2010 年 3 月 13 日 星期六 【晴】

今天跟 f 去了行山

謝謝你的邀請

大潭這段路真的很漂亮喔

今天非常大霧

我好像在 k in the wonderland

晚上跟 wbb 去了吃飯

謝謝你的生日飯喔

非常喜歡吃意大利菜

很美味

吃的很滿足呢


feel so loved :D


thanks susan miller for the reminder

" You should circulate as much as you can - find places to go where you might strike up a conversation with someone new. Go to a party, a trade show, a museum, or bookstore - go anywhere you like, but put yourself in places where conversation might come up.

You need to be proactive, though, by scheduling meetings, presentations, first dates, and so forth during this period.

you will see an explosion of opportunity come to you.

Whatever you think is about to happen won't happen, but something else will!

In love and relationships, your outlook is perhaps the best you have ever seen.
Nothing will happen, however, if you lock yourself inside. You must circulate and be open to all sorts of new people.

When you meet that new person, you might not immediately recognize that person as the one who has the capability of changing your life forever. Take your time and be open and playful - lots of things are about to change this year, including you and your perspective!

you won't need anyone to help you open doors or find opportunity. You can do that for yourself, and your personality will create your destiny. You will make your own choices and they will accurately reflect your innermost needs and desires.....You are almost there, so redouble your efforts, dear Pisces.

Plan your biggest initiations for after the new moon March 15, for then you will launch your plan at the very best time. Keep in mind that next month, in April, Mercury will go retrograde, so you do have to act now without delay.

Spontaneous events, surprise calls, and gifts - dear Pisces, you may blush with all the attention you are about to receive.

The new moon in Pisces, March 15 will change the way you see yourself and the world. It's a very important moment in your timeline - keep your schedule open so that you can mobilize when opportunity arises. You may have waited your whole life for this! "

MY BIGGEST INITIATION:
1) BE KIND TO MYSELF - SEND LOVE TO MYSELF
2) PRACTICE MEDITATION 30 MINS IN MORNING, 45 MINS AT NITE
3) PRACTICE YOGA - ONE HR IN MORNING AND ONE HR AT NITE
4) DRINK 8 CUPS OF WATER
5) CONTINUE OIL PULLING
6) FLAT MY ABDOMEN
7) BUILD UP CONFIDENCE
8) SLEEP AT MIDNITE IF NOT GOING OUT, WAKE UP AT 0730

>>March 18, 2010 at 4:20:13 PM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 12 日 星期五 【晴】

今天是爸爸的生忌

祝在他方快快樂樂

:)


謝謝 A 的 SML

很美味

但早知叫 M 啦

太貴了讓我覺得不好意思

自從上次跟你坦白以後

我感受到你的 effort

真的非常 appreciate 呢

謝謝您

:)

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蠻準確

The Plenty of Fish Compatibility Predictor (CP) measures five broad relationship variables that are each essential for building romantic relationships. People don't need to score "high" on each of these characteristics to be in a fulfilling relationship. What's important is how your profile interacts with the profile of a potential romantic partner -- or what is commonly called “chemistry.” Based on decades of empirical research in the social sciences, the CP captures the five key ingredients that can determine whether or not two people have the “right” psychological chemistry. The relationship variables are:

Self-Confidence, or the degree to which a person feels comfortable with him or herself. People that are high in self-confidence tend to be assertive and competent in both their private and public relationships. People that are low in self-confidence tend to be reticent and somewhat anxious.

Family Orientation, or the degree to which a person supports and values the family. People that are family-oriented tend to want or already have children, are very close to their immediate relatives and prefer cooking at home to eating at a restaurant. People that are not family-oriented tend to be individualistic, unconventional and very much enjoy attending parties and social functions.

Self-Control, or the extent to which a person exerts control over various aspects of life. People that are high in self-control tend have strong emotional reactions to things and try to regulate those feelings by micromanaging and attending to specific details. People that are low in self-control are usually relaxed, even-tempered and lenient.

Openness, or the extent to which a person is open to and dependent upon others. People that are high in openness tend to like a wide range of things (e.g., food, music, movies, etc.), in part because they are concerned with pleasing other people. In contrast, people low in openness are very independent and opinionated; they know what they like and aren’t apt to change their opinion.

Easygoingness, or a person’s work ethic and degree of mental flexibility. People that are high in easygoingness are very relaxed, broadminded and unaffected by change. In contrast, people low in easygoingness tend be hardworking, firm, and sometimes inflexible.

IMPORTANT: Before reading your profile, remember that the report is based on generalizations from research on an international validation sample. Some feedback may not apply to your case. For instance, we know that overall those scoring "moderate or high" on Family Orientation tend to either want children soon or are open to the idea in the future. However, this generalization may not be accurate for all moderate and high scorers. Use these results for self-awareness and self-reflection...and hopefully as a conversation piece with other Plenty of Fish members!

Your Chemistry Test Results

Self-Confidence

As someone with high self-confidence, you feel quite comfortable interacting with other people. Indeed, you find the company of others very stimulating and enjoy meeting new people. Your relaxed demeanor in groups makes people around you comfortable too. Perhaps because you feel comfortable talking about yourself, others tend to enjoy being around you and perceive you as socially competent.

The confidence that helps you feel comfortable talking to people also spills into your own personal beliefs about yourself. Although you have several strengths, it’s likely that you also acknowledge and accept your weaknesses. But unlike some people, you take full responsibility for your actions—you rarely regret things you’ve done in the past and are not embarrassed easily.

Perhaps the defining feature that sets you apart from most people is the exceptionally high standards that you set for yourself. Your competence in social gatherings as well as at work should provide ample evidence for this. With these characteristics, it’s very likely that people come to you for advice and generally think of you as someone with leader-like qualities.

Family Orientation

As someone who is oriented to familial matters, you value the company of family-members and domestic life. If you have children already, you enjoy spending time with them very much and work hard to be a good parent. If you don’t have children, you very much desire having children in the future. And your preference for cooking and entertaining guests at home will likely ease the transition into parenthood.

You take pride in maintaining and cultivating a healthy family and work hard to achieve this. This natural tendency is easily illustrated by your preference for doing things around the house as opposed to going out to clubs and restaurants.

What really sets you apart from people that are low in family orientation is that you know how to manage your frustrations and work well on your own. This means that you are well-equipped to manage a family without letting all the work that is involved wear you down. However, as someone with strong family values, all the work that is involved in maintaining a tidy home and well-stocked kitchen might occasionally make it difficult for you to finish everything that you need to do.

Self-Control

The self-control personality dimension captures the way in which a person regulates and directs him or herself. Being low in self-control can be both good and bad. Occasionally people may be compelled to follow their intuitions and give in to their temptations, and your degree of self-control makes this likely to happen more often than not. This can be good in circumstances where being relaxed and open are important. However, in situations where it is necessary to be focused and careful, you might find that you do or say things that may be inappropriate.

As someone who exerts little control over your actions, you may find that you commit social blunders that might offend other people and get yourself in trouble. For example, if you’re given responsibility to work on a project that requires close attention to detail, you may be likely to overlook important details because you have difficulty staying focused. Consequently, you might feel more comfortable delegating such tasks to other people who are more detail oriented. Being able to recognize such characteristics in yourself and having more detail-oriented people do such tasks could be an effective way to manage your own stress level.

Low self-control may diminish your effectiveness at work. Acting too relaxed can make it difficult for you to focus on projects that require organized sequences of steps or stages. Thus, your ability to accomplish may be inconsistent. Indeed, it’s possible that you might be criticized periodically for being unreliable or unable to “stay within the lines.” Nonetheless, you may still experience many short-lived pleasures and never be thought of as boring.

Openness

As someone high in openness, you have a strong appreciation for beauty, both in art and nature. Indeed, it’s likely that you are easily absorbed in music and art, as well as natural phenomena. Another aspect of your openness is your emotional insight; that is, you probably have good access to and awareness of your own emotions.

Another aspect of the openness dimension is the tendency to think about abstract concepts and ideas. This thinking style may take the form of artistic and metaphorical use of language, and/or music composition or performance. Thus, it is likely that, either in your work or spare time, you enjoy activities that get your “creative juices” flowing.

Your tendency to be open-minded can have advantages and disadvantages. For instance, when there are no clear rules about how to approach a particular problem, your openness makes it easier for you to identify new ways to solve problems that might not be very obvious to people that are not as open as you are. In contrast, you may be bored easily in situations that lack high amounts of intellectual stimulation. In such cases, you might have difficulty excelling on projects that do not provide much stimulation or require much creative thinking.

Easygoingness

Easygoingness refers to one's ability to relax. Based on your score, you appear to “take things as they come” and enjoy having a good time. However, being high in easygoingness also has the potential to produce stress in a number of ways. For example, you may find it difficult to complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently. In this way, being high in easygoingness cannot only make your life difficult, but also the lives of the people around you. Another potential problem with being too high in easygoingness is that it can provide you with gratification in the short-term, but in the long-term provide undesirable consequences.

High easygoingness, even when not seriously destructive, may also diminish your effectiveness at work, for example. You may find it aversive and difficult to put in all the effort that may sometimes be needed to effectively accomplish certain tasks. For this reason, your colleagues might view you as forgetful and unfocused.

How does your personality affect your love life?


With the strong degree of self-confidence that you possess, it’s no surprise that you get along well with most people. Indeed, it’s self-confidence that allows people to feel comfortable interacting with others without feeling insecure and vulnerable. For this reason, you shouldn’t have much difficulty in romance, at least not initially. Your social skills will likely help relieve any anxiety your romantic partners might have on those first few dates. However, over time, the high standards that you have for yourself could potentially frustrate your partner.

Given how much you value family life, you probably get along best with people who share your values and beliefs. In fact, it’s likely that you maintain close connections with members of your immediate and distant family. For this reason, you would probably be most satisfied in a romantic relationship with someone who also values domestic life.

Being in a relationship with someone who enjoys going out to parties and staying-up late at night might be fun, at least initially; yet it’s likely that you will find this tiring over time. Thus, it might be easier and more satisfying for you to develop a long-lasting relationship with a person who also enjoys spending time at home and desires starting a family. On first dates, perhaps you might suggest to your partner that the two of you spend a quiet night having dinner at one of your respective homes instead of going out to a restaurant or club.

As someone who is more relaxed than most people, you likely get along with most people quite well. Chances are that your friends and colleagues perceive you as lively, fun to be with, and good-humored. When it comes to romance, you’ll likely be attracted to most people. However, your free-spirited nature might make being in a relationship with a person that is more rigid than you difficult because you might perceive the person as being too uptight and controlling.

Your openness probably makes it easy for you to respect and appreciate people that are different from you. However, when it comes to romantic relationships, your openness might make it difficult for you to tolerate people that cannot appreciate diversity as much as you. Therefore, you may be happiest in serious relationships with people that share your open-mindedness. But, your openness might occasionally cause a certain degree of dependency on your end because you may be so open that you easily adopt the preferences and habits of your partners and gradually relinquish things that make you so unique.

The ISSUES that lead to misunderstanding and conflict

* Accomplishment really boils down to social and economic stability -- we're talking about issues like a partner's profession, level of success and noteworthy achievement, being socially revered and having a respectable lifestyle.
* Physical Chemistry really boils down to raw physical and sexual attraction -- we're talking about issues like a partner's physical appearance, attitudes toward sex and sensual style.
* Drive really boils down to mental and physical wellness -- we're talking about issues like a partner's physical fitness, zest for life, energy level and openness to new opportunities.

WHAT YOU "SAY" YOU WANT
Your scores on the "Lost in Translation Test" suggest that you want a man who's "highly accomplished and driven as well as strongly values outward physical chemistry."

What you "really" want

According to relationship experts, what you seem to be looking for is an "ADONIS." An Adonis is well-poised to meet the hidden or unspoken needs you might actually be trying to fill in a search for a relationship. An Adonis is...

* Someone with a strong sense of self, purpose and importance that lends itself to bolstering your personal identity, sense of worth and even social image.
* Someone who can provide you (and any present or future children) with financial stability that is or has been lacking in your life.
* Someone who's ready and able to give you freedom and support for your personal or professional goals.
* Someone who demands respect and makes a good impression on others.
* Someone who'll always strive to make you feel attractive, desirable and loved by providing undivided attention and a sense of physical security.
* Someone who'll make you feel young and alive. Someone who'll renew your passion for life by opening your eyes to new experiences and opportunities.
* Someone who enjoys their sensual nature and who puts thought into maintaining a healthy sense of one's sexual self outside of the bedroom.
* Someone strives for longevity by being true to a physically and psychologically healthy lifestyle, which includes taking pride in his appearance and working at being physically attractive to you.

To increase your odds of finding an ADONIS, look or listen for these key words or themes when you search profiles or talk to romantic prospects: wellness-oriented, energetic, stimulating, social, curious, adventurous, uninhibited, family oriented, work ethic, generous, thoughtful, confident, responsive, agreeable, attentive, loyal, committed, spirited, healthy, fit and protective.

>>March 18, 2010 at 4:27:12 PM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 11 日 星期四 【晴】

大感冒

oh......

quoted from terry macdonald 's news letter

基本上贊同

He said he'd call.

He didn't, and right now you're upset. You don't know why he didn't
call. All you know is, you were looking forward to seeing him again.
You liked him. He seemed to like you. Heck, you KNOW he liked you.

So, why didn't he call?

Well, it probably had nothing to do with something you did or said,
so stop worrying. If he said he'd call, it was up to him to live up
to his word and actually do it. The fact that he didn't says more
about him than it does about you.

So what now?

Here's what YOU WON'T do:

-Call him
-Text him
-Email him
-Get your friend to call him
-"Accidentally" bump into him in a club or bar where
you know he's apt to hang out.

Here's what YOU WILL do:

-Tell yourself that a guy who doesn't keep promises might not be
too much of a loss
-Treat yourself really, really well; remind yourself you're a treasure
yet to be discovered.

Here's what YOU MIGHT do:

-Call a good friend and go out for dinner, a movie, coffee, a drink--
something fun. (No crying in your beer.)

-Rent a movie ('Broken English' is a good romantic drama, 'Forgetting
Sarah Marshall' is hilarious, 'The Holiday' is good fun, and I
got a giant kick out of 'Paper Heart.'). Curl up with a blanket
and a bowl of popcorn.

-Go out and give yourself a chance to meet a better man.

Tomorrow morning, congratulate yourself for NOT contacting the guy.
You haven't appeared insecure, needy, or desperate. Hold your head up.

Now, it's possible (wouldn't be the first time), he'll come to his
senses and resume contact. When he asks you out again, tell him
sorry, but you're busy (and just to keep things honest, go out and
make yourself busy!).

The worst thing you can do is be easily available to a person who
said he'd call and didn't (put yourself in his place: you tell a
guy you'll call. You don't. You finally get around to calling, and
he drops everything to be with you. Turn on or turn off? You tell me).

Make him work a bit to see you again. Give yourself a few days to
decide whether he's even worth it.

Now, if the guy doesn't ever call, once again consider the very
real possibility he's done you a very big favor. A guy who doesn't
keep his word makes very poor boyfriend material.

You can do better. What's more, you deserve better.

Why wait for the phone to ring when you can meet someone
else?


To your happily ever after,

Terry

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quoteed from mimi tanner's newsletter


Dear Mimi:

I like this guy and i think he likes me, but he
has a girlfriend. He told me he would let me know
week to week if they are still together. What does
this mean?

"Annie" (not her real name)

Dear Annie,

I appreciate your writing. You got my attention with this
question, that's for sure.

In a word - Aaaarrgg!

I simply can't allow you to let this man walk
all over you.

He'll let you know from week to week if they
are still together??

How nice!

I think you should instead let him know from
week to week if you still remember his name.

You asked "What does this mean?"

This means that he is stringing you along.

This means that he thinks you are willing to "wait in
the wings" for him while he is meanwhile busy having
a love life and you aren't!

...But hey, he'd like to keep you on hold.

But you know what? It's not this guy who concerns me.

It's the fact that you would even entertain the idea
that this is acceptable - for one second!

It isn't.

What is the proper response to a man who says this,
friends?

Well, I know for a fact that many women would walk
right out the door...

but only after they picked themselves up off the
ground with a stomach ache from laughing so hard.

Now if he's only, say, 15 years old, then we can
understand his lack of finesse.

If he or you are over 21, then this calls for some
relationship first aid of the emergency kind.

(Notice I said "let yourself get walked on" - meaning
that people usually treat us the way we "tell" them to.)

Well, some things men say are really just tests, whether
they are intentional or not. This guy has given you a
golden opportunity to show him that YOU are the kind of
girl who does NOT get put on hold - ever.

Show him with your actions - not your words.

With love,
Mimi Tanner

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"Why Wait for the Emotionally Unavailable Man"

A reader's letter really says it so well that I want
to share it with everyone.

"Dear Mimi,

"I am FINALLY starting to realize something:
unless a guy is really into you, don't go
there or stay there, period.

"Every woman deserves a man who is whole-heartedly
into her. Those guys who open up and shut down
have issues that are never going to go away. This
'open up/shut down' B.S. is the way they are and
who needs that? It will probably NOT change!

"And do I even need to mention the problems of
insecurity these men obviously have?

"There are great men out there who don't do that.
I haven't been with too many men who do that, but
the one or two who come to mind had ISSUES, and
nothing I did or didn't do was going to make them
see the light.

"It is a game they play whether they realize they
are playing it or not.

"I have two men in my life right now, both of whom
I always have GREAT conversations with! There is
no constraint between us, we talk about anything.
They don't 'disappear' after a deep conversation.
They both tell me I am beautiful, can't wait to see
me, etc., etc. in a sincere way. They are both
attractive, intelligent, honest, funny, sweet,
athletic, VERY spiritual, etc.

"If I can have that, why would I want one of those
nut jobs with emotional issues?

"It ain't worth it! Please, please, please DO NOT
WASTE YOUR TIME!!!! Never, ever, EVER try to rescue
a guy! KNOW what you want and deserve and accept
nothing less!

"A relationship only works well when both participants
are emotionally healthy. If you have to lead them by
the hand or help them along or play some kind of
game with them, it will not work. -- C."

Thank you, C., you said it so well! I know there is no
looking back for you. Almost every woman alive has had
to deal with a man who was "off and on" emotionally, and
as C. says - it's NOT worth it!

>>March 12, 2010 at 3:47:24 PM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 10 日 星期三 【晴】

應該開始讀書

但進度超慢......

朋友介紹看 susan miller

hm.....我想某一部份可能準確

但不是完全準確的那種

>>March 11, 2010 at 3:41:57 AM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 9 日 星期二 【晴】

Natural Approaches to Colon Cancer Prevention
quoted from (http://altmedicine.about.com/od/cance1/a/colon_cancer_prevention.htm)

By Cathy Wong

Created March 09, 2010

There are a number of ways to help prevent colon cancer. In addition to receiving medical tests that help detect the disease early on, you can make a number of lifestyle changes to reduce your colon cancer risk.
Causes of Colon Cancer


In most cases, colon cancer begins with the formation of precancerous growths (polyps) that become cancerous over time.

Although the cause of colon cancer is unknown, the following may increase your risk for the disease:

* being over age 60
* a family history of colon cancer
* a personal history of breast cancer
* the presence of inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
* type 2 diabetes
* the presence of cancer elsewhere in the body
* a diet high in red or processed meat
* lack of physical activity
* smoking cigarettes
* drinking alcohol

Colon Cancer Symptoms

Although colon cancer often produces no symptoms, some people with colon cancer may experience with the following:

* a change in bowel habits (such as diarrhea or constipation)
* persistent abdominal pain or discomfort
* tenderness in the lower abdomen
* rectal bleeding or bloody stool
* intestinal obstruction
* narrow stools
* unexplained weight loss
* unexplained anemia
* fatigue

If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Colon Cancer Prevention

To lower your risk of colon cancer, try these strategies recommended by the American Cancer Society:

1) Colon Cancer Screening

Most people should begin regular colon cancer screening at age 50. However, those with a family history of colon cancer (or with other risk factors for the disease) should consult their physician about starting screening before age 50.

2) Healthy Diet

Eating five or more servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables each day, choosing whole grains over processed grains, and cutting back on processed and red meats may help prevent colon cancer.

3) Exercise

For colon cancer prevention, aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on five or more days of the week. Getting at least 45 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity five or more times weekly may further reduce your colon cancer risk.

4) Limiting Your Alcohol Intake

In addition to avoiding smoking, you should limit your alcohol intake to no more than one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men.
NSAIDs and Colon Cancer Prevention

A number of studies suggest that people who regularly use aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have a lower risk of colon cancer. However, since NSAIDs can cause serious side effects (including bleeding from stomach irritation), it's important to consult your physician before taking these drugs on a regular basis. In fact, the American Cancer Society notes that "experts do not recommend NSAIDs as a cancer prevention strategy for people at average risk of developing colorectal cancer."
Natural Approaches to Colon Cancer Prevention

To date, few natural remedies or alternative therapies have been found to play a significant role in colon cancer prevention. However, preliminary research suggests that the following substances may help reduce colon cancer risk to some degree. Here's a look at some key study findings:

1) Vitamin D

High blood levels of vitamin D may be linked to a lower risk of colon cancer, according to a 2010 study. Analyzing data on 1,248 people with colorectal cancer and the same number of healthy individuals, researchers determined that those with the highest levels of vitamin D had a 40% reduced risk of colon cancer compared to those with the lowest levels.

2) Folate

Making sure you consume enough folate (a B vitamin found in foods like spinach, asparagus, and fortified cereals) may lower your risk of colon cancer, according to a 2005 meta-analysis of 16 previously published studies. The recommended daily intake of folate is 400 mcg for most adults. Pregnant women should consume 600 mcg daily, while breastfeeding women should consume 500 mcg daily.

3) Quercetin

In lab tests on cell cultures, scientists have demonstrated that quercetin may help stall the growth of colon cancer. What's more, a 2010 population-based study of 672 people found that dietary intake of quercetin may be linked with reduced risk of colon cancer.

An antioxidant available in supplement form, quercetin is naturally found in foods like apples, onions, and berries.

4) Tea

White tea may help inhibit the growth of aberrant crypts (a precursor to colon cancer), according to an animal study published in 2001.

Green tea has also been found to fight colon cancer in animal-based research and test-tube studies. However, the available scientific data are insufficient to conclude that any type of tea may prevent colon cancer in humans.
Alternative Medicine and Colon Cancer Prevention

Due to the lack of science behind their colon-cancer-fighting effects, it's important not to rely solely on any of the above natural remedies as a means of colon cancer prevention.

Sources:

American Cancer Society. Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented? May 18, 2009.

Gilberto Santana-Rios, Gayle A. Orner, Meirong Xu, Maria Izquierdo-Pulido, and Roderick H. Dashwood. "Inhibition by White Tea of 2-Amino-1-Methyl-6-Phenylimidazo[4,5-b]Pyridine-Induced Colonic Aberrant Crypts in the F344 Rat." Nutrition and Cancer 2001; 41(1-2): 98–103.

Jenab M, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, et. al. "Association between pre-diagnostic circulating vitamin D concentration and risk of colorectal cancer in European populations:a nested case-control study." BMJ. 2010 340:b5500. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b5500.

Kyle JA, Sharp L, Little J, Duthie GG, McNeill G. "Dietary flavonoid intake and colorectal cancer: a case-control study." Br J Nutr. 2010 103(3):429-36.

Sanjoaquin MA, Allen N, Couto E, Roddam AW, Key TJ. "Folate intake and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analytical approach." Int J Cancer. 2005 20;113(5):825-8.

Shan BE, Wang MX, Li RQ. "Quercetin inhibit human SW480 colon cancer growth in association with inhibition of cyclin D1 and survivin expression through Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway." Cancer Invest. 2009 27(6):604-12.

Sun CL, Yuan JM, Koh WP, Yu MC. "Green tea, black tea and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies." Carcinogenesis. 2006 Jul;27(7):1301-9.

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Green Tea Supplements
(quoted from http://altmedicine.about.com/od/greentea/a/green_tea_supplement.htm)

By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide

Updated February 24, 2010

Green tea supplements are often touted as a natural remedy for a number of health problems. The supplements contain green tea extract, a substance shown to be in rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants include epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is considered to be the active constituent of green tea extract. Many green tea supplements also contain theanine, an amino acid thought to produce a calming effect.
Uses for Green Tea Supplements

Green tea supplements are purported to offer a number of health benefits, including:

* weight loss
* cancer prevention
* cancer treatment
* prevention of cardiovascular disease
* lowering of blood pressure

Green Tea vs. Green Tea Supplements

Available in capsule and liquid form, green tea supplements are often marketed as a means of increasing your antioxidant intake without having to drink multiple cups of green tea daily. However, most scientific studies to date have focused on the health effects of consuming green tea as a beverage (rather than in supplement form).
Benefits of Green Tea Supplements

Although research on green tea supplements is limited, studies suggest that green tea supplementation may offer the following health benefits:

1) Prostate Cancer Defense

In a 2009 study of 26 men diagnosed with prostate cancer, those who took four capsules of green tea extract daily had a significant decrease in certain markers that signal prostate cancer progression. Each four-capsule dose delivered the equivalent of about 12 cups of brewed green tea; the treatment period ranged from 12 days to 73 days, with a median time of 34.5 days.

2) Cold and Flu Prevention

Green tea supplements may help stave off cold and flu, according to a study published in 2007. For three months, a group of healthy adults took either a proprietary formula of green tea extract or a placebo capsule twice a day. By the study's end, those taking green tea supplements had experienced fewer cold and flu symptoms and fewer days of illness compared to those taking the placebo.

3) Lowering Cholesterol

A study published in 2003 suggests that, when paired with a low saturated fat diet, the use of green tea supplements may help keep cholesterol in check. The study involved 240 adults, all of whom had mildly to moderately elevated cholesterol levels at the study's start. Study results showed that those who took green tea extract in capsule form for 12 weeks had a greater decrease in LDL ("bad") cholesterol than participants who took a placebo capsule for the same length of time.
Are Green Tea Supplements Safe?

To date, little is known about the side effects and safety concerns associated with use of green supplements. Since many green tea supplements contain caffeine, it's important to take caution if you're concerned about caffeine-related adverse effects (such as anxiety, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and the worsening of ulcer symptoms).

It's also important to note that free-radical scavengers (antioxidants) are unwelcome during chemotherapy treatment, as they -- in theory -- may diminish the activity of the drugs.
How to Use Green Tea Supplements

The amount of green tea extract per capsule varies from supplement to supplement. However, there is no established recommended dose for green tea extract. If you're considering the use of green tea supplements, talk to your healthcare provider about which dose might be appropriate for you.

Sources:

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Enhance Your Mood with Essential Oils
(quoted from http://altmedicine.about.com/od/aromatherapy/a/mood_aromatherapy.htm)

By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide

Created: April 22, 2009

In aromatherapy, practitioners harness the healing properties of potent essential oils extracted from plants. Drawn from flowers, leaves, steams, buds, branches, or roots, these essential oils can produce a powerful effect on the body and the brain when their aromas are inhaled. By stimulating brain regions that influence emotion, for instance, essential oils may help calm your mind and lift your mood.

Mood-Boosting Essential Oils

Here's a look at several essential oils shown in recent studies to improve mood.

1) Lemon

One of nature's cheeriest scents, lemon essential oil "reliably enhances positive mood," according to a 2008 study of 56 healthy men and women. After breathing in the citrus fragrance, study members had an increase in their levels of norepinephrine (a brain chemical involved in mood regulation).

2) Lavender

Known for its stress-easing abilities, lavender oil was found to lessen severity of depression in a 2006 study of 42 female college students. The study also showed that lavender-oil-based aromatherapy treatments helped ease the students' insomnia.

While aromatherapy may be helpful in relieving depression symptoms, it's important to remember that depression is a serious condition that shouldn't be self-treated.

Learn more about depression.

3) Rosemary

While working in cubicles scented with this energizing essential oil, participants in a 2003 study were more content and alert than those who were placed in fragrance-free workspaces. Rosemary also appeared to improve cognitive performance.

How to Use Essential Oils

If you need a mood boost, try shaking a couple drops of an essential oil onto a tissue and then inhaling the uplifting aroma. You can also use an aromatherapy diffuser to scent an entire room with your selected oil, or add a few drops of essential oil to your bath or massage oil.

Since essential oils are so concentrated and potent, even small amounts can be dangerous if used improperly. Never take essential oils internally, unless under the guidance of a health professional. Some essential oils (including lavender) can cause harmful drug interactions, so consult your doctor if you're currently using any medication. Learn more about using essential oils safely.

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Lee IS, Lee GJ. "Effects of lavender aromatherapy on insomnia and depression in women college students." Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi 2006 36(1):136-43.

Moss M, Cook J, Wesnes K, Duckett P. "Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults." International Journal of Neuroscience 2003 113(1):15-38.

>>March 9, 2010 at 5:56:00 PM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 8 日 星期一 【晴】

保密日記，請登入觀看！

>>March 18, 2010 at 4:23:39 PM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 7 日 星期日 【晴】

保密日記，請登入觀看！

>>March 11, 2010 at 5:15:46 AM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 6 日 星期六 【晴】

本來去 hiking

下雨所以取消

雖然今天應該但還是決定不溫習

總算收拾了房間

不是完全無聊的 hea 了一天


c 今天致電我想找我晚上吃飯

以往因為不太懂說不和拒絕別人

多數會答應外出

這一次居然給自己一剎那的空間去感受自己是否真的想外出

然後作出拒絕的決定

真好


最近好像 decisive 了一點點

不過真的很細點

還有待改善


謝謝 pw 給我的 weakness list :)

1) 有時候我的 energy level 太高, 別人有可能會無奈的接受
(其實我是 aware 這不同也作出了 adjustment, 但我想外閒認為這個 adjustment 不足夠, 所以如果可以的話, 我該可以再 adjust 多一點點)

2) 沒錢時候跟朋友上街可能會帶給朋友不便, 提議在自己一個人的時候才慳, 跟朋友的時候便跟從大夥兒
(其實自己一個人也有節儉的時候, 不過可考慮多留一些錢作朋友聯誼活動)

>>March 7, 2010 at 9:33:19 AM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 5 日 星期五 【晴】

本來該出去

最後還是躲懶留了在家

原本想收拾房間

最後還是 hea 了一整天甚麼也沒有做

>>March 7, 2010 at 9:20:11 AM GMT+8

2010 年 3 月 4 日 星期四 【晴】

去了 rooftop party

謝謝 v 的邀請

蠻好玩呢

:)


第一次聽到有這樣的擇偶條件

Rule 1
女朋友拍拖後不可以過十二點回家

Rule 2
女朋友拍拖後只能 travel with family

woaw

認識各種人

感覺很有趣

>>March 6, 2010 at 6:44:08 AM GMT+8