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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY and The Pharmacology of Profit

As a Podiatrist I work my way daily down through seemingly endless medication lists searching for the pertinent names that might affect the conditions I specifically treat. Blood thinners make the patient more prone to bleeding when injured and indicate an increased risk for clotting. Hypertension medications are prescribed for obvious reasons–elevated blood pressure over the long run causes increased risk for cardiac events and deterioration in the organs and circulatory system. Cholesterol medications again, taken for obvious reasons, prescribed to reduce a patient’s chances for succumbing to an unwanted cardiac event and the associated comorbidities, loss of function with a stroke, decreased cognitive ability, an untimely death can ensue.

    The use of one particular treatment that hangs over me every time I encounter it inside a patient’s chart, is the prescribing of Lyrica for painful Peripheral Neuropathy.  Sixty pills cost $260.00 at the minimum. The literature accompanying this medication runs blazing beyond the abyss of anyone’s attention span while listing all of the potential side effects one could encounter when consuming this medication. While the studies are replete with the arguments for such treatment, they overlook a simple and inexpensive alternative solution that exists today, right here in my office, a topical cream made from natural ingredients that when applied twice daily to the affected limb, will relieve the pain of Peripheral Neuropathy in more than half the patients who try it. You might say only half? It only works half the time? That’s not good enough! Well, you need to consider the fact that many patients who are prescribed Lyrica end up going off of it because of the side effects. Also, if the online forums are to be believed, many patients are forced to discontinue the medication because of side effects, in numbers greater than is noted in the official studies on the drug. I wonder why that is? Still others are prescribed pain medications that constipate and can cause fatigue or can interact adversely with other medications.

    Peripheral Neuropathy can be a debilitating affliction derived from any number of causative agents; Diabetes, alcohol abuse, spinal injury, and ironically, from the ingestion of certain prescription medications. When it is painful, and despite the existence of a topical treatment of nominal cost, the Insurance companies and Big Pharma both keep pushing prescription drugs for this particular diagnosis as if they are on the same side of the equation. Yet, the Insurance industry would truly be acting as a patient’s advocate by providing formulary guidance on this particular issue, directing physicians away from prescription medication as first line treatment for painful Neuropathy. A 30 day trial of Dr. Swaim’s pain cream applied twice daily to the appropriate area for painful Neuropathy in the feet could both spare the patient the risk of all the Lyrica side effects and at the same time save the Insurance industry millions of dollars in unnecessary prescriptions written for Lyrica annually. Doesn’t it shock, the lack of sincerity, the blatant lack of common sense displayed sometimes in the field of medicine. Companies don’t look for solutions if they aren’t motivated to find answers that fit within their profit paradigm. My solution is inexpensive, not good for their equation, but still, a reasonable attempt at solving a problem and more often than not, is effective. It also works to lower the overall cost of medical care and that helps everyone. You might want to give it a try.

John F. Swaim, DPM

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Guide

Entity Relationship Diagram - a database design tool that provides graphical representation of database tables, their columns and inter-relationships. ERD is the most popular database design tool. It works particularly well in complex database design that involves a large volume of entities and with complex relationships. A well-developed ERD can provide sufficient information for database administrator to follow when developing and maintaining database.

Class Diagram - used to describe the structure of a system by showing its classes, their attributes and operations, it is generated from the Entity Relationship Diagram.

Sequence Diagram – used to model the collaboration of objects on a time sequence. It shows how the objects interact with others in a particular scenario of a use case. 

Activity Diagram - used to display the sequence of activities. Activity diagrams show the workflow from a start point to the finish point detailing the many decision paths that exist in the progression of events contained in the activity.

Technical Feasibility – is a  large part of determining resources. It considers the technical requirements of the proposed project. The technical requirements are then compared to the technical capability of the organization. The systems project is considered technically feasible if the internal technical capability is sufficient to support the project requirements.  The analyst must find out whether current technical resources can be upgraded or added to in a manner that fulfills the request under consideration.  This is where the expertise of system analysts is beneficial, since using their own experience they will be able to answer the question of technical feasibility.

The essential questions that help in testing the operational feasibility of a system include the following:

·   Is the project feasible within the limits of current technology?

·   Does the technology exist at all?

·   Is it available within given resource constraints?

·   Is it a practical proposition?

·   Is manpower is (programmers, testers & debuggers) available?

·   Are software and hardware requirements available?

·   Are the current technical resources sufficient for the new system?

·   Can they be upgraded to provide to provide the level of technology necessary for the new system?

·   Do we possess the necessary technical expertise, and is the schedule reasonable?

·   Can the technology be easily applied to current problems?

·   Does the technology have the capacity to handle the solution?

·   Do we currently possess the necessary technology?

Operational feasibility - is the ability to utilize, support and perform the necessary tasks of a system or program. It includes everyone who creates, operates or uses the system. To be operationally feasible, the system must fulfill a need required by the business.

Operational feasibility is dependent on human resources available for the project and involves projecting whether the system will be used if it is developed and implemented. Operational feasibility is a measure of how well a proposed system solves the problems, and takes advantage of the opportunities identified during scope definition and how it satisfies the requirements identified in the requirements analysis phase of system development. It reviews the willingness of the organization to support the proposed system. This is probably the most difficult of the feasibilities to gauge. In order to determine this feasibility, it is important to understand the management commitment to the proposed project. If the request was initiated by management, it is likely that there is management support and the system will be accepted and used. However, it is also important that the employee base will be accepting of the change. 

The essential questions that help in testing the operational feasibility of a system include the following:

·         Does current mode of operation provide adequate throughput and response time?

·         Does current mode provide end users and managers with timely, pertinent, accurate and useful formatted information?

·         Does current mode of operation provide cost-effective information services to the business?

·         Could there be a reduction in cost and or an increase in benefits?

·         Does current mode of operation offer effective controls to protect against fraud and to guarantee accuracy and security of data and information?

·         Does current mode of operation make maximum use of available resources, including people, time, and flow of forms?

·         Does current mode of operation provide reliable services?

·         Are the services flexible and expandable?

·         Are the current work practices and procedures adequate to support the new system?

·         If the system is developed, will it be used?

·         Are there manpower problems, labor objections, manager resistance, organizational conflicts and policies, social acceptability, government regulations?

·         Does management support the project?

·         Are the users not happy with current business practices?

·         Will it reduce the time (operation) considerably?

·         Have the users been involved in the planning and development of the project?

·         Will the proposed system really benefit the organization?

·         Does the overall response increase?

·         Will accessibility of information be lost?

·         Will the system affect the customers in considerable way?

·         Are there legal aspects?

·         How do the end-users feel about their role in the new system?

·         What end-users or managers may resist or not use the system?

·         How will the working environment of the end-user change?

·         Can or will end-users and management adapt to the change?

Economic Feasibility

Economic analysis could also be referred to as cost/benefit analysis. It is the most frequently used method for evaluating the effectiveness of a new system. In economic analysis the  procedure is to determine the benefits and savings that are expected from a candidate system and compare them with costs. If benefits outweigh costs, then the decision is made to design and implement the system. An entrepreneur must accurately weigh the cost versus benefits before taking an action.

Possible questions raised in economic analysis are:

·         Is the system cost effective?

·         Do benefits outweigh costs?

·         What is the cost of doing full system study?

·         What is the cost of business employee time?

·         What is the estimated cost of hardware?

·         What is the estimated cost of software/software development?

·         Is the project possible, given the resource constraints?

·         What are the savings that will result from the system?

·         What is the cost of employees' time for study?

·         What is the cost of packaged software/software development

·         Is there a selection among alternative financing arrangements (rent/lease/purchase)?

The concerned business must be able to see the value of the investment it is pondering before committing to an entire system study.  If short-term costs are not overshadowed by long-term gains or produce no immediate reduction in operating costs, then the system is not economically feasible, and the project should not proceed any further. If the expected benefits equal or exceed costs, the system can be judged to be economically feasible. Economic analysis is used for evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed system.

The economical feasibility will review the expected costs to see if they are in-line with the projected budget or if the project has an acceptable return on investment. At this point, the projected costs will only be a rough estimate. The exact costs are not required to determine economic feasibility. It is only required to determine if it is feasible that the project costs will fall within the target budget or return on investment. A rough estimate of the project schedule is required to determine if it would be feasible to complete the systems project within a required timeframe. The required timeframe would need to be set by the organization. 

Relevance of the Technology - the importance of the proposed technology to the daily operation of the target company/institution. This is due to the fact that in today’s dynamic world, life without technology is meaningless.

Answers the question:

·         Is there really a need to bring tools that will ease operation?

·         Is there a use and exchange of information?

·         Is making advance operational changes one of the goals of the company/institution?

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An OPEN LETTER to all ANTI-DUTERTE

Let me start by saying, we Davaoeños, really don't care if Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will not win. It's not our loss, definitely it's yours. Actually the truth is, we don't want our BELOVED Mayor away from our city, but since we love our country so much, we want the whole Philippines to experience the kind of governance we have here in Davao. We want that all Filipinos will taste the DUTERTE style of leadership. If you will not vote for him, then THANK YOU very much!

We are SOLID, we are united and we will fight for him. We love our Mayor so dearly. We will support his candidacy all the way, even if you ANTI-DUTERTE, are criticizing and mocking us. We are his little armies... we will face and take down his haters and bashers. To all of you who are laughing at us, wondering why we are passionately defending our mayor, let me share to you these few things. I will show you a glimpse of DUTERTE's real service to the people. As we always say, LIFE IS HERE in our city! You are given now the chance to experience all of these... the CHOICE is yours! DAVAO CITY: > One of the most livable cities in Asia and certified number one (1) in the Philippines. > The city has superb ordinances like Anti-Smoking Ordinance and Liquor Ban until 12 midnight only. > Cleanest city air in the Philippines and member of the Clean World Cities Coalition. > City watershed has the second most potable water in the world, next to New Zealand. > Women Development Code in the city, first in the Philippines. > Most Child-Friendly City in the Philippines. > Employment in the city is booming as there are thousands of businesses all around. > Anti-Discrimination Ordinance in the city, wherein no discrimination for Muslim, Christians, Lumads, LGBT Community, PLHIV and People with Disabilities. > The city has a 98.05% literacy rate, higher than the 93.9% of all the other cities in the Philippines. > One of the safest cities in the world and the safest in the Philippines. > The city has a Rehabilitation Program for drug addicts with P2,000 monthly allowance. > The city has a Fire-Cracker Ban every Christmas, New Year and even whole year round resulting to zero casualty every year. > Davao Central 911, the only 911 in Asia. All equipments are US-made. All services are free. The only third locality in the world that utilizes 911 as its emergency number, next to the United States and Canada. > The city has a one of a kind Traffic Light System. Most modern in the Philippines. Sensorized, centralized to Traffic Center and Central 911. The first in the country to have an Adaptive Traffic Signalization System and has a state-of-the-art traffic system similar to the system in Los Angeles in California and in the USA. > The city has high-tech CCTVs, the most modern in the Philippines. Hundreds of CCTV cameras are closely monitored and reported in real time, far more than what MMDA has which are not even monitored. > Public Safety Command Center powered by IBM (US technology giant company) making Davao the only Smart City in the Philippines. The city has a state-of-the-art call center operating 24 hours a day that services the residents needs. The fastest that can respond to crime and disaster. > The city has a state-of-the-art facilities of a Government Hospital. The most modern hospital equipments in the city are not in private hospitals but in a government hospital - the Southern Philippines Medical Center (formerly Davao Medical Center). > The City Transport Terminal has a passenger lounge and wifi and is airconditioned. > The city has the fewest road accidents for any city in Philippines due to its Speed Limit Ordinance. > The City Disaster Coordinating Council has been cited as the Best Prepared Disaster Coordinating Council in the country. > The city vehicles, equipments and other assets are complete, either new or well-maintained with no markings of any Duterte's name. > The city has a biggest successful zonal improvement project in the whole of Asia. > The city won the Hall of Fame Award from the Peace and Order Council of the Philippines. > Most Peaceful City in Southeast Asia, not only in the Philippines. > The City Police Office is a consistent top pick for the Country’s Best Police Office Award. > Peace and order is the centerpiece attraction of the city where you can safely walk around without fear at any time of the day or night. > The city gives legal assistance to its poor residents. > Police, Army, MILF, MNLF and NPA never complain about the management of the city. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is really making a sacrifice to all the Davaeños. Now, he wants to do all these things in the entire Philippines. As he said in the Presidential Debate, "In this country, there is trouble everywhere. There is corruption, criminality, and the flooding of drugs. Progress can never happen to this country with these things around. I will try to suppress crime. I cannot promise you heaven. I will try to suppress drugs. In 3 to 6 months, I will stop corruption. We have to protect the children. We have to end crime. Drugs must be suppressed. I will provide LEADERSHIP, not only a platform." We, the SOLID DUTERTE SUPPORTERS, believe that Mayor Duterte can do anything for the betterment of our country. We believe that his number one objective is NATIONAL SECURITY. CHANGE IS COMING, Duterte will win!

by Dennis R. Lazarte

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HIGH IQ: THE ONLY KEY TO SUCCESS

If you were asked, "who do you think is more likely to succeed, people who are intellectually blessed or the people who has low IQ?" Perhaps, you would immediately answer, "The intellectually blessed!". Yes! Why not? But before we stick on our final choice, let us first go back to the definition of success. Success means, the accomplishment of what is desired and aimed, depending on one's ability to create options and alternatives in life. This statement clearly indicates that success isn't only exclusive to those who are having high level of intelligence but also to those people who may not be intellectually blessed but are able to play one's cards right.

According to the researchers, people they coined to have low or average intelligence were overall, just about as successful and wealthy as those with higher scores on an IQ test. We have heard many stories about people who aren't extremely intelligent but have gotten themselves into the stairway of success because of their ability to weave through the challenges of life. They are those people who has the skill or technique on playing one's cards right, no matter how bad the cards that they have.

This present a clear manifestation that people don't become rich just because they are smart. It requires not just intelligence to be successful, but it also needs the skills on dealing with the ways to achieve one's goal in life. When a person has the ability to find ways of achieving the nearly impossible things through great perseverance, they are more likely to cross the line and hit the mark. Another component of success that should be taken into consideration is "attitude", this consists of not just social skills but emotional maturity, the capability to make decisions wisely and goal setting, flexibility to change and adopting positive qualities from people we consider as our role models.

Perhaps one can presume that if he/she if gifted with superior intelligence then his/her chances to succeed would be more than those who are not blessed as him/her intellectually. Those with low intelligence should not think they have the least chances to become successful and those with high level of intelligence should not believe that they have a definite advantage. The formula for success isn't only about being intelligent but also includes an ability of making things happen and attitude for it to be completely achieved. We may lack one or the other, but we can still achieve success.

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Why is it so hard to lose weight?

What is the Job of Villi?

The villi are sites of nutrient absorption. Nutrients are absorbed by the cells of the villi into the capillaries within them. This absorption makes vitamins and nutrients available to your blood and lymphatic fluid. Intestinal juice provides the means for which absorption can occur. However, not all nutrients are absorbed. Some digestion also takes place within the small intestine. The cells of the villi produce enzymes which help digest carbohydrates and protein. Most all of the absorption which occurs in your body takes place in the small intestine through the action of the villi. It is not difficult to see then how vital these body structures are.

Supporting role So then, what is the job of villi other than digestion and absorption? The cells of the villi synthesize some enzymes which are destroyed by the acidic environment of the stomach to continue the digestive process. These enzymes initiate a series of chemical reactions which will break down nutrients into usable forms. Healthy Villi, A weight loss secret Why are healthy villi a big weight loss secret? You will find out here. Why is it so hard to lose weight? Do you find it difficult to lose weight? You might be working out every day and eating less food. But for some reason, you still weigh the same and your waistline does not change. Worse yet, you might even be gaining more body fats and weight! You feel more confused and frustrated. You may notice that your cravings for fats and sweets increase as you grow older. You might experience health problems. You also easily get tired.

Why is this so? In your intestines, there are many finger-like protrusions called villi. They absorb the nutrients from the food you eat. Through the years, they may get damaged and break off. As they continue to become damaged, it becomes increasingly difficult for your body to absorb nutrients. Avoid these things because they damage your body:

    stress

    alcohol

    additives

    airborne toxins like exhaust fumes

    medications

    smoking

    unhealthy fats

    preservatives

    drugs

    too much salts

Constipated? One of the most common experience of people who have weight and health issues is constipation. Drinking enough quantities of water helps. But it is not enough. You need to clean up your intestines with soluble and insoluble fiber and protect them with DHA+EPA Omega-3.

What happens when you do not get enough nutrients? You start needing more food. Your appetite increases as do your cravings. You also start to crave fats and sugars because they taste good and are the easiest substances for your body to absorb. You easily get tired and experience fatigue when your body is not getting proper nutrition. When those finger-like protrusions in your intestines are not healthy, they do not absorb nutrient that well. Your body thinks you are starving. You now store or keep more body fats, instead of burning them. You may be saying, "Well, I eat really healthy. I love low-fat foods. I take vitamins. I regularly go to the gym." But how often do you eat a healthy balanced meal? It’s great if you eat healthy meals everyday. And, yes, you love low-fat foods. How many servings do you eat? More than what you need? What is the quality of your multi-vitamins? Even though you may be doing those things, you can still be experiencing the symptoms described above.

The Secret! The underlying problem is most likely poor nutrient absorption. No matter how much healthy food plus vitamin and mineral supplements you take in, if your body is not absorbing them, then it is a total waste. Again, simple carbohydrates (sugars) are the easiest to absorb. If your intestines are not healthy, you often absorb more of these simple carbs and less of the other nutrients. What happens? Your body remains hungry. You keep craving and eating. You absorb lots of sugars. Excessive carbs result to body fats. Then you easily get sick. Villi are a big weight loss secret. Ensure they are clean and healthy. Ensure that your body is able to absorb nutrients. Eat healthy colorful meals. Then your pH balance improves. You have better control over your cravings and hunger. You eventually lose weight and re-gain your health!

What should you do? You need to consume enough fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber cleans your villi and intestines. You can get fiber from fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. DHA+EPA Omega-3 is needed for villi health. (Know more about omega-3. It can help you lose weight, too!) You can get fiber and omega-3 from nutritional supplements. Just get the ones with good quality. To maximize your benefits, do not take Omega-3 supplements when you are having a fiber-rich meal. Fiber absorbs fats --both good and bad fats. Have you measured yourself already? One of the most important things to learn and have in nutrition, weight loss, and better health is your healthy breakfast. Help your body re-generate healthy cells by getting proper nutrition. This also helps you flush out toxins. When you reach your ideal weight, continue with your healthy diet, regularly exercise, and have a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life.

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Why do we enjoy horror stories?

It seems silly to think that people would willingly experience discomfort. But this is exactly what happens whenever you read a horror story or watch a scary movie. You spend money for a movie ticket or a book specially for the purpose of getting scared. Why do we like to get scared?

There are several theories on why scary stories are so popular. Some say that horror stories provides us a cautionary tale, sometimes that reminds us what not to do...Or else! Another explanation is that horror stories allow us to experience fear without actually being put in real danger. We get the cold sweat, the hair standing on the backs of our necks, the dryness in our mouth, and the rush of adrenaline that comes with being scared but all within our control, ready to be stopped if we decide we can't handle it. Still another explanation is that people don't actually want to feel the fear, they want to feel the relief that comes after the fear has gone.

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Things you need to know about ampalaya (bitter gourd) tea

Ampalaya, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a native fruit from Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Tea made from this fruit is available commercially or can be prepared fresh at home. There are some indications that drinking tea from ampalaya has health benefits, especially for diabetics. Ampalaya tea is not meant to replace medical treatment. If you have diabetes, or are at risk, you should discuss the use of this product with your doctor. 1. Nutrients

Bitter gourd is a fruit that contains many nutrients. According to the website Ayurbalance, ampalaya contains vitamins A, B-1, B-2 and C. The plant also offers a variety of essential minerals, such as iron, copper and potassium. Although marketed as tea, you can also use ampalaya in soups and for any dish calling for a fresh vegetable. 2. Blood Sugar

Ampalaya tea has been looked at closely as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes. With this condition, the body becomes resistant to insulin and, therefore, has difficulty regulating blood sugar. Drinking ampalaya tea is said to lower blood sugar naturally. This has not been disproven by clinical studies, but according to NYC Langone Medical Center, significant trials are limited to animal testing. Agriculture Business Week reports that one commercial ampalaya tea has been approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs in the Philippines as appropriate for the distinct dietary needs of patients with diabetes. 3. Cancer

Another possible value for ampalaya tea is as a preventive treatment for cancer. Science has a long way to go before proving tea from this fruit will work to inhibit the growth of cancer. NYU Langone Medical Center states that there is some evidence of this benefit, but at this phase, clinical studies have not gone past test tube research. 4. Risks and Safety

There are some risks to consider when drinking ampalaya tea. Maintaining proper blood sugar levels when you have diabetes is a balancing act, and this tea may actually lower blood sugar. Taking a supplement, such as ampalaya tea, and a prescription medication may make blood sugar crash. For a diabetic, this is a significant danger. According to NYU Langone Medical Center, two children fell into a diabetic coma after taking bitter melon. If you have diabetes, prescription medication has proven effects, but ampalaya tea is strictly theoretical. Do not combine your diabetic medication with this supplement. 5. Warning

Amapalaya tea may worsen ulcers or heartburn. Diabetics should not cease taking medications without consulting a doctor.

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Spring Onion Stuffed Squid Recipe

Ingredients:

3 pcs large squid 2 bundles of spring onions 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (instructions here) 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tsp corn flour dissolved in 1/2 cup water corn flour salt freshly ground black pepper fried garlic oil 1. Rub salt and pepper inside and outside the squid. 2. Stuff enough spring onions on the cavity of each squid then close the ends with a toothpick. 3. Dredge squid in corn flour then deep fry each squid for 3 minutes, do not overcook for the squid will become tough. 4. While waiting for the squid to cook, prepare your sauce by mixing together teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce and corn flour mixture in a sauce pan, bring it to a boil and simmer until thick. You can reduce or add water content according to your liking. 5. Once all of the squid are cooked, remove from fryer then cut several opening on the squid, remove the toothpick. Pour sauce on top and sprinkle some fried garlic.

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Steamed Fish Fillet Recipe

Ingredients:

300 gm red snapper fillet 4 pips garlic - chopped 10 gm ginger - chopped 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp each of - light soya sauce and oyster sauce a pinch of sugar Sea salt Spring onions for garnishing Dash of pepper

1. Wash the fish fillet, pat dry and rub in some sea salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. Saute the chopped garlic and ginger with oil till fragrant, add mixed the oyster sauce, light soya sauce with 2 tbsps warm water, bit of sugar and stir well. Set aside. 3. Prepare a steamer with water and steam fish over rapidly boiling water for about 8 minutes. 4. Pour the garlic and ginger sauce over the fish, garnish with the chopped spring onions, add in a dash of pepper.

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Chopsuey Recipe

Ingredients 100 grams shrimp 1/4 kg boneless chicken 1 doz quail eggs (boiled) 200 grams chicken liver and gizzard, sliced to small pieces 1 tsp garlic 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp oyster sauce ½ piece cabbage, quartered 1 cup green bell pepper,sliced 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced 1 small cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup onion, diced Shrimp juice (derived by crushing the head of the shrimp) 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup water salt and pepper 1. In a big wok, saute the garlic and onion 2. Add the boneless chicken and saute for 2 minutes 3. Put-in the chicken liver and cook for 3 minutes more 4. Pour in the shrimp juice, 1 cup of chicken stock and boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Add the shrimp then sprinkle some salt and pepper. 6. Add the oyster sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. 7. Put-in the cauliflower and cabbage, mix well 8. Add the carrots and bell pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. 9. Dilute the cornstarch in 1 cup of water, pour the mixture in the pot. Mix well. Add pre-boiled quail eggs 10. Serve

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Blueberry Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup plain stoneground flour 1/2 cup wholemeal stoneground flour 1/2 cup almond meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 1.5 cups skim milk 1/2 cup fat free, sugar free natural yoghurt 1 grated apple 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup blueberries (snap frozen blueberries are just as delicious) 2-3 scoops additional yoghurt Fresh fruit: pictured: apple, pear, banana, kiwi fruit, berries, mango, blood orange – but use whatever is fresh, available and in season – thus cheaper. Chop the fruit in small pieces and mix together in a bowl. Mix the flours, almond meal and baking powder together. Form a well in the center of the flour and add the eggs and yoghurt. Mix together, and once the eggs are combined, gradually add the milk a little at a time. When combined, add grated apple and blueberries, and stir in olive oil. Heat a griddle or heavy based fry pan to a medium heat. Ladle a scoop of mixture on the pan and spread around. When bubbles begin to form, use an egg flip to turn the pancake. Takes approximately 1-2 minutes on each side to cook. If the first pancake burns, turn the heat down a little, if the first pancake cooks too slowly, you can bring the heat up a little. Usually you can't get the first one quite right. Serve two pancakes with lots of fresh fruit and a scoop of yoghurt. In the bottom of the bowl of fruit, some juice will have collected, pour over the yoghurt for a little additional sweetness. When cooled wrap left over pancakes in a plastic, if refrigerated they will keep for 24 hrs.

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Health Benefits of Okra (Lady Finger)

A guy has been suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and recently from acid reflux. He didn't realize that the treatment could be so simple -- OKRA! He started eating okra within the last 2 months and since then has never taken medication again. All he did was consume 6 pieces of OKRA everyday. He's now regular and his blood sugar has dropped from 135 to 98, with his cholesterol and acid reflux also under control. Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colon-rectal cancer. Nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6 and folic acid is also present in a half cup of cooked okra. Okra is a rich source of many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid. Ms Sylvia W. Zook, Ph.D. (nutritionist) has very kindly provided the following thought-provoking comments on the many benefits of this versatile vegetable. They are well worth reading. 1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize blood sugar as it curbs the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract. 2. Okra's mucilage not only binds cholesterol but bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver. But it doesn't stop there... 3. Many alternative health practitioners believe all disease begins in the colon. The okra fiber, absorbing water and ensuring bulk in stools, helps prevent constipation. Fiber in general is helpful for this but okra is one of the best, along with ground flax seed and psyllium. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic many people abhor. In other words, this incredibly valuable vegetable not only binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids) which cause numerous health problems, if not evacuated, but also assures their easy passage from the the body. The veggie is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming (except for the many who greatly enjoy eating it), has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients and is economically within reach of most. 4. Further contributing to the health of the intestinal tract, okra fiber (as well as flax and psyllium) has no equal among fibers for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). 5. To retain most of okra's nutrients and self-digesting enzymes, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steamed. Some eat it raw.

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Health Benefits of Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd/Bitter Melon)

This tropical plant which goes by many names, is commonly grown for its edible fruit, which is probably among the most bitter of all vegetables on earth. It is consumed as a dish , as a tea (leaves) or powderized and formed into capsules. Bitter gourd predominantly grows in tropical areas, including parts of Asia, East Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, where it is used both as food as well as a medicine. The plant's fruit truly lives up to its name, because it really tastes bitter. Although the seeds, leaves, and vines of this fruit have different uses, the fruit is considered as the safest and most predominantly used part of the plant in traditional herbal medicine. Until recently, bitter gourd has been noted to be a potent herbal medicine for a lot of ailments, particularly in treating diabetes. The Philippine variety is known for its more potent anti-diabetic components. This fruit is composed of a mixture of flavonoids and alkaloids which make the pancreas produce insulin that controls the blood sugar levels in diabetics. Aside from its touted medicinal value, it's also a very wonderful source of vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium. Ampalaya is a common herb used in Chinese herbology too. The fruit's leaves are often used for children's coughs and are utilized in the treatment of skin diseases, sterility in women, as a parasiticide, an antipyretic, as well as a purgative. Like most bitter-tasting fruits and vegetables, bitter gourd stimulates digestion and can be very potent in people with dyspepsia and constipation. Health Benefits of Ampalaya: Ampalaya is noted to be an effective component in herbal medicine, and the fruit is known to help treat, or alleviate the symptoms of rheumatism and gout and ailments of the spleen and liver. It also is effective in helping lower the body's blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana. Bitter melon contains a unique phyto-constituent that has been confirmed to have a hypoglycemic effect called charantin. There is also another insulin-like compound known as polypeptide P which have been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients. Few other fruits/vegetables offer medicinal properties for these ailments like bitter melon does. Blood disorders: Bitter gourd juice is highly beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils and itching due to toxemia. Mix 2 ounces of fresh bitter gourd juice with some lime juice. Sip it slowly on an empty stomach daily for between four and six months and see improvement in your condition. Cholera: In early stages of cholera, take two teaspoonfuls juice of bitter gourd leaves, mix with two teaspoonfuls white onion juice and one teaspoonful lime juice. Sip this concoction daily till you get well. Diabetes mellitus: Bitter melon contains a hypoglycemic compound (a plant insulin) that is highly beneficial in lowering sugar levels in blood and urine. Bitter melon juice has been shown to significantly improve glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels. Energy: Regular consumption of bitter gourd juice has been proven to improve energy and stamina level. Even sleeping patterns have been shown to be improved/stabilized. Eye problems: The high beta-carotene and other properties in bitter gourd makes it one of the finest vegetable-fruit that help alleviate eye problems and improving eyesight. Hangover: Bitter melon juice may be beneficial in the treatment of a hangover for its alcohol intoxication properties. It also help cleanse and repair and nourish liver problems due to alcohol consumption. Immune booster: This bitter juice can also help to build your immune system and increase your body's resistance against infection. Piles: Mix three teaspoonfuls of juice from bitter melon leaves with a glassful of buttermilk. Take this every morning on empty stomach for about a month and see an improvement to your condition. To hasten the healing, use the paste of the roots of bitter melon plant and apply over the piles. Psoriasis: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has also been known to improve psoriasis condition and other fungal infections like ring-worm and athletes feet. Respiratory disorders: Take two ounces of fresh bitter melon juice and mix with a cup of honey diluted in water. Drink daily to improve asthma, bronchitis and pharyngitis. Toxemia: Bitter gourd contains beneficial properties that cleanses the blood from toxins. Sip two teaspoonfuls of the juice daily to help cleanse the liver. Also helpful in ridding jaundice for the same reasons. Consumption Tips Choose unripe bitter melons that are firm, like how you would a cucumber. Avoid those that have turned orange or have soft spots. Ripe bitter melons can be excessively bitter. Store bitter melons in the vegetable bin in the refrigerator which has the right temperature. It should keep for three to four days. Keeping bitter melons at room temperature or with other fruits and vegetables will hasten the melon to ripen and become more bitter, due to the emission of ethylene gas. Clean your bitter melon under cold running water and brush with a soft vegetable brush. To prepare, slice the melon length-wise and scoop out the seeds. To lessen the bitter flavor, soak it in salt water for about half an hour before juicing/cooking. The smaller variety is more bitter than the bigger one. To help make bitter gourd juice more palatable, take it with honey, or add carrot or apple juice. For diabetics, drink the juice with green apple juice. How To Prepare A Herbal Ampalaya Mixture. As the bitter fruit is famous for its many medicinal attributes, there are also other unique ways in preparing mixtures, drinks or solutions made from ampalaya. For cough, fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, drink a spoonful every day of grounded and juiced ampalaya leaves. For other health conditions, the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally. For wounds, burns and other skin diseases, you may apply the fruit's warmed leaves to the affected area. Aside from the benefits mentioned above, bitter gourd is also an effective digestive agent that works by properly stimulating the secretion of gastric juices. It also aids in stimulating the liver for proper secretion of bile juices that are essential for the metabolism of body fat. Taking juice made from bitter gourd also helps in the treatment of constipation, which is mainly caused by unhealthy eating habits and daily dietary practices. This fruit not only is good at relieving an indigestive condition, but also aids in treating constipation, by improving the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as improving absorption in the intestines. Caution Do not consume more than two ounces of bitter melon, or more than two melons a day. Excessive consumption may cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhea. Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs will need to alter the dosage of their drugs if they consume bitter melon on a regular basis. Please consult your doctor. Pregnant women should avoid taking too much bitter gourd or its juice as it may stimulate the uterus that may lead to preterm labor.

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Healing herbs and spices from your kitchen

Oregano

When you take 1 teaspoon of oregano you are actually taking the amount of antioxidants found in 3 cups of broccoli. Amazing! Isn’t it? This is the reason why it is sometimes known as “Mini Salad”. Researchers claim that it has the highest amount of antioxidants out of all the herbs. It has also been found useful in soothing stomach muscles. The best way to use it is by adding it to pizza and pasta sauces or you can just add it to your grilled sandwiches. Mint

Out of all the herbs mint is the most refreshing one, due to its refreshing properties mint is often used in drinks. Mint leaves are very effective in removing bad breath and also help whiten the teeth. It soothes the digestive track and also cures irritated bowel syndrome. Mint is a natural cleanser and purifies blood. Ginger

Ginger is effective for decreasing nausea and motion sickness. It is effective for relieving arthritis pain and also swelling associated with it. Ginger also has blood thinning properties. Ginger can be cooked with other vegetables such as carrots and potatoes. To avoid motion sickness it can be taken in the form of crystals or candies, available in the market. Garlic

Garlic saves us from Cancer. How? It destroys and stops the growth of tumor cells. Karen Collins, a nutrition advisor at American Institute for Cancer Research states, “Studies suggest that one or two cloves weekly provide cancer-protective benefits.” Garlic can be added to almost all types of meals, Karen Collin also suggests, “Let garlic sit for 10 to 15 minutes after chopping and before cooking so the active form of the protective phytochemicals develops”. Turmeric

The brightly colored yellow spice has countless health benefits. It has useful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It has been found useful for curing cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and also improves heart health. You can add it to egg salads or try some Indian curries. Fenugreek

Since ancient times Fenugreek has been used to treat reproductive and hormonal disorders. It is also helpful to induce labor and reduces menstrual pain as well. Recent studies have proved that it helps to control cholesterol levels and reduces blood sugar, so it is effective for treating both, heart problems and diabetes. Clove

From tooth aches to arthritis pains, cloves have the cure for all. It removes blood impurities and also stimulates its flow. Its anti-fungal properties can cure infections like Athletes’ foot. Thyme

Just like oregano, thyme also has antioxidant advantages. There are some important compounds found in thyme that are beneficial for respiratory functions. Make it a part of your daily diet by adding it to your salad dressings and stir-fries. Basil

Basil is a natural remedy for curing stress and has skin clearing properties as well. According to International Journal of Cosmetic Science, basil has the power to combat with the bacteria that cause pimples and other skin related problems. The healthy herb is rich in Iron as well. Black pepper

The commonly found black pepper is known for relieving indigestion. It is also beneficial for curing cough; just take a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of black pepper powder in it. It enables to remove harmful toxics from our body through sweat. It is also helpful in healing cuts, try it! When the next time you get one while working in the kitchen, sprinkle some black pepper on it. It will stop the bleeding and also heal the cut. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is the best natural remedy for curing diabetes. The researches prove that it contains some important compounds known as polyphenols. These natural compounds act like an insulin and regulate blood sugar levels in the body. There are a million ways you can use this magical spice, just add it your coffee or sprinkle some on your oatmeal cereal or just make a nice refreshing herbal tea with it. Rosemary

There are some essential compounds present in rosemary that have anti-inflammatory properties. It has been found to improve heart health and protects blood vessels from getting damaged, as well. You can use rosemary in your marinades as well as breads and rolls.

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Useful benefits of cucumber

1. Cucumbers contain lots of vitamins

Our bodies need minerals and vitamins for them to act properly. One cucumber has your bodies’ daily needs of vitamins. These are some of the Vitamins found in cucumbers: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), nicatin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin B6, folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and phosphorous.

2. Quick Fix for Cellulite

Rub a slice of cucumber on the problem area for a few minutes. There’s a substance in the cucumber called phytochemicals. This will cause the collagen in your skin to tighten and firm up the outer layers. It works wonders on wrinkles as well.

3. Energy Booster

If you want to get rid of afternoon tiredness without resorting to using caffeine, eat some cucumber. The Vitamin B and Carbohydrates in the cucumber will offer the energy boost your body needs.

4. Hangover Cure

Are you prone to hangovers and headaches after a few drinks? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed. It’s refreshing and will stop you waking up with a headache. The sugar, vitamin B and electrolytes in the cucumber will replace any vital nutrients the body may have lost. In addition, it will keep your system balanced and prevent hangovers.

5. Curb Afternoon or Evening Snack Bingeing

If you want to fight those hunger pangs, eat some cucumber. It’s been used for centuries by European trappers, traders and explorers to sustain them and prevent starvation.

6. Stress Buster

Need to relax and unwind? Cut up a whole cucumber and put it in a pot of boiling water. The nutrients and chemicals from the cucumber will react with the boiling water, and release the beneficial properties through the steam. This will induce a calm, relaxing aroma in the atmosphere. This has worked to cut stress in new mothers and students taking exams.

7. Cure for Dark Circles Under Eyes

Cucumber helps to lighten dark circles under the eyes. Cut two slices of cucumber. Lay down and place one slice on each eye for 5 to 10 minutes. Close your eyes as the juice from the cucumber may irritate them. I have also used this method to brighten my eyes. It works! It’s also beneficial for soothing tired eyes; especially for those of us who stare at a computer screen for long periods.

8. Stop Bathroom Mirror from Clouding

Rub a slice of cucumber along the inner edges of the mirror. This will stop the steam from fogging up the mirror.

9. Shine Your Shoes Without Using Polish

Cut some cucumber slices and rub them over your shoes. The chemicals from the cucumber will give your shoes a lovely shine. It also repels water. Your shoes won’t lose their shine if they get wet.

10. Freshen Your Breath

To get rid of bad breath, press a slice of cucumber to the roof of your mouth. Use your tongue to hold it in place for about 30 seconds. The phytochemicals from the cucumber will destroy the bacteria which causes bad breath.

11. Magic Eraser

This is useful for rubbing out pen writing. Use the outside of a cucumber as an eraser. Use it to rub off crayon marks from walls as well.

12. Control Slugs in Your Garden

There’s nothing more annoying than slugs destroying your flower beds. Try this to keep them away. Cut some cucumber slices. Put the slices in a small tin and place it in your garden. The chemicals in the cucumber and the aluminum reacts to produce a scent. The smell is not detectable to humans but will keep those annoying slugs out of your garden.

13. Fix That Squeaky Hinge

Need to stop squeaky hinges and don’t have any WD-40? Rub a slice of cucumber along the area of the hinge that squeaks. It works like a dream.

14. Clean and Shine Your Sink and Stainless Steel Areas

Rub a slice of cucumber over the surface that you want to clean. It will remove tarnish and restore the shine. As an experiment, I rubbed a thick slice of cucumber over my glass top table and wiped off the juice with a kitchen towel. The result was a beautiful, shiny glass table. Try it for yourself.

15. Remedy for Sunburn

To soothe your sunburn skin, try this. Cut some thin slices of cucumber and put them on the sunburn area. Remove them when the cucumber starts to feel warm on your skin. They’re beneficial for delicate areas, such as the face and neck.

16. Face Mask

For oily skin – grate 1/2 cucumber into a bowl and add 1 tea-spoon of rose-water. Apply to the T-Zone, which is the forehead, nose and chin. To reduce pores and tighten skin – apply the mixture all over the face including under the eyes and eyelids. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel.