Mind Body And Fitness

AVOCADO FOR CHOLESTEROL CURE

2009-07-25T03:48:00.000-07:00

Painless cholesterol cure works in just 7 days -- and drives
the "food police" crazy!

Want to lower your cholesterol so fast it'll make your head spin? It's a breeze, just eat guacamole -- or any dish containing avocados!

Most health experts and nutritionists will tell you this rich, delicious Mexican dish is BANNED from any cholesterol-watcher's menu. But not Dr. Steven Pratt. That's because new research shows eating avocados can lower your cholesterol even faster than drugs... without the side effects!
One study found after just 7 days on a diet including avocados, LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglyceride levels dropped by 22 percent. Meanwhile, HDL ("good") cholesterol shot up 11 percent -- something most cholesterol-lowering drugs won't do!

HOT COCOA FOR HYPERTENSION

2009-07-25T03:43:00.000-07:00

Harvard researchers praise stunningly simple discovery!

According to recent estimates, nearly 1-in-3 American adults has high blood pressure. But for the Kuna Indians living on a group of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama , hypertension doesn't even exist. In fact, after age 60, the average blood pressure for Kuna Indian islanders is a perfect 110/70.

Is it because they eat less salt? No. Kuna Indians eat as much, if not more salt, than people in the U.S.
Is it due to their genes? No. Kuna Indians who move away from the islands are just as likely to suffer from high blood pressure as anyone else!
So what makes these folks practically "immune" to hypertension -- and lets them enjoy much lower death rates from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and cancer?

Harvard researchers were stunned to discover it's because they drink about 5 cups of cocoa each day. That's right, cocoa!
Studies show the flavonols in cocoa stimulate your body's production of nitric oxide -- boosting blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. In fact, one study found cocoa thins your blood just as well as low-dose aspirin!
But that's not all. A Harvard Medical School professor claims cocoa can also treat blocked arteries, congestive heart failure, stroke, dementia, even impotence!

Give it a try to see how true...

KNOCK OUT AN ULCER WITH BROCCOLI

2009-07-25T03:35:00.000-07:00

Good try.....
About 25 million Americans will suffer from a peptic ulcer at some point in their lives. To get rid of their ulcers, most will take an antibiotic like amoxicillin.
Pretty tame stuff , right? Wrong! Amoxicillin can bring with it unwanted side effects like fever, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, even a yucky condition called "hairy tongue"!
And if you think that's bad, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the cost of treating an ulcer with antibiotics over an average 17-day period can run upward of $1,000!

Fortunately, there's one unconventional treatment with NO side effects Dr. Pratt swears by. "Eat broccoli!" he says. Why?
Broccoli contains a remarkably potent compound called sulforaphane, that kills off the H. pylori bacteria that cause most ulcers. Not only can it knock out an ulcer, eating one serving a day for a month might run you 20 bucks... a fraction of the cost of drugs!

THE CINNAMON CURE FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

2009-07-25T03:29:00.000-07:00

Anyone or your family members and friends has high blood sugar can try this out.

Sprinkle a little cinnamon on your toast, cereal, oatmeal, or sliced apples. It not only tastes good, it lowers your blood sugar!
In a recent study, people reduced their blood sugar levels by as much as 29 percent in just 40 days. That's with NO drugs, NO diet changes -- just plain old cinnamon!
Sounds so simple. No harm trying.

SMOOTHIES - FOR GOOD HEALTH

2009-07-23T01:37:00.000-07:00

I love smoothies. Its just so easy to prepare and taste good.
Here is an article I found about smoothies by Kevin Gianni - Health author.

The Top 7 Reasons Why Smoothies Can Help You Lose Weight, Boost Your Energy Levels and Create Vibrant Health

1. Smoothies deliver a power-packed, slam dunk of nutrients

Smoothies, pound for pound, are some of the most nutrient dense meals. A green smoothie with some fruit and berries can deliver more antioxidants and phytonutrients than most meals eaten by the majority of people around the world.
It's also easier to digest, since a good blender will break up the plant fibers for better absorption.

By preparing a smoothie every morning, you can start off your day with the protection of antioxidants, an incredible array of vitamins and nutrients, as well as get the energy and calories you need to go on with you day without getting hunger pangs an hour after your first meal.

2. Anyone can use a blender and make something that tastes awesome.
Yes, this is true. Even the most culinary-challenged individuals can dump smoothie ingredients into a blender and turn it on to make a great tasting smoothie. This applies to kids as well!

Kids and adults alike love the process of blending together their favorite ingredients for an awesome tasting concoction.

QUICK TIP: Adding bok choy or spinach into a fruit smoothie is a great way to sneak some greens into a child's diet!

3. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to create your own recipes.
This isn't like baking where everything needs to be just right.

Like I've already said, anyone can use a blender, but this tip means that you don't have to be overly creative in order to build your own smoothie.

For anyone just starting, usually I'll tell them get some of your favorite fruits and vegetables and start playing around. You'll be amazed at what you come up with.

4. They take literally minutes to prepare (sometimes less!)
The fastest smoothie I've ever made was about 45 seconds (Yes, I timed it!). This can do wonders for your time management!

Studies have shown that most people stress about money and not having enough time in the day. Smoothies can literally buy you 30 minutes or so in the morning--or whenever you choose to make one--so you can get to the things that really matter.

5. They taste amazing.
I may sound like a broken record here, but when done right a great smoothie can transport you to a tropical island or give you the mental clarity of Einstein-ian proportions.

6. They can help detoxify your system.
There are many non-organic and industrial pollutants in our environment that can be the cause of various aliments. So it's extremely important to detox your system to avoid build up of toxic materials.

Adding fruits and herbal tinctures or powders to your smoothies can help the body detox. This is a great way to take many tinctures or powders without having to taste them (some taste notoriously awful, if you ever get a chance try the herb andrographis and you'll know what I mean!).

Many fruits alone are detoxifying, so just making a fruit smoothie can have detoxifying effects on your body.

7. They are fun!
It's hard to think of a meal that is actually fun to make, fun to eat and fun to share. Smoothies happen to be one of those meals!

Every day you can pick new ingredients and try new mixes to create endless recipes and tastes. They're a perfect addition a meal plan that is stagnant and boring and that is not getting you any noticeable results.

With all these reasons and literally dozens more, it's easy to understand why smoothies will work for you.

EXCERCISE FOR FLABBY UNDERARMS

2009-07-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

I put on a lot of weight lately (62kg now) due to the durain season. The fat I want to get rid off n find it very difficult is my flabby upper underarms and tummy. I was dicussing with Jin choo today about the excercises for burning the fats in these areas. My daughter used to joke at me not to wave to friends by lifting my arms too high. So today while going thru my mails I come across Jillian Michael's site where a client ask about excercise for her flabby arms. Aah!!! this is what I am looking for. An excercise for my flabby arms.would like to share with all those who have the same problems.
Here is what I found.

Q: My arms are a flabby mess. Do you have a simple exercise to tone them up?
A: Absolutely! I've got just the thing. With toned triceps you can wave to your fans all you want (no more upper-arm jiggle!). Get started with tricep kickbacks, a terrific beginner exercise for sculpting the backs of your upper arms:

Tricep Kickbacks

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet hip-width apart with a slight bend to your knees.
Bend over at the waist so that your torso is slightly above parallel with the floor. Bend both elbows so that your upper arms are locked at your sides parallel to the floor.
Keeping your arms still, straighten your arms behind you until the end of the dumbbell is pointing down toward the floor with your palms facing in towards your body.
Hold for a beat and inhale, slowly lowering your arms back to the starting position, and repeat.
To do this properly, remember to keep your abs tight and your back flat.

Measure your arms before starting on this workout and see the difference.
Am going to start working on it today.
Will tell you all if it works. Hope it will.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

2009-07-01T02:59:00.000-07:00

I always thought that chocolates are bad for health until I come across this information.
Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body.
Dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and therefore is good for health.
It has protection against heart disease, and not any other chocolate.
Dark chocolate is chocolate without milk. It is also known as plain chocolate or bittersweet dark chocolate. The cocoa content has to be at least 15% to be qualified as dark chocolate.
Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure -- if you've reached a certain age and have mild high blood pressure. But you have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.

Also, many chocolate companies have removed flavenols, the heart-healthy ingredient, due to their bitter taste. They add it sugar. So, the bitter the dark chocolate, the better it is.
In fact, in addition to lowering blood pressure, bitter dark chocolate is a good energy source too because it releases slowly into bloodstream and does not elevate insulin levels.

Next time if you want to spoil yourself after workout and if you want to eat chocolate, do not buy “white chocolate” or “milk chocolate”. Instead, go for dark chocolate in small amount and make sure you balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.

So eat dark chocolates for a better heart.

PEANUT BUTTER - WARDS OF HEART DISEASE

2009-06-28T03:39:00.000-07:00

I always have a craving for peanut butter since I was young. I love those crunchy ones....just imagine spreading it thickly on your bread and uummph!! its sooo good.
But for some time I try not to buy when I go shopping for groceries thinking that it's not good for my health.
But today while surfing the net I came across an article that says "Peanut Butter - Wards of heart disease". It caught my attention cos I always thought that it bad for health.
So I want to share with friends the goodness of peanut butter. I am sure you all love peanut butter too.

This is what I found:
*Peanut butter sandwiches could be the secret to beating heart disease, says a study.

*Snacking on peanuts or peanut butter at least five days a week can nearly halve the risk of a heart attack.

*The nuts are thought to lower bad cholesterol, help reduce inflammation in the body and boost the health of blood vessels around the heart.

*Consumption of at least five servings a week of one ounce of nuts or one tablespoon of peanut butter was significantly associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Ellen Mason of the British Heart Foundation said: 'It is beneficial to include nuts in our diets as they are low in the saturated fats that raise our cholesterol.

So I am back to eating my favourite crunchy Peanut butter with my bread for breadfast.

Peanut Butter anyone????

GOOD FATS AND BAD FATS

2009-06-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

Learn about the different types of fats. Not all fats are bad.
Avoid the bad fats and enjoy the good fats.
What are good fats and what are bad fats?
Here is what I found out:

Fats are another vital part to a healthy diet. Good fats are needed to nourish your brain, heart, nerves, hormones and all your cells, as well as your hair, skin, and nails. Fat also satisfies us and makes us feel full. It’s the type of fat that matters in addition to how much you consume.
The different types of fats are:

Saturated fats, primarily found in animal sources including red meat and whole milk dairy products, raise the low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol that increases your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Substitute lean meats, skinless poultry, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products, fish and nuts. Other saturated fat sources include vegetable oils such as coconut oil, palm oil and foods made with these oils.

Trans fat raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol that increases your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as lowering HDL, or good cholesterol. Trans fats are created by heating liquid vegetable oils in the presence of hydrogen gas, a process called hydrogenation. Primary sources of trans fat are vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other processed foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Monounsaturated fats - People following traditional Mediterranean diets, which are very high in foods containing monounsaturated fats like olive oil, tend to have lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Primary sources are plant oils like canola oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. Other good sources are avocados; nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans; and seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.

Polyunsaturated fats – These includes the Omega-3 and Omega-6 groups of fatty acids which your body can’t make. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in very few foods – primarily cold water fatty fish and fish oils. Foods rich in certain omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA can reduce cardiovascular disease, improve your mood and help prevent dementia. Other sources of polyunsaturated fats are sunflower, corn, soybean, and flaxseed oils, and walnuts. It is important to know that these oils become unhealthy when heated due to the formation of free radicals, which can lead to disease.

How much fat is too much? It depends on your lifestyle, your weight, your age and most importantly the state of your health. Focus on including Monounsaturated fats and Polyunsaturated fats in your diet, decreasing Saturated fats, and avoiding Trans fats as much as possible.

So now that you know your fats....you can lead a healthy lifestyle with the right type of fats.

EAT SMART = HEALTHY EATING

2009-06-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It's not just what you eat, but how you eat. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.
Here are some tips which I find helpfull:

Take time to chew your food: Because we are always rushing for time we tend to finish our meal as fast as we can, which is very bad. Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. Taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating. According to ancient chinese, meal time is very important. We should not be disturb during meal time.

Avoid stress while eating: When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised, causing problems like colitis and heartburn. Avoid eating while working, driving, arguing, or watching TV (especially disturbing programs or the news). I tend to eat in front of the TV to save time, (killing two birds at one time)Try taking some deep breaths prior to beginning your meal, or light candles and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Listen to your body: Ask yourself if you are really hungry. You may really be thirsty, so try drinking a glass of water first. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best, rather than stuffing yourself 100% or 101% full.

Eat early, eat often: Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily calorie allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.

Follow the above tips to a healthy body.....EAT SMART.

CRAZY OVER MACADAMIA NUTS

2009-06-24T02:52:00.000-07:00

Lately I am crazy over macadamia nuts. I just love the nuts and cannot stop eating once I start to eat them. The taste is so good. I buy it from the Chinese medical shop and looks like the pic. above with the shell slighty open. At first I was unaware that there is a small thin metal opener inside the pack. So I preyed it open with a butter knife. Once the opening was so small that the knife slipped and the knife cut my finger. Later I found 2 small openers inside the pack and it was easier to open with it.
Macadamias are full of goodness.
Macadamias are considered the world’s finest nut, a delicious snack food that garners high marks for flavor and crunchy texture.
Macadamia nuts contain beneficial nutrients that support human health. Eating macadamias also reduces cholesterol.
Benefits of Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts provide a wide range of beneficial compounds. They are a high energy food, full of protein and fiber and loaded with other important nutrients that, in concert, impact favorably on human health.

Macadamia Nut Nutrition Information
Antioxidants
Fiber
Phytochemicals
Protein
Minerals
Monounsaturated fats
Vitamins

Macadamia Nut Oil Benefits
Macadamias contain natural oils. They are high in heart-friendly monounsaturated fat, which contains oleic fatty acid as well as paimitoleic fatty acid (also present in fish oils). Macadamias come in tops for containing the highest amount of monounsatarated fatty acids in a natural food.

Macadamia nuts offer a winning combination: delicious nutty flavor and significant nutritional benefits. Truly, eating macadamias for health has never been easier.

Anyone for macadamia???....

GOODNESS OF DURIANS

2009-06-23T02:52:00.000-07:00

It’s durian season here in Penang, Malaysia and there are durian stalls selling this thorny fruit every corner you turn.
While a lot of people consider the smell of durian as “stinky” and “repulsive”–so much so that they are banned in hotel rooms in Malaysia!–I love this king of fruits. (For those who enjoy durian, we think of the smell as “aromatic.”) Some of the best durians in Malaysia come from the durian orchards in Balik Pulau, Penang, which is on the less-developed side of the island of Penang.
I have been taking durians everyday since last week. My sis have an orchard in Sungai Ara and I have been going over to her place every other day to take some back. I place them in plastic containers and keep it in the freezer cos I cannot finish it in one go. After taking the durians I will take lots of tea to cool my body down cos durian are very heaty.

How? Feel like eating? Don't think durian is just a smelly fruit, you will be amazed by how much nutrients durian contains. Check out its nutrients facts below :

Nutritional Value of Durian (per 100 grams of the edible parts)
Water 64.990 gram
Energy 147 kcal
Protein 1.47 gram
Total lipid (fat) 5.33 gram
Carbohydrate, by difference : 27.09 gram
Fiber, total dietary 3.8 gram
Calcium, Ca 6 mg
Iron, Fe 0.430 mg
Magnesium, Mg 30 mg
Phosporus, P 38 mg
Potassium, K 436 mg
Sodium, Na 1 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.28 mg
Copper, Cu 0.207 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.324 mg
Vitamin C 19.7 mg
Thiamin 0.374 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1.074 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.23 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.316 mg
Vitamin A, IU 45.000 IU

Do you know that durian is a new superfood for skins?. Durians contains hydrating oils and natural antioxidants that are beneficial to the body and skin. The beauty industry is already jumping on this!
Murad took advantage of durian’s beneficial properties and created…

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer with Durian Cell Reform

Durian Cell Reform™ helps prolong your skin’s youthful-looking state by (direct from website):
- Enhancing the penetration of anti-aging ingredients
- Reversing the visible signs of aging both on the surface and at the - cellular level
- Providing hydration, antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory benefits

Now that’s some food for thought!

Going to sis place again this evening for durians

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BROWN RICE

2009-06-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

Lately for health reasons I have changed from eating white rice to brown rice.
Normally when we eat out at restaurants or buy from the economy stalls they served only white rice. So nowadays I cooked my own brown rice, put it in a tupperware lunch box and buy some dishes to go with it.
Whole grain brown rice is nutritionally superior to white rice. This is because whole grain brown rice contains all three layers of the kernel - the bran, germ and endosperm. It is rich in lignans (antioxidant and phytoestrogens found in a variety of plants, especially flax seeds), phytoestogens and phenolic compounds that are all high in antioxidant activity. It also contains important nutrients such as thiamine, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, iron, riboflavin and five times the fiber of white rice. The germ of the rice provides natural Vitamin E. The bran of the rice contains phytochemicals that may reduce cholesterol.

Health benefits of eating whole grain brown rice include:

Cancer: brown rice contains plant lignins, especially enterolactone, that help establish healthy flora in the intestines, and may protect against breast and other hormone-dependant cancers, as well as heart disease. One study found that women who ate more whole grains, including brown rice, had significantly higher blood levels of enterolactone.

Alzheimer's: researchers found that eating brown rice reduced learning and memory deficits in animals, brought about by beta-amyloid protein, considered to be one of the leading contributors in Alzheimers dementia.

Tips on Using Brown Rice:

*Long grain rice produces light, dry grains that separate easily.

*Short grain rice produces almost-round grains with a higher starch content than long or medium grains, and that stick together when cooked.

*Brown rice has a shelf life of three to six months but this can be extended by refrigerating the uncooked rice.

*Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to one week in a tightly covered container.

*Brown rice takes a lot longer to cook than white rice; it can take up to fifty minutes to soften.

So make a change today and live a healthy life....

WHAT SHAPE ARE YOU?

2009-06-17T03:58:00.001-07:00

Have you ever noticed that your body shape is quite different from that of your best friend, sister, or coworker? Have you been wondering why some people have that hourglass figure, while others are more pear-like in appearance? Well, this is because every man and woman is born with a specific body type and body shape. Depending upon your genetics, as well as your exercise routine and diet, your body shape may be quite different from those around you. Not everyone likes the body type or shape that they are born with, but there are ways to make the most of what you have. Here are some tips on how to identify your body type and shape as well as how to sculpt it with the best possible exercises.

What is Body Type?
Everybody is born with a different body type. This is why every man and woman has a different body shape, and develops different levels of body fat and muscle mass. Your body type is completely determined by genetics. You will probably share the same body type as one of your parents, or your sister or brother. Because body type is a genetic trait, it is usually very difficult or impossible to change body types.

The Three Body Types
There are three different body type classifications:

Endomorphs: Endomorphs tend to have bigger bones that the other body types. These men and women usually have round faces with larger thighs and hips. Endomorphs have arms and legs that tend to be short and tapering, giving them a stocky appearance. Most endomorphs have comparatively small hands and feet and a high waist. Additionally, endomorphs have higher levels of body fat than the other body types, but they can also build muscle and lean mass easily. Weight loss is most difficult for the endomorph body type.

Mesomorphs: Mesomorphs are usually described as having an athletic build. They often have an hourglass or ruler shape, and gain muscle mass easily. The majority of mesomorphs have broad shoulders and a narrow waist. They have a fast metabolism and can lose weight more easily than endomorphs.

Ectomorphs: Ectomorphs have a thin, linear appearance. Most ectomorphs look like rulers, with narrow waists, hips, and shoulders. Ectomorphs can lose weight easily and tend to have low levels of body fat. However, they also have a harder time gaining lean muscle mass.
Few people actually fall distinctly into one category. Instead, it is much more likely that you will be a combination of the body types. Common combinations include ecto-mesomorph and endo-mesomorph.

What is Body Shape?
In addition to your body type, you will also find that you have a distinct body shape. Your body shape is based upon the size of your physical features and the overall balance of your body. Men and women tend to have different body shapes. Men are often described as having a rectangular shape or a cone shape. Women are typically described as having hourglass, pear, apple, or ruler body shapes.

Determining Your Body Shape
Before you can perform the right exercises for your body, you need to determine which type of body shape you have.

Hourglass: Women with an hourglass shape are often envied by all of their friends. This is because hourglasses have well-proportioned upper and lower bodies, with a distinctively narrow waist. However, if you are an hourglass, you may find that you tend to gain weight all over your body, particularly in your hips and chest area. Hourglasses tend to be endomorphs or mesomorphs.

Pear: Pear-shaped women tend to have larger lower bodies and smaller upper bodies. If you are a pear, you will find that your hips are slightly wider than your shoulders and that you tend to gain weight below your waist. Pears usually have small chests and flat stomachs. Most pears are mesomorphs.

Apple: Apples are generally bigger on the top half of their bodies than on the bottom half. They commonly have slim hips and a large chest and stomach. Apples tend to gain weight above the waist or along the backside. The majority of apples are mesomorphs or endomorphs.

Ruler: Women with a ruler shape tend to be waif-like and slim. Rulers have no large differences between the size of their hips, waists, and shoulders. Rulers tend to put on weight in their stomach and backside, while maintaining slender arms and legs. Most rulers are ectomorphs.

Making the Most of Your Shape
Though you may not be 100% satisfied with your body type or shape, there are ways that you can help to make the most of your body's characteristics. Here are some exercises that you can perform to will aid in toning your body, whatever your shape.

If you are an Hourglass'
If you are have an hourglass figure, then you should be focusing on both cardio and resistance exercises. Cardio will assist in keeping your weight in check, while resistance exercises will help to maintain balance between your upper and lower body. Vary your repetitions and keep your resistance weights light so as not to build too much muscle mass. Here are some great exercises that you may want to try:

slow jogging
stationary biking (with light resistance)
jumping jacks
swimming
bicep curls, shoulder presses, and squats

If you are a Pear'
If you are a pear you will want to focus on exercises that will balance out the top half of your body with the bottom half of your body. You will also want to try to thin down your lower half. To achieve this, focus on aerobic activities that work out your lower body, and resistance exercises that will build your upper body. Use light weights and perform high repetitions of exercises. Some great activities include:

walking
cycling (with low resistance)
elliptical training
jumping rope
leg lifts and dips
push ups, chin ups, and shoulder presses

If you are an Apple'
If you are an apple, you will want to focus on aerobic training in order to slim down and lose body fat. By working on the lower half of your body, you can help balance out your chest and shoulders. Look to perform exercises that are low-resistance and involve low repetitions, such as:

stairclimbing
walking on an incline
running
leg squats, leg presses, and deadlifts

If you are a Ruler'
If you are a ruler, you will be able to perform pretty much any activity you want to. Perform cardio activities to help you lose weight in problem areas, such as the buttocks and stomach. You will especially want to build muscle mass through resistance exercise. To ensure that you build a symmetrical body shape, all of the muscle groups should be emphasized and routinely given a workout. Focus on:

stretching
sit-ups
step classes
spinning
walking or jogging on an incline
squats
bench presses and shoulder presses

So find out which shape you are and make the most out of it..by following the excercise.

GOODNESS OF BLACK PEPPER.

2009-06-16T04:33:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to share the goodness of black pepper.
My daughter just came back from Kuching, Sarawak...and guess what she bought for me?
A tall "meow meow" with an extra long neck and a bottle of black pepper.
I seldom cook so what am I going to do with this bottle of black pepper.
I went online and find some recipes that uses black pepper and realised that black pepper has in fact a lot of goodness in terms of health benefit. It is not just a condiment.
This is what I found:

Black pepper is the most commonly used, but underrated spice. It does more that just add flavor to food; black pepper has been found to act as a powerful antioxidant, reducing inflammation and pain, combating arthritis and fighting off colon cancer. It has also been shown to substantially increase the bioavailability of nutrients from food, and has a dual action in speeding toxins out of the body through sweat and urine.
lack pepper is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of iron and vitamin K, and a good source of dietary fiber.

Health Benefits

A Powerful Antioxidant
Researchers from India examined the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of plant foods commonly consumed in India, such as cereals, legumes, oil seeds, oils, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, and spices. They found that of all the foods tested, black pepper had the highest level of antioxidant activity and also the highest phenolic content.

Digestion and Intestinal Health
Many digestive difficulties are the result of a lack of hydrochloric acid, which is needed for digesting proteins and other food components. Black pepper stimulates the taste buds and alerts the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, improving digestion. Without adequate amounts, undigested food can sit in the stomach for prolonged periods, leading to heartburn and indigestion. Undigested food may also pass into the intestines where it can become a food source for unfriendly bacteria, producing gas, irritation, diarrhea or constipation.
Black pepper's action promotes complete digestion. It acts as a diuretic, reducing bloating in the intestinal tract, and as a carmitive, preventing the formation of intestinal gas. Peppery foods also increase the production of urine, in which toxins filtered by the kidneys are removed from the body. Furthermore, pepper's warming effects increase sweating, another route for elimination.

Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Arthritic
Piperine, the active phenolic compound in black pepper extract, was found to significantly reduce the perception of pain and arthritis symptoms in rats. Detailed examination showed that piperine significantly reduced the inflammation in their joints.

Colon cancer
A study to determine if black pepper, resveratrol from grapes, and cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon have anti-prolific effects on colon cancer, found that black pepper had significant anti-proliferative activity on colon cancer cells.

Increases Absorption and Bioavailability of Nutrients
A study found that the active compound in black pepper, piperine, increased the bioavailability and absorption of curcumin by a huge 2000%, both in humans and rats. Curcumin is a compound from the herb turmeric, known for fighting cancer, pain, inflammation and infections.

Tips on Using Black Pepper

Black pepper is available whole, crushed or ground into a powder. To ensure maximum flavor and nutrients, buy whole peppercorns and grind them in a mill just before they are needed.

Black pepper should not be added to food while it is cooking, as it loses its flavor, aroma and Vitamin C when heated or cooked for too long. Adding it near the end will help to preserve its flavor.

Freshly crushed black pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice pepper make a delicious salad dressing.

See, I didn't know that black pepper is so good....so better start using the bottle for my chicken and steak.

INSOMNIA - TIPS ON SELF TREATMENT

2009-06-14T03:10:00.000-07:00

Insomnia is a word we hear very often....but those who suffer from it will know how bad it is. It will turn your life upside down....and if not treated depression will set in. It will affect your daily life and your work too. So early treatment is encouraged. I have been suffering from this illness for umpteen years...off and on. So these are the tips I find to be good for those who are suffering from it.

Self- Treatment Tips

No matter what age you are when insomnia hits, there's always a way to treat and cope with this sleeping disorder. The key to successful self-treatment lies in making a few changes in your daily routine, with emphasize placed on when you go to bed. These self-treatment tips include:

Keep to a schedule.
Make sure you sleep and wake up at the same time.

Reduce the time spent in bed.
Too much time spent idling on your bed reading, or using your laptop, or tossing and turning under your covers trying to sleep promotes sleepless nights. So, try not idling on your bed, and if you can't sleep when you get to bed try moving your bedtime an hour a head.

Don't force yourself to sleep.
The more you will yourself to stop thinking and turning and just to go to sleep, the more awake you'll become. Try reading (not on your bed) or watching TV until you feel sleepily. I find watching TV work best for me. I will just just sit in front of the TV until I feel very sleepy, then just crawl into bed. But get up in the morning at the same time as usual.

Remove the clocks in your room.
The less you know about the time at night, the more you'll sleep, without panicking about how much time you have left until the morning. Just set your alarm, and then hide your bedroom alarm clock so it's not visible from your bed.

Exercise and stay active.
Work off the nerves and restless energy. Try to get at least 20 to 30 minutes of vigorously exercise a day. But, at least 5 or 6 hours before you sleep.

Reduce or avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
Consuming caffeine after lunchtime, and nicotine can keep you awake during the nights. It goes for alcohol, which initially makes you sleepily, but causes you to become more awake during the night.

Check your medications.
If you're on medication, check with your doctor if the medications can be causing your insomnia. If you're using over the counter drugs, check the labels to see if they contain caffeine or other stimulants, such as pseudoephedrine.

Do things that put you at ease.
Find ways to relax yourself. It may involve soaking in a warm bath, eating a light treat, or even getting your partner to give you nice slow back massage before bed to soothe your worries.

Avoid or limit naps.
Naps can make falling a sleep more difficult. But, if you can't absolutely go without naps, limit yourself to one nap a day for an hour during the afternoon.

Reduce sleep interruptions.
Limit noise distractions. Close your bedroom door or turn on a fan to drown out noise. Make sure you're at a comfortable temperature; avoid drinking a lot before bed to reduce early morning trips to the bathroom.

Give it a try and don't suffer in silent.

CLOVES PROVIDE NATURAL PAIN RELIEF

2009-06-05T02:11:00.000-07:00

This fresh-tasting spice is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and is therefore not only useful in the kitchen but also as a herbal medicine.

Cloves are beneficial for pain relief, especially for the teeth and gums, and help to reduce inflammation, which is associated with many chronic diseases.

Cloves are the dried flower buds that come from the Evergreen clove tree.

Cloves and clove oil are used in cooking, perfumes and flavorings, and have a sweet, warm flavor and smell.
Cloves contain manganese, vitamins C and K, magnesium, calcium and fiber.

Cloves also contain significant amounts of an active component called eugenol, a substance helpful for relieving pain, killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.

Eugenol and other components of clove combine to make clove a mild anesthetic as well as an anti-bacterial agent, which have been used in conjunction with oral pain relief.

Health Benefits

Pain Relief
A study found that clove oil is helpful in dentistry before a needle is injected into the gums. The subjects reported feeling less pain.
For a natural headache remedy or other pain relief, make a paste from one-quarter teaspoon clove powder and one teaspoon cinnamon oil.

Apply this to the forehead for headaches or to any other painful area.

For toothache, chew on a clove or apply clove oil to the painful area. This will help to numb the pain and combat the bacterial infection and inflammation that can lead to gum disease and to the risk of further damage to teeth.

Heart Health
A few grams of cloves per day boosted insulin function.

One study found that all participants who ingested cloves, regardless of the amount, showed a drop in glucose and triglycerides levels.

Clove oil was also found to inhibit lipid peroxidation, which can lead to heart disease.

Inflammation Eugenol, a component in cloves, has been found to inhibit enzymes and pathways that lead to inflammatory conditions in human cell studies

Yeast Infections

An animal study found a reduction in yeast infections when clove oil was applied to the infected area.

Lung cancer

One study found that when mice with induced lung cancer were given an IV clove infusion, cancer growth was reduced.

Tips on Using Cloves

Choose whole, fresh cloves whenever possible as the powder form loses its flavor quickly.

If a clove is fresh, it will float vertically in water.

Fresh, good quality cloves also release an oil when squeezed.
Use cloves in combination with other herbs and spices to flavor meats, or add ground cloves to homemade cakes, cookies etc.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CORN

2009-06-05T01:59:00.001-07:00

I love corns....its sooo good. Does these corns look delicious. Learn the goodness of corns.

Corn is a highly nutritious food that is particularly rich in immune-boosting vitamins and minerals that benefit heart health, and reduce the risk of diseases like various cancers and diabetes.
Corn is a cereal grain and is also eaten as a vegetable.

Sweet corn is the most popular corn consumed, Other types of corn include dent corn (or field corn), pop corn and flour corn, which is ground corn. However, the most nutritious form is sweet corn, which are the kernels that grow on the cob.
Corn is high in folate, a vitamin not only beneficial for reproductive health, but is known to reduce homocysteine, an inflammatory marker attributed to heart disease.

Corn is very high in phenolic compounds that are associated with helping to prevent colon cancer and other digestive cancers.

Corn is also high in resistant starch that helps promote butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid found in the colon that may be beneficial in fighting colon cancer.

Cornstarch, a component of corn, was shown to improve glucose metabolism in normal and overweight women.

Improved memory Function
Corn is a good source of thiamin, or vitamin B1, an important nutrient for enzymatic reactions involved in energy production, and is also critical for brain cell/cognitive function.

Tips on Using Corn
The sugar content in corn rapidly turns to starch as soon as the corn is picked, so to enjoy it at its optimal sweetness and nutritional peak, corn should be eaten as fresh as possible.

When storing corn, keep it in the refrigerator and do not remove its outer husk since this will protect its flavor.

To tests the juiciness of the corn, press your fingernail into a kernel. Corn that is fresh will exude a white milky substance.

PROPER WAY TO EAT FRUITS

2009-06-05T01:47:00.000-07:00

Most people think that eating fruit along with their main meals is a good way to stay healthy. Without properly understanding the body's digestive cycle over a 24 hour period, many people consume fruit in a manner that will not bring them any nutritional benefit.
Having lots of fruit with your main meals or eating it as a desert after meals is not the way fruit should be eaten.
In order for your body to get the maximum benefit of eating fruit you should follow the guidelines given below.

Always eat fruit on an empty stomach. You can do this at any time during the day, as long as it is on an empty stomach.
After eating fruit, you should leave around 30 minutes before consuming any foods besides fruit.
After you have had a proper meal, leave at least three hours before you eat any fruit. This will ensure that the previous meal has left the stomach and putrefaction and fermentation of that meal in the stomach can be avoided.
Try your best to consume mainly fruit before noon.
Never eat fruit along with other foods. Fruit should only be eaten on its own.
Never eat fruit as a desert, after a meal. This is a complete waste of the fruit's benefits.
Avoid fruits like bananas and avocados in the morning because they are heavy foods and tax the digestive system in the morning. These can be eaten after noon when the body is in the appropriate digestive cycle for such foods to be eaten.
If you feel hunger during the morning, eat fruit and you can keep eating portions of fruit until your blood sugar level goes back to normal, resulting in your hunger disappearing.
Eat only organic fruit to the best of your ability.
Avoid processed, cooked, or canned fruit. These contain large amounts of sugars, additives and other undesirables.

Fruit is digested in the intestine and not in the stomach. It is also rapidly digested and goes through the digestive system in around half an hour. The brain runs on glucose and fruit is the most efficient source of blood sugar. With sufficient fruit consumption your blood sugar levels normalize, allowing your body's hunger mechanism to be properly regulated and thus avoid over-eating and obesity.

So change your ways of eating fruits....like we always do after our meals.

CAUSES OF LIVER DAMAGE

2009-06-04T03:32:00.000-07:00

Here are some guidelines on taking care of your liver.

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning. So remember to go to the toilet the first thing when you wake up.

3. Too much eating. Always eat to 70% or 80% full. Try not to go for buffet...too tempting to control.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more.We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'

DO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH..................HEALTH IS WEALTH!!!!

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

2009-06-04T03:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some bad habits to avoid to live a healthy life.

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. Not taking breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2.Overeating

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of protein and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage. The best is playing mahjong.

10. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain but dont gossip ;-)

CANCER CAUSING FOOD

2009-06-04T02:38:00.000-07:00

I received this in my mail today and want to share with all friends.

The top five cancer-causing foods are:

1. Hot dogs

Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and bacon

Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts

Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French f ries

Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contaiN cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process.. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams .

5. Chips, crackers, and cookies

All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.

So if possible try to avoid these foods and eat healthily.

BREAST LUMPS AND TENDERNESS

2009-06-02T01:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a sharing on treatment of breast lumps and tenderness by drinking fruits and vegetable juice.

Breast tenderness and breast lumps are common and worrying problems. All women with breast symptoms are worried that it may signal cancer.

The causes of breast tenderness or lumps are:

Hormonal imbalances during menstrual cycle,

Poor diet lacking antioxidant.Side effects of oral contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy.

Poor fitting bras.

Here is the Juice for breast tenderness

1 orange or 1 mandarin

1 grapefruit

2 sticks celery

2 dandelion or cabbage leaves

1 spring onion or 1 clove garlic

1 medium carrot

3 or 4 drops pf phytolacca tinture can be added to the juice and is available in health food stores. Phytolacca is a herb that cleanses the lymphatic system,

The diet should be high in raw fruits and vegetables and dairy products should be completely avoided.

Useful supplements:-

Selenium 100mg daily

Vitamin B complec or Brewer's yeast

Vitamin E

Cold pressed faxseed oil and evening primrose oil

Natural progesterone cream or lozengess can help reduce the oestrogen dominance, and may reduce hormonal cases of breast tenderness.

STRESS RELIEF

2009-05-30T03:38:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we don't just need stress relief, but fast and easy relief.

A complicated relaxation technique or elaborate meditative practice would be just one more thing to be anxious about.

Here are ten much simpler solutions. Try them out, and keep in mind which ones work best for you, so you can use them regularly.

1. Deep breathing.

Try six or seven deep breaths through your nose, with your eyes closed. Pay attention only to your breathing while doing this. This is "mini-meditation," and possibly one the most effective of these stress relief techniques.

2. Interrupt you normal routines.

Talk to the crazy lady in the park, or eat your lunch outside. Doing anything that breaks you out of your habitual patterns can often relieve stress.

3. Give someone a hug.

Of course, giving a hug means getting one, and as long as it's from somebody you don't mind hugging, this can immediately reduce your level of stress.

4. Watch your mind.

Notice mental irritants lurking just below the surface and resolve them. Make the call that's on your mind, put things on a list so you can drop them, and generally let go of non-essential thoughts. Practice this mindfulness exercise, and it may become one of your favorite stress relief techniques.

5. Take a hot shower.

This relaxes your muscles, and any break from more stressful activities can help too. Some find that an alternating hot and cold shower is even more relaxing, but be careful with this one if you have a weak heart. I personally find this a good one.

6. Put on some relaxing music.
Have your favorite relaxation CDs in the car, in your office, or wherever you'll need them most.
7. Laugh at something.
Experience shows that this helps you relax, right? Find the person who knows all the best jokes, or look for something funny in front of you. Or join the laughter club.
8. Take a walk.
Walking is one of the best stress relief techniques if you have at least ten minutes. It is even better if you can find a pretty place to walk.
9. Get out of the room for a while.
Sometimes the things in the room or related to the room are triggering your stressful thoughts. Try getting out for a little while.
10. Have a cup of chamomile tea.
Chamomile seems to have a calming effect on the nerves, although any hot tea without caffeine may help relieve stress.

Of course, it might be nice if you can change yourself, so you're naturally more relaxed all of the time. Why not start with one or two of the fast and easy stress relief techniques above?

CANCER HEALER

2009-05-30T01:40:00.000-07:00

I would like to share this article I received in my mail.

I find it very good and may even save lives.

NATURAL HEALER

How Dr Wu rid himself of cancer with a vegetarian diet

By: ANJIRA ASSAVANONDA

Published: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AM

Newspaper section: Mylife

At the age of 30, Chinese doctor Tom Wu was diagnosed with advanced stages of lung cancer, and was told he had only a few months to live.
However, Dr Wu, who recently spoke with Mylife, has already reached 70years old, and to our surprise, he still looks like a young and healthy man in his 50s.
Not only has he survived, but the doctor has maintained a healthy life. The cancer is all gone, and he said he's never caught a cold or other illnessfor 40 years. He has stopped going for blood tests.
"My body and feelings tell me I'm well, that I'm truly in good health,"says Dr Wu.
His secret lies in the power of natural healing. Dr Wu always says that no wonder drug can cure diseases. But our own internal healing power, our immune system, can. And what can strengthen our immune system are simple foods from Mother Nature, and a healthy lifestyle. In his view, diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be overcome by changing the diet.
Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation, cholesterol, and heart disease.
"Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is high in phytochemicals," he says.
Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as vegetables, fruits with their seeds,and common garden herbs. Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight against any foreign substances that invade your body.
Dr Wu's outstanding contributions to the development of natural medicine earned him the "World Famous Doctor Award" from the UN in 2001, and the "Best Wellness Doctor of the World" award from India's World Wellness Open University in March.
The secrets of how he won the fight against lung cancer and maintains a healthy body are revealed in his first book, Dr Wu's Principle of Natural Cures,which has recently been translated from its original Chinese version into a Thai edition, Thammachart Chuay Chewit, published by Nanmee booksPublications. It was launched in Thailand in March.
Dr Wu says what's written in the book is unique and easy to understand because "the author is both the doctor and the patient himself". All the ideas and guidelines suggested in the book come from his own experience as well as what he has learned from his patients.
Dr Wu turns to natural medicine.
Dr Wu had first studied Western medicine in France, and then furthered his education in alternative therapy, earning a doctorate degree.
The turning point arrived when he was diagnosed with lung cancer at the ageof 30. Modern medicine gave him no hope; it was too latet o remove the damaged parts of the lung. The cancer had already spread to other organs, and the doctor told him he had only a few months left.
In his despair, Dr Wu picked up the Bible and prayed to God. Then the Bible fell to the floor, and he read the page it opened to carefully. The chapter talked about the days God created the Earth and everything needed for human beings. Then he created Adam and Eve, and told both of them that plants, vegetables and seeded fruits growing on Earth have been provided for them to eat.
"I thought about what I had eaten in the past - meat, fish, fried and grilled food, sweet cake, but God simply wanted us to eat vegetables and sour fruits. I was confused and doubted whether I would become weak if I ate too many vegetables and less meat," says Dr Wu.
Yet he decided to follow the Bible's guidance. He ate a lot of vegetables and fruits, drank clean water, and completely adjusted his lifestyle -his sleeping, breathing and exercise habits.
Nine months later, he went for a check-up, and surprisingly no cancer cellswere detected.
He advised people in his family and in the neighbourhood about his discovery, and studied natural medicine until he received a doctorate degree in naturopathy and nutrition from the US.
Dr Wu has been a frequent speaker at worldwide forums, spreading hisknowledge on natural cures and the use of organic food. He advises people to use the most simple foods in the most natural way inorder to fight illnesses and maintain good health.
Dr Wu's secrets to good healthPublished: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AMNewspaper section: Mylife
The human body has the power to heal itself. The immune system has aself-defence mechanism to block and destroy bacteria or viruses that invade our bodies, while the self-healing mechanism will get us back on the road to recovery. When you have a cold and take medicine, the medication may kill the virus but your immune system will not fully function, and its efficiency will decrease. Asa result, your body will be more vulnerable to germs.
Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medicationas much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.
Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says that's not enough. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to excrete all the accumulated faeces from your intestine. Your liver will not be overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.
This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body'scells and immune system. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals.
Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and viruses without damaging the body.
Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day. Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.

3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.
We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people apply sunblock before going out.
But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin and prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.
"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate. The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4. Exercise 30 minutes a day.
Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will be overworked.
"If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise. Your heart and your body will be working too hard," he says.

5. Shower with hot, then cold water.
Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot waterfollowed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more.
This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.
How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses aday. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.
The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.
Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will make you sick.
People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk (avoid cow'smilk), and 5% grains.
People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while increasing grains and fruits.
People with blood type B should also avoid meat, while those with bloodtype AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock.
Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll get sick.
According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.
From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are recommended.
From noon to 8pm, your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended.
Fish or boiled eggs can be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm.
From 8pm to 4am, the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between 10pm and 2am, as your immune and self-healing system will function at its best.

SMART HINTS

2009-05-29T00:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some smart hints to try out when you need it.

Fixing greasy hair
Sprinkle some talcum powder onto your palm and smear it lightly with the other palm (catching some powder on the fingers) so you get a uniform layer of powder. Run fingers through hair, starting from the scalp. Don't overdo it as you may end up with dusty-looking hair. You can do this when you are in a hurry and do not have time to wash your hair and you dont like to go out with greasy hair.I do it during my confinement days when we are not suppose to wash our hair for a whole month. (This was practice by the chinese in olden days, I don't think the modern chinese practice this nowadays).

Fixing a headache
Wrap a hot damp towel around your neck, forehaed and shoulder. If heat does not work try cold pack instead. then drink a cup of warm chamomile tea. It will take the headache away.

Wear cotton gloves
Wear a pair of cotton gloves under your rubber ones when doing heavy wash-up with hot water. that way, you won't feel the heat on your skin. It is alos good iadea for gardening as cotton gloves absorb perspiration.

STRESS = BAD SKIN

2009-05-27T04:46:00.000-07:00

When we are stressed, we binge. I for one will look for food to fill my stomach when I am stressed. I ussually gain weight when I am stressed. So if you must stuff your your stomach to feel better, opt for food rich in tryptophan, as these help produce serotonin in the brain, a hormone that lightens your mood. The great news, chocolate is on the list. Also high in tryptophan are bananas and milk.

How we feel on the inside could be affecting how we look on the outside.

Stress, depression and anxiety increase our skin, hair or nail problems.

Stress can manifest itself on one's appearance in many ways, but primarily by making the skin more sensitive and more reactive.

Stress has been shown been shown to impair skin barrier function and dehydrate the skin — allowing more irritants, allergens, and infectious agents to penetrate the skin and cause problems.

Patients under stress also tend to neglect or abuse their skin. They often lack the energy and motivation to adhere to their skin care regimens, and there also might be signs of stress-related behaviors — such as scratching, pulling or rubbing — that can exacerbate problems.

When dermatologists treat both the skin and stress, the skin often clears more quickly and completely as the influences of stress are diminished. This, in turn, can help decrease a patient's overall anxiety level, and the patient may start to feel better about how they look and how they feel emotionally.

So try to relax to enjoy beautiful skin.

If you are stress try to enjoy some relaxing music or do some light excercise.

BEAUTY SLEEP

2009-05-27T04:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some tips to get the best sleep for your skin.

Sleep on your back.

Some like to sleep pressing their face on the pillow...i.e. sleeping on your stomach. I like sleeping on my side, changing between left and right. How about you? Pressing your face on a pillow creates fold lines that eventually become permanent. Spending time on your back also helps counter the effects of gravity that accumulate during the day. So change your sleeping habit if dont want folds on your face.

Sleep like the above lady....so comfortable.

Sleep hydrated

Most, if not all of us, sleep in air-conditioned rooms and spend most of our day in air-conditioned offices and the result is very thirsty dry skin.

So if possible sleep with a humidifier - it helps avoid moisture loss from skin while you sleep.

If you dont have a humidifier, put a bowl of water next to your bed.

Moisture after bathing

Apply moisturiser to your skin after bath. This will seal in the moisture that your skin has absorbed from your shower.

Its not that difficult right?

Sleep right....sleep tight!!!

7 ALL-ROUND GREAT SKIN FOODS

2009-05-27T04:06:00.000-07:00

These are the 7 great foods for our skin.

If you want to have great, smooth looking skin , take the following food.

Garlic is rich in sulphur-containing amino acids, which are vital in the formation of keratin, collagen and elastin for youthful looking skin. (For those who don't like the smell of garlic, you can take garlic supplement. Its not expensive. Amway Nutrilite Herbal Garlic come with licorice. A bottle of 150 tablest cost around RM38.00)

Brazil nuts are full of selenium - an antioxidant that neutralises toxins and prevent wrinkles.

Nobody likes wrinkles right ;-( so eat more brazil nuts.

Cherries are an excellent fruit for clearing up your skin, as it contains vitamins A, B and zinc and magnesium. :-) I loves cherries.

Grapefruit and melons act as cleansers in the body, flushing out unwanted wastes that would otherwise fester into skin ailments.

Brown rice contains lots of amino acids used in reparing skin cells. (I like Eco brown rice)

Brocolli and other vegetables high in fibre, such as bright green lettuce and watercress, keep your intestines healthy so that unwanted wastes are quickly removed.

Eggs are rich in Vitamins, which promotes healthy blood circulation to give skin a radiant glow and prevent dryness.

So you see its not that difficult to have great looking skin.

As we age, we age gracefully.

FRUIT JUICE

2009-05-27T03:47:00.000-07:00

How many glasses of water do we need in a day?. The recomended is 8 glasses. Its not easy to drink 8 glasses cos water is tasteless and to get it all down can be chore.
As an alternative, choose fruit juices which won't just make up your water quota, but pump you full of nutrients too.
Here is a list of fruits and their water content, but remember to take it natural and unsweetened.

* Watermelon 95%
* Tomato 93%
* Orange 88%
* Pineapple 85%
* Apple 85%

For fruit juice recipes go to : www.fruitjuicefacts.org

HUG SOMEONE!

2009-05-26T22:18:00.000-07:00

Most people like to be hug like my daughter Iris...hugging is actually a show of affection. But some people have goose pimples when you hug her....like my niece Lena. Whe Iris try to hug her she will get ready to run her distance.

Relieving stress can be as simple as hugging someone. A cuddle releases the hormone oxytocin, and lowers stress hormones, cortisol and norepinephrine. Less stress, fewer zips. Go grap someone.

Give someone a hug. Of course, giving a hug means getting one, and as long as it's from somebody you don't mind hugging, this can immediately reduce your level of stress.

It's wondrous what a hug can do.
A hug can cheer you when you're blue
A hug can say, "I love you so,"
Or, "I hate to see you go."
A hug is "Welcome back again."
And "Great to see you! Where 'er you been?"
A hug can soothe a small child's pain
And bring a rainbow after rain.
The hug, there's just no doubt about it --
We scarcely could survive without it!
A hug delights and warms and charms;
It must be why God gave us arms
Hugs are great for fathers and mothers,
Sweet for sisters, swell for brothers;
And chances are your favorite aunts
love them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them, puppies love them,
Heads of states are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier
And make your travel so much merrier.
No need to fret about your store of 'em;
The more you give, the more there are of 'em.
So stretch those arms without delay
And give someone a hug today!

What a hug means to you.

"Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immunity system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it induces sleep, it's invigorating, it's rejuvenating, it has no unpleasant side effects, and hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug.

Hugging is all natural: it is organic, naturally sweet, it has no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is 100% wholesome.

Hugging is practically perfect: there are no movable parts, no batteries to replace, no periodic check-ups, has low energy consumption, high energy yield, is inflation-proof, non-fattening, has no monthly payments, no insurance requirements, is theft-proof, non-taxable, non-polluting, and is, of course, fully refundable."

-- Sharon Lindsey --
SO GIVE ALL YOUR LOVED ONES A HUG TODAY!!!!

ON CANCER : John Hopkins statements‏

2009-05-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

This information is a good reminder to all of us.
I received it in my email and find it very informative and would like to share with those who have not read it.

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY' IS THE KEY WORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .

Cancer Update from John Hopkins

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9 When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts)and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence,Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL , U S

1. No plastic containers in micro.

2. No water bottles in freezer.

3. No plastic wrap in microwave.

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well.

Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.

Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers.

This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the bo! dy. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.

Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

So value your health and take good care of it.

GOODNESS OF TOMATOES

2009-05-23T00:18:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned earlier tomato is one of my favourite vegetable. Ya, talking about vegetables....is tomato a fruit or a vegetable. I am sure its a vegetable. One day I came across a forum that debate whether tomato is a vegetable or fruits..What do you all think?
I drink tomato juice every morning, cos its the season now... I think, cos its so cheap. I bought it a Tesco. Its only 99cents a kilo. Cheap isn't it. I used to buy 1 pack of about 20 medium red juicy ones that cost me around 2 dollars. Its cheap and good. I mixed it with carrot and green apple and it taste good.
Another way of eating it is to cut into slices, sprinkle with some sugar and add a few drop of soya sauce. Leave it in the fridge for a few hours, then take out and eat it....so delicious. Or you can put it in salads.

Why are tomatoes so good:

* Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and A along with folate, potassium, fibre and proteins.

* They are also one of the important source for antioxidants which play an important role in preventing diseases and keeping us healthy.

* Drinking tomato juice regularly keeps the bacterias and viruses away from your body.

* Tomatoes have a nourishing effect on our skin and also act as a sunscreen naturally.

* Tomatoes also have cardiovascular benefits and it also pumps the level of HDL cholesterol which is a good cholesterol in our body.

* Tomatoes have wonderful anti-aging qualities. Lycopene and beta carotene present in them are the anti-aging components.

My latest slogan : A tomato a day keeps the doctor away.

So eat healthy and stay happy.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION

2009-05-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

A few days back I wrote about Depression and its causes.
Today I will share about herbal remedies for treating depression.
Off course taking herbal stuff is better than drugs as they have no side effect.

This was quoted by a mother who treated her daughter's depression with herbs.

"Prescription drugs for depression can be dangerous. I have known of many times that these types of medicines have back-fired, and made the person MORE depressed. My daughter was one of them. At 19 years old, she was taking Lexapro for depression. After about a month on the drug, she was more depressed than ever, and we had to take her off of the medication.

We decided to try herbal remedies, and see if this would help. To our surprise, the herbal supplement worked, and within a few weeks she was back to her old self - happy, outgoing and upbeat."

I have personally tried Lexapro,Zoloft and Prozac. But all these have very bad side effect. I felt nausea, giddiness and dry mouth after taking it.The side effect was so unbearable that I had to stop taking it. But I found Effexor to be the most suitable for me. Since I discovered that herbal remedies can treat depression I am going to try it and share with others.

Using herbs for depression is something you may want to try if you or someone you love is dealing with depression. I know myself how hard it is to come out of a depressed state, and the feeling that it is the end of the world when you feel this way.
Herbs are very effective in treating depression, and cause no side effects in most people.
The most effective ingredients you will find in herbal remedies are St. John's Wort and Passion Flower. These ingredients have been clinically proven to work, and one of the products that worked extremely well is an herbal supplement called MindSoothe.

MindSoothe is an all natural product that will work to restore your mood to normal, give you an uplifted feeling and help you feel motivated again.
MindSoothe helps lessen feelings of the blues, supports health and emotional wellness, and also helps women with mood swings and PMS symptoms. Herbal remedies for depression work well, and many contain an ingredient called St. John's Wort. This ingredient has been traditionally used for centuries to support balanced mood and safely maintain mental wellness and equilibrium.

Passion Flower is another of the herbs for depression found in MindSoothe. Passion Flower has active ingredients which include flavonoids, cyanogenic glycosides, alkaloids and saparin. Like St John’s Wort, Passiflora has also stood up well to clinical studies which support its traditional usage as a soothing and moderating herb.

You can find this in Pharmacy where they sell herbal stuffs.

Try it and free yourselves from all the unecessary discomfort and worries.

HYPPERTENSION

2009-05-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

Esther, this is for you.
Esther was complaining about having her bp going up to 160....that is high indeed.
I think it is due to her stress. So I went and do some research about hypertension and this is what I discovered.
Causes and remedies of hypertension.
Another word commonly used for hypertension is high blood pressure.
It is very common and affects most people in their forties and fifties.
Some had it even earlier. I suffered from hypertension in my thirties and have been on medication since then. I know that taking drug is not good and have been trying to find out other natural remedies.
Hypertension is an under-diagnosed condition because it causes damage to the body with no symptoms or only mild symptoms. It has been called a "silent killer" for this reason.
Many people are unaware they have hypertension until it is accidentally found at a doctor visit or they develop complications of hypertension.
Most common symptoms are:
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Confusion
* Increase sweating
* Nausea
* Flushed face
* Blurred vission
* Anxiety
* Shortness of breath

So check if you have any of these symptoms mentioned above.

I was told that with a diagnosis of hypertension, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition. There are other medical conditions that may possibly cause hypertension.
An underlying condition is a second condition that you may have in addition to the first diagnosed condition, and this underlying condition is believed to cause the first condition. In this case, the underlying condition is the true primary condition, since it occurred first, and the originally diagnosed condition is actually called the "secondary" condition.
The underlying condition has the first disease as one of its symptoms or complications.
Natural Remedies
Natural high blood pressure remedies such as diet, exercise, herbal supplements and other methods actually treat the cause of your condition. They can extend your life, and also help improve other conditions you may have such as high cholesterol and diabetes. You can see already that using natural remedies is indeed the answer.
Many drugs are synthetic, and they can suck the nutrients right out of your body. They mask the cause of the problem, instead of correcting it.
Most of us know that a few lifestyle changes will help control hypertension. Some of these include not smoking or drinking heavily, getting enough sleep, controlling stress and improving our diets. But there are also some common household items that help reduce your blood pressure dramatically as well.
Give it a try.

Here are a few high blood pressure remedies.

* Chocolate (Yes, chocolate!)

* How the RIGHT kind of alcohol can have a positive effect on your heart and blood pressure

* Nuts - Another great boon to blood pressure health

* A "secret" herb can help reduce hypertension very effectively. Will find out the names of the secret herbs.

Prescription drugs can also damage the organs in your body, such as your liver. Treating the problem naturally is not only cost effective, it is healthier. Don't use synthetic drugs unless absolutely necessary.
Here is a list of herbs for high blood pressure that you may want to consider:

* Garlic
* Hibiscus Flower Powder
* Hawthorne Berry
* Buchu Leaves
* Dandelion Root
* Juniper Berry
* Green Tea

There are also vitamins and minerals that work to control high blood pressure. Some of these include vitamin B-6, B-12, Niacin, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Calcium Carbonate.

So go for natural remedies instead of drugs.
Have a healthy lifestyle.....Be Happy Always!!!!

PLASTIC BOTTLES CAUSE CANCER

2009-05-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

Don't keep plastic bottled water in your car.
Bottled water in your car is very dangerous to women.
This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer.
She was on the Ellen show and said this same exact thing.
This has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels in breast cancer, especially in Australia.
A friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Doctor told her: women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.
The doctor said that the heat and the plastic of the bottle have certain chemicals that can lead to breast cancer.
So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.
This information is the kind we need to know and be aware of and it just might save lives.
The heat causes toxins from the plastic to leak into the water and they have found these toxins in breast tissue.
Use a stainless steel Can or a glass bottle when you can!!!
Its better to take precaution, so spread this info. to all your friends.

ASPIRIN FOR HEART ATTACK

2009-05-21T02:49:00.000-07:00

I received this information in my mail today and thought it would be good to share this as it can happen to any one of us or help us save lives.

Keep aspirin by your bedside.
There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm.

One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently.

Note: There may be no pain in the chest during a heart attack.

We often hear of people dying in their sleep. The reason is majority of these people (about 60%) who had an heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep..

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.

Afterwards

- phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by

- say "heart attack!"

- say that you have taken 2 aspirins.

- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and...

~ do NOT lie down ~

Do share this information with family and friends as lives may be saved.

DEPRESSION

2009-05-19T03:34:00.000-07:00

Depression is a common problem in today's world and continues to be a major cause of personal suffering and lost of productivity. Many people suffering from depresssion do not seek professional help as they fail to recongnise that they are depressed or are too shameful to seek help.
Stress in today's world also can lead to depression.I went through it before and would like others to know that early treatment can cure your depression. There is nothing wrong in seeking professional help like all other sickness. We all have our ups and down days. No matter how low we fall there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
The following are my findings about depression.
Causes of depression
Depression has no single cause; often, it results from a combination of things. You may have no idea why depression has struck you.
Whatever its cause, depression is not just a state of mind. It is related to physical changes in the brain, and connected to an imbalance of a type of chemical that carries signals in your brain and nerves. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters.
Some of the more common factors involved in depression are:
• Family history. Genetics play an important part in depression. It can run in families for generations. My sister and I have it, so I can say it may run in my family.
• Trauma and stress. Things like financial problems, the breakup of a relationship, or the death of a loved one can bring on depression. You can become depressed after changes in your life, like starting a new job, graduating from school, or getting married.
• Pessimistic personality. People who have low self-esteem and a negative outlook are at higher risk of becoming depressed. These traits may actually be caused by low-level depression (called dysthymia).
• Physical conditions. Serious medical conditions like heart disease, cancer, and HIV can contribute to depression, partly because of the physical weakness and stress they bring on. Depression can make medical conditions worse, since it weakens the immune system and can make pain harder to bear. In some cases, depression can be caused by medications used to treat medical conditions.
• Other psychological disorders. Anxiety disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and (especially) substance abuse often appear along with depression.
Causes of Depression
* You feel miserable and sad.
* You feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .
* You feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.
* You seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy.
* You feel very anxious sometimes.
* You don't want to see people or are scared to be left alone.
* You find it difficult to think clearly.
* You feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.
* You feel a burden to others.
* You sometimes feel that life isn't worth living.
* You can see no future. There is a loss of hope.
* You feel irritable or angry more than usual.
* You feel you have no confidence.
* You have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can't sleep again.
* You may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.

Here are 2 recipes I found in a book by Dr Sandra Cabot for treating depression with fruit juice.
Give it a try.

No. 1
6 strawberries or a bunch of grapes
1 cup chopped brocilli
1 carrot
6 string beans
2 lettuce leaves
Wash, trim and chop and pass through a juicer.

No. 2
2 large spinah leaves
2 stems celery
2-3 lettuce leaves
1 cup meddium beetroot & tops
1 cup grapes or 1 medium carrot
1 tomato
A dash of Tabasco sause (optional)
Wash, trim and chop and process through a juicer.
Approx. 1/2 litre can be taken daily.

Depression has afflicted man for hundreds of years. King David had some very depressing times in his life. He wrote in Psalm 31:9,10:

"Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak."
We are very fortunate to live in a time where there is help for depression. Less than a hundred years ago people with depression, and other forms of mental illness, would be hidden away by family members or committed to insane assylums to live out the remainder of their lives. I thank God that is no longer the case.

THREE C' s

2009-05-15T03:19:00.000-07:00

What does the 3 C's stands in your life?
Some will say their 3 "C" stand for Condo, car, career or whatever.
But what I am saying here is the 3 C's stands for:
Challenge: People see change as a chance to grow.

Control: People who believe they can change their lives for the better and act on it. Rather than focusing on what’s outside their control, they concentrate on things they can influence.

Commitment: People that are passionate about their pursuits and see life as having meaning and purpose.

We are all face with adversities in our life at one time or another.
These are the secrets of those who thrive on adversity.
From what I read, according to resiliency experts Suzanne Kobasa and Salvatore Maddi they have found that those who thrive best in adversity all believe in the three C’s:
This story was shared by Suzanne Kobasa.
Diane is a blind-from-birth woman who’s had her share of tough times. Her husband, who’d been supporting her, died suddenly. She then got a job for the first time in her life, only to be laid off when the economy took its nosedive.
Developing bounce-back qualities with the three C’s can give you an enormous advantage right now. Research shows that resilient folks are more likely to be kept on staff during downsizing, more likely to get hired, more likely to learn new skills when their job is eliminated, better able to help their families and communities through hard times, and less likely to get ill under stress.
She asked Diane about the three C’s when she came to see her. She’d been living on her own in the house she’d owned with her husband, despite her parents begging her to move in with them, so she had the challenge part down. As for control, without a job Diane, nevertheless, thought of a way to support herself. “I live in a big house near a university,” she said. “I could rent rooms to graduate students.” And when I asked about her passions, she revealed that she cared deeply about helping young people with disabilities use new technologies. She’s now looking for work in that field. Despite her difficult circumstances, Diane’s using the tools of resilience to move forward.

The three C’s can help you find balance in difficult times. Here, some questions to make sure you’ve got them by your side.

Consider the challenge. “How could what I’m going through be a growth opportunity?” If you don’t have an immediate answer, work toward it by focusing on the small stuff first. If, say, you lost your job, think about how you finally have more time to see friends.

Take control. “What can I control? What can I do to feel more in control?” Remember Diane—she took in boarders while looking for work.

Make a commitment. “What gives me meaning and purpose, and how can I get involved?” If you love animals, volunteer at an animal-rescue center. When you get in touch with what you truly care about, you feel better about yourself and live a happier life—no matter what else is going on around you.

So what is your 3 C's????

