Healthy Living 123 (Since 2007) 健康生活123: April 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

2009-04-29 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-29, Wed

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 20.249.

Based on my weight of 55.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1591.25 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.)

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 +1 +1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x Big, 1 x small ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

My Weight (Loss) Management from 2007-05-28 to 2009-04-28 (weight loss by Calories Restriction With Optimal Nutrition - CRON)

2007-05-28 morning, my weight = 65.0 kg, BMI = 23.588
2007-06-28 morning, my weight = 61.0 kg, BMI = 22.136
2007-07-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410
2007-08-28 morning, my weight = 58.7 kg, BMI = 21.302
2007-09-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-10-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394
2007-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140
2008-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-02-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-04-28 morning, my weight = 54.4 kg, BMI = 19.741
2008-05-28 morning, my weight = 54.1 kg, BMI = 19.632
2008-06-28 morning, my weight = 54.6 kg, BMI = 19.814
2008-07-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-08-28 morning, my weight = 54.3 kg, BMI = 19.705
2008-09-28 morning, my weight = 54.9 kg, BMI = 19.923
2008-10-28 morning, my weight = 55.3 kg, BMI = 20.068
2008-11-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.6 kg, BMI = 20.177
2009-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2009-02-28 morning, my weight = 55.9 kg, BMI = 20.285
2009-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2009-04-28 morning, my weight = 55.3 kg, BMI = 20.068

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

For me, the range of healthy weight is 50.9786 kg (BMI = 18.5) to 63.10324 kg (BMI = 22.9).

People with BMI values of 23 kg/m2 (or 25 kg/m2 according to some sources) and above have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

To be healthy, I must have healthy weight. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

2009-04-28 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-28, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1+ 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1x medium to big (smaller dark Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly. Sunk.), 1 x very small

Monday, April 27, 2009

Smoothie: Ripe Banana + Mango (flesh only) +ice cubes for the first time Ref: i09427

At about 11.00 am am on 2009-04-27 (Monday) I made smoothie for the first time with the following:

\(a) 230g mango (flesh only) (4.14 g of fibre, 149.5 kcal energy)
(b) 80g banana without skin (2.08g of fibre, 71.2 kcal energy)
(c) ice cubes = 150g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 30 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 6.22g.

Total Estimated Energy = 220.7 kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 490 ml No. of Serves = 2 Tasters: MyselfVerdict: Sweet. Very tasty and smooth

My comments: The smoothie is very sticky. My throat was not comfortable after taking the smoothie probably because mango is a heaty food. Next time I should use only maximum 100g mango for the smoothie.

My Blood Pressure and Heart Rate (Pulse Rate) on 2009-04-27 after waking up in the morning.

At 0520 hour, my blood pressure using (OSIM I BPM Model OS-5000) ( Just woke up. No prior strenuous activity):

Systolic = 121
Diastolic= 67
Pulse/Min = 61

So my blood pressure was optimal and my pulse rate at rest was good.

2009-04-27 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-27, MON.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 20.249.

Based on my weight of 55.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1591.25 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.)

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 +1 = 5hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x Big, 1 x small to medium ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

2009-04-26 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-26, Sun

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213.

Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5 + 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 big , 1 x very small ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Saturday, April 25, 2009

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The lower your Virtual Age the better shape you are in.

It is used to calculate the Life Expectancy of someone of your current physical age.

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10 Good Reasons and Benefits to take Smoothies Daily (Why Smoothie?)

1. Smoothie is fresh fruits and/or vegetables in a drink, very delicious!

2. Smoothie provides you with dietary fibers for bowel movements.

3. Smoothie provides you with vitamins (especially A and C), minerals and trace elements and antioxidants that are essential to your health.

4. Smoothie provides you with part of your daily drinking water requirements.

5. Smoothie provides you with fresh enzymes which enable human body to digest food.
6. Smoothie provides you with energy (calories).

7. Smoothie is healthy dessert or snack.

8. Smoothie is natural and free of additives and preservatives.

9. No biting or chewing with teeth is required making smoothie very suitable for old folks or young children who do not like fruits.

10. Many fruits and vegetables can be made into different types of smoothies with their healthful benefits. The combinations are endless and you can put whatever you like and you need in them.

2009-04-25 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-25, Sat

At 06150 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213.

Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1 = 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 big , 3 x medium ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Nutrition Information (Calorie) of Soon Kway or Soon kuih or Soon Kueh

Food Name: Soon Kway or Soon Kuih or Soon Kueh or Sng Kueh

Food category: Snack of Chinese Singaporeans

Serving Size per Serve: 1 pieces, Total: 80 grams

Energy per Serve: 98 Kcal.

Total fat: 2 grams (Saturated fat: 1 g., Unsaturated d-fat: 1g.)

Information Source: Page 79 of the book entitled “ Keeping the fat in check” published by Food & Nutrition Department of Ministry of Health, Republic of Singapore in August 1997.

Note: The above information was posted in response to the search of “ soon kway calorie” in google.com at 15:10:46 on 2009-04-25 by a visitor to my blog from Singapore.

Friday, April 24, 2009

2009-04-24My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-24, Fri.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.0 kg (Camry), BMI = 20.322.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1595.00 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

3 + 2 = 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 medium (Banana-shaped stools. Dark Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

2009-04-23 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-23, Thu

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.104.

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4.5 + 1 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: NIL

2009-04-22 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-22, Wed

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 20.249.

Based on my weight of 55.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1591.25 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.)

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x Big ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)
1 x big (Soft and more watery) = NOT GOOD

2009-04-21 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-21, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.1 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.358.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5 hours
Bowel Movement today: 1 x Big ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Monday, April 20, 2009

Chicken Chop – My day of Unhealthy and oily food

Last evening, joining QK, I ate a very unhealthy and oily chicken chop with French fries, beans and coleslaws and a few fried sotong (cuttlefish)balls.

Before the dinner, I had two medium-size curry puffs.

No wonder my weight shot up from 56.0 kg (on Sunday morning) to 56.7 kg.

I need to spend the next whole week to reduce my weight again by calorie restriction.

I regret taking the chicken chop!

2009-04-20 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-20, Mon

At 0630 hour, my weight = 56.7 kg (Camry), BMI = 20.322.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1603.75 Kcal (Sedentary). (1924.5kcal for moderate activity level.).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1.5 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 2 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Dark Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

2009-04-19 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-19, Sun

At 0930 hour, my weight = 56.0 kg (Camry), BMI = 20.322.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1595.00 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1= 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Dark Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

2009-04-18 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-18, Sat

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.

Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1.5 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x big ( well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Smoothie: Ripe Banana + pipneapple + ice cubes Ref: i09419

At about 112.40 pm am on 2009-04-19 (Sunday) I made smoothie with the following:

(a) 100g banana without skin (2.60 g of fibre, 89.0 kcal energy)
(b) 150g cut pineapple (2.10g of fibre, 72.0 kcal energy)
(c) ice cubes = 100g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 30 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 4.70g.
Total Estimated Energy = 161.0 kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 350 ml

No. of Serves = 1

Tasters: Myself

Verdict: Very tasty and smooth. Both adults and children would like it

My comments: This smoothie is high in dietary fibre. Banana and pinrapple are both alkaline. Of courrse, enzymes and natural vitamins are a plus for fresh fruit smoothie!

Why need to take dietary supplements (Health Supplements or Vitamins Supplements) (Giving your body an extra boost)

Original Title: Giving your body an extra boost

by LISABEL TING

A balanced diet won't cover all the nutrients your body needs, argues nutrition expert Jeffrey Blumberg. One way to boost nutrient intake would be to take dietary supplements. LISABEL TING reports

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, you may have heard your mother say.

