I just received this email and I do wonder if this natural therapy does work but considering that almost everyone who contrscts the virus dies from pneumonia, I feel that doing something is better than doing nothing at all and it does not cost much.
"JUST A SMALL BUT MEANINGFUL INFO FM ME TO YOU AND YR FRIENDS...MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF H1N1 SINCE IT PRACTICALLY HIT US LIKE A TIME BOMB.....
My staff was crying herself sick on Tuesday morning...was told that her son was confirmed of H1N1 in his Uni at Kangar, Perlis...worse was that when he was bedridden 2 days the warden didnt even bother to sent to hospital till his dad came fm KL and with his friends assistance brought him to GH Kangar....
No one bothered in the hospital and he was put in the normal ward for another 2 days!!! (imagine the amount of people he has infected!!) .....after 2 days and his eyes were turning yellow and saliva greenish...he was put in quarantined room...
His mom practically fainted just telling me the story.. cant do much cos she does not have enough money to go to the north with the father...
First thing we did was made her call the hospital and insist that they sent him to Sg.Buloh Hospital or any other hospital in KL since they seemed to be more alert and more equipt...they refused of course...so I sent her off to Kangar the same day to solve the problem.
Whilst this was happening, I had a call from one Ustaz who was in town to "help cure" another H1N1 child in Shah Alam....and was told this simple prescription by him.....
EAT MINIMUM 6 GREEN APPLES A DAY AND FRESH ORANGE JUICE
For those with sore throat please blend the apples and keep on taking till your fever disappear and yr symtoms are gone....I cannot explain it but the child in Shah Alam was ok too after taking this tip....
My staff's son was given the apple juice for the whole day on Monday/Tuesday and he was out of the fever yesterday Wednesday... .she called me and was crying on the phone to say that her son was out of ICU and was able to eat normally...all these happened within just 4 days today (thursday 6 august)...
This is just to share with my fellow sisters and brothers and hope this small info could assist others as well, No harm in trying and anything can happen!!!!"
Health benefits of apples
Apples contain flavonoids, antioxidants that improve immune function and prevent heart disease and some cancers. Apples also have antiviral properties and will help you detoxify your body. Green apples act as a liver and gall bladder cleanser and may aid in softening gallstones.
Because of their high water content, apples are cooling and moistening and aid in reducing fever. Simply grate them and serve them to feverish patients. Steamed apples sweetened with honey are beneficial for a dry cough and may help to remove mucous from the lungs.
Easy on the digestion, apples contain malic and tartaric acids that inhibit fermentation in the intestines. Their high fiber content adds bulk that aids the digestive process, making elimination natural and comfortable. Apples contain pectin, a soluble fiber that encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
Apples are a good source of potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C. A single apple has approximately 1500mg of vitamin C to give the immune system a boost. Additionally, there are trace amounts of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and zinc. The skin of an apple contains quercetin an anti-oxidant found to lower the risk of heart disease and even prevent the cell changes that lead to cancer. If you eat two apples a day you can reduce your cholesterol level by up to 10%. Apples also reduce the risk of type II diabetes, COPD, stroke, respiratory disease, some types of cancer and asthma. Eating raw apples gives the gums a healthy massage and cleans the teeth.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Giving fruits to small children
Almost all the babies are 10 months old so time to introduce fruits. I personally do not like to puree the fruits because, firstly I am too lazy to do this and secondly but most importantly, processing fruits will reduce the nutritional contents of the fruits. I also do not like to extract the juice because the children need the fibre to prevent constipation and some of the vital nutrients are in the fibre so by just giving the juice alone your baby will not have all the nutrients of the fruit
Most of the children have a few front teeth so they can bite through the fruits but they do not know how to properly chew food yet therefore it is important to use the right method to feed them.
Fruits like apples are hard therefore the best way is to scrape them. Cut the fruit into big slices.
Using a teaspoon, scrape the fruit until you get a pulp onto the spoon.
Offer it to the child. Continue scraping and feeding it to the baby until the slice is finished. It is best to start with one big slice and as your child gets used to the fruit you can give more.
