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Monday, April 19, 2010

DON'T WAIT TILL TOMORROW



I would like to share with you something i received and INSYAALLAH will be of useful information to family and friends. Dont wait til tomorrow......
Extracted from a forward email from my friend.... thank you for the reminder.

A friend of mine opened his wife's underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package:

'This, - he said - isn't any ordinary package.'

He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box.

'She got this the first time we went to New York , 8 or 9 years ago. She has never put it on as she was saving it for a special occasion.

Well, I guess this is it.

He got near the bed and placed the gift box next to the other clothing he was taking to the funeral house - his wife had just died.

He turned to me and said:
'Never save something for a special occasion.
Every day in your life is a special occasion'.
Each day, each hour, each minute, is special.
So, take some time to stop, and smell the roses, stare at the sky, and appreciate that you are still breathing.
Live for today, for tomorrow is promised to no-one.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

HEALTH INFO TO SHARE



Recieved this health information in my email from a friend and INSYAALLAH it can be of use for all.


Al Sears, MD
11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208
Royal Palm Beach , FL 33411

November 3, 2009

Don’t waste your money on calcium supplements.
If you’re taking them hoping to build strong bones and avoid osteoporosis you’ll be let down on both fronts.
Doctors and drug companies push the idea that the best way to treat and prevent osteoporosis is by taking lots of calcium. This simply isn’t true.
Osteoporosis isn’t caused by a lack of calcium.
Studies come to the same conclusion: calcium intake does not prevent fractures due to bone loss.

The Harvard Nurses’ Study is one of the most complete and well-conducted studies in science. The study followed 77,761 nurses. For 12 years, researchers examined the association between dietary calcium and bone fractures.
Results showed there was no protection from fractures with any dose of calcium intake. Nurses who had the highest calcium intakes actually had an increased risk of bone fracture.

1. An Australian study confirms the result of the Harvard Nurses’ Study. This study also looked at the association between calcium and fracture risk. The study looked at lifetime calcium consumption in over 400 elderly participants. The study concluded that calcium consumption in early adulthood actually increased the risk of bone fractures as the person aged.

2.Doctors in the UK found that calcium and vitamin D did not prevent fractures.

3.Their two-year study showed that neither calcium nor vitamin D lowered the number of fractures in women over age seventy.
So, what controls bone loss? Hormones and exercise.
Bone building is hormonal. In women, estrogens are the main regulators of bone health and breakdown. Progesterone controls the rate of new bone deposition. But the most powerful bone builder in both men and women is testosterone. Testosterone is central for achieving maximal bone mass and strength.
Taking calcium supplements will give you a short-term boost in bone density, but that’s it. Over time, your hormones will work against the extra calcium and actually leave your bones more brittle than before.
Consider this: The US has the highest intake of calcium, yet our rates of osteoporosis are the highest in the world. Countries with lower intakes of calcium have lower rates of hip fracture and osteoporosis.

4.Maintaining healthy levels of hormones in your body is one way to keep your bones strong.
There is an easy and inexpensive hormone precursor shown to improve the levels of other sex hormones. It’s called DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone). It is involved in the manufacturing of most major sex hormones in the body, like estrogen and testosterone. DHEA treatments are becoming more common.
You can get it over the counter but I don’t advise anyone take DHEA without having their blood levels checked. You will have to ask your doctor to measure it.
Physical inactivity will also lead to weakening of your bones. Your bones need to bear weight in order to become strong. When you do weight bearing activities, you are telling your bones that they must become strong in order to continue these activities.
You do this by encouraging them to push more weight. Challenging your muscles and bones with weight bearing exercises is crucial.. Walking, cycling, weight training or playing tennis or golf will help.
In spite of what you hear on TV, calcium supplements have little to do with the strength of your bones. If you want strong bones for life, here are six things you can do right now:
Exercise: The best to increase bone density and reduce fractures is body weight exercises (like calisthenics) and resistance training. Make a habit of doing these exercises two or three times a week. Thirty minutes of walking a day will lower your risk of fracture by 30 percent.4
When you exercise, your muscles pull on your bones. This pressure creates a challenge that your body responds to by increasing bone density. This will ensure that you stay mobile and independent.

*Skip calcium supplements: Get your calcium in your diet. Eat a variety of small fish, dark, leafy green vegetables, almonds and cashews, or dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt. You should be aiming for about 400 mg per day.

*Take a vitamin D supplement: I recommend 400 IU per day. It helps your body absorb calcium and maintain bone density. Without vitamin D, calcium supplements are worthless. The best source of vitamin D is the sun – 10 to 15 minutes of exposure a day should be enough. During the winter, take cod liver oil. It’s by far the best supplemental source of vitamin D.

*Eat your greens: Vitamin K found in dark leafy greens regulates calcium while stabilizing bones in addition to regulating blood clotting. Eat at least one serving of green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, Brussels sprouts or broccoli every day. One study found people eating just 0.1 milligrams of vitamin K daily (about one large serving of greens) were 30% less likely to break their hips than people who ate less than that amount.

Another university study showed that vegetables and herbs improve your bone metabolism. Researchers found that rats that missed out on their veggies had much lower bone density.

5. Another showed that fruits and vegetables increase your bone density. The same study found that dairy products did nothing.

6. Eat foods rich in B-complex vitamins: Your body also uses a variety of B vitamins in bone building. The best sources are liver, eggs, lean meats, yeast, fish, raw nuts, asparagus, broccoli and bananas.

Get a blood test: A simple blood test will tell you how your hormone levels affect your bone health. This is the best way to determine the health of your bones and your risk for fracture. Women may need to take natural progesterone. For both men and women testosterone is the most powerful controller of your bone density.
To arrange for your own blood test, talk to your doctor. Or contact Quest Diagnostics at 1-800-377-8448 for a location near you. If you can get to Florida , call my office at 561-784-7852.
To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD

INSYAALLAH THE INFO CAN BE OF USE FOR ALL.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Caring.com a health info packed site



Hello family and friends i came across another brilliant site while surfing the net and INSYAALLAH will be of help to all. A site that can help you care for your parents. In the process it is loaded with information about cancer, Alzheimer's disease, colds and flus, and other health issues. Caring.com may be about the aging and the elderly, but the information is priceless in knowing symptoms and cures.

The section on cancer is interesting because it gives "cancer symptoms, signs, and causes". Unlike Alzheimer's disease, cancer isn't only associated with aging any more. Cancer can affect anyone at any age.

Please be knowledgeble about HEALTH for the good of our family and friends.INSYAALLAH.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

DR MURRAY BANKS



Many many moons ago sometime in the late 70's i came across a tape recording of a brilliant man Dr Murray Banks,who spoke about the mind of a human being.Today 30 odd years later when surfing the net i found someone has downloaded his lectures and speeches to YOU TUBE entitled DR MURRAY BANKS------HOW TO LIVE WITH YOURSELF PART 1-2&3.Here is a brief description of this great man,and if you have the time go to YOU TUBE and listen to it.
How To Live With Yourself or What To Do Until The Psychiatrist Comes (Part 1) by Doctor Murray Banks As the liner notes say, “Dr. Murray Banks is a ‘one man monopoly’ on the blending of good psychology and mental health with hilarious entertainment.” And we can perhaps see Dr. Banks’ concern for the mentally ill in this hilarious cover illustration of nutty nutcases. Ten Sound Principles of Mental Hygiene: 01. Are you happy? 02. Do you have zest for living? 03. Are you socially adjusted? 04. Do you have unity/balance? 05. Can you live with each problem as it arises? 06. Do You have insight into your own conduct? 07. Do you have a confidential relationship with some other person? 08. Do you have a sense of the ridiculous? 09. Are you engaged in satisfying work? 10. Do you know how to worry effectively? DR. MURRAY BANKS was one of the most sought after speakers in America in the 1950/60s. He is amusing, exciting, always thought-provoking, and never fails to leave his audiences happier and more inspired. Dr. Banks is a clinical psychologist, and was formerly a full professor of psychology at Long Island University, and at Pace College, NYC, where he headed the psychology department for over five years. He has also been a visiting professor and special lecturer on various subjects at the University at North Carolina, New York University, Temple University, New Jersey State Teachers College, University of Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn College..and the list goes on and on and on truly a great man in my books.INSYAALAH you will find some useful info from it.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

LIFE IS A GIFT



Hello, to you all!

I know that I have not been writing my blog lately, but I will always do my best to share anything and everything, I find interesting along my busy life these days.

And today, while surfing the net and reading up on my unbelievably long list of emails that I haven't read, I came across this beautiful entry that was posted from a well known blog, and I would like to share with all of you.

May today be yet another blessed day for you INSYAALLAH, because Life is a gift after all.Read and think about it,i felt humbled after reading it.

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she’s blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He’s always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend.

Her boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend is blind too, and refused to marry him.

Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote to her saying.” Just take care of my eyes dear.”

LIFE IS A GIFT

Today before you say an unkind word – Think of someone who can’t speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food – Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Today before you complain about life – Think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your husband or wife – Think of someone’s crying out to God for companion.

Before you complain about your children – Think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep – Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive – Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet,

And when you are tired and complain about your job – Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another – Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.

And when the depressing thoughts seem to get you down – Put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.

Life is a gift…Live it…Enjoy it…Celebrate it…And fulfil it... GOD BLESS INSYAALLAH

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

USEFUL HEALTH INFO



benefits of papayas

Papaya was the only studied food found to halt breast cancer

Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly consumed in Mexico to determine their ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. These included avocado, black sapote, fuava, mango, prickly pear cactus (nopal), pineapple, grapes, tomato, and papaya. They also evaluated
beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and gallic acid contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, May)

Papaya is a store-house of cancer fighting lycopene

The intense orangey-pink color of papaya means it is chock full of cancer fighting carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but lycopene is found in abundance. The construction of lycopene makes it highly reactive toward oxygen and free radicals. Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent. Epidemiological studies have indicated an inverse relationship between lycopene intake and prostate cancer risk. They showed that oral lycopene is highly bioavailable, accumulates in prostate tissue, and is localized in the nucleus of prostate epithelial cells.
In addition to antioxidant activity, other experiments have indicated that lycopene induces cancer cell death, anti-metastatic activity, and the up-regulation of protective enzymes. Phase I and II studies have established
the safety of lycopene supplementation. (Cancer Letter, October 8, 2008)

Prostate cancer was the subject of a study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer. In this study, green tea also exerted a powerful anti-cancer effect. When lycopene-rich foods were consumed with green tea, the combination was even more effective, an outcome the
researchers credited to their synergy. ( Asia Pacific Journal of ClinicalNutrition, 2007)

Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the cell cycle to eliminate cancer Organo-sulfur compounds called isothiocyanates are found in papaya. In animal experiments, isothiocyanates protected against cancers of the breast, lung, colon pancreas, and prostate, as well as leukemia, and they have the potential to prevent cancer in humans. Isothiocyanates have shown themselves capable of inhibiting both the formation and development of cancer cells through multiple pathways and mechanisms. (International Journal of Oncology), October, 2008)
Researchers in Japan clarified the mechanisms of action in a type of isothiocyanate found in papaya known as BITC, that underlies the relationship between cell cycle regulation and appropriate cell death. When cancerous cells die on schedule, they are no longer a problem. The researchers established that BITC exerted cancer cell killing effects that were greater in the proliferating cells than in the quiescent cells. Cancer cells that are proliferating are much more dangerous than cancer cells that are in a state of dormancy. (Forum of Nutrition, 2009)

Enzymes from papaya digest proteins including those that protect tumors

The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree, also known as the paw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerful proteolytic enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions in the body. They promote digestion by helping to break down proteins from food into amino acids that can be recombined to produce protein useable by humans. Proteolytic enzymes protect the body from inflammation and help heal burns. They do a good job of digesting unwanted scar tissue both on the skin and under its surface.

Research has shown that the physical and mental health of people is highly dependent on their ability to produce proteins they can use effectively. However, as people age, they produce less of the enzymes needed to effectively digest proteins from food and free needed amino acids. They are left with excessive amounts of undigested protein which can lead to overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the intestinal tract, and a lack of available amino acids.

Eating papaya after a meal promotes digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal bacteria that were the casualties in the war against the unwanted bacteria. When the intestinal tract is well populated with friendly bacteria, the immune system is strengthened, and can better protect against flu and cancer.

Being a proteolytic enzyme, papain is able to destroy intestinal parasites, which are composed mostly of protein. To rid the body of intestinal parasites, half a cup of papaya juice can be alternated each hour for twelve consecutive hours with the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice.

Papaya contains fibrin, another useful compound not readily found in the plant kingdom. Fibrin reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the quality of blood cells, optimizing the ability of blood to flow through the circulatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing stokes. Proteolytic enzymes containing fibrin are a good idea for long plane rides to minimize the potential of blood clots in the legs. People who sit at a desk all day might want to use proteolytic enzymes too.

Proteolytic enzymes are able to digest and destroy the defense shields of viruses, tumors, allergens, yeasts, and various forms of fungus. Once the shield is destroyed, tumors and invading organisms are extremely vulnerable and easily taken care of by the immune system.

Undigested proteins can penetrate the gut and wind up in the bloodstream where they are treated by the immune system as invaders. If too many undigested proteins are floating around, the immune system becomes overburdened and unable to attend to the other tasks it was meant to do. Proteolytic enzymes can digest these rogue proteins, freeing up the
immune system.

INSYAALLAH USEFUL INFO FOR ALL

INFO COCONUT WATER



Why Drink
Coconut
Water?

CocoWater is naturally:
> Low in Carbs
> 99% Fat Free
> Low in sugars
Coconut Water contains organic compounds possessing healthy growth promoting properties that have been known to help:

Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature
Orally re-hydrate your body, it is an all natural isotonic beverage
Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells
Naturally replenish your body's fluids after exercising
Raise your metabolism
Promote weight loss
Boost your immune system
Detoxify and fight viruses
Cleanse your digestive tract
Control diabetes
Aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS
Balance your PH and reduce risk of cancer
Treat kidney and urethral stones
Boost poor circulation

Coconut Water Information
complied by John Kohler
The English name coconut, first mentioned in English print in 1555, comes from Spanish and Portugese word coco, which means 'monkey face.' Spanish and Portugese explorers found a resemblance to a monkey's face in the three round indented markings or 'eyes' found at the base of the coconut. On the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean , whole coconuts were used as currency for the purchace of goods until the early part of the twentieth century.
Coconuts are the fruit of the coconut palm, botanically known as cocos nucifera, with nucifera meaning 'nut-bearing.' The fruit-bearing palms are native to Malaysia , Polynesia and southern Asia, and are now also prolific in South America , India , the Pacific Islands , Hawaii and Florida . The light, fibrous husk allowed it to easily drift on the oceans to other areas to propagate. In Sanskrit, the coconut palm is known as kalpa vriksha, meaning 'tree which gives all that is necessary for living,' since nearly all parts of the tree can be used in some m anner or another. The coconut itself has many food uses, including milk, meat, sugar and oil as well as functioning as its own dish and cup. The husk was also burned for fuel by natives, but today a seed fibre called coir is taken from the husk and used to make brushes, mats, fishnets, and rope. A very potent fermented toddy or drink is also made from the coconut palm's sap. Coconut oil, a saturated fat made from dried coconut meat, is used for commercial frying and in candies and margarines, as well as in non-edible products such as soaps and cosmetics.
Although it takes up to a year for coconuts to mature, the trees bloom up to thirteen times a year, so fruit is constantly forming yielding a continuous harvest year-round. An average harvest from one tree runs about 60 coconuts, with some trees yielding three times that amount. The coconut's name is a bit of a misnomer, since it is botanically classified as a drupe and not a nut. It is the largest seed known.
If you've ever opened a fresh coconut, you will have seen the thin, opaque almost clear coconut juice or water which has a slight almond flavor. Contrary to popular belief, this is not the coconut milk. However, the water is consumed as a drink fresh from the coconut by many, and it can also be used in recipes.
Here is some information about Coconut Water:
'It's a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It's the fluid of life, so to speak.' In fact, during the Pacific War of 1941-45, both sides in the conflict regularly used coconut water - siphoned directly from the nut - to give emergency plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers.
Most coconut water is still consumed fresh in tropical coastal areas - once exposed to air, the liquid rapidly loses most of its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics, and begins to ferment.

Coconut Water is More Nutritious than whole milk - Less fat and NO cholesterol!
Coconut Water is More Healthy than Orange Juice - Much lower calories
Coconut Water is Better than processed baby milk- It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother's milk
Coconut water is naturally sterile -- Water permeates though the filtering husk!
Coconut water is a universal donor-- Its identical to human blood plasma
Coconut Water is a Natural Isotonic Beverage - The same level we have in our blood.
Coconut water has saved lives in 3rd world countries thru Coconut IV.
'Coconut water is the very stuff of Nature, biologically Pure, full of Natural Sugars, Salts, and Vitamins to ward off fatigue... and is the next wave of energy drinks BUT natural!', according to Mortin Satin, Chielf of the United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization.
Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.
Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg!
Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.
Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg.
Data is based on a 100ml drink.

HOPEFULLY INFO IS USEFUL TO EVERYONE INSYAALLAH.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

INA HOME LAST NIGHT

Ina came home last night @5pm friday 19th march 2010,weak but bearable.She is more comfortable at home and i am sure recuperating will be faster in familiar enviroment.She is starting to eat slowly but surely.Made fish broth for her and made sure she drank lots of water.INSYAALLAH she will be well again and soon. Will keep friends and family posted.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

THE NEXT DAY AFTER OPERATION



Ina still very weak after 5 hours in the Operating theatre,when half way thru a change of procedure was needed from laparoscopy to the conventional cut across the bikini line mark to take out the fibroid.She lost a lot of blood and is in tremendous pain.Today the pain is subsiding with pain killers and is resting.I fed her papaya this morning at 1130am and that is all she had since midnight wednesday 17th march,INSYAALLAH ,she will recover quickly.Will update progress soon.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

INA DUE FOR MINOR SURGERY TODAY AT 9AM



My darling wife INA ever so strong for me in my time of illness,is due for a minor surgery today. I am, at the moment in her Gleneagles hospital room 527 awaiting for the nurses for OP procedures. The OP is scheduled for 9AM She be operated on using latest LAPAROSCOPIC procedure and is expected to be out of hospital by FRIDAY 19th March 2010 GOD WILLING INSYAALLAH,and should be up and running by 3 weeks INSYAALLAH.Lets, all that know me and her pray for her speedy recovery INSYAALLAH.

Monday, March 15, 2010

NUR FITRIE WEDDING 13TH MARCH2010



Our daughter NUR FITRIE married FADZLY.The wedding reception was held at SPORTS COMPLEX BALIK PULAU. Everything went well.Insyaallah they will lead a happy life.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

MY SON MASHORUDDIN ENGAGEMENT 10TH MARCH2010 AND WEDDING SET FOR 14TH &15TH MAY2010 INSYAALLAH

YULINA
Mashoruddin entourage on engagement day 10th march 2010 at KL.standing next to Mashoruddin is eldest brother IZUDDIN(COLOURED SHIRT)
YULINA with our daughter ZARINA
MASHORUDDIN AND YULINA

My son MASHORUDDIN today got engaged to YULINA at KL. I drove up to KL on 9th March2010 with my eldest son IZUDDIN, my daughter in law IRA,my 2 grandchildren DANISH AND BATRISHAH,together with my sons MOHD HAFIZ AND MOHD JOSHUA. to join my daughter ZARINA already in KL for the engagement ceromony held at the YULINA'S house in DATUK KERAMAT on 10TH March 2010. @3.30pm... INA and our daughter NUR FITRIE did not come as on the 11th March 2010 is the day NUR FITRIE will say her wedding vows with her husband to be FADZALI in BALIK PULAU PENANG followed by THE WEDDING RECEPTION IN PENANG ON 13TH MARCH 2010,so rush back to PENANG after the KL engagement ceremonies. The WEDDING DATE for MASHORUDDIN IS SET ON THE 14TH MAY 2010 AND THE RECEPTION ON THE 15TH MAY 2010 AT SERI MELAYU RESTAURANT with full traditional malay wedding settings.

Monday, March 8, 2010

AS I SEE IT



PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE TO READ THE MESSAGE,BRILLIANT BY WOODY ALLEN

Thursday, March 4, 2010

IMPORTANT MESSAGE



RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM A CLOSE FRIEND AND IS WORTH READING AND LEARNING FROM IT.

THE MAYONNAISE JAR.

When things in your life seem , almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class
And had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students, if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively
filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things - family,
children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions –
Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.

The sand is everything else --The small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued,
'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are important to you.

So...

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

'Take care of the golf balls first --
The things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled.
'I'm glad you asked'.

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A DAY TO REMEMBER

24TH FEBUARY 2010 @5.30 AM WEDNESDAY IN KL IS INDEED A SAD DAY WITH THE DEMISE OF SOMEONE I HAVE KNOWN FOR A LONG TIME AND HAVE BEEN A PART OF MY YOUNG DAYS.MAY GOD HAVE MERCY AND INSYAALLAH LIFE WILL GO ON WITH ALL CONNECTED.MY PRAYERS ALWAYS INSYAALLAH FOR THOSE CONCERNED.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

HEALTH INFO TO SHARE



Cancer, Diabetes, & Heart Disease can be overcome through diet. Dr. Tom Wu’s breakthroughs with Cancer & Diabetes have earned him the “Remarkable Contribution Award” from the American Cancer Society and the “World Famous Doctor Award” from The United Nations. )
At the age of 30, Chinese doctor Tom Wu was diagnosed with advanced stages of lung cancer, and was told he had only a few months to live. Not only has he survived, but the doctor has maintained a healthy life. The cancer is all gone, and he said he's never caught a cold or other illness for 40 years. He has stopped going for blood tests.

"My body and feelings tell me I'm well, that I'm truly in good health," says Dr Wu.

His secret lies in the power of natural healing. Dr Wu always says that no wonder drug can cure diseases. But our own internal healing power, our immune system, can. And what can strengthen our immune system are simple foods from Mother Nature , and a healthy lifestyle. In his view, diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be overcome by changing the diet .

Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation, cholesterol, and heart disease. "Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is high in phytochemicals," he says.

Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as vegetables, fruits with their seeds, and common garden herbs. Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight against any foreign substances that invade your body.

The secrets of how he won the fight against lung cancer and maintains a healthy body are revealed in his first book, Dr Wu's Principle of Natural Cures , which has recently been translated from its original Chinese version into a Thai edition, Thammachart Chuay Chewit, published by Nanmeebooks Publications. It was launched in Thailand in March this year.

Dr Wu had first studied Western medicine in France , and then furthered his education in alternative therapy, earning a doctorate degree.

The turning point arrived when he was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 30. Modern medicine gave him no hope; it was too late to remove the damaged parts of the lung. The cancer had already spread to other organs, and the doctor told him he had only a few months left
Nine months later, he went for a check-up, and surprisingly no cancer cells were detected.

He advised people in his family and in the neighbourhood about his discovery, and studied natural medicine until he received a doctorate degree in naturopathy and nutrition from the US ..

Dr Wu has been a frequent speaker at worldwide forums , spreading his knowledge on natural cures and the use of organic food. He advises people to use the most simple foods in the most natural way in order to fight illnesses and maintain good health.

The human body has the power to heal itself. The immune system has a self-defence mechanism to block and destroy bacteria or viruses that invade our bodies, while the self-healing mechanism will get us back on the road to recovery. When you have a cold and take medicine, the medication may kill the virus but your immune system will not fully function, and its efficiency will decrease. As a result, your body will be more vulnerable to germs.

Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medication as much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.

Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says that's not enough. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to excrete all the accumulated faeces from your intestine.. Your liver will not be overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.

This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body's cells and immune system. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals. Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and viruses without damaging the body.

Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day. Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.
Foods rich in phytochemicals


3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.

We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people apply sunblock before going out. But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin and
prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.

"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate. The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4 . Exercise 30 minutes a day.

Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will be overworked. "If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise. Your heart and your body will be working too hard," he says.

5 . Shower with hot, then cold water.

Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot water followed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more. This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.

How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses a day. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.

The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.

Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will make you sick.

People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk (avoid cow's milk), and 5% grains.

People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while increasing grains and fruits. People with blood type B should also avoid meat, while those with blood type AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock..

Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll get sick.

According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.

From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are recommended.

From noon to 8pm, your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended. Fish or boiled eggs can be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm.

From 8pm to 4am, the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between 10pm and 2am, as your immune and self-healing system will function at its best.

INSYAALLAH I PRAY THAT THE INFO HERE IS HELPFUL TO AND ALL.AMEEN.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

KONG HEI FATT CHOY' YEAR OF THE TIGER 2010






WISHING ALL MY CHINESE FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS GONG XI FA CAI' 2010.

PICTURES COURTESY OF MY FRIEND MR LEE.

Monday, January 25, 2010

much needed rest

Went to MALACCA,for a much needed rest and back to the place i treasure when learning my martial arts "SILAT" days at PULAU BESAR,an island full of charm and history.Left KL,on sat 16th JAN 2010 in the morning and spend a day before going back to KL on Sunday 17th jan 2010.ALthough it was a very short stay but most relaxing and enjoying trip.JONKER STREET on saturday nights is out of this world.The town comes alive with all walks of life gathering here.
photos to follow soon.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

JOSH IN SINGAPORE



Mohd Josh, my son is now a grown up,12th january 2010 he went to Singapore on his own by JETSTAR airlines to see the GREEN DAY CONCERT on the 14th Jan 2010 at the indoor stadium Singapore, he will be staying with our family friends and coming back by aeroline bus to KL.to attend his instructor's course part 2.at sungai besi.insyaallah.

back from hospital



I went for my colonoscope,endoscope test at Gleneagles and the reports are encouraging except for a few complications that can be treated with medications.
Check in on the 12th january 2010 and had the procedure done on the 13th jan 2010 at approx.8.30 am and was back from the scope room at around 930am.Discharged at 3pm.ALHAMDULLILAH there were no signs of any serious complications.Insyaallah.

Friday, January 8, 2010

YOUNGEST EVER TO ENROLL



My son Mohd Joshua was selected and accepted to enroll and undergo the instructors course in the equestrian discipline recently. He made history of sorts as the youngest ever to be selected and accepted by the equine council.He made INA and me proud parents and insyaallah be a success in his involvements with horses.Mohd Joshua is the only one in the family following my footsteps in the horse industry.GOD BLESS.INSYAALLAH.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

LIFE ENJOY IT





Life is Best for those who want to Live it,
Life is Difficult for those who want to Analyze it,
Life is worst for those who want to Criticize it,
Our Attitude Defines Life...

Enjoy Your Life,
Laugh so Hard That even Sorrow Smiles at You,
Live Life so Well That even Death Loves to see you Alive,
Fight so Hard That even Fate accepts its Defeat....

Friday, January 1, 2010

01/ 01/ 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR

photo taken at 12.07 am 01/01/2010 at dome restaurant gurney plaza





THE LOVELIEST DAY COMES WHEN YOU WAKE UP EACH DAY AND FIND OUT THAT LOVE STILL COLOURS YOUR WORLD THRU PEOPLE WHO TRULY CARE AND NEVER FAIL TO REMEMBER YOU.... THANK YOU TO ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND HERE IS WISHING ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS INSYAALLAH 2010 WILL BE A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR ALL.

Monday, December 28, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010






HERE'S WISHING FAMILIES AND FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
Here's to a bright New Year,and a farewell to the old. I must say 2009 was indeed a very good year for me,anyway here's to the good and better things coming and to the memories that we hold,we will now open a new book and the pages are blank.We are going to put words in them.The book is called a new beginning and the First chapter is NEW YEAR'S DAY.INSYAALLAH,2010 will be the start of good tidings to come and good health,happiness and wealth for all. GOD BLESS AND AMEEN


With the new year,i am feeling philosophical again,i learned that when i am awake in the morning i am thankful to the almighty and that if i didn't learn a lot before i sleep,at least i learned a little, if i am already sick at least i am still alive,so i am thankful.Do not overrate what you have received nor envy others.He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.Words have the power to both destroy and heal.When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.Do not dwell in the past,do not dream of the future,concentrate the mind on the present moment.Use and train the mind to get what you want, instead of letting the mind to use you to get what the mind wants.THINK ABOUT IT......INSYAALLAH, GOD BLESS AND AMEEN

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

SEASONS GREETINGS




To all my friends and family,

The snow gently falls,
and touches the heart,
white as a dove,
seasons greetings with love.

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Each year end finds me longing
For years end now past
And I am back in childhood
As long as memories last.

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I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year when year end comes, I go and take a look
And that is when I realize that these names are a part
Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart.

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Somehow, not only for the holidays season
But all the long year through
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.

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Let the spirit of love
gently fill our hearts and homes.
In this loveliest of seasons
may you find many reasons for happiness.

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To a joyful present
and a well remembered past
Best wishes for Happy Holidays
and a magnificent New Year.

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May the year end season
fill your home with joy
your heart with love
and your life with laughter.

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May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill,
And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
Have a happy new year.

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GOD never takes a day off to love, 2 care,
to guide and blessed all of you every moment
of your lives n your families.
Happy New year.

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A New year
A New Start
A New Chapter
A New Beginning
Forget the bad
Cherish the GOOD
I sincerely wish u a very blessed new year ahead. happy new year.

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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden
memories of tomorrow.Wish u lots of love, joy and happiness.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''INSYAALLAH''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''








Monday, November 23, 2009

HARI RAYA HAJI



WISHING ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS SELAMAT HARI RAYA HAJI,
This year is indeed meaningful for me 2009 is a good year for me truly meaningful.ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR.. INSYAALLAH WILL BE LIKE THIS IF NOT BETTER FOR A LONG TIME TO COME


Hari Raya Aidiladha ( 27TH NOVEMBER 2009 )
Apart from Aidilfitri, the festival most grandly celebrated by Muslims the world over is Aidiladha. In Malaysia, it is more commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji and a public holiday is observed.

Celebrated about two months after Aidilfitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji (festival of the pilgrimage).

Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of the five tenets of the religion. As long as they have the means to do so, and are able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at least once in life. Upon completion of the haj, the men earn the title of "haji" and the women, "hajjah".

Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by the prophet Abraham (hence the word "korban" which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God. The prophet was commanded to offer his only son Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ishmael's life was spared, and a ram sacrificed in his place.

As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed. The animals are slain in accordance with the proper religious rites; the meat is then distributed.

One third of the meat is given to the individual who willingly supplied the animal, while the rest is given to the poor and deserving friends and relatives. It is to be noted that this is not a compulsory religious duty, but an obligation for those who are able to afford it.

The observance of the korban is carried out after the congregational prayers, held early in the morning of Aidiladha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take place within the mosque compound.

The rest of the day is either spent visiting friends and relatives, or entertaining guests at home, as is customary in this multicultural country.

Though in Malaysia the celebration of Aidiladha is relatively solemn compared to Aidilfitri, by no means is it less important, for it is a day when Muslims reaffirm their faith in God, giving thanks for the many blessings that He has bequeathed to them.

PICTURES OF TRENGGANU SULTAN CUP AT BIDONG










Monday, November 9, 2009

HOME SWEET HOME



Left KUALA TERENGGANU at 9am today and the long drive home over 500kms took 6hrs in the blinding rain is tiring indeed.But it was worthwhile being able to travel the most challenging and beautiful scenery the EAST - WEST Highway,passing thru KEDAH,PERAK,KELANTAN AND finally TERENGGANU. JOSH did well in the competition winning a few ribbons and medals. Rain was the order of the day as its the tail end of the monsoon season here in MALAYSIA. Will update with photos soonest.INSYAALLAH...Praise ALLAH SWT for the safe journey.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

journey to kuala Terengganu


Tuesday 3rd November 2009,started the long drive of nearly 500 kms of the scenic EAST -WEST Highway from PG to KT at approx 1030am thru KULIM-BALING-JELI-MACHANG-KUALA TERENGGANU arrived. at approx 430pm same day after making 4 stops along the way.The trip is a much needed break for me and at the sametime my son MOHD JOSHUA will be competing in the SLTC KUDA SUKMO and the SULTAN ENDURANCE CUP 09,in TERENGGANU. The event will kick off on friday 06 November 09 at bidung endurance site about 30 mins away from the hotel we are staying.Will update with photos soon as possible.Oct - Nov 09,is indeed going to be a memorable period for me. So much happening that touches my heart and INSYAALLAH all will be well.AMIN.