REJUVENATE THE TRAVELLER IN YOU!
- After a long and tiring journey, refresh yourself before arriving at your destination.
1. Make The Time
If you are flying, freshen up on the plan about 30 minutes before you land. If you are travelling with children, you may need longer to freshen up! For road travellers, make regular stops at R&R area along the highway to avoid travel fatigue.
2. Brush Your Teeth
This is especially so if you have been travelling for more than 8 hours. Remember, our mouth is home to countless bacteria.
3. Wash Your Face
Splash water on your face tp freshen up and tp let your tired skin cells breathe. Ladies, apply simple and light make-up. During long haul flights, you should regularly reapply your skin moisturizer and lip balm, topping up with sunscreen protection factor prior to landing.
4. Pamper Yourself
Who says smelling good is not importante? A splash of cologne a 'must' after a long journey.
5. Drink Aqua
Drink water to keep your cells hydrated and to feel energised. ;-)
6. Chew Gum
Chewing sugarless gum not only helps to keep breath fresh, it also suppresses oral bacteria levels.
7. Smile ( Most important..hehe..)
The most importante thing to do is to smile to put yourself in the right mood for that holiday. After all, you have gone the distance, sooo..enjoy yourself!
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Your body has a signature odor, just as your fingers have unique prints
Your body has a signature odor, just as your fingers have unique prints. And that "eau d'you" remains even if you change what you eat, a new study finds. Mammals such as mice and humans are known to have unique, genetically determined body odors, called odortypes, which act something like olfactory nametags, helping distinguish to individuals from one another, even pick out a mate.
An individual's odortype is determined in part by genes in a genomic region called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), which plays a role in the immune system and are found in most vertebrates.
Odortype information is transmitted through body fluids such as sweat and urine, which contain numerous airborne chemical molecules known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), many of which give off an odor, as anyone who's been in a gym locker room probably knows.
Meanwhile, the type of food an animal or person eats can influence their body odor; garlic, when consumed in large amounts, is a well-known example.
So researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia looked into the question of whether or not changes in diet could possibly get in the way of one's genetically determined odortype and thus mask aromatic identity.
In behavioral tests, "sensor" mice were trained to use their sense of smell to choose between pairs of test mice that differed in MHC genes, diet or both. Researchers used chemical analyses to examine the array of VOC's in urine of mice having different MHC backgrounds and fed different diets.
The results, detailed in the October 31 issue of the online journal PLoS ONE, indicate that genetically determined odortypes persisted regardless of what the mice ate, even though dietary changes did strongly influence the odor profiles of individual mice. Both the sensor mice and chemical analyses could still detect the underlying odortypes.
"The findings using this animal model support the proposition that body odors provide a consistent 'odorprint' analogous to a fingerprint or DNA sample," said study author Gary Beauchamp, a behavioral biologist at Monell.
"These findings indicate that biologically based odorprints, like fingerprints, could be a reliable way to identify individuals," said lead author Jae Kwak, a Monell chemist. "If this can be shown to be the case for humans, it opens the possibility that devices can be developed to detect individual odorprints in humans."Beauchamp added that similar methods are being used to look for body odor differences associated with disease. Such research could lead to the development of electronic sensors for early detection and rapid diagnosis of disorders such as skin and lung cancer and certain viral diseases.
This is a true case of a Japanese man from
But upon closer inspection by a specialist on his scalp, the doctor noticed small movements beneath his skin. It was then that the doctor did a local anesthetic to his scalp and discovered the cause when tiny worms crawled out.
A major surgery was thus immediately called for and the extent of the infestation was horrific. See the attached pictures to the scene that one thought only a movie could produce.: sushiworms.jpg/sushiworms2..jpg
Remember, tapeworms and roundworms and their eggs which abound in all fishes fresh or salt fishes can only be killed by thorough cooking and/or freezing the fish to between 4 deg C - 0 deg C. The eggs of these parasites can only be killed if it is cooked or frozen to the said temperatures for a week or more. Think twice about that raw dish next time...or you might get a headache!
You don't have to be certified to be a snorkeler. The reason for this is you only have a mask, snorkel, and fins. But let me inform you of some very important facts. You still have the same responsibilities to yourself and your diving partner, that a certified scuba diver has. Mental awareness and physical fitness are the most important attributes concerning this sport.
If your a good swimmer and swim daily or weekly, your legs are probably in pretty good shape. Although when you equip yourself with the snorkeling gear you need, you might find your legs are not in as good of shape as you thought. The first time you put on a pair of fins and swim long enough to learn to use them, you will experience next day soreness and possibly cramps. Too avoid this pain in the future, here are some simple leg exercises you might want to try.
Squats: Holding on to something, like a countertop for balance. Standing upright with legs spread shoulder length apart, bend down slowly, but not all the way. Return to starting position. You will get more effect with this exercise if you do not lock out your knees at the standing position. This puts more strain on the leg muscles, and that's what we want. As you are executing these movements, breath deeply in and out several times during the repetition to expand the lungs, this is called oxygen loading. This will help with the snorkeling part. And don't smoke.
Lunges:
At a standing position put your right foot out in front of you about three (3) feet.
Arms on your hips, keep your left leg straight and bend your right knee, and lower your body toward the floor. Return to the starting position and then lead with your left foot. These two exercises puts emphasis on the quadriceps, buttocks, lower back and secondary stress on the hamstrings, upper back and abdominal muscles. Do these movements for 2 sets at 10 to 15 repetitions using nothing but your body weight. This will tone your muscles for strength and agility.
Calf Raises: This exercise puts emphasis on the calf muscles and secondary stress on your ankles and foot muscles. The exercise works OK standing flat on the floor, but better if you have something to stand on, like a 2 by 4 a couple of feet long. If standing on a 2 By 4, position your feet shoulder length apart and let your arch and heel hang off the edge, and lower your heel down as far as you can to touch the floor, raising up all the way as far as you can. While doing this movement, tighten your calf muscles as much as possible throughout the exercise. Now next take a seat in a chair and position your feet on the 2 by 4 the same as the standing calf raise. Raise and lower your heel. Doing 2 sets and 10 to 15 reps. These three exercises will strengthen your legs for working your fins.
Once you have your gear, you'll want to practice in a pool if one is available, if not, go to a lake and practice just off shore till you get the hang of it. Getting used to the snorkel is important while in shallow water. Breathing is more difficult with a mask on, and having a mouthpiece in your mouth. Practice this until you become comfortable, before going to deep water. Then if you have a boat, you can practice your dive. One dive I like is the feet first dive. Holding your mask tight against your face, jump into the water, try to remain vertical, raise your arms above your head sweeping them upward to push yourself lower. To rotate your body to a horizontal position, pull your knees to your chest, lower your head, and this will put you in a swimming position.
If you experience water in your mask, clearing is simple. If your above the surface, simply pull forward on the front of your mask and lifting up, this will let any water drain out the bottom. Some masks have a built in purge valve making it simple to clear your mask if underwater. The valve lets water out but not in. To clear a mask when underwater, blow out your nose while the mask is on.
Try the exercises and the few tips I offered on snorkeling, and you will be fine. Just remember to always have a buddy with you in case of problems, use good judgement and exercise safety above all.
I hope some of the subjects I've covered will shed some light on your quest to become the best snorkel diver you can be. It's never to late to pursue the beautiful art of snorkeling. It's for the young and old. Just make sure you have the physical requirements and the ability to make sound judgement, and always take a buddy with you to dive. For your equipment needs, advice. tips and information on this great hobbie, visit http://www.scuba-pro-tips.com
This message is especially for those who like star fruits. Is has been confirmed by Dr. Tan of Universiti Malaya KL.
KUALA LUMPUR: All it takes is one fruit or 100ml of its juice and the ordinarily harmless star fruit becomes poison in a matter of hours for kidney patients.
University Malaya Medical Centre consultant nephrologist Prof Dr Tan Si-Yen said this was what had happened to Tang Gon Seang in China. The 66-year-old, who has been suffering from a kidney ailment, was in Shenzhen visiting his son when fell into a coma on March 29 after eating star fruits.
"Star fruits contain a neurotoxin which is not present in other fruits. It affects the brain and nerves. In healthy persons, the kidneys filter it out.
"In kidney patients, it cannot be removed and worsens their condition," he said.
