Wednesday, March 18, 2009

yoghurt

started to give Angie yoghurt. 
she loves it very much.
thanks to Shaina's mom for reminding me with your very nice postingCan’t get enough of yoghurt!

Angie's grandma used to give her yoghurt while she was around 7 months old. however, some websites advise not to give yoghurt to baby under 12 months, which will bring bad effect to her digesting system.

read:
Studies show that yogurt can be given to babies as young as 9 months of age.  While it is recommended that you wait to give dairy products to your child after they reach one year old, yogurt is processed differently by the body than milk and is more soothing to the stomach and less likely to cause allergic reactions.  

While yogurt has many good health benefits, do not feed yogurt to infants, especially those under age one.  The proteins in yogurt may trigger diarrhea, sleeplessness and colic.  It may also cause skin and breathing allergies later in the child's life.


best time for having yoghurt: 30 minutes after a meal.
better in the evening, or shortly before bedtime.


yoghurt benefits : 
  • helps in the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal conditions
  • prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhea
  • boosts a weak immune system and prevents infections
  • prevents and/or reduces the recurrence of vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and cystitis (bladder inflammation).
  • provides relief from indigestion that causes wind and flatulence
  • controls the growth of fungus in cases of candidiasis infections
  • treats and recolonizes the gastrointestinal tract after a course of antibiotic therapy
  • binds anti-carcinogenic substances and prevents colon cancer
  • lowers LDL Cholesterol, Raises HDL Cholesterol, and thus risk for heart diseases
  • easily assimilated calcium reduces risk of osteoporosis and dental diseases
  •  prevents constipation and diarrhea 
  • clears up symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), colitis and inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
  • aids the body in the manufacture of the B vitamins
  • helps to stop anal itching
  • reduces estrogen hormones in women
  • improves lactose absorption digestion in people who are lactose intolerant
  • promotes good gum health, possibly because of the probiotic effect of lactic acids 
  • against many digestive and intestinal ailments. 
  • improves digestion (especially of lactose) and prevent intestinal bloating and diarrhea.
  • replaces the "friendly" intestinal bacteria destroyed by antibiotics.
  • aids the treatment of respiratory infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia
  • lowers risk of allergies. Examples include asthma, hay fever, food allergies to milk, and skin reactions such as eczema.
  • reduces the risk of recurring bladder tumors once this cancer has been treated.
  • helps in absorption of iron – another mineral important for women. 
  • gives a glowing complexion and smooth skin, as it keeps bowels and digestive tract in good working condition.
  • helps prevent and heal arthritis
  • protects against Ulcers
  • reduces risk of colorectal cancer
  • promotes fresh breath and a healthy mouth
  • and the list goes on ...
  •     

    spesialis nginjak sapu


    Angie punya lagi satu kebiasaan lucu.
    kalo omanya lagi nyapu, dia langsung datangi. 
    terus ijuk-nya diinjak ama dia, gak beranjak. 
    kudu digertakin si oma dulu, baru ngacir..


    kalo dapat candid-nya ntar baru dimuat di sini.

    sabtu maren, dia makan sendiri. 
    dengan cara maknya naroh 
    sedikit bubur di mangkok plastiknya, 
    disendokin sendiri, dihabisin.
    bubur lagi, dihabisin lagi. 
    habisnya nyaris semangkok. 
    bravo nak! 
    kalo yang satu ini lebih hebat dari cici yah! 

    Tuesday, March 17, 2009

    pizza hut salad -- niat banget !!!

    bikin bangkrut pizza hut nih ..  







    the results .... 
    these 10 people ordered 2 pans pizza, 4 pairs chicken wings, 11 glasses of coke. in the end, average cost RMB 26 = US$ 3.8 per person




    Monday, March 16, 2009

    Vicks VapoRub, use in infants and toddlers, may cause respiratory distress


    maybe some of us ever read or got forwarded mail from the internet regarding the use of Vicks VapoRub that can help stop a night coughing in a child.  


    "Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly. I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like acupressure."


    however...

    Researchers have found that by putting Vicks VapoRub under the nose of infants, it can cause breathing problems. A new study has found that it is very important to use this P&G product properly. Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that those who do not use it correctly can spark respiratory disease in kids under the age of 2. When it is used under the nose, it can cause swelling and mucus build-up. This can thus block the airways of the infants causing breathing problems.

     

    for related articles, please read below links: 

    Vicks VapoRub linked to breathing problems in infants and toddlers, may cause respiratory distress


    Vicks vaporub…a caution


    Vicks VapoRub Misuse May Hurt Kids

    18-Month-Old Girl Hospitalized After Vicks VapoRub Put Under Her Nose

     

    Vicks Vapo Rub Bad for Babies and Young Children; Can Cause Breathing Problems

     

     

    Vicks VapoRub could make young kids sicker

     

    Vicks VapoRub Proves Harmful in Children Under Two 


    Warning issued about Vicks VapoRub


    (Update) Putting Vicks VapoRub Under The Nose Puts Infants At Risk

     

    mungkin beberapa di antara kita pernah mendapat forward-an email yang menyatakan bahwa Vicks VapoRub bisa membantu meredakan batuk anak-anak pada malam hari, sehingga mereka dapat tidur nyenyak. dikatakan Vicks VapoRub lebih manjur dari obat batuk. 

    Namun ... 

    Riset oleh Sekolah Farmasi - Wake Forest University menemukan bahwa Vicks VapoRub yang digunakan dengan cara mengoleskannya pada hidung, dapat menimbulkan masalah pernapasan.

    Pengolesan pada hidung dapat menyebabkan meningkatnya produksi ingus (lendir) pada saluran pernapasan, yang akan menghambat jalur udara dan menimbulkan gangguan pernapasan,  khususnya pada bayi berumur di bawah 2 tahun. 

    dianjurkan, pemakaian pada orang dewasa pun tidak dengan cara mengoleskan pada (atau dalam) hidung. pengolesan dianjurkan hanya dilakukan pada tenggorokan, dada, punggung atau telapak kaki.

    terus terang aku baru tahu; gara2 nyari gambar Vicks VapoRub, mau nitip ke teman dari Thailand. soalnya di china gak jual. dan nyesel pernah mengoleskan (even tipis banget) pada hidung Angie yang masih 'baduta' (dan Crystal). Puji Tuhan .. untung gak napa2! dan keduanya memang tidur pulas seperti yg dibilang. tapi, nggak lagi deh. lain kali, kalo pun digosokkan paling pada dada atau kaki aja. itupun kalo dah bener2 batuk non-stop sampai gak bisa tidur. kalo batuk ringan, gak bakal digosokkan deh.

    ps.: baru habis post ini, malamnya angie batuk2, gosok pakai minyak kayu putih. mayan manjur. kalo minyak telon yg aku bawa dari indo, pas winter membeku, jadi kayak gel. 

    don't do it ... Microwaving Water!

    i might do it ..! thanks to my friend, Darwin, who posted me this!

    A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring..

    He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. 

    While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that :

    this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).
     

    There have been many reports of injury to people using microwave ovens to heat water to make hot drinks. Water heated in a microwave oven may be superheated and when objects (e.g. a spoon) or granulated materials (e.g. instant coffee) are put into it, the water may boil very vigorously or even appear to explode out of the container. The vigorously ejected boiling water can cause serious burns. Sometimes even the act of taking the container out of the oven and or putting it on the bench can cause the boiling.


    To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.

    more detail and picture source (a quick movie is also available):

    http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~jw/superheating.html

    Fine Sunday, conversation with nephew

    Smarty just came back from the village, visiting my mom-in-law’s mother.
    He looked so sleepy, but he didn’t want to take a nap. His mom and dad already slept.
    He was angry bcoz his mom bought 3 toy-cars, and gave one to his cousin.

    Smarty: I want to buy a lot of toys!

    auntie yenni: huh? where does your money come from?

    Smarty: my mom and daddy’s money, use them all for buying toys!  

    auntie: well, if your mom and daddy’s money are used up to buy toys, they can’t buy milk, food, cloth or shoes for you. Later on if you're hungry, you can eat one of your Ultraman’s leg. Or you can eat your toy-car. Here, your ultraman... you can eat one of its leg now.  c'mon, eat it ..! 

    Smarty: (*wanted to laugh*) I will buy food by myself.

    Auntie: do you have money? Aaah… you don’t have money! how can you buy food?

    Smarty: I will work and earn money by myself.

    Auntie: ah, work? earn money? Can you write? Can you type on the computer?

    Smarty: (*looks hesitating .. pondering…*)

    Auntie: if you cant write, nobody will hire you. Oh..hoho.. .. i have a good idea! you can sell vegetable or fruit on the street, or sell stinky-tofu. then you can earn money. 

    Smarty: I won’t sell !

    Auntie: I think you should study well so you will be able to write. Otherwise nobody will hire you.

    Smarty: (*thinking*)

    Auntie: your dad and mom cant use all the money to buy toys. They need to buy milk, cloth, food for you. Your feet will grow bigger and bigger, so you will need also new bigger shoes. So do you think your mom should still use all the money to buy toys? If you think so, then later when you're hungry, you should eat your toys. 'Coz your mom's money are already used up for buying toys. 

    Smarty: I'll eat poop.

    Auntie: oh..ho ! you want to eat poop? Okay. Tonite, when you poop, I will get a bowl to fill it up with your poop. So you can eat it for dinner.

    Smarty: (*wanted to laugh*) I don’t want.

    Auntie: do you want me or grandpa to take you to nap now?

    Smarty: I don’t want to sleep with grandpa. I want to sleep with wai-gong (*grandpa from his mom’s side*).

    Auntie: well, I'll call a cab for you. I'll give the money to the driver to let him drive to wai-gong’s house.

    Smarty:  I don’t want.

    Auntie: oh you don’t want to go by cab. You can go buy 119 bus. I give you one yuan and take you to the bus stop. Do you know where to get down?

    Smarty: I don’t want to sleep with wai-gong.

    Auntie: but I heard you just said you wanted to sleep with your wai-gong.

    Smarty: I don’t want.

    Angie woke up … the conversation ended. 

    Friday, March 13, 2009

    Angie and milk

    Angie has drunk UHT milk for several times.
    2 nights ago i let her drink by herself, a 250ml packaging, using a straw.
    and i went to do other things. later on, Crystal said, "mama, Angie is pouring the milk on to the floor."

    when i entered the room, Angie already took off the straw,  poured the milk onto our wooden floor, while from her lill mouth she said, "pour... pour ... pour ..." (in chinese). after that, she stepped on the milk

    what a naughty lil creature .. lol!  i couldn't help laughing. 

    i said to her, "stay away from it. mama's gonna wipe the floor." 
    she walked to the window side and stayed there. 
    when i came back with the wipe, she already ran by the milk and planned to step on it again, with a happy-wicked smile on her face.

    instead of being angry ..  i couldn't help laughing. 
    while Crystal followed on what her lil sis did, and giggled happily. 

    Angie often does this with her milk bottle if she doesn't want to drink more, she will pour the rest of the milk anywhere. 

    sunset

    correction:
    i think i make a mistake about from which direction the moon rises.
    now, i am not sure... and i havent found the answer.


    One day in this week, we stood at our balcony.
    Crystal: look mama, it's sunset over there!
    Mom: which direction is that way, dear?
    Crystal: west.
    Mom: in which direction is the sun rising ?
    Crystal: in the east
    Mom: where is the east?
    Crystal: (a lil bit confused)
    Mom: it's over there, the opposite direction of west (pointing to the east, south and north)
    Mom: do you remember the song.. the east becomes red. the sun is rising.. 东方红太阳升..
    Crystal: where is the moon rising?
    Mom: in the west.

    the other day i took her to the park, she again pointed to the west .. "look mama, it's sunset over there..!"

    Thursday, March 12, 2009

    David Hartanto Widjaja's Case


    hope the truth will be revealed soon!!!

    Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto


    Monday, March 09th, 2009 | Author: Eugene Yeo and Shawn Tay, The Wayang Party Club


    Monday, March 09th, 2009 | Author: Ng E-Jay

    Sunday, March 08th, 2009 | Author: Terence Lee  (The Online Citizen

    Saturday, March 07th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto

    Saturday, March 07th, 2009 | Author: Leon  

    Saturday, March 07th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto

    Any relation between Zheng Zhou's death and David's case? 
    Saturday, March 07th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto
    Saturday, March 07th, 2009 | Author: gabriel

    Friday, March 06th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto


    Friday, March 06th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto

    Thursday, March 05th, 2009 | Author: justlimz

    Wednesday, March 04th, 2009 | Author: klemens andrianto
    edwin2026
    March 04, 2009 Wednesday, 02:37 PM



    till now no further info (in China media that i could search via google/baidu) about investigation on 周正 Zheng Zhou's death. only similar to the news in below links: 
    in some news, mentioned that prior to this case, Zhou had some heart problem (jantung bermasalah). 


    some other related threads: