【食用油熱量表】

油類是最高熱量食物，必須節制食用
種類
單位
重量
熱量
奶油
15ml
14g
100卡
豬油
15ml
13g
115卡
人造奶油
15ml
14g
100卡
玉米油
15ml
14g
120卡
橄欖油
15ml
14g
120卡
花生油
15ml
14g
120卡
大豆油
15ml
14g
120卡
葵花油
15ml
14g
120卡

【魚蝦、肉類熱量表】

魚、蝦等海鮮類的熱量較低，肉類去皮後可減少很多不必要的熱量
種類
單位
重量
熱量
炸蝦
-
100g
224卡
鮪魚罐頭
-
100g
200卡
培根
2片
15g
85卡
切牛肉-帶肥肉(煎)
-
85g
245卡
切牛肉-去肥肉(煎)
-
72g
140卡
牛肉-肥肉多(烤)
1片
85g
375卡
牛肉-肥肉少(烤)
1片
85g
165卡
沙朗牛排-帶肥肉
1片
85g
330卡
沙朗牛排-去肥肉
1片
56g
115卡
牛排-帶肥肉
1片
85g
220卡
牛排-去肥肉
1片
68g
130卡
炒牛肉片
1片
250g
300卡
羊腿肉-帶肥肉
4片
85g
235卡
羊腿肉-去肥肉
1片
71g
130卡
豬火腿-帶肥肉
1片
85g
245卡
豬排-帶肥肉
1片
78g
305卡
豬排-去肥肉
1片
56g
150卡
香腸
1片
100g
320卡
雞胸肉-去骨
1片
79g
160卡
雞腿肉-去骨
1片
76g
180卡

【水果類的熱量】

水果是纖維的重要來源，但甜味水果糖份高，因此熱量也高，必須限量吃
種類
單位
熱量
蘋果(中)
1個
55卡
柳橙(中)
1個
50卡
芭蕉
1根
40卡
荔枝
4粒
45卡
櫻桃
20粒
50卡
葡萄柚
1個
40卡
楊桃
1個
55卡
雪梨
1個
45卡
鳳梨
1片(120g)
50卡
西瓜
1片(240g)
40卡
哈密瓜
1片(240g)
60卡
奇異果
2個
60卡
杏梅
1個
45卡
桃子
1個
45卡
芒果
1個
100卡

【蔬菜熱量表】

蔬菜類熱量低，只要不油炒，可不限量吃到飽，是纖維的主要來源
種類
單位
重量
熱量
蘆筍
1杯
145g
30卡
豆芽菜
1杯
125g
35卡
芥藍
1棵
180g
45卡
包心菜芽
1杯
155g
55卡
包心菜
1杯
145g
30卡
胡蘿蔔
1條
72g
30卡
花菜
1杯
125g
30卡
芹菜
1條
40g
5卡
玉米
1穗
140g
70卡
黃瓜
6片
28g
5卡
香菇
1杯
70g
20卡
芥菜
1杯
140g
30卡
洋蔥
1杯
210g
60卡
青豆
1杯
170g
150卡
青椒
1個
74g
15卡
馬鈴薯
1個
156g
145卡
菠菜
1杯
180g
40卡
番薯
1個
114g
160卡
蕃茄
1個
135g
25卡
雪菜
-
100g
60卡
竹筍
-
100g
40卡
A 菜
-
100g
40卡
菜心
-
100g
40卡
白菜
-
100g
40卡
豆苗
-
100g
40卡
絲瓜
-
100g
40卡
大蒜
-
100g
40卡
生菜
-
100g
40卡
南瓜
-
100g
40卡
莧菜
-
100g
40卡
冬瓜
-
100g
40卡

【五榖熱量表】

種類
單位
重量
熱量
白米飯
1碗
205g
225卡
意大利肉醬麵
1份
248g
330卡
白麵包
1片
25g
75卡
全麥麵包
1片
25g
65卡
花生醬
1湯匙
16g
95卡
果醬
1湯匙
18g
50卡
麵線
1碗
100g
330卡
玉米
1碗
100g
346卡
燕麥
1碗
100g
389卡
速食麵
1包
100g
470卡
玉米喜瑞爾(熱食)
1杯
245g
125卡
燕麥喜瑞爾(熱食)
1杯
240g
130卡
全麥喜瑞爾(熱食)
1杯
245g
110卡
玉米片喜瑞爾(即食)
1杯
25g
95卡
燕麥片喜瑞爾(即食)
1杯
25g
100卡

Take time to appreciate what you

On the last day before Christmas, I hurried to go to
the supermarket to buy the remaining of the gift I didn't
manage to buy earlier.
When I saw all the people there, I started to
complain to myself,"It is going to take forever here and I still have
so
many other places to go.
Christmas really is getting more and more annoying
every year. How I wish I could just lie down, go to sleep and only
wake
up after it..."

None theless, I made my way to the toy section, and
there I started to curse the prices, wondering if after all kids
> really
play with such expensive toys.
>
> While looking in the toy section, I noticed a small
> boy of about 5
> years old, pressing a doll against his chest.
> He kept on touching the hair of the doll and looked
> so sad. I
> wondered who was this doll for. Then the little boy
> turned to the old
> woman next to him, "Granny, are you sure I don't have
> enough money?"
>
> The old lady replied, "You know that you don't have
> enough money to buy this doll, my dear."
> Then she asked him to stay here for 5 minutes while
> she went to look around. She left quickly.
>
> The little boy was still holding the doll in his
> hand.
>
> Finally, I started to walk toward him and I asked him
> who did he want to give this doll to.
> "It is the doll that my sister loved most and wanted
> so much for this Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would
> bring it to her."
>
> I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus will bring it
> to her, after all, and not to worry.
>
> But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa Claus can not
> bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my
> mother so that she can give it to her when she goes there." His eyes
> were so
> sad while saying this. "My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says
> that Mummy will also go to see God very soon, so I thought that she
> could bring the doll with her to give it to my sister."
>
> My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at
> me and said, "I told daddy to tell mummy not to go yet. I asked him
> to wait until I come back from the supermarket."
>
> Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he
> was laughing. He then told me, "I also want mummy to take this photo
> with her so that she will not forget me." I love my mummy and I wish
> she doesn't have to leave me but daddy says that she has to go to be
> with my little sister."
> Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very
> quietly.
> I quickly reached for my wallet and took a few notes
> and said to the
> boy, "What if we checked again, just in case if you
> have enough
> money?"
> "Ok," he said. "I hope that I have enough."
> I added some of my money to his without him seeing
> and we started to
> count it. There was enough for the doll, and even
> some spare money.
> The little boy said, "Thank you God for giving me
> enough money."
>
> Then he looked at me and added, "I asked yesterday
> before I slept for
> God to make sure I have enough money to buy this doll
&g t; so that mummy
> can give it to my sister. He heard me." "I also
> wanted to have enough
> money to buy a white rose for my mummy, but I didn't
> dare to ask God
> too much. But He gave me enoug h to buy the doll and
> the white rose."
> "You know, my mummy loves white rose."
> A few minutes later, the old lady came again and I
> left with my
> trolley. I finished my shopping in a totally
> different state from when
> I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my
> mind.
>
> Then I remembered a local newspaper article 2 days
> ago, which mentioned of a drunk man in a truck who hit a car
> where there was one
> young lady and a little girl. The little girl died
> right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family
> had
> to decide whether
> to pull the plug on the life-assisting machine,
> because the young lady
> w ou ld not be able to get out of the coma.
> Was this the family of the little boy?
> Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I
> read in the
> newspaper that the young lady had passed away.
> I couldn't stop myself and went to buy a bunch of
> white roses and I
> went to the mortuary where the body of the young
> woman was exposed for
> people to see and make last wish before burial.
>
> She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful
> white rose in her
> hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll
> placed over her
> chest.
>
> I left the place crying, feeling that my life had
> been changed forever. The love that this little boy had for his
> mother and his sister is still, to that day, hard to imagine. And in
> a fraction of a second, a drunk man had taken all this away from him.

Feng Shui Hut

鼠 Rat Born in: 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Personality
Charming and humourous, honest and meticulous. Although they can give good advice, they cannot necessarily decide for themselves. May be power hungry, petty or greedy, Bright, sociable and highly ambitious. A true opportunist to reach the target. Passionate and good to her lover. Yet likes to gamble and spend lavishly.
The charm of the Rat personality is as universally known and loved as the Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse. He could be forthright and honest but in such a disarming manner that you find yourself at a disadvantage.
Remarkably easy to get along with, hard working and thrifty, he will be generous only to those he is inordinately fond of, so if you get an expensive gift from him, you should certainly rate yourself high in his esteem. However, in spite of his penny-pinching ways, he will never be found wanting for admirers as he emits such fantastic appeal.
The Rat likes: bargains, Negotiation, Winning, Trust and Gambling.
The Rat dislike: Boredom, Timetable, Poverty, Loneliness and Reprimands.

Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast
A Rat in the year of Dog should only work hard and wait for an improvement in the unfavourable luck. You could try to set up business and seize the best opportunity for its development. Do not overwork as it may harm your health. In view of the unstable emotional luck, show more concern towards your spouse.
Health
Being in the unfavourable health, you must not overwork. Be careful of the relapse of old illness and get immediate medical treatment if you feel unwell. Health luck will worsen in April and the second half of the year.
Career
You will make some profit from your business. For the working class, good relationships with the superiors will certainly help in your promotion. In trade, mutual trust between the business partners is essential.
Love
The unfavourable health and wealth luck will make you moody. Married couples should show more concern with each other. The quarrels between lovers will be solved amicably.
Wealth
No heavy investments or risky means for fast profit is encouraged. Handle your finance carefully. Do not act as guarantor or borrow money.


