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PROSTATE CANCER PRESENTATION

2010-11-22T17:19:00.000-08:00

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Black rice is anti-cancer super food

2010-11-22T17:06:00.000-08:00

Today black rice is mainly used in Asia for food decoration, noodles,
sushi and desserts.

Black rice - revered in ancient China but overlooked in the West -
could be the greatest 'superfoods', according to research done by
scientists from Louisiana State University.

The cereal is low in sugar but packed with healthy fibre and plant
compounds that combat heart disease and cancer, say experts.

Scientists from Louisiana State University analysed samples of bran
from black rice grown in the southern US They found boosted levels of
water-soluble anthocyanin antioxidants.

Anthocyanins provide the dark colours of many fruits and vegetables,
such as blueberries and red peppers. They are what makes black rice
'black'.

Research suggests that the dark plant antioxidants, which mop up
harmful molecules, can help protect arteries and prevent the DNA
damage that leads to cancer.

Food scientist Dr Zhimin Xu said: 'Just a spoonful of black rice bran
contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found
in a spoonful of blueberries, but with less sugar, and more fibre and
vitamin E antioxidants.

"If berries are used to boost health, why not black rice and black
rice bran? Especially, black rice bran would be a unique and
economical material to increase consumption of health-promoting
antioxidants."

Centuries ago black rice was known as 'Forbidden Rice' in ancient
China because only nobles were allowed to eat it.

Today black rice is mainly used in Asia for food decoration, noodles,
sushi and desserts.

But food manufacturers could potentially use black rice bran or bran
extracts to make breakfast cereals, beverages, cakes, biscuits and
other foods healthier, said Dr Xu.

When rice is processed, millers remove the outer layers of the grains
to produce brown rice or more refined white rice - the kind most
widely consumed in the West.

Brown rice is said to be more nutritious because it has higher levels
of healthy vitamin E compounds and antioxidants.

But according to Dr Xu's team, varieties of rice that are black or
purple in colour are healthier still.

They added that black rice could also be used to provide healthier,
natural colourants. Studies linked some artificial colourants to
cancer and behavioural problems in children.

The scientists presented their findings today at the 240th National
Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston.

Victoria Taylor, senior dietician at the British Heart Foundation,
said: 'In reality, it's unlikely there's a single food out there that
will have a great impact on lowering your risk of heart disease.
Healthy eating is about a balanced diet overall.

"It's great if you can eat more of some groups of healthy foods, like
having five portions of fruit and veg a day, but there is still no
conclusive evidence that 'super foods' alone make a real difference to
your heart health."
Source: Daily Mail
Published Aug 28 2010

IS YOUR SEX LIFE KILLING YOU?

2010-11-22T17:02:00.001-08:00

Sex feels good, and the proper amount of sex can help maintain physical and emotional health. But balance is the key. Both having too little or too much sex can lead to unhealthy conditions. Let us look at the effects of too much sex, too little sex, and what the proper amounts should be based on your age and condition.

How Much Sex Is Too Much?
The theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) warn that a man who engages in too much sex can become what is known as "kidney jing deficient." Jing is a term that refers to the body's essential fluids, distilled by the kidneys from what we eat and drink. The kidneys are thought of as the body's "batteries" and the place where jing is stored. Chinese health theory suggests we are actually equipped with enough jing (life essence) to live 120 years. The problem is we exhaust this essence through poor diet, lack of rest, lack of exercise, the effects of stress, disease and… an unhealthy amount of sex.

Signs and symptoms of kidney jing deficiency include a weakening of the bones, hair loss, a graying of facial color, loosening or loss of teeth, soreness in the lower back, weakness of the legs (particularly behind the knees), poor memory, loss of libido, impotence and a general lack of sexual desire. If you are suffering from any of these signs and symptoms, perhaps you should consider if too much sex is killing you… or at least weakening you.

With too frequent ejaculation, jing (semen, the essence of pure fluids and life energy) is depleted from the body. Moreover, as a man passes middle age, the excessive loss of jing can cause the disastrous effects described above. Like contact sports, sex is a young man's game. Middle aged and older men need to retain their jing (semen essence) and ejaculate less frequently. (There is an entire art in Yogic and Taoist traditions of men learning to come to orgasm while not releasing a single drop of semen. (More on this in another article)

Two-thousand years ago Su Nu Jing, the classic text on TCM, was published. It advised how much sex/ejaculations are safe for a man to have. For example, a healthy 20-year-old can ejaculate twice per day with no adverse effects. Also, to maintain proper health, the 20-year-old should have a minimum of one ejaculation every four days.

The following chart suggests the sex guidelines from that classic text:

Age	Minimum	Average Health	Good Health
20+	Every 4 days	1X Day	2x Day
30+	Every 8 days	Every other day	1x Day
40+	Every 16 days	Every 4 days	Every 3 days
50+	Every 21 days	Every 10 days	Every 5 days
60+	Every 30 days	Every 20 days	Every 10 days

Of course, these are rough guidelines set forth within the theories of TCM. This gives you an idea of the frequency a man should have sex in order to maintain good health and balanced emotions.

The average 20-year-old male who is engaging in masturbation three times a day is probably overdoing it. This could possibly affect his grades (poor memory) or affect his tennis match (with weak knees and sore low back).

If you are a 40-year-old executive thinking of having that affair with the 24-year old-intern, you might want to consider if you are in good enough health to survive an extramarital affair. You could wind up suffering from hair loss, aging of the face, low back soreness, weak legs, poor memory, loss of libido, impotence and lack of sexual desire that could cost you your career and your health… not to mention your marriage (if applicable).

How Much Sex Is Too Little?
Keep in mind that no sex at all is unhealthy. Psychologically, it can cause resentment, depression and anxiety. Sex is important for relationships, not just emotionally, but for the organ systems as well. Ladies, when men tell you they feel like they are dying from lack of sex, it's partially true. In reality, the choked up emotions and lack of connection can cause him to suffer what is known in TCM as liver qi stagnation.

According to TCM theory, the liver functions to move the qi (life energy) freely in the body. So, liver qi stagnation is a pathogenic flow of qi manifesting in some of the following signs and symptoms: feeling of distension in the chest and hypochondrium, sighing, hiccup, melancholy, depression, moodiness, unhappiness and feeling of a lump in the throat. Often the etiology of this syndrome includes emotional problems, a state of anger, frustration and/or resentment.

If this condition persists it can grow into what is called liver fire. The signs and symptoms associated with liver fire include irritability, anger, shouting, ringing in the ears, temporal headache, bitter taste in the mouth, dream disturbed sleep, a red face and red eyes. This is the result of long-standing emotional states of anger, resentment or frustration. This can cause problems like high blood pressure, tinnitus, insomnia, migraine headache and the like.

Good sexual relations are a part of good health. Overdoing it can be detrimental to health, and so can too little of it.

My advice: Be happy and be wise in the ways of lovemaking.

—Dr. Mark Weily

HOMOCYSTEINE AMINO ACID REAL CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE

2010-11-21T06:13:00.001-08:00

By Dr C.S. FOO

Cholesterol has always been painted as the bad guy in heart disease, but the real troublemaker may be something else.

IN the history of mankind, wars have been waged throughout the centuries.

Behind every conflict, there is always an initiator that provokes revolt or annihilation, and sets the stage for battle.

There will also be the collaborators who fan the fires of discord, and the rebels who fight for the cause.

Hidden instigator: Meat is a rich source of homocysteine, as are eggs and dairy products.

Certainly, there has never been a battle without collateral damage.

In the chronicles of war within the body, cholesterol is the unwitting rebel.

In its attempt to patch up the wounds of arterial damage, it itself is drawn into a web of deceit, which – with the help of other collaborators – sets ablaze the fires of inflammation within artery walls.

As this waxy agent becomes involved in the complex formation of atherosclerosis (the forerunner of heart disease), the good work cholesterol does in maintaining cell membrane integrity, keeping hormones in balance, and sustaining cellular functions goes unnoticed.

Instead of being the good guy, cholesterol has gained notoriety as the bad guy of heart disease.

In order to keep our body functioning, the network of waterways known as the arteries need to be kept open and clear to deliver nutrients, oxygen, hormones and other essential substances to the organs.

If blood supply is cut off, organs will perish – and so will the body's owner.

Fruity prowess: The seed of red grapes are said to prevent the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol.

One such organ is the heart, but what happens here can occur elsewhere as well.

In my previous article (Cholesterol: Friend or Foe?, StarTwo, Oct 6), I discussed the role of cholesterol in the development of heart disease.

I noted that it is not just the overall cholesterol levels that are important, but more crucially, the levels of LDL-cholesterol.

We now know that as LDL-cholesterol becomes oxidised, it literally "sticks" under the inner lining of arterial walls, forming a fatty sludge that sets off inflammation.

Specialised white blood cells, like an efficient army, try to clean up the mess.

But in the process, they cause much collateral damage, with the scars of battle showing up as fibrosis and hardening of the artery walls, thus, paving the way for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

The real culprit

To reduce the casualties of war, the real instigators of unrest should be unmasked and neutralised. In this case, it is the troublemaker called homocysteine.

This amino acid has been identified as a key initiator of atherosclerosis, and has been proposed as the mastermind behind heart disease and stroke.

Eggs, meat and dairy products are rich sources of homocysteine, which is an intermediate product of protein metabolism.

The body further breaks it down to a form (cysteine) that can be utilised, through certain enzymes with the help of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid.

Excessive levels of homocysteine (as a result of a high protein diet, deficient vitamins or a genetic enzyme defect) can irritate the inner lining of artery walls, thereby preparing these sites for plaque formation.

It appears that homocysteine is not the direct cause of heart disease, but it orchestrates the chain of events behind the scene, like a puppet master.

And the fall guy is, undoubtedly, our misunderstood friend (or foe) cholesterol.

In his book The Homocysteine Revolution, Harvard University pathologist Dr Kilmer S. McCully reveals his research on children with genetically high homocysteine levels in the late 1960s.

Upon performing autopsies on these children after their deaths, he found that they had advanced atherosclerosis.

After much intensive study and research of past cases, he made the provocative suggestion that homocysteine may have been the cause of damage to arteries and triggered the atherosclerosis.

This did not go down well in the medical community as much research was focused on anti–cholesterol treatment.

Going against the grain cost him his job and research grant, and his research was largely forgotten.

However, over the last 20 years, there has been a resurgence of interest in his work as other scientists looked at the link between homocysteine and cardiovascular diseases.

Harvard professor Dr Meir Stamfer studied data collected on 15,000 participants in the Physician's Health Study (reported in the Journal Of The American Medical Association, 1992), which supported the association of mildly elevated homocysteine levels and heart disease.

Subsequently, many studies have confirmed homocysteine as a predictive marker of heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease.

At present, there are a few ongoing large, randomised trials in the United States and Canada, studying the impact of lowering homocysteine levels on the incidences of heart attack and stroke.

However, despite having such a prime suspect for the role of instigator, the verdict is not certain. Some say it is guilty; others think it deserves a "fair" trial.

In the meantime, its clandestine operation of provoking heart disease goes on.

Damage control

As the development of atherosclerosis involves homocysteine, the oxidation of "bad" (LDL–cholesterol) and subsequent arterial inflammation, there is much research that can be done from a nutritional point of view.

How else can one interrupt the cycle of oxidation and inflammation?

Antioxidants are known to quench the ravages of free radicals.

Vitamin E, in particular, has been likened to a bodyguard travelling in the same vehicle carrying cholesterol from the liver to the tissues; thus, offering protection to the LDL-cholesterol from being oxidised.

Much has been written about the protective benefits of red wine as it contains certain antioxidants.

OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) belongs to a class of nutrients called flavanoids, which is extracted from the seeds of red grapes.

This grape seed extract is said to benefit the heart by preventing the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol.

A word of caution though; swallowing a bowl of seeds is not in the best interest of the bowels, as seeds cannot be digested.

The role of omega-3 fish oil in preventing heart disease is well documented. Taking high-quality fish oil can reduce the chances of a heart attack by at least 20%.

Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that has anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effects – working like a fireman dousing the flames of inflammation.

Niacin (vitamin B3) has been shown to increase HDL-cholesterol. High doses can, however, cause troublesome flushing symptoms.

Recent research has suggested that low levels of sunshine (vitamin D) has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, and most people are deficient in this area.

Oats contain many nutritious and healthy ingredients. Among the various types of oats, a logical choice is rolled oats, which does not need prolonged cooking.

In fact, soaking it for 10 minutes offers a slightly chewy meal, but if left overnight in the refrigerator, it turns into tasty porridge.

A wave of interest swept across the world when the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved food claims that oats reduce heart risks.

This grain can reduce LDL-cholesterol through beta-glucan (soluble fibre found in oat bran) and avenenthramide, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.

If, despite sound nutritional and healthy lifestyle measures, your cholesterol – in particular, the LDL-cholesterol – remains elevated, then lowering it by pharmaceutical means to a target level is a therapeutic goal.

The main message here is not to abandon anti-cholesterol treatment if prescribed by your doctor, but to adopt preventive actions at the same time.

A group of drugs that effectively lower cholesterol is popularly called the statins.

In high doses, apart from potentially raising liver enzymes, side effects like muscle weakness can occur.

The statin blocks the enzyme that produces cholesterol, but also blocks the synthesis of coenzyme Q10.

Understanding the cause of heart disease carries the hope that we can avoid or postpone that massive bang in the chest!

The big question is: When do we start to take action? Before or after we get the disease?

Even the less informed would agree that practising a healthy lifestyle should start early.

Sadly, many are oblivious to the "war within our bodies" and need a wake-up call to take heed. Indeed, some unfortunate people will never get a second chance!

Dr C.S. Foo is a medical practitioner. Visit www.thestar.com.my

60 YEARS OLD

2010-11-21T06:04:00.001-08:00

Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinion. But it need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.

1. Never say 'I am aged': There are three ages, chronological, biological, and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the health conditions and the third is how old you feel you are. While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.

2. Health is wealth: If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance cover.

3. Money is important: Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.

4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. Time is precious: It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that everyday you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash — use it profitably. Live this moment.

6. Change is the only permanent thing: We should accept change — it is inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.

7. Enlightened selfishness: All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we derive by doing good to others, without expecting anything in return.

8. Forget and forgive: Don't be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our BP.

9. Everything has a purpose: Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.

10. Overcome the fear of death: We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will carry on.

BEETROOT JUICE

2010-11-19T05:51:00.001-08:00

Drinking beetroot juice dramatically lowers risk of heart disease and strokes

By Sophie Borland

You'll look a little bloodthirsty while slurping it down.

But don't let that put you off beetroot juice - because it could save your life.

The bright-red juice contains the chemical nitrate, which dramatically reduces blood pressure, cutting the risk of heart disease and strokes.

Dramatic effect: Patients who drank a glass of beetroot juice a day were found to have significantly reduce blood pressure 24 hours later

Patients who drank a glass of beetroot juice a day were found to have significantly lower blood pressure just 24 hours later.

The findings, published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, could now see beetroot juice being used as a treatment.

Researchers at William Harvey Research Institute at Queen Mary University in London compared patients who were given a 250ml glass of beetroot juice a day with those who took nitrate tablets.

They found that the two methods were equally successful in reducing blood pressure.

The researchers concluded that the nitrates which naturally occur in beetroot are the cause of its beneficial effects.

They produce a gas known as nitric oxide in the blood which widens blood vessels and arteries and lowers blood pressure.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects 16million Britons - one in five - and is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

Amrita Ahluwalia, Professor of Vascular Biology at the William Harvey Research Insti tute, said: 'We showed that beetroot and nitrate capsules are equally effective in lowering blood pressure indicating that it is the nitrate content of beetroot juice that underlies its potential to reduce blood pressure

'We also found that only a small amount of juice is needed - just 250ml - to have this effect, and that the higher the blood pressure at the start of the study the greater the decrease caused by the nitrate.

'Our previous study two years ago found that drinking beetroot juice lowered blood pressure; now we know how it works.'

Scientists have already showed how drinking beetroot juice can boost stamina.

Last year researchers from the University of Exeter and Peninsula Medical School found that it could have as much effect as a punishing training regime.

They found that healthy young men were able to increase their stamina by up to 16 per cent after drinking a glass of beetroot juice for a week.

Beetroot juice is found in most health food shops and usually costs around £2 a bottle.

Though very good for your body, it has one rather alarming side-effect.

Those who consume large amounts are likely to experience purple urine, or beeturia as it is known to scientists.

PAPAYA JUICE TO FIGHT CANCER

2010-11-19T05:47:00.001-08:00

Papaya was the only studied food found to halt breast cancer

Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly consumed in Mexico to determine their ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. These included avocado, black sapote, fuava, mango, prickly pear cactus (nopal), pineapple, grapes, tomato, and papaya. They also evaluated beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and gallic acid contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, May)
Papaya is a store-house of cancer fighting lycopene

The intense orangey-pink color of papaya means it is chock full of cancer fighting carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but lycopene is found in abundance. The construction of lycopene makes it highly reactive toward oxygen and free radicals.
Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent. Epidemiological studies have indicated an inverse relationship between lycopene intake and prostate cancer risk. They showed that oral lycopene is highly bioavailable, accumulates in prostate tissue, and is localized in the nucleus of prostate epithelial cells.

In addition to antioxidant activity, other experiments have indicated that lycopene induces cancer cell death, anti-metastatic activity, and the up-regulation of protective enzymes. Phase I and II studies have established the safety of lycopene supplementation. (Cancer Letter, October 8, 2008)

Prostate cancer was the subject of a study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer. In this study, green tea also exerted a powerful anti-cancer effect. When lycopene-rich foods were consumed with green tea, the combination was even more effective, an outcome the researchers credited to their synergy. ( Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007)

Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the cell cycle to eliminate cancer

Organo-sulfur compounds called isothiocyanates are found in papaya. In animal experiments, isothiocyanates protected against cancers of the breast, lung, colon pancreas, and prostate, as well as leukemia, and they have the potential to prevent cancer in humans. Isothiocyanates have shown themselves capable of inhibiting both the formation and development of cancer cells through multiple pathways and mechanisms. (International Journal of Oncology), October, 2008)
Researchers in Japan clarified the mechanisms of action in a type of isothiocyanate found in papaya known as BITC, that underlies the relationship between cell cycle regulation and appropriate cell death. When cancerous cells die on schedule, they are no longer a problem. The researchers established that BITC exerted cancer cell killing effects that were greater in the proliferating cells than in the quiescent cells. Cancer cells that are proliferating are much more dangerous than cancer cells that are in a state of dormancy. (Forum of Nutrition, 2009)

Enzymes from papaya digest proteins including those that protect tumors

The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree, also known as the paw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerful proteolytic enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions in the body. They promote digestion by helping to break down proteins from food into amino acids that can be recombined to produce protein useable by humans. Proteolytic enzymes protect the body from inflammation and help heal burns. They do a good job of digesting unwanted scar tissue both on the skin and under its surface.
Research has shown that the physical and mental health of people is highly dependent on their ability to produce proteins they can use effectively. However, as people age, they produce less of the enzymes needed to effectively digest proteins from food and free needed amino acids. They are left with excessive amounts of undigested protein which can lead to overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the intestinal tract, and a lack of available amino acids.

Eating papaya after a meal promotes digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal bacteria that were the casualties in the war against the unwanted bacteria. When the intestinal tract is well populated with friendly bacteria, the immune system is strengthened, and can better protect against flu and cancer.

Being a proteolytic enzyme, papain is able to destroy intestinal parasites, which are composed mostly of protein. To rid the body of intestinal parasites, half a cup of papaya juice can be alternated each hour for twelve consecutive hours with the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice.
Papaya contains fibrin, another useful compound not readily found in the plant kingdom. Fibrin reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the quality of blood cells, optimizing the ability of blood to flow through the circulatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing stokes. Proteolytic enzymes containing fibrin are a good idea for long plane rides to minimize the potential of blood clots in the legs. People who sit at a desk all day might want to use proteolytic enzymes too.
Proteolytic enzymes are able to digest and destroy the defense shields of viruses, tumors, allergens, yeasts, and various forms of fungus. Once the shield is destroyed, tumors and invading organisms are extremely vulnerable and easily taken care of by the immune system.
Undigested proteins can penetrate the gut and wind up in the bloodstream where they are treated by the immune system as invaders. If too many undigested proteins are floating around, the immune system becomes overburdened and unable to attend to the other tasks it was meant to do. Proteolytic enzymes can digest these rogue proteins, freeing up the immune system.

Let's ensure a slice of papaya every day in our diet. Papaya juice will be great.

MY NEXT LIFE

2010-11-19T05:43:00.001-08:00

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2010-11-16T06:43:00.001-08:00

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Asparagus known to cure Cancer

2010-11-16T06:35:00.001-08:00

Asparagus/Cancer -Must Read

This is a very good article on Asparagus..known to cure Cancer.

Kindly go through the same.

Three types of asparagus on a shop display, with white asparagus at the back and green asparagus in the middle. The plant at the front is Ornithogalum pyrenaicum, is commonly called wild asparagus,

Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article,entitled, `Asparagus for cancer ' printed in Cancer News Journal, December 1979.

            I will share it here, just as it was shared with me: 'I am a biochemist,and have specialized in the relation of diet to health for over 5 years.

         Several years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R.Vensal, D.D.S. that asparagus might cure cancer. Since then, I have worked with him on his project. We have accumulated a number of favourable case histories.
         Here are a few examples:

Case No. 1,
              A man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous exercise.

Case No. 2,
              A successful businessman 68 years old who suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including radiation without improvement, he went on asparagus. Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that his kidneys were normal.

Case No. 3,
               A man who had lung cancer. On March 5th 1971, he was put on the operating table where they found lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him up and declared his case hopeless. On April 5th he heard about the asparagus therapy and immediately started taking it. By August, x-ray pictures revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared. He is back at his regular business routine. *

*Case No. 4,
             A woman who was troubled for a number of years with skin cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by asking specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after starting on asparagus, her skin specialist said that her skin looked fine and no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney disease, which started in 1949. She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus.

               I was not surprised at this result, as `The elements of Material Medica', edited in 1854 by a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania , stated that asparagus was used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones.

               We would have other case histories but the medical establishment has interfered with our obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing to readers to spread this good 20news and help us to gather a large number of case histories that will overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably simple and natural remedy. For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before using, and therefore canned asparagus is just as good as fresh.

               I have corresponded with the two leading canners of asparagus, Giant Giant and Stokely, and I am satisfied that these brands contain no pesticides or preservatives.

            * * PROCEDURE:
1) Place the cooked asparagus in a blender and liquefy t make a puree, and store in the refrigerator.

2) Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice daily, morning and evening.

                Patients usually show some improvement in from 2-4 weeks. It can be diluted with water and used as a cold or hot drink. This suggested dosage is based on present experience, but certainly larger amounts can do no harm and may be needed in some cases.

                As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that `what cures can prevent'. Based on this theory, my wife and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with our meals. We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to suit our taste wit breakfast and with dinner. I take mine hot and my wife prefers hers cold.

                For years we have made it a practice to have blood surveys taken as part of our regular checkups.

                The last blood survey, taken=2 0by a medical doctor who specializes in the nutritional approach to health, showed substantial improvements in all categories over the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to nothing but the asparagus drink...

                As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a result, I am convinced that asparagus fits in better with the latest theorie about cancer. Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I believe asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call cell growth normalizer. That accounts for its action on cancer and inacting as a general body tonic. In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we suggest, is a harmless substance.

                 The FDA cannot prevent you from using it and it may do you much good.. It has been reported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is considered one of the body's most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants.

Please spread the news...

What to Eat to Beat Knee Pain

2010-11-16T06:27:00.000-08:00

What to Eat to Beat Knee Pain

Carried on 22-June-2009

http://www.everydayhealth.com/knee-pain/knee-pain-what-to-eat.aspx

Looking for a natural way to relieve knee pain? You may want to tweak your diet. A growing body of research suggests that small dietary changes can add up to big benefits for knee health. "A number of foods have powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that may be as effective as some prescription medicines for arthritis and other types of knee pain," says Beth Reardon, RD, MS, an integrative nutritionist and medicinal foods expert at Duke Integrative Medicine Center in Durham, N.C. Read on to learn how mealtime may be affecting the health of your knees.

Diet and Knee Pain: Go Fish

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are natural anti-inflammatories. Calming joint inflammation can often help ease knee soreness, according to Steven Stuchin, MD, director of orthopedic surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. In randomized clinical studies, omega-3 fatty acids were found to ease pain and reduce the duration of morning stiffness in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The best sources of omega-3s are salmon, tuna, sardines, herring, cod, and mackerel, as well as fish oil supplements. Another benefit of adding fish to your diet: "Fish is safer than anti-inflammatory medication, which may have side effects," says Reardon.

Diet and Knee Pain: Drink Orange Juice

Orange juice is a top-notch source of vitamin C, a nutrient that may guard against knee osteoarthritis. A 10-year Australian study of almost 300 middle-aged adults found that those getting high amounts of vitamin C were less likely to suffer the kind of bone degeneration associated with knee osteoarthritis. "Drinking a glass of orange juice provides about 25 percent more vitamin C than eating an orange," says Reardon. Other good sources of vitamin C to prevent knee pain are green peppers, grapefruit, and strawberries.

Diet and Knee Pain: Eat Spinach and Onions

Follow Popeye's lead and add spinach to your regime. Australian researchers found that getting high amounts of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin (found in green veggies like spinach) can help relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Several studies have found an additional benefit of lutein and zeaxanthin, as they can help prevent vision-related diseases.

Don't forget to add some onions to your spinach salad as well. Adding onions to salads, sandwiches, stews, and casseroles may help put the brakes on knee pain. Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a flavonoid with strong anti-inflammatory properties, says Reardon. In studies of arthritic mice, quercetin resulted in significant decreases in arthritis symptoms. Apples, red grapes, and tea are also good sources of quercetin.

Diet and Knee Pain: Order Indian Food

A helping of curry could do wonders for your knee pain. That's because turmeric, a spice used in curry and other Indian dishes, contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory. "Curcumin works similarly to COX-2 inhibitors — drugs that reduce the COX-2 enzyme that causes the pain and swelling of arthritis," says Reardon. A 2006 Canadian study of the effects of both curcumin and quercetin found that curcumin reduced the inflammation of arthritis in animals. Quercetin (the flavonoid in onions) worked too, but not to the extent of the curcumin.

Diet and Knee Pain: Use Ginger Generously

The herb ginger traditionally has been used to relieve upset stomach, but researchers recently discovered that it also reduces knee pain by decreasing inflammation. In a study of 261 patients with moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis, ginger extract significantly reduced knee pain during standing and walking. Cooking with this spice can increase the flavor of meals while decreasing knee pain.

Diet and Knee Pain: Avoid Refined Carbohydrates

Some research suggests that diets high in refined carbohydrates can increase inflammation, says Reardon. She recommends steering clear of white bread, pasta, and baked goods — taking these foods out of your diet can have an added bonus of helping you drop excess pounds.

Because changing your diet is a relatively easy step, it makes sense to try some — or all — of the foods listed above. You may find some relief from knee pain and get some added health benefits to boot.

Tips from Grandma

2010-11-16T05:43:00.001-08:00

Tips from Grandma

Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.   Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly.   Rinse well to avoid skin irritations.   Good-bye fleas.

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil.   Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer.   Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.   Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes...cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection...to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer...if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's Tomato Paste boil cure...cover the boil with Hunt's Tomato Paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters...to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises...soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour.   The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief...it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

If you send this to 10 people and only one of them doesn't know about this, then it was worth it.

The Clock

2010-11-14T06:15:00.001-08:00

"THE CLOCK"

YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS. CHECK THIS MIND BOGGLING
INFORMATION. DON'T DELETE. SHARE IT WITH YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
You've never seen a clock like this one.

http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf

YOU NEED NOT DIE FROM CANCER - CURE IS HERE

2010-11-12T18:35:00.001-08:00

WHY DIE FROM CANCER?

Cancer Treatment:
ALWAYS EAT FRESH FRUIT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH,,

An highly interesting article.

Dr Stephen Mak told …..that he treats terminal cancer patients in an
"un-orthodox" way, and many patients recovered. He explained, that
before he uses solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients, he
believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses.

See the article below

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Dear Shereen,
Thanks for the email on fruits and juices. It's one of the strategies
to heal cancer. Lately, my success rate in curing cancer is about
80%.
Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer has already been
found, whether you believe it or not.
I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the
conventional treatments. Very few live for 5 years under conventional
treatments, and most live for only about 2 to 3 years... The
conventional treatments don't make any difference, because most cancer
patients also live for about 2 to 3 years without any treatment. It is
difficult to cure cancer patients who've undergone chemo and
radiotherapy, as their cells are toxic and weak. When there is a
relapse, the cancer spreads very fast, as the resistance is poor.
Thanks, and God bless.

Dr Stephen Mak
EATING FRESH FRUITS

This is very informative!
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We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and
popping it into our mouths.
It's not that easy. It's important to know
how and when to eat fruit.
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What's the correct way to eat fruit?
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IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUIT AFTER A MEAL! FRUIT SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN
EMPTY STOMACH.
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Eating fruit like that plays a major role in detoxifying your system,
supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other
life activities..
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FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.
Let's say you eat two slices of bread, then a slice of fruit. The
slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the
intestines, but it's prevented from doing so.
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In the meantime, the whole meal rots and ferments, and turns to acid.
The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach,
and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

Eat your fruit on an empty stomach, or before your meal! You've heard
people complain: Every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian
my stomach bloats, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the
toilet, etc. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty
stomach. Fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas.
Hence, you bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the
eyes - all of these will NOT happen if you eat fruit on an empty
stomach.
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There's no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are
acidic, because
all fruit becomes alkaline in our body, according to
Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have
mastered the correct way of eating fruit, you have the Secret of
Beauty, Longevity, Health, Energy, Happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT
from the cans. Don't drink juice that has been heated. Don't eat
cooked fruit; you don't get the nutrients at all. You get only the
taste... Cooking destroys all of the vitamins.

Eating a whole fruit is etter than drinking the juice. If you should
drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you
must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a
3-day fruit-fast to cleanse your body. Eat fruit and drink fruit juice
for just 3 days, and you will be surprised when your friends say how
radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty, and a good source
of potassium, magnesium,
vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange!

AN APPLE a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the
activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon
cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from
cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
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EATING 2 - 4 ORANGES oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower
cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones, and reduce the risk of
colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which
helps boost our immune
system. Also a key source of lycopene, the cancer-fighting oxidant.
Also found in watermelon: Vitamin C & Potassium..

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners
for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which
helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, good for your
eyes..

Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!
Can u believe this? For those who like to drink cold water (usually when I eat,i don't drink at all), this
applies to you. It's nice to have a cold drink after a meal, however,
the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you've just consumed,
which
slows digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will
break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid
food. It will line the
intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats
and lead to cancer.. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after
a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks.
HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE
Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be
the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw. You may
never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of
people who have a heart attack while they're asleep do not wake up.
Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Be careful, and be
aware. The more we know, the better our chance to survive.
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Lang Sae Lee

2010-11-12T01:16:00.001-08:00

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS LANG SAE LEE ?

That ' s a good question to begin with. Lang Sae Lee is neither the name of a place, a state nor a country but the name of a person. Originated from Pulau Betong, this lady has been residing in Penang for the last 4 decades, cooking delicious and aromatic Thai cuisines that her neighbors would always be envy of. As humble as anyone along the heritage stretch of the clan jetties along Weld Quay, Madam Lee had decided to share her passion in cooking hot and spicy Thai dishes barely a month's ago just to supplement the moderate income of her family members. As a result, what could be a greater news for foodies all over town other than having some home cooked Thai dishes at an unbelievable and yet reasonable pricing.

But there is one problem… you would need to have the patience to dine in this residential stilt-in-the sea house as this is a non-commercialized one-cook restaurant and food would not be served for quite some time. For those with 4 or more diners, it's best to pre-book your dishes prior to visiting this place. Don't be sad with the news as the restaurant has many surprises in store for you. The surrounding area has lots of interesting Eco system creatures and birds plus beautiful landscapes for those shutter lovers. You can easily fill up your waiting time when you are enchanted by the beauty of Mother Nature. WARNING: PLEASE WEAR FLAT SHOES AS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT YOUR HIGH HEELS TO GET STUCK BETWEEN PLANKS OF THE WOODEN BRIDGE!

So, what's good to have here? If you are looking for many dishes to go with some fragrantly steamed Thai rice, it would require an advance booking to get the full range of dishes Madam Lee can wok up for you. Sim plicity with some vermicelli and rice would be available here. For instant, the Thai Laksa (RM3) here was good. It was so much different compared to those I had tried locally. The vermicelli were thinner and the soup base had a more pungent andspicy flavor with some touches of coconut milk. Other than the usual sliced cucumber, pineapple, onions, mint leaves and cooked fish fillets, I had a surprise with the additional chopped onions, pickled radish (cai Po/菜脯) with sliced red chilies. The whole concoction plus some added chili flakes was worth my sweating. LOL!

Part of Lang Sae Lee's charm – its simplicity and unpretentiousness, and also a chance to see another side of Penang .

Mdm Lee is the person behind Lang Sae Lee and because she is mostly doing everything on her own, one would need a lil patience when dining here.

But we honestly did not mind the wait, for we were pretty camera happy. Plus there were tiny crabs, mudskippers and other tiny fishes swimming around in the shallow waters to keep us entertained.

Mdm Lee has plenty of Thai dishes to share but currently serves up simple fare – various fried rice and noodles, tom yam soup, snacks, some seafood items and also some off menu items which depend on the availability of fresh ingredients (I overheard Mdm Lee mention that the next day she would be serving up catfish curry!). No fancy menus here. Just a photo album of what's available.

We spotted Siam Laksa which came highly recommended so we immediately ordered it.

Condiments for the Siam Laksa – onions, chopped chillies and chopped preserved radish ("chai poh")

The Siam Laksa is different from the local Penang Assam Laksa as the soup base is creamy with coconut milk goodness and really 'lemak'. Lang Sae Lee's version is chockful of fish flakes. I love the thin laksa noodles used and the soup pleasantly hints of kaffir leaves and lemon grass.

The preserved radish gives the dish an interesting flavour too!

There are six types of rice dishes available here. One of the most commonly ordered in any Thai cuisine would be the Pineapple Fried Rice (RM4). The serving here was rather large for the amount paid as there were generous amount of pineapple cubes added on top of the few large prawns, chicken meat and egg. It was indeed filling.

The next rice dish was my all-time favorite – Thai Holy Basil Fried Rice (RM4). It was nothing fanciful but just some stir fry dish on top of a bowl of steamed Thai rice but the taste was something amazing. The special flavor came from the clove-like sweetness Thai holy basil leaves, fragrantly stir fried with some special sauce with your choice of seafood and meat. You can opt for the dish to be cooked with prawns, chicken meat or simply a combination of both. The style of cooking was rather traditional too as all the ingredients used were smashed instead of the usual cutting. This will be one dish that you should not miss out but there's one warning here. Please informMadam Lee your level of hotness.

Just an additional note here to share with those who would like to know more about the basil leaves used in Thai cuisine. There are 3 types available, either fresh or dried. The Thai Sweet Basil (horapa/daun selasih) is normally used in dishes such as Thai Green Curry and Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken. This basil also commonly known as just Thai basil has a more assertive flavor that not many people can accept and they are the strongest flavored ones amongst the 3 species. The next would be the Thai Holy Basil (kha phrao/daun ruku ruku/tulsi). They are milder in taste but have clove-like sweetness in them. This type of basil is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes. It's believed to be used for many purposes such as cold, stomach disorder, poisoning and many more and the Hindus uses them as part of their worship rituals. The last basil would be the Thai Lemon Basil (manglak/daun kemangi/hoary basil). The leaves have a more citrus-like flavor and they are widely used in Indonesian cuisine such as raw salad.

Another of the commonly ordered rice dish would be the Belacan Fried Rice (RM4). The rice was fried with Madam Lee home made belacan (dried shrimp paste). The taste was not as intruding as some of the belacan dishes I had tasted before. The fried rice was served with cut omelette, some stir fry pork, sliced onions, unripe mangoes, bird eye chilies and some deep fried dried shrimps. When mixed up just like a salad, it was another great experience. The meat was tender and the sourness from the unripe mango made the whole dish real appetizing.

There was also the Salted Fish Fried Rice (RM4). This rice dish would be great for those who could not take too much of spicy food. The fried rice was very similar to the Oriental Fried Rice but has bits of fragrantly fried salted fish. The salted fish was not fishy as it was made from a higher grade of fish, namely barracuda.

There would surely be the Tom Yam Fried Rice (RM4) in any of the Thai restaurant menus but I find the dish to be a bit too mild for my liking. The fried rice has the fragrant, the required ingredients, the sourness from the lime juice but it lacked the extra kick taste from some chopped bird eye chilies. I won't know for sure but it could be due toMadam Lee thinking that I was not in the game for another extra hot and spicy dish.

The last of the rice dishes would be the Sambal Fried Rice (RM4). I love this dish a lot too. The sambal (shrimp paste plus fresh red chilies concoction) was definitely one of the best around. Every mouthful was like heaven as each grain of rice has the fragrance and was coated thoroughly in flavors. This is another of my recommended dish.

If you think that having the above few dishes won't be enough to fill you up, there's always the finger food. You can try out the Fish Cake (RM1.20/pc) which has some sliced kaffir lime leaves and vegetables mixed with fish paste inside.

Pandan Chicken (RM1.20/pc) would also be available here. Each piece would have some turmeric plus coconut milk marinated chicken fillet, wrapped professionally in a pandan leaf (screw pine leaf) and deep fry to perfection. The meat was still juicy and nice. I don't mind paying a bit more for a bigger and thicker pandan chicken as I personally felt that it was too small for me. One bite and it was gone. LOL! If they were to add in one or two bird eye chilies, it would be even better.

How do you like to have some jaws here? Yea… shark meat! They do serve Deep Fried Shark Fillet (RM1.50-RM2/pc) here too. It was just another simple fried fish dish but the fillet was indeed fresh and the fine texture of the meat was wonderful.

There's also the Belacan Chicken Wings (RM2/pc) too. I found that there wasn't much of belacan flavor on the chicken wings and they sure do taste normal. I still prefer the ones at my regular stall at Lebuh Kimberley. Let's hope Madam Lee improves her recipe for this dish further.

You can also order their Stuffed Chicken Wing (RM3/pc). Each wing was stuffed with marinated chopped mushroom, carrot, prawns and squid, coated with some frying flour and fry until golden brown. This dish would be great for children if only you instruct them not to put the chili sauce on it.

There's also the Spicy Stuffed Chicken Wing (RM3/pc) version with the same ingredients as above plus some turmeric spices and sliced kaffir lime leaves. Well, both the stuffed chicken wings were equally nice if taken immediately when served.

You might also want to try out the Clear Seafood Tom Yam Soup (RM6/bowl). This is one of the less available tom yam locally as most of the restaurants would serve the "easier" red version. The way Madam Lee cooked the soup made me craved for more. It had the right amount of pungent and sourness and all the ingredients used were fresh. Depending on market availability, each bowl/clay pot would have at least one large prawn, some squid slices, goldband jobfish (kalak fish) fillet combined with some abalone mushrooms. The dish was indeed great to go with my other ricedishes. You must try this soup out!

The Red Seafood Tom Yam Soup (RM6/bowl) would also be available here. If you had read carefully earlier, you would have notice that I had inverted the word "easier". Most restaurants would use the ready made tom yam paste (nam prik pao) available in the market for faster cooking, thus it would not have the freshness in the soup base. As for Madam Lee, she also uses that but with a minimal amount to pep up the red color of the soup. The soup would be spicier and sour than the earlier version. My recommendation would still be the earlier version as it's more towards the original taste of tom yam.

Overall, this is just a simple Thai food restaurant located along the beach front of Weld Quay, overseeing the Straits of Malacca. It would be a great place to chill out without paying exorbitant pricing for your food. By the way, there will be more delicious dishes available from time to time from Madam Lee. Please check with her when you call up for reservation. For lunch crowd, you would not have problem dining there. For dinner crowd, it would be best if you book in advance as the business would end at 7.30pm, although you can stay until 9.00pm or later.

Visiting this place would be quite a maze for many people, especially foreigners, as the house is located deep into the Tan Jetty. Here would be a few maps and photos to lead you to the restaurant. Please right click to view map/photos in a bigger version.

Here's Map A which would lead you directly to the entrance of Tan Jetty. It's quite easy to spot the place as it's just next to Tan Bee Eng Bird Shop with a small "Tan Jetty" sign above. If you are coming from the ferry terminal along Pengkalan Weld, keep a watchful eye on the landmarks on your left, especially those Jetty signboards. You would pass by Lim Jetty (temple), Shell petrol kiosk, Chew Jetty (hawker area), slow down and watch out for the Tan Jetty (Tan Bee Eng Bird Shop) sign on your left. Park you car within the road next to Xen Teck Café a bit further up on your left. Walk back to the Tan Jetty entrance where you would see a giant water tank and walk right until the last house.

Essential Facts about Lang Sae Lee – cheap and authentic home cooked Thai food:

Lang Sae Lee

97A Tan Jetty, Weld Quay, 10300 Penang

Tel: 014-9071 808 (Mdm Lee)

Opening hours: 11am-10pm (It's better to call Mdm Lee ahead of time to check if she's open or to book a table and pre-order some items to avoid the long wait). Closed on Tuesdays.

Lang Sae Lee Thai Food is not to be confused with this other famous jetty thai food place.

To get to Lang Sae Lee, go on Weld Quay/Pengkalan Weld road until you see a bird shop (Tan Bee Eng Bird Shop) and walk straight along the small road next to the bird shop, all the way until the end to reach Lang Sae Lee. On the opposite side of the road of Tan Bee Eng bird shop is the famous Tua Pui Curry Mee.

Lang Sae Lee's banner to mark the way in.

Walking out from Lang Sae Lee

Save the Earth

2010-11-12T01:06:00.001-08:00

As you see, our climate has changed drastically and I believe it's getting worse. No matter which country you are living in...If you are able to plant a tree in your garden, please do so. If not, then at least pass this email to other's who might be able to do so. If everyone of us do our part in some way to help mother earth to survive, she will survive... it's better then doing nothing about it or leaving it to others to do it.

NASA reports, by the next 10 months, earth gets hotter by 4 degrees from now.
The Himalayan glaciers are melting at a rapid rate.
So all of you lend your hands to fight Global Warming.
We have to take the following steps :

Plant more trees.

Don't waste water

Water is a precious resource

Don't Use or Burn PLASTIC.

Hold back or go prepared to counter temptation with a cloth bag.

SAVE THE EARTH

Heart Attacks and Hot Water...

2010-11-12T01:02:00.001-08:00

Heart Attacks And Drinking Warm Water

This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify any oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with stomach acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and may lead to cancer or heart failure. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack...
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting . Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.

You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.

Dr Tateishi Kazu's Delicious Vegetable Broth & Brown Rice Tea

2010-11-12T00:57:00.001-08:00

Dr Tateishi Kazu's miraculous broth

A year ago, I would not have believed that drinking a broth carefully prepared from certain vegetables would have a miraculous healing effect on the human body. For the past year, I have witnessed and spoken to quite a number of people who have tried the healing broth therapy and experienced incredible healing effects.

The broth originated from Japan, and it has since its creation spread far and wide. The creator or designer of the formula or recipe is Dr Tateishi Kazu, M.D, and some 25,000 people have tried and benefited from it.

What is so special about the broth are the ingredients - vegetables that are not only commonplace but also cheaply and readily available in the market.

Dr. Tateishi Kazu's father and brother both died of cancer, and later he too found himself suffering from cancer of the duodenum. His stomach had to be removed but the cancer cells had spread to his lungs. This was when he resolved to fight for his life.

It is noteworthy that Dr Tateishi spent over twenty years studying and testing more than 1,500 types of botanicals. He eventually discovered the right combination of ingredients from five kinds of vegetables and formulated a unique healing protocol. This formula he discovered could assist general health maintenance, strengthen the immune system and slow down the aging process. The broth was also successfully tried on animals and no negative side effects have been found.

The life-extending broth

Dr Tateishi Kazu's broth has been found to having a healing effect on the following:

high blood pressure
diabetes
arteriosclerosis
gastric ulcers
constipation
allergies
cataracts
skin
liver disorders
cardiovascular problems
T-cell functions
injured joints and bones
tumours and cancer

TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) Principles
Dr Tateishi Kazu's broth is based on the principles of TCM's Five Elements theory 五行, which describes the harmonizing balance of the forces of yin and yang, acid and alkaline. According to TCM it is this balance that engenders health as opposed to imbalance, which leads to disease.

The five elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Because of the balance of the five elements, the Earth is able to provide life. Dr. Tateishi Kzu deduced the essence of the five elements in terms of the following colors: green, red, yellow, white and black.

These colors and elements also relate to the 5 corresponding internal organs:
Heart [red-fire], liver [green-wood], spleen [yellow-earth], lungs [white-metal] and kidney [black-water].

Each of the five different colors which denote the 5 elements are used to identify the 5 vegetables that contain them as follows:

[1] Radish tops/leaves [green = wood ]
[2] Carrot [red = fire]
[3] Burdock root [yellow = earth]
[a.k.a as 'Gobo' in Japanese – found in most supermarkets in the Japanese food dept]
[4] Radish tuber [white = metal]
[5] Shitake Mushroom [black = water]
[a.k.a as Japanese/Chinese - flower-mushroom/winter mushroom/fragrant mushroom)

Dr Tateishi Kazu

Recipe (2 days' quantity)
[ note that one ounce is around 29 grams]. To prepare a smaller quantity – say for a day's worth – halve the respective quantities of the ingredients. The measures are for dry weight, not fluid ounces ].

Radish [aka daikon 白萝卜] 16 ounces [450 grams]
Radish (tops - leaves) 08-10 ounces [225 to 280 grams]
Carrot 08-10 ounces [225 to 280 ounces]
Burdock root [aka gobo牛旁] 08 ounces [225 grams]
Shitake Mushroom [香菇] 3-5 whole mushrooms

(Ideally, mushrooms should have been sun-dried first. Fresh ones if used should be exposed to the sun whenever possible to enable Vitamin D to be formed.)

Preparation

[1] Use fresh vegetables. Don't peel the skin off the radish and carrot or chop the vegetables into small pieces. Do not add seasonings, etc. Keep it plain.

[2] Fill a pot with three times the quantity of water as the vegetables.

[3] When the broth starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for two hours.

[4] Strain and drink throughout day.

Leftover broth can be used as base for wet noodles.

Special notes

• Important: Always use a heat-resistant glassware or stainless steel container for boiling.
Reason: The vegetable soup can dissolve enamel or the non-stick chemical coating of Aluminum wares and fluorothene fibers.

• Do not take the broth together with other drinks, especially one containing high protein Taking brown rice tea or herbal tea at the same time will reduce the healing effect by half.

• Observe an interval of one hour after taking Chinese medicine, and an interval of two hours after taking Western/allopathic medicine.

• Use organic vegetables to avoid chemical additives. Note that the broth does not keep well and should be consumed in a short time as the broth deteriorates rapidly. Always deep freeze the remainder in a sealed glass container and reheat when needed.

The broth is conveniently available in prepackaged form and sold as:

Nutritional profile of the 5 ingredients in the recipe formulated by Dr Tateishi Kazu. Note that the combo is based on a 5-color scheme which according to the creator, constitute the basis of life are therefore necessary to effect the healing of diseased states.

Radish [white]

Radish is very rich in vitamin C, ten times more than that in pears and apples. It also has plenty of digestive enzymes, particularly of starchy foods, that help repair the stomach membrane, improve the secretion of digestive liquids and promotes energy circulation, preventing gastritis, ulcer in the stomach and excess of hydrochloric acid. It also has anti-cancer properties INDD that checks the growth of cancer cells and dissolves ammonium nitrate that is cancer-causing.

Radish tops or leaves [green]

The abundance of nutrients found in radish leaves is amazing. It has three times as much Vitamin A as that in livers and eels, 60% more of Vitamin B1 than that in fermented soybeans, two times as much Vitamin B2 as that in cow's milk. It is extremely rich in iron and is an ideal food for nourishing blood. Radish leaves are the richest in Vitamin C, two and a half times as that in tangerines, four times as that in spinach, so discarding the leaves when eating the radish is really a waste. Radish leaves have a slightly pungent but pleasant and smooth taste. It is a very nutritious green-leaf vegetable that maintains a balance with the properties of the other part of the same plant: the edible part of the radish root. The special quality of the radish root and its leaves is another wonder and mystery of nature.

Carrot [red]

Carrot is rich in Beta Carotene, a very strong antioxidant, and other minerals that are easily absorbed by the human body. The body changes Beta Carotene into Vitamin A, which is important in strengthening the immune system and promoting healthy cell growth. It is also rich in lignin and INDD that help fight cancer and boost up two to three times the human immunity.

Shitake Mushroom [black]

Shitake is known to the Chinese as香菇 [xiang gū], 冬菇 [dōng gū], 花菇 [hua gū]
Mushrooms are rich in dietary fibers, and minerals like potassium, iron, etc. It is high in B vitamins and ergosterol that will be converted to Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight, which is essential for utilization of calcium. Mushroom has a polysaccharide compound called lentinan which helps produce T-cells to destroy bacteria and viruses and has anti-cancer, anti-tumor effects, strengthening the immune system and fighting disease-causing organisms. Zinc and selenium in mushrooms also activate thymus in the chest that helps in T-cell production. Amino acids in mushrooms are also effective for liver diseases.

Burdock [yellow]

This is called 'Gobo' in Japanese or Niú Bàng (牛旁) in Mandarin Chinese. Dietary fiber in burdock is the richest among all root vegetables, which is best for prevention of diseases of the large intestine. It is also rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, calcium, etc. There is equal proportion of soluble and insoluble fibers that stimulate lactic acids, improve constipation and the discharge of cholesterols. It also enhances blood circulation, relieves internal wind and heat, clearing the lung and diminishing eczema, edema and body toxins, preventing cancer and arteriosclerosis. Its iron content makes it a good food supplement for ladies for skin-care purposes.

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Brown Rice Tea [ this formula/recipe is also derived from Dr Tateishi Kazu ]

Another remedy that can be used in conjunction with the vegetable soup is brown rice tea. It is good for ridding excess water from the body.

For diabetics, it can bring the sugar level down by producing more natural insulin in the body. The tea cleanses the blood and blood vessels. A person with a heart condition drinking both broth and tea for a period of 20 days will be able to regulate the problem. The protocol of drinking three cups per day is needed. For a regular cancer patient, about two cups are sufficient.

Brown Rice Tea Recipe

Brown rice 1 cup [250 ml size cup or 300 grams or 10 ounces (not fluid ounces!)]
water 16 cups [4 liters]

Note: Only cook in stainless steel or glass. Do not mix with any other ingredients. In other words, don't be creative.
Method:

1. Roast the rice without oil until dark brown, but don't let it burn.

2. Boil 8 cups of water and pour roasted rice into water. Turn off flame, cover and let it sit for five minutes. Strain out rice and reserve liquid.

3. Boil 8 more cups of water. Put the remaining rice back into the water. Cover, lower flame and simmer five minutes. Strain rice out. Mix the two rice waters together.

The amount one needs depends on the condition. The more serious the condition, the more tea needed.

1. Do not drink tea while taking a high protein substance.

2. Don't drink the vegetable soup and brown rice tea together. Wait at least 15 minutes before ingesting the other. In other words, at least a 30-60 minute interval between the 2 protocols is needed.

3. If you use this remedy regularly, you will not fall sick.

Some possible reactions:

1. Itchy skin or eczema.

2. If you use medications and/or have eczema, use less because you may get a stronger reaction.

3. People with head injury problems may develop headaches but don't worry, it won't last.

4. People with eye problems may get temporary blurred vision or itching around the eyes. Eyesight will get better eventually . If you wear glasses, try to reduce the prescription and use glasses less frequently.

5. Lowering of body temperature, but this is normal.

For high blood pressure, drink the two soups alternatively, but drink slowly. Blood pressure will come down after one month. Talk to a doctor about reducing medication, but don't stop medication right away. Continue with the protocols for a minimum of one month.

Progress of healing

After three days of ingesting both, cancer cells will stop growing. After a minimum of one month, normal cells begin to grow back.

Pancreatic cancer - minimum of one month
Stomach cancer - one month
Liver cancer - one year
Rheumatism - one year
Cataracts - four months
Eye Disease - one to four months
Insomnia, sinusitis, fatigue - 0 - 20 days
Eczema - four to seven months
Liver spots - three to six months skin will clear
Hair growth - six to twelve months
Epilepsy - three to six months
Stroke - six to twelve months
Irregular heart beat - 20 days

If you are on medication, consult with a doctor to adjust your dosage. This remedy works for some people, but it may not work for you. It is not intended to replace the traditional treatments."

Suggested protocols:

• Diabetes take 600 ml of brown rice (BR) tea in the morning and 400 ml of Vegetable broth (VB) in the afternoon.

• Heart problem: 300 ml of BR and 600 ml of VB.

• Gall stones: 600 ml of BR and 600 ml of VB.

• Other diseases: About 600 ml (2.5 cups) of VB a day divided in 3 rations before meals .