However, is one apple every 24 hours truly enough? And what about the nutritional benefits of other fruits, such as oranges or guavas?

Research on nutrition is constantly evolving and it is still difficult to say for certain what the human body really needs to stay healthy.

Mind Your Body spoke to Dr Jeffrey Blumberg (right), director of the antioxidants research laboratory at Tufts University during his visit here last month, to find out about the latest developments in nutrition.

He said that in the last decade or so, there has been a paradigm shift. 'From simply avoiding malnutrition, the focus has moved to preventive nutrition which is about promoting optimal health and physical fitness, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.'

While eating an apple a day may indeed ensure that you meet the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C and lower your risk of falling ill, he emphasised that there is a big difference between being 'not sick' and 'well'.

'You may be doing okay if you have an adequate nutrient intake,' he said. 'But recent research has shown that if you take in more nutrients, above the level of your RDA, it could have positive effects on your physical fitness, bone density and cognitive function, which are all affected by nutrition.'

Dr Blumberg also shed new light on nutritional requirements for the elderly.

It was once thought that our nutritional requirements decrease as we grow older, shrinking along with our rate of physical activity and muscle mass.

However, it has now been proven to be otherwise. In fact, our nutrient requirements gradually increase with age.

Also, older people are more susceptible to chronic diseases, which heighten the amount of nutrients that they need.

'The elderly are also the age group that take the most medication frequently, and on a long-term basis. Many of these drugs interfere with the adsorption, utilisation or distribution of nutrients,' he added.

As nutrition is one of the keys to living a long and healthy life, how can we best get all that we need?

'Almost nobody fulfils all the requirements for all the nutrients all the time,' he said. He suggested that for those who don't, taking a dietary supplement would be good.

'It's difficult to change a person's eating habits,' he said. 'But taking a supplement every day is simple, and can easily help people to meet their minimum requirements.'

An example of dietary supplements would be multivitamins, calcium supplements or vitamin C tablets .

He also said that proper nutrition should start as early as possible as nutrition in our developmental stages is critical.

'Between the ages of 12 and 18 is when girls put down almost all of their bone mass. If you're drinking soda and not milk, then your bones won't be strong,' he said.

While it may seem dangerous to pop a dietary supplement packed full of nutrients on top of your regular diet, he said that it is perfectly safe. That's provided you are not taking medication for a serious illness.

'While it is possible to overdose on a vitamin, it is hard to do so,' he assured.

'There is something called the tolerable upper level (TUL), or the highest amount that scientific studies show that you can consume without harm. For some vitamins, such as vitamin B12, no one has found a TUL yet. For others, it is mostly 20, 30 times above the RDA.'

Information Source: Mind Your Body of The Straits Times dated April 16, 2008

Friday, April 17, 2009

7 guidelines to follow in eating for Calorie Restriction when straight calorie counting is impractical (by Harvard Medical School)

(1) Eat foods that are filling and low in calories. That means meals and snacks made with whole grains, such as brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and oatmeal, as well as legumes, such as lentils and other beans.

(2) When you eat meat, cut out fat and cut down portion sizes. Choose lean cuts of meat and modest amounts — about 3½ or 4 ounces per serving.

(3) Avoid fried foods. Frying foods adds fat and calories. For stovetop cooking, it’s better either to stir-fry foods in nonstick pans lightly coated with a cooking-oil spray or to braise them in broth or wine. Baking, broiling, and roasting add no extra fat to your meals.

(4) Use low-fat or nonfat dairy foods. Milk, yogurt, and cheese are good sources of protein and calcium, but the whole-milk versions of these dairy products are very high in fat.

(5) Avoid fast foods. Hamburgers, chicken nuggets, French fries, and other fast-food meals and snacks tend to promote weight gain for two reasons. First, they are high in fat, calories, or both. Second, the “value meals” are often excessively large and tempt you to overeat.

(6) Avoid high-calorie, low-nutrient snacks. Chips and other deep-fried snacks are high in fat and therefore calories. But even snacks labeled “low-fat” are often high in calories because they contain large amounts of sugars and other carbohydrates.

(7) Watch what you drink. Regular sodas, fruit juices, and, especially, alcoholic beverages are high in calories.

Information Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/HB_web/calorie-counting-made-easy.htm

Irritant Dermatitis (skin allergy/inflammation of the skin) caused by pesticide in Pak Choi or Xia bai cai (Eczema?)

This afternoon (17th April 2009) at about 4.00 pm, I made a smoothie with 100 grams of banana, 100 grams of ice cubes and 80 grams of a vegetable called Pak Choi (also called Pak Choy or Xiao bai cai).

I washed the Pak Choi and soaked it for 15 minutes before use.

However, after taking a few sips of the smoothie, a slightly itchy and red rash of dermatitis appeared at the part of my right hand just below the last two fingers. (Please the photo above.) The culprit was probably the pesticide contained in the vegetable.

I threw away the remaining smoothie.

My comments: I should try a Banana + Pak Choi smoothie with an organic Pak Choi next time to ascertain the skin problem was due to the pesticide contained in the vegetable.

2009-04-17 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-17, Fri

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.

Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1.5 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x big ( well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Smoothie: Ripe Banana + Carrot + plain water for the first time using Philips Blender HR2094 Ref: i09d16

At about 1145 am on 2009-04-16 (thu) I made smoothie with the following:

(a) 100g banana without skin (2.60 g of fibre, 89.0 kcal energy)
(b) 100g peeled carrot (2.80g of fibre, 41.0 kcal energy)
(c) Plain water = 100 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR2094 3 times for about 30 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 5.40g.
Total Estimated Energy = 130g kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR2094 = About 350 ml

No. of Serves = 1

Tasters: Shared by BB and Myself

Verdict: To me OK and BB preferred smoothie made with ice cubes.

My comments: This smoothie provides 5.40g. i.e. 21.6% of daily requirements of 25 grams of dietary fibre for adults. And a low energy of 130 kcal. Banana and carrot are both alkaline.

Make smoothies if your child does not like to eat fruits and/or vegetables

If your child does not like to eat fruits and/or vegetables, why not make fruit smoothie for them.

Or even get him or her involved in making smoothies and let them plan their own recipes.

This idea works for the children of many of my relatives and friends!

2009-04-16 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-16, Thu

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.

Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1.5 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 2 x small, 1 x medium and 2 x big ( well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Smoothie: Ripe Banana + Orange + Ice Cubes using Philips Blender HR2094 Ref: i09d15

At about 5.00 pm on 2009-04-15 (Wed) I made smoothie with the following:

(a) 90g banana without skin(2.34g of fibre, 80.10 kcal energy)
(b) 120g Orange (3.36g of fibre, 65.80 kcal energy)
(c) Ice Cubes = 100g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR2094 3 times for about 30 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 5.70g.

Total Estimated Energy = 145.90 kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 350 ml

No. of Serves = 1

Tasters: Myself.

Verdict: VERY Good

2009-04-15 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-15, Wed (well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 20.249.

Based on my weight of 55.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1591.25 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.)

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5 + 1 + 1.5 = 7.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x big ( well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

2009-04-14 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-14, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140.

Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1= 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 2 x medium to big ( well formed Banana-shaped stool. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly.)

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Hair (Loss) Nutrition Index including probiotics from www.naturalhairlossremedies.com

I came across the follwoing on 14 April 2009 0.42 am at http://www.naturalhairlossremedies.com/hair-loss-hair-nutrition.html and repeat it here for your easy information and reference only.
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Nutrition is critical for proper hair growth and reducing hair loss. Below are a list of vitamins and supplements that support healthy hair, and when missing from our diet can increase hair loss and thinning hair.

Amla Oil and Hair Loss

Avocado Oil and Hair Loss

Iron and Hair Loss

Silica and Hair Loss

Zinc and Hair Loss

Biotin and Hair Loss

MSM, methylsulfonylmethane (sulphur) and Hair Loss

Vitamin E and Hair Loss

Copper and Hair Loss

Vitamin B and Hair Loss

Vitamin D and Hair Loss

Folic Acid and Hair Loss

Vitamin A and Hair Loss

Vitamin C and Hair Loss

Magnesium and Hair Loss

Enzymes and Hair Loss

Glucosamine and Hair Loss

L-Cysteine and Hair Loss

L-Methionine / Sam-e and Hair Loss

Fish Oil and Hair Loss

Emu Oil and Hair Loss

Evening Primrose Oil and Hair Loss

Coconut Oil and Hair Loss

Castor Oil and Hair Loss

Hair Oils & Treatments

Flaxseed Oil and Hair Loss

Soy Protein and Hair Loss

Acidophilus Probiotics and Hair Loss

Lecithin and Hair Loss

CoQ10 and Hair Loss

Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

Green Tea and Hair Loss

Monday, April 13, 2009

2009-04-13 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-13, Mon

At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.0 kg (Camry), BMI = 20.322.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1595.00 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101): 4 + 1= 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x medium, 3 x small (Banana-shaped stools. Dark Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

How to prevent or cure eczema in children? By probiotics? Also for Adults?

The following information may be useful to you:

(a) According to Expert Answers to the question ‘What exactly are probiotics? What health benefits do they offer?, probiotics may help to prevent eczema in children. For details, please visit http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/probiotics/AN00389

(b) According Calorine, her four-year-old child’s eczema was healed after taking chewable probiotic from Vidazorb. For details, please visit her comment dated 12 April 2009 to this blog: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1819035984379172946&postID=4134748973818405871

Calorine’s blog is at http://allergiesmykidsandme.blogspot.com/ (Added to this post on 2009-05-31)

My Comment: Maybe probiotic can prevent or cure eczema in adults too!

2009-04-12 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-12, Sun

At 0830 hour, my weight = 56.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.431.

Based on my weight of 56.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1600.00 K-calories (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: NOT YET

2009-04-11 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-11, Sat, Tue.

At 0730 hour, my weight = 56.0 kg (Camry), BMI = 20.322.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9. Based on my weight of 56.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1595.00 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101): 5 + 0.5 = 5.5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Dark Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Dermovate Cream 25 grams by GlaxoSmithKline for eczema (skin problems)

The cream I use for eczema caused by food allergy is Dermovate Cream 25 grams by GlaxoSmithKline. This cream is very effective but it must be used with care.

The details of the cream is as follows. Please click at the pictures to view.

A good website for parents to be or people planning to have children

Please visit the prenatal development and pregnancy education center at http://www.ehd.org/

"The Biggest Story in Human Health"1

You have probably heard that a woman's health and lifestyle choices during pregnancy can affect the health of her baby.

But did you know that her choices before and during pregnancy may impact her baby's health, not just at birth, but for a lifetime?

This "Link" between prenatal and lifelong health is so important, it has been called "the biggest story in human health." Learn more about "The Link."

Source: http://www.ehd.org/

Friday, April 10, 2009

2009-04-10 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-10, Fri

At 1030 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031

Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

8 hours

Bowel Movement today: big (well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Nutrition Information (Calorie) of Cai xin (also called Chai Sim, Choy Sum, Choi Sum)( Botanical name: Brassica parachinensis)

Total Weight: 100 grams of the Vetgetable

Calories: 22 kcal

Total Fat: 0.5 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 33 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 2.8 5g

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g

Protein: 3 g

Vitamin A: 131 mcg

Vitamin C: 20 mcg

Calcium: 108 mg

Iron: 2 mg

Source of information: http://www.cherryfarms.co.uk/choisum.asp

Green Smoothie: Ripe Banana + choy sum + Orange + Ice for the first time Ref: i09d10

Picture of choy sum (also called cai xin or choi sum or chai sim)

(Botanical Name: Brassica parachinensis)

At about 1.00 pm on 2009-04-10 (Friday) I made smoothie with the following:

(a) 30g cai xin (also called choy sum or choi sum or chai sim)(Botanical Name: Brassica parachinensis) (Dietary fibre, 0.81g, Energy 6.60 Kcal)

(b) 120g Orange (Dietary fibre 2.88g, Energy 56.40 kcal)

(d) Ice Cubes = 140g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 30 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 6.03 g. (24.12 % of daily requirement 25 grams)

Total Estimated Energy = 143.1 kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 490 ml

No. of Serves = 2

Tasters: Myself.

Verdict: VERY Good

Product List (with Nutrition Information ) of Cherry Farms, a United Kingdom Specialist Chinese Vegetable Grower and Supplier)

Website: http://www.cherryfarms.co.uk

Choi Sum
Brassica parachinensis

Pak Choi - white
Brassica chinensis

Pak Choi - green
Brassica chinensis

Kai Choi
Brassica juncea

Kai Lan - Chinese broccoli
Brassica alboglabra
Tong Ho
Chrysanthemum coronarium

Chinese Celery

Chinese Spinach
Amaranthus gangeticus

Ong Choi white
Ipomoea aquatica

Ong Choi green
Ipomoea aquatica

Lin Choi
Amaranthus tricolor

Tropical flat head cabbage

Kau Kee

Tait Choi

Chinese Lettuce

Coriander
Coriandrum sativum

Pak Choi - Purple
Brassica chinensis

Mini Chinese Cabbage

Watercress

Source of Information: http://www.cherryfarms.co.uk/products.asp

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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A good health information source on the web www.EhealthMD.com

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I suggest you visit the site to find more useful information to help keep yourself healthy.

2009-04-09 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-09, Thu

At 0550 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213.

Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 medium to big (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

I used an expired cooking oil due to oversight

Latte bought a bottle of OKI Brand canola cooking oil (2 Kg pack) last year. The expiry dated was September 2008.

Only after I last used the cooking oil on 2nd April 2009 to cook fish vegetable soup for BB and GG, she told me that the cooking oil was expired in last September!

It was fortunate that there was no food poisoning for using the expired cooking oil. It might be due to the very little quantity I used for cooking soup.

The lesson learned: Always monitor the expiry date of processed food if we have to use it. Of course, if there is a choice I would not use cooking oil at all.

Smoothie: Ripe Banana + Ripe Thailand Honey Mango + Ice for the first time Ref: i09d08

Source of the image: http://www.efreshfruit.com/singapore-fresh-fruits.html

At about 2.50 pm on 2009-04-08 (Wednesday) I made smoothie with the following:

(a) Ripe banana without skin = 100g
(b) Ripe Thailand Honey Mango without skin = 100g
(c) Ice cubes = 140g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Total Estimated Dietary Fiber = 2.6g (banana) + 1.8g (mango) = 4.40 g.

Total Estimated Energy = 154.00 kcal

Smoothie produced with Philips Blender HR 2094 = About 240 ml

No. of Serves = 1

Tasters: Myself.

Verdict: Good

My Comment on the smoothie:

Very smooth. Both Banana and mango are alkaline foods rich in natural plant enzymes. This smoothie provides 4.40 grams or 17.6% of our daily requirements 25 grams of dietary fibres.

2009-04-08 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-08, Wed

At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.467.

Based on my weight of 56.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1601.25 Kcalories (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1+ 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x small ( Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets (by Office of Dietary Supplement, USA)

What Is Anemia? (by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)

Anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh) is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. This condition also can occur if your red blood cells don’t contain enough hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin).

Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color. This protein helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

If you have anemia, your body doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. As a result, you may feel tired and have other symptoms.

With severe or long-lasting anemia, the lack of oxygen in the blood can damage the heart, brain, and other organs of the body. Very severe anemia may even cause death.

Overview
Red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the center. They carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (a waste product) from your body.

These cells are made in the bone marrow—a sponge-like tissue inside the bones. Red blood cells live for about 120 days in the bloodstream and then die.

White blood cells and platelets (PLATE-lets) also are made in the bone marrow. White blood cells help fight infection.

Platelets stick together to seal small cuts or breaks on the blood vessel walls and stop bleeding. With some types of anemia, you may have low numbers of all three types of blood cells.

Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, or high rates of red blood cell destruction. These causes may be due to a number of diseases, conditions, or other factors.

Outlook
Many types of anemia can be mild, short term, and easily treated. Some types can even be prevented with a healthy diet. Other types can be treated with dietary supplements.

However, certain types of anemia may be severe, long lasting, and life threatening if not diagnosed and treated.

If you have signs and symptoms of anemia, you should see your doctor to find out whether you have the condition. Treatment will depend on what has caused the anemia and how severe it is.

Information source:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/anemia/anemia_whatis.html

For other information on Anemia, you may visit:

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2009-04-07 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-07, Tue.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.7 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.213.

Based on my weight of 55.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1588.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 2.5 = 6. 5 hours

Bowel Movement today: 1 x medium, 1 medium to big, 1 small (Soft Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Monday, April 6, 2009

My Dietary Supplements taken daily (with effect from 2009-04-06) --- Iron-deficiency anemia?

(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet

(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)

(c) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet

(d) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU). (Note: On 2008-1-17, replaced “Caltrate 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU) with “Vitacal 600+D”)

(e ) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC) from 080228(f) 1 tablet of of “NOW” brand Iron Complex with vitamins and herbs (27 mg of iron per tablet, 155% of daily value of RDA) (Re-take from 2009-04-06)

Note: Reason for taking this iron supplement: Based on the microscopic blood analysis on 4th April 2009 at the booth of Science Arts Co Pte Ltd at Lian He Wan Bao Beauty & Healthcare Fair 2009 at Suntec, I may be suffering from (mild) iron-deficiency anemia.

I hardly eat meat and the iron from my mainly vegetarian diet and the dietary supplements taken by me before today probably did not provide me with sufficient iron nutrient.

But I need to be cautious on the amount of iron supplement taken daily to avoid overdose causing other health problems!

2009-04-06 My Living Diary

Today is 2009-04-06, Mon

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031

Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):
4 + 1 + 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement today: NIL

Note: From today started to take a tablet of of “NOW” brand Iron Complex with vitamins and herbs (27 mg of iron per tablet, 155% of daily value of RDA) again.

The story of a bottle of “NOW” brand Iron Complex

I bought two bottles of “NOW” brand Iron Complex with vitamins and herbs (100 tablets, a dietary supplement vegetarian formula) from Nature’s Farm at AMK Hub at S$17.97 (originally S$23.95) for the first bottle and S$13.89 for the second bottle at 17.18 hour on 11 August 2007 for curing my hair loss problem (?). The expiry date is February 2010.

I threw away the first bottle after using it for a short while because I was afraid of iron overdose and thought I would not need it anymore.

In addition, I did not like the herb smell.

But after my microscopic blood test on 4 April 2009 at the booth of Science Arts Co Pte Ltd at Lian He Wan Bao Beauty & Healthcare Fair 2009 at Suntec, I may need to consume the remaining second bottle of “NOW” brand Iron Complex.

This is my last report on iron complex in my blog “My Living Diary” dated 2008-01-24”:

“1 x Now Brand Iron complex (Non-Constipating) (Iron 27 mg) from 29 October 2007 on even dates only. But it was taken daily since 12-11-2007 to try out whether it is OK to this amount. Taken till 26-12-2007 because I may be suffering from mild Osteoarthritis. My right knee problem may be the early symptoms may be mild or barely noticeable.”

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