牛 Ox Born in: 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997
Personality Intelligent and self-confident. Patient and methodical, helpful and hardworking. Although they might appear rigid and slow, a kind and active mind is beneath. A Natural born under works systematically, the Ox is responsible for family and believes in authority but is sometimes too stubborn and traditional. The Ox or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person born during this year will be dependable, calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, he sticks to routine and conventions. Although he is generally fair-minded and a good listener, it is difficult to make him change his views as he is stubborn and often has strong prejudices. Still, because of his steady and trustworthy character, the Ox person will be entrusted with positions of authority and responsibility. He will not fall short where duty calls. As a matter of fact, he should be careful not to get carried away. The Ox likes: Tradition, Appreciation, Organisation, Sobriety and Routine The Ox dislike: Gimmicks, Parties, Gossip, Laziness and Being Teased

Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast Being ruled by the outspoken and invariable character, the Ox is easily disturbed over small matters. You may fall into the traps of people whom you trust. In the year of the Dog, it is more favourable to males than to females. Health luck is moderate. Your career luck will be very smooth without any obstacles and will bring prosperity. However, businessmen should be alert of vile person’s pitfalls and must not act as guarantor and stay away from others affairs. Take precaution of the attack of cold or epidemic disease. Married couples will enjoy a very sweet conjugal love.

Health
The health of the Ox is not so good, particularly the females, due to their weakness resistance. Take the necessary health protection. Should any old illness relapse, go for medical treatment immediately. Young Ox should keep away from smoking and wine completely. Take care of traffic safety.

Career
Career and work are very good without obstructions but you must not trust people easily to avoid being conned. It is not advisable for employees to change job this year.

Love
Married couples will enjoy their conjugal life even better than ever. However, they should be careful of involvement of a third party which will damage their happy family. Lovers may proceed with their marriage plan. Wealth You will make considerable income. Perhaps you can allocate a little part of the finance for a more comfortable living environment and keep the rest as reserve fund for business expansions.



虎 Tiger Born in: 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Personality
Courageous, active, and self-assured, a natural leader, passionate and independent. Possibly restless especially if born at night. Rebellious and dynamic. A warrior and center of attention. Quick tempered but considerate. Affectionate but careless. A roaring success awaits the Tiger.
In the East, the Tiger symbolizes power, passion and daring. A rebellious, colorful and unpredictable character, he commands awe and respect from all quarters. This fearless and fiery fighter is revered as the sign that wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts.
The Tiger is a fortunate person to have around provided you are prepared for all the activity that comes along with his dynamic personality. The impulsiveness and vivacity of the Tiger person are contagious. His vigor and love of life are stimulating. He will arouse every sort of emotion in people except indifference. In short, the captivating tiger loves being the center of attention.
The Tiger likes: Changes, New experiences, Flattery, Surprises, Quality and Parties.
The Tiger dislike: Boredom, Criticism, Ignorance, Responsibility, Laws and Slowness.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast
Luck in 2006 for the Tiger will be moderate. Seize the best opportunity and give full play to your talents to achieve great success. However, people are sick of your arrogance. Unless you change this attitude and be modest to other, you will be left alone and helpless. Be careful of water danger and twisting injury. The good wealth luck permits of property investment. Try your best to mediate your family problems.
Health
There should be no problem with your health in year 2006, but control smoking and drinking as well as sex. Be careful of water danger and beware of injuries of twisting or sharp objects in February and August.
Career
Tiger will have plenty of opportunities to show their talents. Students will achieve excellent results from hard work. Avoid politics so as to achieve a smooth career development. Do things legally, take precaution of business swindles and do not take any risky speculation.
Love
Under unstable emotional luck, your frequent social entertainments may create resentment of your spouse, to whom you must show more concern. Lovers should not quarrel too often as it may leads to seperation.

Wealth
No windfalls will be expected apart from the considerable normal income. Do not attempt any risky act to avoid lawsuits though this year of the Dog is good for the Tiger to make diversified investments.


兔 Rabbit Born in: 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Personality
Peace loving, impeccable manners in the pursuit of a good life, intelligent in business with creative mind but sometimes moody and indifferent.
A person born in the year of the Rabbit possesses one of the most fortunate of the twelve animal signs. The Rabbit, or Hare as he is referred to in Chinese mythology, is the emblem of longevity and is said to derive his essence from the Moon.
The rabbit symbolizes graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness and sensitivity to beauty. His soft speech and graceful nimble ways embody all the desirable traits of a successful diplomat or seasoned politician.
Likewise, a person born under this sign will lead a tranquil life, enjoying peace, quiet and congenial environment. He is reserved and artistic and possesses good judgment. His thoroughness will also make him a good scholar. He will shine in the fields of law, politics and government.
The Rabbit likes: The arts, Comfort, Secrets, Riddles and Intrigue.
The Rabbit dislike: Decisions, Violence, Criticism, Untidiness and Dirtiness.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast
The obstructions in the career luck in 2005 shall bring forward to 2005 and still do not permit heavy investment. Fortunately, the lucky stars and the persons of eminence appear and help solve the problems encountered. You are advised to keep calm and close communication with your superiors and colleagues for career development. Take note of food hygiene and maintain sleeping habits. Young people should not involve in other’s disputes. Handle your finance with care.
Health
General, health is quite good but beware of epidemic disease and respiration or intestinal illness. Second half of the year will like bring problem to your health.
Career
Under the shinning of lucky stars in year 2006, career development will be carried out smoothly. Yet, you should still be prepare for any obstacles ahead and be alert of the changing situation. It is prospective for the young to go for business with the help of eminent persons. Employees must keep close communication with their superiors and colleagues for gossips and disputes.

Love Married couples should be tolerant to each other to avoid the intrusion of a third party that will destroy your family harmony. Lovers are advised not to have cold wars as this may lead to break-off. Wealth You need to plan properly in handling finance and control spending. Do not attempt any risky speculation. Be careful in dealing with your finance in the second half of the year.



龙 Dragon Born in: 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Personality
Magical, shrewd, intuitive, artistic and very lucky. Alternately, can be stubborn, irritable and impulsive. Can also be rather worldly and hard to get close to. Full of vitality, self assured, bright and master of success. Somewhat proud and quick-tempered, the Dragon personality is always attractive.
The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon person is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. To him life is a blaze of colors and he is constantly on the go. Egotistical, eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical or terribly demanding and unreasonable, he is still never without a band of admirers. Proud, aristocratic and very direct, the Dragon-born establishes his ideals early in life and demands the same high standards and perfection from others that he has for himself.
The powerful Dragon is difficult to contest, at times even impossible. He tends to intimidate those who dare challenge him. An angry, spurned Dragon could be like the big bad wolf at your door. He'll huff and he'll puff until he blows your house down.
In spite of his volcano of emotions, the Dragon cannot be said to be sentimental, sensitive or very romantic. He takes love and adulation for granted: they are his just due. But while he maybe stubborn, irrational and overbearing when irked, the Dragon can forgive you the moment he gets over his outbursts. And since things are supposed to work both ways, he expects your forgiveness for his errors, too.
The Dragon likes: Festivals, Control, Wealth, Comfort, Concerts, Antique and Decadence.
The Dragon dislikes: Boredom, Cold, Dullness, Hunger, Hypocrisy and Quietness.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast
Dragon will be in conflict with Tai Sui in year 2006. The assembly of so many unfortunate stars will definitely bring low luck. The only thing you should do is to keep calm and be patient in your doings and wait for a breakthrough of the difficult situation. Beware of injury or traffic accident.
Financial problems may arise and you should save some money for rainy days. You will have to solve certain family disputes and treasure the conjugal relationship with your spouse.
Health
Health is quite moderate but may get worst in February, April and second half of the year when accident will easily happen. Do some exercise and control your diet. Take care of the aged members in the family.


Career
Due to the low luck brought by the unfavourable stars, you will encounter obstructions to your career and work. Keep calm and patient in dealing with matters. Businessmen are advised to do things step by step and do not involve in illegal transaction for quick money.
Love
Young Dragons are not encourage to start a relationship in early age. Married couples should show concern to their family members. Be careful of ex-martial affair which will ruin the family. The singles should handle emotional problems with care.
Wealth
You will have steady income but be careful in handling your finance in order not to be in debt. Do not attempt any investment in September.


蛇 Snake Born in: 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Personality
Philosophical, wise , calm and understanding, though often fickle or self-indulgent. Elegant to the point of being ostentatious. Can behave selfishly if crossed. A Snake lady is also charming in personality and elegant in dress. She is receptive and a deep thinker and likes to judge by intuition. She is fortunate in wealth through her life.
Philosopher, theologian, political wizard, wily financier - the Snake person is the deepest thinker and enigma of the Chinese cycle. He is endowed with an inborn wisdom of his very own; a mystic in his own right. Graceful and soft-spoken, he loves good books, food, music, the theater; he will gravitate toward all the finer things in life. The most beautiful women and powerful men tend to be born under this sign. So if you are one of the Snake people, you are in good company.
A person of this sign generally relies on his own judgment and does not communicate well with others. He can deeply religious or psychic, or on the other hand, totally hedonistic. Either way, he trusts his own vibrations rather than outside advice. More often than not...he will be right.
The Snake likes: Mystery, Books, Extravagance, Warmth, Organising, Pets and Good Food
The Snake dislike: Surprises, Cold, Lending Money, Crowds, Vulgarity, Noise and Discomfort.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast
In the excellent luck brought by the lucky stars, you will carry out your work smoothly and have lots of opportunities for career developments and investments. Also, under the influence of the stars, plus their hard work, students will achieve excellent results. To maintain good healt, you must not indulge in sexual lusts and minimize smoking and drinking. You must take precaution of business swindles.
Health
Do not indulge in drinking ad sex in your social entertainments but take more time to rest. Be careful of twisting injury. Arrange for prompt medical treatment of your spouse’s sickness.
Career
The shine of the assembled favourable stars will bring a greater career luck. This is the best time for carrying out business and investments. With their creative ideas, intelligence and hard work, teenagers will ascertain of excellent results. For the young Snake who long for further overseas studies will have their wish accomplished.


Love
Married couples will enjoy their conjugal love. Show more concern to your spouse for even better relationship. There may be good news from the lovers in the second half of the year. Young Snake should make gradual emotional progress.
Wealth
Under excellent wealth luck, there are good prospects for investment provided you have a proper planning and make the right choice. Handle your finance carefully and control spending.



馬 Horse Born in: 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Personality
Cheerful, quick-witted and popular. With a happy outlook, independent, subjective and self-centered. She is also good at handling wealth.
A person born in this year is said to be cheerful, popular and quick- witted. He has raw sex appeal rather than straight good looks. Earthy and warmly appealing, he is very perceptive and talkative. His changeable nature may lead him to be hot-tempered, rash and headstrong at times. The unpredictable- able horse will fall in love easily and fall out of love just as easily.
In most cases the Horse will leave home early. If not, his independent spirit will goad him to start working or to take up some career at an early age. An adventurer at heart, still he is noted for his keen mind and ability to manage money. Self-reliant, vivacious, energetic, impetuous and even brash, the Horse is a showy dresser, partial to bright colors and striking designs to the point of being gaudy on occasion.
The horse loves exercise both physical and mental. You can spot him by his rapid but graceful body movements, his animated reflexes and fast way of speaking. He responds quickly and can make snap decisions. His mind works at remarkable speed and whatever he may lack in stability and perseverance, he will certainly make up for by being open-minded and flexible. Basically, he is a nonconformist.
The Horse likes: Riddles, Eat in Restaurants, Compliments, Conversation, Challenges and Kindness.
The Horse dislikes: Violence, Cold, Cheating, Noise, Bad Food and Lateness.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast Horse may encounter setback in year 2006. With your high caliber, you will have all your undertakings successfully carried out except that you should take preliminary precaution of the disturbance of mean persons. Wealth will come from all sources. However, you must not act as guarantor or allow any loan arrangement. Sudden changes may happen to those born in 1978.
Health
Control smoking and drinking. Be careful of the respiratory or intestinal ailments. Youngster must avoid bad influence.
Career Any setbacks or obstructions will be likely caused by vile people, therefore judge people wisely. Do not overtrust people and deal with your finance personally. Keep good relationships with your subordinates in order to achieve better performance.

Love In the year of gossips and disputes, vile person will cause damages to lovers and married people. Be tolerant and mediate the problems with your spouse. Wealth Wealth may not be so good as it may appear. Make some savings and control your spending. Special strategies are necessary in the competitive business. Little windfalls may be expected, especially for those born in 1930 and 1966. Best wealth luck will be in lunar months of January, April, May September and November during which considerable income will be expected. Apart from making some savings, you are advised to allocated a part towards charitable contributions.



羊 Goat Born in: 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Personality
Intelligent with a mind for business. She has artistic inclination who tend to be pessimistic. Good natured and generous but can be undisciplined and irresponsible. May have somewhat antisocial tendencies. The Sheep is also indecisive and too passive. Yet she has fantastic luck in her life.
This is the most feminine sign of the zodiac. A person of the Sheep year is called the Good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. He is likely to be mild-mannered, even shy. At his best, he is artistic, fashionable and a creative worker. At his worst, he tends to be easily overcome by his emotions, pessimistic and withdrawn.
The Sheep is known for his gentle and compassionate ways. He can forgive easily and be understanding about others faults. He dislikes strict schedules and cannot take too much discipline or criticism. Fond of children and animals, he is close to nature and a general homebody. The Sheep is apt to mother or even smother the objects of his affections. He is possessed by varying moods and finds it impossible to work under pressure. He also finds it difficult to be objective.
The Goat likes: Pleasure, Culture, Harmony, Space, Literature, Quiet, Freedom and Wit
The Goat dislikes: Noise, War, Paperwork, Beggar, Politics, Bills and Inelegance.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast Shining stars will bring very good luck in your career and investments. Youngster should not be proud to avoid making enemies. Perhaps businessmen should consider oversea markets. Employees need to be careful not to make mistakes in documents. Avoid drinking. Both wealth and windfalls luck is very good. Emotionally, you will enjoy a very sweet and happy life.
Health
The Goat may be inclined in drinking and sex which must be controlled. Diet control is important to the aged especially those with ulcer sickness.
Career In the best career luck, everything will go on smoothly-particularly your business expansions, in spite of so many competitors. But you must plan strategies in preparation for an occasional change in situation. For employees, any change of job or transfer of position will be in good prospects.

Love
Love luck is good. To maintain the conjugal love of the married couples is by means of mutual trust and understanding and they should not be ruined by rumours. Wealth Both wealth and windfalls luck are very good. You must not spend extravagantly and be prepared for the down times. Beware of thefts. Make donation if possible.


猴 Monkey Born in: 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Personality
Lively, witty, inventive and intelligent, a fast learner with good memory. Good at problem solving but can be too clever and become lazy, opportunistic and manipulative. They also know social skills well but can be selfish and egoistic. Also unbeatable in terms of talent and wealth.
Of all the animals in the lunar cycle, the Monkey bears the closest resemblance to the Naked Ape himself, Man. It is therefore no wonder that it should be he who will inherit most of man's intelligence as well as his capacity for deceit.
The Monkey is the sign of the inventor, the improvisor, and the motivator in the Chinese zodiac; a charlatan capable of drawing everyone to him with his intimate guile and charm. Being the quick-witted genius of the cycle, he is clever, flexible and innovative. The monkey can solve intricate problems with ease and will be a very fast learner. He can master anything under the sign and usually has the aptitude for being a good linguist. A person born in this year will be successful at whatever he chooses to do. No challenge will be too great for him.
The Monkey likes: Risks, Cooking, Travel, Jokes, Intrigue, Flamboyance and Sunshine.
The Monkey dislikes: Organisation, Illness, Convention, quietness, Responsibility and Failure.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast Luck is very unstable in year 2006 for the Monkeys. The presence of so many unfavourable stars and the downcast career luck will make you unable to give full play to your capability. Keep calm and be realistic in your doings. Perhaps you can learn and strengthen your knowledge of other skills for a break through of the preadolescents. Take health protection of your unfavourable health. Beware og injuries and be cautions when driving.
The faint wealth luck will bring you steady income but not windfalls. Do not attempt any risky speculation. Handle your finance carefully and ensure of a well-balance income and expenditure. Pay attention to your emotional relationship with family members.
Health
Health is not so good in year 2006. The Monkey will get sick easily due o the weak resistance and sentimental moods. Be cheerful and take rest.


Career Under unstable career luck and other unexpected complications, you are only to keep calm and pragmatic in dealing with business. Working class needs to absorb other skills to strengthen your superior’s recognition of your work.
Love Control your mood to improve relationship with friends and family. Married couples need to be tolerant to each other. Lovers should also care for each other to avoid misunderstanding. Wealth Saving money to meet extra expenditure. Your expenditure will be higher than the revenues your can generate in year 2006. Take care of your finance in January, February, July and October.


雞 Rooster Born in: 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Personality
Dramatic but a reputable person who works systematically Hardworking, resourceful, talented and confident. Vivacious and popular socially, but may have a tendency to brag insensitively. Outspoken and loves to attract attention. Always take good care of their family and can handle money well.
The Rooster, or Chicken as he is called, is the Don Quixote of the Chinese cycle. The dauntless hero who must look to the earth to survive, he is the most misunderstood and eccentric of all the signs. outwardly, he is the epitome of self-assurance and aggression, but at heart he could be conservative and old-fashioned.
The Rooster-born, especially the men, will be attractive, even dashingly handsome. The princely fowl is radiant and proud of his fine feathers and has an impressive carriage. You don't find any roosters slouching; they strut about with dignity. Even the shyest member of the Rooster family will cut a neat, trim figure and maintain a special bearing wherever he goes.
There are two distinct type of Roosters. The rapid-firing, extremely talkative ones and the deadly solemn observer types with the X-ray vision. both are equally hard to deal with. The Rooster has many outstanding qualities to crow about. He is sharp, neat, precise, organized, decisive, upright, alert, and most direct. He can also be critical to the point of brutality. Don't ever ask him his frank, candid opinion--you may never recover from his comments.
He loves to argue and debate, showing how knowledgeable and smart he is, some- times with little regard of the feelings of others. But when his feathers are ruffled in return, he is insufferable. He isn't cut out to be a diplomat. Situations regarding tact, delicacy and discretion will cramp his style. His way is to go about trying to convert everyone to his way of thinking with a missionary zeal. He shines when he is the center of attraction.
Tremendously imposing as a personality, he could well pursue any career that exposes him to the public eye.
The Rooster likes: Hard works, Fresh Air, Neat but Casual, Challenges, Nature and Control.
The Rooster dislikes: Laziness, Weakness, Technology, Illness, Practical Jokes and politics.
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast This year is the time for the Rooster to shine their career achievements in the prosperous wealth luck. However, even in the presence of lucky stars in the life cycle, their success will still be ruined by their rash, impatience characters and lack of proper planning. Improve this weakness and be cautions in all documents like contracts in order to meet the excellent wealth luck, beware of epidemic or infectious disease. The luck this year is not so favourable to the females "Rooster". There is nothing special in the emotional luck but you may have to spend some money on the health problem.


Health As there is a unfavourable star in your life cycle, take care of health condition. Apart from taking note of food hygiene, do some exercises and take sufficient rest. Career There shows considerable progress and prospective investments in the career development. Ensure of modest attitudes, steady tactics and proper planning. Handle your finance and legal documents personally. Love Generally, emotional luck is not so optimistic. Lovers will have to spend more time in their family life but be careful of the gossips caused by the mean person which may destroy your family bond. Wealth Wealth is very good. Profit will be made from investments and other dealings through proper channel. For the working class, you will receive gratitude apart from salary raise. When helping others, beware of being used by them to avoid financial loss.


狗 Dog Born in: 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Personality
Honest , faithful and possessing deep loyalty and responsibility. Can be magnanimous and prosperous, yet also guarded and defensive, never really relaxed despite outer calm. She has a glib tongue, practical and realistic. The Dog is also trustworthy and generous to people and has a deep sense of justice.
This maybe the most likable sign of all in the Chinese cycle. A person born in the year of the Dog is honest, intelligent and straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for justice and fair play. A dog native is usually animated and attractive and will exude sex appeal. Generally amiable and unpretentious, he will know how to get along with others as he is not too demanding. The egalitarian dog likes to meet others halfway, is always willing to listen to reason and can be counted on to do his share.
For a friend, you must know that whenever you are in trouble, all you have to do is dial D-O-G. For no matter how much he or she complains, scolds, feign indifference, the Dog person cannot ignore a real call for help. At times, the dog protects the interests of others more avidly than his own. The Dog often sticks to his object of affection no matter how unworthy the person is. You don't find a dog leaving home just because he discovers that his master has the proverbial feet of clay. He makes allowances for such frailties and will probably stick it out thick or thin.
The Dog likes: Routine, Challenges, Friends, Presents, Travel, Food, Play and Nature
The Dog dislikes: Mistreatment, Fakes, Discomfort, Rudeness, Dishonesty, Hunger and Anger
Your Luck In Year 2006
Overall Forecast This year is the year of the Dog for those who born in the year of Dog (i.e. the so-called "own life’s year – every 12th year meet) and the presence of so many unfavourable stars in the life cycle will bring obstructions though the career luck shows quite stable. Try not to have dispute with other. Keep calm and patient in your business dealings and watch the changing situation. Pay special attention to those born in 1958. Handle your finance and emotional problems carefully.
Health
The appearance will not looks promising as it will brings not only injuries, accidents but illness. Control smoking and drinking. Take care of elderly and children in your family.


Career Deal with all matters carefully in the typical luck cycle this year. In business, take note of the internal personal disputes though the eminent person may appear and help overcome the difficulty in the second half of the year. Teenagers are to avoid bad company and influences. In the case of work class, improve your personnel relationship for work progress. Love Your unstable moods will be the main course for disputes with people which will only result in you being left alone helpless. Be patient and tolerant in dealing with your partner. Wealth You will have steady income but not any windfall. The unstable wealth luck does not permit of any speculation activity, so do not spend unnecessary. Be careful not to fall into business or sexual traps.


豬 Pig born in: 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 Personality Diligent, courageous and hates quarrels. Sensitive, indulgent and cultured with a streak of earthliness. Can be self-indulgent to the point of gluttony. Can also be insecure. The Pig is also a perfect friend although not a deep thinker and rather materialistic, not good at handling money but fortune is always around her. Sensitive, indulgent and cultured with a streak of earthliness. Can be self-indulgent to the point of gluttony. Can also be insecure. The Pig is also a perfect friend although not a deep thinker and rather materialistic, not good at handling money but fortune is always around her. The Pigs likes: Praise, Health, Diets, Teams, Bath, Comfort, Home, Children and Pets. The Pigs Dislikes: Tiredness, Arguments, Paying Bills, Work, Hunger, Excess, Crime and Concrete. Your Luck In Year 2006 Overall Forecast In year 2006, the Pig shall wipes away all the bad influences of the previous year. This is the best time for you to carry out your projects as planned. Even in the fluctuating wealth luck, you will still manage to make tremendous profits. Working class should not be arrogant over your excellent work performance to invite others’ jealously. Married couples must not involve in irregular affairs. Health is quite moderate. Beware of water danger to children and outdoor accident. Health Do not overwork but take care of your health. Special attention should be drawn to your blood pressure or heart problems. Health will even be less promising during Chinese New Year and at the end of the year. Career The excellent luck will bring you prosperous profits from your well performed business. White collar personnel may be posted to higher position so that you can show out your talent. Love In the good emotional luck you will have better personnel relationship. You will enjoy the conjugal love with your spouse but be careful of the involvement of a third person. Lovers may be in process of forming their own home while the singles may come across with someone of their dream.

Wealth Wealth luck may not be as good as it may look, but you will have steady income. It is advisable to save some money for urgent needs. The wealth luck is more favourable to the working class who may sometimes receive surprise benefits in additional to their salary raise.
Good wealth luck will be expected from beginning of the year but will be down from the middle of the year.

Mechanic Ways To Minimize Auto Repairs

While most people neglect their automobile, the average car life is about 10 years (or 100,000 miles). With proper maintenance, you can double or even triple your car's life. This check list tells you what to do.

A. Every two weeks :
1. Check engine oil. Add oil if needed. Use correct viscosity.
2. Check radiator coolant level. Add water or anti-freeze if necessary.
3. Check paint for deep scratches, chips, rust. Repair any damage.

B. Once a month :
4. Check air pressure in all FIVE tires. Add air if required.
5. Check battery fluid (in UNsealed batteries). Add water if necessary.
6. Check fluid in power-steering pump reservoir. Add fluid if needed.

C. Every 3 months or 3,000 miles (whichever comes first) :
7. Change entire oil.
8. Change oil filter.
9. Check automatic-transmission fluid level and condition. Add additional fluid if necessary.
10. Check all drive belts (fan belts) on engine. Replace any if needed.
11. Adjust drum brakes with manual adjusters.

D. Every 6 months or 6,000 miles :
12. Check carburetor. Replace or make adjustments if necessary.
13. Check pollution-control equipment. Make any adjustments if needed.
14. Replace spark plugs.
15. Check clutch free play. Adjust if required.
16. Check oil in differential and manual transmission. Add oil if needed.
17. Check brake fluid level in master cylinder reservoir. Add brake fluid if necessary.
18. Rotate the tires.
19. Have headlights aimed.
20. Check air condition sight glass (if any). Add refrigerant if required.
21. Lubricate all locks and hinges.
22. Grease all chassis fittings.
23. Wax car body.

E. Every 12 months or 12,000 miles :
24. Inspect brake linings. Replace if necessary.
25. Time for major tune-up. Replace points, plugs, filters plus adjustments to carburetor, ignition system and pollution-control equipment.
26. Repack wheel bearings.
27. Replace all air filters.
28. Replace all fuel filters.
29. Flush radiator and heater core. Replace antifreeze.
30. Have front-end alignment checked and corrected if needed.
31. Replace wind shield wiper blades.
32. Clean crankcase breather cap.
33. Tighten bolts on engine manifolds.
34. Have automatic transmission bands adjusted (if possible).
35. Adjust valve clearance (if required on your car).

F. Every 2 years or 24,000 miles :
36. Replace PCV (positive crankcase ventilating) valve.
37. Bleed brake system and replace brake fluid.
38. Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter.

G. Every 3 years of 30,000 miles :
39. Replace all cooling system and heater hoses.
40. Replace oil in differential and manual transmission.
41. Test ignition cables and replace if needed.

H. Every 50,000 miles :
42. Replace catalytic converter (on cars so equipped).

Samsung Launches 3GB HDD Equipped V7900 for Korea

Today Samsung launched their second hard disk drive equipped mobile phone, the SPH-V7900 for the Korean market. The CDMA EV-DO 3G capable V7900 comes equipped with a 3GB hard disk that can be used for storing photos, movies, or music files.
The V7900 sports a 2 megapixel camera with a 2x optical zoom that is capable of recording MPEG4 video as well as shoot still photos. Photos and videos can be viewed on the device's 262k color QVGA (240x320) LCD display, and MP3/AAC/AAC+ music files can be listened to on the V7900's built in stereo speakers.

In addition to those features, the SPH-V7900 sports USB 2.0 and IrDA connectivity, as well as the ability to provide output to a TV for large screen viewing of photos and movies.
The SPH-V7900 weights about 165g (5.8oz), and measures up at 103mm x 52mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.0" x 1.1") in size. The device is currently available in Korea for about US$700/580EUR. It is not available from Samsung outside of Korea at this point, and the company has not announced any plans to make the phone available elsewhere in the future

別讓七個小細節毀掉你的身體

有些人很注意養生保健，但在生活習慣上卻存在一些誤解，像下面這些“亡羊補牢”的
做法，是為時已晚了，這已經對身體健康造成了影響。


(1)餓了才吃：


生活中許多人不是按時就餐，且有相當一部分人不吃早餐，其理由之一就是“不
餓”。其實，食物在胃內僅停留4－5小時，感到饑餓時胃早已排空。胃黏膜這時會被
胃液“自我消化”，引起胃炎或消化性潰瘍。飲食規律、營養均衡是養生保健必不可少
的物質基礎。粗糧好但不可多食。


(2)渴了才喝：


平時不喝水、口渴時才飲水的人相當多，尤其是青少年和“大忙人”。他們不了解渴了
是體內缺水的反應，這時再補充水分為時已晚。水對人體代謝比食物還重要，生理學
家告訴我們，每個成年人每天需飲水1500毫升左右。晨間或餐前一小時喝一杯水大有
益處，既可洗滌胃腸，又有助於消化，促進食慾。據調查研究，有經常飲水習慣的
人，便秘、尿路結石的患病率明顯低於不常飲水的人。


(3)累了才歇：


許多人誤以為累了是應該休息的信號，其實是身體相當疲勞的“自我感覺”，這時才休
息已為時過晚。過度疲勞容易積勞成疾，降低人體免疫力，使疾病乘虛而入。不論是
腦力還是體力勞動者，在連續工作一段時間後，都要適當的休息或調整。


(4)睏了才睡：


睏倦是大腦相當疲勞的表現，不應該等到這時才去睡覺。按時就寢不僅可以保護大
腦，還能提高睡眠質量，減少失眠。人的一生約有1/3時間是在睡眠中度過的，睡眠
是新陳代謝活動中重要的生理過程。只有養成定時睡覺的習慣，保證每天睡眠時間不
少於7小時，才能維持睡眠中樞生物鐘的正常運轉。


(5)急了才排：


很多人只在便意明顯時才去廁所，甚至有便不解，寧願憋著，這樣對健康極為不
利。大小便在體內停留過久，容易引起便秘或膀胱過度充盈，糞便和尿液內的有毒物
質被人體重吸收，可導致“自身中毒”。因此，應養成按時排便的習慣，尤以晨間最
好，以減少痔瘡、便秘、大腸癌的發病機會。


(6)胖了才減：


隨著生活水平的提高，肥胖患者日逐增加。導致肥胖的原因主要是進食過量，營養過
剩，缺乏運動。而這幾種誘因完全可以在體重超標之前加以預防，如控制飲食，防止
暴飲暴食，調整飲食，加強體育鍛煉。目前市場上還沒有理想的減肥藥，因此，減肥
不如防止肥胖。飯前百步減少脂肪。


(7)病了才治：


疾病應該以防範為主，等疾病上身，已經對身體造成危害。疾病到來時都是有信號
的，比如人們常說的亞健康狀態就是疾病的前奏。平時應該加強鍛煉，提高自身抵禦
疾病的能力，感到身體的亞健康，就要引起注意，要把疾病消滅在萌芽狀態。

Lessons of Life

There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.

The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.

The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come
from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.Moral:Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.

Don't judge life by one difficult season.

Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later

My Son

This is great, take a moment to read it, it will make your day!

The ending will surprise you.

Take my Son

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.

When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.

About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands. He said, "Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art." The young man held out this package. "I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this." The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting.

The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. "Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift." The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.

The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection. On the platform sat the painting of the son.

The auctioneer pounded his gavel. "We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?" There was silence.

Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, "We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one." But the auctioneer persisted. "Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?"

Another voice angrily. "We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Goghs, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids!" But still the auctioneer continued. "The son! The son! Who'll take the son?"
Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. "I'll give $10 for the painting." Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.
"We have $10, who will bid $20?" "Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters." "$10 is the bid, won't someone bid $20?" The crowd was becoming angry.
They didn't want the picture of the son. They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections. The auctioneer pounded the gavel. "Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!" A man sitting on the second row shouted, "Now let's get on with the collection!" The auctioneer laid down his gavel. "I'm sorry, the auction is over." "What about the paintings?" "I am sorry.
When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings. The man who took the son gets everything!"

God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: "The son, the son, who'll take the son?" Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE...THAT'S LOVE

Happy Valentine's Day

For YOU oNLY !





Happy Valentines Day



You're My friend, my companion, through good times and bad my friend, my buddy, through happy and sad, beside me you stand, beside me you walk, you're there to listen, you're there to talk, with happiness, with smiles, with pain and tears, I know you'll be there, throughout the years! You are all good friends to me and I am grateful to you.

More Younger Malaysians Prone To Stroke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysians enter the New Year with a warning that the number of people prone to stroke in this country is alarming and their ages getting younger and younger.

And consultant physiotherapist Dr Balwant Singh Bains, who counts VVIP's and even members of the royalty from the Middle East as among his stroke patients, blames it on the "teh tarik" phenomenon and Malaysia being a very high meat-consuming nation.

"Unless we change our lifestyle, especially the teh tarik culture, the occurrence of stroke in the next coming generation is going to be very, very high indeed," Dr Bains told Bernama.

Expressing concern over the high intake of teh tarik, the main ingredient of which is condensed milk, he said: " Diabetes and high blood pressure are the biggest killers in the country. A person who has diabetes and high blood pressure is like a time-bomb and they are many walking time-bombs in Malaysia waiting to explode anytime".

Dr Bains, who runs physiotherapy clinics for strokees here, reserved some strong words for teh tarik, the condensed milk tea which is arguably the favourite drink of Malaysians judging from the mushrooming of teh tarik stalls in just about every nook and corner of the country.

"Today stroke is taking a very big toll on our society. Malaysia is the only country where condensed milk is highly used in tea-drinking and condensed milk has a very, very high sugar content," he said.

Dr Bains said this was not the case in Thailand and Indonesia, which he described as countries with coffee-minded people who take their coffee without condensed milk.

"But Malaysians are without a doubt the biggest consumers of condensed milk per population in the world....so the incidence of diabetes in this country is quite high.

He said in Malaysia, children were exposed to teh tarik at a very early age and this was "unfortunate".

"So much so that they don't really have a proper breakfast. Malaysians in general, too, at 8 or 9 o'clock are having their teh tarik as the basic thing. Sometimes they even eat white bread spread with condensed milk. Condensed milk is actually a killer," he added.

"That's a very, very sad thing to see, Malaysians starting teh tarik at a very young age and this has become a culture. I would say generally speaking, the level of health consciousness among our people is still very low.

"What we don't have in this country is a tea-pot culture. A tea-pot culture is a culture developed by drinking Chinese tea, for example, or drinking tea or coffee without condensed milk," he said.

Dr Bains said if the people were not educated on the dangers of their existing lifestyle, especially at the school-level, "then we are having a serious problem in our hands".Another factor is the very high meat consumption among Malaysians.

"We are very heavy meat-eaters, no matter what meat you are talking about. Malaysians eat meat practically everyday," he said.Added to this is the high consumption of santan (coconut milk) which is high in cholesterol and which, said Dr Bains, would lead to a lot of other health problems.

Dr Bains, who has a PhD in psychology, also urged the Education Ministry to review the existing approach to physical education and sports in schools.

"Our approach to sports in schools is not matured. Suddenly we have a season for cross-country. No stretching done for the children involved, no pre-conditioning of the children done, many who were not fit to run cross-country had to run long distance.

"We cannot go on like this, because there'll be lots of injuries taking place here, like tearing of ankles and knees. Many children doing cross-country did not even have breakfast," he said.Dr Bains said many teachers undertaking physical education were not trained for the task.

"There's no proper guidance on physical education and I think our approach to sports is still primitive," he said.

Panadol ALERT

Pls take note...

Panadol Extra

Today in the local news paper there is warning not to purchase "Panadol Extra - Batch No.: 050292".

This Panadol shipment has been exposed in the heated area at W/H, if the person takes one capsule it will affect his kidney and may damage it.

Take care.

The original code # is 050208. Please share with everyone you know.

Very Important:
DO NOT take panadol unless you really need it and the pain is too much, because panadol has effects on the liver functions.

早晨水龍頭先要放放水

　　早晨人們起床後的第一件事往往是擰開自來水龍頭洗臉、刷牙、做飯。殊不 知，剛放出來的水中可能隱藏著“健康殺手”。
　　停用一夜的水龍頭及附近水管中的自來水是靜止的，水中的殘留微生物會大量 繁殖，其中可能就有“軍團菌”。1976年，美國一群退伍軍人在費城一家旅館中舉行 年會。會後一個月，與會者中221人得了一種“怪病”，34人相繼死亡。研究證實， 其元兇是存在于水龍頭和水槽水樣中的一種致病微生物———軍團菌。醫學界後來把 這種病命名為“軍團病”，患病者若不及時治療，死亡率可高達25%—30%。最近20年 來，軍團病在許多國家爆發、流行，已經引起了醫學界的廣泛重視。
　　此外，經過一夜停止不動的水，會與金屬管壁及水龍頭金屬腔室產生水化反 應，形成金屬污染水，這就是早晨第一次放水時往往會見到一些反常現象，比如水 色發黃、發白、或者發渾的原因。另外，我們的水源大都為地表水，受洗滌劑等有 機物污染較大。一些有機化合物會和通入水中的消毒劑———氯氣反應生成鹵烴化合 物，如三氯甲烷。這類物質有潛在的致癌性。
　　在早晨放出的水中，上述安全隱患相對來說比較大。這種水含有對人體有害的 物質，不宜飲用，也不宜用來刷牙、漱口，可先放出一臉盆水左右，方可接水使 用。

Through a Rapist's Eyes (No Joke)

This is only for women I have to find something about women rapist's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there is anyone who have seen women rapist?

This is important information for females of ALL ages.

Guys - please forward to the female members of your family and all your female friends and associates.When this was sent to me, I was told to forward it to my lady friends. I forwarded it to most everyone in my address book. My male friends have female friends and this information is too important to miss someone. Please pass it along.

A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.

3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots. Number two is office parking lots/garages. Number three is public restrooms.

6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.

7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.

8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.

10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: "I can't believe it is so cold out here", "we're in for a bad winter." Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.

11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP or STAY BACK ! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yell I HAVE PEPPER Spray and holding it out will be a deterrent.

13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm (between the elbow and armpit) OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches.Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it hurts.

14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.

15) When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!!

You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

PLEASE READ THEN FORWARD THIS TO EVERY WOMAN YOU KNOW, IT'S SIMPLE STUFF BUT IT COULD SAVE HER LIFE

月經來潮前會有頭 暈者，是癌症的前兆

想不到 … …看了這篇文章後，才知道不是有沒有吹乾的問題各位不論妳是小女孩還是大女人，都應該要注意，不要洗頭就對了男生收到也看一看，跟你有關的女人都應該讓他知道這個正確觀念才是!

臺灣的女醫學博士莊淑旂女士，在日本留學潛心研究發現，她以中國醫理的根基研 究醫學，先後在日本慶應大學修得藥理博士、醫學博士，她對日本癌症患者三萬人的病 發前的生活調查發現，絕大多數的癌症患者均有極端的偏食習慣，並在調查中有驚人的發現，大多數的乳癌及子宮癌患者，喜歡在月信來潮時，洗頭髮、提重東西、或產後不注意調養或吃冰冷食物，致子宮收縮不完全，而使體內賀爾蒙分泌不平衡，長久累積而致癌。

由於這項發現，莊博士乃潛心研究女性月信期間生理調理的方法，在日本發表改善月信期間飲食法，與改變生活方式療法，結果使許多日本婦女因乳癌、子宮癌症及得患其 它癌症開刀者，因飲食、生活的改善，而使癌症不再發。

現在這個療法已在日本被廣為宣傳，每年有數萬人因而得救，這個方法就是，在月信期不能洗頭，她說古老的時侯，婦女們都知道月信期間不能洗頭，將之傳給她的女兒媳婦，但不知其原因，有許多現代人總以為科學發達，古老的說法無憑據，不信，結果竟得乳癌，莊博士說：以往子宮大量出血的婦女，在婦科未發達以前，她們都不願找醫師看病，而有一個自療方法，即是將頭髮用水打濕，則子宮收縮，血立刻止掉。

因為這個原理，她發現，月經來潮時，不能洗! 髮，不能? Y冰冷食物，以免讓排出的污血未排淨，而殘留在子宮之內，日積月累，賀爾蒙分泌失調，而有乳癌、子宮癌的發生，除了不洗髮，不吃冰冷食物外，如月信來潮前會有頭暈、脹奶、便秘者，這是癌症的前兆，預防方法可依體型用黑糖、蓮藕、蘿葡、薏仁等，熬湯飲之，則可防止癌細胞的發展，達到最佳的預防方法請多多轉寄給自己的女朋友及身旁的女?C

