- Do crossword puzzles. These can be very taxing on the mind which can make you tired. Any from of cognitive skill puzzle or game will work. In addition to crossword puzzles, try regular puzzles, word finds, Sudoku and card games like Solitaire.
- Count your calories. Lie in bed and think back to the fist meal you ate to your last meal of the day. Try to figure out the calorie content of every meal. Then think back to the day before and keep going backwards in time. All of this concentration will tire you out.
- Eat some tryptophan. You are probably familiar with the Thanksgiving crash you get after eating turkey. That is because of a substance in it called tryptophan. Eat some turkey with a warm glass of milk or cup of yogurt. The calcium will help your brain process the tryptophan better.Tryptophan also comes in supplement form as well.
- Take some valerian. Valerian root is an herbal formula that comes in either capsule or tincture form. It helps relax the muscles and nerves of the body.
- Use some L-theanine. This is a substance that raises the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, in the brain. This is a chemical that induces relaxation. It is also found in green tea.
Use melatonin. This is a substance that works on the internal clock of the body. Take melatonin to reset your body's natural tendency to go to sleep and wake up.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
How to fall asleep.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Papaya 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 Clinical Nutrition, 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 cellsthrough 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 cancerouscells 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 thepaw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerfulproteolytic 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 thecirculatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing strokes. 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.
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 Clinical Nutrition, 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 cellsthrough 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 cancerouscells 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 thepaw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerfulproteolytic 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 thecirculatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing strokes. 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.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Marie Digby
Is my new love. She's so so so awesome!
I first got to know her when she released her first debut 'Umbrella' back in 2006 and I've really liked her all the while even though I might not be her number 1 fan. But as I was surfing the net, I stumbled upon her blog and watched her videos. Made me fall in love with her all over again.
Her blog:
http://mariechristinadigby.tumblr.com
Her myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mariedigby
Isn't she gorgeous??
I first got to know her when she released her first debut 'Umbrella' back in 2006 and I've really liked her all the while even though I might not be her number 1 fan. But as I was surfing the net, I stumbled upon her blog and watched her videos. Made me fall in love with her all over again.
Her blog:
http://mariechristinadigby.tumblr.com
Her myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mariedigby
Isn't she gorgeous??
Sunday, December 21, 2008
His Love Never fails
Was super tired this week. I have loads to write about the week but I'll just make it short for now as I'm not blogging with my lappy babeh.
In brief :
- Am on my last practical of my 1st year in nursing and was posted to Medical B ward.
- Shifted to the new hostel on Wednesday and I've finally talked
things out with roommate..
- Went for cell group with Doreen on Thursday
- Happily watched Bolt with Doreen, Cassandra and Norman on
Friday after work! XD
- Christmas party at parent's cell group on Saturday.
- Will be working in Day Care Surgery on the coming week.
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- City Harvest Church on Christmas Eve
- Charis Christian Centre @ PGRM, 5pm on Christmas Day
I'll post up the pictures that I took throughout the week when I'm free.
In brief :
- Am on my last practical of my 1st year in nursing and was posted to Medical B ward.
- Shifted to the new hostel on Wednesday and I've finally talked
things out with roommate..
- Went for cell group with Doreen on Thursday
- Happily watched Bolt with Doreen, Cassandra and Norman on
Friday after work! XD
- Christmas party at parent's cell group on Saturday.
- Will be working in Day Care Surgery on the coming week.
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- City Harvest Church on Christmas Eve
- Charis Christian Centre @ PGRM, 5pm on Christmas Day
I'll post up the pictures that I took throughout the week when I'm free.
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I found this article at http://www.revelife.com/ and I found this very meaningful article which also speaks deeply into my heart and decided to post it here to share with the all of you.
I have met the most beautiful man. In all truthfulness, there is nothing particularly attractive about his physical traits. But everything about his character is lovely.
As my mind meanders back to the time we met, I am reminded that I had known him all my life. It wasn’t until later that I realized how wonderful he truly was. Before this revelation, he was just another person I was acquainted with, another one of those people who I heard a lot about and saw around, but didn’t really take much interest in. Now that I’m deeply in love with this man, I can’t fathom not noticing him. How could I have overlooked someone so perfect?
I was chasing after love that would never satisfy me. I didn’t really know what love was. I was broken and hurt by the “love” I saw in the world. Then he came along… For a long time, after meeting this man, I was afraid to tell people about him. I was afraid of what they would think. Yeah, he’s the perfect man, but he’s not the norm. A lot of people didn’t understand why I loved him and I’m sure a lot of people still don’t. But now, none of that matters. I have complete confidence in him and his love for me. What the rest of the world thinks doesn’t matter. What is so wonderful about this man? Well, let me tell you…
First of all, he’s great with kids. That’s something every woman looks for in a man, correct? He loves children and they are drawn to his sweet, kindheartedness. I can’t help but smile at the image of him holding the darling children in his arms, speaking kind words to them, and teasing them lovingly.
He is always gracious. I’ve messed up so many times and done so many things that I’m sure grieved him. I’ve spoken many harsh words to him and been ungrateful. Yet, he still loves me. When I’m angry, he speaks kind words to me. He never loses his patience. Even when I left for a time, he took me back without hesitation. His love is unconditional. He never hesitates to extend grace to me. How can I deserve someone like him? The truth is… I can’t. But, he is mine anyways.
I know without a shadow of a doubt, that he loves me enough to give up his life for me. He truly is unlike any man who ever walked this earth. He’s the kind of guy that any mother would like for their daughter. His parents absolutely adore him and so do mine. In fact, he’s loved by many. He’s incredible, how could they not?
He always knows what to say. When I’m sad, he is my comfort. When I’m happy, he is happy along with me! When I have done something foolish, he gently corrects me. I hate correction, but I love him so much and he loves me so, I can’t help but take his words to heart. He is never at a loss for words.
Among other things, he is strong, compassionate, honorable, loving, faithful, and all around perfect. I wish I could put into words all the wonderful things that make up his character, but that would be impossible. It would take the rest of my life to write down all the things I love about him. My heart and mind are practically bursting, just thinking about him. I am utterly, undoubtedly, 100% in love.
P.S. His name… JESUS CHRIST
I pray that you'll be touched by this wonderful season of Christmas!
Have a Blessed Christmas, my precious friends!
My fave song.. hehehe.. not so appealing video eh? lol.
Enjoy the song!
My fave song.. hehehe.. not so appealing video eh? lol.
Enjoy the song!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Can someone tell me why are the Xangans are so interested into meeting Xangans nowadays??
I am interested myself tho =p
Oh boy, I just love how Xanga being related to Revelife, Healthkickier, Lovelyish, and Datingish.
And reading their articles is what I've been doing for the whole day. XD
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I went out with the Daddy yesterday evening to accompany him to buy clothes and had a great fellowship with him. It's been a while since we both talked so much and I actually told him quite a lot of stuffs which I sometimes share only with my mum or my friends.
<3<3<3
I noticed that the Daddy is really getting old. He is so much thinner compared to a year before. His bulging tummy is no longer big and it looks like a lil sagging already. It shows that his skin's turgority is no longer turgor anymore. I don't even know that he lost 2 wisdom teeth few years back and now he has another loosen wisdom tooth. Gosh, he's only in his early fifties!
<3<3<3
As I find it really difficult to communicate with my dad all these while, I really need to work out on how to communicate better with him. I found out that there's really a lot of things that I do not know about him.
I seriously need to see restoration of relationship in this family.
Lord, You know what is in my heart most.
And this is my prayer, Amen.
I am interested myself tho =p
Oh boy, I just love how Xanga being related to Revelife, Healthkickier, Lovelyish, and Datingish.
And reading their articles is what I've been doing for the whole day. XD
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I went out with the Daddy yesterday evening to accompany him to buy clothes and had a great fellowship with him. It's been a while since we both talked so much and I actually told him quite a lot of stuffs which I sometimes share only with my mum or my friends.
<3<3<3
I noticed that the Daddy is really getting old. He is so much thinner compared to a year before. His bulging tummy is no longer big and it looks like a lil sagging already. It shows that his skin's turgority is no longer turgor anymore. I don't even know that he lost 2 wisdom teeth few years back and now he has another loosen wisdom tooth. Gosh, he's only in his early fifties!
<3<3<3
As I find it really difficult to communicate with my dad all these while, I really need to work out on how to communicate better with him. I found out that there's really a lot of things that I do not know about him.
I seriously need to see restoration of relationship in this family.
Lord, You know what is in my heart most.
And this is my prayer, Amen.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me
First of all, thank God that theory exams are over!!
And thank God for a wonderful week.
I felt so wonderfully blessed with a few people around me til I can't contain them!!
Monday
Exam started with Fundamental Of Nursing paper and it wasn't that tough. Just a matter on whether am I able to ace the paper or not XD
Went to City Harvest Church with Augustina for the concert by Christian City Church, Australia and it was awesome! They rocked the church in their very own way.
That's the clearest pictures that I managed to snap. >< style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,102); FONT-STYLE: italic">Tuesday
I started coughing and i had no strength to talk.
My throat hurts a lot when I talk.
Had Pharmacology paper.
Wednesday
Got better but still coughing like mad.
Was craving for porridge but besties surprised me with egg + hotdog sandwiches =)
Thursday
Nothing much happened.
Friday
The day begun quite pathetically.
I had diarrhea after breakfast.
I actually rushed into the office's toilet once the college's office was opened before they open up the classes. lol.
Then, when I was almost ready to enter the exam hall, I noticed that I forgotten my exam slip! I got so so so nervous and I didn't want to go back to the hostel to bring it over.
(1 person who doesn't has the slip will delay the whole exam)
Then, I fake my exam slip with a blank A4 paper and I was extremely nervous and kept on praying while walking passed the lecturers when they needed to check on our pockets before entering the exam hall.
PRAISE GOD!!!!!! I walked pass by them without checking my exam slip. I was so relieved! Just can't thank God enough for HIS protection.
And thank God for a wonderful week.
I felt so wonderfully blessed with a few people around me til I can't contain them!!
Monday
Exam started with Fundamental Of Nursing paper and it wasn't that tough. Just a matter on whether am I able to ace the paper or not XD
Went to City Harvest Church with Augustina for the concert by Christian City Church, Australia and it was awesome! They rocked the church in their very own way.
That's the clearest pictures that I managed to snap. >< style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,102); FONT-STYLE: italic">Tuesday
I started coughing and i had no strength to talk.
My throat hurts a lot when I talk.
Had Pharmacology paper.
Wednesday
Got better but still coughing like mad.
Was craving for porridge but besties surprised me with egg + hotdog sandwiches =)
Thursday
Nothing much happened.
Friday
The day begun quite pathetically.
I had diarrhea after breakfast.
I actually rushed into the office's toilet once the college's office was opened before they open up the classes. lol.
Then, when I was almost ready to enter the exam hall, I noticed that I forgotten my exam slip! I got so so so nervous and I didn't want to go back to the hostel to bring it over.
(1 person who doesn't has the slip will delay the whole exam)
Then, I fake my exam slip with a blank A4 paper and I was extremely nervous and kept on praying while walking passed the lecturers when they needed to check on our pockets before entering the exam hall.
PRAISE GOD!!!!!! I walked pass by them without checking my exam slip. I was so relieved! Just can't thank God enough for HIS protection.
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