Saturday, October 1, 2011

Dalam Pantang :

Petua Untuk Badan Langsing Selepas Bersalin:

1.Ambil 5 halia bara (halia Cina), 10 biji lada hitam, dan 30 ekor ikan bilis.
2.Tumbuk kesemua sehingga lumat.
3.Perahkan air limau nipis.
4.Makan bersama nasi panas pagi dan malam, setiap hari sewaktu dalam pantang.

Monday, July 25, 2011

~ Peanut Butter Fudge ~


Ingredients :

1/2 cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (55 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar

Chocolate Coating

9 ounces (255 grams) semi sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

9 ounces (255 grams) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon (10 grams) shortening


Method :

Line 36 miniature muffin cups with paper liners.

Place the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and salt in a microwaveable bowl, and heat in the microwave for about one minute or just until soft, but not melted (check and stir the ingredients every 20 seconds). Stir in the confectioners sugar.

Melt the chocolates and shortening in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water.

Drop a teaspoon of the melted chocolate into each of the paper lined miniature muffin cups. Top with a scant teaspoon of peanut butter mixture. Then top with another teaspoon of melted chocolate. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes about 36 peanut butter cups. Preparation time 30 minutes.



(Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/candy/PeanutButterCups.html#ixzz1T2YsABUV)

Simple Chocolate Fudge:~


Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) nuts (hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and/or peanuts)

1-14 ounce can (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk

1 pound (452 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract


Method :

1)First line the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan (20 x 20 x 5 cm) with aluminum foil.

2)Combine the condensed milk, chopped chocolate, and butter in a stainless steel bowl and place over a saucepan of simmering water. Melt the chocolate mixture, stirring frequently, making sure the mixture doesn't get too hot or the fudge may be grainy.

3)Stir until smooth (it will be very thick).

4)Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts.

5)Spread the fudge into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.

6)Let stand at room temperature until cool. Then carefully remove the fudge from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil. With a long, sharp knife cut the fudge into pieces.

7)Store in the refrigerator for several days or freeze, well wrapped, for several months. Let thaw at room temperature, unwrapped, for a few hours before serving. Preparation time 45 minutes.


(Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/candy/SimpleChocolateFudge.html#ixzz1T2W8Dw7E)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

~ Cellulite and Menopause ~


Cellulite and menopause :


Cellulite is not a direct by-product of menopause, but many women start noticing this dreaded skin change during the menopausal years. Sometimes called ‘orange peel’ skin or ‘cottage cheese’ skin, cellulite is a condition that affects a woman’s self esteem. In our obsession with perfect bodies, cellulite encroaches on almost every aspect of women’s emotional well-being.

Cellulite defined ........
The term cellulite came into popular use during the 1970s to describe the dimpled skin many women get on their thighs, buttocks, and abdomens. Cellulite is nothing more than a fancy word for plain old fat. Specifically, cellulite refers to the pockets of fat that become trapped between the layers of skin.

Cellulite: trapped fat?
The outer layer of our skin, called the epidermis, covers the deeper inner layer of skin known as the dermis. Additionally, there are three deeper (subcutaneous) layers of fat underneath the dermis. Normally these layers support each other evenly, giving the outer layer of skin (epidermis) a taut, smooth appearance. Skin tissues found in these layers surround the fat deposits and keep them in place.

When the structure of these skin tissues breaks down, the result is the fat gathers into small pockets that are no longer held together in a tight structure. These fat pockets are trapped within the skin’s layers and begin to transform individually. No longer are the fat pockets strung together in a firm layer, but rather become spread out. Now the fat pockets are more visible at the skin’s outer surface.


Women and cellulite ......
About 90% of all women beyond adolescence will develop cellulite during their lifetimes. Cellulite can appear at any time, but often becomes more noticeable during menopause and peri-menopause. Menopause is not a direct cause of cellulite, but some experts point out that estrogen levels are responsible for maintaining strong connective tissue. As our estrogen levels decrease during menopause, the greater the risk for developing that orange peel complexion. But many women will begin to see signs of cellulite long before menopause or peri-menopause.

Men store their fat cells differently, and tend to have more fat around the abdominal area. Women on the other hand have more fat cells to begin with, and these are mostly concentrated around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Men’s fat cells tend to maintain more firmness and support within the skin than women’s fat cells.


Stages of cellulite .........

*Mild cellulite is normally not visible under normal standing conditions or when lying down. But when you squeeze your buttock or thighs, you will notice some dimpled skin.

*Moderate cellulite is more visible when standing and the skin appears slightly or moderately dimpled.

*Severe cellulite is very easily detected and the skin appears to have a rough texture like that of an orange peel or cottage cheese.

Causes of cellulite :
Besides the aging process, cellulite is often blamed on a diet high in fats and/or processed foods, a lack of exercise and a lack of water in the skin. Yet cellulite strikes women of all shapes and sizes; being thin does not guarantee a life free from dimpled skin. Once the connecting tissues in the skin weaken due to age, the skin’s elasticity and firmness are affected.

No real cure ......
Despite an abundance of so-called cures and treatments for cellulite there is no real way to get rid of cellulite. Women spend millions of dollars every year searching for magical creams, lotions, and even surgeries to deal with cellulite.

Changing our diets to lessen fat intake can help to shrink the size of fat cells and pockets we have, but the fat cells themselves will never melt away or disappear. Exercise is crucial for maintaining good overall health, but there are no true methods to target specific areas of the body for spot treatments. Exercise is great for strengthening our muscles and is good for our skin, yet is unable to really penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin.

Cellulite is inevitable for most of us; even the most avid athletes will end up with cellulite at some point in their lives. There are no real cures to deal with cellulite, and many women end up spending a great deal of money to prop up their emotional selves. Many experts tell us that we need to learn to accept our bodies for what they are and be proud of who we are. Cellulite makes that process just a little bit more difficult.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

~ STRAWBERRY JAM ~


Ingredients:


1 1/2 kg Strawberries
4 cups Sugar


How to make strawberry jam:

* Remove the stalks and wash the strawberries.
* Put the fruit in a heavy pan and stir till it boils, mash, and add sugar
* Stir until sugar is dissolved.
* Remove the scum.
* Boil rapidly till it sets when tested.
* Cool, pour into clean and dry jars.
* Seal with wax and close the lid tightly.

~ Strawberry Topping for Waffles ~


Strawberry Topping :

Ingredients:


1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:

Slice strawberries in 1/4-inch slices and place in mixing bowl.

In a saucepan combine sugar, orange juice and orange zest; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar.

Once syrup is at a rolling boil, remove from heat and pour over sliced strawberries. Let sit while cooking waffles. Serve over waffles.

Waffle Recipe :

Ingredients:


2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions:

Heat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a second bowl, use a wooden spoon to beat together egg yolks and sugar until sugar is dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow.

Add milk, melted butter and vanilla to eggs and whisk to combine.

Add flour mixture to egg-milk mixture and whisk just until blended . Do not over mix.

In a third bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold egg whites into waffle batter. Don't over mix!

Coat waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray if required and pour enough batter in the iron to just cover waffle grid.

Close and cook as per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. (Do not open waffle iron for at least 1 minute). To check if the waffles are done, open the waffle iron carefully and watch out for steam.

Repeat cooking with remaining batter. When each waffle is done, remove using either tongs or a fork. Don't forget to turn off waffle iron when all waffles are done.

Serve immediately with 1/4 cup of the Berry Topping spooned over each waffle.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

~ Fluffy Pancakes ~


Ingredients

* 3/4 cup milk
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons butter, melted
* cooking spray

Directions

1. Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

~ Chocolate Oil Cake ~




INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups white sugar
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2 cups water
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
3. Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth.
4. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

~ Gunakan tepung yang sesuai ~

Tepung Gandum :
Sesuai untuk dibuat cucur, jemput2, batter untuk menggoreng ikan dan ayam. Kadar gluten tepung agak sederhana jadi ia sesuai untuk makanan gorengan.

Tepung Kek :
Khas untuk membuat kek saperti Kek Mentega, Kek Buah, Kek Teh, Muffin dan kulit pastri puff. Kadar gluten dalam tepung kek ini rendah jadi ia amat sesuai untuk kek yang memerlukan struktur yang agak stabil.

Tepung Top :
Khas untuk membuat Kek Span, Kek Angel atau Kek Shiffon dan Kuih Baulu. Kadar gluten tepung ini amat rendah sekali jadi struktur protein nya amat singkat menjadikan ia sesuai untuk membuat kek yang lembut dan gebu.

Tepung Hong Kong atau Super Lite Flour :
Sesuai untuk membuat kueh pau kukus atau goreng donut. chakue dan roti paun.

Tepung Naik Sendiri atau Self-Raising Flour :
Jenis tepung ini sudah dicampur bahan penaik iaitu baking soda untuk memudahkan kita membuat kek, pancake atau batter.

Tepung Roti :
Sesuai untuk membuat roti sahaja kerana kadar gluten dalam tepung ini amat tinggi.

