television and radio shows, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to reach a large audience of people. I make it my goal to share the good news of GoChi with all of my viewers and listeners to help them experience a better quality of life.”

<!–Belen Martinez Cabello
Professional Newscaster

–>Douglas Lossner
Extreme Athlete
“I have been an extreme athlete for over 25 years and I can you tell that this product works. Any person who is looking to get more out of life should be drinking GoChi. Climbing 150 feet of vertical ice with 25 pounds of equipment strapped to your body at 50 years of age is no easy task, and GoChi absolutely made a difference. This product is the real deal when it comes to taking your body to the highest extreme of performance.”

Gerhard Gulewicz
Cyclist
“With Himalayan Goji Juice, I felt energized and recovered quickly after workouts and competitions. Now after incorporating GoChi into my training, my recovery is even better. It gives me more energy and I feel healthier. My advice to everyone–drink GoChi, it works!”

Christine Knight-Hauger
Elite Athlete-Triathlete
“Being an intense, highly competitive athlete, I do my best to take in what my body needs naturally. But one can only consume so many nuts, berries, veggies and all other vitamins and minerals necessary. At a certain point, assistance is needed. I detest taking pills. I would rather get my supplementation by soft chews or liquid form. This is where GoChi comes in full speed! This wonder juice is packed with all the goods, plus tastes incredible. It’s impossible to blow off taking, which I tend to do with OTHER supplements. The past three months I have enjoyed my daily shot glass of GoChi juice and noticed significant improvement in my mental focus. Besides the obvious benefits of antioxidant absorption, accelerated energy and healthy intestinal function, I am thrilled with how clear my thought process has become. GoChi is a natural dose in my day and should be on everyone’s regular menu.”

Barbara Watson
Triathlete and Ironman World Champs Qualifier
“I am a 39-year-old triathlete and International Flight Attendant from Auckland, New Zealand. With my little power berry by my side, I feel confident that I will reach many more milestones in my sporting career.”

GOJI ON MEDIA


THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW

Dr. Mehmet Oz said: “…the most potent antioxidant fruit that we know…”

THE TODAY SHOW Reports :

“Goji…Packed With Antioxidants.”

TIME MAGAZINE Exclaims:

“This year’s breakout (Super fruit) was the Himalayan Goji Berry, said to be a source of Energy and Longevity”

BBC NEWS MAGAZINE Boasts :

“Celebrities have been singing the praises of Goji.”

LOS ANGELES TIMES Reports :

“Tibetan and Chinese Legends tell of People who lived Century-long lives while retaining the strength and beauty of youth – thanks to Lycium (Goji).”

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