"Factory-farmed" meat...
Farm is feeding cow with corn due to the reason it is cheaper. Cow digestive systems is geared with grass and grass waste fertilizes the ground. Corn does no such thing, so having exited in cow's body, there is no place for waste to go but in the cow's roaming grounds, then sick cows=sick humans.
To undercut the possibility of illness, a typical factory farm feeds its animals enormous amounts of antibiiotics, which admittedly kills some diseases, but resulting a more deadly strands of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. According to CENTER FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS Research & Prevention, rougly 76 million Americans are sickened by the food they eat each year. That is about one quarter of the United State.
Personal opinion...I would like to say it is good to have a more healthy diet practice than always include the meal with meat such as cow meat. I am not 100% agree with what i read from the online-article, which i wrote above. I prefer vegetable and fish rather than meat. The reasons are meat tend to make me become a fat girl (wakaka...) and it is quite cruel to kill those pitty animal (since those animals just like human, have "ANIMAL RIGHT" to live in this world! In addition, eating vegetable is a environmental friendly way since it produce less harmful effects on environment, society, human and so on. However, I am confusing about shall I eat seafood? This is because I realised if we keep consume seafood, we are hurting many marine life and the environment. Most ocean species are overfished and that the populations of all fish or other marine life will collapse in the future (maybe within 50 years more?who knows??!!!)
PS: Eat and food is a "needs" but "wants" depend on you!!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
DiabEtes & PrEgnAncy
Pregnant diabetics have to be vigilant as failure to control their blood glucose can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
DIABETES mellitus is a condition in which the blood glucose is too high (hyperglycaemia). It is due to insufficient insulin being produced or the cells in the body being unable to use insulin the way they should. Without insulin, the blood glucose that cannot get into the body’s cells accumulates in the bloodstream.
Diabetic pregnancies had invariably resulted in miscarriages or stillbirths until about three decades ago. Many diabetics get pregnant today. Although there are potential complications, a healthy baby will result, provided there is good control of the blood glucose. This can be achieved by close partnership between the patient with her obstetrician and her physician or endocrinologist.
Metabolic changes during pregnancy
There are many changes in the body during pregnancy. The placenta produces hormones essential to foetal development and they increase in the second and third trimester. They also prevent insulin from functioning the way it is supposed to (insulin resistance). Thus, the demand for increased insulin with feeding escalates progressively during pregnancy. The body has to produce about three times the normal amount of insulin to overcome the effects of the placental hormones.
The kidneys of some pregnant women may handle glucose differently from those of non-pregnant women. Glucose is excreted in the urine although the blood glucose is normal or in the absence of hyperglycaemia.
This is unrelated to diabetes, self-limiting and does not require treatment. This means that urine glucose is not a reliable method of diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.
In most women, the body produces extra insulin to maintain the blood glucose in the normal range. However, in about 5% of women, the extra insulin produced is insufficient, leading to hyperglycaemia by the 20th to 24th week of pregnancy. After delivery, the body uses insulin more effectively and the blood glucose returns to the normal range.
This condition only occurs during pregnancy and is called gestational diabetes (GDM). The risk factors for GDM include maternal age, obesity, obstetric history of diabetes or large babies and strong family of diabetes.
Good control of blood glucose is essential to maternal and foetal well-being. Poor control increases the risk of high blood pressure and the worsening of pre-existing diabetic complications like eye and kidney problems.
Poor control in the first trimester, when the foetal organs are being formed, increases the risk of birth deformities and miscarriage. Diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication due to poor control, can also lead to miscarriage. Gestational diabetics do not usually have these problems because the condition develops after the first trimester.
Poor control later in pregnancy increases the risk of foetal death and/or increased foetal growth with birth weights above 4kg (macrosomia), the incidence of which is thrice that of those with blood glucose within the normal range. Macrosomia increases complications during labour and delivery, the likelihood of instrumental vaginal delivery and caesarean section, and birth injury.
Although most diabetics have increased foetal growth, those who have vascular disease (eye or kidney complications) or high blood pressure are at increased risk of restricted foetal growth. The baby may have a low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia) at birth, which is life threatening and can affect the baby’s mental development.
The baby is more prone to jaundice and low blood calcium and magnesium. If untreated, the former leads to brain damage and the latter to spasms in the hands and feet, or twitching muscles. The diabetic foetal lungs mature later than the non-diabetic, leading to an increased risk of respiratory distress.
It is generally accepted that babies born to diabetics have twice the risk of birth injury, thrice the likelihood of caesarean section and four times the incidence of admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. The risk in individual cases is related to the degree of maternal hyperglycaemia.
Effects of pregnancy on diabetes
The body’s changes during pregnancy make control of blood glucose more difficult. During the first trimester, the insulin requirement may decrease slightly and can lead to hypoglycaemia which can affect brain function. Nausea and vomiting during this time affects carbohydrate absorption in the gut, thereby impacting on insulin dosing. Pre-existing diabetic complications may worsen during pregnancy.
Insulin requirements increase gradually between 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy and then markedly. This is due to the placental hormones which are important for foetal growth but concomitantly, blocks the effects of insulin. The insulin requirements will be less during labour as the body is working using glucose for its energy requirements. After birth, the body’s insulin requirements decreases but it will take weeks or months before the body’s changes are complete.
Diagnosis
A routine urine screen for glucose is carried out at every antenatal visit to enable the doctor to decide who needs further investigation. Gestational diabetes (GDM) is diagnosed by an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT). After an overnight fast, the patient is given a dose of oral glucose and the blood and urine checked for glucose at regular intervals.
Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes is usually diagnosed when there is an episode of hyperglycaemia, ketosis and coma occurring usually during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood before pregnancy. Type 1 diabetes is rarely diagnosed during pregnancy when it is usually accompanied by unexplained coma due to unstable diet and glucose control in early pregnancy.
The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may be problematic as severe GDM may have similar characteristics. A HbA1C of 8% or more in the first trimester is highly suggestive. A definitive diagnosis can be made after delivery with a GTT.
Management
Pre-pregnancy assessment and treatment is advisable for all diabetics and those with a history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy.
The diabetes management plan during pregnancy includes: knowing and keeping the blood glucose level under control; healthy diet; regular, moderate physical activity; maintaining a healthy weight gain; taking medications as prescribed; keeping records as advised by the doctor; and keeping appointments with the doctor as advised.
The widespread availability of glucometers has revolutionised diabetic management. Recording blood glucose levels before and after meals improves glycaemic control.
The frequency and timing of blood glucose measurements are individualised by the doctor. A healthy diet comprises a balance of foods from all food groups providing the nutrients, vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
Moderate physical activity is not the same as daily routine activity. Listen to your body. It will tell how much activity is sufficient. Stop when you feel tired. If you feel dizzy or faint, stop immediately. It is important to maintain a healthy weight gain, which means overall weight gain and weekly rate of weight gain.
Insulin therapy in pregnant diabetics helps to achieve blood glucose profiles similar to that of pregnant non-diabetics. It is usually given by subcutaneous injection. The insulin regimens require combinations and timing of injections that are different from that in the non-pregnant state.
The doctor will advise on the adjustments to the insulin dosages. Because the insulin requirements change as pregnancy advances, the insulin injections will have to be continually modified. This requires meticulous attention to detail by both patient and doctor.
Insulin therapy is helpful in treating some gestational diabetics to achieve a positive outcome. The obstetric management includes: monitoring foetal growth and wellbeing; preventing maternal complications; preventing stillbirth and asphyxia; and minimising maternal and foetal morbidity at delivery.
The timing of delivery is important as the objectives are to prevent stillbirth and asphyxia and to minimise morbidity to mother and baby. Delivery that is as near to the expected date of delivery increases the likelihood of spontaneous labour and vaginal delivery. However, the risks of increasing foetal macrosomia, birth injury and stillbirth increase as one approaches the expected date of delivery.
The obstetrician considers several factors when deciding on the timing and mode of delivery. They include blood glucose control, maternal complications, foetal macrosomia and foetal biophysical profile.
The patient’s preference is also considered but in this situation, lesser weightage is placed on it when compared to other factors. It would be prudent to adhere to medical advice.
Despite the challenges, good blood glucose control leads to a satisfactory outcome for both mother and baby.
DIABETES mellitus is a condition in which the blood glucose is too high (hyperglycaemia). It is due to insufficient insulin being produced or the cells in the body being unable to use insulin the way they should. Without insulin, the blood glucose that cannot get into the body’s cells accumulates in the bloodstream.
Diabetic pregnancies had invariably resulted in miscarriages or stillbirths until about three decades ago. Many diabetics get pregnant today. Although there are potential complications, a healthy baby will result, provided there is good control of the blood glucose. This can be achieved by close partnership between the patient with her obstetrician and her physician or endocrinologist.
Metabolic changes during pregnancy
There are many changes in the body during pregnancy. The placenta produces hormones essential to foetal development and they increase in the second and third trimester. They also prevent insulin from functioning the way it is supposed to (insulin resistance). Thus, the demand for increased insulin with feeding escalates progressively during pregnancy. The body has to produce about three times the normal amount of insulin to overcome the effects of the placental hormones.
The kidneys of some pregnant women may handle glucose differently from those of non-pregnant women. Glucose is excreted in the urine although the blood glucose is normal or in the absence of hyperglycaemia.
This is unrelated to diabetes, self-limiting and does not require treatment. This means that urine glucose is not a reliable method of diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.
In most women, the body produces extra insulin to maintain the blood glucose in the normal range. However, in about 5% of women, the extra insulin produced is insufficient, leading to hyperglycaemia by the 20th to 24th week of pregnancy. After delivery, the body uses insulin more effectively and the blood glucose returns to the normal range.
This condition only occurs during pregnancy and is called gestational diabetes (GDM). The risk factors for GDM include maternal age, obesity, obstetric history of diabetes or large babies and strong family of diabetes.
Good control of blood glucose is essential to maternal and foetal well-being. Poor control increases the risk of high blood pressure and the worsening of pre-existing diabetic complications like eye and kidney problems.
Poor control in the first trimester, when the foetal organs are being formed, increases the risk of birth deformities and miscarriage. Diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication due to poor control, can also lead to miscarriage. Gestational diabetics do not usually have these problems because the condition develops after the first trimester.
Poor control later in pregnancy increases the risk of foetal death and/or increased foetal growth with birth weights above 4kg (macrosomia), the incidence of which is thrice that of those with blood glucose within the normal range. Macrosomia increases complications during labour and delivery, the likelihood of instrumental vaginal delivery and caesarean section, and birth injury.
Although most diabetics have increased foetal growth, those who have vascular disease (eye or kidney complications) or high blood pressure are at increased risk of restricted foetal growth. The baby may have a low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia) at birth, which is life threatening and can affect the baby’s mental development.
