Ooi, Soo Liang Adv. Dip. Nut, Adv. Dip. Nat, BHsc (Comp Med), MBA, PhD candidate

SooLiangOoiSoo Liang is a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist. He is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS# 28417). He has practice experiences from Australia and Singapore, providing naturopathic and nutritional consultation in clinical settings. Among the modalities practised by Soo Liang include:

His specialised fields of interest are:

Soo Liang strongly believes in holistic healing and respects Nature as the ultimate healer.
“Nature heals; man assists.”

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His treatment approach centre around understanding the unique condition of each patient from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspectives. He prescribes remedies, dietary advice, and lifestyle suggestion to address physical symptoms and emotional disturbances. He also encourages each patient to venture inward, to connect back the heart to uncover and address the mental and emotional blockages that manifested to become physical illnesses, to heal. Notwithstanding his holistic healing belief, Soo Liang also has a strong foundation in health science and supports evidence-based practice in natural medicine.

Before venturing into the field of natural medicine, Soo Liang was a professional project manager with over 15 years of experience in IT and business consulting. He became a full-time caregiver for his wife, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. By complementing the conventional treatment with lifestyle changes, healthy dieting, and natural remedies, his first patient returned to health with amazing results. Since then, he has devoted his time in promoting a healthy lifestyle and reaching out to others to regain their health through natural medicine.

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Soo Liang holds an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy from the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences, a Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary Medicine from Charles Sturt University, and a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.  He is also a certified Level 3 practitioner of the Australian Bush Flower Essences. Soo Liang is also a plant-based nutrition specialist with a certificate from Cornell University, USA. With a keen interest in research, Soo Liang is currently pursuing his doctorate study, conducting a clinical trial on cancer quality of life.

Testimonials

Hear what other patients are saying….

Koh Gau, 65, Post-cholecystectomy care

From Erica Lee, daughter of Mdm Koh Gau:

My mom was admitted to the ICU in hospital on January 10, 2016 for acute pain in her abdomen. It turned out that her gall bladder was inflamed and she was operated on the next day. She remained in HDU for a number of days and upon full recovery, her liver function test for the next three months consistently showed her ALT and AST remained elevated. (Quoting the internet, AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) are reasonably sensitive indicators of liver damage or injury from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver tests or liver blood tests). She was not prescribed any medication during this time as the doctor wanted to monitor if the levels will reduce by itself.

I discussed with Soo Liang and brought her in for a consultation on 18 May 2016. During the detailed consultation, he gave my mother a Zinc Tally test, and eventually prescribed her Zinc tablets and liquid herb. She also followed the diet that Soo Liang recommended, taking more nuts etc. Her liver function test taken the following week 24 May 2016 showed her AST and ALT have dropped although still high. She continued with the natural remedy for another cycle and her liver function test results came back normal by 16 August 2016!

My mom has gained great confidence in complementary medicine and is now more careful with her diet after hearing from Soo Liang. In fact she shares her experience with her friends and we both highly recommend a visit!

Adrian Lim, 38, Cancer

thank-you-227344_1280During my cancer treatment, Soo Liang’s advice was absolutely invaluable in ensuring that the side effects from my chemotherapy and associated drugs were minimised. Soo Liang’s compassionate and considered approach allowed for a very tailored regimen, which was adapted well to my changing needs during and post my treatment. The natural herbs and remedies which Soo Liang prescribed was very effective and a welcome relief in the midst of all the hard drugs from my intensive 3 month chemo regime. I greatly appreciated Soo Liang’s kind and caring manner, and his passion for wanting to achieve the best outcome for his patients.

Vyonne Ooi, 48, Lupus (SLE)

When I was diagnosed with SLE 3 years, it was a blessing that I had Mr. Ooi to support me during my difficult times. Based on my condition, he gave me a diet plan derived all from natural foods and some supplements with natural ingredients. I was advised what type of food to avoid. I was also advised to change my lifestyle, start exercising, and learn to treasure my life.  Today, I am on minimal medication and able to enjoy my involvement in social works. Praise God for all the natural resources that He has given, and thankful to Soo Liang for guiding me back through natural treatment.

Karen Kew, 60, Diabetes Type II

Thank you so much for being there for me when I wasn’t well. Now I am much better, feeling good and happy. I have learnt to eat healthily and takes regular walks. You are an exemplary practitioner, very disciplined and knowledgeable. Appreciate your consistency and dedication. Always dispensing practical solutions in all aspects. Your concern and care cause one not to be able to be careless and negligent of one’s health. May you be able to help more people.

Publications

Journal Articles

2024

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., Zielinski, R., & Pak, S.C. (2024). Rice bran arabinoxylan compound and quality of life of cancer patients (RBAC-QoL): An interim analysis of the RBAC-QoL study. Cureus, 16(1), e53188. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.53188

2023

Kim, M.G., Ooi, S. L., Kim, G.-W., Pak, S. C. & Byung, S. K. (2023). Effectiveness and safety of pattern identification-based herbal medicine for Alzheimer disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 29(10), 605-620. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0806

Ooi, S. L., Drew, G., & Pak, S. C. (2023). Acupressure and dementia – A review of current evidence. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 29(7), 18-29. http://www.alternative-therapies.com/abstract/index.html?id=51073

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Modified rice bran arabinoxylan as a nutraceutical in health and disease – A scoping review with bibliometric analysis. PLoS ONE, 18(8), e0290314. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290314.