More than 10 other patients in the hospital suffered the same condition after consuming star fruits. Two of them died. After discovering the star fruit connection, Tang has been undergoing dialysis. His brother-in-law Teoh Thian Lye, 55, confirmed that Tang had been on medication for kidney problems for three years. The family sought the help of MCA Public Complaints and Services Department head Datuk Michael Chong to transfer Tang back to Malaysia as the family could not afford the hospital bill of RM1,000-RM2,000 a day in intensive care.
According to Dr Tan, there was little awareness of this relatively new discovery and no local cases yet.
"The public must be alert to reactions to star fruit. Look out for initial symptoms including hiccups, numbness and weakness, and neurological symptoms including confusion, agitation and epileptic fits," he said.
"The risk of death is high," he added.
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MARGARET Tatcher famously needed just four hours sleep a night during her time as Prime Minister of Britain.But her ability to run the country on such little rest may have been due to her genes rather than her iron will. Scientists have identified a single gene mutation which they say explains why some people can function normally despite sleeping far less then the rest of us.
But they also warn there may be a price to pay – being born to sleep less seems to increase the likelihood of an early death. A study at
Like us, most fruit flies sleep for between 6 to 12 hours a night. They sleep less as they age and, when deprived of a good night’s rest, tend to sleep longer and more deeply the next night to make up for it. Previous research has also shown that caffeine has the same stimulating effect on the flies as it does on humans, potentially disrupting their sleep.Analysis using electroencephalogram machines also showed evidence in flies of the same electrical changes that occur in human brains as we switch between sleep and waking.
Lead author Dr Chiara Cirelli said most people sleep for 7 to 8 hours a night, if they have much less, their ability to go about their lives and perform simple, everyday tasks suffers.
However, a few are able to cope perfectly adequately on just 3 to 4 hours sleep a night and studies suggest this traits may run in families.
Here are myths about networking, and their current, more sensible replacements:
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1. Networking means meeting as many people as you can.
If possessing a huge stack of business cards or having met every business person in your city was a ticket to riches, this might be true. But it's not. Networking gives you a chance to meet new people, but quality trumps quantity in human relationships, every time.
2. Networking means telling people about your business whenever you get a chance.
There's nothing wrong with letting the folks at your gym, at your place of worship, and at your book club know what you do for a living. But people will quickly forget the details of your professional life. What they'll remember is you -- if you approach them with a desire to learn about them, as well.
3. Networking is hard work.
It may be that you're working too hard. Networking happens naturally if you introduce yourself to people, stay in touch with people you've met, and think, in every interaction, "How could I help this person?"
4. Networking should start when you're job-hunting.
If you get the call that you've been selected to compete on "American Idol," it's too late to start an exercise program or go on a diet. When you're out of work, it's a bit late in the game to start networking toward your next jobs. If you have to start then, do it; but it's far better to start networking now, and build contacts for the job search that will inevitably come your way if you're a working person who isn't close to retirement.
5. Networking is for schmoozers.
Schmoozing is by far the least important networking skill. Good listening is far more useful to a relationship-builder than the ability to spit a thirty-second elevator pitch into someone's face.
6. Networking is only for entrepreneurs.
If you don't believe that having business contacts and experts at your disposal would be useful for you as a corporate person, talk to any top business leader and ask his or her opinion. It's essential to be connected to other professionals, not just for "it's-who-you-know" reasons but in order to get perspectives on your business and career issues that are different from? your own.
7. Networking is a waste of time.
Your networking time will surely be wasted if you approach each interaction as an opportunity hawk your wares. Ditto if you believe that your job as a networker is to tell every person you meet all about your job search and express no interest in him or her. If you can get past these bad networking ideas and cultivate some relationships, your time will be well spent.
8. Networking is expensive.
Joining a Yahoo! Groups is free. The popular networking site LinkedIn has a free membership level and 15 million users. Plenty of face-to-face networking events in your town will cost you nothing more than parking or bus fare.
9. Networking is phony.
If you go to a party at your sister's house and meet her boyfriend's dad, is your conversation phony? Networking conversations need not be any different than any other interactions between new acquaintances. It's up to you.
10. Networking is a thing of the past.
Person-to-person relationships are more important in business than ever. If anything, networking is a thing of the future.
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It's not tattoos anymore . . . they are doing carving now.
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!) Hey I'm thinking of ya!
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please SHARE this to everyone you care about.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