The baby is more prone to jaundice and low blood calcium and magnesium. If untreated, the former leads to brain damage and the latter to spasms in the hands and feet, or twitching muscles. The diabetic foetal lungs mature later than the non-diabetic, leading to an increased risk of respiratory distress.
It is generally accepted that babies born to diabetics have twice the risk of birth injury, thrice the likelihood of caesarean section and four times the incidence of admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. The risk in individual cases is related to the degree of maternal hyperglycaemia.
Effects of pregnancy on diabetes
The body’s changes during pregnancy make control of blood glucose more difficult. During the first trimester, the insulin requirement may decrease slightly and can lead to hypoglycaemia which can affect brain function. Nausea and vomiting during this time affects carbohydrate absorption in the gut, thereby impacting on insulin dosing. Pre-existing diabetic complications may worsen during pregnancy.
Insulin requirements increase gradually between 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy and then markedly. This is due to the placental hormones which are important for foetal growth but concomitantly, blocks the effects of insulin. The insulin requirements will be less during labour as the body is working using glucose for its energy requirements. After birth, the body’s insulin requirements decreases but it will take weeks or months before the body’s changes are complete.
Diagnosis
A routine urine screen for glucose is carried out at every antenatal visit to enable the doctor to decide who needs further investigation. Gestational diabetes (GDM) is diagnosed by an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT). After an overnight fast, the patient is given a dose of oral glucose and the blood and urine checked for glucose at regular intervals.
Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes is usually diagnosed when there is an episode of hyperglycaemia, ketosis and coma occurring usually during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood before pregnancy. Type 1 diabetes is rarely diagnosed during pregnancy when it is usually accompanied by unexplained coma due to unstable diet and glucose control in early pregnancy.
The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may be problematic as severe GDM may have similar characteristics. A HbA1C of 8% or more in the first trimester is highly suggestive. A definitive diagnosis can be made after delivery with a GTT.
Management
Pre-pregnancy assessment and treatment is advisable for all diabetics and those with a history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy.
The diabetes management plan during pregnancy includes: knowing and keeping the blood glucose level under control; healthy diet; regular, moderate physical activity; maintaining a healthy weight gain; taking medications as prescribed; keeping records as advised by the doctor; and keeping appointments with the doctor as advised.
The widespread availability of glucometers has revolutionised diabetic management. Recording blood glucose levels before and after meals improves glycaemic control.
The frequency and timing of blood glucose measurements are individualised by the doctor. A healthy diet comprises a balance of foods from all food groups providing the nutrients, vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
Moderate physical activity is not the same as daily routine activity. Listen to your body. It will tell how much activity is sufficient. Stop when you feel tired. If you feel dizzy or faint, stop immediately. It is important to maintain a healthy weight gain, which means overall weight gain and weekly rate of weight gain.
Insulin therapy in pregnant diabetics helps to achieve blood glucose profiles similar to that of pregnant non-diabetics. It is usually given by subcutaneous injection. The insulin regimens require combinations and timing of injections that are different from that in the non-pregnant state.
The doctor will advise on the adjustments to the insulin dosages. Because the insulin requirements change as pregnancy advances, the insulin injections will have to be continually modified. This requires meticulous attention to detail by both patient and doctor.
Insulin therapy is helpful in treating some gestational diabetics to achieve a positive outcome. The obstetric management includes: monitoring foetal growth and wellbeing; preventing maternal complications; preventing stillbirth and asphyxia; and minimising maternal and foetal morbidity at delivery.
The timing of delivery is important as the objectives are to prevent stillbirth and asphyxia and to minimise morbidity to mother and baby. Delivery that is as near to the expected date of delivery increases the likelihood of spontaneous labour and vaginal delivery. However, the risks of increasing foetal macrosomia, birth injury and stillbirth increase as one approaches the expected date of delivery.
The obstetrician considers several factors when deciding on the timing and mode of delivery. They include blood glucose control, maternal complications, foetal macrosomia and foetal biophysical profile.
The patient’s preference is also considered but in this situation, lesser weightage is placed on it when compared to other factors. It would be prudent to adhere to medical advice.
Despite the challenges, good blood glucose control leads to a satisfactory outcome for both mother and baby.
