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She Needs A Portable Ventilator To Help In Her Breathing November 30, 2007

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Jihan had missed classes for a whole year, but she did quite well in her Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah.

The gritty 12-year-old, who is suffering from a muscular disease, got 1A, 2Bs and 2Cs for the test. Jihan is dependent on a ventilator to assist her in breathing.

Since January this year, the Standard Six pupil of SK Padang Terap had been preparing for the test from her bed at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital. Her friends and teachers would visit and help her go through the lessons.

Her mother, Wan Nakhiyah Ahmad, 37, would take turns with her father, Abdul Ghani Ismail, 55, a temporary teacher at Maktab Mahmud in Pokok Sena, to meet Jihan’s needs and take care of her eight other siblings.

Asked on her ambition, Jihan, who appeared weak, said she wanted to become a doctor.

“I know how it feels to be sick. I want to study hard so that I can become a doctor and help others,” she said.

Wan Nakhiyah said Jihan would need a portable ventilator to help in her breathing. She appeals to the public to help her buy one which costs about RM72,100. Please help Jihan lead a normal life.

Those who wish to help can send cheques, made payable to the New Straits Times Press, to The Cashier, Public Donation Fund/Charity Unit, The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd, Balai Berita, 31 Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, with Jihan’s name written on the reverse side.

Mental Illness Afflicts 3 Million Malaysians November 24, 2007

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Over three million Malaysians – or 16% of the population – have been diagnosed with mental illness.

This was shown in the findings of a national health and morbidity study that was carried out last year.

The study also showed that the number of Malaysians suffering from mental sickness had risen 6% over the past 10 years. 20.3% of the sufferers are children below 16 and 19.5% are senior citizens aged 70 and above.

Mental stress among young people was mainly due to bad examination results, family pressure and lack of support from society.

Some students felt the pressure even when they do not get straight As and because they felt humiliated, stupid and useless.

Some take suicide as the way out. There were 20 to 30 suicides among 100,000 Malaysians each year.

Some mental patients remained uncured because they resort to bomohs.

Book Wicket Tickets To Watch The Witches In The Wizard Of Oz November 23, 2007

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I was chatting with a blogging pal this afternoon because it’s a long weekend and we don’t have many assignments these 2 days.

She invited me to watch one of the famous musical or play shows of The Wizard Of Oz, a story of the witches that everyone knows from The Wizard of Oz. This well written book by Winnie Holzman is so well directed that has made Wicked tickets highly sought after.

Every component of this musical, from the brilliant score to the amazing sets, has made Wicked tickets highly sought after. If we ever visit her in future, she will get premium Wicked tickets for us.

4 Keys To Weight Loss November 23, 2007

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First off, let me start by saying this list is by no means exhaustive.

However, if you can manage these 4 important components of a weight loss program, you will be on your way to a slimmer body.

Build the Foundation. Many people begin a weight loss program with their basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the amount of energy (calories) your body uses in a resting state, in the gutter.

The key then is to increase your BMR so that you are burning more calories throughout the day, every day. Increase the amount of calories you burn, increase the amount of fat you lose. Makes sense, yes?

The best way to increase your BMR is through adding muscle tissue. Females often shudder at the idea of adding muscle due to their fear of becoming “bulky.” Relax babe! It’s a little harder to add that kind of muscle mass than you think. (more…)

RM70,000 Donation Appeal For Kidney Transplant November 21, 2007

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For 43-year-old Prebakaran Subramaniam, suffering from kidney failure, small tasks taken for granted are performed with difficulty.

He takes five minutes to walk up a flight of stairs, panting when he reaches the landing.

He has no choice but to cut conversation and walks short distances as he becomes breathless after 10 minutes.

Undergoing dialysis three to four times a week has also left him weak.

For a kidney transplant operation, Prebakaran requires RM70,000. His donation appeal was made yesterday at a press conference called by the MIC Youth wing’s Social and Welfare Bureau in Puchong.

“Dialysis 12 times a month doesn’t come cheap. I’ve finished all my savings last year and I have been dependent on my siblings,” said the ex-lorry driver.

Cheques, money orders and bank drafts can be made payable to the Prebakaran Fund and addressed to the MIC National Youth Social and Welfare Bureau, 12, Jalan PBP 5, Taman Industri, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Selangor.

Or a cheque can be made to Prebakaran A/L Subramaniam at his Alliance bank account 62083-0-02-003720-3.

For inquiries, contact P. Amutha at the Puchong MIC division at 03-58829360.

Clean Dust From Home Theater Lighting, Lighting, Porch, Bedrooms November 21, 2007

Posted by Health Mama in : Exercise , comments closed

I am so excited to move back to Ipoh soon. In fact, hubby and I have started cleaning our house, especially the porch, bedrooms, lighting and home theater lighting which have been accumulated with dust.

One way to repel dust is with some kind of electrical charge, but house dust can be removed by as many as 10 methods, such as: wiping, swiping, or sweeping by hand, or with a dust cloth, sponge, duster, or broom, or by suction by a vacuum cleaner or air filter.

Fortunately, it’s year end school holiday. Otherwise, I don’t have time to do the cleaning. I am too busy writing my health reviews. I don’t even have time to do exercise these days. Gosh ! Look at my tummy …;P

What’s the best way to get rid of tummy bulge the natural way ? I guess doing exercise. So, if you really want to get rid of tummy fat, but lack of strong will to control your food cravings or do routine exercise, you may consider diet pills.