Tanggalkan kulit dari daging ayam sebelum dimakan.
Elakkan dari menambah kicap atau lain-lain sos, minyak, mayonis, krim atau mentega ke dalam makanan anda.
Pilih lebih banyak ikan atau bahan makanan laut yang lain untuk dimakan
Buangkan segala lemak yang ternampak pada daging
Jangan menggoreng dalam minyak yang banyak. Gunakan teknik kacau-goreng.
Memakan lebih banyak sayur-sayuran dan buah-buahan.
Memakan lebih banyak roti dan bijirin. Elak dari mengambil roti bulan sabit (croissants), biskut, pastri dan kuih-muih yang manis dan berminyak.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TIPS KURANGKAN KOLESTROL
MAKANAN TINGGI KOLESTROL
Beberapa bahan makanan yang mengandung kadar kolesterol tinggi/100 gram bahan makanan:
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9 Jenis Makanan Anti Kolesterol
- Soya
Kacang soya mengandung 48 % protein, lesitin, vitamin dan zat galian. Ia juga dapat menghindarkan penyakit jantung dan kencing manis. Kaya kalsium dan mineral yang membantu memecah lemak. Ia membantu menyusutkan kadar lemak jahat (LDL) dan meningkatkan kadar lemak baik (HDL). - Kuaci. Kuaci mempunyai kandungan zat besi. Melakukan pengambilan kuaci jenis tawar seperti dari jenis labu atau bunga matahari untuk menambah zat besi serta mengurangkan kolesterol.
- Buah Kering
Antara berbagai jenis buah kering, limau kering adalah yang paling banyak mengandung flavanoid. Pengambilannya mampu menyingkirkan lebihan lemak LDL sehingga dapat mengurangkan resiko serangan jantung. - Ikan Tuna. Termasuk sumber asid lemak omega 3 yang popular, selain salmon dan makarel. Omega 3 secara khusus melindungi tubuh daripada peningkatan kadar kolesterol LDL.
- Kacang Tanah
Kacang tanah yang dipanggang mengandungi lemak sehat dan kaya dengan vitamin E. Ia boleh menghalang radikal bebas agar tidak merusakkan kolesterol LDL dan dapat menghindari tubuh daripada serangan jantung. - Mangga
Vitamin C banyak terdapat dalam mangga. Sumber lain belimbing, kedodong, betik, rambutan, strawberry dan kiwi. Vitamin C berupaya mencegah kolesterol LDL dalam tubuh. - Kismis
Mengandung sebatian yang mampu menurunkan kolesterol. Sesiap yang mengamalkan diet dengan 400 kalori kismis setiap hari boleh menurunkan kadar kolesterol dalam darah sebanyak 8 %. - Oat
Lebih daripada kajian saintifik yang dijalankan telah menunjukkan bahwa pengambilan oat setiap pagi boleh menurunkan kolesterol dalam darah. Serat mudah larut dalam oat boleh mengurangkan resiko penyakit jantung sekiranya dijadikan sebagian diet rendah lemak dan kolesterol Anda. - Jambu Batu
Ia mampu menurunkan panas. Kolesterol dalam badan sebanyak 18,8 %. Disyorkan mengambilnya setiap hari dalam jumlah mencukupi bagi memastikan khasiatnya bertindak balas kepada tubuh. Jumlah yang disyorkan ialah 400 gm sehari, yang sebiji setengah selama 4 minggu. Bagi mereka yang ingin menurunkan berat badan tanpa melupakan diet seimbang, jambu batu adalah pilihan yang sesuai.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Nuts Are Good For The Heart
This is specially for all those nut eating addicts including myself. Hear this….
A daily dose of nuts-walnuts, almonds, pistachios- can make up for a heart-healthy diet, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.
Most nuts contain some nutrients that can benefit heart health and help with cholesterol control. They include unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, 1-arginine and plant sterols. Nuts have been shown to reduce low-density lipoproteins (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) levels in the blood.
Eating nuts also can reduce the risk of developing blood clots and improve the health of the lining of the arteries. The above benefits suggest that eating nuts, in limited amounts, may reduce the risk of heart disease, though studies haven’t yet proved this conclusively.
Almost any type of nut is nutritious – and high in calories. It is best to eat nuts in moderation, no more than a handful a day. Also, choose unsalted or low-salt versions and use nuts as a substitute for saturated fats, such as those found in meats, eggs and dairy products.
The study has been published in the latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Source.
Don’t Pop Vitamins, Just Eat Well!
Guys this is interesting, most of my family members and friends just love to pop VITAMINS. And I’m afraid that really would push me over the edge whenever I tell them not to overindulge in VITAMINS..
So, that’s that. I’ll keep exercising, of course. I’ll eat a reasonably healthy diet, mutton curry including some grilled meat (carcinogen! probably!) here and there. I’ll enjoy a few beers, laugh whenever possible, and plenty of sex and — yes — smoke my daily THC.
Wish me luck. A close friend once told me “I’ve heard that life can result in death. Better watch out for that one”
All those who want to live long here is the new study….
A new study by Catherine Fields the Professor of Nutrition from the University of Alberta say that eating food rich in nutrients is more than enough to boost our immunity against colds and flu instead of just popping too many vitamins.
The good Professor Catherine a dietitian, in her study say “almost all vitamins and minerals play some role in ensuring an optimal immune response…but high doses do not help and may do harm,.”
Here are the vitamins and minerals to fight viruses, and in which food they are found, most, based on the evidence provided by Professor Catherine.
Vitamin C: Optimal vitamin C status has been identified as important for the immune cells involved in defence against viruses.
The main function of vitamin C is to help heal cuts and wounds; keep gum, teeth, and bones healthy; keep blood vessel walls strong and help absorb iron from the foods we eat.
Despite being studied for over 40 years, there is insufficient evidence to advise taking more vitamin C to prevent colds or the flu. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men (an additional 35 mg should be added for smokers).
This is easily obtained by having one to two servings of vitamin C rich citrus fruits (such as oranges), or vegetables like sweet peppers and broccoli.
A higher dose of vitamin C is not without side effects such as causing digestive problems.
Zinc: Zinc is important for the cells involved in defence against viruses. Zinc is also involved in many bodily functions. It supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
It is also required for a proper sense of smell and taste so that low zinc status can influence your appetite and enjoyment of food.
The current RDA for zinc is eight mg for women and 11 mg for men. The best sources of zinc are seafood, meat, seeds, cooked dried beans, peas and lentils.
A serving of lentils (3/4 cup) provides almost two mg of zinc. Plant sources are less reliable as the level of zinc in plants depends on the content in the soil.
As a result, vegetarians who mainly depend on plant sources of nutrients are advised to consult a dietitian to ensure their needs are being met.
Selenium: Although selenium is important for a healthy immune system, there is little evidence that consuming selenium supplements will reduce the risk of viral infections.
Recommended amounts are small, only 55 micrograms daily for adults, readily obtained from nuts, seafood, organ meat, pork and whole grains. Half a cup of cooked brown rice provides eight to 10 micrograms of selenium and a serving of mixed nuts (or 1/4th cup) has about 150 micrograms of selenium.
Viral infections, such as the flu, are often associated with a fever. However, there is no evidence that “starving a fever” by reducing the amount of food eaten will reduce a fever, says the University of Alberta statement.
In fact, a fever is a helpful means used by our own immune system in order to fight off the viral infection. If we stop eating, the immune system doesn’t work as well and all of the nutrients mentioned above, as well as many others, are important to the immune system.
The bottom line is “the key to good health is eating a well-planned balanced diet that focuses on variety”, concludes Professor Catherine.
So, that’s that. I’ll keep exercising, of course. I’ll eat a reasonably healthy diet, mutton curry including some grilled meat (carcinogen! probably!) here and there. I’ll enjoy a few beers, laugh whenever possible, and plenty of sex and — yes — smoke my daily THC.
Wish me luck. A close friend once told me “I’ve heard that life can result in death. Better watch out for that one”
All those who want to live long here is the new study….
A new study by Catherine Fields the Professor of Nutrition from the University of Alberta say that eating food rich in nutrients is more than enough to boost our immunity against colds and flu instead of just popping too many vitamins.
The good Professor Catherine a dietitian, in her study say “almost all vitamins and minerals play some role in ensuring an optimal immune response…but high doses do not help and may do harm,.”
Here are the vitamins and minerals to fight viruses, and in which food they are found, most, based on the evidence provided by Professor Catherine.
Vitamin C: Optimal vitamin C status has been identified as important for the immune cells involved in defence against viruses.
The main function of vitamin C is to help heal cuts and wounds; keep gum, teeth, and bones healthy; keep blood vessel walls strong and help absorb iron from the foods we eat.
Despite being studied for over 40 years, there is insufficient evidence to advise taking more vitamin C to prevent colds or the flu. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men (an additional 35 mg should be added for smokers).
This is easily obtained by having one to two servings of vitamin C rich citrus fruits (such as oranges), or vegetables like sweet peppers and broccoli.
A higher dose of vitamin C is not without side effects such as causing digestive problems.
Zinc: Zinc is important for the cells involved in defence against viruses. Zinc is also involved in many bodily functions. It supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
It is also required for a proper sense of smell and taste so that low zinc status can influence your appetite and enjoyment of food.
The current RDA for zinc is eight mg for women and 11 mg for men. The best sources of zinc are seafood, meat, seeds, cooked dried beans, peas and lentils.
A serving of lentils (3/4 cup) provides almost two mg of zinc. Plant sources are less reliable as the level of zinc in plants depends on the content in the soil.
As a result, vegetarians who mainly depend on plant sources of nutrients are advised to consult a dietitian to ensure their needs are being met.
Selenium: Although selenium is important for a healthy immune system, there is little evidence that consuming selenium supplements will reduce the risk of viral infections.
Recommended amounts are small, only 55 micrograms daily for adults, readily obtained from nuts, seafood, organ meat, pork and whole grains. Half a cup of cooked brown rice provides eight to 10 micrograms of selenium and a serving of mixed nuts (or 1/4th cup) has about 150 micrograms of selenium.
Viral infections, such as the flu, are often associated with a fever. However, there is no evidence that “starving a fever” by reducing the amount of food eaten will reduce a fever, says the University of Alberta statement.
In fact, a fever is a helpful means used by our own immune system in order to fight off the viral infection. If we stop eating, the immune system doesn’t work as well and all of the nutrients mentioned above, as well as many others, are important to the immune system.
The bottom line is “the key to good health is eating a well-planned balanced diet that focuses on variety”, concludes Professor Catherine.
Friday, December 04, 2009
How to prevent mosquitoes lay eggs, cheapest way of preventing survival of mosquitoes
We cannot stop mosquitoes lay eggs at any stagnant water in drains/ponds or water collected in waste pails, tanks, tins, used tyres etc. etc. Of course if you have fish inside the tanks/containers then there should be no problem.
Do you know that there is a very simple and very economical way to destroy the mosquitoes' eggs and not let them hatch into larvae. Very very simple, just put in few 1 cent copper coins into the tanks/containers then it will solve all your problems. Because in accordance to Japanese Research Scientists, they found the mosquitoes eggs will be destroyed by a kind of mineral discharge from the copper. DON'T BELIEVE, Try it by yourself and even the small snails also will not visit the containers (with copper coins) collected with stagnant water. Your will observe the water collected in the containers will be very clean and clear.
Please Share with friends
Do you know that there is a very simple and very economical way to destroy the mosquitoes' eggs and not let them hatch into larvae. Very very simple, just put in few 1 cent copper coins into the tanks/containers then it will solve all your problems. Because in accordance to Japanese Research Scientists, they found the mosquitoes eggs will be destroyed by a kind of mineral discharge from the copper. DON'T BELIEVE, Try it by yourself and even the small snails also will not visit the containers (with copper coins) collected with stagnant water. Your will observe the water collected in the containers will be very clean and clear.
Please Share with friends
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Top five cancer-causing foods
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 fries
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.
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 fries
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.
The main causes of liver damage
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 is20very 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.'
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 is20very 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.'
BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
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=2 0
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 20 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 Amazing Cucumber!
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and
fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and
pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for
hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try
rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog
and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices
in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season
long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off
a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make
them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out
or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your
problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and
reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber
slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish
essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium,
avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?
Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European
trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you
don't have enough time to polish your shoes?
Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a
quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels
water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice
and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to
the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of
water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the
boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and
college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or
mints?
Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with
your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials
will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad
breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or
fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber
and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons
and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and
fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and
pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for
hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try
rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog
and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices
in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season
long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off
a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make
them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out
or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your
problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and
reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber
slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish
essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium,
avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?
Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European
trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you
don't have enough time to polish your shoes?
Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a
quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels
water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice
and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to
the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of
water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the
boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and
college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or
mints?
Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with
your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials
will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad
breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or
fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber
and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons
and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
Friday, October 09, 2009
Tasty but deadly
They come in a tasty blend of sweet, sour and salty. They can also be deadly.
Yes, craving for that piece of dried sour plum can kill you, albeit slowly.
Many types of dried fruits imported from China, Taiwan and other Asian countries have been found to contain high levels of lead.
Yes, craving for that piece of dried sour plum can kill you, albeit slowly.
Many types of dried fruits imported from China, Taiwan and other Asian countries have been found to contain high levels of lead.
On Thursday, the Government banned 18 important brands of dried fruits found to have lead content of between 0.11 and 30.3 parts per million (ppm) or milligram (mg)/kilogramme (kg).
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said only dried fruit products other than these brands would be allowed to be sold in the country.
Constant craving...two women buying dried plums in a hypermarket
"Under Regulation 38 of the Food Regulations 1985, the level of lead accepted is two parts per million. Action will be taken if the lead content exceeds the amount," he said.
Those who distribute food products deemed to be harmful to health can be charged under Section 13(1) of the Food Act 1983. They can also be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed up to maximum of 10 years or both if found guilty.
Those who distribute food products deemed to be harmful to health can be charged under Section 13(1) of the Food Act 1983. They can also be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed up to maximum of 10 years or both if found guilty.
Liow said the ministry would ensure that the brands of banned dried fruit do not enter the country.
Lead is a metal that can be absorbed into the body over time.
Excess consumption, especially by the young, can lead to serious health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies.
Excess consumption, especially by the young, can lead to serious health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies.
Many types of imported fried fruits countries have been found to contain high levels of lead
Lead also poses risks to pregnant women and infants.
Malaysia’s move to bar the 18 brands of dried fruits comes in the wake of last Friday’s move by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory against eating dried fruits imported from Asia.
Testing results in Texas found that dried plums and products containing dried plums contained lead as much as 300 times the acceptable level.
The FDA doe not have lead limits specifically for prunes, but the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has advised avoiding consumption of any amount of lead.
The warning, however, did not apply to prunes from the US.
Published Oct 9, 2009
Published Oct 9, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
BERAPAKAH KALORI YANG ANDA MAKAN?
Apa itu kalori?
Kalori adalah unit untuk mengukur tenaga.
Adakah badan perlukan kalori?
Ya, badan perlukan kalori untuk menjana tenaga, tetapi jika ia diambil (dimakan) terlalu banyak dan tidak dibakar, ia akan ditukar menjadi lemak dan disimpan dalam badan, ini akan menyebabkan pertambahan berat badan dan membahayakan kesihatan.
Macam mana saya hendak kira kalori dalam makanan?
Biasanya setiap produk yang dijual ada kiraan kalorinya di bahagian “Maklumat Pemakanan” dan kiraan juga boleh dibuat dengan mendarab berat dalam “gram” nutrisi berikut dengan nombor pekali yang disenaraikan.
Karbohidrat: Didarab dengan 4 kalori setiap gram
Protein: Didarab dengan 4 setiap gram
Lemak: Didarab dengan 9 setiap gram.
Contoh: Satu hidangan Sos Cili yang mengandungi;
Karbohidrat-53g (53g X 2 = 106 Kalori)
Protein-1g (1g X 4 = 4 Kalori)
Gula (juga Karbohidrat)-16g (16g X4 = 64 Kalori)
Jadi satu tuangan Sos Cili bernilai 174 kalori!
Berapa kalori diperlukan oleh lelaki dan wanita dewasa dalam sehari?
Lelaki: 2000-2500 kalori
Wanita: 1600-2000 kalori
Apa akan berlaku jika saya makan lebih pada itu?
Setiap 8000 kalori yang terkumpul (tidak dibakar) akan menaikkan 1kg berat badan.
Berapa kalori dalam makanan orang Malaysia?
Kategori: Kuih Muih
1. Kasui berkelapa parut (sekeping) = 160 kalori
2. Kuih lapis (sekeping) = 130 kalori
3. Bingka ubi (sekeping) = 220 kalori
4. Cekodok Pisang (sebiji sederhana) = 180 kalori
5. Popia goreng (satu) = 130 kalori
6. Popia basah (satu) = 95 kalori
7. Pisang goreng (sekeping) = 170 kalori
8. Kek biasa tanpa krim (sepotong) = 87 kalori
9. Karipap (sebiji) = 130 kalori
10. Sandwich sardin (sekeping) = 70 kalori
11. Bubur kacang (semangkuk) = 100 kalori
Kategori: Lauk Pauk
1. Ikan kembong kari berkuah (seekor) = 85 kalori
2. Ikan tenggiri goreng bercili (sepotong) = 142 kalori
3. Ikan kembong goreng (seekor) = 140 kalori
4. Ikan senangin masam manis berkuah (sepotong) = 210 kalori
5. Daging lembu kari berkuah (2 kotak mancis) = 130 kalori
6. Ayam kari berkuah (sepotong) = 250 kalori
7. Ayam goreng (sepotong) = 255 kalori
8. Ayam tandoori (sepotong) = 220 kalori
9. Sambal udang (setengah cawan) = 70 kalori
10. Sambal sotong (setengah cawan) = 55 kalori
11. Telor goreng (sebiji) = 110 kalori
12. Taukua goreng (sekeping) = 110 kalori
13. Kacang panggang dalam tin (2 sudu makan) = 40 kalori
Kategori: Makanan Rutin
1. Nasi putih (satu setengah cawan) = 260 kalori
2. Nasi lemak bersambal (sepinggan) = 400 kalori
3. Nasi goreng bertelur (sepinggan) = 635 kalori
4. Nasi briyani berayam (sepinggan) = 880 kalori
5. Nasi minyak kosong (sepinggan) = 445 kalori
6. Nasi ayam kosong (sepinggan) = 300 kalori
7. Mee goreng kosong (sepinggan) = 660 kalori
8. Mee sup (semangkuk) = 380 kalori
9. Mee hoon goreng (sepinggan) = 550 kalori
10. Roti putih (2 keping) = 156 kalori
11. Roti canai kosong tanpa kuah (sekeping) = 200 kalori
12. Capati tanpa kuah (sekeping) = 180 kalori
13. Pau ayam (sebiji) = 203 kalori
14. Emping jagung kosong (secawan) =160 kalori
Kategori: Makanan Segera
1. Peha ayam goreng (satu) = 130 kalori
2. Nugget ayam (satu) = 60 kalori
3. Kentang lecek (satu tub kecil) = 90 kalori
4. Sayur kobis hancur (satu tub) = 75 kalori
5. Burger keju (satu) = 425 kalori
6. Kentang goreng (satu kantung kecil) = 405 kalori
7. Sate ayam (secucuk) = 35 kalori
8. Pizza berkeju (sepotong) = 240 kalori
Kategori: Buah-buahan
1. Tembikai (sepotong) = 20 kalori
2. Betik (sepotong) = 45 kalori
3. Pisang emas (2 biji) = 76 kalori
4. Durian (5 ulas) = 64 kalori
5. Limau (sebiji) = 42 kalori
6. Jambu batu (sebiji) = 110 kalori
7. Nenas (sepotong) = 59 kalori
8. Epal (sebiji) = 63 kalori
9. Ciku (sebiji) = 44 kalori
10. Mangga (sebiji) = 103 kalori
kategori : minuman
1.minuman berkabonat 1 tin 285g = 120 kal
2.minuman kotak 250g = 105 kal
3.susu tepung penuh krim 1 sudu makan = 33 kal
4.susu tepungtanpa lemak 1 sudu makan = 25 kal
5.aiskrim 2 skop= 390 kal
6.susu pekat manis 1 sudu makan = 71 kal
7.yogurt rendah lemak 1 cawan = 90 kal
8.mentega 2 sudu teh = 75 kal
Berapa yang selalunya orang dewasa makan sehari?
Makan Pagi: Nasi lemak bersambal (400 kalori) + Telor mata kerbau (21 kalori) + Teh Tarik (120 kalori) = 541 kalori
Pukul 10 pagi: Kuih karipap 3 biji (390 kalori) + Teh O (20 kalori) = 410 kalori
Makan tengahari: Nasi 3 cawan (420 kalori) + Ayam kari (250 kalori) + Dalca Sayur setengah cawan (150 kalori) + Air Tembikai (80 kalori) = 900 kalori
Minum petang: Kopi susu (120 kalori) + Popia Goreng 3 biji (390 kalori) = 510 kalori
Makan Malam: Nasi 3 cawan (420 kalori) + Ikan Tenggiri Masak Merah (142 kalori) + Kangkong goreng belacan (120 kalori) = 682 kalori
Jumlah (541 + 410 + 900 + 510 + 682) = 3043 kalori.
Apa akan berlaku jika tabiat makan kita seperti di atas berlarutan selama setahun?
Jika lelaki bakar 2500 kalori tetapi makan 3043 kalori sehari maka mereka akan simpan 543 kalori setiap hari sebagai lemak. 543 X 365 hari = 198, 195 kalori setahun disimpan. Jadi dalam setahun berat akan meningkat sebanyak 24.77kg!! (198,195 / 8000).
Bagaimana untuk bakar kalori?
Tingkatkan aktiviti harian, berjalan pantas, naik turun tangga, cuci kereta, bersukan, senaman. Kurangkan menonton TV atau bermain permainan computer kerana badan hanya membakar 1 kalori seminit jika kita beraktiviti seperti ini dan ia sama nilai dengan kalori yang dibakar semasa tidur!
Berapa kalori dibakar dengan aktiviti yang kita lakukan?
Kalori yang dibakar bergantung pada berat badan dan ketumpatan tubuh seseorang Berikut adalah kiraan kalori yang dibakar seorang yang seberat 68kg beraktiviti selama sejam.
1) Menonton TV = 40 kalori
2 ) Berjalan pantas = 300 kalori
3 ) Bermain bola keranjang (agresif) = 450 kalori
4 ) Mengemas rumah = 240 kalori
5 ) Berkebun = 320 kalori
6 ) Bermain golf (bawa sendiri Club) = 385 kalori
7 ) Berbasikal statik = 380 kalori
8 ) Erobik = 405 kalori
9 ) Ping Pong = 280 kalori
Kalori adalah unit untuk mengukur tenaga.
Adakah badan perlukan kalori?
Ya, badan perlukan kalori untuk menjana tenaga, tetapi jika ia diambil (dimakan) terlalu banyak dan tidak dibakar, ia akan ditukar menjadi lemak dan disimpan dalam badan, ini akan menyebabkan pertambahan berat badan dan membahayakan kesihatan.
Macam mana saya hendak kira kalori dalam makanan?
Biasanya setiap produk yang dijual ada kiraan kalorinya di bahagian “Maklumat Pemakanan” dan kiraan juga boleh dibuat dengan mendarab berat dalam “gram” nutrisi berikut dengan nombor pekali yang disenaraikan.
Karbohidrat: Didarab dengan 4 kalori setiap gram
Protein: Didarab dengan 4 setiap gram
Lemak: Didarab dengan 9 setiap gram.
Contoh: Satu hidangan Sos Cili yang mengandungi;
Karbohidrat-53g (53g X 2 = 106 Kalori)
Protein-1g (1g X 4 = 4 Kalori)
Gula (juga Karbohidrat)-16g (16g X4 = 64 Kalori)
Jadi satu tuangan Sos Cili bernilai 174 kalori!
Berapa kalori diperlukan oleh lelaki dan wanita dewasa dalam sehari?
Lelaki: 2000-2500 kalori
Wanita: 1600-2000 kalori
Apa akan berlaku jika saya makan lebih pada itu?
Setiap 8000 kalori yang terkumpul (tidak dibakar) akan menaikkan 1kg berat badan.
Berapa kalori dalam makanan orang Malaysia?