7招縮小毛孔
1. 冰敷—把冰過的化妝水用化妝棉沾濕，敷在臉上或毛孔粗大的地方，可以起到不錯的收斂效果。
2. 毛巾冷敷—把乾淨的專用小毛巾放在冰箱裡，洗完臉後，把冰毛巾輕敷在臉上幾秒鐘。
3. 用水果敷臉—西瓜皮、檸檬皮等都可以用來敷臉，它們有很好的收斂柔軟毛細孔、抑制油脂分泌及美白等多重功效。
4. 檸檬汁洗臉—油性肌膚的人可以在洗臉時，在清水中滴入幾滴檸檬汁，除了可收斂毛孔外，也能減少粉刺和面皰的產生。(但注意濃度不可太濃，且不可將檸檬汁直接塗抹在臉上)。
5. 化妝棉+化妝水—事先準備1小瓶無油化妝水再裝上化妝棉，一小時後，以化妝棉噴上化妝水輕拭出油的部位，對於毛孔粗大的你來說是清爽又有效的。
6. 雞蛋橄欖油緊膚—將一個雞蛋打散，加入半個檸檬汁及一點點粗鹽，充分攪拌均勻後，將橄欖油加入雞蛋汁裡，使二者混合均勻。平日可將此面膜儲存在冰箱裡，一週做1-2次就可以讓肌膚緊實，改善毛孔粗大，促進皮膚的光滑細緻。
7. 栗皮緊膚—取栗子的內果皮，搗成末狀，與蜂蜜均勻攪拌，塗於面部，能使臉部光潔、富有彈性。
2. 毛巾冷敷—把乾淨的專用小毛巾放在冰箱裡，洗完臉後，把冰毛巾輕敷在臉上幾秒鐘。
3. 用水果敷臉—西瓜皮、檸檬皮等都可以用來敷臉，它們有很好的收斂柔軟毛細孔、抑制油脂分泌及美白等多重功效。
4. 檸檬汁洗臉—油性肌膚的人可以在洗臉時，在清水中滴入幾滴檸檬汁，除了可收斂毛孔外，也能減少粉刺和面皰的產生。(但注意濃度不可太濃，且不可將檸檬汁直接塗抹在臉上)。
5. 化妝棉+化妝水—事先準備1小瓶無油化妝水再裝上化妝棉，一小時後，以化妝棉噴上化妝水輕拭出油的部位，對於毛孔粗大的你來說是清爽又有效的。
6. 雞蛋橄欖油緊膚—將一個雞蛋打散，加入半個檸檬汁及一點點粗鹽，充分攪拌均勻後，將橄欖油加入雞蛋汁裡，使二者混合均勻。平日可將此面膜儲存在冰箱裡，一週做1-2次就可以讓肌膚緊實，改善毛孔粗大，促進皮膚的光滑細緻。
7. 栗皮緊膚—取栗子的內果皮，搗成末狀，與蜂蜜均勻攪拌，塗於面部，能使臉部光潔、富有彈性。
Sunday, October 18, 2009
shArIng~
I have read few articles from Reader's Digest. Some quite interesting so I'm here to share 2 of them with u,hope u like it~
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF...
Popular opinion may have it down as the first sign of madness, but scientists have found that talking to yourself is good for you.
People on public transport deal with travel stress by quitely humming, singing or talking to themselves, according to a poll by Nottingham Trent University. However, they try to do it "sub-audibly", so on-one else could hear. "People think it's legitimate to communicate to others, but not with themselves, "says lead researcher Dr. Glenn Williams. He likens talking to oneself to keeping a diary, a positive way of reflecting on one's life. It's not just adults who benefit. Professor Adam Winsler of George Mason University in the US recently found that pre-school children who talked to themselves out loud did better in classroom activities. He said "private speech" was important in childhood development and should be encouraged.
THE OLIVE OIL TO USE FOR...
We know a Mediterranean diet is favourable for its heart-healthy oils. But did you know that different types of olive oils offer different benefits depending on how they're used?
~Extra-virgin and virgin are the purest forms (often called cold-pressed because they are not heated during processing). They have the most flavour and the highest concentrations of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which helps prevent them from breaking down at high heat. Ideal for dressing salads or drizzling over steamed vegetables before serving.
~Refined olive oil has slightly lower levels of antioxidants but is less expensive than extra-virgin, which makes it ideal for shallow or wok frying, grilling, and roasting.
~Extra-light olive oil has little flavour and is good for frying both savoury and sweet foods.
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF...
Popular opinion may have it down as the first sign of madness, but scientists have found that talking to yourself is good for you.
People on public transport deal with travel stress by quitely humming, singing or talking to themselves, according to a poll by Nottingham Trent University. However, they try to do it "sub-audibly", so on-one else could hear. "People think it's legitimate to communicate to others, but not with themselves, "says lead researcher Dr. Glenn Williams. He likens talking to oneself to keeping a diary, a positive way of reflecting on one's life. It's not just adults who benefit. Professor Adam Winsler of George Mason University in the US recently found that pre-school children who talked to themselves out loud did better in classroom activities. He said "private speech" was important in childhood development and should be encouraged.
THE OLIVE OIL TO USE FOR...
We know a Mediterranean diet is favourable for its heart-healthy oils. But did you know that different types of olive oils offer different benefits depending on how they're used?
~Extra-virgin and virgin are the purest forms (often called cold-pressed because they are not heated during processing). They have the most flavour and the highest concentrations of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which helps prevent them from breaking down at high heat. Ideal for dressing salads or drizzling over steamed vegetables before serving.
~Refined olive oil has slightly lower levels of antioxidants but is less expensive than extra-virgin, which makes it ideal for shallow or wok frying, grilling, and roasting.
~Extra-light olive oil has little flavour and is good for frying both savoury and sweet foods.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Prevent urself from Breast Cancer ...
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month. It's a time we don the pink ribbons and dedicate our efforts toward education of the disease. But your strongest weapon against the ailment is early detection. So keep abreast with information. It may save your life.
In Malaysia, there is an estimated 35 breast cancer patients per every 100,000 people. For between half and one third of the women within that population, the disease will prove fatal, making it one of the leading causes of cancer deaths for Malaysian women.
But it's a disease that's easily curable if caught early. Know what to look for and help save yourself.
But it's a disease that's easily curable if caught early. Know what to look for and help save yourself.
A Malaysian woman has a 1 in 19 chance of getting breast cancer some time during her life. Breast cancer is most common amongst the Chinese, followed by the Indians and then, Malays.
Breast cancer formed 31 per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases in women in 2003, an increase from 30.4 per cent in 2002.
Breast cancer formed 31 per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases in women in 2003, an increase from 30.4 per cent in 2002.
NOT ONLY WOMAN!! MAN SHOULD TAKE CONCERN TOO!!!
