SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME - SARS

What is Atypical Pneumonia?

Pneumonia essentially means a lung infection caused by germs. Pneumonia usually presents with symptoms that enable the condition to be easily diagnosed by doctors. The organism causing the pneumonia is also usually identifiable and treatable with medications like antibiotics. Atypical pneumonias are caused by organisms that are not so easily identifiable, and the consequences of the infection can often be more severe. In the case of SARS, the organism causing the pneumonia has yet to be identified.

How serious is this condition?

This condition can spread easily through droplet infection and can cause a person to be very sick very quickly. Ministry of Health Singapore has advised us to be more vigilant and to look out for patients suspected to have this condition to be referred for further investigation and assessment.

How do I know if I have SARS?

The condition tends to present initially with the symptoms of the common flu, namely:
· Fever and chills,
· Shortness of breath,
· Cough, sore throat and blocked, or runny nose.
· Muscle and joint aches,
· Weakness and fatigue,

However, you should be especially wary if you also have the following conditions:

If you have a high fever (>38 degrees Celsius) that comes very suddenly.

If you have come into close contact with anyone who have been suspected of having SARS or presented with the same conditions above.

What should I do if I suspect I may have SARS?

If you do have the symptoms described above, you should seek urgent medical attention from any of our clinics. The attending doctor will examine you and may refer you to have a Chest X-Ray done as soon as possible. Depending on what the Chest X-Ray reveals, we may have to refer you for further assessment by the respiratory physician.

What precautions can I take to avoid getting SARS?

To date, the germ(s) causing SARS have not been identified but on-going investigations suggest that it may be viral in origin. There is no known vaccination or medication that you can take which can offer you protection, instead, the common sense approach is advocated:

· Avoid crowded places. Keep a fair distance from people who are ill and are sneezing and coughing openly. The virus is spread through air droplets and you can pick up the virus through inhalation.

· Wash your hands frequently to reduce your risk of picking up the virus. The virus can be transmitted by hand contact as well.

· Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly, eat wisely and if you can, keep your stress levels low. Your primary defence against the any infection is your body’s immune response, which is related to how healthy you are. Vitamins can help in maintaining a healthy immune system.

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Why a glass a day will keep the doctor away

Here we look at the other surprising ways in which alcohol - when taken in moderation - may benefit your body.

This follows a wealth of scientific research into the health benefits of red wine, which in moderate amounts can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia and stroke.

Moderate drinkers are 30% more likely than teetotalers to survive a heart attack, whatever their tipple, and they have better overall health and wellbeing, including increased mental alertness in older age and fewer colds. One reason may be that alcohol intake within safe limits helps alleviate stress, on of the biggest contributors to ill health. It's not just the booze that can help turn your favorite tipple into a medicinal draft. Some non-alcoholic mixers can offer health benefits, too.

Men should not exceedthree to four units a day and women should not exceed two to threeunits a day.

Here's a guide to what your favorite drink can do for you, and why.

RED WINE

BENEFITS: Fights cancer, raises good cholesterol, boosts brain power,helps insomnia and protects against hearing and tooth decay.

The health benefits of red wine are down to resveratrol, a plantchemical in the skins and pips of grapes. Salicylate, an antioxidantin red wine, can help to prevent deafness by protecting the tiny hairsin the inner ear that are vital for hearing.It can also sharpen your wits, says Dr Clinton Wright, professor ofneurology at Columbia University, New York, who found moderate redwine drinkers score higher in mental agility tests than teetotalers.A team of U.S. researchers discovered that chemicals in the seeds andskins of grapes blocked the ability of corrosive bacteria to bind withtooth enamel, protecting teeth from decay.Red wine can also help insomnia, according to the University of Milan .Grape skins contain melatonin, a hormone that keeps body clocks incheck and induces sleep.
Women put on less weight if they stick to red winerather than soft drinks or other beveragesThe health benefits of red wine have long been a consolation to thosewho enjoy an occasional glass or two. But the news has got evenbetter.A study has shown that moderate women drinkers put on less weight thanthose who stick to soft drinks - and those who drank red wine put onthe least weight. The findings by Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Bostonsuggest drinkers turn the calories into heat, not fat.

