Talk: Wellness in the 21st Century

Contributed by Bawani A/P Jayaindran

There has been increasing focus, especially amongst urban dwellers to take charge of their stressful lifestyle and be proactive in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Members of the Bar – in this respect are no exception too, in wanting to focus on a healthier lifestyle!

The Bar Council in collaboration with Active Prevention Sdn. Bhd recently invited a wellness consultant to share his views with Members. Mr. Cyril Gunapala, a wellness consultant and also the managing director of Active Prevention Sdn Bhd presented the Talk at the Bar Council Auditorium on 10 April 2009. Among others, the engaging talk dealt with current health trends, degenerative diseases affecting Malaysians and present healthcare measures. The participants also had the opportunity to undergo a free health test to check their fitness level

In addition to creating awareness, the Bar Council also has a collaborative arrangement with Active Prevention Sdn Bhd (Active100) to offer members (2) specially designed health screening programs focusing on current health biomarkers and more importantly preventive biomarkers to identify possibilities of diseases at an early stage and provide a preventive solution. The screening packages are priced at a preferred rate for the benefit of members. For enquiries or further clarification, please contact Ms. Bawani at 03-20313003 ext 174 or bawani@malaysianbar.org.my.