February Social Gathering

Speaker	:	Dr. Joseph Wong Medical Consultant and Attending Physician a3 medical anti-aging center
Topic	:	How can Nutritional Supplements Contribute to Preservation of Mental and Physical Youthfulness in the 21st Century?
Date	:	February 12, 2008 (Tuesday)

Dr. Joseph Wong speaking at the CIM HK February Social Gathering.		Dr. Joseph Wong receiving the souvenir from Dr. Choi Wing Leung, Chairman of Communications Committee, CIM HK
Prizes of the Chinese New Year Lucky Draw, which took place after Dr. Wong's presentation.		Dr. Joseph Wong presenting the top prize to the lucky winner!

Chinese New Year is a time when people wish for good health and good fortunes, and many people nowadays would hope for "total wellness". Since the February Social Gathering is the first for the Chinese Year of the Rat, CIM HK also transformed the occasion as a Chinese New Year party!

Dr. Joseph Wong, Medical Consultant and Attending Physician at a3 medical anti-aging center was the speaker for the Social Gathering, and he explained to the health-conscious audience how a holistic approach towards modern medicine and lifestyle changes can help preserve mental and physical youthfulness.

The main parts of Dr. Wong's talk included:
The Concept of aging
> What is the degenerative period?
> The symptoms of aging
> How do the above differ between women and men

Hormonal Balance
> Relationship between hormonal balance and anti-aging
> How hormonal therapy can help refresh a person¡¦s mind and body

Nutrition
> Why do we need nutritional supplements?
> Introduction of nutritional supplements recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO)
> Key benefits of nutritional supplement in keeping the mind, body and soul healthy and balanced in a holistic manner

Following this informative and interesting presentation was the Chinese New Year lucky draw, with prizes ranging from free anti-aging consultations, bottles of fine wine, diaries and the Chinese New Year tradition ¡V lai sees. All participants (CIM members or non-members) were eligible to enter the draw, and big congratulations to the winners for making a lucky start to the year!

CIM HK would like to thank a3 medical anti-aging center and Urban Group for sponsoring the majority of the prizes at this festive occasion.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Joseph Wong began his medical training in the University of Edinburgh, one of the top 10 medical schools in the world. As Medical Consultant and Attending Physician at a3 medical anti-aging centre, he specialises in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery. A warm and friendly person, Dr. Wong is well-received as a speaker for his humorous and insightful observations. He belongs to the Hong Kong Medical Association and is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Dr. Wong is also registered in the Specialist Register by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.

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