If the fruit is soft you can give it slice by slice instead of mashing it up. This will teach your baby to enjoy the real texture of the fruit and it is less messy. I like to use the local ‘pisang emas’ because the texture is smoother and one banana is just nice for small children.
Peel the banana and using a teaspoon, slice off a small piece at a time.
Feed your child one slice at a time.
If you give kiwi fruits, cut it into halves
Use the ‘slicing’ method
Give one slice at a time until it is all gone.
Watermelon should be cut into very small cubes
Use a fork to offer the cut fruits to the child
Jeun Yip showing us that the fruit is good. All children cannot use their thumb to show the “this is good” sign so they use their fore finger.
Most of the children have a few front teeth so they can bite through the fruits but they do not know how to properly chew food yet therefore it is important to use the right method to feed them.
Fruits like apples are hard therefore the best way is to scrape them. Cut the fruit into big slices.
Using a teaspoon, scrape the fruit until you get a pulp onto the spoon.
Offer it to the child. Continue scraping and feeding it to the baby until the slice is finished. It is best to start with one big slice and as your child gets used to the fruit you can give more.
If the fruit is soft you can give it slice by slice instead of mashing it up. This will teach your baby to enjoy the real texture of the fruit and it is less messy. I like to use the local ‘pisang emas’ because the texture is smoother and one banana is just nice for small children.
Peel the banana and using a teaspoon, slice off a small piece at a time.
Feed your child one slice at a time.
If you give kiwi fruits, cut it into halves
Use the ‘slicing’ method
Give one slice at a time until it is all gone.
Watermelon should be cut into very small cubes
Use a fork to offer the cut fruits to the child
Jeun Yip showing us that the fruit is good. All children cannot use their thumb to show the “this is good” sign so they use their fore finger.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
A one year old chilli king
I have never seen a small child who loves eating chilli. Jeremy just loves anything with chilli in it.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
My baby gymnast started walking!
Remember my baby gymnast? Jeun Yip is now 11 months and he has started walking by himself. Well done!!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Breakfast time
I usually start giving breakfast at the beginning of the 8th month. You can give pre-packed baby breakfast cereals or rusk biscuits.
This is a piece of rusk biscuit
Break it up into small pieces so that it is easier to dissolve
Add sufficient hot water
Mix it into a smooth paste
The twins, Marissa and Mirabelle waiting for their breakfast
Marissa wondering what is in the bowls
The first spoonful for Marissa
Mirabelle:“Hey Sasa, what does it taste like?”
“Oh it's my turn now”
Marissa’s turn again
Now it is back to Belle
“We like it!”
Now it is Jeun Yip’s turn to start having cheese for breakfast
This is a piece of soft cheese which practically melts in the mouth so no chewing required. Also make sure that it is not too salty
Use a spoon to cut it up into very small pieces
“Here we go Jeun Yip”
“Hmm, it tastes different”
“One more piece please”
“I like cheese!!”
This is a piece of rusk biscuit
Break it up into small pieces so that it is easier to dissolve
Add sufficient hot water
Mix it into a smooth paste
The twins, Marissa and Mirabelle waiting for their breakfast
Marissa wondering what is in the bowls
The first spoonful for Marissa
Mirabelle:“Hey Sasa, what does it taste like?”
“Oh it's my turn now”
Marissa’s turn again
Now it is back to Belle
“We like it!”
Now it is Jeun Yip’s turn to start having cheese for breakfast
This is a piece of soft cheese which practically melts in the mouth so no chewing required. Also make sure that it is not too salty
Use a spoon to cut it up into very small pieces
“Here we go Jeun Yip”
“Hmm, it tastes different”
“One more piece please”
“I like cheese!!”
Sunday, June 21, 2009
We are still here
I know it has been awhile since I updated the blog but it has been a most trying one month. I was two staff short at the daycare centre and after 12 hours of looking after the babies and having to clean and wash up each night I was really too exhausted to think straight. I had forgotten how time consuming housework is. In addition my electricity supply kept tripping every night so cannot use the pc at all. Finally found the culprit which is a burnt out fan upstairs which we only use at night which explains why the tripping only happens at night. I got my domestic help at last and hopefully, things are back to normal now so I have time to write again.