In Malaysia, the National Cancer Registry reported 56 news cases of male breast cancer in 2002 and 24 new cases in 2003. In 2002, the male breast cancers were diagnosed in 26 Malay, 22 Chinese and 5 Indian men. 71 per cent (40 of them) were diagnosed in those aged 50 years or elder.
Of the 24 new cases reported in 2003, 11 were in Chinese men, while 7 were in Malay men.
Of the 24 new cases reported in 2003, 11 were in Chinese men, while 7 were in Malay men.
How and why
A specific cause of breast cancer has yet to be identified, but several suspected risk factors have been identified. These include being overweight, having a family history of breast cancer, using hormone replacement therapy after the age of 50, or taking certain contraceptive pills. The risk of developing breast cancer also increases with age, with 8 out of ten cases occuring in women over the age of 50.
(Source: www.macmillan.org.uk)
A specific cause of breast cancer has yet to be identified, but several suspected risk factors have been identified. These include being overweight, having a family history of breast cancer, using hormone replacement therapy after the age of 50, or taking certain contraceptive pills. The risk of developing breast cancer also increases with age, with 8 out of ten cases occuring in women over the age of 50.
(Source: www.macmillan.org.uk)
Breast cancer occurs when cells in the lobules - the milk producing glands or ducts, become unusual and split uncontrollably.
What to look for
A breast lump is the first symptom in nine out of 10 breast cancers. However, a woman's breasts are rarely the same size and may feel different at different times of the menstrual cycle, sometimes becoming lumpy just before a period. If you do detect a lump during a self-examination, have it checked by your doctor. Other things to look for are: skin changes like dimpled or redness of the breast, an inverted nipple or bloodstained nipple discharge, an unusal change in size, or any pain. Lymph glands in the armpit may also be swollen if affected by the cancer cells.
A breast lump is the first symptom in nine out of 10 breast cancers. However, a woman's breasts are rarely the same size and may feel different at different times of the menstrual cycle, sometimes becoming lumpy just before a period. If you do detect a lump during a self-examination, have it checked by your doctor. Other things to look for are: skin changes like dimpled or redness of the breast, an inverted nipple or bloodstained nipple discharge, an unusal change in size, or any pain. Lymph glands in the armpit may also be swollen if affected by the cancer cells.
AM I RISK?
Use this checklist to see if you fall into a high risk category.
Use this checklist to see if you fall into a high risk category.
Did you get your period at an early?
There are many types of breast cancer. 60 per cent of this variety have shown a senstivity to oestrogen, so the more oestrogen you've been exposed to - like in the case of early menstruation (before the age of 12) or late menopause (after the age of 55) - the higher your risk of developing breast cancer.
When did you have children?
Having children before the age of 28 reduces your risk of breast cancer. This is probably due to changes in the breasts during pregnancy, which are thought to make them more resilient. Breastfeeding is also a preventitive measure against the cancer.
Are you overweight?
Fat tissue produces oestrogen, increasing your risk of developing breast cancer. Stick to lean meats, low fat dairy and maintain lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Are you often sleep deprived?
Japanese research has found getting less than six hours sleep every night increases your risk of breast cancer.
Studies have also found that processed sandwich meats may increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. Charred food from a BBQ, for example, has also been linked to cancer.
Do you drink lots of alcohol?
One alcoholic drink a day increases your risk.
Do you have a strong family history of breast cancer?
If someone in your family has been diagnosed, especially a mother or sister, then you are also more at risk. But, less than five per cent of breast cancer is due to an inherited risk.
Breast cancer awareness around town
Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Roadshows will be at following locations: One Utama (Oct 12-15) Mid Valley Megamall (Oct 18-21) Sogo (Oct 15-27)
Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Roadshows will be at following locations: One Utama (Oct 12-15) Mid Valley Megamall (Oct 18-21) Sogo (Oct 15-27)
Friday, October 9, 2009
不要错放了幸福温暖的手
往往许多人在抉择伴侣时，容易东想西想，不知所措，就是因为害怕一时做错决定，看错人，造成终生的遗憾。 诺贝尔文学奖得主萧伯纳说："此时此刻在地球上，约有两万个人适合当你的人生伴侣，就看你先遇到哪一个，如果在第二个理想伴侣出现之前，你已经跟前一个人发展出相知相惜、互相信赖的深层关系，那后者就会变成你的好朋友，但是若你跟前一个人没有培养出深层关系，感情就容易动摇、变心，直到你与这些理想伴侣候选人的其中一位拥有稳固的深情，才是幸福的开始，漂泊的结束。
爱上一个人不需要靠努力，只需要靠"际遇"，是上天的安排，但是"持续地爱一个人"就要靠"努力"，在爱情的经营中，顺畅运转的要素就是沟通、体谅、包容与自制 (面临诱惑有所自制)。有许多人总是? "际遇"所迷惑与苦恼，意念不停、欲念不断、争逐不散，而忘了培养经营感情的能力才是幸福的关键。 所以不要去追问到底谁才是我的Mr.Right，而是n问说在眼前的伴侣关系中，我能努力到什么程度、成长到什么程度，若没有培养出经营幸福的能力，就算真的Mr.Right出现在你身边，幸福依然会错过的，而活在犹疑与遗憾当中，这不就是许多"爱情虚无症"的遭遇与心态吗？
若你此刻已有一位长久相伴的伴侣，不要再随便三心二意地犹疑了，我们往往不易察觉感情中的一个陷阱，就是"近亲生慢侮"，也就是经济学中的铁律"边际效益递减法则"，跟你在一起越久的人，就越容易麻木与忽视，而新鲜的"际遇"总是那么动人可爱。 在感情对待中，难免有摩擦与无心的伤害，而且论得罪自己的次数累加起来最多的人，当然是跟我们在一起最久、最亲近的人。而新欢呢，又还没开始有得罪你的机会，再加上他的刻意讨好，所以新欢怎么看怎么可爱，旧爱怎么看怎么讨厌。但别忘了，新欢身上总是有不确定的未知数， 旧爱身上就是有难得的熟悉感、确定感、信赖感。
千万不要随便在偶然的"际遇"中迷失了自己，错放了幸福温暖的手。 所以萧伯纳的话，是要提醒情人不要太钻牛角尖于寻觅那唯一，应该把精神用在学会经营幸福的能力上，同时也提醒我们"弱水三千只取一瓢饮"若有幸遇到了难得的伴侣，就不要再三心二意了，因为我们永远不知道一生何时会遇到两万个其中的几个，所以要知福惜福、活在当下。