GOOD FOR: Protecting against heart disease and dementia

A wealth of medical research demonstrates that if you have 200ml to 400ml (a glass or two) of red wine each day, and may helpto guard against adult-onset diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.Also, the flavonoids in red wine act as antioxidants (mopping up destructive chemicals called free radicals) and are beneficial to blood flow. If red wine isn't your thing, similar effects may be obtained from a diet rich in fruits and fresh vegetables.

BEER

BENEFITS: Contains vitamins and minerals needed to protect the heartand bones, plus fibre.

A pint of ale contains more than a quarter of an adult’s recommendeddaily dose of vitamin B folate, which stops the build-up ofhomocysteine, linked to heart attacks.Beer also contains boron, another trace mineral needed to maintainhealthy bones. A pint supplies a tenth of the recommended dailyallowance of niacin, which is needed to help release energy from food,as well as 10 per cent of an adult’s daily fibre needs.A pint a day reduces the risk of kidney stones by up to 40 per centbecause beer is low in calcium and high in magnesium - key factors inavoiding stone formation.Like red wine, one beer a day cuts the risk of heart disease andstrokes, thanks to its antioxidants.But does it give you a beer belly? Martin Bobak, an epidemiologist atUniversity College London, compared 2,000 beer drinkers with non-drinkers. There was little difference in their waist-hip ratios.

GOOD FOR: Bones
New research suggests drinking beer is good way to help ensure strong and healthy bones.
Recent research at King's College and St Thomas's Hospital in London found an individual's intake of the mineral silicon is directly linked to bone strength.As beer is one of the richest sources of silicon, a pint a day (supplying 20% of the average daily intake of silicon) may be one of the most effective ways for young people to help keep their bones strong and protect against osteoporosis.
In post-menopausal women, the beneficial effects of higher silicon appear to be lost.Beer also supplies boron, another trace mineral found in healthy bone, and a pint supplies about a tent of the recommended daily allowance of niacin, which boosts energy. Low-alcohol beers are just as good for you nutritionally.

GIN

BENEFITS: Anti-inflammatory, diuretic

Gin is a distilled form of pure alcohol with few chemical congeners -or impurities - to give you a hangover.It is flavored with juniper, a berry known for its diureticproperties and used in herbal medicine to treat kidney and bladderstones, and bloating.Juniper has anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve arthritis,rheumatism and gout.

GOOD FOR: Preventing water retention

The juniper berries which flavor gin were originally a herbal remedy for diseases of kidneys and liver. They have a diuretic action, so a gin is even more likely to make you pass water than other alcohol.
Because of this, gin may offer a short-term solution to the bloating that some women experience in the run-up to their period, though this hasn't been proved scientifically. The downside is gin is devoid of vitamins, minerals or antioxidants.

WHITE WINE

BENEFITS: Lowers cholesterol; benefits lungs; anti-inflammatory

The grape flesh used in white wine contains the chemicals tyrosol andhydroxytyrosol, which lower artery-clogging LDL cholesterol.When drunk moderately, white wine may help keep lungs healthy over alifetime. Its antioxidants protect against harmful molecules that candamage lung tissues.White wine also contains caffeic acid, which can help to suppressinflammation. This may help ease pain suffered by people withinflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

GOOD FOR: Easing joint pain

White wine contains tyrosol and caffeic acid, which are also found in extra-virginolive oil. According to studies at the University of Milan, these substances can partially suppress the inflammatory reaction that occurs in painful conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.Only a moderate intake of white wine (one to three glasses a day) is needed to have a beneficial effect.

BRANDY

BENEFITS: Protects against heart attacks and blood clots

As a distillation of red wine, brandy contains high concentration ofphenolics or antioxidants, which mop up free radicals that damageorgans and tissues - 30ml provide the equivalent antioxidant potentialas the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.The University of Bordeaux has shown that a regular tot of Armagnachas a similar effect to aspirin because it helps stave off heartattacks and blood clots. It is believed this is due to brandy beingstored in oak casks, which are high in anti- oxidant plant compoundsthat mop up damaging free radicals in the body.

CHAMPAGNE

BENEFITS: Helps brain injuries

Researchers triggered a stroke in two groups of mice. The group whichhad champagne - which is packed with antioxidants - had moreprotection against brain cell damage.To our health! Champagne is packed with antioxidants and helps protectagainst brain cell damage

BAILEYS

BENEFITS: Protects against cancer

This Irish liqueur contains whiskey, which has high levels of ellagicacid. This inhibits the growth of tumors caused by carcinogens andkills cancer cells without damaging healthy cells.The Hollings Cancer Institute at the University of South Carolinacarried out clinical trials on 500 cervical cancer patients over nineyears. They found ellagic acid stopped cancer cells dividing.

SHERRY

BENEFITS: Protects heart.

Sherry shares many of the anti-inflammatory benefits as red wine. Itcontains high levels of polyphenols, believed to reduce the risk ofcoronary artery disease.These protect the heart by preventing ‘bad’ cholesterol from becomingsticky and building up as a deposit on blood vessel walls. They alsoincrease the body’s production of ‘good’ cholesterol.

CIDER

BENEFITS: Protects against high blood pressure and heart disease; goodfor muscle control.

According to the Institute of Food Research at Norwich, cider has thesame level of antioxidants as green tea, blackcurrant juice or redwine, helping to fight disease.It is also high in potassium, needed for nerve function, musclecontrol and to regulate blood pressure. Low levels of potassium arelinked to hypertension, diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

GOOD FOR: Boosting iron intake and protecting against anaemia

Scrumpy cider can make you feel ill because of its high concentration of chemical extracts and impurities.However, all types of cider can reduce your chance of developing iron-deficiency anaemia (with its attendant unpleasant symptoms of fatigue, lack of concentration and dizziness).Just one pint of sweet or dry cider, for example, supplies one fifth of the recommended daily allowance of iron. Vintage cider has slightly less.

GUINESS

BENEF IT S: Protects against blood clots and heart attacks

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin found a daily Guinness witha meal reduced clots and the risk of heart attacks.This is because it contains antioxidants - similar to those found in fruit

GOOD FOR: Boosting appetite

All that stuff about Guiness being good for pregnant women and elderly people is Irish Blarney. It's based on the idea that stout is rich in blood-building iron, but this isn't true - the deep black color comes from roasted, malted barley, which gives flavor, but that's about all.However, there's some truth to the idea that Guiness can help you to convalesce. Like all types of alcohol, it boosts appetite, and a pint contains 190calories. So if you've lost weight because of illness, it can help to buildup.

WHISKY

GOOD FOR: Preventing insomnia and protecting against heart disease

Like red wine, it contains antioxidants (derived from the wooden barrels it is matured in), though they are present in smaller amounts. Nevertheless, a shot or two of whisky each day will help to reduce your risk of heart disease. Doctors also often recommend whisky as a hot toddy to help induce sleep. Adding a spoon of honey and lemon will help soothe a sore throat.
On its own (or with ice), a Scotchis one of the most waistline-friendly alcoholic drinks, with a single shotsupplying just 55 calories.

VODKA

GOOD FOR: A sensitive gut and avoiding a hangover

Because vodka is so highly distilled, it means it may be deemed suitable (in small amounts) for people on sugar-free, yeast-free diets designed to tackle conditions such as thrush, candida and irritable bowel syndrome.One scientific analysis found that vodka had only one six thousandth of the content of the toxic alcohol methanol as bourbon. This, combined with the fact vodka has virtually no coloring or flavoring chemicals, means that it is unlikely to give you a bad hangover.

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Water therapy

Drink six (6) glasses of water (1.5 liter) everyday and avoid medicine, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor fees, etc. You can never believe before practicing. Here's the list of diseases that can be cured by this water therapy: Headache Blood Pressure/Hyper Tension Anemia (Blood Shortage) Rheumatism (Pain in joints/muscles) General Paralysis Obesity Artheritis Sinusitis Tachycardia Giddiness Cough Asthma Bronchitis Pulminory Tuberculosis Meningitis Kidney stones Urogenital deseases Hyper acidity Gastro-entritis Dysentery Rectal Piodapse Constipation Hostorthobics Diabetes Eye diseases Ophthalmic Hemorrhage & Opthalmia (reddish eye) Irregular Menstruation Leukemia Uterus cancer Breast cancer Laryngitis
How to do this water therapy?

1) Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 liters of water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. Let us all know that ancient Indians termed this therapy as "Usher Paana Chikitsa". You may wash your face there after.
2) Here it is very essential to note that nothing else, neither drinks nor solid food of any sort should be taken within 1 hour before and after drinking these 1.50 liters of water.
3) It is also to be strictly observed that no alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.
4) If required, boiled and filtered water may be used for this purpose. Is it possible to drink 1.50 liters of water at one time? To begin with, one may find it difficult to drink 1.50 liters of water at one time, but one will get used to it gradually. Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first and the balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes. Initially you may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after quite some time. By research and experience, the following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below: Constipation - 1 day Acidity - 2 days Diabetes - 7 days Cancer - 4 weeks Pulminory TB - 3 months BP & Hypertension - 4 weeks Note: It is advised that persons suffering from Artheritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e., morning, midday and night, 1 hour before meals for one week; and twice a day subsequently until the disease disappears.

How does pure water act?
Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as Haematopaises. That the mucousal folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that new fresh blood is produced by the mucousal fold. If the colon is cleansed then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucousal folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all important in curing ailments and restoring health and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern.

We make an earnest request that the above method should be read and practiced carefully. Please spread this message to your friends, relatives and neighbors - It is a great service to the cause of humanity. Life is short, just go for it!

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Liver health

1. Lungs & Big Intestines share the system. If one or the other is infected or sick, the other will also be sick.

2. When the Liver is in pain, there are not much signs or symptoms to be detected. Before many cancers happen, usually the Liver will be the first to get sick.

3. Liver filters out the poisons and it attack all other viruses in the body.

4. 99% Chinese have weak livers as they eat a lot of meat, and high fat foods.

5. The Liver‘s repair time is effective from 11pm – 3am. Therefore, Sleeping late after 11pm & having late night supper 2 hours before sleep especially high cholesterol and high fat foods weakens the Liver as it does not have sufficient time to rest and regenerate. Even when one sleeps in later in the morning to replace loss sleep will not help.

6. If U get very hungry just before bedtime, eat some fruits & vegetables which is easy to digest. Meat takes about 4 hours to digest before it goes into the intestines. Meat cooked in oil takes about 12 hours before going into the intestines. This will provoke the Liver & the digestive tract to overwork in filtering the toxins thus U will tend to feel very tired when U wake up in the morning.

7. Oil is the main culprit that will weaken the functions of the Liver and damage it. Medication cannot cure Liver problem and it will damage it even further.

8. Cold-pressed Olive oil, carrot, cucumber, raw chili, garlic, onion, little bamboo salt/ sea-salt, radish, pumpkin and small fish are good for the body. Sesame oil is ok.

9. Food-preservatives, Food colourings, Bee Hoon is processed with Aluminum (causes Dementia) , Bleach, syrup, Pesticides are bad for Liver health. Wrong medication can shrink and damage the Liver badly. Radiation from Microwave oven destroys all nutrients in the food.

10. Western medication is bad for the Liver. Chinese medication is bad for Kidney. White radish will disable the effects of the Chinese medication.

11. Sleeping late for children is unhealthy as it weakens memory and intelligence.

12. Best Healthy times to sleep are 9pm especially so for people who is sick or recovering from it and do not sleep later than 11pm. Lots of rest is good for the Liver to recover. When using eye-cover during bed-time, use only pure-cotton and do not use Rubber, latex material.

13. A Detoxification Diet helps the Liver & Intestines to recover fast. Natural fresh foods are best for the Liver and overall well being. Do not rely on packed, bottled or canned health foods/ vitamins as they lack a lot of natural and essential vitamins which can only be derived from pure, unprocessed natural foods.

14. A balance of mental/ emotional state of mind is very important to the total well-being. Too much Stress of all kinds, loud noises/music, Anger, irritation suppressed for too long, Pessimism, depressive moods, no goals in life, feeling life has no value or blaming the World & Everyone else for his life will further weaken the body system. When the Liver is unhealthy, the Person usually has a bad temper and gets easily angered or irritated.

15. Giving out Gas, perspiration and urine are ways of purging out the toxins from the body. Do not use too much of air-conditioners as they suppress the body from perspiration. This natural way of purging helps to reduce the load of the Liver. Open the windows for fresh air.

16. Give Warm to any part of the body that is in pain will help ease it or soaking in a bathtub of warm water up to waist level will also help. Be careful if U have heart problems, do not soak up to heart level or else U might feel uncomfortable as your heart might get too stimulated.

17. Brown rice , wheat, oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam and maize but we must be careful when buying these foods as they contain great amount of Pesticides. Maize and Brown rice contains B complex vitamin but be careful as Maize these days, has a lot of Pesticides in them too. Organic foods are better alternatives but they are more costly.

18. Blood A type has higher chances of Cancer diseases.

19. Blood O type has higher chances of Liver diseases.

20. Women Lives Longer because they are more even-tempered due to their menstration cycle expels the anger suppressed inside. It is better not to talk when a person is feeling very angry at that point of time. Breathe very slowly for 7 times and just smile.

21. Fat or overweight people usually have problems with their liver, heart and digestive system as they eat too much meat, high cholesterol and high fat foods which will damage their Liver and thus affect their heart and blood pressure.

22. Gastric problem is also associated with ingesting too much meat and high fat foods.

23. Heart & Uterus are linked together. Drinking 3000cc – 4000cc of good filtered water with a healthy detoxification diet will help keep them healthy too.

24. There is no need to go for unnecessary check up. X-rays, CT scans (radiation is 5x-6x higher) are bad for the body as it kills thousands of cells and thus weakens the body further. Cancers & diseases are sometimes quite hard to detect in your Yearly Health checkups or blood tests. By the time they are detected, that particular part of the body has already been quite damaged. Always get a second opinion from another doctor before proceeding with the recommended surgery. If it is Liver disease, medication will destroy it further. Go on a proper detoxification diet and sleep by 9pm daily will help the Liver to recover much faster.

25. Vegetable and Fruits are high in Vitamin Cs which will help detoxify the poisons in the body, thus helping the organs to recover during the detoxification. Drinking lots of water 2000cc – 3000cc will help the Liver as Urine is one way of detoxification.

26. Morning hours between 5am – 7am is the best time for Bowel movement otherwise the intestines might absorb the poisons from the digested matter to be distributed to the rest of the body and thus slow poisoning of the body will occur. This will result in the body getting sick.

27. Using Kelp Powder mix in water can help to stop itchy scalp.

28. Stones in gall-bladder, liver, brain, etc.. are usually poisons accumulated from animal protein and oily foods.

29. Minerals – calcium, iron strengthen the kidney/ bladder.

30. A Person having Mild Liver or Kidney problems can eat Fish & Beans only after 4 months of detoxification diet.

31. If the whites of the eyes are Yellow means you might have Liver & Gall Bladder problem.

32. Red vegetables or fruits are good for the Brain and the Heart.

33. Yellow vegetable or fruits are good for Digestion. Be careful when choosing. Cabbage and Banana are good but they may have lots of pesticides.

34. Low Blood pressure is ok as long as the individual feels fine and healthy.

35. Having Pimples may mean that the toxins in the blood cannot be purged out.

36. Exercise in preferably done in the morning as there is lots of oxygen from the trees and plants. Night time is not advisable as there are lots of carbon dioxide coming from the trees and plants. Afternoon is too hot. After 40 years old, try to do light exercises like long distance walking and not to do heavy exercises.

37. Having Headaches may mean weak pump of blood/energy from the Heart shows lack of oxygen.

38. Black under eyes means Liver & Kidney are weak.

39. For Arthritis problem, eat High vitamin C, kelp and detoxification diet.

40. People with Breast or Uterine cancer must not eat sea-cucumber or salty foods.

41. High-water content fruits are easier to digest.

42. Exercise is good for the heart.

43. Use as few electrical appliances and household items in your homes. In the long term, they can cause radiation exposure and ruin your health especially your Television set, radio, huge sound system. Don’t place them in your bedroom otherwise, you might find difficulty in sleeping thus feeling very tired in the morning. Also, try not to watch too much TV or surf the computer for a long time especially children otherwise in the long run, the radiation from the TV & computer might cause loss of memory and intelligence. Do not switch on the lights in your home or else too much of light exposure overhead might also be damaging to your body especially if you have not been very fit or healthy in your lifestyle.

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Blood clots / stroke

有個朋友，在一次烤肉聚會當中絆倒了，摔了一跤，
A friend once fell down suddenly in a BBQ party.
旁邊的朋友建議找醫護人員，
People around suggested her go to the hospital,
但她很確定自己沒事，只是穿了新鞋被磚塊絆了一下罷了。
But she reassured that nothing's wrong with herself, except having
fallen down due stepping on a piece of brick in a pair of new shoes..
她還有點危危顫顫站立不穩的時候，
While she was still shivering, not standing firm,
朋友們幫她清洗乾淨，又為她盛了一盤食物，
Friends helped her clean up her body, and got a plate of food for her,
她就跟著大家一起享受接下來的時光了。
So afterwards, she happily enjoyed the rest of time with the company.
她的先生後來打電話通知大家，
Later on, her husband called to tell these friends,
她被送到醫院，傍晚六點，就過世了，
She has been sent to the hospital at last, and she passed away at! 6 PM only,
原因是她在烤肉聚餐的時候中風。
Which cause was a stroke to her during the BBQ party..
如果他們懂得辨識中風的癥兆，
If they know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke,
她現在也許還跟我們在一起。
She might still be staying with us ......
有些人不會死，
Some people do not die,
但結局處於無助無望的景況中。
However the result is in even helpless and disparate condition..
只需要花一分鐘的時間讀完這篇文章，
It only takes one minute to read this article.
腦神經外科醫師說，
A neurosurgeon says :
如果他能在三小時之內接觸到中風患者，
If he can reach a patient in 3 hours after a stroke attack,
他就可以將中風的後果完全扭轉過來。
He can alter the stroke consequences completely..
訣竅就是辨識診斷出中風的問題，
The trick is how to diagnose a stroke,
並讓病患在三小時之內接受醫療，
And let the patient have treatment within 3 hours after a stroke.
而這是很難的。
But this is very difficult.
辨識中風
To diagnose a stroke
感謝上帝讓我們記住 STR 三步驟，
Thank god for allowing us to remember 3 simple steps : STR
請閱讀並學習 !
Please read and learn !
有時候中風的癥兆很難辨認，
Sometimes it's not easy to identify a stroke,
不幸的是，缺乏警覺就會帶來災難。
Yet unfortunately, it will bring disaster without proper alert.
身邊的人辨認不出中風的徵兆，
If people around a stroke patient are not able to tell a stroke,
中風患者就會嚴重腦傷。
The stroke patient will suffer from serious brain injury.
醫生說，旁人只要問三個簡單的問題，
A doctor says, if surrounding people can just ask 3 simple questions,
就可以辨識中風：
It is possible to diagnose a stroke.
S ：(smile) 要求患者笑一下
Ask the patient to smile
T ：(talk) 要求患者說一句簡單的句子 (要有條理，有連貫性)，例如：今天天氣晴朗。
Request the patient say a simple sentence (must be reasonable and consecutive)，e.g. The weather is sunny today.
R ： (raise) 要求 患者舉起雙手
Ask the patient to raise both hands at the same time
注意 Note：
另外一項中風癥兆是： 要求患者伸出舌頭 ，如果舌頭「彎曲」或偏向一邊，那也是中風的徵兆
One more diagnose method of stroke is : Tell the patient to extrude his tongue. If the tongue is bending or leaning towards one side, that is also a symptom of stroke.
上面四個動作，患者如果有任何一個動作做不來，就要立刻打 999 ！！！並! 且把症狀描述給接線者聽。
Above are 4 steps. In case a patient can't do either one of such gestures, you should dial 999 !!!
心臟科醫師說，
A cardiac surgeon says :
收到這封電函的人， 若能將它轉寄給 10 個人，
Whenever a person forwards this message to 10 other persons,
就至少可以救一條命。
It can safe save at least one life

I have done my part. Would you?

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The correct way of eating fruits

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not so easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?
* IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN IN AN EMPTY STOMACH.

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.

In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So please eat your fruits in an empty stomach or before your meals!

You have heard people complaining - every time I eat water-melon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit in an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits in an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits like orange and lemon are acidic because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Sehlton who did a research on this matter.

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste.

So stop making 'goreng pisang' or 'durian porridge' if you want nutrients. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.
Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprise when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

During the fruit fast you can eat fruits, prepared in salad forms and make it more interesting.

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Antioxidants in Spices and Herbs

Antioxidants in Spices and Herbs

Question : Why does a sliced apple turn brown gradually?Answer : The compounds found in apples react with oxygen molecules. The oxidized compound will then turn brown.

If your food produces undesirable flavours, rancid odours, discolouration (like the ‘browned’ apple) and/or other forms of spoilage, then it is probably being oxidized when exposed to the air!!

If your food produces undesirable flavours, rancid odours, discolouration (like the ‘browned’ apple) and/or other forms of spoilage, then it is probably being oxidized when exposed to the air!! Many efforts have been taken to prevent the oxidative deterioration of foods. Among them, antioxidants have been widely used to effectively extend the shelf life of various foods.

Pssst… did you know that the antioxidant is also known for their capacity to protect our cells from damage induced by oxidative stress? This will then protect us from aging, degenerative diseases and cancer!!

Although synthetic antioxidants are very effective and highly stable, their use as food additives is sometimes banned in the country due to its harmful effects on the enzymes of human organs. As a result, there is a worldwide interest in finding new and safe antioxidants from natural sources such as herbs and spices - yes, the ingredients you used in cooking, potpourri... Who knows that they could actually help to maintain the food’s quality and colour enhance the flavour and aroma of the foods as well as providing health benefits to the consumers! WOW, kill three huge birds with one tiny stone!

What are the anti-oxidant-rich spices and herbs?From many studies conducted on the natural antioxidants, herbs belonging to the family of Lamiaceae or Labiatae such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram, sage and peppermint are the most promising sources.

Rosemary
The extracts of rosemary leaves are the most effective.
The components have since been isolated and determined to be carnosol, ursolic acid and rosmanol. Two additional diterpene antioxidants have also been isolated and characterized as rosmaridiphenol and rosmariquinone.
These components prevent the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) oxidation, thus inhibiting an important step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Experiment on rat showed that rosemary extracts have potential to protect mouse liver and stomach cells from carcinogenic/toxic agents.
Peppermint, sage, thyme, oregano
Contain luteolin while oregano contains galangin and quercetin, all of them are anti-mutagens that work against a carcinogenic heterocyclic amine formed during cooking of meat.

Marjoram
A herb close to oregano in morphological classification and also containing phenolic compounds similar to those found in oregano.

The Ginger Family
Rhizomes of the Zingiberaceae (The ginger family - ginger, turmeric, cardamom…)
Ginger shows extremely high activity
Turmeric (a.k.a kunyit) and its component (curcumin which is responsible for its distinctive colour) have shown to have antioxidant properties due to its phenolic compounds. It acts as a radical scavenging antioxidant with modest reactivity. They also found that dietary turmeric lowers lipid peroxidation by enhancing the activities of antioxidant enzymes.

Sesame seeds
Widely cultivated for its oil-rich seeds that come in a variety of colours, ranging from cream-white to charcoal-black.
Sesame seed oil has been known to exhibit higher stability to oxidative deterioration than other vegetable oils. It has been believed that sesamol, a phenolic compound derived from sesamolin protects the oils from peroxidation!

Other herbs/spices:
Anise, pepper, mace, nutmeg, paprika, lemon balm, clove, cinnamon, coriander as well as the yummy curry blends.

Conclusion
The natural antioxidants are receiving much attention now, especially those isolated from herbs and spices. This is because they can prevent not only deterioration in foods, but also inflammation, cancer and aging in human organs. The antioxidant levels can be increased by using a combination of spices in addition to your fruits and vegetables. Try adding some herbs and spices to your stir-fries, stews, soups, marinades and dips so that your diet can become more healthful! Just be creative and remember the prevention begins from herbs and spices!

The Bio-Herbal Remedy Guide Team
http://www.bioherbalremedyguide.com/

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Super fruits

Strawberry : Protective Fruit
Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.



Kiwi : Tiny but mighty
This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.



Orange : Sweetest medicine
Taking 2 –4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.



Watermelon : Coolest Thirst Quencher
Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost, our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene – the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

Guava & Papaya : Top awards for Vitamin C
They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.

Tips of how to stay young……..
Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, Dr Vernon Coleman and others provide some of the following good habits for longevity.

* Laugh & fun, don’t be gloomy
* Let bygones be bygones. Dwelling on the past inflicts unnecessary stress.
* Early to bed, early to rise, is healthy & wise
* Stay lean, being just 30% overweight is bad.
* Keep learning, reading & socializing – an alert & active mind keeps brain cells healthy.
* Keep working, doing something you like. Don’t retire, it slows down your body.
* Be the boss of your own life. Letting others push you around produces stress.
* Too many pills ruin your body, take just what you need.
* Constantly alternating between weight gain & loss is bad
* Exercise, quit smoking and eat less fatty foods
* Do not worry about health & death, just get on with your life and enjoy it.

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