Vivien Ho H.M 小曼嫣

Coloring my lips with embroidery

2016-03-22T03:43:00.001-07:00

You might have heard of lip tattoo and this embroidery is quite similar to it as this is kind of semi-permanent color on your lips and this will be looking more natural and luscious compared to the traditional tattoo.

I wanted to do it before the Chinese New Year, I have a dark complexion on my lip due to my long day makeup, I did not remove it properly especially to my lipstick. It is totally a big mistake if we are lazy and just simply clean out our make up by water and face cleansing washer. The proper cleaning steps must be followed and make sure all the makeup do not leave on our skin before to the bed. Besides, it could be some of the branded lipstick would cause our lip color turn to darker after we have begun using it.

Aftercare instructions:

Day 1: Use a slightly damp cotton to wipe clean the surface of the embroidered area, then apply recover cream evenly over the embroidered area. 2 times per day.

Day 3: Avoid getting the embroidered area wet excepted for lip embroidery. Avoid eating hot and spicy food, ginger, eggs and seafood for at least 3-day and 7-day for lips treatment or laser service.

Day 7: Avoid facial, swimming, sauna, long bath and steam bath. Do not peel, pick or scratch the area with your bare fingers, scabbing, peeling and itchiness is a natural healing process that will take place after the embroidery.

Within 2 weeks:

After meals, use oil-free and alcohol-free eye and lip perfect makeup remover to wipe clean your lips. Use water to wipe clean the lips, and then apply lip recover cream evenly on lips with cotton-bud. When the scab turns dry and hard, use lip recovery cream repeatedly after cleaning your lips, long-term used can bring better moisturizing effect.

Within the 1st and the 2nd month, we are advised to go back for touch-up which is included to the price. The color can usually last for 2 years and above and results are differ from people. If you still think the color or texture is not satisfied within the two years and there is the special price for the treatment.

Christmas Celebration in Yuzu Restaurant The Garden

2015-12-20T23:47:00.000-08:00

Christmas is always my dream, the first came to my mind is romantic light dinner, snow man, Christmas tree and Santa Claus. I was so enjoyed my early Christmas celebration with all my good friends. They are my old schoolmates and it was so good to see them again. Most of them are married with children. Me? Well, I am still single, enjoy being single at the moment.

We had a great fun and nice dinner in Yuzu restaurant where it located in The Garden, Malaysia. It was my first time having the dinner there but I can tell you that the foods are really delicious. Each of us has ordered different set of dinner and I picked the seafood set after all. The size serving is still good for me, if you have a big appetite like my friend do, I suggest you can try add on the side dishes such as Chawan Mushi, Sushi, Agedashi Tofu, Sashimi, and their signature fresh imported fish from Kyushu Island and Hokkaido, Japan. Check out their menu at yuzu.com.my/gardens and enjoy the video below.

Attended My Childhood Friend's Wedding Luncheon

2015-11-30T00:15:00.003-08:00

Big reunion with my childhood friends after 20 years, they were my schoolmate and classmate from a Chinese Primary School - Confucians. Congratulations to Yap Sook Wei! Our assistance class leader in 6M class. She finally gets her happy ending as she gets married to a lovely guy. We feel happy for her too as she found her happiness afterwards. The wedding lunch was held on 29th November 2015. The starting time is 12 PM, I was thought I already late as I reached there at around 12.20 PM and I saw everybody seated the same table with me has all arrived. Eventually, I realised that there is still have many people couldn't make it on time and we had waited till 13 PM plus. However, it wasn't bored at all. We'd enjoyed ourselves to chit chat with each others and take pictures.

My make-up and a long dress for Wedding Lunch

Moon Palace Restaurant
Wedding Dishes

Moon Palace Restaurant (Puchong)

Big Reunion Gathering

Journey to clear skin

2015-09-22T01:49:00.000-07:00

Waking up to a huge acne bump in the morning is a total nightmare. A sudden breakout can cause a lot of embarrassment, especially when you have an important date or event to attend. Most probably you do not feel like getting out of the house or being seen.

Breakouts can take a toll on one's self-esteem and other psychosocial issues such as depression and anxiety. For a long-lasting solution, you should resolve the problem from within. Give your body the right nutrients it needs rather than slathering it with harsh topical creams or taking oral medications such as antibiotics and birth control pills. They may improve your skin condition but at the same time they can cause unwanted side effects.

Herbal remedy offers a natural alternative to healing breakouts, revealing clear and healthy skin from the inside out. Unlike the chemical-laden acne treatment, herbal formula comes from natural sources, thus, it is generally milder and safer for long-term consumption. Horsetail, licorice, burdock, yellow dock and turmeric have been traditionally used to fight off acne. These herbs work synergistically to heal from within, from detoxifying the blood, to killing acne-causing bacteria, managing inflammation and rejuvenating the skin.

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Tips for Great Skin to Your Face

2015-08-27T01:10:00.005-07:00

Your face is exposed to the elements all day long. This means sun, dirt and other hazards that cause wrinkles and pimples. For smooth skin, follow these simple tips.

1. Don't exfoliate too often. When you've been stuck in a traffic jam and you're feeling a bit grubby, it's natural to reach for that lovely creamy wash with the cleaning grains. However, if you do this every day, you will run the risks of irritating your skin. Keep the grains to once or twice a week, and use a gentler cleanser the rest of the week.

2. Moisturiser in the morning and at night. Stress, pollution and other factors dry out the skin. Just after you've had your morning and evening shower is a perfect time to apply moisturiser. Put some on your face, and while it's soaking in, do the rest of your body. Pay extra attention to your neck, elbows and ankles as these exposed parts are the first to become scaly.

3. Have tuna for lunch. This fish contains essential fatty acids, which is excellent for reducing inflammation that spurs fine lines and redness. Avoid soaking your tuna in mayonnaise. A good mix is lots of lettuce, fresh tomato, bell pepper, crunchy oinion and a drizzle of sun-dried tomato dressing or raspberry vinaigrette if you're in the mood for sweet.

4. Start and end the day by chugging water. As more than half of our bodies are made up of water, the whole system begins to falter when we become dehydrated. Coffee and tea contain water but it's not the same as plain. Make sure your system is properly lubricated by starting and ending every day with a long drink of water. Hot or cold doesn't matter.

De-stress and tone up with a good swim

2015-08-18T04:48:00.001-07:00

Swimming is a great exercise because it involves lots of muscle groups. Also, as you're supported by water, you're less likely to get injuries such as sore knees from pounding the pavement as you jog or scrapes from falling over when you playing football.

To make the most of your swim, check out these tips.

1. Wear proper gear. You can go in a clean T-shirt and shorts but water will weigh you down. A swimsuit is designed to work efficiently in water.

2. Go when it's quiet. When there are many kids squeling and jumping. It's hard to do laps or relax. Figure out when you can get the pool to yourself.

3. Warm up by stretching. Swimming is a low-impact exercise but you'll be using lots of muscles, so prevent cramps and injuries by warming up before you take the plunge.

4. A front crawl looks great and feels energetic but actually, a breast stroke is generally more intensive - although not as impressive. An advantage is that you can keep your head above water and see where you're going.

5. Swim a couple of slow laps where you make a point of stretching to improve flexibility and then a few fast laps to get the blood flowing. Then work a few medium-faced laps to energise yourself and work on your muscle tone by keeping that workout glow going.

6. Finish by floating on your back for five minutes and meditating. If you're the type to doze off while you float, hook and ankle on the side so you don't bump into other swimmers.

P.S. Don't forget your waterproof sunscreen. Apply half an hour before going to the pool so it soaks in and stays on.

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Eating Tips for Weight Loss

2015-08-18T04:38:00.001-07:00

Want to lose some weight and get back into the healthy shape of your younger years?

There is no substitute for a comprehensive diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fats and sugars. However, if you're looking to start a new life with bit of quick weight loss to boost your morale and motivation, check out these tips:

Sleep
If you're feeling tired, you tend to move about less during the day. This translates into fewer calories burned. Studies show that people who sleep fewer than six hours a night are 27% more likely to become obese, so make sure you get enough rest by sleeping an average of eight hours a night.

Eat a lot
If you starve yourself, you will find yourself loading up on junk food that is not only filing but also fattening. Make sure you have plenty of low-fat, low-sugar food and fill up on these whenever ou start to feel hungry.

Consider simple and tasty options such as whole wheat toast, unsweetened muesli, low-fat yoghurt, fruit salad made up of papaya, apple, banana and melon as well as raw vegetable treats such as carrots, cooked pumpkin nd tomatoes.

Eat with class
Restaurant owners have known for years that sitting in brightly lit places with high energy yellow and red furnture encourages people to eat and leave quickly.

On the other hand, low lights and soothing colours such as blue and fawn encourage customers to linger. Scientists have discovered that sitting down adn taking your time also leads to better portion contorl. So when you eat, sit down, relax and enjoy your meal. If you use a smaller plate, you can also fool yourself into being satisfied with less.

Poor Vision is no longer a geriatric health problem

2015-08-18T04:22:00.000-07:00

Today's technology-driven society has exposed the younger generation to "Chronic Eyes Fatigue Syndrome", where they are constantly around the computer and video games.

Age-related eye diseases which are now afflicting younger adults may be linked to the effects of a technology-driven society and a lack of nutrition for eye protection.

Nutritional solution for healthier eyes

Numerous scientific and clinical studies have emphasised the importance of proper nutrition in the maintenance of eye health. The followings are some of the key nutrients which are well studied for the maintenance fo a good and healthier vision: -Bilberry: antioxidant for eye health

Bilberry's active constituent is the anthocyanosides, which provides a variety of protective effects for the eyes. These bioflavonoids strengthen the structural integrity of the tiny capillaries that deliver nutrients to the eyes, and help prevent free radical damage to the delicate structures within the eye.
-Natural source of lutein and zeaxanthin: marigold, wolfberry and dunalliela salina

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found exclusively in the macula lutea of the eye and protect the eyes against oxidative damage. Low retinal lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations are shown to be a risk factor for eye problems. -Eyebright

Eyebright is used for relieving eye problems such as eye strain or tired eyes.

Biogrow OPTIbrite offers you a nutritional solution for healthier eyes. It comes with a five-in-one comprehensive formulation which consists of marigold that provides you with the natural source of lutein and zeaxanthin, bilberry, wolfberry, eyebright and dunaliella.

It is beneficial for computer users, individuals who read a lot, drive long hours, exposed to UV rays, watch TV for long hours, and those with fatigue, strained and watery eyes.

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Simple Swaps for better health

2015-08-18T03:33:00.001-07:00

Processed food is easy and fast but it's often blended with extra, salt, and sugar. These ingredients make it taste great but too much can lead t health problems such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

Here are some easy swaps that will improve your diet and general health. Make an effort at first to apply them and once they become a habit, you'll feel better for it.

Instead of chocolate chip cookies with your morning coffee, mash a banana into fresh yoghurt. The twist? Place in the freezer and stir with a fork when half frozen for a delicious treat.

You will be replacing sugar and fat with vitamins and fibre and cutting roughly three-quarters of the calories.

Replace fried noodles and fried rice with oats and fresh fruit for breakfast. You will be replacing fat and salt with healthy fibre and lots of vitamins.

Instead of drinking packaged iced tea that's loaded with sugar during lunch, go for fresh green tea that has none.

Alternatively, make your own iced tea so you can control the sugar. And don't use liquid sugar - it's too easy to overdo it.

For a simple treat, wash grapes, dry them, put them in a plastic bag and freeze them. Eat them instead of boiled or packaged sweets.

The fruit's just as sweet but contains less than a quarter of the calories and has vitamin C, too. For dinner, exchange white steamed rice with steamed brown rice.

The brown rice is unprocessed so it takes your body longer to digest, making you feel satisfied longer. And a bonus is that it has roughly half the calories.

Time will stop for one second 30 June 2015

2015-06-29T19:57:00.001-07:00

2015 is not a leap year, but it does have a leap second, set to take place Tuesday (June 30) at 7:59:60 p.m. EDT (23:59:60 GMT). "Earth's rotation is gradually slowing down a bit, so leap seconds are a way to account for that," Daniel MacMillan of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, said in a statement. Ask any person the length of a day, and she'll say 24 hours, which equates to 86,400 seconds. But the time it takes for Earth to rotate on its axis relative to the sun, called a mean solar day (or the average length of a day) is roughly 86,400.002 seconds. This happens because Earth's rotation is slowing down, thanks to a kind of braking force caused by the gravitational tug of war among Earth, the sun and the moon, researchers at NASA said.

The astronomers at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service keep track of the difference between astronomical time and atomic time. They call for a leap second to be added whenever Earth's observed position is on track to be out of sync with UTC time by more than 0.9 of a second. Leap seconds traditionally are added on June 30 or Dec. 31. Because they are unpredictable, leap seconds can cause headaches for tech companies who cannot build them into their code the way they do with leap years. In the past, LinkedIn, Google and Reddit have all experienced problems caused by leap seconds. In addition, it is not clear that leap seconds are really essential. Even if the difference in astronomical time and atomic time grew by one second every year, in 100 years the gap would be less than two minutes. In 1,000 years, it would be off by less than 17 minutes. But it could be unsettling. Eventually. And besides, couldn't we all use a little more time?

Cesar Millan's Live Show in Kuala Lumpur

2015-05-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

Wow, I was so exciting finally can meet him in person. His first Dog Whisperer live show was held in Plenary Hall KLCC on the date of 30th May 2015, 7.30pm. I get to buy 2 tickets online for RM395.00 (USD 98.15) each and my chosen seat is quite close to the stage. We reached early an hour before the show starts, we were the first to enter inside hall. As a popular television host like him, he is really a nice person that I ever met. We have been waiting for over an hour at the backstage for a picture with him. While waiting for him, we decided to ask some crews who is on duty there about when and which door Cesar will leave from. No one is telling us the true answer, they seemed to be unclear or pretend don't know about it. They should know all the planned which has been prepared by the organiser. So we are trying to wait outside for a chance to meet Cesar Millan. For those who has the special pass will get the greater chance to greet him and take picture with him even for his signature. When we are about to leave, unexpectedly Cesar Millan come out from the backstage door and he is friendly offered us to take picture with him.

I am a super fans of Cesar Millan and really enjoyed his show since when I buy his books and watch his TV shows in the National Geography Channel. I am one of the pet lovers in the world and his training methods are truly amazing. I'd followed all his way to learn about the dog's psychology for more understanding about the animal instinctive and use the correct way to interact with them. In fact, our behaviour to the dogs are the main issue to be concerned about. This is how we going learn to be a pack leader to the dogs and teach them to be obedient. A dog is a teacher in life, and I'd rather have a balanced dog than a trained dog," he said about his love for dogs. The thing is, dogs live in the moment and that's what we need to understand. Love your dogs. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." Be the pack leader by Cesar's way. Look forward to his next visit to Kuala Lumpur.

Me and Cesar

You might be interested to view the video below:

Cesar Millan's DVD and Books

The Best Gift for Father's Day

2015-05-28T01:01:00.002-07:00

Father's day is observed on the every third Sunday of June. The day is to celebration honors all fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and father figures for their contribution. With Father's day less than a month away, now probably is the best time to start thinking about your gift idea. What is the best gift for Father's Day? Is your dad a tech junkie? Is he tool mad?

Just like my dad, I always get him some cash or special home-made cake for him. My dad is a business man and he doesn't like traveling, as he thinks every places are the same but I guess he is afraid of taking flight. This time I'll get a new smartphone for him. His phone are always changing after a year as the need for his work. Now he learned to play online games, using online platform to send message such as Whatsapp and Wechat. He is using the model of Samsung Galaxy S4, and now I'm going to get him the latest version.

If your dad is non-tech savvy users, there's also the simple fact that less tech-savvy people are, by their nature, less interested in technology. This means thing like games, fancy apps, or email with push notifications just don't matter to them. While it's great that the iPhone is easy to use, the fact that it has 900,000 apps means nothing to most people.

Getting a non-tech savvy person into a smartphone isn't an easy task. While It's partially about finding a good fit for them on a usability level, it's also just about figuring out which features really matter to your dad. While you have a ton of options out there. I'll stick to the three options here: Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone

Sony Smartwatch
If you want to give him something he'll definitely use, the Sony Smartwatch is currently on offer at Amazon ($188.00). The intuitive, interactive Smartwatch 3 feeds the user personalised information on the move, keeping you updated with notifications direct from your smartphone. So when you call or text him, he'll be able to view the details straight from his wrist.

Balance

2015-05-25T19:49:00.000-07:00

Many people when they hear the word balance think of a scale making sure that both sides are equal. Instead, think of it more in terms of a budget having a balanced budget. This means that we want to underspend our time rather than doing what most people do which is overspend time going into debt and paying interest. There are three things that you can do to better maintain a time balance. First at all, understand the truth of time. The truth of time is there are only 24 hours in a day.

There are only 60 minutes in an hour, and no matter what you do, you cannot change that. This leads to principle 2 which is use one calendar. Many people have multiple calendars and some people have no calendar at all. You want to make sure that you have one calendar because that will show you the balance of how much time you have remaining. Then Number 3 is under-spend the amount of time that you have. Rather than trying to pack every single minute full of activity, try to leave 5 minutes out of every hour that's unused. That will leave room for you to take action on unexpected interruptions and also help you be more relaxed. So now that I've shared with you the principle of having a balanced time budget, what's one at ion that you can take? Write that action down.

Balancing between work and personal time. When I talk establishing a time budget, it begins with the line in the sand. The line in the sand is that time where you're going to stop work and start your personal life each day. Now some people pride themselves on their ability to work as long as it takes working long hours. This misses out on a great opportunity. The opportunity is to build systems to be more productive. And to also be more rested each day. My personal line in the sand is 5pm. That's when my kids come in and tell me it's time to play. Now you start and stop time may be different. It can be 5pm or 6pm or 7pm or whatever time. The point is that you have a commitment to a particular time and you stick to it.

9 symptoms to Hormone Imbalance

2015-05-25T03:34:00.005-07:00

An essential advantage in the process of maintaining a holistic health lifestyle is to be able to spot the signs which indicate hormonal imbalance, since hormones play such an important role in virtually every aspect your well being.

What is the role of hormones? Our hormones are tiny little chemical messengers that move quickly into our bloodstream and tell the organs and body tissues to fulfill their functions. They affect our well being in various ways, which include:

Our growth and development
Sexual functionality
Cognition and mood
Body temperature
The way we metabolize food

The way we metabolize food Apparently, they impact on all aspects of our health and well-being. So, their balance is crucial to our holistic health lifestyle. Unfortunately, hormones can easily be thrown out of balance, so we will now discuss nine signs that should warn us that all is not quite right in the body.

Hormonal changes create chaos in our bodies. The most common events that get the most publicity are the hormonal changes that teenagers and pregnant women experience, and the so-called “change” that both men and women experience, but which is much more pronounced in females. Hormones and health are so connected, that if everything is well, we live in well- being, but when it’s not, we suffer numerous consequences.

These are 9 main symptoms to show you have a hormone imbalance:

1. Constant weight gain Sometimes, if you struggle with extra pounds, it doesn’t necessarily mean your diet’s wrong; it can be one of the signs you have a hormone imbalance. The so-called “stress hormone”, Cortisol is secreted by the Adrenal glands. When the production of Cortisol is disrupted, either through stress or some other cause, it can cause weight gain, but can also dictate where that weight gain will be accumulated on your body. Increased Cortisol production stimulates an increase in the amount of Insulin released into your bloodstream. This can affect your blood sugar levels, which often results in increased appetite. It was discovered that an increase in Cortisol levels can lead to “toxic fat” gathering in the abdominal area. This increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, both, a heart attack and stroke.

2. Hair loss Previously, it was always believed that the main cause for hair loss is the lack of Testosterone, which may be true in terms of the root cause. However, now we know that the main culprit is Dyhydrotestosterone, or DHT. Whilst women only have a very small level of Testosterone in their body systems, it is enough to cause DHT to trigger hair loss.

3. Excess Sweating This is another indication of hormone imbalance. Women going through the Menopause, or Perimenopause, often experience hot flashes. At night, when in bed, these are known as night sweats, and are sometimes a precursor to the onset of menopause itself, if it is not already in full swing. These night sweats, in both women and men, can be a result of problems with the endocrine system, which have resulted from over or under production of hormones such as serotonin.

4. Feelings of fatigue Fatigue is another of the signs you have a hormone imbalance, especially if you are getting plenty of quality sleep, but still wake up feeling tired. This could be down once again to Cortisol. Cortisol leads to a constant state of readiness, with regard to the fight or flight syndrome, which occurs when feelings of stress are being experienced. If stress is present too often, it can cause feelings of fatigue. In the cases of chronic stress, people often experience Adrenal Fatigue, which is a result of the high levels of Cortisol.

Cortisol actually controls something called the Circardian Rhythm. It eventually becomes disrupted, leading to very low levels of Cortisol later in the day. This brings feelings of emptiness and fatigue. Moreover, feelings of fatigue can be also induced by another hormonal problem that comes about when the levels of TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) are too high. This can occur when the Thyroid Gland malfunctions in a condition known as Hypothyroidism.

5. Craving for sugar Craving for sugar can also be a sign of hormone imbalance, which can be brought about by the Thyroid gland. It’s consequence of the condition of hypothyroidism, when the gland is underactive. Adrenal overload can also bring about this condition. This reaction is part of the “fight or flee” mechanism, whereby the body boosts production of Adrenaline and Cortisol. Unfortunately, anything sweet is a great source of energy to feed the fight/flee preparation process, albeit with only very short lasting.

6. Low mood In cases of feelings of low and bad mood such as irritability, anxiety, and depression, the Thyroid Gland can be the cause once again, and again for the same reason, over production of TSH through Hypothyroidism.

7. Insomnia and interrupted sleep Women going through the Menopause or Perimenopause often experience insomnia and interrupted sleep conditions. This is due to the huge change to hormonal balances, but unfortunately, continued insomnia and interrupted sleep just make the condition worse. During sleep, hormone levels and balances are addressed, so sleep deprivation will affect up to 10 different hormones. This results in issues with appetite, fertility, cardiac health and mental health too. The hormone Estrogen is the one that maintains regular sleep patterns. Its deficiency, which is a symptom of Menopause or Perimenopause, is a main cause of insomnia. Testosterone deficiency can also be a problem for females.In men, it often leads to Sleep Apnea, causing interrupted sleep for both, themselves and their partners.

8. Poor Libido Hormone imbalance can also lead to poor libido. Lack of the hormone Androgen can give rise to poor libido, even in women. This hormone is manufactured in men by their testicles, and in women by their ovaries.

9. Digestion Problems The imbalance of 3 hormones in the gastrointestinal system can make you experience problems with your digestion. These are called Gastrin, Secretin, and Cholecystokinin, also known as CCK. They help to stimulate the actual digestive process that breaks food down into simple molecules, which can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. If you wonder how to deal with a hormone imbalance, the answer is: through your diet! Did you know that the consumption of turmeric and yams actually help you to balance your hormones?

Juice To Boost Your Hormone Balance (Recipe from: Raw edible)

1 medium yam (about 2 cups worth)
2 inches turmeric root
1 lemon (peel it if it’s not organic)
1 medium cucumber
4 celery stalks
3 large carrots

Put all ingredients in a juicer and prepare your amazing juice! In order to avoid oxidation, drink it immediately.

Sharp Air Purifier Review FP-E50E-W

2015-04-14T02:41:00.002-07:00

Quality air wanted!
Why do we need a clean air or quality air? Of course everybody needs that. If we breathe dirty air, we are more likely to develop health problems and become ill. I don't have running nose but my nose is very sensitive to odor and smell of dust. Many scents that are just normal to other people like perfume, body odors and others. Scents that are very strong are totally overpowering and unbearable to me especially odors from garbage and cigarette smoke. The smells sometimes are just too strong will make me feel nausea and hard to breath.

Any natural remedies? I knew Cordyceps sinensis would help for soothe your lungs for the treatment of fatigue and respiratory disease. Personally had tried it and the results are seen very good. You can buy it in any Chinese medical shop and boil it with slow cooker in 4 hours. Or buy the capsules type for the most convenient form. As for me, I used to buy TIMO Codyceps King which recommended by the pharmacist and I feel much better after consumed it 2 years. (1 capsule per day in the morning).

Besides taking medicine, you must be well-disciplined of cleaning your room or house regularly. I know everyone tired after back from work. I would suggests that at least do it once a week for house cleaning. Well, I am one of the lazy butt too rather watching movie but not for housework. So what I do is pushing myself, begin with my quick-start cleaning using vacuum cleaner for the sake of clean air and hygiene purpose.

Not forget to Air Purifier. This is one of my target items on my shopping lists. I am using Sharp Air Purifier all the while if you have read my previous blog before. Why Sharp but not other brands? First at all, I need to clarify that I am not an agent or selling this brand, not direct sales or marketing. Personally want to share out this experience to all readers. I remember my first approach is Sharp when the last time I'd shopped in a electrical shop in the Midvalley shopping mall. I'd done some research on this and only that to get one for my home. Love the result! Why do I say so? I can actually feel the different after 30 minutes. There is a feature to filter the air before it turn to auto mode. First time use, you must let the purifier to clean the air within 15 minutes or more based on your size area and also what model you got.

For a bigger air purifier, it will get faster time to clean the air because of the fan bigger. So if you have more budget, it is not bad to invest one for your home or office. Filtration is the most common form of air purification. Purifiers that use HEPA filters are the most effective an can remove 99.97% of all particles measuring 0.3 micrometers. What is HEPA? It is stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. It can relieving allergy and odor reduction.

Apparently Sharp is my only choice, love their Plamacluster technology (For more technical terms, read my previous blog). I know there are other brands in the market such as Panasonic, AAF, Honeywell, Coway, Amway and many more. If you are asking me, which brand is the best? I don't think it is the best but at least it is not too expensive and the effective is very good for me. If you are first time buyer and looking for a quality air purifier. I am suggesting you to try out the Sharp model number is FP-E50E-W (without humidifier) for small to middle room about 39m2 which is about 419.793 sq ft.

I just got one for my small office room. The design is modern, cute and light to carry. Price is about RM 1,000 only. Picture as shown as below, click the picture to enlarge:

Check out video for more info: Sharp air purifiers

From the back you will see it contained two filters.

1. HEPA Filter

2. Activated charcoal to absorb bad smells

FP-E50E

Dimensions: 35.7cm x 57.6cm x 20.1cm
Net weight: 5.5kg
Colour: White
Recommended area:
- Air purifying: 39m²
- High density PCI: 23m²
Air flow (Max / Med / Low): 306 / 186 / 72m³/hour
Noise level (Max / Med / Low): 51 / 41 / 24dB
Filter type:
- Dust: HEPA
- Odour: Activated charcoal
- Pre-Filter: Yes

SHARP Air Purifier with Humidifying Function 450mL/h WhitePowerful Plasmacluster7000 KC-B50-W

Promotion BonBrow touch up May 2014

2014-05-22T02:30:00.003-07:00

During these two months (May and June 2014), you'll see many promotions launching at Shopping Mall included Fashion, Cosmetic, Face and Body treatments, and others like workout equipments. I've received some invitation's message to their shop to enjoy special promotion on their products or services, and one of the messages is by EMPRO. So I've decided to visit their shop again for my third touch up. I have been told that the promotion message is special for customers who have had their
treatment after 3 years. My last treatment was actually done on March 2014 which is not eligible to that promotion, I'm still great that I have special discount for touch up and charged me RM100++ only (senior). Below is showing the first day result of my BonBrow touch up:

My eyebrows might look thicker and darker as my skin is slightly oily, fill in deeper colour for better result later when fading away else the colour can't stand longer. Now I will need to bear for a week with fake look eyebrows. I'll put on some light make up whenever I going out, so everyone will not keep eyes looking at my eyebrows, at least people will realised that it is really a "MAKE UP" effect haha!

Bringing Your Skin Back to Life

2014-05-13T23:44:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants flawless, smooth skin that will last forever. Skin dehydration is one of the most common culprits, causing dull, lifeless skin as well as premature ageing. Dehydrated skin is a simple issue to address if you understand the condition and treat skin properly.

Your skin can reflect on your age. When you are young, you have fewer skin issues - enjoying that natural youthful flush. But as soon as you are in your mid 20s, you will find that you no longer have that lively and radiant glow that you used to take for granted in your teens. And when you are in your 30s the condition of your skin deteriorates further. At this point, you are likely to suffer from dehydration of the skin, which is a common problem for most. Telltale signs for dehydrated skin:

cracked lips
scaly and blotchy skin
overly oily skin
skin peeling in areas
tightening of the skin
premature wrinkling
crows feet

Common Culprits

You will definitely have noticed the changes in the way your skin looks and feels if you are suffering from skin dehydration especially if you used to have smith and clear skin before. What causes skin dehydration?

Sun damage
Smoking
Alcohol
Lack of sleep
Not enough fluids
Improper skincare regimen
Unhealthy lifestyles

Rehydrating your Skin

There are some quick and simple steps you can take to curb the issue of dehydrated skin. Here are some favourites:

Start on a proper skincare regime
Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated
Quit smoking
Cut down on intake of alcohol
Get at least eight hours of beauty sleep every night
Exercise
Eat healthily
Stay away from the sun

Dry Skin

If you have dry skin, it can be a rather uncomfortable experience, especially with the itching, scaling and peeling. Let's not even mention the way it looks, which can be disheartening. If you have dry skin you must take extra care of your skin. Opt for organic and natural products, which are safe way to keep your skin moisturised. Using moisturisers on a routine basis can prevent skin from drying, flaking and itching. Try several different products if possible, to find the best texture and formula for your needs.

Oil Skin

If you have oil skin, you might think that your skin is well hydrated. In actual fact, oily skin is one of the major signs of skin dehydration. What happens is your skin counteracts the dryness by producing extra oil to stop the loss of moisture.

Best Foods

There are many different skincare products out in the market for your skin today that it can be quite confusing. One of the best and first ways to treat skin conditions like dehydration is to watch your diet. Nutrition is just as important if not more vital for youthful looking skin. Here are some yummy food types to tuck into for good skin health.

Avocado

The fat in avocado is of the "good" kind. The scrumptious fruit is loaded with unsaturated fats that help boost the plumpness of skin cells, giving your skin a fresh and youthful look. In addition, avocado is rich in vitamins A and C, which are powerful antioxidants. This means they fight the free radicals that are responsible for ageing and many illnesses.

Fish Oil

The Omega 3 fatty acids play an extremely important role for skin as it reduces dryness of the skin and makes it more elastic, keeping wrinkles at bay. Salmon, tuna and sardines are great sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Brazil nuts

These are very good for your skin because they are an excellent source of selenium. Selenium is very important for the elasticity of skin and hair. It also helps to prevent inflammation of the skin.

Berries

Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, all play a significant role in creating collage in the body. Collagen is a protein that connects the skin cells together, making the skin more elastic and smooth.

Blackcurrant's

Important in the prevention of damage done by UV rays, it is a good idea to addd blackcurrant to your daily diet. These tiny fruits are also rich in Vitamin C and in fibre.

START with the BASIC's
Simple steps like a proper cleansing regime can make a world of difference for your skin!

STEP 1: CLEANSE
Find a good, natural cleanser that your skin responds well to and stick with it. Avoid bar soaps or harsh gels that strip moisture off your face. Don't cleanse too often. Once in the morning and once at night will do for your skin type. Always wash off all residue using lukewarm water.

STEP 2: EXFOLIATE
If you start exfoliating your skin properly, you will notice a difference in your skin. Exfoliation get rid of the dead skin cells so that your skin will glow naturally. Dead skin cells cloud your skin and give them a very dull appearance. Make sure you use a very gentle scrub with fine grains and not harsh scrubs that strip your skin of its hydration.

STEP 3: MOISTURE
Every type of skin needs moisturising especially dehydrated skin. Find a moisturiser that works for your skin condition. Dry skin benefit from cream moisturisers that are not too rich and won't clog pores. A great trick is to purchase two moisturisers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection.

STEP 4: APPLY SUNSCREEN
Top skin care experts and dermatologists say that sunscreen is the most important part of your skincare routine. The number one cause of dehydrated and wrinkly skin is sun damage. It is advisable to lather on sunscreen even on a cloudy days and even if you play to stay indoors.

Tips: Never wash your face with water that's too hot or cold as both can cause broken capillaries.

Easy-made Orange Chiffon Cake

2014-05-09T20:45:00.003-07:00

Well, this was my third time attempt baking this chiffon cake. This time will try to make a cake to more fruity taste, so I tried a simple ones & it contained vitamin C, that's Orange! Actually I hate hassle things with difficult steps, but this is really easy to make. How to bake successfully? For me, the difficult part & the most spending time is the egg whites that must be completely whisk until firm peak stage and all sugar must be dissolved. You'll need to whisk probably it takes approximately 5 mins to 10 mins. Let's see how to do it, kindly refer to the recipe & instructions below:

Ingredients:

For Orange Chiffon Cake

- 6 Egg Whites (at room temperature)
- 2.5 grams Cream of Tartar (sifted) (optional)
- 75 grams Caster Sugar
- 5 Egg Yolks
- 75 grams Caster Sugar (additional)
- 100 ml Coconut Milk
- 80 ml Corn Oil
- 80 ml Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (finely grated)
- 150 gram Plain Flour (sifted)
- 7 grams Baking Powder (sifted) (optional, I put few drops of lemon juice to replace it)

For Orange Glaze & Garnish

-160 grams Confectioners Sugar (powdered/icing sugar)
-15-20 ml Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
-Orange Zest (as required)
-Segmented Orange

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (160 degrees fan forced).

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly add the caster sugar a little at a time and whisk until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside.

3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the additional caster sugar until a pale, thick and fluffy mixture is formed.

4. Add the coconut milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, zest, flour and baking powder and whisk until combined.

5. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
6. Pour into a 22cm Angel Cake tin (remember to not grease it, do not use a non-stick tin too).

7. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

8. When the cake is out of the oven, immediately invert the tin and leave the cake in the tin to cool completely on a flat surface (this takes approximately 2 hours).

For the Orange Glaze

1. Mix the sugar and the orange juice in a small mixing jug (or bowl) until a smooth pale glaze forms.

2. When the cake has cooled completely, decorate by glazing the cake with the Orange Glaze, orange segments and zest.

Notes:

Make sure that you have all your ingredients lined up and that you are organised as this helps quicken the process (i.e. measure sugar in two separate bowls so that you can just keep going with the whisking).

Do remember to invert the cake on a flat surface, an uneven surface may result in breakage when the cake "drops" down (it happened to me the first time).

Orange juice freshly squeezed

All ingredients mixed in a baking tin

Bake for 55 mins with 170°C

Orange Chiffon Cake served with mango

My homemade Black Sesame Chiffon Cake

2014-05-06T00:10:00.002-07:00

My second attempt to bake this cake, recipe taken by Christine.

I use less ingredients for 6 inches size only. The actual size should be 8 inches for this baking bowl. So you will see my cake is smaller. Please refer below for recipe of Black Sesame cake:

Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Yield: one 20cm / 8 inch round removable bottom tin

Ingredients:
6 egg whites
60 gm caster sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
80 gm cake flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
25 gm black sesame powder
5 egg yolks
30 gm caster sugar
50 gm extra light olive oil
80 ml milk

Method:

Preheat oven to 170C / 335F.

Use a large clean mixing bowl, without any trace of oil or water, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until bubbles form.

Add the cream of tartar. After mixing well, add the 60 grams of sugar in three batches, about one-third at a time, and beat well between additions. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

Sift the cake flour, baking powder and salt and mix well. Sift in the black sesame powder. Use a spoon to press through the sift if necessary. Combine well.

Whisk the egg yolks with the 30 grams of caster sugar, until the sugar completely dissolves. Stir in the oil, bit by bit, until completely combined. Add the milk and stir well.

Sift the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture, in three batches. Combine well.

Fold-in the beaten egg whites with a spatula.

Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes. After baking the first 15 minutes, if you find the cake surface gets browning, reduce heat to 160C / 320F. Continue to bake until cooked through. A needle comes out clean when inserted in the middle.

Remove the cake from the oven. Invert the pan immediately on a wire rack (I found a flask that perfectly holds my cake pan inverted.) Let it cool completely.

My Hair Colour for CNY 2014

2014-02-09T06:56:00.000-08:00

Red hair for good fortune!

My BonBrow Embroidery Treatment Review

2014-01-17T08:16:00.001-08:00

WooHoo! Chinese New Year is coming soon. I brought my mom to Midvalley to have her eyebrows treatment at Empro. She is really a huge fans of BonBrow. I also did it twice before this since the year of 2011. My mom booked it earlier and in the meantime I decided to have my another BonBrow Embroidery treatment again. I have been informed by the staff that the price has increased a bit, but is great to have 30% discount for over 3 years of my last treatment. If your last treatment is done within 2 years, you'll get 50% discount of your purchase. As I know, the current price for Pre-skilled lecturer is RM 1200 and lecturer is RM 2000. I am a little perfectionism, so I'll only choose for above senior experience. Therefore I decided to take Pre-skilled lecturer as I already spent up all my budget on CNY groceries, new clothes, shoes and so on. Overall I am quite satisfied with it, you may need to communicate with them until you get the ideal shape.

Well, If you are still hesitate about this treatment, I'll suggest you to try out their eyebrows trimming service at RM 15 only. Feel it first before deciding which treatment option is best for you. (Ebrow, Ero, or Bonbrow). The procedure of BonBrow is slightly painful, rating 2 out of 10 because I am sensitive to pain. As for my mom, she gave rating 1 out of 10 only or below than that if you can bear the pain feeling too. If you are very sensitive to pain, I have a small tips for you to reduce the pain, you can consume one or two tablets of Panadol before starting the treatment. It definitely work for me.

The whole procedure from start to finish including discussion, measuring and marking the brow position, trimming the hair, preparing the ink and needles, numbing the brows, retouching both eyebrows only took almost 90 minutes. You can enjoy the foot massage during the procedure, I think the purpose to have foot massage on the massage chair is to distract you from the pain. The professionalism in the effect created and the way that it has completely transformed my appearance and full, well-shaped brows make me look younger and more sophisticated. One thing is If you are too lazy about upkeep, why don't you try to shape your eyebrows with BonBrow and E-liner? Shaping of eyeliner and brow to help open up an lazy eye.

I don't do their E-liner treatment this time, as my colour is still there and of course I have to admitted that it is much painful than eyebrows treatment. Anyhow, I will still consider it if I had more budget as well as be ready to bear the pain. I will most definitely maintain my eyebrows for the rest of my life because of the immaculate outcome it has given. Do check out their website for more info at empro.com.my Happy New Year 2014 with best fortune! Cheers!

My own aftercare for Eyebrows:

Do not wash your eyebrows within 3 days after treatment.
Do not dye, wax, tweeze, or use electrolysis for 2 weeks in your treatment area. You can tweeze outside/around the semi-permanent makeup.
If possible, try to avoid eating seafoods, eggs, and ginger within 3 days
It can take a little time for the eyebrow colour to soften up, and to see how the colour is going to do. Colour will continue to soften over the next few weeks. It will looks very natural in 2-3 weeks. You see another difference around the 7-9 weeks time period. It looks even softer and lighter. There is Free one time touch up after a month.

Before BonBrow treatment

Shaping the eyebrows with pencil

After BonBrow treatment

P/S: I am not affiliated with Empro in any way, I am just a happy customer who love beauty and want to share out my opinions and my eyebrows treatment experiences by their services. Have a Nice Day!

La Gourmet Cookware set

2013-12-10T08:21:00.002-08:00

Christmas gift for myself, this time would be the La Gourmet cookware set. I like this Cook and Pour series set, it's unique pourspout and colander cover allows for easy pouring, straining and helps to avoid spills. The material is made by 18/10 stainless steel from Germany which is suitable for gas, electric, ceramic and induction cookers. The quality is considered good as compared to others brand, thick material and nonstick. By far, this is easy to use and is virtually nonstick though somewhat less effective than true nonstick coatings. I use it on a gas cooktop and it heats up quickly. When, on occasion some food is stuck on a simple soaking in hot water solves the problem and all that is

needed is a kitchen sponge. On occasion, it will stain, just rub some salt with lemon juice using a paper towel and the stains disappear. Another easier way is simply to cook tomato-based dishes and the stains will disappear too. These type pans are easier to keep clean and maintain than any other type I have tried and they cook very well indeed and do not be replaced every year.

I bought this at promotion price, RM299.00 (still have extra 20% discount). So total is RM239.20 only. Worth right? :)

New hair colour 2013

2013-10-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

To have a better luck, first thing to do is to change your hair colour! Yes, it is your colour matters. First at all, you must find out what is your lucky colour of the year. So why is colour? Often, in some cultures, we encounter certain beliefs on colour superstition. People belief that certain colours bring bad luck while others bring good luck. As I know, colours can influence more than ones mood. Each colour has a special significance in attracting, or repelling, the power of the planets.

Colours also affect every movement of our lives although our colour choices are mostly unconscious. Many of us have a favourite colour and often wear clothes of a certain colour. However, these colours that we are attracted to over long periods of time are linked to our personality type, our strengths and weaknesses, as well as indicating our potential in life.

Red is one of my most favourite colours and is my lucky colour too. So I've decided to make a little change on my hairstyles that hope can bring some luck to me. Why Red? The ancients believed that a talisman written in red was double powerful. In China and other parts of the East, no other colour has as much power to bring good luck. The colour red is empowering, stimulant, hot, alert, excitement, attention grabbing, powerful, passion, energetic and symbolises Love and Life. If you feel want to have a change in your life, why don't change your hairstyles first?

Moon cake box from Concorde hotel

2013-09-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

I've got this free gift from a bank by this year. The moon cake has a very luxury packaging and classic China feel. When you look at the box with slightly different view, you can see the 3D image is appearing on the main box. It don't seems can get to buy from outside shopping mall with this design, I saw a different design selling in a super market with same brand. The box seems to be very unique. So I'll have this for my collection. The below picture show the packaging for this year 2013. The box contained 4 different flavours:

White pure lotus single yolks (less sweet and is my most favourite)
Japanese red bean
Pandan pure lotus single yolks
Pure lotus single yolks

Moon cake box from Shangri-la Hotel

2013-09-16T04:51:00.001-07:00

Mid Autumn festival is just around the corner. This is a quite important day to all Chinese cultural. They will get this chance to celebrate the festival with family and friends. BBQ and enjoy to look at the big round moon at this day.

Mooncake is popular at this moment and has various types of flavors available in the market. Currently the best selling mooncake would be the durian taste and hazelnut chocolate mooncake. You will see everywhere is selling all these flavors.There is another new taste which is containing birdnest and custard. I haven't try this out yet, as I not sure what kind of birdnest they put it on.

This time I get to buy durian and yam taste mooncake from Shangri-la hotel. My first time to taste the durian mooncake and it was very sweethen but overall still not bad. And there's also some classic flavors I bought such as double eggs yolk lian yong and red bean. Total price is RM222.00 for two boxes, kinda expensive ya. So what about you? What is your most favorite moon cake?

Hope you enjoy and have a Happy Mid-autumn Festival Day!