爱上一个人不需要靠努力，只需要靠"际遇"，是上天的安排，但是"持续地爱一个人"就要靠"努力"，在爱情的经营中，顺畅运转的要素就是沟通、体谅、包容与自制 (面临诱惑有所自制)。有许多人总是? "际遇"所迷惑与苦恼，意念不停、欲念不断、争逐不散，而忘了培养经营感情的能力才是幸福的关键。 所以不要去追问到底谁才是我的Mr.Right，而是n问说在眼前的伴侣关系中，我能努力到什么程度、成长到什么程度，若没有培养出经营幸福的能力，就算真的Mr.Right出现在你身边，幸福依然会错过的，而活在犹疑与遗憾当中，这不就是许多"爱情虚无症"的遭遇与心态吗？
若你此刻已有一位长久相伴的伴侣，不要再随便三心二意地犹疑了，我们往往不易察觉感情中的一个陷阱，就是"近亲生慢侮"，也就是经济学中的铁律"边际效益递减法则"，跟你在一起越久的人，就越容易麻木与忽视，而新鲜的"际遇"总是那么动人可爱。 在感情对待中，难免有摩擦与无心的伤害，而且论得罪自己的次数累加起来最多的人，当然是跟我们在一起最久、最亲近的人。而新欢呢，又还没开始有得罪你的机会，再加上他的刻意讨好，所以新欢怎么看怎么可爱，旧爱怎么看怎么讨厌。但别忘了，新欢身上总是有不确定的未知数， 旧爱身上就是有难得的熟悉感、确定感、信赖感。
千万不要随便在偶然的"际遇"中迷失了自己，错放了幸福温暖的手。 所以萧伯纳的话，是要提醒情人不要太钻牛角尖于寻觅那唯一，应该把精神用在学会经营幸福的能力上，同时也提醒我们"弱水三千只取一瓢饮"若有幸遇到了难得的伴侣，就不要再三心二意了，因为我们永远不知道一生何时会遇到两万个其中的几个，所以要知福惜福、活在当下。
Thursday, October 8, 2009
愛一個人就要專心一點
那一年的爱情 错过了请不要再等待 月华终于和大伟分开了。
最初月华还不知道如何开口告诉他，因为大伟很爱很爱她，但是月华早就不想和他在一起了。倒不是大伟对自己不好，可光对自己好有什么用啊。 大伟木讷得很，从不知道甜言蜜语，不会在月华生日时送她玫瑰请她吃一顿烛光晚，家里的菜做得再好吃再实惠，可是不浪漫啊。对，大伟是一个根本不懂浪漫的人！ 其实最主要的原因还不在这些，而是大伟穷，自己穷家里也穷。为了供房子成天省吃俭用抠门得很，买衣服买商场里削价的，就连吃的菜也很少买上市菜。没有大房子没有车子，什么都没有，周围的小姐妹远胜于自己。不要说女人虚荣，哪个女人不渴望过更好的生活？但大伟什么都没有，除了有一颗爱自己的心，什么都不能给。 不过，启明就不同了，他高大且有一双动情的眼睛，月华知道那双眼睛之所以这样动情是因为自己。启明会说很多很多的笑话给自己听，把自己逗得前仰后合，也会轻轻地说情话，说得自己心里甜蜜蜜，更会有巧克力、鲜花、烛光晚餐。启明是一个很浪漫的人，会带月华看日出日落，听音乐喝咖啡，会买各种各样的礼物哄月华开心。和启明在一起，月华真的感到很幸福。 心的天平不知道从什么时候起向启明偏斜了许多。越发觉得大伟的种种不好，就连以前最欣赏他烧的一手好也觉得很是不屑了。这些哪里有烛光晚餐的情调让人怦然心动。只是月华不知道自己该如何开口，因为大伟爱了自己五年呵护了自己五年，五年不短的时间啊。五年的情爱画上句号，就这样离开大伟，月华觉得不忍。大伟说过可以什么都没有就是不能没有她，大伟是在结婚那天晚上喝醉了说这话的，月华知道他说的是真的，她确定他是真的爱她。 分手是大伟提出来的。命运就是这么巧，世界这么大，月华和启明特地远离了市区躲到那么偏僻的小镇幽会，竟然也会被大伟撞见。大伟去那个小镇找一个老同学为月华要些菊花给她做菊花枕头。这段日子，月华睡得不好，老叫着头痛，听说菊花枕头可以治疗偏头痛，大伟就特地到这个郊区小镇找老同学要点菊花做枕头，谁知竟在路过小岛咖啡屋时隔着玻璃窗看见了依偎在一起的月华和启明。
大伟的心很痛，但是他没有冲动，也没有歇斯底里地爆发，只是默默地转身，依然平静地去同学那儿讨了一大袋菊花，然后回家。倒是月华和启明惊惧得不晓得怎么办才好，启明忐忑不安坐立不安，月华在一阵慌张之后下定决心，人家启明有钱待我好、舍得为我花钱嘛。看不住老婆，是你大伟自己没有用，怨不得旁人。 回家，是摊牌的时刻了。月华等待着暴风雨的来临。大伟只是轻轻地问：'你想好了吗？真的想好了吗？' 月华低头不语。大伟仰天长叹了一声：'好吧，好吧，你想好了，我不拦你，我放你走。' 最后这句话大伟是哽咽着说出来的。 大伟做了最后一顿晚餐给月华，每一盘菜都是月华的最爱，每一盘菜里都浸满了大伟的深情。月华突然不想离开大伟了，启明虽然会和自己花前月下却绝不肯放弃自己的喜好。启明总是按照他自己的喜好点菜，明知道月华胃不好不能吃辣，却从不肯迁就月华，更别提为月华亲自下厨烧一顿可口的饭菜了。想着想着月华的眼睛湿润了。 但是大伟却不肯再给月华机会了：'对不起，月，我可以忍受你的坏脾气不讲理，不会做家务，一切的一切，我都可以包容。因为我爱你。但是我不能接受你和别的人好，唯独这一点，我不能接受。月，对不起……' 分开了，结束了。
另一段感情也很快随之结束了。 因为朝夕的相处，启明身上有着月华更多难以忍受的缺陷。启明钱挣得虽多但花得更快，人家是'月光族'，可他不到月中就口袋光光了。长期吃麻辣的启明不肯为她痛着的胃着想，睡不着启明不肯念文章给她听，头痛得睡不着觉启明不会给她轻轻柔柔地按太阳穴……枕着大伟送的菊花枕头，月华哭得很伤心。
三年过去了，月华随朋友们一起去看大伟。不是夫妻了，毕竟也是同学一场，高中三年，就连后来复读都是一个学校一个班。听说大伟的孩子满月，自然应该去道贺一番。本不想去的，但想着不去反而更显着自己心虚没有忘记他似的，月华不想别人看见自己的落寞。大伟的妻子很高兴，没有人告诉她面前的月华是她亲爱丈夫的前妻。她很感谢大伟老同学的热情，执意要留他们吃饭。自然是大伟下的厨，看着系着围裙的大伟忙前忙后，月华的眼睛有些湿润，这样的幸福本来是应该属于自己的啊，自己被所谓的浪漫冲昏了头。席间，大家吃得很痛快，都夸大伟的手艺好。突然，朋友瑞雪冷不丁冒了一句：'大伟，我记得你以前的拿手好菜是椒盐排骨啊，怎么现在这排骨烧得这么没有味，倒是鱼烧得好极了。没有记错的话，你最讨厌鱼味，你一直说腥气，在你的菜谱里是没有鱼的呀。'大伟宠溺地揉揉妻子的短发：'没有办法，老婆大人爱吃嘛。一顿不吃鱼就把小嘴噘着，我心疼，只好学做了。'妻子害羞而满足地笑，扭了一下大伟的胳膊，咕哝了一句：'不要脸！'月华的心一痛，自己一向不喜欢吃鱼，那个椒盐排骨曾经是自己的最爱啊，转眼新人换旧人，桌上的美味也由椒盐排骨换成了糖醋鱼。责怪不了大伟，因为这手中的幸福是自己没有好好珍惜放弃的。
走在回家的路上，月色如水，满街的霓虹闪烁，诱惑着一对对亲密的青年男女，月华的目光不为所动，却是一栋栋家居房子里透射出的温暖的光刺痛了她的眼睛也刺痛了她的心。在这个万家灯火的温馨时刻，她却再也找不到那个曾经深爱她的男人了。近处是一家餐厅的广告牌，大大的牌子上只有这样几个字'吃遍天下还是回家'，远处，传来迪克牛仔歇斯底里痛彻心扉的歌声'有多少爱可以重来，有多少人愿意等待……' 没有谁的爱可以重来，也没有谁愿意等待，错过了便是永远的错过了!