GOODNESS OF GREEN TEA

2009-05-15T02:39:00.001-07:00

I have always like green tea. Drinking green tea is very relaxing.
There are lots of benefit drinking green tea. Green tea is filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants. The Japanese have been drinking it for ages....see how healthy they are.
Sip at least three big mugs of green tea every day for an antioxidant boost.
Studies says that drinking green tea may reduce your risk of skin cancer.
How do you take your green tea?
Its best taken if you add a generous squeeze of citrus juice—like lemon, lime, or orange—the tea’s antioxidants get a boost of staying power, so they remain in and benefit the body longer, rather than being digested quickly and having much of the goodness go down the drain.
So remember the next time you drink green tea, squeese some lemon juice and the taste is better too.
After drinking your tea dont throw away the tea bags.
Keep them in the fridge. It can be use for treating puffiness of your eyes.
This is how you do it.
Put the chill damp tea bag on your eyes for 10-15 mins, you will feel a great relief.
as the green tea contains tannins, which act as an astringent when applied to skin and can help reduce puffiness.
You can also drink a blend of green and black tea, also known as oolong tea to boost metabolism and loose weight.
Green tea can also be used as a first aid fix.
Says Leah Sherman, a naturopathic physician in Portland, Oregon.
"Treat minor scrapes, bug bites, and sunburn with green tea, which contains tannins that act as a natural antiseptic and relieve itching and swelling. Just apply cooled tea with a cotton ball".
This one I like:
In a British study, people who drank black tea four times a day for six weeks calmed down more quickly in stressful situations than those who didn’t drink tea. Black, green, and oolong teas all contain theanine, an amino acid that helps the brain and body relax.
So next time instead of drinking coffee opt for tea instead.
Happy drinking.

VEGGIE-MIGHT!!!

2009-05-11T23:29:00.000-07:00

Our mothers used to tell us to eat veggies because its good for us.
Well....she is right!!!. Veggies are very importat for our body.
Here is a look at the goodness of some of the veggies I like.

Carrots (which happens to be my favourite)
Carrots contains Vit. C, folic acid, Carotenes, potassiun and fibre.
Carrots are a very good source of three major minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus and magnesium.They work together to build strong bones and a healthy nervous system.
Carrots are the best vegetable source of vitamin A.
Freshly extracted carrot juice is one of the best natural medicines available for preventions from colds and viruses. Whenever you see the chance to have some cool carrot juice, take it and you will promote your natural resistance to germs and infection.
Remember our mothers used to say that eating carrots helps us see in the dark. Night blindness can be caused by lack of beta carotene and carrots has lots of it.

Broccoli
Broccoli contains Vit. C, folic acid, beta carotene, calcium, potassium, sodium and iron. Because of its high contents of anti oxidants and fibre broccoli purifies and stimulates our liver, which strengthens our body's immune system.
Preventing a build up of texins internally produces results that can be seen on the outside, such as smooth, radiant skin which everyone of us would love to have.
Broccoli caontains Vit. B2 which is required for strong, healthy growth of our hair, skin and nails.
Broccoli contains high levels of iron and beta carotene, that combines with Vit. C helps our body absorb iron into our bloodstream.

Beetroot
Beetroot contains Vit. A and C, folate, calcium, iron and fibre.
Drinking beet root juice every day can help reduce one’s blood pressure.
Beet root has natural property of cleaning the kidneys and gall bladder. The potassium present in it helps in providing nourishment to the body for daily functions while chlorine organically cleans the liver and kidney. In addition, it has positive effects on one’s digestive system as it helps in the treatment of digestive disorders and problems like jaundice, nausea and vomiting due to dysentery or diarrhea. Beet root combined with carrot juice can prove extremely beneficial in building the red corpuscles thereby helping in treating low vitality and anemia. Being an excellent solvent for inorganic calcium deposits, beet juice helps in the treatment of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders. It is also extremely beneficial for women as it aids in the regulation of menstruation.

Onions
Onions contains Vit. B6, c and E, folica acid,calcium and potassium.
There is no kitchen without onions, with its pungent appetizing smell in the air, and the taste of onion filling out the flavours of any Asian cuisine
Oinons are best known as a cold remedy, and they boast many other health-boosting properties. Onions are natural detoxifier and can strenghten our immune system, promoting shiny hair, strong, pink nails and smooth glowing skin. The natural antiseptic and antibiotic properties of onions help repair tissue and cell damage of our skin and prevent against premature aging.

Capsicum
Capsicum caontains Vit. C, E, folate, carotenes, capsaicin nd potassium.
Rich in carotenoids and vit. C, a mediun sized capsicum provides morethan 3 times the recommended daily intake of Vit. c. they have a high water content and useful for keeping the skin and nails hydrated. Yellow capsicum coantian lutein, which helps maintain healthy vision, especially at night.

Asparagus
I l-o-v-e asparagus. It’s one of my favorite vegetables.
It contains vitamins K, C and A, as well as folate.
Traditional Chinese herbalists have used asparagus for thousands of years to treat maladies, including such widely disparate ailments as arthritis and infertility.
If you tend to suffer from bloating during your mentstrual cycle, try eating asparagus in your meals around 10 days before your period is due. The beta carotene present heleps prevent dry, rough cand scaly skin. It is also beneficial if you are prone to balckheads and balckheads. Beta carotene is a great nail strengthener and helps add moisture to dry hair.

Tomato
Tomatoes contains Vit. C and E, beta carotene and lycopene.
A ripe juicy tomato helps to hydrate the skin and lubricate the digestive system. Tomatoes can provide around 40% of adult recomemended daily intake of Vit. C. This vitamin, along with its fellow antioxidant vit. E also present in tomatoes helps protect the skin and other tissue against free radicals. The bright red pigment in tomatoes is called lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
Note: i\If your hair has turned slighty green from the effects of chlorine in the water after swimming, apply a mask of tomato sauce to reduce the unsightly shade.

Mushroom
Mushroom contains Vi. B3, B5, biotin,d-fraction, folate,lentinen, copper, iron and potassium.
There are around 38,000 types of mushroom but not all are edible. those that can be eaten are full of goodness and have health giving properties.Mushroom contains B vitamin biotin, which helps to increase energy levels, alliviate muscle pain and repair dry scaly skin.Mushroom contain copper which heps strength the immune system, and play a major part inblood and bone development. The phytonutrient lentinan found in mushrooms may help suppress tumour growth.

So eat more veggies everyday....good for your health.

BENEFIT OF CARDIO EXCERCISES

2009-05-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

What is the best cardio exercise?

There is no "best" cardio exercise. You can do anything that gets your heart rate up.

If you like to go outdoors, consider fast-paced walks, running, cycling etc. For those who like the gym treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes could be the choice. If you prefer to stay at home you can jump rope, dance or start kick boxing.

You get the picture. Do something you enjoy, something you would not mind doing at least three times a week. Most importantly choose an exercise that fits your fitness level. Sure, running burns more calories than walking, but if running wipes you out after a half mile or bothers your knees, you're better off walking.

Switch from exercise to exercise if you need to keep yourself from getting bored and your body from getting used to one activity.

Start doing cardio exercises for at least 40 minutes to an hour a day 3-6 times a week. If you are a beginner, start a slower pace and slowly increase your workout time.

The benefits of cardio exercises
You burn calories and lose weight
Cardio exercises make your heart stronger so that it doesn't
have to work as hard to pump blood
Doing cardio helps reduce risk of heart attack,
high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes
Cardio increases your lung capacity
Cardio Exercises help you sleep better
It makes you feel good
It helps reduce stress
Sample cardio exercise that you can try right now
Try this exercise to really get your heart rate up.

1. Start by jogging 5 minutes to warm up.
2. Sprint for 2 minutes
3. Slow down to a comfortable jogging pace for 5 minutes
4. Sprint for 2 minutes
5. Go back to jogging for 5 minutes

Repeat as many times as you can and don't forget to cool down in the end.

BEST EXERCISE FOR A FLAT STOMACH

2009-05-07T23:37:00.000-07:00

As we aged, the fat in our tummy gets thicker and thicker. I have tried to watch my diet and do some excercises but the most difficult part is to get a flat tummy.I may loose some weight but not the fat on the tummy. Sometimes we yearn to wear some tight fitting dresses and ouchh!!! look at the tummy. We get put off.How I envy people with flat stomach....but just think how much effort they put in to get the result. (As the saying goes...No pain no gain)
So I do some read up and find some suggestion from expert here.
Hope to share this with friends who are facing the same problem as myself.

As advised by fitness expert the best exercise you can do for your stomach is jogging, or any other cardio exercises like walking or swimming.
Exercising all of your body and burning fat all over combined with a proper diet is the key to achieving a flat stomach.

Start by walking or jogging 3-4 times a week to increase your heart rate and boost your metabolism. By boosting your metabolism you burn excess calories and eliminate fat all over your body. You can also go swimming or dancing instead if you prefer.
If you would like to have a flat stomach you should do cardio exercises.. Cardio exercises raise your heart rate and boost your metabolism (for up to 24 hours! - after a good workout), but the most important benefit of cardio exercises is that they burn fat, stomach fat included.

When you do cardio exercises your body burns calories all over, and that is exactly what you need to get rid of the belly fat layer that covers your stomach.

Burning fat with cardio exercises, eating healthy, and doing a few abdominal exercises to tone your stomach muscles is the best way to get a beautiful flat stomach.

Start doing cardio exercises for at least 40 minutes to an hour a day 3-6 times a week. If you are a beginner, start a slower pace and slowly increase your workout time.

So friends.....here is to a flat tummy.

TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR NECK

2009-05-05T03:13:00.000-07:00

We do not pay much attention to our neck. Most of us pay more attention to our face and neglect our neck.
A neglected neck can reveal the real age of a well treated face, so its important to pay as much attention to this area as we do to our face.

The truth about our necks is that our necks our vulnerable to age lines, unwanted folds and double chins and some triple chins.(mine double going to triple) Even the most brilliant makeup techniques cannot disquise them.
Daily care is a must; thorough cleansing and mask are essential to maintain a healthy and radiant looking neck.
Our neck are prone to sagging so beside neck exercises,we need to apply firming products to firm the skin around the neck.

Here are some tips to achieving a graceful neck:

Hold your head up. It improves posture and is good for the neck.(I do it esp. when taking photographs as not to show my double/triple chin)

Sleep without a pillow or a flat one as it helps in preventing double chin.

Before taking your bath, take a minute or two to massage the neck area with downward strokes using one hand following the other. Use any skin oil or cream.

Apply lemon tumeric paste on the neck to eliminate the colour difference between the face and the neck.

When applying facial mask, dont forget to apply to the neck as well.

SIGNS TO SHOW IF ARE YOU HEALTHY

2009-05-05T01:43:00.000-07:00

HEALTH IS WEALTH SO IF YOU'RE HEALTHY THEN YOU'RE WEALTHY.
These are 8 signs to tell if your body is in good shape and what to do if they are not.

HEALTHY SKIN
Healthy skin is pale pink and free from dryness and skin disorders. Look out for changes in skin colour or texture.
Yellow discolouration of skin is a sign of liver disease, while pigmentation changes are the result of too much sun exposure.
Use sunscreen daily to prevent ageing, pigmentation and skin cancer.
Cut down on caffeinated drinks and drink at least 2 litres of water daily.

BRIGHT, CLEAR EYES
Dark pupil with a bright, clear and transparent cornea.
eyes should not be red, painful or swollen. Red, painful, teary and swollen eyes may be due to allergy or infection.
A white cornea indicates lacl of vitamin.
A bulging eyes are a symptoms of thyroid disorder and if the white turn yellow it could point to liver or gall bladder disease.
Protect your eyes from smoke, dust and UV rays by wearing protective shields.
eyes may become dry due to air-conditioning and prlonged use of the computer.

PINK TONGUE
Tongue should be pale pink. A whitish pale tongue indicate low levels of vital energy and blood. A redder than normal tongue points to the presence of heat, and teeth marks around the edges of a plump tongue means an overactive spleen.Take iron supplement for deficiency in blood or iron rich food such as liver. Drink more water if you are heaty.

PINK GUMS
You should have glossy gums that have a light red tinge.Red and swollen gums are linked to indigestion or other digestive disorders.It can also be a sign of gum disease, as this causes bacterial to flow down the throat.
Bleeding or rotting gumsmcan be a sign of serious flu, virus or bacterial infections.
Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and pinapples.
People with gum disease tend also to have a higher risk of heart disease.

SHINY HAIR
You should have shiny, smooth and vibrant hair. Hair loss or changes in hair calibre or increased fragility may be signs of internal disease such as thyroid imbalace.
Cut down on frequent bleaching and colouring as it may be hard on your hair and your hari may even break off near the scalp.
Healthy humans loses about 100 strands of hair per day so anything more than that could be a warning sign.
See a doctor if your hair drop excesssively.

FEELING HUNGRY
Feeling hungry is a good sign because you tend to lose your appetite when you're sick. But frequent hunger pangs may be a sign of stomach ulcer especially if the hunger pangs are painful.It can also mean an overproduction of acid by the stomach resulting is gastric or bacterial infection. Sometimes it may signify psychological problems.Taking antacid will help but consult a doctor if it is associated with anaemia, problems swallowing, weight loss or bleeding thru vomitting or stools.
Have meals with adequate fibre to fill you up.

CURVY HIP
Yes, curvy hips are sign that you are in good shape. Hips the like of Jenniffer Lopez
hehe!! sexy hips. A surgeon recomends a waist-to-hip ratio of below 0.8 (divide your waist measurement in inches by hip measurement to get this figure) this figure is a rough measurement of fat distribution. A higher ration means increased rick of heart disease. Fat around the waist pose more health risks.

So friends go thru all the signs and see how healthy your are.

TIPS ON BUILDING HOPE

2009-05-04T22:03:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to myself who at time feel very down, to my sister Molly and all friends who need a lift in life once in a while. The following tips was taken from the "theStar" a couple of weeks back....so those who missed it, copy and paste it somewhere where you can see it daily.

• Feel good about yourself

• Be positive and focus on the positive aspects

• Avoid seeking self-pity and sympathy

• Display a brave front and don't slouch

• Groom yourself decently and love yourself

• Identify your successes and celebrate them

• Be in the company of successful and positive people

• Believe in yourself and your confidence will grow

• Dress in cheerful colours to enhance your self esteem

• Avoid events that dampen your mood and feelings

• Smile more often and accept compliments gracefully

• Start each day with hope and self-assurance

• Keep your inner voice poistive and remove self doubt

• Stop worrying and change the way you perceive yourself

• Don't allow external situations to disturb your focus and goals

• Be appreciative with what you have, because insecurity ruins confidence

• Tell yourself you are creative, strong, smart, beautiful and talented until you believe it.

Don' give up hope....life is precious...there is light at the end of the tunnel no matter how down you are.

BLOOD TYPE

2009-04-30T02:48:00.000-07:00

Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?

Accord ing to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?

TYPE O
You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.

TYPE A
You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.

TYPE B
You're a rugged individualist, who's straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.

TYPE AB
Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.

So what is your personality?

REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION

2009-04-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

This is specially for Iris who constantly complained of having constipation.
Try some of these home remedies and see which one works better.
Remember constipation is very bad for your health.
The toxins are re-absorbed into your body and caused all illnesses.

Here are some Home Remedies:

Honey Tea

Add 3 grams of green tea leaves and a tablespoon of honey to a mug of hot water. Wait several minutes. Drink warm after meals.
Moistens the intestines and frees the stools. Particularly suitable for constipation in the elderly and constipation after child birth.

Honey & Sesame Oil Drink

Add a tablespoon of honey and a dash of sesame oil to a mug of hot water. Stir well. Repeat every morning before breakfast.
Moistens the intestines and frees the stools. Especially suitable for habitual constipation with dry stools.

Molasses Drink(Brown Sugar)

Add two tablespoons of molasses to a glass of warm water and stir. Drink twice daily. One of the mildest yet most reliable home remedies for
constipation. Suitable for adults and children - give children just one spoon of molasses though.

Banana & Fig Smoothie

Not really a traditional Chinese home remedy for constipation but effective, and highly nutritious, all the same. Put 2 or 3 fresh figs or dates,
a very ripe banana, a spoon of honey or molasses and a cup of water into a blender. Mix well and drink once a day or so. Suitable
for adults and children.

Spinach Soup

Make a simple spinach and water soup and add a little salt. Another gentle yet effective home remedy for constipation relief - soothes and
stimulates your bowels. You may also add carrot to the soup to further stimulate and soothe your bowels. Suitable for adults and
children.

Senna Leaf Tea

Put 1-3 grams of Senna leaf in a mug and add hot water. Let steep for several minutes before drinking. One of the most powerful, natural home remedies for constipation. Good for moving hard stools with signs of heat in the body, e.g. a red face, feeling hot, bad breath, dark yellowish urine. Senna leaf is a strong
laxative and not recommended for long term use, though, or during pregnancy or menstruation, or by those who are weak from illness or constitutionally weak.

In addition to taking home remedies for constipation relief you should try to identify and eliminate the cause of
your constipation. Diet is usually the primary cause, avoid food such as white bread, cakes,
cookies, pastries, candy, over cooked foods, over cooked meats and too many pasteurized dairy products like milk, all of which do
little more than clog up your colon.

Emotional stress is another common cause of constipation. Breathing exercises and acupressure are simple yet highly
effective ways to deal with stress, anxiety, negative emotions, nervousness and worry.

HEALTHY FRUIT JUICES

2009-04-29T03:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a guide on what fruits and vegetables to mix for different purposes.
Someone sent me one last year, so I printed it out and stuck it on my fridge as I find it very helpful and useful.
In fact pure fruits and vegetables are the best food for our body.
I had wanted to post it on my blog to share with others but after going thru my e-mail, I could not find it. Must have deleted it accidentally.
So today I received another one from my sis Serena and thought I better post it before it get lost.
Here are 12 mixtures to choose from.
Every morning I will look at all the fruits n veg. and think what I will take today. Sometimes it's out of convenience and I take what I have in my fridge.
So print a copy and stuck it on your fridge and stay healthy......

Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation

Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.

Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .

Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.

Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.

Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat

Bittergourd + Apple + Milk + Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.

Tomato + Carrot + Apple = Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.

Apple + Cucumber + Celery = Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach Upset and headache.

Carrot + Ginger + Apple = Boost and cleanse our system.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION

2009-04-28T04:21:00.000-07:00

Iris was telling me this morning that her friend Jolene's mother had symptoms of stroke. I was thinking to myself what are the symptoms of stroke...I have heard it before but when I was ask on the spot what are the symptoms I could not recall. So this prompted me to search about it.
This is what I found...Hope it will come useful in times of need.

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he
can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient
medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps - STR

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,
the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe
brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple
questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his
tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

So remember the STR will help save lives.

RICE WATER - FOR TREATING HYPERTENSION

2009-04-24T02:33:00.000-07:00

Hypertension is a disease which is usually interrelated with other health problems. The food, the stress and other diseases can cause hypertension. I think there is no long term cure from modern medicine. As told by my doctor, once you take hypertension drug you have to take it for life. I have been on it for more than 10 years and am still taking it......Now I want to try taking rice water.
Taking rice water is a cheap cure. No side effect and don't cost anything.

Commonly taken by all Asian. Chineses believe the water from washing the rice is "cooling" suggesting having Yin properties. The washed or rinsed water can be drank to contain hypertension.

Method:
1. Wash rice. First wash is usually too dirty to drink.
2. Rinse it once or twice then pour out the washed water.
3. Drink the rinsed water. Depending on the amount of water you use - drink all.
4. After 2 hours check your pressure. There should be improvement.
5. If there is improvement, continue drinking everyday when you wash rice.

Precautions : If the unboiled water for washing is not suitable for drinking then cook rice with extra water. Then when it boiled, scoop out the water and drink it.
Cook porridge everyday and put lots of water, so you can drink more of the rice water.

Three Basic Ways To Overcome Hypertension
1. Eat food that can soften blood vessels. Eg. Fruits, seaweed, mung bean sprouts.
2. Eat food that reduce blood pressure. Eg Banana, celery, persimmon.
3. Avoid animals fat and oil. Use plant oil that reduce cholesterol.

HAVING DIARRHOEA? - DRINK RICE WATER

2009-04-24T02:15:00.000-07:00

This remedy was sent to me by a friend. Hope to share it with all family and friends because this is a very common sickness. I am sure everyone has encountered it a number of times in their lives.

When someone gets diarrhoea, sometimes the solution is so easy, we wonder why anyone has to suffer.

The secret is in rice water

This is already known in this region. Ask your maids -- Sri Lankan, Indonesian, Filipina and they would know about it.

(My mother) knew about it. When Dr Albert Winsemius came to Singapore for a farewell and thank you dinner in his honour, he brought along his wife Aly and his granddaughter, Jolijn. Both women came down with very bad gastroenteritis. They saw the doctor who gave them medication. It was slow to work.

Mother boiled some rice in lots of water and went to their hotel with two 1.5L bottles of rice water.

I cringed in shame at the offer of this folk remedy, which seemed so primitive to me. Never heard of this cure before. To my surprise, it worked, and they were even able to go out for dinner the next day. Both were exclaiming how the rice water did the trick of making them well again. Well, lucky it worked, I thought to myself.

I was discussing this some years back with Kim Ng, the ex-matron of KK Hospital. She said, yes, that is what Professor Wong Hock Boon, the notable paediatrician teaches. I was shocked and made some comment how could he? It was common knowledge so what had he to do with it?

Many months later, I regretted laughing at it. Dr Christina Shanta Emmanuel, who is the CEO of...uh, which group I have forgotten. Either National Health Group, or Polyclinics, or whatever.. regarded me seriously when I brought up the topic like it was good fun. She said that Prof Wong Hock Boon had presented a paper on it. At some conference. After he had done clinical trials.

Then his results were published in the Lancet, the Medical Journal all doctors read. In fact, said Shanta, he was credited for saving the lives of 2 million African babies by this method.

Ah, so! I am impressed.

It is rice water and not rice, that does the trick. I have found it effective again and again. You take a handful of rice and boil it in a large saucepan with lots of water. Like three or four large glasses.. Then you cool that and drink the water. If you are in a hurry to relieve the ailing person, take the saucepan off the fire and dunk it in a frying pan or basin of cool water with ice cubes if necessary.

This gives the patient a chance to drink the rice water sooner and cure himself or herself sooner.

When drinking the rice water, make sure there is lots of it. You have to tell the patient that enough water must go in to line your guts from throat to other end, all 10 to 12 metres of it. If you take rice, it stays in the stomach. If you take broth, some of it may go into the small intestine.

But if you take rice water, it will carry rice grains to every inch of your small and large intestine to the end where the problem is.

How does it work? Even Prof Wong Hock Boon doesn't know. Read the attached file. Or go to

*http://rehydrate.org/dd/dd06.htm#page2*

It is good to pass on the news to everyone you know because the complaint is so common and people suffer unnecessarily. You would be doing your friends a great favour to relieve them of their misery when the occasion arises.

In my next blog I will share how rice water can be used to treat hypertension.

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED

2009-04-21T03:53:00.000-07:00

Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station rest-room because this one is just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress: $5000. Tux rental: $100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes. No wonder men are happier.

CAUSES OF LIVER DAMAGE

2009-04-21T03:42:00.000-07:00

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver.
Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

Because:

Evening at 9 - 11pm: is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.

WATER vs COKE

2009-04-21T03:25:00.000-07:00

This is really an eye opener... Water or Coke? We all know that water is
important but I've never seen it written down like this before.

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often
mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100%
of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could
significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzz short-term memory,
trouble
with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a
printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by
45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50%
less likely to develop bladder cancer.

And now for the properties of COKE:

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of
coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway! after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two
days

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let
the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in
Coke removes stains from vitreous China.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a
rumpled-up piece of Reynolds wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola
over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the
rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap
the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham
is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke
for a sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of
greasy
clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola
will
help loosen grease stains.

9. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

For Your Info:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It
will
dissolve a nail in about 4 days.

Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2 To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use
the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive
materials.

3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of
their trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?

Cancer Update from John Hopkins

2009-04-18T03:48:00.000-07:00

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies.. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6.. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size.. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10.. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)..

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Brain Damaging Habits

2009-04-17T02:53:00.000-07:00

These are the ten bad habits that will damage your brain.
So Beware N Take Note - if your want to lead a healthy life.

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

The Wonders of BANANAS

2009-04-17T02:31:00.000-07:00

A banana a day keeps the doctor away - hahaha!! This is my new phrase.
Bananas has always been my favourite.
Today sharing is about the wonders of bananas - after reading this you will be amazed at the simple fruit that we thought are only for monkeys.
Its one of the cheapest fruit - anyone can afford it and look at the wonders it can do to your health.

Bananas Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power:
Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation:
High i n fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Ulcers:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without d istress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:
Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking:
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mi neral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes:
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

The Goodness of Ginger

2009-04-16T04:51:00.000-07:00

Let me share about the goodness of ginger today.
Ginger is a spice which is used for cooking and is also consumed whole as a delicacy or medicine.
Ginger is native to India and China. Ginger has been important in Chinese medicine for many centuries. It is also named in the Koran, the sacred book of the Moslems, indicating it was known in Arab countries as far back as 650 A.D. It became so popular in Europe that it was included in every table setting, like salt and pepper.

The powerful healing effects of ginger have been well documented. It's a proven remedy for upset stomach. Reams of studies show that it inhibits inflamation. And there is substantial evidence that it fights cancer, too.

For instance, a recent University of Michigan study showed that when ginger was added to ovarian cancer cells in the laboratory, it caused the cancer cells to self-destruct.
In a separate study at the University of Minnesota, researchers injected colon cancer cells into mice that were bred to have no immune system. Half of these mice were routinely fed gingerol, the main active component in ginger. The researchers found that the mice that were fed gingerol lived longer, their tumors were smaller, and the cancer did not spread as widely as in the control group.

With all these health benefits, we should be using ginger as often as we can. The best way I've found to get a healthy serving of ginger is to juice it. Two or three days a week, I juice an apple or two, some carrots, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and a big piece of ginger root. The ginger gives the drink a great flavor and a powerful anti-cancer kick. I highly recommend that you try it.

Drink Water on Empty Stomach

2009-04-15T03:45:00.000-07:00

The miracle of water....a couple of years back a friend shared with me the benefit of drinking just plain water the first thing you wake up in the morning. I have tried it and it works for me in many areas especially constipation.
This is what it is supposed to treat:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear, nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT:
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a
ealthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.
This makes sense…The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.
Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

It's so simple...you don't need to mix this or that and its free.
So pass it on to all your friends and family and enjoy a healthy life.

Ladyfinger For Diabetes

2009-04-14T04:12:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to share about the wonders of ladyfingers. Another name for it is called "Okra". It is one of my favourite vegetable. I used to cook it with curry, with my stew chicken, fried with sambal or just simply steam it. Its a favourite with Indian or chinese curry. You can easily grow this slimy vegetable in your garden.

This was shared with me by a friend who is diabetic. So I would like to share this article with friends or family members who has diabetes.
This is what she wrote:
Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a treatment of Sugar
(Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was very useful and my
Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my medicine.
Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each
piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in
glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during
night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady
finger (bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on daily basis.
Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your
SUGAR.
My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few
years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months,
she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every
day.. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds
the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as it
will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U
have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as most
cases might be chronic.

Tips on how to live a long and happy life by Dr. Shigeaki

2009-04-12T02:58:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age right?.
Below are tips by Dr. Shigeaki on how to achieve that.
Dr. Shigeaki is 97 years and still strong and healthy.

About Dr. Shigeaki
At the age of 97 years and 4 months, Shigeaki Hinohara is one of the world's longest-serving physicians and educators. Hinohara's magic touch is legendary: Since 1941 he has been healing patients at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at St. Luke's College of Nursing. After World War II, he envisioned a world-class hospital and college springing from the ruins of Tokyo; thanks to his pioneering spirit and business savvy, the doctor turned these institutions into the nation's top medical facility and nursing school. Today he serves as chairman of the board of trustees at both organizations. Always willing to try new things, he has published around 150 books since his 75th birthday, including one "Living Long, Living Good" that has sold more than 1.2 million copies. As the founder of the New Elderly Movement, Hinohara encourages others to live a long and happy life, a quest in which no role model is better than the doctor himself.

Energy comes from feeling good, not from eating well or sleeping a lot. We all remember how as children, when we were having fun, we often forgot to eat or sleep. I believe that we can keep that attitude as adults, too. It's best not to tire the body with too many rules such as lunchtime and bedtime.

All people who live long regardless of nationality, race or gender share one thing in common: None are overweight... For breakfast I drink coffee, a glass of milk and some orange juice with a tablespoon of olive oil in it. Olive oil is great for the arteries and keeps my skin healthy. Lunch is milk and a few cookies, or nothing when I am too busy to eat. I never get hungry because I focus on my work… Dinner is veggies, a bit of fish and rice, and, twice a week, 100 grams of lean meat…

Always plan ahead. My schedule book is already full until 2014, with lectures and my usual hospital work. In 2016 I'll have some fun, though: I plan to attend the Tokyo Olympics!

There is no need to ever retire, but if one must, it should be a lot later than 65. The current retirement age was set at 65 half a century ago, when the average life-expectancy in Japan was 68 years and only 125 Japanese were over 100 years old. Today, Japanese women live to be around 86 and men 80, and we have 36,000 centenarians in our country. In 20 years, we will have about 50,000 people over the age of 100...

Share what you know. I give 150 lectures a year, some for 100 elementary-school children, others for 4,500 business people. I usually speak for 60 to 90 minutes, standing, to stay strong.

When a doctor recommends you take a test or have some surgery, ask whether the doctor would suggest that his or her spouse or children go through such a procedure. Contrary to popular belief, doctors can't cure everyone. So why cause unnecessary pain with surgery I think music and animal therapy can help more than most doctors imagine.

To stay healthy, always take the stairs and carry your own stuff. I take two stairs at a time, to get my muscles moving.

My inspiration is Robert Browning's poem "Abt Vogler." My father used to read it to me. It encourages us to make big art, not small scribbles. It says to try to draw a circle so huge that there is no way we can finish it while we are alive. All we see is an arch; the rest is beyond our vision but it is there in the distance.

Pain is mysterious, and having fun is the best way to forget it. If a child has a toothache, and you start playing a game together, he or she immediately forgets the pain. Hospitals must cater to the basic need of patients: We all want to have fun. At St. Luke's we have music and animal therapies, and art classes.

Don't be crazy about amassing material things. Remember: You don't know when your number is up, and you can't take it with you to the next place.

Hospitals must be designed and prepared for major disasters, and they must accept every patient who appears at their doors. We designed St. Luke's so we can operate anywhere: in the basement, in the corridors, in the chapel. Most people thought I was crazy to prepare for a catastrophe, but on March 20, 1995, I was unfortunately proven right when members of the Aum Shinrikyu religious cult launched a terrorist attack in the Tokyo subway. We accepted 740 victims and in two hours figured out that it was sarin gas that had hit them. Sadly we lost one person, but we saved 739 lives.

Science alone can't cure or help people. Science lumps us all together, but illness is individual. Each person is unique, and diseases are connected to their hearts. To know the illness and help people, we need liberal and visual arts, not just medical ones.

Life is filled with incidents. On March 31, 1970, when I was 59 years old, I boarded the Yodogo, a flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. It was a beautiful sunny morning, and as Mount Fuji came into sight, the plane was hijacked by the Japanese Communist League-Red Army Faction. I spent the next four days handcuffed to my seat in 40-degree heat. As a doctor, I looked at it all as an experiment and was amazed at how the body slowed down in a crisis.

Find a role model and aim to achieve even more than they could ever do. My father went to the United States in 1900 to study at Duke University in North Carolina. He was a pioneer and one of my heroes. Later I found a few more life guides, and when I am stuck, I ask myself how they would deal with the problem.

It's wonderful to live long. Until one is 60 years old, it is easy to work for one's family and to achieve one's goals. But in our later years, we should strive to contribute to society. Since the age of 65, I have worked as a volunteer. I still put in 18 hours seven days a week and love every minute of it.

Herbal treatment for Cardiovascular Disease

2009-04-11T03:39:00.000-07:00

A friend sent me this information about fungus for treating high blood cholesterol.
I have heard of it also many years ago and even tried it.
When I was diagnosed with 3 blocked arteries more than 2 years ago, my mum also prepared for me...but because it taste awful I did not take it for long.
After 3 months when I went to have my angiogram done, one of the artery which was 85% blocked went down to around 60%. It might be due to the fungus...think so.
Anyway no harm trying for those with blockages before opting to have angioplasty done.
Here is what she shared:
Subject: Treatment for high cholesterol

The beauty of herbal treatment for High Blood cholesterol

I want to share a secret for treating high cholesterol. Three weeks ago l went for a cholesterol check. To my surprise, it was above the normal range which should be less than 5.2 mmol/L. My reading obtained was 6.6.
I had been consuming alot of red meat and lamb recently.

After consuming Mok Yee for two weeks, l had my cholesterol checked again and found that my cholesterol level fell to 4.70 mmol/L

My pharmacist said that even cholesterol medication will need 1- 3 months to take effect. She was very surprised and said it is a miracle.

Review:

I immediately followed an advice of a friend who told me about Black fungus (Mok Yee). He had four block heart arteries, over 90 percent blocked. His cardiologist advised him to go for bypass surgery, failing which he would suffer
an imminent heart attack. His sinseh ( chinese physician) friend advised him against surgery as the procedure would be messy, painful and expensive.

He followed the advise of his sinseh friend by consuming Mok Yee daily. After consuming boiled Mok Yee juice for 40 days, he went for an angiogram.. His heart specialist was surprised and shocked that his arteries were all cleared
of any blockage and it would not be necessary to see him for another 10 years!

My observation is that Mok Yee juice is not only effective in treating high blood cholestrol but also helps to bring relief to joint paints, arthritis and poor blood circulation.

The internet info. claims : that Mok yee reduces blood clot, preventing thrombosis, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease,and cancer.

Black Fungus contains abundant protein, ferric, calcium, vitamin, rough fibre, the content of protein is equal to meat.

Preparation :

1) Pick a hand full of Mok Yee and soak in water for 1-2 hours
2) Wash Mok Yee and cut to pieces with scissors. 3) Pour five bowls of plain water into slow cooker (crock pot)
4) Put 2-3 slices of ginger, 8-10 red dates, 20 kay chee(wolf berry) into crock pot..
5) Bring to boil for 8 hours. One and a half bowls of Mok Yee juice will remain after boiling overnight.

Consumption :
You may consume for 10 to 14 days according to the severity of the problem. For those with low blood pressure consume less or only for alternate days.

Drink Mok Yee first thing in the morning with an 'empty stomach'. Consume at least one large bowl. Take breakfast 2 hours later.

Side effects -
you may feel a little tired after 3- 4 days.. Consume multivitamins and fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Do not eat oily or fried foods during this period.

Observation :
Dark and oily stool during the first two days.

Remarks : Cholesterol medication is chemical in nature and may harm the liver.
Mok Yee is a plant and does not contain chemicals.

Take blood test for blood cholesterol before and after treatment

Tips on caring for your heart

2009-04-10T02:36:00.000-07:00

This interview with the heart specialist was sent to me by a friend.
I had never bother to read these type of articles (thinking it never happen to me atitude) until more than 2 years ago I was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. I had 3 blockages of the arteries...1 chronic and 2 minor ones. I was asked by the attending cardiologist to have an angioplasty done on the chronic one. After seeking a second opinion with another cardiologist I opted to be put on drugs. Every now and then we hear of so and so died suddenly of heart attack. Now I understand the seriousness of the disease and my atitude towards my health change. As we alway hear the old saying "Prevention is better than cure". Now I take the trouble to read and find out more how to take care of our organs.
We should also share with others information that are good.

Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore .

Qn: What are the five thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans: 1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Qn: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?
Ans: No

Qn: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?
Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Qn: Are heart diseases hereditary?
Ans: Yes

Qn: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?
Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Qn: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?
Ans: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints .

Qn: You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?
Ans: Mother Theresa, who was my patient.

Qn: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Ans: Extremely rare

Qn: Does cholesterol accumulates right from an early age (I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are above 30 years of age?
Ans: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

Qn: How do irregular eating habits affect the heart?
Ans: You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Qn: How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?
Ans: Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Qn: Can yoga prevent heart ailments?
Ans: Yoga helps.

Qn: Which is the best and worst food for the heart?
Ans: Best food is fruits worst are oil.

Qn: Which oil is better - gingili, groundnut, sunflower, saffola, olive?
Ans: All oils are bad; the so-called best oil company has the largest marketing budget.

Qn: What is the routine checkup one should go through? Is there any specific test?
Ans: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test after an echo.

Qn: What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
Ans: Help the person into a sleeping position, put an aspirin tablet under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a coronary care unit since the maximum casualty takes place within the first hour.

Qn: How do you differentiate between pain caused by a heart attack and that caused due to gastric trouble?
Ans: Extremely difficult without ECG.

Qn: What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.
Ans: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, S edentary lifestyles, smoking,junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

Qn: Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of 120/80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
Ans: Yes.

Qn: Marriages within close relatives can lead to heart problems for the child. Is it true?
Ans : Yes, co-sanguinity leads to congenital abnormalities and you may not have a software engineer as a child

Qn: Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart? What precautions would you recommend?

Ans : When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.

Qn: Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications (short / long term)? Ans : Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern anti-hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.

Qn: Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks?
Ans : No.

Qn: Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
Ans : No.

Qn: How would you define junk food?
Ans : Fried food like Kentucky , McDonalds, samosas, and even masala dosas.

Qn: You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
Ans : Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately, Indians are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.

Qn: Does consuming bananas help reduce hypertension?
Ans : No.

Qn: Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of forwarded emails on this)?
Ans : Yes. Lie down comfortably and put an aspirin tablet of any description under the tongue and ask someone to take you to the nearest coronary care unit without any delay and do not wait for the ambulance since most of the time, the ambulance does not turn up.

Qn: Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to heart problems? Ans : No. But it is ideal to have normal hemoglobin level to increase your exercise capacity.

Qn: Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So, does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the house, work as a substitute for exercise? Ans : Certainly. Avoid sitting continuously for more than half an hour and even the act of getting out of the chair and going to another chair and sitting helps a lot.

Qn: Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar?
Ans: Yes. A strong relationship since diabetics are more vulnerable to heart attacks than non-diabetics.

Qn: What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?
Ans : Diet, exercise, drugs on time. Control cholesterol, BP, weight.

Qn: Are people working on night shifts more vulnerable to heart disease when compared to day shift workers?
Ans : No.

Qn: What are the modern anti-hypertensive drugs?
Ans : There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will chose the right combination for your problem, but my suggestion is to avoid the drugs and go for natural ways of controlling blood pressure by walk, diet to reduce weight and changing attitudes towards lifestyles.

Qn: Does dispirin or similar headache pills increase the risk of heart attacks?
Ans : No.

Qn: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
Ans : Nature protects women till the age of 45.

Qn: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Ans : Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for a health checkup if you are past the age of 30 for at least once in two yrs. And work very hard and Enjoy ur Life...