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Modified rice bran arabinoxylan by Lentinus Edodes mycelial enzyme as an immunoceutical for health and aging – A comprehensive literature review. Molecules, 28(17), 6313. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176313.

Schupfer, E., Ooi, S.L., Jeffries, T.C., Wang, S., Micalos, P.S., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Changes in the human gut microbiome during dietary supplementation with modified rice bran arabinoxylan compound. Molecules, 28(9), 5400. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28145400

2022

Al Wadee, Z., Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2022). Serum magnesium levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Biomedicines, 10(9), 2273. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines10092273

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., Campbell, R., & Manoharan, A.(2022). Polyphenol-rich ginger (Zingiber officinale) for iron deficiency anaemia and other clinical entities associated with altered iron metabolism. Molecules, 27(19), 6417. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27196417

Phillips, J. M., Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2022). Health-promoting properties and functions of medicinal and culinary mushrooms for the COVID-19 era — An appraisal: do the pro-health claims measure up? Molecules, 27(7), 2302. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27072302

2021

Berndt, J., Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2021). What is the mechanism driving the reduction of cardiovascular events from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists? — A mini review. Molecules, 26(16), 4822. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26164822

Ooi, S. L., Campbell, R., Pak, S. C., Golombick, T., Manoharan, A., Ramakrishna, R., Badmaev, V., & Schloss, J. (2021). Is 6-Shogaol a beneficial phytochemical for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome? A narrative review. Integrative Cancer Therapies. https://doi.org/10.1177/15347354211065038

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., Micalos, P. S., Schupfer, E., Lockley, C., Park, M. H., & Hwang, S.-J. (2021). The health-promoting properties and clinical applications of rice bran arabinoxylan modified with shiitake mushroom enzyme — A narrative review. Molecules, 26(9), 2539. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092539

Schupfer, E., Pak, S. C., Wang, S., Micalos, P. S., Jeffries, T., Ooi, S. L., Golombick, T., Harris, G., & El-Omar, E. (2021). The effects and benefits of arabinoxylans on human gut microbiota – A narrative review. Food Bioscience, 43, 101267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101267

2020

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., Micalos, P. S., Schupfer, E., Zielinski, R., Jeffries, T., Harris, G., Golombick, T., & McKinnon, D. (2020). Rice bran arabinoxylan compound and quality of life of cancer patients (RBAC-QoL): Study protocol for a randomized pilot feasibility trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 19,100580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100580

Ooi, S. L., Watts, S., McClean, R., & Pak, S. C. (2020). Vitex agnus-castus for the treatment of cyclic mastalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Women’s Health, 29(2), 262-278. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2019.7770

2019

Ooi, S. L., Correa, D., & Pak, S. C. (2019). Probiotics, prebiotics, and low FODMAP diet for irritable bowel syndrome – What is the current evidence? Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 43, 73-80.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.01.010

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2019). Short-term intermittent fasting for weight loss – A case report. Cureus, 11(4), e4482. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.4482

2018

Ooi, S. L., Green, R., & Pak, S. C. (2018). N. acetylcysteine for the treatment of psychiatric disorders: A review of current evidence. BioMed Research International, 2018, 2469486. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2469486

Ooi, S. L., Henderson, P., & Pak, S. C. (2018). Kava for generalized anxiety disorder: A review of current evidence. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(8), 770-780. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0001

Ooi, S. L., McLean, L., & Pak, S. C. (2018). Naturopathy in Australia: Where are we now? Where are we heading? Complementary  Therapies in Clinical Practice, 33, 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.07.009

Ooi, S. L., McMullen, D., Golombick, T., & Pak, S. C. (2018). Evidence-based review of BioBran/MGN-3 arabinoxylan compound as a complementary therapy for conventional cancer treatment. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 17(2), 165-178. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735417735379

Ooi, S. L., Smith, L., & Pak, S. C. (2018). Evidence-informed massage therapy – An Australian practitioner perspective. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31, 325-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.04.004

2017

Ooi, S. L., Giovino, M., & Pak, S. C. (2017). Transcendental meditation for lowering blood pressure: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 34, 26-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.008

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2017). Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia: Current evidence and its clinical implications in naturopathic medicine. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23 (8), 599-606. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0302

2016

Ooi, S. L., Rae, J., & Pak, S. C. (2016). Implementation of evidence-based practice: A naturopath’s perspective. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 22, 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.11.004

Book Chapters

Endo, Y., Ninomiya, K., & Ooi, S. L. (2023). Chronic microinflammation as “friendly-fire” in aging and disease. In S. C. Pak, S. L. Ooi, P. M. Micalos, & M. H. Ghoneum (Eds), Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases (pp. 103-114). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2_9

Micalos, P. M., Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2023). Additional potential therapeutic applications for rice bran arabinoxylan compound. In S. C. Pak, S. L. Ooi, P. M. Micalos, & M. H. Ghoneum (Eds), Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases (pp. 135-146). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2_12

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., & Micalos, P. M. (2023). Health-related quality of life. In S. C. Pak, S. L. Ooi, P. M. Micalos, & M. H. Ghoneum (Eds), Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases (pp. 87-99). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2_8

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., & Micalos, P. M. (2023). Immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antiangiogenic, and antiproliferative effects of rice bran arabinoxylan. In S. C. Pak, S. L. Ooi, P. M. Micalos, & M. H. Ghoneum (Eds), Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases (pp. 23-39). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2_3

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2020). Massage, humor, and music. In W. W. IsHak (Ed), The handbook of wellness medicine (pp. 403-412). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108650182.033

Pak, S. C., Ooi, S. L., Micalos, P. M., Ninomiya, K., & Ghoneum, M. H. (2023). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In S. C. Pak, S. L. Ooi, P. M. Micalos, & M. H. Ghoneum (Eds), Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases (pp. 115-123). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2_10

Edited Books

Pak, S. C., & Ooi, S. L. (Eds.) (2023). A feasible approach for natural products to treatment of diseases. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-7872-9

Pak, S. C., Ooi, S. L., Micalos, P. M., & Ghoneum, M. H. (Eds.) (2023). Modified rice bran arabinoxylan. Therapeutic applications in cancer and other diseases. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5735-2

Pak, S. C., & Ooi, S. L. (Eds.) (2021). Nutraceuticals in immune function. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-2059-9

Pak, S. C., & Ooi, S. L. (Eds.) (2019). Health benefits of meditation. Lidsen. https://www.lidsen.com/Home/Index/viewbook/sp/4

Editorials

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2023). Editorial: A feasible approach for natural products to treatment of diseases. Molecules, 28(9), 3791.  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28093791

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2021). Nutraceuticals in immune function. Molecules, 26(17), 5310.  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26175310

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2019). The landscape of current meditation research: An overview to the special issue on “Health benefits of meditation”.  OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 4(2), 8.  https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.1902033

Conference Presentations

Ooi, S. L., Pak, S. C., Micalos, P. S., Zielinski, R., Jeffries, T., Schupfer, E., Wang, S., Golombick, T., & Harris, G. (2020, Nov 11-13). Rice bran arabinoxylan as an immunomodulator for improving the quality of life of cancer patients: The microbiome connection [Poster presentation]. 7th Annual EMBL Australia Postgraduate Symposium, virtual conference. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15730.63687

Ooi, S. L., & Pak, S. C. (2019, May 7-10). Intermittent fasting for weight loss: A single-subject case design [Oral presentation]. 14th International Conference on Complementary Research, Brisbane, QLD. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2019.03.102

Preprints

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., Zielinski, R., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Rice bran arabinoxylan compound and quality of life of cancer patients: Statistical plan and interim analysis. Preprints. 2023101806. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.1806.v1[Peer-reviewed version]

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., Kim, J., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Rice bran arabinoxylan compound as a natural product for cancer treatment – an evidence-based assessment of the effects and mechanisms. Preprints. 2023101057. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.1057.v1

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Modified rice bran arabinoxylan by Lentinus edodes mycelial enzyme as an immunoceutical for health and aging – a comprehensive literature review. Preprints. 2023070300. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0300.v1.[Peer-reviewed version]

Ooi, S.L., Micalos, P. S., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Modified rice bran arabinoxylan as a nutraceutical in health and disease – a scoping review with bibliometric analysis. Preprints. 2023041154. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.1154.v1.[Peer-reviewed version]

Schupfer, E., Ooi, S.L., Jeffries, T., Wang, S., Micalos, P., & Pak, S.C. (2023). Changes in the human gut microbiome during dietary supplementation with modified rice bran arabinoxylan compound. Preprints. 2023060053 https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.0053.v1.[Peer-reviewed version]

Al Wadee, Z., Ooi, S.L., & Pak, S.C. (2021). Serum magnesium levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Preprints. 2021080551. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202108.0551.v1. [Peer-reviewed version]

Ooi, S.L., Campbell, R., Pak, S.C., Golombick, T., Manoharan, A., Ramakrishna, R., Badmaev, V., & Schloss, J. (2021). Is 6-shogaol a beneficial phytochemical for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome? A narrative review. Preprints. 2021090127. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202109.0127.v1 [Peer-reviewed version]

Ooi, S.L., Drew, G., & Pak, S.C. (2021). Acupressure and dementia – a review of current evidence. Preprints. 202108.0532. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202108.0532.v1 [Peer-reviewed version]

Phillips, J. M., Ooi, S.L., &Pak, S.C. (2021). Health promoting properties and functions of medicinal and culinary mushrooms for the covid-19 era. An appraisal: does the “anti” mantra stack up? OSF Preprints. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/hd6vz [Peer-reviewed version]