Thank God

Last night I was so frustrated and desperate!
I know that I am not a perfect mom or a good chef or wonderful baker.
But when sometimes you see what I cook and bake the kids are really appreciated. And I didn't want waste the leftovers I still cook fresh food every day for them therefore I have to eat all the leftovers myself with tears in my heart. I prepare them with all my strength and love! I was kind of telling myself tomorrow I will tell them don't ever eat any food that I prepare anymore live on your own from now on and then I fell asleep.
Praise the Lord I didn't say that to them. I will never do or say anything like that to ruin our relationships. As usual for Saturday we ordered takeout, which, as usual, my oldest son always treated us. And we had a merry happy meal time together.
I guess that I still need a lot more patient and wisdom and skill especially in preparing food!
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0tD1UhR2aDOa0ybFAqkmulgrx8dDhWA

7 ingredients you should be eating AND using as beauty products

How many do you use for everyday life, they all benefits to our health, and most of all, they are cheap and nature. Totally qualified by me.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Agree with the good advantage, but unless you make your own, the store buy, is usually not 100% natural and may add on some other artificially stuffs, just watch what you buy.

2. Coconut Oil

3. Baking Soda

For this I do use them with salt as my daily toothpaste.

4. Lemons

Luckily, I have my own tree in the backyard.

5. Greek Yogurt

Again, just watch out for the ingredients and the probiotic is in alive form in it. And I heard that it's easy to make your own. Maybe I’ll try some day. The regular yogurt should do the job too.

6. Eggs

I really enjoy eggs in cooking, delicious, healthy and easy.

7. Honey

Beware of fake ones.

For more detail please view at 

https://www.yahoo.com/style/7-ingredients-eating-using-beauty-234221386.html.

Hidden Health Benefits of 16 Yummy Superfoods

These are the healthy food choices that I found in Yahoo! Some of the foods, I do not consume them a lot. It’s worthy to try, but remember; no matter how good is that, never overdose. Also make sure check either the ingredients or the sources carefully before you buy them. 

For example, ingredients of the yogurt, make sure exam them thoroughly, otherwise the benefits will be the other way around. 

Make sure the salmon is wild caught not farm raised, wild Alaskan salmon. what about the restaurant, what kind of salmon do they serve?

Do strawberries have the most vitamin c? to my  surprise, the answer is yes!
 
It a wow to me about Chickpeas, you need to read for yourself.

The famous garlic, Allicin, is the do the magic, but it does not occur in "ordinary" garlic, it is produced when garlic is finely chopped or crushed. The finer the chopping and the more intensive the crushing, the more allicin is generated and the stronger the medicinal effect. So next time, do be lazy about chopping or crushing the garlic, though, I need it's tiring to do so.

Chocolate is my favor, next time don't tell me not eat too much of the Chocolate, yah! Yah! Yah! I know not too much though and am aware of the ingredients that add into the chocolate products.
Cocoa and chocolate are two by-products of the cacao tree, in chocolate; the cocoa butter is not removed. Cocoa is considered as a healthy drink because it has less sugar and fat. Cocoa is also full of antioxidants; chocolate in other hand has less of it. but here what I'm concerning is the way to remove the cocoa butter, it has the chemical involve, so how the chemicals react with container and how the chemical will be remove after it has done. And if you are curious about How Chocolate Is Made, here the website that you can check it out: http://cocoarunners.com/explore/bean-to-bar/
 
For olive oil, watch out for what type of it to choice from for different way or temperature that you is planning to cook.
 
once a friend give me a rosemary plant, it almost survived, for I hardly success in planting any plant, until one day, my dad, must thought the plant should have more sun, then it die on me, sad! Sad! Sad! I should bravely ask my friend one more time to give me rosemary plant to grow.

Relieve Headaches: Quinoa
Who knew? Brains have their own metabolism just like the rest of the body. The riboflavin in quinoa boosts this metabolism, giving the brain a dose of energy that can fight against unwanted headaches.
 
Boost Metabolism: Grapefruit
This pink super-fruit might be the perfect workout companion. Grapefruits contain powerful antioxidants that, when processed, cause a mega boost in our metabolisms.

Healthy Nails: Salmon

Trying to reverse years of damage caused by your bad nail-biting habit? Salmon is rich in Vitamin D, which fuels key nutrients that aid in nail growth.

Prevent Wrinkles: Yogurt
Starting off the day with a bowl of yogurt might fight against more than early-morning hunger pains. Shockingly, the protein in this creamy snack makes it harder for unwanted wrinkles to form.
 
Whiten Teeth: Strawberries
This double-duty superfood provides the highest levels of Vitamin C out of all citrus fruits, and it helps whiten your smile. The astringency in strawberries can reduce tooth discoloration caused by other foods and beverages, like coffee.

Sleep Better: Chickpeas
A sound night’s sleep may be a simple meal away. Surprisingly, a property in chickpeas aids in the production of melatonin, the same chemical our brain releases when we sleep.

Boost Immune System: Garlic
We should have figured something strong enough to fight off vampires could also fight off a common cold. Garlic contains a large amount of allicin, which kills bacteria that causes infections and illnesses.

Relieve Stress: Chocolate
As if you needed another excuse to eat chocolate, here it is: This sweet confection releases serotonin in the brain, which lowers stress levels and promotes happiness.

Reduce Excessive Sweating: Olive Oil
Next time your nerves are working overtime, load up on olive oil. Since the oil is easily digested, the body doesn’t need to work as hard to process it. Therefore, it produces less sweat.

Cure Chapped Lips: Peanut Butter
A lack of vitamin B can really roughen up your pucker. The good news: Peanut butter contains the necessary proteins and vitamins for maintaining a softer smooch.

Healthier Hair: Sweet Potatoes
This sweet superfood may be the secret to luscious locks. Packed with Vitamin A, sweet potatoes help produce important scalp oils that promote rapid growth and shinier hair.

Fade Scars: Tomatoes
Battle wounds be gone: Tomatoes help promote tissue growth, which can fade scars at a faster speed. They also provide nutrients that help cuts heal faster in the first place. This seems like a good excuse to eat more saucy foods … like pizza.

Reduce Dark Under-Eye Circles: Spinach
Ever wonder where dark under-eye circles come from? As it turns out, this is a nasty side effect of water retention. Fret not: Spinach is high in Vitamin B, which can combat this buildup and leave your face looking fresher than ever.

Softer Skin: Cooked Pumpkin
This neon vegetable isn’t only useful for setting your autumnal spread. Pumpkins contain beta-carotene, which can help keep skin silky smooth. Pass the pie, please.

Prevent Body Odor: Rosemary
Say bye, bye to bad BO. This nonna approved herb doesn’t only tantalize taste buds, but it annihilates the bacteria that makes sweat smelly.

Improve Your Mood: Walnuts

It’s no secret that good food can improve one’s mood. However, some foods generate euphoria beyond being palate pleasing. Walnuts produce serotonin, the chemical that our brain releases to make us happy.

book review - Slow Dancing with a Stranger

Slow Dancing with a Stranger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjR08OHxVM

This really life story truly catch my thought. I have a friend that her son has bipolar. Also some other’s friend close relatives have similar diseases like doctor Gralnick.

And I and my pastor and some other church members have been visiting and serving the nursing home, rehabilitation center and senior apartment for some time. I truly can see what she see and feel about it, the depression, burden, hurt, pain, worry, fear, hopeless and many other down words that you cannot even image and describe about it.

But no one can say more about how much they can feel what they feel, simply because you are not the one who’s involved with that personally.

Again she is a hero; such a courageous and strong woman can take it and willing to take care of her love ones, her husband and her mom, when they are literally and gradually losing all they used to have including, all the senses.

Such a shame, such a brilliant doctor and lady, used to cure and help some many others, now is in deep sick. There’s no way out and no turning point.

Stay with home care or go to the nursing home facilities, is really hard to say or make the decisions.

This book also is an encouragement to who are in the same circumstance. A reference for the people who is going to involve with as a caregiver, either as a relative or outsider, it probably as well relieve some old doubts or misunderstanding from the past between relatives, friends and so forth.

Some of the touching quotes from her book.

 "He has slowly been robbed of what we all take for granted—the ability to navigate the mundane activities of daily living: bathing, shaving, dressing, feeding, and using the bathroom. His inner clock is confused and can't be reset. His eyes are vacant and unaware."

“If neglected they did not remember and if abused they forget “.

"No one deserves to be forgotten in life because their disease is without hope."

蘆薈 aloe vera

Tons of benefits from Aloe Vera, however do check with the following web link for some side effects, especially take by month. My suggestion is, apply on skin but not oral for safety. If you want to take orally, please do check with doctor first and buy the commercial made products.
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-607-aloe.aspx?activeingredientid=607&activeingredientname=aloe

Those are new to me about Aloe Vera.
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-aloe-vera-for-skin-hair-and-health/
Aloe Vera, also known as the ‘plant of immortality’ by the ancient Egyptians, was used for its healing properties since time immemorial.
Aloe Vera is considered as a miracle plant. It contains phytochemicals and other nutrients which are beneficial for hair, health and skin.

Nutritional Facts:
Aloe Vera consist as much as 75 nutrients, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids and 200 active enzymes. Aloe Vera contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and B12, Vitamin C and E, folic acid and Niacin. Minerals found in aloe Vera include copper, iron, sodium, calcium, zinc, potassium, chromium, magnesium and manganese. The nutrients naturally present in aloe Vera makes it a potential herbal product that can be safely used both internally and externally. This exotic plant contains other beneficial compounds like polysaccharides, mannans, anthraquinones and lectins. 

Health Benefits
1. Aids Digestion and Treats Intestinal Issues (also see 35. - 38.)
2. Boosts Immune Power
3. Treats Inflammation, Wounds and Burns
4. Good for Female Reproductive System
5. Treats Respiratory Disorders (also see 39.)
This one I really can benefit from it.
6. Treats Diabetes

Skin Benefits
It’s very cruel for me now.
9. Heals Skin Issues
10. Offers Healthy Glow
11. Treats Acne
12. Treats Sunburns& Reduces Stretch Marks
13. Improves Skin Firmness
Aloe Vera contains a plethora of anti-oxidants like beta carotene, vitamins C and E           that improve the natural firmness of skin.
14. Lightens Skin
15. Beneficial for Dry Skin
Aloe Vera is a natural moisturizer 
16. Lip Care
You can prepare your own lip balm at home, effectively than any other store bought     lip balms.
17. Foot Care
It looks like we all can homemade a lot of health products at home.

Hair Benefits
18. Treats Hair Loss
19. Treats Itchy and Inflamed Skin
20. Treats Dandruff
21. Good Conditioner
22. Restores Hair’s Strength and Beauty
24. Repairs Dry and Damaged Hair
25. Treats Alopecia
Additional advantages on aloe Vera.
Cleopatra applied the gel to her body as part of her beauty regimen; ancient Greeks used it to cure everything from baldness to insomnia, the Native Americans call aloe Vera the "Wand of the Heaven."
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/amazing-aloe-vera.htm

26. An antidote to allergic skin reactions.
27. Reduce tissue damage from frostbite.
28. Prevent pesky pimples and treat acne.
29. Shrink warts.
30. Speed up hair growth by massaging aloe into the scalp, letting it sit for 30 minutes, and rinsing.
31. Reduce hair dandruff by mixing aloe Vera juice with coconut milk and wheat germ      oil. Massage into scalp and rinse.
32. Replace conditioner for silkier, smoother hair.
33. Remove eye makeup.
That I may never need it, since I don't wear makeup.
34. Treat minor vaginal irritations.
35. Drink aloe Vera juice to relieve gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion.
36. Sip it to aid in elimination. Many times, it's recommended for its laxative effects.
37. Take a swig to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome including bloating and discomfort.
38. Take aloe orally to relieve heartburn, arthritis and rheumatism pain.
39. Boil leaves in a pan of water and breathe in the vapor to alleviate asthma.
40. Sip it to aid in elimination. Many times, it's recommended for its laxative effects.
41. Take a swig to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome including bloating and discomfort.
42. Strengthen gums and promote strong, healthy teeth by taking orally or use toothpaste with aloe Vera ingredients.
43. Drink to help ease congestion, stomach ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections and prostate problems.
44. Take orally to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides for a healthy heart.
45. Sip to minimize inflammation and infection of the eye and ear.
46. Toast to its general detoxifier and health boosting qualities!

young & sweet

ABBA - Dancing Queen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyH9zCTKQqk

Have you ever recalled when you were young or when you see a young one, you wonder that no matter how we or they dress or how the hair style, even when the hair is sort of in a mess, still look so beautiful and charming and nature.

People say time is the only fair thing that God gives everyone. We all only have 24 hours for a day. We all will get old day by day. Though so are faster and some are slower.

When I was young, I never thought that it is necessary that I should take especially care of my health or beauty. I never worry about there will be one more gray hair or wrinkle appears.

As aging, I start to worry for the young, how come they don’t take good care of themselves?

I start to get more interest in any kind of health tips that I can get.

2 days ago, I decided to try to use Aloe Vera to see if that work on my beauty, hair and skin look. One of my friends gives a plant of it, so I can have endless supply for it. And she tells me, "let me know the result". I’m hoping that she will see the difference in the near future of me instead hear from me.

Oh! I get to search from the web for more information on the benefits and usages for Aloe Vera. Let’s wait and see.

book review - joyous health

Joyous Health: Eat and Live Well without Dieting

The other day, I thought about to borrow a recipe book to enjoy. After reading the half way of this book, surprising find out that half of the book is a yummy, healthy and nutritious recipe.

The food that you take, it does effect of the way you are.

The author, she used to have problem on health, began in her late teens, she suffered from hormonal imbalance, digestive problems and anxiety. Trying different but no help, desperate but, later become a Holistic Nutritionist, professional speaker, nutrition expert, inspire and help the people is in need of health problems.

From couple of different prospects, the food that you take, how to choice the food and read the nutrition facts, how to prepare the food, the way you think.