最初月华还不知道如何开口告诉他，因为大伟很爱很爱她，但是月华早就不想和他在一起了。倒不是大伟对自己不好，可光对自己好有什么用啊。 大伟木讷得很，从不知道甜言蜜语，不会在月华生日时送她玫瑰请她吃一顿烛光晚，家里的菜做得再好吃再实惠，可是不浪漫啊。对，大伟是一个根本不懂浪漫的人！ 其实最主要的原因还不在这些，而是大伟穷，自己穷家里也穷。为了供房子成天省吃俭用抠门得很，买衣服买商场里削价的，就连吃的菜也很少买上市菜。没有大房子没有车子，什么都没有，周围的小姐妹远胜于自己。不要说女人虚荣，哪个女人不渴望过更好的生活？但大伟什么都没有，除了有一颗爱自己的心，什么都不能给。 不过，启明就不同了，他高大且有一双动情的眼睛，月华知道那双眼睛之所以这样动情是因为自己。启明会说很多很多的笑话给自己听，把自己逗得前仰后合，也会轻轻地说情话，说得自己心里甜蜜蜜，更会有巧克力、鲜花、烛光晚餐。启明是一个很浪漫的人，会带月华看日出日落，听音乐喝咖啡，会买各种各样的礼物哄月华开心。和启明在一起，月华真的感到很幸福。 心的天平不知道从什么时候起向启明偏斜了许多。越发觉得大伟的种种不好，就连以前最欣赏他烧的一手好也觉得很是不屑了。这些哪里有烛光晚餐的情调让人怦然心动。只是月华不知道自己该如何开口，因为大伟爱了自己五年呵护了自己五年，五年不短的时间啊。五年的情爱画上句号，就这样离开大伟，月华觉得不忍。大伟说过可以什么都没有就是不能没有她，大伟是在结婚那天晚上喝醉了说这话的，月华知道他说的是真的，她确定他是真的爱她。 分手是大伟提出来的。命运就是这么巧，世界这么大，月华和启明特地远离了市区躲到那么偏僻的小镇幽会，竟然也会被大伟撞见。大伟去那个小镇找一个老同学为月华要些菊花给她做菊花枕头。这段日子，月华睡得不好，老叫着头痛，听说菊花枕头可以治疗偏头痛，大伟就特地到这个郊区小镇找老同学要点菊花做枕头，谁知竟在路过小岛咖啡屋时隔着玻璃窗看见了依偎在一起的月华和启明。
大伟的心很痛，但是他没有冲动，也没有歇斯底里地爆发，只是默默地转身，依然平静地去同学那儿讨了一大袋菊花，然后回家。倒是月华和启明惊惧得不晓得怎么办才好，启明忐忑不安坐立不安，月华在一阵慌张之后下定决心，人家启明有钱待我好、舍得为我花钱嘛。看不住老婆，是你大伟自己没有用，怨不得旁人。 回家，是摊牌的时刻了。月华等待着暴风雨的来临。大伟只是轻轻地问：'你想好了吗？真的想好了吗？' 月华低头不语。大伟仰天长叹了一声：'好吧，好吧，你想好了，我不拦你，我放你走。' 最后这句话大伟是哽咽着说出来的。 大伟做了最后一顿晚餐给月华，每一盘菜都是月华的最爱，每一盘菜里都浸满了大伟的深情。月华突然不想离开大伟了，启明虽然会和自己花前月下却绝不肯放弃自己的喜好。启明总是按照他自己的喜好点菜，明知道月华胃不好不能吃辣，却从不肯迁就月华，更别提为月华亲自下厨烧一顿可口的饭菜了。想着想着月华的眼睛湿润了。 但是大伟却不肯再给月华机会了：'对不起，月，我可以忍受你的坏脾气不讲理，不会做家务，一切的一切，我都可以包容。因为我爱你。但是我不能接受你和别的人好，唯独这一点，我不能接受。月，对不起……' 分开了，结束了。
另一段感情也很快随之结束了。 因为朝夕的相处，启明身上有着月华更多难以忍受的缺陷。启明钱挣得虽多但花得更快，人家是'月光族'，可他不到月中就口袋光光了。长期吃麻辣的启明不肯为她痛着的胃着想，睡不着启明不肯念文章给她听，头痛得睡不着觉启明不会给她轻轻柔柔地按太阳穴……枕着大伟送的菊花枕头，月华哭得很伤心。
三年过去了，月华随朋友们一起去看大伟。不是夫妻了，毕竟也是同学一场，高中三年，就连后来复读都是一个学校一个班。听说大伟的孩子满月，自然应该去道贺一番。本不想去的，但想着不去反而更显着自己心虚没有忘记他似的，月华不想别人看见自己的落寞。大伟的妻子很高兴，没有人告诉她面前的月华是她亲爱丈夫的前妻。她很感谢大伟老同学的热情，执意要留他们吃饭。自然是大伟下的厨，看着系着围裙的大伟忙前忙后，月华的眼睛有些湿润，这样的幸福本来是应该属于自己的啊，自己被所谓的浪漫冲昏了头。席间，大家吃得很痛快，都夸大伟的手艺好。突然，朋友瑞雪冷不丁冒了一句：'大伟，我记得你以前的拿手好菜是椒盐排骨啊，怎么现在这排骨烧得这么没有味，倒是鱼烧得好极了。没有记错的话，你最讨厌鱼味，你一直说腥气，在你的菜谱里是没有鱼的呀。'大伟宠溺地揉揉妻子的短发：'没有办法，老婆大人爱吃嘛。一顿不吃鱼就把小嘴噘着，我心疼，只好学做了。'妻子害羞而满足地笑，扭了一下大伟的胳膊，咕哝了一句：'不要脸！'月华的心一痛，自己一向不喜欢吃鱼，那个椒盐排骨曾经是自己的最爱啊，转眼新人换旧人，桌上的美味也由椒盐排骨换成了糖醋鱼。责怪不了大伟，因为这手中的幸福是自己没有好好珍惜放弃的。
走在回家的路上，月色如水，满街的霓虹闪烁，诱惑着一对对亲密的青年男女，月华的目光不为所动，却是一栋栋家居房子里透射出的温暖的光刺痛了她的眼睛也刺痛了她的心。在这个万家灯火的温馨时刻，她却再也找不到那个曾经深爱她的男人了。近处是一家餐厅的广告牌，大大的牌子上只有这样几个字'吃遍天下还是回家'，远处，传来迪克牛仔歇斯底里痛彻心扉的歌声'有多少爱可以重来，有多少人愿意等待……' 没有谁的爱可以重来，也没有谁愿意等待，错过了便是永远的错过了!
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