First of all Marie celebrated her 13th birthday in April so she is now officially a teenager and coming out with spots on her face.
Update on Wei Jun and Jeun Yip
Wei Jun actually left the centre in April but came back after 2 weeks because he missed his friends here.
Here he is with his best friend Jeun Yip. Both of them are teething and they compete with each other to produce the most amount of saliva. If you do not see them just follow the trail of saliva and you will find them.
They both love playing with Marissa (one of the twins)
Jeun Yip is shy in showing his affections
Wei Jun loves kissing Marissa even though there are bars between them.
First of all Marie celebrated her 13th birthday in April so she is now officially a teenager and coming out with spots on her face.
Update on Wei Jun and Jeun Yip
Wei Jun actually left the centre in April but came back after 2 weeks because he missed his friends here.
Here he is with his best friend Jeun Yip. Both of them are teething and they compete with each other to produce the most amount of saliva. If you do not see them just follow the trail of saliva and you will find them.
They both love playing with Marissa (one of the twins)
Jeun Yip is shy in showing his affections
Wei Jun loves kissing Marissa even though there are bars between them.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Are you prepared for any pandemic threats?
So far there are no cases of swine flu in Malaysia but we never know when it will come or even if it is already here with the ease of international travel. Below is recommendations from Sunway Medical Centre on precautions to take.
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In the event of a widespread outbreak of any type of illness, one of the best precautions you can take would be to eliminate or minimize your exposure to the general public by self quarantining. This would require that have ready a supply of essential supplies such as food, medications, toiletries etc. If you have not done so already, now is definitely the time to prepare to meet any future challenges rather than wait for a crisis to occur and join everyone to empty the local grocery stores.
You should have enough nonperishable and canned items to be able to get through a couple of weeks without having to leave home. If you need to take medications or supplements, it is not unreasonable to keep a three-month supply on hand. Just make sure to rotate the items as you continue to purchase new supplies each month. Whenever anyone goes to my kitchen, they always comment on the amount of nonperishable food in the cupboard and frozen food in the freezer. This is because I am always prepared for any emergencies.
For various respiratory threats I would suggest keeping a small supply of fiber surgical masks around. Dousing them with several drops of eucalyptus oil goes a long way toward both preventing and treating respiratory infections. Type N95 masks offer improved filtering power against bacteria and other pathogens. Keep a few on hand for everyone in the family. You can find the masks in many pharmacies or at any medical supply house or on the Internet. While you're shopping, include a box of surgical gloves as well.
My intent in sharing this information is not to frighten or create a feeling of hopelessness, but I do think it is a threat that you and your family need to be aware of and prepare for.
click on image to see enlarged version
In the event of a widespread outbreak of any type of illness, one of the best precautions you can take would be to eliminate or minimize your exposure to the general public by self quarantining. This would require that have ready a supply of essential supplies such as food, medications, toiletries etc. If you have not done so already, now is definitely the time to prepare to meet any future challenges rather than wait for a crisis to occur and join everyone to empty the local grocery stores.
You should have enough nonperishable and canned items to be able to get through a couple of weeks without having to leave home. If you need to take medications or supplements, it is not unreasonable to keep a three-month supply on hand. Just make sure to rotate the items as you continue to purchase new supplies each month. Whenever anyone goes to my kitchen, they always comment on the amount of nonperishable food in the cupboard and frozen food in the freezer. This is because I am always prepared for any emergencies.
For various respiratory threats I would suggest keeping a small supply of fiber surgical masks around. Dousing them with several drops of eucalyptus oil goes a long way toward both preventing and treating respiratory infections. Type N95 masks offer improved filtering power against bacteria and other pathogens. Keep a few on hand for everyone in the family. You can find the masks in many pharmacies or at any medical supply house or on the Internet. While you're shopping, include a box of surgical gloves as well.
My intent in sharing this information is not to frighten or create a feeling of hopelessness, but I do think it is a threat that you and your family need to be aware of and prepare for.
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