Tepung Wholemeal :
Tepung in adalah tepung yang diproses tanpa kulit gandum dibuang. Ia berkhasiat dan lazimnya digunakan untuk membuat roti.

Tepung Kentang :
Tepung ini dibuat daripada ubi kentang yang telah diproses. Jangan samakan tepung ini dengan tepung kanji. Tepung ini sangat sesuai dibuat roti apabila dicampurkan dengan tepung gandum. Ada juga sesetengah kek yang menggunakan tepung ini terutama untuk orang yang mempunyai alahan kepada tepung gandum.


Tepung Kacang Kuda atau Tepung Gram (Chickpea):
Penggunaan tepung ini begitu popular dalam masakan India. Ini termasuklah dalam membuat Pakora dan manisan. Di Itali tepung ini digunakan untuk membuat sejenis roti yang disebut Farinata.

Tepung Jagung :
Digunakan lazimnya sebagai bahan pemekat dan untuk membuat biskut terutama untuk mendapatkan biskut yang rangup. Apabila dicampur dengan gula ia menjadi gula aising. Di Latin Amerika, tepung ini digunakan untuk membuat kulit pita yang dipanggil Tortilla.

Tepung Beras :
Selain daripada kegunaannya untuk membuat kuih muih melayu, ia juga banyak digunakan untuk membuat biskut.

Setelah mengetahui jenis2 tepung dan kegunaannya, maka ini tentu akan memudahkan lagi anda memilih jenis2 tepung yang sesuai untuk apa jua masakan, untuk membuat kek atau biskut dan seumpamanya.

~ Menyukat Bahan-bahan ~

Ada pelbagai cara menyukat bahan-bahan. Ibu-ibu kita dahulu menyukat bahan dengan gelas, cawan, mangkuk, sudu makan dan ada juga yang main agak-agak saja atau cukup basah. Apabila buat kuih atau kek sekejap jadi dan sekejap tak jadi. Maklumlah, alat penyukatnya berubah-ubah, hari ni pakai cawan, esok lusa pakai mangkuk pula. Dengan kemudahan moden sekarang, pelbagai alat dicipta untuk memudahkan anda menimbang atau menyukat bahan-bahan. Ada penimbang digital, penimbang jarum (spring) atau pun cawan yang standard. Semuanya ada dijual di kedai bahan kek ataupun di pasaraya biasa. Di Malaysia, kita menggunakan timbangan metrik menggantikan timbangan paun (lb) dan aun (oz). Tetapi jika kita rajin melayari internet, kita boleh dapati resipi-resipi orang Amerika banyak yang menggunakan cawan (cup) dan paun. Memang bermasalah jika kita hendak mencuba resipi mereka kerana terpaksa menukarkannya kepada gram. Berikut adalah carta ringkas sukatan imperial dan juga metrik.


1 oz - 25 gm
9 oz - 250 gm
16oz (1 lb) - 450 gm
2 lb 4 oz - 1 kg
1 cawan mentega - 250 gm
1 cawan gula - 250 gm
1 cawan tepung - 125 gm
2 cawan tepung - 250 gm
1 camca kecil/teh - 5 gm


Tip Menyukat Bahan :

1. Adalah lebih mudah dan tepat jika menggunakan penimbang digital. Saya menggunakan jenama Tanita dan telah digunakan selama lebih 5 tahun tanpa sebarang masalah. Memang berbaloi membelinya walaupun harganya agak mahal.

2. Apabila menyukat tepung, gemburkan atau ayakkan ia dahulu baru disukat atau ditimbang. Jika menyukat dengan cawan, jangan ditekan tepung itu kerana ia akan menjadi padat dan sukatannya telah berlebihan. Ratakan permukaannya dengan pisau. Ia tak sepatutnya disukat membumbung.

3. Sudu/camca kecil atau sudu/camca teh, sukatannya hampir sama tetapi sudu makan dan sudu besar ianya berlainan

.4. Cecair boleh disukat dengan gram atau dengan mililiter (ml). 100 gm air dengan 100 ml air adalah lebih kurang sama sukatannya.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

~ Easy bread recipe ~


Ingredients :

To makes 2 loaves:

* 7 tsp dry yeast granules
* 2 cups boiling water
* 4 tsp honey
* 2 cups cold water
* 2¾ cups wholemeal flour
* 2¾ cups white flour (choose high grade or bakers flour if possible)
* 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
* 2 cups sunflower seeds
* 3 tsp salt

Method

1. Firstly preheat your oven to just 180ºF (80ºC) and grease and line two 5 x 9 inch bread tins with baking paper.

2. In a bowl, combine the honey with the boiling water and stir to dissolve. Next, add the cold water and yeast and put to one side for 10 minutes so the yeast can activate (you will see some ‘froth’ form on the surface of the water).

3. Give the yeast mixture a good stir and then add the wholemeal and white flour, sunflower seeds and salt and mix until it is evenly combined. The mixture will be a very ‘loose’ and wet but don’t worry.

4. Now divide the wet mixture between your two prepared bread tins, spreading the dough so it is even distributed. Next, sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on the top of the dough. To ensure that the bread rises evenly and cooks without splitting, run a sharp knife through the top of each loaf in 4 or 5 places.

5. Place your loaves into your preheated oven and bake for just 20 minutes at 180ºF (80ºC), then turn the oven temperature up to 410ºF (210ºC) and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. To check if your bread is cooked simply tap each loaf – they should sound hollow. Turn the loaves out onto a cooling rack while they are still hot and leave them to cool.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

~ Homemade bagel recipe ~




Ingredients :

4 cups bread flour

1 Tbls sugar

1 tsps salt

1 Tbls vegetable oil

2 tsps instant yeast

1-1/4- 1-1/2 cups of warm water.


Method :

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Knead well.
The dough should feel stiff, but add the extra water if it's really stiff, or you can't get all the dry flour incorporated.

Plop the dough down onto the counter, and knead for about ten minutes, or until the dough is uniform and smooth.

Cut the dough into 8 equal sized balls, and let rest for 10-20 minutes.

Pre heat your oven to 425.

Now, take each of the dough balls and using two hands, roll it into a little snake on the counter. When the snake is longer than the width of your two hands, wrap it around your dominant roiling hand. The dough rope should be wrapped so the overlapping ends are together at your palm, near the start of your fingers. Now take the two overlapping ends, and use your palm to squish/roll these two ends together. Once the dough is fused, you should have a perfectly circular bagel-to-be!

Let your bagels rest on the counter for about 20 minutes, and meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil, and grease a large baking tray lightly. You can just rub a splash of vegetable oil and rub it around.

After the 20 minute wait, your bagels will start to look puffy, and it's time to get them boiling! Add them as many at a time as you can to your boiling water without crowding them. Boil for about a minute, turn them over, and boil for another minute. Take them out a let dry for a minute and then place them on your oiled baking tray. Repeat until all the bagels are boiled.

Add the tray to the oven, and after 10 minutes, flip the bagels over, bake for another ten minutes; and they're done!

Let them cool for at least 20 minutes, get the cream cheese ready, and feast on what's got to be one of the best weekend brunch treats possible!

* You can add any toppings you like to these. To make sesame, onions, poppy seed, caraway etc. etc. bagels just have a dry plate ready with the seed or spice topping spread out on it. After the bagels have come out of the boiling water, place them face down onto the seeds, and then place the seed side up onto the baking tray. Bake and flip as for plain bagels.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

~ Eggs Tart ~




1. 300 gram flour
2. 200 gram margarine/butter
3. 1 1/2 tablespoon milk powder (we used Anlene)
4. 1 1/2 tablespoon icing/castor sugar
5. 1/2 tablespoon custard powder
6. 1 egg


Ingredients for filing :

1. 250 gram sugar boiled in 250 ml water with pandan leaf,
and left cool (this is the syrup)
2. 5 eggs – beat or whish
3. 200 ml evaporated milk


( Add the beaten eggs into the cooled syrup,
then add a big pinch of custard powder and vanilla essence.
Do teh tarik motions on the mixture many times and keep it refrigerated as well. )


Pour the ingredients into a mixing bowl and start mixing them.
The dough has to “rubbed” as though you are massaging a person’s back.
Take note that the butter has to be slightly cold.
After the dough is done, it has to be refrigerated.

Line the tart moulds with the pastry (dough) by making a small ball,
then press it over the moulds.
Keep in mind that the pastry must not be too thin,
or the egg tart will break easily when done.


Take the egg mixture out from the fridge and do a couple of teh tarik motions again. Pour the egg mixture into the moulds, slightly more than 3 quarter full.
Bake them in oven for 25-30 minutes at 180°C.
To know whether the egg tarts are ready, shake the moulds slightly.
If the egg mixture is firm and the pastry is golden brown, it’s done!

Lastly, overturn the egg tarts in put into individual paper cups quickly. Serve!



Ingredients for dough :


///////////////////////////////

Egg Tart :

(dough)
1 cup butter
1 cup icing sugar
3 cups flour
1 egg (beaten)
1 tsp vanila

(filing)
1 cup fresh milk
1 1/2 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
9 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp vanila

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

~ Simple Castard Pudding ~


Ingredients :

1 cup castard
3 cups water/santan/evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
a pinch of salt
1 tsp vanila


Methods :

1. mix all ingredients in a pot.
2. stir slowly with low heat.
3. stir until it turns shining (it already cook)
4. cool it and cut into pieces.

Friday, January 28, 2011

~ Pain and Healing ~

1) Stomach-ache
- due to period pain ............................ (buscopan or Hyoscine N -
Hyoscine N - Butylbromide
Tablets -10mg )

- pain of IBS and abdominal pain ................ (same as above )

- excess gas (flatulence), wind,
indigestion and heartburn...................... (Activated Charcoal 250 mg)

- gastric ....................................... (Zenpro Omeprazole 20mg
- take before eating)


How to treat Gastric trouble and Acidity? :-

Acidity can be a result of defective digestion or stress. It is the accumulation of liquid inside the cavity. It is a common problem; it may be associated with overeating, constipation, menstruation, food allergy and certain diseases.

Sleeping after meals doubles gas and acidity that increases burning and sour sensation.
Drink hot water after meals for easy digestion, it is also good for weight reduction.
Include ginger, mint leaves and garlic in your daily food. These are good for easy gas and acidity.

Reduce daily intake of coffee and tea. Drink enough water every day to keep you healthy.
Avoid eating sweets after the meals and stop drinking water after eating sweets.
Include fruits in your morning meal. Fibers and natural supplements help to retain energy and overcome acidity related problems of the stomach.

Avoid factors that make stress. Do not forget that stress is a reason for many diseases and controlling stress is enough for curing many diseases.

Avoid spicy foods, vinegar, black tea, chocolate etc. these are a reason for gas and acidity.
Drinking coconut water daily is good for gas and acidity

Eat vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get immediate relief from gas and acidity.

Take one piece of clove(bunga cengkih) and chew it slowly. This is a good way to give you relief from acidity within minutes.

Take a piece of ginger and chew it with little bit salt. This is good for immediate relief from gas and acidity

Avoid raw vegetable salads like onion, cabbage and radish. These are acidity generating vegetables.

Place a piece of jaggery in the mouth and suck it slowly, till acidity settles.
Chewing basil leaves is good for acidity.


Like Constipation and Indigestion Gastric trouble is also a common problem of now a days. Men, Women, aged people and even children are among the sufferers of gastric trouble. It`s main symptoms are following:
* Distended abdomen (perut kembung)
* Sounds in abdomen (perut berbunyi)
* Tense stomach (perut tegang atau keras)
* Release of wind with sound from anal passage (kentut)
* Belching (sendawa)
* Flatulence (perut kembung)

Causes of Gastric Trouble:
The main cause of the disease is our faulty eating habits. Eating in hurry, eating at wrong time, talking during eating, excessive intake of water during eating and eating of more spicy food are the factors which increase the gastric trouble. Taking of more hot and more cold meal also help developing this condition. Tense and irritated mind is also a major cause of Gastric trouble.


Treatment of Gastric Trouble:

The best treatment of gastric trouble is to improve and control the eating habits. However, Nature Cure treatment if taken properly gives quick results. After cleansing the bowels with lemon water enema, Mud pack and Hip bath may be taken. The food substances responsible for wind formation may be avoided and light and Sattvic food may be adhered to. Full concentration over meal may be given during eating and food should be masticated properly. Weekly fast may be kept.

Do the execise below every morning with empty stomach ...




Tips to remember in healing gastric :

1) the use of Apple cider vinegar as an aid or digestive. Apple cider vinegar can be taken as a dilution in a glass of water. One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, consumed once in two days is useful in calming the inflamed gastric tract.

2) Drinking a good amount of water every day can help in sealing the sphincter muscle tightly over the stomach and cut down the risk of the gastric acid from refluxing up the throat.

3) Boil a little clove and garlic and drink it.

4) Drinking a glass of water with a little bit of baking soda mixed in it will provide almost instant relief.

5) Coconut water is known to be extremely beneficial when it comes to treating gastritis as it provides the stomach with the required amount of rest along with a replenishment of essential nutrients and vitamins. The stomach can actually be returned to a normal condition simply by drinking nothing but coconut water for a period of twenty four hours.

6) Fasting for a period of two or three days will help the stomach to rest and allow the toxic conditions causing any inflammation to subside.

7) Avoid any intake of alcohol, meat, red pepper, sour foods, strong teas and coffee or even pastries and cakes for faster recovery.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

~ The Sour Sop Fruit (Durian Belanda, Durian Selat)

The Sour Sop Fruit (Durian Belanda, Durian Selat):
(good for cancer prevention )





The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.
Why are we not aware of this? It’s because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful.

The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

~ Tanda Tanda Sakit dan Kaitannya ~

Tanda Tanda Sakit dan Kaitannya :


Tanda-tanda sakit yang selalu kita rasakan berhubung kait dengan
fungsi badan yang lain. Bacalah untuk menilai sejauh mana kesihatan
diri anda :-


1. MATA (Bertindak balas dengan keadaan hati).

i) Mata menjadi merah : Hati mengandungi paras toksin yang tinggi.
Mata menjadi merah menandakan badan kita sedang dalam proses pembuangan toksin.
ii) Mata menjadi kabur : Sering berlaku pada waktu pagi. Menandakan
proses penyeimbangan hati sedang berlaku.
iii) Keluar tahi mata : Fungsi hati lemah, pembuangan toksin sedang
berlaku. Ini juga menunjukkan badan mengandungi asid berlebihan.
iv) Keluar air mata : Gangguan emosi yang bersangkut dengan hati atau
bebanan kerja
v) Ketegangan mata dan kelopak : Tekanan perasaan kerana tidak puas
hati atau bebanan yang berat.

2. HIDUNG
Hidung mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan paru-paru dan kerongkong.
i) Selesema : Proses pembuangan toksin di bahagian kerongkong. Badan
mengandungi asid berlebihan (biasanya suhu badan meningkat).
ii) Hidung sumbat : Paru-paru mengandungi toksin yang berlebihan.
Proses menyeimbangkan masalah alahan hidung.
iii) Bersin
a.
Proses membuang toksin di bahagian kerongkong.
b. Proses menyeimbangkan masalah alahan hidung.


3. Batuk
a. Batuk keluar kahak : Proses membuang toksin di bahagian kerongkong.
b. Batuk tanpa kahak : Paru-paru mengandungi toksin yang berlebihan.
Biasanya kahak pekat keluar selepas beberapa hari memakan RG.
c. Batuk dan berasa gatal di kerongkong : Proses membuang toksin di
bahagian kerongkong dan paru-paru, biasanya berlaku pada orang yang
banyak merokok atau terdedah kepada udara yang tercemar.


4. KERONGKONG
i) Kerongkong kering. Proses membuang toksin sedang berlaku
di seluruh badan. Ini adalah tanda bahawa badan kita memerlukan banyak
air untuk membuang toksin.
ii) Sakit kerongkong. Seperti di atas. Paras keracunan lebih serius.


5. BIBIR (Berkaitan dengan fungsi sistem penghadaman)
i) Bibir pucat
a. Sistem penghadaman yang lemah.
b. Perut mengandungi angin.
c. Kurang darah
yang disebabkan oleh sistem penghadaman yang kurang
sempurna dan mengakibatkan kekurangan zat besi. Sepatutnya
diperkuatkan fungsi penghadaman dahulu dengan RG sebelum memakan zat
besi.
ii) Bibir kering dan pecah. Perut mengandungi banyak bahan toksin.

6. MULUT DAN LIDAH : Berkaitan dengan fungsi jantung dan sistem
pengedaran darah.
i) Lidah atau gusi bengkak, sakit : Menunjukkan jantung mempunyai
masalah, seperti lemak yang berlebihan, injap menjadi lemah, saluran
koronari tersumbat dan lain-lain lagi.
ii) Lidah, tisu mulut atau gusi menjadi pecah-pecah (ulser).
Menandakan darah mengandungi asid berlebihan.
iii) Mulut berbau busuk . Proses penyeimbangan fungsi perut untuk
pembuangan toksin.


7. TELINGA: Berkaitan dengan buah pinggang.
i) Telinga terasa tersumbat : Buah pinggang mengandungi toksin berlebihan.
ii) Telinga berdengung : Sedang merawat buah pinggang yang
lemah.Biasanya tapak
kaki terasa sakit ketika bangun pagi dan sakit
itu hilang setelah berjalan-jalan.


8. KULIT Berpeluh :
a) Peluh masin : Badan mengandungi lebihan asid urik.
b) Peluh berbau : Badan menyingkirkan toksin melalui perpeluhan.


9. RUAM DAN BISUL : Badan menyingkirkan toksin yang berlemak dan
toksin yang tidak larut dalam air.


10. KULIT GATAL DENGAN RUAM : Proses menyingkirkan toksin melalui
kulit akibat terlalu banyak memakan ubat yang mengandungi bahan kimia.


11. KULIT PECAH DAN BERAIR : Proses pembuangan toksin yang larut dalam
air.Sapukan serbuk Ganoderma pada kulit berkenaan.


12. RAMBUT GUGUR : Menandakan fungsi buah pinggang yang lemah. Selepas
proses gugur, rambut akan tumbuh semula dengan lebih sihat dan subur.


13. SENDI-SENDI, TANGAN DAN KAKI
a. Sakit Sendi
i) Rasa panas. Menunjukkan terdapat luka di bahagian sendi berkenaan
dan tanda- tanda penyakit pirai
(gout).
ii) Tidak rasa panas Tanda-tanda sakit lenguh (rheumatism).
iii) Sakit di bahagian bahu. Menandakan saluran darah telah menjadi
keras dan fungsi metabolisme tidak seimbang.


b) KEBAS TANGAN : Pengaliran darah di bahagian atas badan tidak lancar.


c) KEBAS TANGAN KIRI DAN LENGAN : Tanda-tanda lemah atau sakit
jantung. Jika rasa kebas menjadi sakit di bahagian lengan dan kekal
di sana, ini menandakan serangan sakit jantung mungkin berlaku.


d) KEBAS KAKI : Pengaliran darah di bahagian bawah badan tidak lancar.


e) SAKIT TAPAK KAKI : Menandakan buah pinggang lemah. Biasanya
disebabkan oleh kekurangan senaman dan duduk terlalu lama.


f) SAKIT TUMIT KAKI : Menunjukkan kelemahan fungsi alat kelamin.


g) RASA PANAS DI TAPAK KAKI : Penyeimbangan fungsi buah pinggang
akibat lemah tenaga batin.


h) GATAL DI CELAH-CELAH JARI KAKI : Menunjukkan tanda awal
penyakit
kaki busuk (Hong Kong Foot).


14. TANDA-TANDA DALAMAN


A. KEPALA.
Secara amnya, segala tindak balas yang berlaku di bahagian kepala
mempunyai kaitan dengan sistem pengaliran darah, jantung dan saraf
otak.


B. PENING/SAKIT DI BAHAGIAN DEPAN KEPALA
Menandakan sakit tekanan jiwa (neurosis) akibat bebanan mental dan
banyak berfikir.


C. PENING/SAKIT DI BAHAGIAN BELAKANG KEPALA
i) Bahagian atas . Menunjukkan penyakit tekanan darah tinggi.
ii) Bahagian bawah (tengkuk). Menunjukkan penyakit tekanan darah
tinggi atau tekanan darah.


D. SAKIT KEPALA DAN RASA GAS KELUAR DARI TELINGA :Menandakan penyakit migrain.


E. BISUL TERJADI DI KEPALA
Tanda pembuangan toksin sedang berlaku. Kadang-kadang dikaitkan
dengan penyakit migrain.


F. RASA PENING YANG MEMUSING
Tanda kurang darah atau pengaliran darah tidak lancar.


15.
MULUT/KERONGKONG/LIDAH

a. LOYA/MUNTAH . Tanda penyakit lelah. Pembuangan bahan toksik dari
bahagian perut.
b. MUNTAH DARAH
i) Darah merah : Pembuangan tisu yang sudah rosak di bahagian kerongkong dan
ii) Darah hitam: Pembuangan tisu yang sudah rosak di bahagian perut;
misalnya penyakit ulser.


16. LIDAH RASA TEGANG DAN PENDEK : Tanda sakit jantung.


17. KELUAR AIR LIUR YANG PEKAT . Proses pembuangan toksin dari
kerongkong akibat jangkitan kuman


18. KENCING
a) KERAP KENCING
Menunjukkan buah pinggang mengandungi kotoran yang
b) AIR KENCING BERKAPUR Menunjukkan penyakit batu karang dalam buah
pinggang.
c) AIR KENCING BERMINYAK : Menunjukkan buah pinggang mengandungi
kotoran berlemak.
d) AIR KENCING PEKAT BERWARNA COKLAT : Menandakan proses pembuangan
toksin sedang berlaku.
e) AIR KENCING BERDARAH : Penyakit batu karang atau buah pinggang luka.


19. BUANG AIR
BESAR

a) CIRIT-BIRIT/KERAP BUANG AIR BESAR : Membersihkan kotoran/keracunan
dari usus besar. Cirit-birit dengan serta merta selepas memakan RG,
menandakan penyakit barah di bahagian usus besar.
b) SEMBELIT: Membersihkan toksin dari usus kecil.
c) NAJIS BERDARAH
i) Darah merah : Masalah penyakit buasir atau barah di bahagian usus.
ii) Darah hitam: Masalah penyakit ulser perut.
d) NAJIS BERWARNA HITAM : Menunjukkan proses pembuangan toksin di
bahagian usus sedang berlaku.


20. BADAN
a) RASA SAKIT : Secara amnya, segala kesakitan badan adalah disebabkan
saluran darah.
i) Sakit menyucuk : Proses menyeimbangkan urat saraf.
ii) Sakit sengal: Menandakan luka di dalam badan.
iii) Sakit menyentap: Proses menyeimbangkan urat saraf yang berkaitan
dengan organ-organ badan.
iv) Sakit menegang : Proses melancarkan pengaliran darah.
b) BADAN TERASA BERAT/ MALAS/ LENGUH . Badan mengandungi asid
yang
berlebihan. Proses penyeimbangan
c) BADAN TERASA PANAS . Badan mengandungi asid yang berlebihan. Ini
menandakan badan memerlukan banyak air untuk menjalankan proses
pembuangan toksin.
d) BADAN TERASA RINGAN :
Menandakan badan segar dan proses awet muda sedang berlaku.


21.
RASA TAKUT MENGEJUT :
Lemah fungsi buah pinggang. Tenaga batin lemah.


22. CEPAT NAIK DARAH/MARAH :
Fungsi hati lemah. Tekanan darah tinggi.


23. RASA BIMBANG DAN TAKUT :
Sistem paru-paru yang lemah.


24. RASA SERONOK ATAU BIMBANG TANPA SEBAB :
i) Sistem jantung yang lemah.
ii) Sistem saraf otak yang lemah.
iii) Masalah pengaliran darah.


25. SUKA BERFIKIR DAN BERKHAYAL :
Sistem penghadaman yang lemah.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

~ Vitamin E ~


8 Great Ways That Vitamin E Helps the Skin :



Vitamin E helps the skin by protecting it from the sun, retaining the natural moisture of the skin, aiding in the absorption of vitamin A, fighting and preventing acne, fighting skin aging, treating sunburns, reducing the appearance of scars, and preventing skin cancer.


Vitamin E is well-known for its many health benefits. But, aside from promoting overall health, vitamin E also has many positive effects on the skin. That is why many beauty treatments and skincare items are infused with vitamin E. Some of the rich natural sources of this essential vitamin are grains, nuts, dairy products and natural oils like argan oil products and sunflower oil. Here are some ways that vitamin E can help your skin:


1) Protects the skin from the sun

Vitamin E offers protection from the sun. In fact, sunscreen lotions use vitamin E as a primary ingredient. Sunscreen lotions with vitamin E seal the skin's epidermis layer, thereby protecting it from the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun.


2) Retains the natural moisture of the skin

Vitamin E helps prevent skin dehydration and is effective in sealing in moisture in the skin. When skin is properly moisturized it looks radiant, youthful and healthy.


3) Aids in the absorption of vitamin A

Vitamin A is also essential for the body and can promote good eyesight and healthy skin. In fact, many skin treatments also have vitamin A as an ingredient. On the other hand, insufficient amounts of vitamin A can be harmful for the body, and vitamin E helps prevent the negative consequences of this deficiency by helping the body absorb and regulate vitamin A.


4) Fights and prevents acne

Vitamin E oil has profound effects on acne and blemishes. Some research has shown that vitamin E helps prevent acne and other skin breakouts. Additionally acne patients have claimed that acne lesions heal faster when vitamin E is applied topically on the skin.


5) Fights skin aging

Vitamin E is well-known to be a powerful antioxidant. It fights free radicals and detoxifies the body. Because of this, vitamin E is effective as an anti-aging treatment and helps fight the signs of skin aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. Taking vitamin E supplements of as little as 400 milligrams daily can have profound effects on your skin's texture and can decrease wrinkles and sun damage.


6) Treats sunburns

Vitamin E is calming and soothing for the skin. It is also popular for its anti-inflammatory properties. You can treat sunburns, darkened skin areas, dark spots and liver spots caused by sun exposure with vitamin E. Additionally, it is advisable to slather vitamin E oil onto the skin about 20 minutes before going out into the sun.


7) Reduces the appearnance of scars

Regularly using vitamin E oil will have positive effects on scars and stretch marks. Scars are caused by the formation of collagen on the skin and some experts explain that vitamin E helps decrease the strength of the collagen strands. Because of this, the scars become more pliable and easier to treat.


8) Prevents skin cancer

The potent antioxidant properties of vitamin E coupled with its sun protection properties make it effective for preventing skin cancer and severe skin damage.

Whether it's argan oil products or vitamin E supplements, it is a great idea to include vitamin E in one's diet, health and beauty routine.