Kategori: Kuih Muih
1. Kasui berkelapa parut (sekeping) = 160 kalori
2. Kuih lapis (sekeping) = 130 kalori
3. Bingka ubi (sekeping) = 220 kalori
4. Cekodok Pisang (sebiji sederhana) = 180 kalori
5. Popia goreng (satu) = 130 kalori
6. Popia basah (satu) = 95 kalori
7. Pisang goreng (sekeping) = 170 kalori
8. Kek biasa tanpa krim (sepotong) = 87 kalori
9. Karipap (sebiji) = 130 kalori
10. Sandwich sardin (sekeping) = 70 kalori
11. Bubur kacang (semangkuk) = 100 kalori
Kategori: Lauk Pauk
1. Ikan kembong kari berkuah (seekor) = 85 kalori
2. Ikan tenggiri goreng bercili (sepotong) = 142 kalori
3. Ikan kembong goreng (seekor) = 140 kalori
4. Ikan senangin masam manis berkuah (sepotong) = 210 kalori
5. Daging lembu kari berkuah (2 kotak mancis) = 130 kalori
6. Ayam kari berkuah (sepotong) = 250 kalori
7. Ayam goreng (sepotong) = 255 kalori
8. Ayam tandoori (sepotong) = 220 kalori
9. Sambal udang (setengah cawan) = 70 kalori
10. Sambal sotong (setengah cawan) = 55 kalori
11. Telor goreng (sebiji) = 110 kalori
12. Taukua goreng (sekeping) = 110 kalori
13. Kacang panggang dalam tin (2 sudu makan) = 40 kalori
Kategori: Makanan Rutin
1. Nasi putih (satu setengah cawan) = 260 kalori
2. Nasi lemak bersambal (sepinggan) = 400 kalori
3. Nasi goreng bertelur (sepinggan) = 635 kalori
4. Nasi briyani berayam (sepinggan) = 880 kalori
5. Nasi minyak kosong (sepinggan) = 445 kalori
6. Nasi ayam kosong (sepinggan) = 300 kalori
7. Mee goreng kosong (sepinggan) = 660 kalori
8. Mee sup (semangkuk) = 380 kalori
9. Mee hoon goreng (sepinggan) = 550 kalori
10. Roti putih (2 keping) = 156 kalori
11. Roti canai kosong tanpa kuah (sekeping) = 200 kalori
12. Capati tanpa kuah (sekeping) = 180 kalori
13. Pau ayam (sebiji) = 203 kalori
14. Emping jagung kosong (secawan) =160 kalori
Kategori: Makanan Segera
1. Peha ayam goreng (satu) = 130 kalori
2. Nugget ayam (satu) = 60 kalori
3. Kentang lecek (satu tub kecil) = 90 kalori
4. Sayur kobis hancur (satu tub) = 75 kalori
5. Burger keju (satu) = 425 kalori
6. Kentang goreng (satu kantung kecil) = 405 kalori
7. Sate ayam (secucuk) = 35 kalori
8. Pizza berkeju (sepotong) = 240 kalori
Kategori: Buah-buahan
1. Tembikai (sepotong) = 20 kalori
2. Betik (sepotong) = 45 kalori
3. Pisang emas (2 biji) = 76 kalori
4. Durian (5 ulas) = 64 kalori
5. Limau (sebiji) = 42 kalori
6. Jambu batu (sebiji) = 110 kalori
7. Nenas (sepotong) = 59 kalori
8. Epal (sebiji) = 63 kalori
9. Ciku (sebiji) = 44 kalori
10. Mangga (sebiji) = 103 kalori
kategori : minuman
1.minuman berkabonat 1 tin 285g = 120 kal
2.minuman kotak 250g = 105 kal
3.susu tepung penuh krim 1 sudu makan = 33 kal
4.susu tepungtanpa lemak 1 sudu makan = 25 kal
5.aiskrim 2 skop= 390 kal
6.susu pekat manis 1 sudu makan = 71 kal
7.yogurt rendah lemak 1 cawan = 90 kal
8.mentega 2 sudu teh = 75 kal
Berapa yang selalunya orang dewasa makan sehari?
Makan Pagi: Nasi lemak bersambal (400 kalori) + Telor mata kerbau (21 kalori) + Teh Tarik (120 kalori) = 541 kalori
Pukul 10 pagi: Kuih karipap 3 biji (390 kalori) + Teh O (20 kalori) = 410 kalori
Makan tengahari: Nasi 3 cawan (420 kalori) + Ayam kari (250 kalori) + Dalca Sayur setengah cawan (150 kalori) + Air Tembikai (80 kalori) = 900 kalori
Minum petang: Kopi susu (120 kalori) + Popia Goreng 3 biji (390 kalori) = 510 kalori
Makan Malam: Nasi 3 cawan (420 kalori) + Ikan Tenggiri Masak Merah (142 kalori) + Kangkong goreng belacan (120 kalori) = 682 kalori
Jumlah (541 + 410 + 900 + 510 + 682) = 3043 kalori.
Apa akan berlaku jika tabiat makan kita seperti di atas berlarutan selama setahun?
Jika lelaki bakar 2500 kalori tetapi makan 3043 kalori sehari maka mereka akan simpan 543 kalori setiap hari sebagai lemak. 543 X 365 hari = 198, 195 kalori setahun disimpan. Jadi dalam setahun berat akan meningkat sebanyak 24.77kg!! (198,195 / 8000).
Bagaimana untuk bakar kalori?
Tingkatkan aktiviti harian, berjalan pantas, naik turun tangga, cuci kereta, bersukan, senaman. Kurangkan menonton TV atau bermain permainan computer kerana badan hanya membakar 1 kalori seminit jika kita beraktiviti seperti ini dan ia sama nilai dengan kalori yang dibakar semasa tidur!
Berapa kalori dibakar dengan aktiviti yang kita lakukan?
Kalori yang dibakar bergantung pada berat badan dan ketumpatan tubuh seseorang Berikut adalah kiraan kalori yang dibakar seorang yang seberat 68kg beraktiviti selama sejam.
1) Menonton TV = 40 kalori
2 ) Berjalan pantas = 300 kalori
3 ) Bermain bola keranjang (agresif) = 450 kalori
4 ) Mengemas rumah = 240 kalori
5 ) Berkebun = 320 kalori
6 ) Bermain golf (bawa sendiri Club) = 385 kalori
7 ) Berbasikal statik = 380 kalori
8 ) Erobik = 405 kalori
9 ) Ping Pong = 280 kalori
Friday, September 04, 2009
Kesihatan Kaki
SETIAP kali seorang wanita hendak membeli sepasang kasut, tidak menghairankan jika beliau akan mencuba berpasang-pasang kasut sebelum memilih sepasang yang berkenan di hatinya.
Ini kerana selain fesyen dan warna kasut menjadi pertimbangan, keselesaan kasut itu juga selalu diambil kira.
Namun, ada satu lagi perkara yang perlu diperhatikan wanita semasa membeli kasut iaitu kebaikan kasut itu dari segi kesihatan untuk kakinya.
Sebagai anggota badan utama yang menanggung seluruh berat badan ketika berjalan, kaki perlu sentiasa dalam keadaan sihat dan kerana itu kasut yang dipadankan dengan kaki hendaklah yang benar-benar selesa dan baik untuk kaki dan seluruh tubuh.
Ini kerana selain fesyen dan warna kasut menjadi pertimbangan, keselesaan kasut itu juga selalu diambil kira.
Namun, ada satu lagi perkara yang perlu diperhatikan wanita semasa membeli kasut iaitu kebaikan kasut itu dari segi kesihatan untuk kakinya.
Sebagai anggota badan utama yang menanggung seluruh berat badan ketika berjalan, kaki perlu sentiasa dalam keadaan sihat dan kerana itu kasut yang dipadankan dengan kaki hendaklah yang benar-benar selesa dan baik untuk kaki dan seluruh tubuh.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Blood Clots/Stroke
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid 's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
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 . Read and Learn!
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.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
I have done my part. Will you?
INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW........
Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) .she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid 's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
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 . Read and Learn!
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.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
I have done my part. Will you?
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ramadan and Health
By: Navin Fatima
During Ramadan, our diet should not differ greatly from normal and should be as simple as possible. We should aim to consume slow digesting foods including fiber-containing foods. Slow-digesting foods last up to 8 hours, while fast-digesting foods last only 3 to 4 hours.
Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, semolina, beans, lentils, whole meal flour, etc. (complex carbohydrates). Fast-burning foods are foods that contain sugar, white flour, etc. (refined carbohydrates).
Fibre-containing foods are bran-containing foods, whole wheat, grains, seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, sem (papry), marrow, mealies, spinach, methie, fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds, etc.
Meals should be well balanced, containing foods from each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish, bread/cereals and dairy products. Fried foods should be limited. They cause indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems.
AVOID:
Fried and fatty foods.
Foods containing too much sugar.
Over-eating especially at sehri.
Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day.
Smoking cigarettes. If you cannot give up, cut down gradually starting a few weeks before Ramadan.
EAT:
Complex carbohydrates at sehri so that the food lasts longer.
Haleem is an excellent source of protein and is a slow-burning food.
Dates are excellent source of sugar, fibre, carbohydrates, potassium & magnesium.
Almonds are rich in protein and fibre with less fat.
Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates.
DRINK:
As much water or fruit juices as possible between iftar and bedtime so that your body may adjust fluid levels in time.
Problems to Avoid:
INDIGESTION AND WIND
Causes: Over-eating. Excessive fried and fatty foods, spicy foods, and foods that produce wind e.g. eggs, cabbage, lentils, fizzy drinks like Cola also produce gas.
Remedy: Do not over-eat, drink fruit juices or water. Avoid fried foods, add ajmor to wind-producing foods.
LETHARGY ('low blood pressure')
Excessive sweating, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, dizziness, especially on getting up from sitting, paleness and feeling faint are symptoms associated with "low blood pressure". This tends to occur towards the afternoon.
Causes: Too little fluid intake, decreased salt intake.
Remedy: Keep cool, increase fluid and salt intake.
Caution: Low blood pressure should be confirmed by taking a blood pressure reading when symptoms are present. Persons with high blood pressure may need their medication adjusted during Ramadan. They should consult their doctor.
HEADACHE
Causes: Caffeine and tobacco-withdrawal, too much exercise, lack of sleep, hunger usually occur during the day and worsen towards the evening. When associated with "low blood pressure", the headache can be quite severe and can also cause nausea before Iftar.
Remedy: Cut down caffeine and tobacco slowly starting a week or two before Ramadan. Herbal and caffeine-free teas may be substituted. Reorganise your schedule during the Ramadan so as to have adequate sleep.
LOW BLOOD SUGAR
Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, poor concentration, perspiring easily, feeling shaky (tremor), headache, and palpitations are symptoms of low blood sugar.
Causes in non-diabetics: Excessive sugar consumption i.e. refined carbohydrates especially at suhur (sehri). The body produces too much insulin causing the blood glucose to drop.
Remedy: Eat something at sehri, and limit sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Caution: Diabetics may need to adjust their medication in Ramadan, consult your doctor.
MUSCLE CRAMPS
Causes: Inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium foods.
Remedy: Eat foods rich in these minerals e.g. vegetables, fruit, dairy products, meat and dates.
Caution: Those on high blood pressure medication and with kidney stone problems should consult their doctor.
PEPTIC ULCERS, HEART BURN, AND GASTRITIS
Increased acid levels in an empty stomach aggravate the above conditions. It causes a burning feeling in the stomach area and can extend up to the throat. Spicy foods, coffee, and Cola drinks worsen these conditions.
Medications are available to control acid levels in the stomach. People with proven peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia should consult their doctor well before Ramadan.
KIDNEY STONES
Kidney stones may occur in people who have less liquid to drink. Therefore, it is essential to drink extra liquids so as to prevent stone formation.
JOINT PAINS
Causes: Extra salah during Ramadan increases pressure on the knee joints. In the elderly and those with arthritis this may cause pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort.
Remedy: Lose weight so that the knees do not have to carry any extra load. Exercise the lower limbs before Ramadan so that they can be prepared for the additional strain. Being physically fit allows greater fulfillment, thus enabling one to be able to perform salah with ease.
(Source: Dr. Haffejee, Islamic Medical Association of South Africa – Durban)
During Ramadan, our diet should not differ greatly from normal and should be as simple as possible. We should aim to consume slow digesting foods including fiber-containing foods. Slow-digesting foods last up to 8 hours, while fast-digesting foods last only 3 to 4 hours.
Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, semolina, beans, lentils, whole meal flour, etc. (complex carbohydrates). Fast-burning foods are foods that contain sugar, white flour, etc. (refined carbohydrates).
Fibre-containing foods are bran-containing foods, whole wheat, grains, seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, sem (papry), marrow, mealies, spinach, methie, fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds, etc.
Meals should be well balanced, containing foods from each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish, bread/cereals and dairy products. Fried foods should be limited. They cause indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems.
AVOID:
Fried and fatty foods.
Foods containing too much sugar.
Over-eating especially at sehri.
Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day.
Smoking cigarettes. If you cannot give up, cut down gradually starting a few weeks before Ramadan.
EAT:
Complex carbohydrates at sehri so that the food lasts longer.
Haleem is an excellent source of protein and is a slow-burning food.
Dates are excellent source of sugar, fibre, carbohydrates, potassium & magnesium.
Almonds are rich in protein and fibre with less fat.
Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates.
DRINK:
As much water or fruit juices as possible between iftar and bedtime so that your body may adjust fluid levels in time.
Problems to Avoid:
INDIGESTION AND WIND
Causes: Over-eating. Excessive fried and fatty foods, spicy foods, and foods that produce wind e.g. eggs, cabbage, lentils, fizzy drinks like Cola also produce gas.
Remedy: Do not over-eat, drink fruit juices or water. Avoid fried foods, add ajmor to wind-producing foods.
LETHARGY ('low blood pressure')
Excessive sweating, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, dizziness, especially on getting up from sitting, paleness and feeling faint are symptoms associated with "low blood pressure". This tends to occur towards the afternoon.
Causes: Too little fluid intake, decreased salt intake.
Remedy: Keep cool, increase fluid and salt intake.
Caution: Low blood pressure should be confirmed by taking a blood pressure reading when symptoms are present. Persons with high blood pressure may need their medication adjusted during Ramadan. They should consult their doctor.
HEADACHE
Causes: Caffeine and tobacco-withdrawal, too much exercise, lack of sleep, hunger usually occur during the day and worsen towards the evening. When associated with "low blood pressure", the headache can be quite severe and can also cause nausea before Iftar.
Remedy: Cut down caffeine and tobacco slowly starting a week or two before Ramadan. Herbal and caffeine-free teas may be substituted. Reorganise your schedule during the Ramadan so as to have adequate sleep.
LOW BLOOD SUGAR
Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, poor concentration, perspiring easily, feeling shaky (tremor), headache, and palpitations are symptoms of low blood sugar.
Causes in non-diabetics: Excessive sugar consumption i.e. refined carbohydrates especially at suhur (sehri). The body produces too much insulin causing the blood glucose to drop.
Remedy: Eat something at sehri, and limit sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Caution: Diabetics may need to adjust their medication in Ramadan, consult your doctor.
MUSCLE CRAMPS
Causes: Inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium foods.
Remedy: Eat foods rich in these minerals e.g. vegetables, fruit, dairy products, meat and dates.
Caution: Those on high blood pressure medication and with kidney stone problems should consult their doctor.
PEPTIC ULCERS, HEART BURN, AND GASTRITIS
Increased acid levels in an empty stomach aggravate the above conditions. It causes a burning feeling in the stomach area and can extend up to the throat. Spicy foods, coffee, and Cola drinks worsen these conditions.
Medications are available to control acid levels in the stomach. People with proven peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia should consult their doctor well before Ramadan.
KIDNEY STONES
Kidney stones may occur in people who have less liquid to drink. Therefore, it is essential to drink extra liquids so as to prevent stone formation.
JOINT PAINS
Causes: Extra salah during Ramadan increases pressure on the knee joints. In the elderly and those with arthritis this may cause pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort.
Remedy: Lose weight so that the knees do not have to carry any extra load. Exercise the lower limbs before Ramadan so that they can be prepared for the additional strain. Being physically fit allows greater fulfillment, thus enabling one to be able to perform salah with ease.
(Source: Dr. Haffejee, Islamic Medical Association of South Africa – Durban)
Friday, August 14, 2009
Air kosong penawar pelbagai penyakit
Kajian para saintis mendapati amalan minum air sebaik bangun dari tidur setiap pagi mempunyai banyak manfaat.
Japanese Medical Society misalnya berjaya membuktikan dalam kes-kes tertentu, amalan ini mampu memulihkan penyakit termasuk yang serius.
Diantara penyakit yang termasuk dalam penyelidikan persatuan perubatan di negara matahari terbit itu ialah sakit kepala, sakit-sakit badan, sistem jantung, artritis, degupan jantung yang pantas, epilepsi, lemak berlebihan, bronkitis, tibi, meningitis, buah pinggang dan jangkitan pada air kencing.
Bagaimanapun amalan minum air kosong sebaik jaga dari tidur ini perlu mengikut beberapa peraturan untuk memastikan keberkesanannya.
• Minum empat gelas air (160 ml) sebaik jaga dari tidur setiap pagi dan sebelum memberus gigi.
• Berus gigi dan bersihkan mulut tetapi jangan makan atau minum apa-apa untuk 45 minit.
• Selepas 45 minit anda boleh makan dan minum seperti biasa.
• Selepas 15 minit mengambil sarapan, makan tengahari dan makan malam jangan makan atau
minum untuk tempoh dua jam.
• Bagi pesakit yang lanjut usia dan tidak larat minum empat gelas air sekali gus diperingkat
permulaan, mereka boleh memulakan kaedah rawatan ini dengan meminum air secara
berperingkat sehingga mampu mencapai empat gelas sehari.
• Kaedah rawatan dipercayai mampu merawat pelbagai penyakit dalam tempoh tertentu.
1. Tekanan darah tinggi – 30 hari
2. Gastrik - 10 hari
3. Diabetes – 30 hari
4. Sembelit – 10 hari
5. Kanser – 180 hari
6. Tibi – 90 hari.
Pesakit artritis hanya perlu mengikuti rawatan tersebut untuk tiga hari. Rawatan ini tidak mempunyai sebarang kesan sampingan kecuali diperingkat awal pesakit mungkin kerap buang air kecil.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Drug Recall
Re : Drug Recall
Dear all,
Please take the time to send this message to your loved ones, family and friends. Print it out and put it up in your office for public reading!
URGENT!!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN AND OTHERS!
_______________________________________
All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read this CAREFULLY, as I know that some of you may USE some of these drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one). Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine.
The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Alka-Seltzer Plus
Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold ! Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine Effervescent
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Deep Chest Cold & Congestion Relief
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Congestion
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough
I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:
Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief
Yellow 3D Expectorant
They are asking you to call them at 1800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children, PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF. DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed. They can then pass it along to their families. To confirm these findings please take time to check the following URL:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
Dear all,
Please take the time to send this message to your loved ones, family and friends. Print it out and put it up in your office for public reading!
URGENT!!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN AND OTHERS!
_______________________________________
All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read this CAREFULLY, as I know that some of you may USE some of these drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one). Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine.
The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Alka-Seltzer Plus
Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold ! Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine Effervescent
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Deep Chest Cold & Congestion Relief
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Congestion
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough
I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:
Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief
Yellow 3D Expectorant
They are asking you to call them at 1800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children, PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF. DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed. They can then pass it along to their families. To confirm these findings please take time to check the following URL:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Teknik Kuruskan Badan
JANGAN BERLAPAR
Makanan memberi kita tenaga dan bila kita menggunakan tenaga kurang dari apa yang kita ambil, tubuh akan terkejut. Tubuh akan mula membakar 'muscle'(otot) untuk menggantikan makanan. Ini menyebabkan kadar metabolisma tubuh menjadi rendah. Bila anda tidak tahan berlapar, pada kebiasanya anda akan makan dengan lebih banyak. Pada masa ini, walaupun tahap pengambilan makanan anda telah kembali ke paras normal, tetapi metabolisma tubuh masih lagi rendah. Ini menyebabkan ia tidak membakar kalori pada tahap yang sama lagi
AMBIL SESUATU YANG PAHIT SEBELUM MAKAN
Minumlah kopi dan kumur beberapa saat sebelum makan. Cara ini menyebabkan tekak merasa pahit dan menghantar isyarat melalui otak bagi menggalakan rembesan enzim dan asid HCL. Kekurangan enzim dan asid HCL di dalam perut boleh menyebabkan ketidakcekapan penghadaman.
MINUM 8 GELAS AIR SEHARI
Air mengurangkan selera makan anda secara semulajadi dan membantu badan memetabolisma simpanan lemak di dalam tubuh. Sebelum makan makanan yang berat-berat, cuba minum air, pasti anda tidak akan makan dengan banyak.
ELAKKAN MINUM MINUMAN YANG BERGAS
Minuman bergas biasanya mengandungi 7-8 sudu gula dan tidak baik untuk kesihatan tubuh.
KURANGKAN PENGAMBILAN GARAM
Pengambilan garam yang tinggi menggalakan penangkungan air. Mengurangkan pengambilan garam bermakna badan anda menangkung sedikit air. Ini bermakna anda kurang berat yang disebabkan air.
AMBIL SARAPAN PAGI
Anda juga boleh menurunkan berat badan dengan pengambilan sarapan pagi. Menurut satu kajian, mereka yang tidak mengambil sarapan pagi lebih cenderung untuk gemuk berbanding dengan mereka yang mengambilnya. Bagaimana ia terjadi? Sarapan pagi menstabilkan hormone dan paras gula di dalam darah. Kadar metabolsima juga meningkat untuk membakar kalori.
MAKANLAH DENGAN PERLAHAN-LAHAN
Nikmatilah makanan dengan perlahan-lahan dan jangan gopoh. Kerana apabila kita makan secara perlahan-lahan, tubuh akan menghantar isyarat menunjukan kepuasan.
KUNYAH MAKANAN KEPADA CEBISAN LEBIH KECIL
Kunyahlah makanan kepada cebisan lebih kecil sebelum menelan kerana dengan cara ini ia lebih mudah dihadam.
Biar makan kerap dengan kuantiti yang sedikit daripada makan hanya sekali, dua tetapi dengan kuantiti yang banyak.
cuba ye..
Makanan memberi kita tenaga dan bila kita menggunakan tenaga kurang dari apa yang kita ambil, tubuh akan terkejut. Tubuh akan mula membakar 'muscle'(otot) untuk menggantikan makanan. Ini menyebabkan kadar metabolisma tubuh menjadi rendah. Bila anda tidak tahan berlapar, pada kebiasanya anda akan makan dengan lebih banyak. Pada masa ini, walaupun tahap pengambilan makanan anda telah kembali ke paras normal, tetapi metabolisma tubuh masih lagi rendah. Ini menyebabkan ia tidak membakar kalori pada tahap yang sama lagi
AMBIL SESUATU YANG PAHIT SEBELUM MAKAN
Minumlah kopi dan kumur beberapa saat sebelum makan. Cara ini menyebabkan tekak merasa pahit dan menghantar isyarat melalui otak bagi menggalakan rembesan enzim dan asid HCL. Kekurangan enzim dan asid HCL di dalam perut boleh menyebabkan ketidakcekapan penghadaman.
MINUM 8 GELAS AIR SEHARI
Air mengurangkan selera makan anda secara semulajadi dan membantu badan memetabolisma simpanan lemak di dalam tubuh. Sebelum makan makanan yang berat-berat, cuba minum air, pasti anda tidak akan makan dengan banyak.
ELAKKAN MINUM MINUMAN YANG BERGAS
Minuman bergas biasanya mengandungi 7-8 sudu gula dan tidak baik untuk kesihatan tubuh.
KURANGKAN PENGAMBILAN GARAM
Pengambilan garam yang tinggi menggalakan penangkungan air. Mengurangkan pengambilan garam bermakna badan anda menangkung sedikit air. Ini bermakna anda kurang berat yang disebabkan air.
AMBIL SARAPAN PAGI
Anda juga boleh menurunkan berat badan dengan pengambilan sarapan pagi. Menurut satu kajian, mereka yang tidak mengambil sarapan pagi lebih cenderung untuk gemuk berbanding dengan mereka yang mengambilnya. Bagaimana ia terjadi? Sarapan pagi menstabilkan hormone dan paras gula di dalam darah. Kadar metabolsima juga meningkat untuk membakar kalori.
MAKANLAH DENGAN PERLAHAN-LAHAN
Nikmatilah makanan dengan perlahan-lahan dan jangan gopoh. Kerana apabila kita makan secara perlahan-lahan, tubuh akan menghantar isyarat menunjukan kepuasan.
KUNYAH MAKANAN KEPADA CEBISAN LEBIH KECIL
Kunyahlah makanan kepada cebisan lebih kecil sebelum menelan kerana dengan cara ini ia lebih mudah dihadam.
Biar makan kerap dengan kuantiti yang sedikit daripada makan hanya sekali, dua tetapi dengan kuantiti yang banyak.
cuba ye..
Monday, August 03, 2009
Nak Kempiskan Perut?
[1] Minyak Zaitun
Tambahkan 2 sudu makan minyak zaitun ke dalam
masakan yang berminyak, bersantan, berlemak atau
berkolesterol tinggi seperti kambing, lembu, kerbau,
udang dan sebagainya.
Dengan kaedah ini, semua lemak akan menjadi sisa
tanpa diserap ke dalam badan. Ia juga boleh menghilangkan
perut buncit, lemak serta mengatasi masalah berat badan.
[2] Limau Kasturi + Kapur Makan
Bentuk perut yang buncit memang jelek dipandang mata.
Malah agak sukar pula untuk menggayakan fesyen terkini.
Bagi yang telah mencuba pelbagai cara untuk menghilangkan
lemak/ selulit di kawasan perut, bolehlah mencuba petua ini.
Ambil beberapa biji limau kasturi dan ambil jusnya. Perahkan
ke dalam kapur makan. Gaul rata dan sapulah ke bahagian perut yang buncit.
Apa yang penting, anda kena rajin melakukannya setiap hari
dan lihatlah hasilnya!
Tambahkan 2 sudu makan minyak zaitun ke dalam
masakan yang berminyak, bersantan, berlemak atau
berkolesterol tinggi seperti kambing, lembu, kerbau,
udang dan sebagainya.
Dengan kaedah ini, semua lemak akan menjadi sisa
tanpa diserap ke dalam badan. Ia juga boleh menghilangkan
perut buncit, lemak serta mengatasi masalah berat badan.
[2] Limau Kasturi + Kapur Makan
Bentuk perut yang buncit memang jelek dipandang mata.
Malah agak sukar pula untuk menggayakan fesyen terkini.
Bagi yang telah mencuba pelbagai cara untuk menghilangkan
lemak/ selulit di kawasan perut, bolehlah mencuba petua ini.
Ambil beberapa biji limau kasturi dan ambil jusnya. Perahkan
ke dalam kapur makan. Gaul rata dan sapulah ke bahagian perut yang buncit.
Apa yang penting, anda kena rajin melakukannya setiap hari
dan lihatlah hasilnya!
Why have Aspirin by your bedside ?
ABOUT HEART ATTACKS
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 an heart attack.
The majority of 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 neighbour or a family member who lives very close by and state "HEART ATTACK!!!" and that you have taken 2 ASPIRINS
Take a seat on a chair or sofa and wait for their arrival and .....
DO NOT LIE DOWN !!!
A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after receiving this e-mail,
sends it to 10 people, probably a life can be saved!
I have already shared the information!!! What about you?
Foward this message : IT MAY SAVE LIVES !!! !!!
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 an heart attack.
The majority of 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 neighbour or a family member who lives very close by and state "HEART ATTACK!!!" and that you have taken 2 ASPIRINS
Take a seat on a chair or sofa and wait for their arrival and .....
DO NOT LIE DOWN !!!
A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after receiving this e-mail,
sends it to 10 people, probably a life can be saved!
I have already shared the information!!! What about you?
Foward this message : IT MAY SAVE LIVES !!! !!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Fitness tips
Time to get fit...
Maintaining a 'keep fit' lifestyle doesn't have to mean slogging it out in a sweaty gym. Just boosting your levels of general daily activity will reap big rewards in improved health and energy.
Maintaining a 'keep fit' lifestyle doesn't have to mean slogging it out in a sweaty gym. Just boosting your levels of general daily activity will reap big rewards in improved health and energy.
Dental health tips for over 50s
There is no truth in the rumour that tooth loss is an inevitable part of ageing. The majority of people now turn 50 with many, if not all, of their own teeth. Dentistry in the 2000s provides many effective ways to repair and replace your teeth and restore your appearance. Today, treatment concentrates on prevention of dental disease. This means that you can keep your teeth for life, and they no longer need to have large unsightly fillings.
It is most important to visit your dentist at recommended intervals which suit your dental condition and age, to screen for dental disease and more serious diseases of the mouth.
Tell your dentist about any general health problems and any medication you are taking as this may affect your dental health and treatment.
Nowadays, dental decay is often a problem for the mature adult. To prevent decay of the necks of the teeth near your gums, pay strict attention to tooth brushing (at least twice a day, especially after meals) and use dental floss between the teeth to remove plaque which causes gum disease.
In addition to using a fluoride toothpaste, your dentist may be able to recommend a special toothpaste for sensitive areas on your teeth.
A healthy, balanced diet with avoidance of sweet food and drink between meals is important to prevent the need for dental fillings or tooth loss.
Often, you will need advice from your dentist about dry mouth. If your mouth gets dry, lemon rind, an olive pit or a small object held in the mouth may stimulate the saliva. Sugarless chewing gum may also do this but do not suck lollies. If dry mouth persists, see your dentist.
Never place an aspirin or other painkiller against a sore tooth as this will burn the gum. These preparations are meant to be swallowed for pain relief. If in pain, see your dentist immediately.
A smear of petroleum jelly or similar preparation should be used if you experience persistently cracked lips. Apply a sunblock for outdoor activities.
If you have full dentures, clean your mouth and dentures thoroughly each day and have both checked by your dentist every few years.
It is most important to visit your dentist at recommended intervals which suit your dental condition and age, to screen for dental disease and more serious diseases of the mouth.
Tell your dentist about any general health problems and any medication you are taking as this may affect your dental health and treatment.
Nowadays, dental decay is often a problem for the mature adult. To prevent decay of the necks of the teeth near your gums, pay strict attention to tooth brushing (at least twice a day, especially after meals) and use dental floss between the teeth to remove plaque which causes gum disease.
In addition to using a fluoride toothpaste, your dentist may be able to recommend a special toothpaste for sensitive areas on your teeth.
A healthy, balanced diet with avoidance of sweet food and drink between meals is important to prevent the need for dental fillings or tooth loss.
Often, you will need advice from your dentist about dry mouth. If your mouth gets dry, lemon rind, an olive pit or a small object held in the mouth may stimulate the saliva. Sugarless chewing gum may also do this but do not suck lollies. If dry mouth persists, see your dentist.
Never place an aspirin or other painkiller against a sore tooth as this will burn the gum. These preparations are meant to be swallowed for pain relief. If in pain, see your dentist immediately.
A smear of petroleum jelly or similar preparation should be used if you experience persistently cracked lips. Apply a sunblock for outdoor activities.
If you have full dentures, clean your mouth and dentures thoroughly each day and have both checked by your dentist every few years.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
NEEDLE CAN SAVE THE LIFE
True nor not, this is info........
NEEDLE CAN SAVE THE LIFE OF A STROKE PATIENT
From a Chinese Professor .
Keep a syringe or needle in your home to do this... It's amazing and an unconventional way of recovering from stroke, read it through it can help somebody one day.
This is amazing. Please keep this very handy. Excellent tips. Do take a minute to read this. You'll never know, ones life may depend on you.
My father was paralysed and later died from the result of a stroke. I wish I knew about this first aid before. When stroke strikes, the capillaries in the brain will gradually burst. When a stroke occurs, stay calm.
No matter where the victim is, do not move him/her. Because, if moved, the capillaries will burst..
Help the victim to sit up where he/she is to prevent him/her from falling over again and then the blood letting can begin .
If you have in your home an injection syringe that would be the best.
Otherwise, a sewing needle or a straight pin will do.
1. Place the needle/pin over fire to sterilize it and then use it to prick the tip of all ......10 fingers.
2. There are no specific acupuncture points, just prick about an mm from the fingernail.
3. Prick till blood comes out.
4. If blood does not start to drip, then squeeze with your fingers.
5. When all 10 digits is bleeding, wait a few minutes then the victim will regain consciousness.
6. If the victim's mouth is crooked , then pull on his ears until they are red.
7. Then prick each earlobe twice until two drops of blood comes from each earlobe.
After a few minutes the victim should regain consciousness.
Wait till the victim regains his normal state without any abnormal symptoms then take him to the hospital.
Otherwise, if he was taken in the ambulance in a hurry to the hospital, the bumpy trip will cause all the capillaries in his brain to burst.
If he could save his life, barely managing to walk, then it is by the grace of his ancestors. 'I learned about letting blood to save life from Chinese traditional doctor, Ha Bu Ting, who lives in Sun Juke.
Furthermore, I had practical experience with it. Therefore, I can say this method is 100% effective.
In 1979, I was teaching in Fung Gaap College in Tai Chung.
One afternoon, I was teaching a class when another teacher came running to my classroom and said in panting, 'Ms Liu, come quick, our supervisor has had a stroke !'. I immediately went to the 3rd floor. When I saw our supervisor, Mr. Chen Fu Tien, his colour was off, his speech was slurred , his mouth was crooked - all the symptoms of a stroke.
I immediately asked one of the practicum students to go to the pharmacy outside the school to buy a syringe, which I used to prick Mr. Chen's 10 fingers tips.
When all 10 fingers were bleeding (each with a pea-sized drop of blood), after a few minutes, Mr.Chen's face regained its colour and his eyes' spirit returned,
But his mouth was still crooked . So I pulled on his ears to fill them with blood . When his ears became red , I pricked his right earlobe twice to let out two drops of blood . When both earlobes had two drops of blood each , a miracle happened .
Within 3-5 minutes the shape of his mouth returned to normal and his speech became clear.
We let him rest for a while and have a cup of hot tea , then we helped him go down the stairs, drove him to Wei Wah Hospital . He rested one night and was released the next day to return to school to teach.. Everything worked normally. There were no ill after effects.
On the other hand, the usual stroke victim usually suffers Irreparable bursting of the brain capillaries on the way to the hospital. As a result, these victims never recover.' Therefore, stroke is the second cause of death. The lucky ones will stay alive but can remain paralysed for life.
It is such a horrible thing to happen in ones life.
If we can all remember this blood letting method and start the life saving process immediately, in a short time, the victim will be revived and regain 100% normality.
IF POSSIBLE PLEASE FORWARD THIS AFTER READING . YOU NEVER KNOW IT MAY HELP SAVE A LIFE FROM STROKE
NEEDLE CAN SAVE THE LIFE OF A STROKE PATIENT
From a Chinese Professor .
Keep a syringe or needle in your home to do this... It's amazing and an unconventional way of recovering from stroke, read it through it can help somebody one day.
This is amazing. Please keep this very handy. Excellent tips. Do take a minute to read this. You'll never know, ones life may depend on you.
My father was paralysed and later died from the result of a stroke. I wish I knew about this first aid before. When stroke strikes, the capillaries in the brain will gradually burst. When a stroke occurs, stay calm.
No matter where the victim is, do not move him/her. Because, if moved, the capillaries will burst..
Help the victim to sit up where he/she is to prevent him/her from falling over again and then the blood letting can begin .
If you have in your home an injection syringe that would be the best.
Otherwise, a sewing needle or a straight pin will do.
1. Place the needle/pin over fire to sterilize it and then use it to prick the tip of all ......10 fingers.
2. There are no specific acupuncture points, just prick about an mm from the fingernail.
3. Prick till blood comes out.
4. If blood does not start to drip, then squeeze with your fingers.
5. When all 10 digits is bleeding, wait a few minutes then the victim will regain consciousness.
6. If the victim's mouth is crooked , then pull on his ears until they are red.
7. Then prick each earlobe twice until two drops of blood comes from each earlobe.
After a few minutes the victim should regain consciousness.
Wait till the victim regains his normal state without any abnormal symptoms then take him to the hospital.
Otherwise, if he was taken in the ambulance in a hurry to the hospital, the bumpy trip will cause all the capillaries in his brain to burst.
If he could save his life, barely managing to walk, then it is by the grace of his ancestors. 'I learned about letting blood to save life from Chinese traditional doctor, Ha Bu Ting, who lives in Sun Juke.
Furthermore, I had practical experience with it. Therefore, I can say this method is 100% effective.
In 1979, I was teaching in Fung Gaap College in Tai Chung.
One afternoon, I was teaching a class when another teacher came running to my classroom and said in panting, 'Ms Liu, come quick, our supervisor has had a stroke !'. I immediately went to the 3rd floor. When I saw our supervisor, Mr. Chen Fu Tien, his colour was off, his speech was slurred , his mouth was crooked - all the symptoms of a stroke.
I immediately asked one of the practicum students to go to the pharmacy outside the school to buy a syringe, which I used to prick Mr. Chen's 10 fingers tips.
When all 10 fingers were bleeding (each with a pea-sized drop of blood), after a few minutes, Mr.Chen's face regained its colour and his eyes' spirit returned,
But his mouth was still crooked . So I pulled on his ears to fill them with blood . When his ears became red , I pricked his right earlobe twice to let out two drops of blood . When both earlobes had two drops of blood each , a miracle happened .
Within 3-5 minutes the shape of his mouth returned to normal and his speech became clear.
We let him rest for a while and have a cup of hot tea , then we helped him go down the stairs, drove him to Wei Wah Hospital . He rested one night and was released the next day to return to school to teach.. Everything worked normally. There were no ill after effects.
On the other hand, the usual stroke victim usually suffers Irreparable bursting of the brain capillaries on the way to the hospital. As a result, these victims never recover.' Therefore, stroke is the second cause of death. The lucky ones will stay alive but can remain paralysed for life.
It is such a horrible thing to happen in ones life.
If we can all remember this blood letting method and start the life saving process immediately, in a short time, the victim will be revived and regain 100% normality.
IF POSSIBLE PLEASE FORWARD THIS AFTER READING . YOU NEVER KNOW IT MAY HELP SAVE A LIFE FROM STROKE
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
10 Principles for Peaceful Life
1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked:
Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, i.e. our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently undermines the Intelligence and Creativity that is only attributed to Allah. Allah has created each one of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because Allah has made each one of us different, with different personalities. Be patient with one another, and mind your own business and you will keep your peace.
2. Forgive And Forget:
This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind, but also challenging to achieve. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insult us or harm us. We nurture grievances resulting in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. We further aggravate stress in ourselves by remembering, and reminding ourselves of the very persons that caused us harm. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive, forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.
3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:
This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless; they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving for their recognition? Do your duties ethically and sincerely, and only seek the pleasure of Allah through Salah and Ibadah.
4. Do Not Be Jealous:
We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbour whose business is only a one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you be jealous? No. Remember, a person's life is shaped by their destiny, which becomes their reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. And if you are destined to be poor, then no matter what you do, you will only be what you are destined to be. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind.
5. Change Yourself:
If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.
6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:
Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.
7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:
We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, and introspection. It will prevent you from thinking of matters that upset you. An uncluttered mind is a peaceful mind.
8. Make Regular Dhikr:
Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. Try it yourself. If you do tasbih, dhikr, whenever you are free, your mind will be at peace during the day. Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.
9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:
An empty mind is the devil's workshop. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile and negative thoughts will not plague your mind. Actively follow a hobby, something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God's name.
10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:
Do not waste time in protracted wondering, "Should I or shouldn't I?" You can never plan enough because you can never fully anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done now. It does not matter if you fail the first time, so long as you don't leave it for tomorrow. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen. Why cry over spilt milk?
Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, i.e. our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently undermines the Intelligence and Creativity that is only attributed to Allah. Allah has created each one of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because Allah has made each one of us different, with different personalities. Be patient with one another, and mind your own business and you will keep your peace.
2. Forgive And Forget:
This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind, but also challenging to achieve. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insult us or harm us. We nurture grievances resulting in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. We further aggravate stress in ourselves by remembering, and reminding ourselves of the very persons that caused us harm. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive, forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.
3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:
This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless; they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving for their recognition? Do your duties ethically and sincerely, and only seek the pleasure of Allah through Salah and Ibadah.
4. Do Not Be Jealous:
We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbour whose business is only a one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you be jealous? No. Remember, a person's life is shaped by their destiny, which becomes their reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. And if you are destined to be poor, then no matter what you do, you will only be what you are destined to be. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind.
5. Change Yourself:
If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.
6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:
Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.
7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:
We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, and introspection. It will prevent you from thinking of matters that upset you. An uncluttered mind is a peaceful mind.
8. Make Regular Dhikr:
Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. Try it yourself. If you do tasbih, dhikr, whenever you are free, your mind will be at peace during the day. Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.
9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:
An empty mind is the devil's workshop. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile and negative thoughts will not plague your mind. Actively follow a hobby, something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God's name.
10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:
Do not waste time in protracted wondering, "Should I or shouldn't I?" You can never plan enough because you can never fully anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done now. It does not matter if you fail the first time, so long as you don't leave it for tomorrow. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen. Why cry over spilt milk?
Friday, June 19, 2009
Senaman usia emas
Oleh Ziauddin Sharuddin
(Sumber : Berita Harian - www.bharian.com.my)
USIA emas bagi kebanyakan orang bermakna tubuh menjadi lesu dan tidak bermaya serta tidak boleh berdiri lama kerana kaki sakit.
Bagaimanapun dari semasa ke semasa, laporan media massa mengenai perlumbaan berjalan kaki atau maraton yang turut disertai peserta veteran berusia 70 tahun, membuktikan anggapan itu tidak boleh diterima sepenuhnya.
Mengapa segelintir warga emas tetap cergas dan boleh menyertai kegiatan sukan yang bagi sesetengah orang muda pun tidak mampu dilakukan.
Ini yang menyebabkan mengekalkan keadaan fizikal dalam keadaan baik dengan membuat beberapa bentuk latihan senaman membolehkan sendi, tulang, otot, tendon dan ligamen manusia, lebih bersedia apabila memasuki usia emas.
Terdapat banyak bukti bahawa senaman yang dilakukan secara konsisten adalah ubat terbaik untuk mencegah menghidapi penyakit.
Antara keadaan yang sering dialami warga emas ialah masalah terjatuh yang menyebabkan kecederaan serius, terutama keretakan pergelangan tangan dan pangkal paha.
Ini yang menyebabkan senaman penting kerana kegiatan fizikal mengurangkan risiko terjatuh dengan menjadikan sendi terus berfungsi dengan baik serta memantapkan kekuatan, keseimbangan dan penyelarasan otot.
Selain memastikan terus berdikari dan bergerak tanpa masalah, senaman memperlahankan proses osteoporosis, suatu keadaan yang sering berlaku di kalangan wanita, berbanding lelaki yang menyebabkan tulang menjadi semakin nipis dan mudah patah.
Warga emas perlu cergas dan aktif, tetapi ini memerlukan tulang yang kuat untuk mengelakkan menghadapi masalah keretakan tulang apabila terjatuh.
Oleh itu, tidak menghairankan dalam perlumbaan berjalan kaki dan maraton, sama ada dalam negara atau luar negara, ada peserta warga emas berumur 70 tahun.
Warga emas yang ingin mengikuti jejak langkah segelintir rakan mereka yang istimewa ini tidak boleh memaksa diri kerana perbuatan itu membahayakan diri, apatah apabila sudah lama tidak aktif.
Bagaimanapun, ini tidak bermakna warga emas boleh menyerah kalah begitu saja kerana masih belum terlewat untuk memulakan program kecergasan terancang dengan perkara pertama perlu dilakukan ialah mendapatkan nasihat doktor.
Selepas mendapat lampu hijau doktor, senaman boleh dilakukan dengan berhati-hati. Perlu ingat bahawa pada usia lebih tua, tubuh tidak boleh dipaksa untuk melakukan aktiviti fizikal seperti yang diinginkan.
Sebagai permulaan, kegiatan seperti berjalan kaki dan berenang sesuai dilakukan, tetapi apa pun kegiatan yang dipilih, ia akan menyebabkan keadaan seperti kurang bernafas sedikit dan letih, tetapi bukan hingga termengah-mengah dan tubuh menjadi lembik.
Bekerja terlalu kuat dalam keadaan tubuh tidak cukup cergas membahayakan diri. Pendekatan terbaik adalah dengan meningkatkan kegiatan senaman secara beransur-ansur.
Sebagai contoh, jarak atau masa berjalan kaki boleh ditambah mengikut kemampuan diri dengan matlamat akhir ialah bersenam dalam tempoh 20 minit secara berterusan sekurang-kurang dua kali seminggu.
Apabila umur semakin meningkat, otot mengambil masa lebih lama untuk pulih daripada senaman. Kadang-kadang rasa kejang boleh berlaku dalam tempoh satu atau dua hari selepas senaman dan jika mengalami kecederaan, tempoh sembuh mengambil masa lebih lama.
Cara terbaik melakukan senaman ialah dengan menjadikan kegiatan ini sebagai sebahagian gaya hidup seperti berjalan kaki atau menunggang basikal menggantikan memandu kereta ke tempat berdekatan seperti kedai runcit dan jika menaiki bas, berhenti di perhentian yang jauh sedikit dari rumah.
Menggunakan tangga berbanding menaiki lif adalah senaman terbaik kerana jantung, paru-paru dan otot dikerah untuk bekerja.
Bagaimanapun, kegiatan ini tidak sesuai dilakukan jika simptom seperti sakit dada dan kesukaran bernafas atau lutut dan pangkal paha berasa sakit.
(Sumber : Berita Harian - www.bharian.com.my)
USIA emas bagi kebanyakan orang bermakna tubuh menjadi lesu dan tidak bermaya serta tidak boleh berdiri lama kerana kaki sakit.
Bagaimanapun dari semasa ke semasa, laporan media massa mengenai perlumbaan berjalan kaki atau maraton yang turut disertai peserta veteran berusia 70 tahun, membuktikan anggapan itu tidak boleh diterima sepenuhnya.
Mengapa segelintir warga emas tetap cergas dan boleh menyertai kegiatan sukan yang bagi sesetengah orang muda pun tidak mampu dilakukan.
Ini yang menyebabkan mengekalkan keadaan fizikal dalam keadaan baik dengan membuat beberapa bentuk latihan senaman membolehkan sendi, tulang, otot, tendon dan ligamen manusia, lebih bersedia apabila memasuki usia emas.
Terdapat banyak bukti bahawa senaman yang dilakukan secara konsisten adalah ubat terbaik untuk mencegah menghidapi penyakit.
Antara keadaan yang sering dialami warga emas ialah masalah terjatuh yang menyebabkan kecederaan serius, terutama keretakan pergelangan tangan dan pangkal paha.
Ini yang menyebabkan senaman penting kerana kegiatan fizikal mengurangkan risiko terjatuh dengan menjadikan sendi terus berfungsi dengan baik serta memantapkan kekuatan, keseimbangan dan penyelarasan otot.
Selain memastikan terus berdikari dan bergerak tanpa masalah, senaman memperlahankan proses osteoporosis, suatu keadaan yang sering berlaku di kalangan wanita, berbanding lelaki yang menyebabkan tulang menjadi semakin nipis dan mudah patah.
Warga emas perlu cergas dan aktif, tetapi ini memerlukan tulang yang kuat untuk mengelakkan menghadapi masalah keretakan tulang apabila terjatuh.
Oleh itu, tidak menghairankan dalam perlumbaan berjalan kaki dan maraton, sama ada dalam negara atau luar negara, ada peserta warga emas berumur 70 tahun.
Warga emas yang ingin mengikuti jejak langkah segelintir rakan mereka yang istimewa ini tidak boleh memaksa diri kerana perbuatan itu membahayakan diri, apatah apabila sudah lama tidak aktif.
Bagaimanapun, ini tidak bermakna warga emas boleh menyerah kalah begitu saja kerana masih belum terlewat untuk memulakan program kecergasan terancang dengan perkara pertama perlu dilakukan ialah mendapatkan nasihat doktor.
Selepas mendapat lampu hijau doktor, senaman boleh dilakukan dengan berhati-hati. Perlu ingat bahawa pada usia lebih tua, tubuh tidak boleh dipaksa untuk melakukan aktiviti fizikal seperti yang diinginkan.
Sebagai permulaan, kegiatan seperti berjalan kaki dan berenang sesuai dilakukan, tetapi apa pun kegiatan yang dipilih, ia akan menyebabkan keadaan seperti kurang bernafas sedikit dan letih, tetapi bukan hingga termengah-mengah dan tubuh menjadi lembik.
Bekerja terlalu kuat dalam keadaan tubuh tidak cukup cergas membahayakan diri. Pendekatan terbaik adalah dengan meningkatkan kegiatan senaman secara beransur-ansur.
Sebagai contoh, jarak atau masa berjalan kaki boleh ditambah mengikut kemampuan diri dengan matlamat akhir ialah bersenam dalam tempoh 20 minit secara berterusan sekurang-kurang dua kali seminggu.
Apabila umur semakin meningkat, otot mengambil masa lebih lama untuk pulih daripada senaman. Kadang-kadang rasa kejang boleh berlaku dalam tempoh satu atau dua hari selepas senaman dan jika mengalami kecederaan, tempoh sembuh mengambil masa lebih lama.
Cara terbaik melakukan senaman ialah dengan menjadikan kegiatan ini sebagai sebahagian gaya hidup seperti berjalan kaki atau menunggang basikal menggantikan memandu kereta ke tempat berdekatan seperti kedai runcit dan jika menaiki bas, berhenti di perhentian yang jauh sedikit dari rumah.
Menggunakan tangga berbanding menaiki lif adalah senaman terbaik kerana jantung, paru-paru dan otot dikerah untuk bekerja.
Bagaimanapun, kegiatan ini tidak sesuai dilakukan jika simptom seperti sakit dada dan kesukaran bernafas atau lutut dan pangkal paha berasa sakit.
Kolesterol
Kolesterol ialah bahan berlemak (lipid) yang merupakan sebahagian daripada membran luar sel dalam badan haiwan. Ia juga ditemui dalam edaran darah manusia. Dua sumber utama kolesterol dalam darah diperoleh daripada pemakanan dan pengeluaran hati.
Kolesterol pemakanan datang daripada daging, ayam, ikan dan produk tenusu. Selepas makan, kolesterol diserap oleh usus ke dalam peredaran darah dan diselaputi oleh protein. Kolesterol bersalut protein ni dipanggil chylomicron.
Hati mampu menyingkirkan kolesterol daripada peredaran darah dan juga menghasilkan kolesterol serta merembeskan kolesterol ke dalam peredaran darah. Selepas makan, hati mengeluarkan chylomicron daripada peredaran darah. Di antara waktu makan, hati menghasilkan dan merembeskan kolesterol kembali ke dalam peredaran darah.
Kolesterol tidak boleh larut dalam darah kecuali jika ia bergabung dengan protein khas yang dipanggil lipoprotein. Kolesterol yang dirembeskan oleh hati ke dalam darah boleh bergabung dengan lipoprotein ketumpatan amat rendah (VLDL) atau lipoprotein ketumpatan tinggi (HDL).
Kolesterol LDL yang terhasil daripada metabolisme kolesterol VLDL dalam aliran darah, dikenali sebagai kolesterol ‘jahat’ manakala kolesterol HDL dikenali sebagai kolesterol baik.
Kolestrol penyebab serangan jantung
Seseorang individu terdedah kepada serangan jantung bila dia mempunyai kolesterol LDL yang lebih tinggi daripada kolesterol HDL.
Lipoprotein LDL menyebabkan kolesterol melekat pada dinding arteri, menyebabkan pembentukan bahan keras dan tebal yang dipanggil plak kolesterol. Lama-kelamaan, plak kolesterol menyebabkan dinding arteri menebal dan saluran arteri semakin sempit, satu proses yang dipanggil atherosclerosis.
Arteri koronari membekalkan darah dan oksigen kepada otot jantung. Bila arteri koronari menyempit disebabkan atherosclerosis, ia tidak mampu membekalkan darah dan oksigen secukupnya kepada otot jantung. Kekurangan oksigen ke otot jantung menyebabkan dada sakit, juga ketulan darah dalam arteri yang menyebabkan saluran itu tersumbat dan membawa kepada kematian otot jantung (serangan jantung).
Zarah kolesterol HDL menghalang proses atherosclerosis dengan menarik kolesterol daripada dinding arteri dan menyingkirkannya melalui hati, untuk dibuang menerusi hempedu. Ia juga mengganggu pengumpulan kolesterol pada dinding arteri oleh zarah kolesterol LDL. Dari Wikipedia Bahasa Melayu, ensiklopedia bebas
Kolesterol pemakanan datang daripada daging, ayam, ikan dan produk tenusu. Selepas makan, kolesterol diserap oleh usus ke dalam peredaran darah dan diselaputi oleh protein. Kolesterol bersalut protein ni dipanggil chylomicron.
Hati mampu menyingkirkan kolesterol daripada peredaran darah dan juga menghasilkan kolesterol serta merembeskan kolesterol ke dalam peredaran darah. Selepas makan, hati mengeluarkan chylomicron daripada peredaran darah. Di antara waktu makan, hati menghasilkan dan merembeskan kolesterol kembali ke dalam peredaran darah.
Kolesterol tidak boleh larut dalam darah kecuali jika ia bergabung dengan protein khas yang dipanggil lipoprotein. Kolesterol yang dirembeskan oleh hati ke dalam darah boleh bergabung dengan lipoprotein ketumpatan amat rendah (VLDL) atau lipoprotein ketumpatan tinggi (HDL).
Kolesterol LDL yang terhasil daripada metabolisme kolesterol VLDL dalam aliran darah, dikenali sebagai kolesterol ‘jahat’ manakala kolesterol HDL dikenali sebagai kolesterol baik.
Kolestrol penyebab serangan jantung
Seseorang individu terdedah kepada serangan jantung bila dia mempunyai kolesterol LDL yang lebih tinggi daripada kolesterol HDL.
Lipoprotein LDL menyebabkan kolesterol melekat pada dinding arteri, menyebabkan pembentukan bahan keras dan tebal yang dipanggil plak kolesterol. Lama-kelamaan, plak kolesterol menyebabkan dinding arteri menebal dan saluran arteri semakin sempit, satu proses yang dipanggil atherosclerosis.
Arteri koronari membekalkan darah dan oksigen kepada otot jantung. Bila arteri koronari menyempit disebabkan atherosclerosis, ia tidak mampu membekalkan darah dan oksigen secukupnya kepada otot jantung. Kekurangan oksigen ke otot jantung menyebabkan dada sakit, juga ketulan darah dalam arteri yang menyebabkan saluran itu tersumbat dan membawa kepada kematian otot jantung (serangan jantung).
Zarah kolesterol HDL menghalang proses atherosclerosis dengan menarik kolesterol daripada dinding arteri dan menyingkirkannya melalui hati, untuk dibuang menerusi hempedu. Ia juga mengganggu pengumpulan kolesterol pada dinding arteri oleh zarah kolesterol LDL. Dari Wikipedia Bahasa Melayu, ensiklopedia bebas
MAKANAN TURUNKAN KADAR KOLESTEROL
Bagi yang ingin menghindari masalah kolesterol ada baiknya jika anda mula mempertimbangkan makanan sihat antikolesterol. Berikut disenaraikan beberapa makanan terbaik yang boleh membantu menurunkan kadar kolesterol dan melindungi serta pembuluh darah anda.
Bubur gandum dan oat.
Oat mengandungi serat larut (soluble fiber) yang boleh menurunkan kolesterol tidak baik (LDL) anda. Soluble fiber juga boleh ditemui pada makanan lain seperti kacang buncis, epal, buah pir, barli dan buah prun. Serat yang larut diyakini mampu menurunkan penyerapan kolesterol dalam proses pencernaan anda. Mengambil 10 gram lebih serat larut setiap hari dapat menurunkan kadar LDL. Setiap 1 ½ cawan oat yang anda makan mengandungi 6 gram serat. Jika anda tambahkan buah-buahan seperti pisang, anda menambah 4 gram lebih serat.
Walnut, badam dan jenis-jenisnya
Pelbagai kajian menunjukkan walnut boleh menurunkan kolesterol dalam darah. Kacang ini mengandungi banyak asid lemak tak tepu (polysaturated fatty acids) yang dapat membuat pembuluh darah tetap sihat dan elastik. Kacang badam juga memiliki kebaikan yang tidak jauh berbeza. Penurunan kolesterol boleh anda rasakan selepas mengamalkan pemakanannya selama empat minggu.
Diet untuk menurunkan kolesterol dengan 20 peratus sumber kalori berasal dari walnut dikatakan dapat menurunkan kadar kolesterol LDL sehingga 12 peratus. Kekacang umumnya berkalori tinggi. Hanya dengan segenggam kekacang yang tidak melebihi 57 gram cukup memberi kebaikan untuk anda. Namun, harus anda ingat, jika anda mengambilnya dengan makanan lain, jangan berlebihan. Makan berlebihan boleh membuat anda kegemukan dan meningkatkan risiko serangan jantung.
Ikan dan asid lemak Omega-3
Banyak kajian yang dilakukan berkenaan dengan asid lemak omega-3 mengatakan bahawa ia mampu menurunkan kolesterol dalam badan. Asid lemak omega-3 mengatakan bahawa ia mampu menurunkan kolesterol dalam badan. Asid lemak omega-3 juga membantu jantung dengan pelbagai cara seperti menurunkan tekanan darah dan menekan risiko pembekuan darah. Pada pesakit yang sudah mengalami serangan jantung, minyak ikan atau asid lemak omega-3 dikatakan berkait secara signifikan dengan penurunan risiko kematian mendadak.
Para doktor biasanya menyarankan memakan ikan minimum dua kali seminggu. Antara sumber makanan yang kaya dengan omega-3 adalah seperti ikan makarel, ikan herring, sardine, tuna albacore dan tuna. Perlu diingati untuk mempertahankan faedah ikan bagi kesihatan, sebaiknya ikan dipanggang atau dibakar di dalam oven.
Minyak Zaitun.
Minyak zaitun mengandungi campuran antioksidan yang berpotensi untuk menekan kolesterol tanpa mengganggu kadar kolesterol baik (HDL) anda. Badan FDA menyarankan agar kita mengambil sekitar 23 gram minyak zaitun setiap hari untuk menjaga jantung agar tetap sihat. Cara terbaik menambah minyak zaitun di dalam menu anda adalah dengan mencampurkannya dengan sayuran, perencah basah atau mencampurkannya dengan cuka sebagai pelengkap salad. Anda juga boleh menyapu sedikit pada daging sebagai pengganti mentega.
Beberapa kajian menyarankan bahawa kesan minyak zaitun dalam penurunan kolesterol adalah lebih besar jika anda menggunakan minyak zaitun tulin. Minyak jenis ini tidak melalui proses pengolahan dan penambahan zat kimia yang diyakini mengandungi lebih banyak antioksidan yang menyihatkan.
Majalah Mingguan Wanita, Kelab diet, Bil:1289, 01-07 Ogos 2008, m/s 46.
Kelolaan Khairun Nisa Ishak.
Bubur gandum dan oat.
Oat mengandungi serat larut (soluble fiber) yang boleh menurunkan kolesterol tidak baik (LDL) anda. Soluble fiber juga boleh ditemui pada makanan lain seperti kacang buncis, epal, buah pir, barli dan buah prun. Serat yang larut diyakini mampu menurunkan penyerapan kolesterol dalam proses pencernaan anda. Mengambil 10 gram lebih serat larut setiap hari dapat menurunkan kadar LDL. Setiap 1 ½ cawan oat yang anda makan mengandungi 6 gram serat. Jika anda tambahkan buah-buahan seperti pisang, anda menambah 4 gram lebih serat.
Walnut, badam dan jenis-jenisnya
Pelbagai kajian menunjukkan walnut boleh menurunkan kolesterol dalam darah. Kacang ini mengandungi banyak asid lemak tak tepu (polysaturated fatty acids) yang dapat membuat pembuluh darah tetap sihat dan elastik. Kacang badam juga memiliki kebaikan yang tidak jauh berbeza. Penurunan kolesterol boleh anda rasakan selepas mengamalkan pemakanannya selama empat minggu.
Diet untuk menurunkan kolesterol dengan 20 peratus sumber kalori berasal dari walnut dikatakan dapat menurunkan kadar kolesterol LDL sehingga 12 peratus. Kekacang umumnya berkalori tinggi. Hanya dengan segenggam kekacang yang tidak melebihi 57 gram cukup memberi kebaikan untuk anda. Namun, harus anda ingat, jika anda mengambilnya dengan makanan lain, jangan berlebihan. Makan berlebihan boleh membuat anda kegemukan dan meningkatkan risiko serangan jantung.
Ikan dan asid lemak Omega-3
Banyak kajian yang dilakukan berkenaan dengan asid lemak omega-3 mengatakan bahawa ia mampu menurunkan kolesterol dalam badan. Asid lemak omega-3 mengatakan bahawa ia mampu menurunkan kolesterol dalam badan. Asid lemak omega-3 juga membantu jantung dengan pelbagai cara seperti menurunkan tekanan darah dan menekan risiko pembekuan darah. Pada pesakit yang sudah mengalami serangan jantung, minyak ikan atau asid lemak omega-3 dikatakan berkait secara signifikan dengan penurunan risiko kematian mendadak.
Para doktor biasanya menyarankan memakan ikan minimum dua kali seminggu. Antara sumber makanan yang kaya dengan omega-3 adalah seperti ikan makarel, ikan herring, sardine, tuna albacore dan tuna. Perlu diingati untuk mempertahankan faedah ikan bagi kesihatan, sebaiknya ikan dipanggang atau dibakar di dalam oven.
Minyak Zaitun.
Minyak zaitun mengandungi campuran antioksidan yang berpotensi untuk menekan kolesterol tanpa mengganggu kadar kolesterol baik (HDL) anda. Badan FDA menyarankan agar kita mengambil sekitar 23 gram minyak zaitun setiap hari untuk menjaga jantung agar tetap sihat. Cara terbaik menambah minyak zaitun di dalam menu anda adalah dengan mencampurkannya dengan sayuran, perencah basah atau mencampurkannya dengan cuka sebagai pelengkap salad. Anda juga boleh menyapu sedikit pada daging sebagai pengganti mentega.
Beberapa kajian menyarankan bahawa kesan minyak zaitun dalam penurunan kolesterol adalah lebih besar jika anda menggunakan minyak zaitun tulin. Minyak jenis ini tidak melalui proses pengolahan dan penambahan zat kimia yang diyakini mengandungi lebih banyak antioksidan yang menyihatkan.
Majalah Mingguan Wanita, Kelab diet, Bil:1289, 01-07 Ogos 2008, m/s 46.
Kelolaan Khairun Nisa Ishak.
Kunci Kesihatan Sepanjang Hayat
Apabila anda sakit, anda akan berjumpa doktor. Sudah tentu doktor akan memberi anda ubat. Anda makan ubat tersebut dengan harapan anda akan sihat semula. Beginilah bagaimana perjalanan perkhidmatan kesihatan sekarang, satu kitaran diagnosa dan preskrepsi.
Anda telah mendengarnya sebelum ini tetapi saya akan mengulanginya. Pencegahan lebih baik dari pengubatan. Namun anda mungkin tidak memberi perhatian kepadanya. Walau bagaimana pun sekiranya anda melihat dengan lebih dekat saranan doktor, ia akan membawa kepada kesimpulan bahawa mereka sebenarnya ingin mengesan sesuatu penyakit dengan lebih awal. Cuba renungkan. Renungkan bahawa makna sebenar pencegahan adalah menahan sesuatu dari berlaku.
Langkah pertama ke arah kesihatan yang lebih baik untuk menyedari bahawa tubuh anda memerlukan penjagaan. Perkara kedua ialah mendapatkan maklumat. Adalah sukar untuk menjaga tubuh anda sekiranya anda tidak tahu apa-apa mengenainya. Bagaimana anda boleh melawan musuh sekiranya anda tidak memahami kenapa dan bagaimana ia bertindak?
Tahukah anda bahawa setiap dari kita dibekalkan dengan sistem pertahanan yang mampu melindungi diri kita dari sebarang penyakit? Sistem yang kompleks ini dianugerahkan kepada kita oleh yang Maha Pencipta dan dikenali sebagai sistem imun tubuh. Sistem imun tubuh bekerja pada setiap saat tanpa henti bagi
melindungi diri kita dari serangan berbagai mikro organisma yang boleh menyebabkan berbagai jenis penyakit. Serangan tersebut bukan hanya datang dari luar malah dari dalam tubuh kita sendiri. Setiap hari kita berdepan dengan serangan mikro organisma yang terdiri dari berjuta jenis bakteria, beratus ribu jenis kulat, 130 lebih parasit dan lebih dari dua ribu jenis virus. Selain dari itu terdapat lebih dari dua ratus jenis sel kanser dan setiap dari kita terdedah
kepada serangannya. Justeru dalam setiap saat kehidupan kita, yang memisahkan kita dengan kematian adalah sistem imun. Jangkitan berulang atau jangkitan kronik, walaupun hanya demam selsema merupakan tanda sistem imun sudah mulai lemah. Adakah anda juga tahu bahawa sistem imun kita menjadi semakin lemah apabila usia kita semakin meningkat? Faktor yang melemahkan sistem imun termasuklah tidak cukup rihat, stres, makanan berproses, pertanian moden (makanan hilang khasiat), bahan kimia dalam persekitaran (racun perosak, racun rumput rumpai).Memperkasakan sistem imun merupakan langkah penting untuk membina pertahanan bagi melawan penyakit dan mengurangkan kemungkinan mendapat demam, selsema, kencing manis atau kanser dll.
Sistem imun yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik, sama ada terlebih atau terkurang tindakbalas, boleh membawa kepada berbagai jenis penyakit. Sebagai contoh,
terlebih tindakbalas terhadap ancaman dari dalam boleh membawa kepada penyakit yang dikategorikan sebagai penyakit auto-imun seperti diabetes jenis 1,
artritis reumatoid, slerosis berganda dan lupus. Terkurang tindakbalas terhadap ancaman dari dalam boleh membawa kepada penyakit seperti kanser, HIV,
hepatitis dan kayap. Terlebih tindakbalas terhadap ancaman luar boleh membawa kepada penyakit di bawah kategori alahan seperti rinitis, lelah, ekzema dan sinusitis. Terkurang tindakbalas terhadap ancaman luar boleh membawa kepada infeksi.
Memperkasakan sistem imun merupakan pelaburan terbaik untuk kehidupan yang lebih panjang dan kesihatan sepanjang hayat. Ramai yang percaya bahawa makanan seimbang boleh membantu kita mengekalkan kesihatan. Apa yang sebenarnya anda faham mengenai makanan seimbang? Renungkan fakta berikut:
* Di abad ini terdapat lebih 75,000 bahan kimia sintetik dalam persekitaran, yang tidak pernah wujud sebelum 1940.
* Buah-buahan biasanya dipetik ketika belum masak, ini membuatkan nutrien yang tak ternilai belum sempat terhasil. Selepas dipetik, proses tersebut terhenti.
* Sayur-sayuran dicemari racun makhluk perosak. Perlu dibersih berulang kali untuk membuang racun dan proses ini membuatkan nutrien hilang.
* Antibiotik dan hormon pertumbuhan digunakan dalam penghasilan daging, ayam dan hasil tenusu.
* Makanan diproses dengan menggunakan pewarna tiruan, perisa tiruan dan bahan pengawet.
* Udara dan sumber air juga turut tercemar.
Adakah anda masih percaya yang anda boleh mendapatkan makanan seimbang?
Anda telah mendengarnya sebelum ini tetapi saya akan mengulanginya. Pencegahan lebih baik dari pengubatan. Namun anda mungkin tidak memberi perhatian kepadanya. Walau bagaimana pun sekiranya anda melihat dengan lebih dekat saranan doktor, ia akan membawa kepada kesimpulan bahawa mereka sebenarnya ingin mengesan sesuatu penyakit dengan lebih awal. Cuba renungkan. Renungkan bahawa makna sebenar pencegahan adalah menahan sesuatu dari berlaku.
Langkah pertama ke arah kesihatan yang lebih baik untuk menyedari bahawa tubuh anda memerlukan penjagaan. Perkara kedua ialah mendapatkan maklumat. Adalah sukar untuk menjaga tubuh anda sekiranya anda tidak tahu apa-apa mengenainya. Bagaimana anda boleh melawan musuh sekiranya anda tidak memahami kenapa dan bagaimana ia bertindak?
Tahukah anda bahawa setiap dari kita dibekalkan dengan sistem pertahanan yang mampu melindungi diri kita dari sebarang penyakit? Sistem yang kompleks ini dianugerahkan kepada kita oleh yang Maha Pencipta dan dikenali sebagai sistem imun tubuh. Sistem imun tubuh bekerja pada setiap saat tanpa henti bagi
melindungi diri kita dari serangan berbagai mikro organisma yang boleh menyebabkan berbagai jenis penyakit. Serangan tersebut bukan hanya datang dari luar malah dari dalam tubuh kita sendiri. Setiap hari kita berdepan dengan serangan mikro organisma yang terdiri dari berjuta jenis bakteria, beratus ribu jenis kulat, 130 lebih parasit dan lebih dari dua ribu jenis virus. Selain dari itu terdapat lebih dari dua ratus jenis sel kanser dan setiap dari kita terdedah
kepada serangannya. Justeru dalam setiap saat kehidupan kita, yang memisahkan kita dengan kematian adalah sistem imun. Jangkitan berulang atau jangkitan kronik, walaupun hanya demam selsema merupakan tanda sistem imun sudah mulai lemah. Adakah anda juga tahu bahawa sistem imun kita menjadi semakin lemah apabila usia kita semakin meningkat? Faktor yang melemahkan sistem imun termasuklah tidak cukup rihat, stres, makanan berproses, pertanian moden (makanan hilang khasiat), bahan kimia dalam persekitaran (racun perosak, racun rumput rumpai).Memperkasakan sistem imun merupakan langkah penting untuk membina pertahanan bagi melawan penyakit dan mengurangkan kemungkinan mendapat demam, selsema, kencing manis atau kanser dll.
Sistem imun yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik, sama ada terlebih atau terkurang tindakbalas, boleh membawa kepada berbagai jenis penyakit. Sebagai contoh,
terlebih tindakbalas terhadap ancaman dari dalam boleh membawa kepada penyakit yang dikategorikan sebagai penyakit auto-imun seperti diabetes jenis 1,
artritis reumatoid, slerosis berganda dan lupus. Terkurang tindakbalas terhadap ancaman dari dalam boleh membawa kepada penyakit seperti kanser, HIV,
hepatitis dan kayap. Terlebih tindakbalas terhadap ancaman luar boleh membawa kepada penyakit di bawah kategori alahan seperti rinitis, lelah, ekzema dan sinusitis. Terkurang tindakbalas terhadap ancaman luar boleh membawa kepada infeksi.
Memperkasakan sistem imun merupakan pelaburan terbaik untuk kehidupan yang lebih panjang dan kesihatan sepanjang hayat. Ramai yang percaya bahawa makanan seimbang boleh membantu kita mengekalkan kesihatan. Apa yang sebenarnya anda faham mengenai makanan seimbang? Renungkan fakta berikut:
* Di abad ini terdapat lebih 75,000 bahan kimia sintetik dalam persekitaran, yang tidak pernah wujud sebelum 1940.
* Buah-buahan biasanya dipetik ketika belum masak, ini membuatkan nutrien yang tak ternilai belum sempat terhasil. Selepas dipetik, proses tersebut terhenti.
* Sayur-sayuran dicemari racun makhluk perosak. Perlu dibersih berulang kali untuk membuang racun dan proses ini membuatkan nutrien hilang.
* Antibiotik dan hormon pertumbuhan digunakan dalam penghasilan daging, ayam dan hasil tenusu.
* Makanan diproses dengan menggunakan pewarna tiruan, perisa tiruan dan bahan pengawet.
* Udara dan sumber air juga turut tercemar.
Adakah anda masih percaya yang anda boleh mendapatkan makanan seimbang?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Natural Beauty Tips for Women Over 50
A few fine lines, a hint of gray. The normal changes of aging are inevitable. But with skin rejuvenation products, nonsurgical facial treatments, and hair care products, it's easy for women over 50 to enhance their natural beauty.
What Happens to Skin and Hair as We Age
The effects of sun exposure, smoking, diet, and heredity become evident on our skin as we get older. Stress, gravity, and obesity also affect how well skin looks. And as we age, our skin doesn't produce new cells as quickly as it used to. Skin gradually becomes less elastic and prone to dryness.
Something similar happens to cells that give our hair its color, too. Hair pigment cells become less efficient at renewing themselves, which makes hair gray.
8 Natural Beauty Tips for Your Skin
A few simple steps are all you need to care for your skin as you get older. These natural beauty tips can get you started.
1. If you smoke, stop. Research shows that smoking prematurely ages your skin.
2. Just say no to sunbathing and tanning salons. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun's rays are the strongest. If you must be outside, wear a protective hat, long-sleeved shirt, and sunglasses. Freckles, age spots, and blotchy complexions are linked to sun exposure.
3. Wear sunscreen religiously. Use products with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVB and UVA protection. Damage to the skin from excess or unprotected sun exposure is known as "photoaging." These changes can include fine wrinkles and an uneven skin tone.
4. Check skin often for skin cancer. If there are changes that worry you, call your doctor right away. Older, fair-skinned people are at high risk, and must have a yearly check.
5. Soothe dry skin. Use a humidifier. Use moisturizing soaps and lotions. See your doctor if you still have problems.
6. Eat right and hydrate. Good nutrition helps the body repair skin. Drinking lots of water helps hydrate skin from the inside out.
7. Try anti-aging products. For women over 50, over-the-counter creams and lotions may enhance natural beauty by rejuvenating your skin. Pentapeptides (a chemical compound in many new products) may help prompt skin cells to produce more collagen, which is the support structure that gives skin a firmer look. Prescription treatments and retinoid creams are also options.
8. Know about skin treatments. Botox injections can ease wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Chemical peels are effective in removing fine lines and smoothing skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkle fillers can plump up your skin and erase lines. Microdermabrasion erases ultrafine lines, rejuvenates your complexion, and improves skin tone and color. Laser resurfacing is another technique; it allows doctors to improve sun-damaged skin, scars, and other facial problems.
What Happens to Skin and Hair as We Age
The effects of sun exposure, smoking, diet, and heredity become evident on our skin as we get older. Stress, gravity, and obesity also affect how well skin looks. And as we age, our skin doesn't produce new cells as quickly as it used to. Skin gradually becomes less elastic and prone to dryness.
Something similar happens to cells that give our hair its color, too. Hair pigment cells become less efficient at renewing themselves, which makes hair gray.
8 Natural Beauty Tips for Your Skin
A few simple steps are all you need to care for your skin as you get older. These natural beauty tips can get you started.
1. If you smoke, stop. Research shows that smoking prematurely ages your skin.
2. Just say no to sunbathing and tanning salons. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun's rays are the strongest. If you must be outside, wear a protective hat, long-sleeved shirt, and sunglasses. Freckles, age spots, and blotchy complexions are linked to sun exposure.
3. Wear sunscreen religiously. Use products with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVB and UVA protection. Damage to the skin from excess or unprotected sun exposure is known as "photoaging." These changes can include fine wrinkles and an uneven skin tone.
4. Check skin often for skin cancer. If there are changes that worry you, call your doctor right away. Older, fair-skinned people are at high risk, and must have a yearly check.
5. Soothe dry skin. Use a humidifier. Use moisturizing soaps and lotions. See your doctor if you still have problems.
6. Eat right and hydrate. Good nutrition helps the body repair skin. Drinking lots of water helps hydrate skin from the inside out.
7. Try anti-aging products. For women over 50, over-the-counter creams and lotions may enhance natural beauty by rejuvenating your skin. Pentapeptides (a chemical compound in many new products) may help prompt skin cells to produce more collagen, which is the support structure that gives skin a firmer look. Prescription treatments and retinoid creams are also options.
8. Know about skin treatments. Botox injections can ease wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Chemical peels are effective in removing fine lines and smoothing skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkle fillers can plump up your skin and erase lines. Microdermabrasion erases ultrafine lines, rejuvenates your complexion, and improves skin tone and color. Laser resurfacing is another technique; it allows doctors to improve sun-damaged skin, scars, and other facial problems.
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