Laughter Is The Best Medicine.

"Doctor, Doctor, You've got to help me - I just can't stop my hands shaking!"
"Do you drink a lot?"
"Not really - I spill most of it!"


A man speaks frantically into the phone, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!"
"Is this her first child?" the doctor queries.
"No, you idiot!" the man shouts. "This is her husband!"


A young woman went to her doctor complaining of pain.
"Where are you hurting?" asked the doctor.
"You have to help me, I hurt all over", said the woman.
"What do you mean, all over?" asked the doctor, "be a little more specific."


The woman touched her right knee with her index finger and yelled, "Ow, that hurts." Then she touched her left cheek and again yelled, "Ouch! That hurts, too." Then she touched her right earlobe, "Ow, even THAT hurts", she cried.


The doctor checked her thoughtfully for a moment and told her his diagnosis, "You have a broken finger."

Heart Healthy Meatloaf .

Who are you?

A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God she asked "Is my time up?" God answered, "No, you have another 40 years, 2 months and 8 days to live."

Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a facelift, liposuction, and a tummy tuck. She even had someone come in and change her hair color. Since she had so much more time to live, she figured she might as well make the most of it.

After her last operation, she was released from the hospital. While crossing the street on her way home, she was hit by a car and died immediately.

Arriving in front of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another 40 years, why didn't you pull me from out of the path of the car?"

God replied, "I didn't recognize you."

Our Amazing Heart.

Our heart is about the same size as our fist. 

An average adult body contains about five quarts of blood.  (thats slightly more than 3 ( 1.5litre ) mineral water bottles.

All the blood vessels in our body joined end to end would stretch 62,000 miles or two and a half times around the earth. 

Our body's blood supply is circulated by the heart about 1,000 times each day. 

The heart pumps the equivalent of 5,000 to 6,000 quarts of blood each day. (about 35 - 40 (1.5litre) mineral water bottles)

Laughing Seriously !

Recent studies are showing that laughing may protect your heart by improving circulation and blood flow.

Tell a joke, watch a comedy, or just laugh out loud.

After all, heart health is serious business!

Laughter Makes The World Go Round.

John's teacher sent a note to his mother, saying :
'John seems to be a very bright boy,
but spends too much of time thinking about girls. '
The mother wrote back the next day :
' If you find a solution, please advise me.
I have the same problem with his father ! ' 

When I was young I used to pray for a bike,
then I realized that God doesn't work that way,
so I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness.

What did the gangster's son tell his dad when he failed his examination?
' Dad, they questioned me for 3 hours,
but I never told them anything !! '

 

Maintaining a Healthy Heart

The Top 10 Tips For Better Heart Health

How can you make sure your heart keeps going pitter-patter, without going kerplunk? Let us count the ways...

Here are our top 10 tips for a healthy ticker:

1. Fill up on fiber. Not only does fiber help lower levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, it can aid weight management. Being overweight raises your risk of heart failure by a third, while being obese doubles it. While two-thirds of Americans are too heavy, only half get enough fiber. Top sources include oats, beans, raspberries, blackberries, oranges and green peas.

2. Go bananas. I did when I learned that 99 percent of women and 90 percent of men don't get enough potassium in their diet. Responsible for regulating the fluid balance in our cells, potassium also blunts the effects of excess sodium. Too much sodium and too little potassium is a recipe for high blood pressure. Strike a healthier balance by cutting back on salt and increasing potassium intake with bananas, potatoes, broccoli and kiwi.

3. Say "no" to that extra cup of joe. Four or more cups of daily brew could elevate blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Drinking more than two cups of coffee a day can harden the arteries and contribute to arteriosclerosis. Switch to tea; its heart-healthy benefits include lower blood pressure and reduced inflammation.

4. "Beet" heart disease. Beets contain the antioxidant betanin, which can help keep LDL cholesterol from clogging your arteries, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Moreover, this root vegetable is a good source of folic acid, which helps to break down that heart-hurtin' homocysteine. Top sources of folic acid include spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce and papaya.

5. Become a better listener. University of Baltimore researchers found that people with "dominant personalities" had a 47 percent higher risk of heart disease when compared to their more patient, passive peers. So how do you know if you're "dominant"? Another study identified several markers - including the tendency to interrupt!

6. The "L" word your heart truly longs for: lycopene. This heart-healthy phytonutrient -; found in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit - may lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation. Harvard researchers found that eating seven or more servings of tomatoes a week might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30 percent.

7. Choose healthy fats. Monounsaturated fats (think olive oil, avocado, nuts) - when used in place of saturated fats (think butter, bacon, beef) -help lower cholesterol. Another healthy fat - omega-3 - helps reduce inflammation. Omega-3 sources include wild salmon, walnuts and flaxseed.

8. Don't turn breakfast into break-feast. While skipping breakfast actually lowers your metabolism, going overboard is no better. A new study done at the University at Buffalo found that big fatty breakfasts trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals associated with clogged arteries. So skip the stack of flapjacks and opt for a strawberry-banana smoothie.

9. Ode to soy. Twenty-five grams of soy protein per day can help lower cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. Soy's other heart-healthy nutrients include folic acid and magnesium (which helps maintain normal blood pressure). Soymilk, edamame, tofu and soynuts are just some of the many ways to enjoy soy.

10. Go for a raise. In HDL cholesterol, that is. Higher levels of this "good" cholesterol can be almost as important as low levels of LDL cholesterol at keeping cardiovascular disease at bay. In addition to exercise, quitting smoking and limiting trans fats, a University of Scranton study found that drinking cranberry juice could help boost HDL levels.

Jennifer Grossman is the director of the Dole Nutrition Institute.  - NU
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-top-10-tips-for-better-heart-health-2406055.html


Author: Richard Hewitt

Condolences N Heartfelt Pain To The People Of Japan!

Hi y'all. Had been a trying weekend.
Missus was admitted into a medical facility for severe hypertension.

Symptoms presented on admission was atypical of a heart attack. (FYI, women's heart attack symptoms can be very misleading and often time's misunderstood)

After the Plavix,  the chest XRAYs and 4 ECGs later, the coast was declared clear.
I could hear myself 'phewing' a sigh of relief. Alhamdullilah, praise to the Almighty!

It wasn't the heart, but a 'silent killer' instead.

After a couple of days of eratic blood pressure behaviour, missus was finally discharged.

Accompanying her home was a cocktail of BP meds. Now i have company,(as much as i would rather not have any) and what better or unfortunate company than ones own spouse.

Which Is Worse.....

Chilli Cheese Nachos or Mozzarella Sticks ?????????

Click on the link above to learn more!

Heart Healthy Breakfast to begin your day with.....

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. Too many of us skip it for reasons such as trying to lose weight, not hungry, not a "morning person" , or for lack of time. But these reasons should not steer anyone away from the many health benefits that can be derived from eating breakfast.
First of all, eating breakfast is a great way to get your metabolism up and running; studies have shown people are more alert and ready for daily challenges when they consume breakfast. This metabolism boost is also a great way to help people shed unwanted pounds. When speaking of heart-health, breakfast is a good way to get a start on the 25 or more grams of dietary fiber you need each day to help lower cholesterol levels.
Preparing breakfast foods does not have to be a time-consuming process. With a little planning, everyone can enjoy the health benefits derived from eating a breakfast each day.

Here are some quick and easy breakfast ideas:

At home –

• Bowl of instant oatmeal or oat bran topped with fruit and/or walnuts, skim milk or low fat soy milk.
• Bowl of ready-to-eat high fiber cereal topped fruit and/or walnuts, skim milk or low fat soy milk.
• 2 slices whole-grain toast, English muffin, pita or bagel topped with 2 Tbsp. Peanut butter, 1 tsp. trans-fatty acid free margarine or 2 Tbsp. Nonfat cream cheese.
• 6-8 oz. nonfat or 1% yogurt topped with fruit, nuts or granola.
• 4 oz. nonfat or 1% cottage cheese, served with tomato or pineapple slices.
• 2 low-fat hard granola bars with 8 oz. skim milk or low-fat soy milk.
• 2 egg-equivalent egg white or egg substitute omelet served on whole grain toast with orange wedges.
• Whole grain bagel topped with ½ cup nonfat or 1% cottage cheese; broiled for 5 minutes until bagel crispy, then topped with berries or fruit of choice.
• 8 oz. yogurt, fruit of choice and 2 Tbsp. Ground flax seeds or wheat germ with ice – blend in blender and serve. 

Enjoy your breakfast.
Cleveland Clinic.

1 Hour later & 24 servings of Fat Free Chocolate Cookies.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar, divided
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with foil.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sift together cocoa, salt, and ¼ cup sugar. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer at medium-low speed, until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining ¼ cup sugar, teaspoonful at a time, until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Fold in cocoa mixture and vanilla extract.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1-inch apart onto baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes for soft, chewy cookies, or 40 minutes for crisp cookies. Let cool before dusting cookies with confectioners' sugar.

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Nutrition Info:

28 calories (1g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 0g fat, 17mg sodium) per serving

Things to do everyday ......for a healthy heart !

Try following some of these tips in your everyday routine. Take advantage of any opportunity for exercise. Try some today.

• Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator at school or the mall. Just start with one flight. Soon, you'll be ready for two.
• Park your car at the far end of the parking lot. The short walk to and from the store or school helps your heart.
• If you ride a bus or train, get off a stop before your destination. Walk the rest of the way.
• If you can, spend a few minutes of your lunch break taking a stroll . It should help you stay awake after lunch.
• Think of housework as an extra chance to exercise. Vacuuming briskly can be a real workout.
• Washing the car, pulling weeds, and raking leaves are chores that can be done yourself as a chance to exercise.
• If you have a dog, think of the dog as an exercise machine with fur. A brisk walk with the dog is good for both of your hearts. Make it a part of your daily routine.
• If you have a family, schedule an after-dinner walk. Make it quality time.

The Franklin Institiute.

Naughty, Naughty.....

An elderly woman goes to the doctor and asks his help to revive her husband's sex drive.
"What about trying Viagra?" asks the doctor. 
"Not a chance," says Mrs.. Murphy.


"He won't even take an aspirin for a headache." 
"No problem," replies the doctor.
"Drop it into his coffee, he won't even taste it.
Try it and come back in a week to let me know how you got on."


A week later Mrs.Murphy returns to the doctor and he inquires as to how things went.
"Oh it was terrible, just terrible doctor." 
"What happened?" asks the doctor.
"Well I did as you advised and slipped it in his coffee.


The effect was immediate. He jumped straight up, swept the cutlery off the table, at the same time ripping my clothes off and then proceeded to make passionate love to me on the tabletop. It was terrible."


"What was terrible?" said the doctor, "was the sex not good?" "Oh no doctor, the sex was the best I've had in 25 years, but I'll never be able to show my face in McDonald's again."

Let's Laugh A Bit.....

Heart Attack.........5 tips to prevent a 2nd attack.

1)  Fill (and take) your prescription medications!

2)  Beware the plaque-building foods.

3)  Add in the foods that heal the arteries.

4)  Walk often, Walk far.

5)  Take three dietary supplements.

Read more about it HERE

iPads anyone.....?

Hi all ,  

If you are interested in getting an iPad,  I  can get hold of them through a contact.

The numbers are limited and he has 10 iPads going for less than half price – it’s first come first served. 

He has already sold one (pic is below so you can see what you are getting – they are from a cancelled NHS contract due to the cutbacks.) 

Get back to me as quickly as you can if you want one.

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Happy Friday y'all! N a great weekend.

There's no tea at teh tarik joint..........?

Honey & Asthma

Honey can be very beneficial as a home remedy for asthma.

 

Honey not only prevents asthma attacks, but can relieve the effects of a full-on attack.

 

During an asthma attack, take a full jar of honey and place it right under your nose. It only takes a few minutes for the honey to open the air pathways and the asthma sufferer will start to breathe easier.

 

For preventative measure, drink a full glass of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey three times a day. 

 

Credits to: Tiesha Whatley 

Read more: About Home Treatment for Asthma | eHow.com 

Groupsmore is now 'GROUPON'.

GROUPON?........................ Who's, what's Groupon?

 

About Groupon

Founded in Chicago in November 2008, Groupon is noted by Forbes to be the fastest growing Internet company in history.

Currently present in over 35 countries and 260 cities globally, in countries such as the US, UK, Brazil, Russia, China, Japan ... and now Malaysia – Groupon brings together over 50 million subscribers to enjoy mind-blowing deals daily.

Groupon is growing every single day:

• In 2009, Groupon had 2 million subscribers. By 2010, it had 51 million subscribers.
• In 2009, Groupon was present in 1 country. By 2010, it had reached 35 countries.
• In 2009, Groupon had 120 employees. By 2010, it was hiring over 4,000 employees globally.

To date, Groupon has partnered with over 100,000 businesses in the US to sell more than 32 million Groupons (Groupon vouchers), saving consumers over USD$1.5 billion.

Groupon is the leading social e-commerce and collective-buying platform that features a deal a day on the best stuff to eat, see, do and buy in cities worldwide.

Groupsmore has joined the Groupon family. Read about it HERE.

Late last night, the developer crept into the system to place a brand new, shiny, one-of-its-kind RM5 Groupon token in my groupsmore account, which i can use on my next voucher purchase HERE.

And i figured it'd be awesome for my friends to have it, too.

This is the unique link that has been created for my friends who've not signed up to GroupsMore before.

Get the RM5 token each for yourselves, when you sign in using FB.

Decent & Safe Breakfast.

Me n da missus had ourselves a slice of chilled papaya each to begin with.  This was later followed by a bowl of rolled oats with Manuka honey, sprinkled with raisins and an assortment of nuts.

A steaming mug of Arabica coffee for me and chocolate for wifey.
And thats breakfast for us!
Trust all of you enjoyed yours.

Over to our 2 grand daughters now.

World's Sexiest Laptop......

Oooooooooooooooooooo!

An opportunity to win the world’s sexiest laptop.

Just register (FREE) and then 'BUY' at promo price of RM0.

http://www.dealmates.com.my/deals/Feb-MacBookAir-RM0?rs=3&ru=1353

The Politician & The barber.

This just came in my email, something worth sharing.


One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week..' The cop was happy and left the shop. The next morning when the barber went to open up, there were a 'thank you' card and a dozen doughnuts waiting for him at his door.

Then a Member of Parliament came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Member of Parliament was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen other Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.

BOTH, POLITICIANS  AND DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN,  AND FOR THE SAME REASON!

Giving is not sharing...........

"Magic Cream" ( Lumiglow )

Yep! You read it right and that's what it apparently is. It worked on quite a number of people, although unfortunately not on me.

May make another attempt however, at another opportune time. Anyway, for those who benefited from the use of this cream, I sure appreciate very much you sharing your experiences with other readers.

While we're on the subject of sharing, the thought just dawned on me that 'giving' and 'sharing' are two very different acts.

It actually just occured to me that you can and would  give just about anything to any Tom, Dick & Harry.

You give because you no longer need it, you have no use for it anymore or it's just taking too much space.
And i can go on and on and on with reasons for you to 'give', there's just no end.

But with 'sharing', we are entering into a realm of love and care for our fellow beings.

Because we 'share' only with those whom we love and care for. Because we 'share' with those what we love, what is dear to us. Not something that we don't need.or can be without.

It is when we share with complete total strangers.

Only then will we truly appreciate the true essence of 'sharing'.

"There is always someone who can benefit from the knowledge that you are willing to share." And so, sharing is not only about being or not being materialistic.

Because sharing is all about loving, giving your love to one and all, and all and sundry. Hey! No worries here, as there is an abundance of love in all of us.

In short, loving is, being appreaciative and being ever so grateful towards God's creation. And in being able to give back.

Share your love, your smile, your thoughts with others.

 And so i pause my love for all of you momentarily with this wonderful and thoughtful quote from
 Leo Buscaglia.

"It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely."