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hmm..should i tell u the story bout kidney stones?Originally posted by scorpboi:eat moderately is enough
too much good thing can lead to bad things
hmm...nvm la..better let u experience it 1st -
kidney stones formed in the kidney filtration system due to the pressence of certain chemicals from that veg?? heard kidney stone will damage the nephron n cuz kidney probOriginally posted by alexkusu:hmm..should i tell u the story bout kidney stones?
hmm...nvm la..better let u experience it 1st
anyway i rrarely eat veg so i think will have prob in the long term -
no lerOriginally posted by scorpboi:kidney stones formed in the kidney filtration system due to the pressence of certain chemicals from that veg?? heard kidney stone will damage the nephron n cuz kidney prob
anyway i rrarely eat veg so i think will have prob in the long term
that is boring part
u knw how ur kuku there got sum kinda door? its like a gate..that is why wen u do handstand or wat, ur pee cannot come out..cos the gate is closed ma..
now, wat if the stone stuck at the gate.. u feel like peeing but u cant..cos the gate cant open cos stone stuck there
that will be a problem..cos ur kidney will still produce urine ma..n it builds up...
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oooOriginally posted by alexkusu:no ler
that is boring part
u knw how ur kuku there got sum kinda door? its like a gate..that is why wen u do handstand or wat, ur pee cannot come out..cos the gate is closed ma..
now, wat if the stone stuck at the gate.. u feel like peeing but u cant..cos the gate cant open cos stone stuck there
that will be a problem..cos ur kidney will still produce urine ma..n it builds up...
*to be continued*
u mean the internal n external spincter of the urinary tract
wa
will be very pain
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heh? u actually know sth hor..wonder why i bothered to put in layman terms..maybe for other ppl benefitOriginally posted by scorpboi:ooo
u mean the internal n external spincter of the urinary tract
wa
will be very pain
anyway hor..wen the stone stuck at ur door ah, u need to see doctor. Doc will cut small hole, drain ur urine 1st, then insert this long long long tweezers n retrieve the stone. -
Originally posted by alexkusu:heh? u actually know sth hor..wonder why i bothered to put in layman terms..maybe for other ppl benefit
anyway hor..wen the stone stuck at ur door ah, u need to see doctor. Doc will cut small hole, drain ur urine 1st, then insert this long long long tweezers n retrieve the stone.
icic
if forcefully wants to excrete will cuz bleeding -
if stuck and cant come out..then must surgically remove it....as it cut the whole part off
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Originally posted by alexkusu:if stuck and cant come out..then must surgically remove it....as it cut the whole part off
sad case if happens
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Witch's Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Butter softened
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Cream the sugars, oil and shortening.
Beat the eggs well and add with the soda, flour and cream of tartar to the sugar mix.
Mix well. Mix in the vanilla.
Roll into small dough balls.
Place onto cookie sheet and flatten then press into them a star design.
Use a stamp or cookie cutter to make the pattern. Mark deeply so they retain the design.
Bake in preheated oven, 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove and cool on racks.
Merry Meet To All,
This is a very simple 4th recipe i am sharing in here. Ok, Other than its simple & easy to make, I think you might find these to be your favorite sugar cookie!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken b.r.e.a.s.t.s, pounded out thin (i prefer boneless chicken thighs or drumstick meat)
4-6 pieces of ham
4-6 slices of Swiss cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup or any cream soup
1/4 c. milk
Instructions:
Put ham and cheese on chicken.
Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
Place chicken in crockpot so it looks like a triangle /_\ Layer the
rest on top.
Mix soup and milk. Pour over top of chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
Serve over noodles, pasta with the sauce it makes. You can even make baked rice with it.
Merry Meet To All,
This 5th recipe i am sharing in here is my favourite. Ok, this is a easy yet versatile cuisine not just limited your creativity, taste simply delicious!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Samhain Pumpkin Stew
Ingredients:
1 10 - 12 pound pumpkin
2 lb. Beef stew meat
2 tbs. Oil
1 Bell Pepper
1 Onion
4 Medium potatoes
3 Carrots
2 Cloves of Garlic
2 Sticks of Celery
1 15oz. Can of diced tomatoes
2-3 cups Water
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Preparation:
Carve a hole in the top of the pumpkin and remove seeds, and stringy insides.
Set pumpkin aside.
In a dutch oven brown 2 lbs of stew meat in oil.
Add in 1 bell pepper(sliced into inch thick slices), 1 onion (sliced), 4 medium potatoes(cubed), 3 carrots(cubed), 2 cloves of garlic(diced), 2 sticks of celery(sliced), 1 - 15 oz can of diced tomatoes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add 2 - 3 cups of water.
Let simmer for 1 hour.
Place pumpkin in shallow pan, and place stew inside pumpkin.
Brush the outside of the pumpkin with a light coating of oil.
Bake pumpkin and stew at 350 for 2 hours, or until pumpkin is tender.
Serve while hot.
Be sure to get chunks of pumpkin in your stew, as they enhance the flavor of the stew
Merry Meet To All,
This 6th recipe i am sharing in here is a neat way to cook and serve to your guest's delight! As "Samhain" is just around the corner, more commonly known as Halloween, nothing is more apprpriate than this dish. Ok, this is a easy yet versatile cuisine not just limited your creativity, if you prefer Vegertarian can always remove the meat from the recipe, if you don't take beef can always subsitiute it with other meats, Pumpkin Stew baked and served in the pumpkin, simply witchy! Happy Halloween...
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Wah!!! new recipes heheheh can try can try
Eat my cookies and tio my "gong tao"
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The Goddess Speaks ... Lifting the Veil of Depression
by Brigitte Mars
Depression can occur when life isn't going right. Feeling "down" when unhappy in work, relationships, and life situations can happen to anyone.However depression can also be biochemical,and occur regardless of how life is going.Expressing oneself creatively through art,music, writing or dance can be productive ways of letting go of depressing emotions.
Many people are on medication for depression.Even children and pets are given Prozac. In oriental medicine, depression results from stagnation in the Liver system. Anger is said to be the result of Liver energy rising and depression is more of an inward process, where anger is turned against oneself. So rather than taking medication as a first method to improve depression, paying attention to the Liver is important.
How does one's liver get out of balance? Stuffing emotions without expressing them doesn't help. Being unable to express anger, keeps things inside. Eating foods that melt at higher than body temperature, such as margarine and shortening impairs liver function. Even though we may not consciously choose these foods, they are often hidden in bread, cookies, crackers, chips and fried foods. Avoid anything that says hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Cooked oils produce trans fatty acids, which congest the liver and make it work overtime.
Foods that improve liver function, thus benefiting depression include apples, artichokes, barley, beets, and burdock root. Also helpful are. Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, collards, as well as wild greens like lambs quarter, dandelion and malva. Greens are rich in chlorophyll, which improves the quality of blood and transports oxygen to the brain. Sea vegetables like kelp, dulse and wakame can be added to soups and stews and are so nutrient rich, they improve a sluggish metabolism. The sour flavor is especially cleansing to the liver. Adding the juice of one half lemon to glasses of water helps to stimulate liver function.
Food allergies can cause swelling and aggravate physical and mental conditions. Get tested test for food allergies. It can be insightful to keep a food journal for several weeks and also note how you feel on those days. Allergies sometimes affect people several days after consumption. One can be allergic to anything, but the most common culprits are wheat, dairy products, eggs, wheat, corn, soy, tomatoes, citrus, sugar, yeast and peanuts. Yeast overgrowth can get out of hand and be further aggravated by eating sugars, juices and breads. Medications such as antibiotics, birth control pills, pain remedies and tranquilizers can cause chemical changes that deplete brain amines, which can lead to depression. Herbs can sometimes provide alternatives to these drugs. Be on the lookout for environmental factors polluting the air and body such as formaldehyde, carpet glue or leaky gas from stoves. Make your work and living space as healthful as possible.
Keep blood sugar levels stable. Skipping meals or binging on sweets, including fruit juices can leave one emotionally vulnerable, depressed and lethargic. Factors that often accompany depression include low blood pressure, low thyroid function and poor adrenal function.
Shallow breathing, poor posture and lack of fresh air all contribute to our brain lacking in oxygen, and thus vitality. Smoking impairs the ability to breathe in deeply. Yoga, t'ai chi and walking in fresh air are all ways to take more oxygen into your system. Exercise wakes up the body and stimulates endorphin production. Though exercise may not cure depression, a lack of exercise can be a contributing factor in being depressed.
There are many herbs that benefit depression.
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) improves liver function by stimulating bile production.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) helps the brain utilize oxygen better, increases cellular glucose uptake and improves neural transmission.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) helps calm anxiety. German studies show that it calms the portion of the brain that governs autonomic nervous system, and thus protects the brain from excessive external stimuli.
Licorice root (Glyccyrrhiza glabra) helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
Oatsraw and spikelets (Avena sativa) is highly nutritive and supportive of the nervous system. It is an antidepressant and cerebral tonic.
St. JohnÂ’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) inhibits both A and B monoamine oxidase, thus slowing down the breakdown of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin. It is rich in brain enhancing flavonoids and amino acids such as glutamine and lysine.
Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) helps one better cope with stress and improves mental alertness.
Combinations of herbs are available in tea or tincture form. The tea is taken three times daily and the extract is taken a dropperful in a bit of water 4 times daily. Do not mix herbs with pharmaceutical medications when treating depression. Consult with a health care provider before ceasing medication.
Essential oils, can be a way to lift depression temporarily. The nasal cavities are in close proximity to the brain and aromatherapy can open neural pathways that have a beneficial affect on the physical and mental body. Essential oils that can help alleviate depression include basil, cinnamon, coriander, lavender, jasmine, and melissa, neroli, patchouli, peppermint, rose, sandalwood, thyme and ylang ylang. The simplest method is to take ten deep inhalations directly from the bottle. Essential oils can also be added to the bath, after filling the tub, in dosages of seven to ten drops. Pull the shower curtain closed to help retain the fragrance. Also helpful is to create a mist spray that you can blast yourself with when needing to be energized and uplifted. To make an uplifting spray, take a 4 ounce empty mister bottle, add 1 teaspoon of brandy to disperse the oils, add about 135 drops of a combination of anti depressive essential oil and fill the mister with spring water. Be sure to use only pure essential oils and always dilute them appropriately before applying to the skin.
Humans are affected by light. which enters the retina and travels to the hypothalamus and pineal gland. Fluorescent lighting doesn't give full spectrum light. Spending some time outdoors each day, without glasses or contact lenses. Some have found that replacing fluorescent fixtures with full spectrum lights can improve their moods.
When depressed it is important to choose at least ten activities to do on a daily basis. Write down goals. They may be as simple as getting dressed and making the bed. Doing them all will give you a sense of accomplishment.Delight your senses as best you can with color, beauty, aroma, flowers and music. Coming home to a dirty or dingy living space will dampen anyone's spirits. Do what you can to brighten where you live. Clutter can make one feel overwhelmed and confused.Wear clothes that had splashes of color (such as scarlets, oranges and hot pink to elevate moods.
One of the most difficult aspects of depression is getting motivated enough to do something about it. Some people may need to be on medication (but not at the same time as using herbs) to cope with depression. A wise person will use their time on medication to learn healthier eating, create a more beautiful living space and get counseling. -
I just noticed this thread... Hmmm...
Men who can cook...
I like...
and... ahem
Health discussion.
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Samhain Recipes
PUMPKIN BARS (Ancestor cakes for Samhain)
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1 16oz can pumpkin, solid pack
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2tsp. Cinnamon
1tsp. Salt
1tsp. Baking soda
Preparation:
In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin; beat until light and
fluffy. Stir dry ingredients together and slowly add to egg mixture.
Continue beating until smooth. Pour into an un greased jelly roll pan.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING for Pumpkin Bars (Optional)
Ingredients & Preparation:
Beat ½ cups butter & 1 pkg.(3oz) cream cheese,
Add 2tsp.vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
A few drops of milk may be necessary
To get spreading consistency
Old fashioned cookie sheet)
and bake at 350% for 25-30 min. Frost when cool.
Use cream cheese frosting:
Merry Meet To All,
This 7th recipe i am sharing in here & next will all be for Samhain as its also know as Witch's New Year. This is excellent for Ancestral Rites as offerings, simply witchy! Happy Halloween...
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Any simple soup recipe?
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INDESCRIBABLY DELICIOUS BANANA BREAD
Ingredients:
1 cup butter (I use real butter not margarine)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
4 or 5 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 Tablespoons buttermilk
2 cups self rising flour, sifted (Be sure to do this)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees celcius;. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, vanilla and buttermilk.
Mix and beat well until blended.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick
comes out clean when inserted in middle. COOL.
Topping (Optional)
Ingredients & Preparation:
6 Tablespoons REAL butter
10 Tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
5 Tablespoons sweet milk
1 cup or more chopped pecans( I used 1 1/2 cups)
Melt butter in saucepan, add sugar and milk. Cook until very syrupy.
Remove from heat and add pecans. Spread over top of loaves. Be sure
to spread to edges. Put under broiler until bubbly and brown. WATCH
CLOSELY so it don't burn.
Merry Meet To All,
This 8th recipe i am sharing in here. This is INDESCRIBABLY DELICIOUS!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
i always see many recipes here but always forget to try them out. haha
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new recipe availabe
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got fried scorpions?Originally posted by scorpboi:new recipe availabe -
i m sure there isOriginally posted by waliao:got fried scorpions?
very nutritous also
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The recipes are getting more and more exotic huh?Originally posted by scorpboi:i m sure there is
very nutritous also -
Originally posted by Karkadann:The recipes are getting more and more exotic huh?
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The more i read the more hungry i get. Ahhhhh..... tempting
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Originally posted by marzguy:
Maybe we should get Oceanos to cook for us one of these days..... heard he is quite a cook.
[b]The more i read the more hungry i get. Ahhhhh..... tempting [/b]