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可怕的可口可乐和洗发水！

　　你可能读过以下所述，但为了万一你没读过，请读一读吧。
　　我认识一位因肾衰竭而过逝的年轻母亲，她曾在伯特米那医院住过一个月，而且每天只能喝一杯水，医生为她进行了药物治疗，但似乎是太迟了。
　　根据她所说，她以前每天午餐都喝「非酒精性的饮料」或称做「软性饮料」（译注：就是那种有很多种美美的各种颜色，各种口味，甜甜的，多半有气泡的，冰的饮料，像是可口可乐，百事可乐，汽水，沙士，甚至标榜有什么奥利多活菌，bifidus益菌等等）。虽然只是每天一杯，但足以摧毁这个维持生命所必须的器官，她终於在去年十月去世，留下一个一岁大的儿子！
　　危险的非酒精性饮料！！
　　这篇文章无关政治，但与可口可乐、百事可乐有关，非常耐人寻味。对你们这些爱喝而且自以为很清楚可口可乐/ 百事可乐的人。
　　清洁厕所：倒一罐可口可乐在马桶里，让这个活生生的可乐待个一小时，然后
　　冲掉。可乐里的柠檬酸会将玻璃质似陶瓷器（译注：指马桶）上的污点消除。
　　将车子保险杆上的污锈除去：将皱成一团的铝箔片（译注：即一般厨房里刷洗锅底的铝质刷子）浸在可口可乐后，拿来搓洗保险杆。
　　清洁汽车电池的电极：将整罐的可口可乐倒在电极，以可乐的泡沫清除锈蚀。松开锈蚀的螺栓：将一块布浸在可口可乐后，搓洗锈蚀的螺栓，搓个几分钟. 除去衣物的油脂：将整罐可乐倒在一堆油腻的衣物，加入清洁剂，再进行清洗工作。可口可乐可以帮忙油垢的附离。它也可以清除挡风玻璃的污雾。而我们喝这种东西！
　　可口可乐 & 百事可乐提供参考：
　　软性饮料的酸碱平均值，像可口可乐，百事可乐，是3.4。这种酸度酸到可以溶解牙齿和骨头。我们人体到了30岁左右就停止制造骨质。之后，骨头透过排尿，每年会有百分之8到18会溶体外，而这端看所摄取食物的酸度。（酸度并不是指食物的味道，而是指钾、钙、镁对□的比例）所有被溶的钙成份都会在血管的动脉、静脉、皮肤，组织和器官累积。这会影响肾功能（如肾结石）。就维他命和矿物质而言，软性饮料并无营养价值。他们只有比较多的糖、酸度，和像是糖精和色素的添加物。有些人喜欢在餐后喝冰冷的软性饮料，想想看会有什么影响?
　　我们人体维持对消化酵素最佳功能的体温是在37度。而冰冷的软性饮料远低於37度，有时甚至是接近零度。这会降低酵素的功能，而且增加消化系统的负担，而消化较少的食物，事实上，这些食物会发酵。发酵的食物产生难闻的气体，会坏掉，会形成毒素，而被我们的肠子所吸收，并且在血管中循环送全身。毒素的传送会导致各种疾病的形成。在喝可口可乐或百事可乐或是其他软性饮料前想一想。
　　你可曾在喝瓶气体的饮料的当头想过你喝的是什么?你吞下二氧化碳，而这是全世界没有人会建议你喝的东西。
　　二个月前，在达利大学有场比赛：「看谁能喝最多的可口可乐?」获胜者喝了八瓶，并当场死亡，因为血管中含了太多的二氧化碳，而没有足够的氧。从那次以后，校长就禁任何的软性饮料在大学的福利社贩卖。有人将掉下来的牙齿放在百事可乐中十天，它溶解了。牙齿和骨头是人体中唯一死亡后，仍可保存无缺的器官。
　　想想看这样的饮料，会对你脆弱的肠壁和胃壁做出什么样的事来。
　　今天回到家以后，您要做的第一件事就是：检查您的洗发香波（即指任何洗发水）！！
　　请仔细阅读下面的信息，然后回家对照并检查您的洗发水。
　　现在更换洗发水还时犹未晚. 请检查洗发水瓶子上的成份说明，看看是否有一种被称为Sodium Laureth Sulfate（钠 Laureth酸盐，或简称 SLS ）的物质。这种物质在大多数洗发水中都可以找到，而生产厂商用它是因为它可以产生很多泡沫并且它很便宜。
　　但是，事实上 SLS 是用来清洗车库地板的，并且它的清洁能力十分强大！！！
　　而且有证据表明如果长期使用它会导致癌症，这决非玩笑。
　　有一天我回到家并检查了我的洗发水（维达沙宣）；发现它并不含有该物质;但是其他品牌如 Vo5、Palmolive、Paul Mitchell 以及 Body Shop 出品的新型Hemp Shampoo等都含有该物质。克莱柔Clairo）草本精华（Herbal Essences）标注的成份中的第一条（这意味着它是唯一的主要成份）就是 Sodium Laureth Sulfate。因此我打电话给它的一家公司，告诉他们其产品包含有一种会使用户得癌症的物质。他们说，是的，我们知道这件事，但是我们什么也做不了，因为我们需要它来产生泡沫。另外，高露洁（Colgate）牙膏中也含有该物质，它也被用来产生泡沫。他们还说他们会送给我一些信息。
　　研究表明，在80 年代，癌症发病概率为 8000 分之一，而现在每 3 个人中就有1个可能患这种疾病。哪个更严重呢？因此我希望认真考虑这个问题，并将这封邮件转寄给所有你认识的人，希望这样能防止更多的人患上癌症。

20種方法甩開你的偏頭痛

20種方法甩開你的偏頭痛受夠了，不想再受偏頭痛折磨？除了藉助藥物外，避免生活中的誘發因子，絕不可少。不過，讓你頭痛的原因，不見得會讓他受苦，每個人要小心的陷阱不盡相同。最好的辦法是記錄頭痛日記，嘗試揪出禍因。《梅約頭痛小百科》一書建議，頭痛日誌的內容應該包括：頭痛什麼時候、及如何開始發作；頭痛持續多久；哪裡會痛以及有多嚴重；你用什麼療法，以及成效有多好。另外，以下幾種方法教你避開危機。

1.少碰3C食物
乳酪起司（cheese）、巧克力（chocolate）、柑橘類食物（citrous fruit）可能是某些人的剋星。因為它們含酪胺酸，會造成血管痙攣。其他還包括醃漬沙丁魚、雞肝、番茄、牛奶、乳酸飲料等。

2.小心香腸、熱狗咬你
香腸、熱狗、火腿、臘肉等醃燻肉類、加工肉品等含有亞硝酸鹽的食品，可能會害你偏頭痛。另外，也要避免含味精多的食物。

3.避免代糖食品
研究發現，代糖「阿斯巴甜」（aspartame）可能會過度刺激或干擾神經末梢，增加肌肉緊張的神經毒物。包括一些無糖優格、低卡飲料（低糖可樂、低糖汽水）、無糖口香糖、冰淇淋、綜合維他命和許多成藥都含有阿斯巴甜。所以對代糖過敏的人，只要啜飲一小口低糖汽水，可能就會引發頭痛。注意看產品包裝上的食品內容標示。有時廠商會改列出阿斯巴甜的成分--amino acids aspartic acid 跟 phenylalanine。《頭痛倖存者》（Headache Survival）一書建議，想要增加食物或飲料的甜度，可用蜂蜜、楓糖漿等替代。

4.咖啡，讓你歡喜讓你憂
咖啡因可以有助於緩和頭痛，也有可能造成頭痛，需要你聰明使用。有些人發現，喝一杯咖啡或含有咖啡因的汽水，可以減輕頭痛。但不幸地，如果你常攝取咖啡因，一陣子不喝，你可能會因戒斷而引起頭痛。另外，咖啡因可能會過度緊縮血管，刺激神經系統，並干擾睡眠。一天最好少於100毫克（大約一杯濃咖啡）。其他含咖啡因的飲料，如茶，也要儘量避免。

5.來些鎂吧！
鎂這種礦物質能調節血流和放鬆肌肉。對某些人來說，即使只缺一點鎂，就能引發頭痛。怎麼知道自己缺不缺鎂？除了頭痛外，如果你的腿會痙攣抽筋、難入睡、手或腳上有針刺感，你可能得修正飲食習慣。加工食品會耗損你體內的鎂，要避免頭痛應少吃。多吃全穀類食物、堅果種子（如葵花子、杏仁、腰果、榛子等）、花椰菜、豆腐、洋薊等。美國全國頭痛基金會建議，每天也可補充500～750毫克的鎂劑。但補充鎂劑會有腹瀉的副作用。

6.補充維他命B2
研究發現，口服高劑量維他命B2（核黃素）可減少偏頭痛發作的頻率和持續的時間。劑量應一天在400毫克左右。不過服用前最好先和醫師討論。

7.睡眠規律，不廢寢
維持規律的睡眠作息，即使在週末假日也定時上床、起床，對有偏頭痛的人來說，格外重要。除了睡眠不足會引發偏頭痛，睡太多也會讓你偏頭痛。

8.三餐定時，不忘食
別為了減肥而少吃一餐，代價可能是偏頭痛。注意營養均衡，吃富含碳水化合物、低脂的食物，並喝足夠的水。

9.戒菸、少喝酒
戒菸酒吧！所有酒精類飲料都會引發頭痛，特別是紅酒含有更多誘發頭痛的化學物質。啤酒也是讓許多人頭痛的因素。如果真的想喝，選擇像伏特加和白酒這類沒有顏色的酒，但至多兩杯。

10.減少壓力
學習任何減壓的方法。如果你常因為工作壓力引發偏頭痛，不妨有時泡個溫水浴，舒緩情緒。也可以嘗試一些肌肉放鬆技巧，或學用腹式呼吸，慢慢吸氣，腹部逐漸外鼓，吐氣時，腹部逐漸內扁。或聽清柔的音樂、冥想等。當然，別忘了凡事放輕鬆，多點耐性。

11.規律運動
運動也是減壓的方法。根據美國全國頭痛基金會對頭痛患者做的網路調查，有七成二的人把運動視為治療計劃的一部份。大部份分受訪者偏愛快走、跑步、瑜伽或其他伸展運動。林口長庚醫院精神科主治醫師洪錦益也建議，對有偏頭痛的人來說，因為伴隨頭痛而來的噁心、嘔吐等症狀，類似慢性自律神經失調。如做些著重呼吸訓練、調息的運動（例如瑜伽、氣功），可幫助穩定自律神經系統、減緩焦慮、肌肉緊繃等症狀。運動也可能引發偏頭痛，通常是因為運動太激烈，超過你的體能負荷。所以，要擬定運動計劃前，可先和醫師討論。運動時別忘了先暖身，同時在運動時和運動後要適時補充水分。《梅約頭痛小百科》一書也建議，如有必要，可以在醫生的指示下，在開始運動前約20分鐘，適量服用止痛劑，可能有助於避免因運動帶來的頭痛。

12.謹慎使用止痛藥、感冒糖漿
止痛藥可能是個誘人的陷阱。許多人私下服用止痛藥減輕疼痛，濫用止痛藥，超過標籤或醫生指示的劑量，不但無法解除疼痛，相反地還會造成因藥物引起的「反彈性頭痛」，讓你長期慢性每天都頭痛。台北榮總曾分析市售26種感冒藥水、膠囊，成分包括咖啡因、乙醯胺酚、抗組織胺、阿斯匹靈、非類固醇抗發炎止痛劑、制酸劑等，甚至發現有感冒膠囊含禁用的嗎啡類成分「可待因」。而咖啡因是一種興奮劑，也會成癮。如果你一星期得吃超過2或3次止痛藥，你應該求醫。「一星期只能吃兩天止痛藥，」台北榮總神經內科醫師王署君提醒。

13.善用熱敷和冰袋
冰、熱敷能減輕頭痛時的不適。你可以試著把熱敷袋放在頸部，或在前額放冰袋。

14.勤做肩頸運動
頸部疼痛可能會造成偏頭痛，甚至是從未有過偏頭痛問題的人。頭痛專家也發現，頸部和肩部肌肉的某些部位承受壓力時，會加劇偏頭痛。上班族電腦用得多，要注意螢幕和座椅高度、坐姿等，至少每工作50分鐘，休息10分鐘，望向遠處、繞動肩頸。

15.檢查你的處方藥
<梅約頭痛小百科>一書指出，一些處方藥可能導致偏頭痛或已有的頭痛加劇。例如：■心臟和血壓藥，如硝化甘油■胃腸藥，如制酸劑■荷爾蒙製劑■某些抗生素■某些非類固醇抗炎藥如果你覺得你的偏頭痛可能因任何一種藥引起，可以和醫生討論是否換藥。

16.小心使用避孕藥
避孕藥可能增加偏頭痛發作的次數及嚴重度。有些婦女首次服用避孕藥後，開始偏頭痛發作。另外，有些研究認為，偏頭痛的婦女服用避孕藥，會增加中風的風險。偏頭痛病人如要服用避孕藥，最好先徵詢醫生；或改用保險套做安全性行為。

17.月經前、之間，多喝水
長庚醫院北院區中醫部主任楊賢鴻的夫人、護理出身的梁美玲，提供讀者個人妙方。她自己也是偏頭痛病人，而且容易在「好朋友」來訪時發作。所以每當經期快到時還有經期之間，她會比平常喝更多水，有助於避免頭痛。

18.戴上太陽眼鏡
溫度也是誘發頭痛的一個因素，不論是冷鋒、暖流過境、暴風雨、濕度上升等狀況。專看神經內科疾病、頭痛門診的台南活水神經內科診所院長王博仁提醒，夏天開冷氣，偏頭痛病人要避免直吹。另外，《梅約頭痛小百科》也指出，強烈的陽光和反射閃光造成大約三～四成五的偏頭痛。雪地、水或玻璃反射陽光可能格外令人不舒服。很多偏頭痛的人戴上太陽眼鏡，避免強光照射，保護眼睛。

19.是不是香水、清潔劑惹禍？
有些強烈氣味可能讓有偏頭痛的人感到困擾，引起頭痛。典型令人不適的氣味包括：香菸和雪茄、油漆和廢氣、清潔劑和化學洗滌劑、印刷油墨、古龍水、香水和刮鬍水等。

20.營造安靜的環境
強烈的光、吵雜的環境都能誘發偏頭痛。有七成以上的偏頭痛病人對吵鬧聲超乎尋常的敏感。





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合宜的睡眠

「早起的鳥兒有蟲吃」、「早睡早起身體好」、「黎明即起、灑掃庭除」是成功人士最喜歡勉勵年輕人的話。但是最新研究卻發現，夜貓族不但身體健康、頭腦好，而且還是口袋麥克麥克的大闊佬呢。
「英國醫學會期刊」研究報告指出，為了解睡覺時間和死亡率的影響，英國南安普敦大學研究人員特別針對1229位65歲以上人士進行調查，其資料來自1973-1974年間的英國衛生部國民健康普查研究，並進行20年的前後對照研究。
研究數據顯示，就生理狀況和智力反應而言，早睡早起和晚睡晚起的人並沒有太大區別。也就是說，11點以前就寢、 8點前起床的人，和11點以後就寢、 8點後起床的人都是一樣的健康聰明。但是就收入而言，夜貓族可就荷包滿滿，賺得比早起鳥兒還多呢。
更重要的是，睡得太多反而有害身體健康。對老人家來說，睡覺少於八小時的死亡機率最低；睡覺時間超過12小時（包括午睡和打盹）後，死亡機率是睡覺時間少於九小時之人的近兩倍之多。
研究人員指出，睡得好比睡得多更重要。因此疲倦就該上床睡覺、活力充沛就該起床活動。了解自己身體狀況，注重睡眠品質，身體才能健康，事業成功才有本錢。

午睡
清晨起床，自己覺得非常有精神，當閉上眼睛，大腦皮質顯示出規律性高振幅的阿爾伐腦波。此時正處於心智警覺的高峰期，心智功能效率處於最佳狀態。在此之後，由於睡眠生理時鐘周期運作的影響，心智功能效率不斷地降低。大多數人的睡眠生理時鐘周期，至午後瞌睡蟲緊跟著來，即所謂的午後瞌睡期，千萬別選這個時刻開車去衝鋒陷陣，以免出了事故，後悔莫及。
國際睡眠醫學將睡眠階段分為五期：入睡期、淺睡期、熟睡期、深睡期、快速動眼期。此五期為一週期，時間約90~120分鐘。筆者為受試者做白天多功能睡眠生理檢查時，在中午至下午四時之間，讓受試者睡覺20分鐘，發現高達90%以上受試者5分鐘內能進入入睡期，有的進入淺睡期，稍稍輕聲叫喚即清醒；有的甚至進入熟睡期及深睡期，體內正在進行修補工作，大聲叫喊才能加以叫醒。這些狀況顯示出午後昏沈帶以及心智功能效率處於不佳狀態。
在美國，從來不睡午覺的人佔20%，每週午睡超過4次以上者有30%。對美國大學生調查顯示，午後昏昏欲睡者佔83%，每週午睡至少1次者有81%。目前台灣的中小學生，每日去補習或上才藝班，回家又有功課要忙到深夜才上床睡覺，是睡眠不足的主要原因；尤其高中生、大學生、有網路癮者、及政治人物更是睡眠不足最嚴重的族群，最近研究顯示青少年的睡眠時間平均一天需要9小時至10小時，所以應更加重視睡眠。
如果整晚睡眠需求無法一次完成，大部份的睡眠專業醫師贊成午睡片刻，可以幫助維持白天的清醒程度。其實，人類天生傾向於兩段式睡眠，一次在晚上，清醒程度與中心體溫同時降低；另一次在午後發生，型態與前者類似，只是程度上較輕微，睡午覺不是習慣造成的，猶如電池充電整晚後若不能夠達到飽滿點，到次日午後再充電一會兒，以補不足。
有些人中午一到，瞌睡蟲跟隨來，即所謂午後打盹期。最理想的午睡時數，原則上15分鐘至30分鐘左右最好，中老年人不宜超過60分鐘，學生、年輕人30分鐘左右，主要原因在於年輕人午睡時能很快進入不容易喚醒的熟睡期以及深睡期，此兩種睡眠期能睡出活力，增進身體免疫力及恢復疲勞、促進生長、幫助學習、減輕壓力、保持記憶力，科學上已證實為維護健康的最佳利器，所以老奶奶常說：「睡覺贏過吃補」，所說確實有理。其實午時到四點之間，全世界有半數的人口會小睡一下。
在學生時期最好能午睡，也能增加體能。至於中老年人，由於生理緩慢老化，導致整晚的睡眠效率無法達到滿足點（充電不夠），到了午後更需要午睡，大部份中老年人較不易進入熟睡期及深睡期，常常覺得睡不飽，但如果因覺得睡不飽，就一直睡到飽，造成睡眠生物時鐘週期紊亂影響到整晚的睡眠品質，所以中老年人午睡時間最好在30分鐘置60分鐘後，中止睡眠，起來活動或到戶外走動，心臟病的發生率會大大的降低；在樹蔭下，和煦的日照下，遠眺景物，可促進褪黑色素分泌，提昇晚上睡眠品質。
午睡有益健康。有些機構中午時間是自由時間，多數主管不過問。古今中外愛睡午覺的名人有法國拿破崙、大發明家愛迪生、科學家愛因斯坦、英國前首相邱吉爾、美國總統甘迺迪、雷根、柯林頓。當睡眠不足，身心俱疲時，利用午間小睡片刻補補眠，再繼續努力工作吧。午睡能迅速恢復腦力、工作效率能再度發揮、減輕壓力、減少錯誤與意外發生率、提升績效、再創佳績。
整體來說，午睡絕對不能影響晚上的睡眠生理時鐘，養成適度的午睡習慣，不論是對你的心理上或是生理上，絕對有好處的。

食物紅綠燈

依據熱量我們把常吃的食物分成每天必須攝取的〞綠燈食物〞、需限量攝取的〞黃燈食物〞，及只能偶而攝取的〞紅燈食物〞。
一、綠燈食物：含有人體必須的營養素，可促進身體健康，是每天必須攝取的食物。
奶類：低脂奶、脫脂奶、酸酪乳、低脂乳酪。
蛋類：蒸蛋、水煮蛋、茶葉蛋、鹵蛋。
豆製品：清漿、涼拌豆腐、鹵豆乾。
海帶類：青蒸或水煮新鮮魚類及海鮮類。
肉類：蒸、鹵、燉、烤或水主之各種瘦豬肉、瘦牛肉、瘦羊肉及去皮、去油之雞、鴨、鵝肉。
主食類：米飯、稀飯、饅頭、土司、湯麵、烤地瓜或馬鈴薯、水煮玉米或菱角、低糖紅豆湯、綠豆湯或蓮子湯。
蔬菜類：水煮蔬菜、少油炒蔬菜、生菜、泡菜。
水果類：新鮮水果、新鮮果汁。
油脂類：含單元不飽和脂肪酸多者（如橄欖油、花生油、芥花油）、含多元不飽和脂肪酸多者（如葵花油、玉米油、黃豆油；紅花子油；魚油）。
其他：開水、麥茶、無糖飲料、純米果。

二、黃燈食物：含有人體必須的營養素，但糖、脂肪或鹽分過高，是必須攝取限量的食物。
奶類：全脂奶、調味奶、發酵乳、乳酪、奶昔、布丁、霜淇淋。
蛋類：皮蛋、鹹蛋、炒蛋、荷包蛋。
豆製品：油炸之各式豆製品，如油豆腐。
海帶類：油煎、炸或炒之魚或海鮮類、魚罐頭、魚鬆。
肉類：煎、炒或炸之瘦肉類及家禽類、肉罐頭、肉鬆、西式火腿、熱狗、梅花肉。
主食類：炒飯、炒麵、炒米粉、甜鹹麵包、煎蘿蔔糕、年糕、紅豆湯、綠豆湯。
蔬菜類：大油炒青菜、炸蔬菜、幹扁蔬菜。
水果類：水果沙拉、水果罐頭、乾果、100﹪果汁。
油脂類：核果、堅果類。
其他：漢堡、披薩、海綿蛋糕、米果（外層有糖衣或糖粉）。

三、紅燈食物：只提供熱量、糖、油和鹽份，而其他必須營養素含量很少，只可偶爾選擇的食物。
奶類：無。
蛋類：無。
豆製品：無。
海帶類：鹹魚。
肉類：中式火腿、臘肉、香腸、培根、五花肉。
主食類：炸薯條、甜甜圈、小西點、月餅、速食麵、爆米花。
蔬菜類：醃制蔬菜。
水果類：蜜餞、甜果汁。
油脂類：含飽和脂肪酸多者（如豬油、牛油、奶油、瑪琪琳、酥油、豬皮、雞皮）。
其他：洋芋片、奶油蛋糕、糖果、巧克力、汽水、可樂、含糖飲料。

延壽秘方

據美國廣播公司報導指出，當代美國男人的壽命比起二十世紀之初平均只活四十七歲，顯然已有長足進步。目前美國性的平均壽命為七十三歲，但是，如果養生有道，是有可能活得更長，因此，如你想多活十或二十年，以下作法都值得作為添壽之道。

1.每天服用三百毫克維他命Ｃ，多活五年半
2.將膽固醇維持在二百以下，最好的情況可以多活四年
3.每天消耗多出的三百卡洛里，可以多活二至三年
4每周要固定跟好友至少聚會一次
5.每周跑四趟兩英里的路，可以多活八年半（運動約二十分鐘）
6.定期檢查你的結腸（約五年作一次乙狀結腸鏡檢查或數位結腸檢查）
7.治好胃潰瘍可多活二年
8.買一隻狗陪你優閒散步，可多活五年
9.一周吃肉品不超過三次，以豆類代之，可多活九年
10.多作愛，較少死於心臟病發
11.一周上兩次教堂，多活七年至十四年
12.不抽煙，多活五年
13.強烈的好奇心，多問問題，可以增壽五年
14.少打大哥大，每通話一分鐘，壽命減短四十五秒
15.可以搬到鄉下住，可多活一到八個月
16.多吃高纖食物，在未來二十年的致死率可以減少百分之十三。

熬夜的技巧

　　熬夜也要有技巧，才能依然身體硬朗。否則，鐵打的身體，也受不了如此的日夜操勞呢！因此，想要熬夜的您，千萬記住：
1. 不要吃泡麵來填飽肚子，以免火氣太大。最好儘量以水果、土司、麵包、清粥小菜來充飢。
2. 開始熬夜前，來一顆維他命Ｂ群營養丸。維他命Ｂ能夠解除疲勞，增強人體抗壓力。
3. 提神飲料，最好以綠茶為主，可以提神，又可以消除體內多餘的自由基，讓您神清氣爽。但是胃腸不好的人，最好改喝枸杞子泡熱水的茶，可以解壓，還可以明目呢！
4. 熬夜前千萬記得卸妝，或是先把臉洗乾淨，以免厚厚的粉層或油漬，在熬夜的煎熬下，引發滿臉痘痘。
5. 熬夜之後，第二天中午時千萬記得打個小盹。

運動知識

在追求健康美的瘦身計劃上，運動不可或缺的一環。以下乃關於運動的效果，或節食中的運動方法等概述。

一、最好能持續運動20分鐘以上（o）
運動時，最初被利用做為能量源的是貯存在血液或肌肉中的多醣。脂肪開始被消耗是約在十分鐘以後。因此，如果期待燃燒妳的脂肪，則一定要連續運動20分鐘以上。再者，脂肪的燃燒需要大量的氧，因此為了有效的燃燒身體的脂肪，則最有效的是能讓身體一邊緩慢活動，一邊吸入大量氧氣是最有效減肥的方式，例如：走路、或是游泳等有氧運動。

二、運動到流汗就會瘦（x）
單只是進入三溫暖來大量排汗，也無法期待能夠有效的燃燒脂肪或增加基礎代謝量。但是如果是藉由運動來排汗，則多少會有一些瘦身效果。但與其做一下子即逼出汗水的激烈運動，我們反而更推薦像走路那種微出汗程度的運動，因為能持續較長的時間才是重點。

三、減肥只要控制飲食，不須做運動（x）
在減少脂方面，限制飲食比運動來得有效。但是，如果光只是因限制飲食而瘦下來，基礎代謝量仍然很低的話，很容易胖回來。因為只是減少脂肪，肌肉也萎縮了，基礎代謝量也會變低。因此，利用運動來活化肌肉強度並瘦身，才是不可或缺的方法。全身的脂肪都會一點一點的變小。

四、做腹部運動可以瘦下來（x）
光靠做腹部運動就想去掉腹部的脂肪，是不可能的。因為瘦下來的時候，是全身的脂肪都會一點一點的變小。倒是利用鍛鍊特定部位，來拉緊該部位的肌肉可行的方法。如果期待能實現苗條美麗的夢想，請務必要配合肌肉訓練以及有氧運動的進行。

五、肥胖是肌肉變成脂肪造成（x）
過了成長期之後，脂肪細胞的數量不會再有所增減。所謂的肥胖是脂肪細胞的肥大狀態而言。肌肉不可能轉變成脂肪細胞而變胖。

六、運動一定要做到筋疲力盡才行（x）
長時間運動後疲勞隨著而來，體內稱為乳酸的疲勞物質會增加，當乳酸積存在肌肉中時，會形成肌肉疲勞，反而會阻礙脂肪的燃燒。因此，疲勞並不是使脂肪大量燃燒的原因。

七、按摩會減少脂肪（x）
按摩與搓揉並不會使脂肪分解。它只能使肌肉的疲勞緩和，並促液循環。但經由按摩調整身體的狀況後較容易繼續運動，這倒是按摩的間接效果。


八、運動一定要每天做才有效（x）
即使不是每天，只要運動多少都會有效果。但一樣的一個小時，與其每周進行一次，還不如分成兩天，也就一個禮拜二次（每次三十分鐘）來得有效。經由一定的間隔且持續的進行運動，也比較容易調整身體的狀況。

九、在脂肪燃燒上，啞鈴體操是訓練肌肉最有效的方式（x）
脂肪較容易燃燒的方式是走路或游泳等溫和的全身運動。另一方面，啞鈴體操等等的肌肉力量訓練則給予肌肉刺激有效的強化，並增加肌肉。藉由這種方式以增加基礎代謝量。

十、運動最好是空腹時進行（o）
所謂的脂肪，可說是肌餓時貯備能量的來源，空腹時由於處在輕微的肌餓狀態中，便會使用儲的能量而燃燒。儘管如此，如果都不吃東西而只而只是做運動，這也是很笨的方式。最好是在用餐後的兩個時後運動。而且儘可能選在一天中新陳代謝最活潑的時段中進行。

睡眠十忌

[1]忌仰睡：
可免手放在胸部，壓迫心肺，而且仰臥時舌根部往後墜縮，影響呼吸，容易發出鼾聲。此外，伏臥會壓迫胸腹，左而臥會壓迫心臟，均屬不當。惟有『右臥如弓』最能使全身肌肉鬆弛、肝血流增多、呼吸通暢。

[2]忌睡前思緒萬千：
宋代蔡季通 <睡訣> 中說：「早晚以時，先睡心，後睡眼」。現代研究約80﹪的失眠是精神疾病所造成，因此，懂得舒 解壓力，以及避免杞人憂天等情緒，是很重要的。

[3]忌說話：
孔子云：「食不言，寢不語」，蓋因睡前嘮叨不絕會使思緒興奮，大腦不得安寧，因而影響入睡。
[4]忌飲酒飽食：
古人認為「胃不和則臥不安」，今人認為睡前三小時不進食，可使胃部獲得充份休息，但有時一杯熱牛奶可免因飢餓而睡不好。至於喝少量的酒，則可以鬆弛減少緊張，過量的酒則適得其反，況且酒精會加速腦細胞的老化，因此中年酒癮患者的睡眠型態與不喝酒的老年人相似。

[5]忌睡中開燈：
中國醫學認為，從寤入寐，進入睡眠狀態，是一個引陽入陰的過程。醒時屬陽，睡時屬陰，光亮屬陽，黑暗屬陰。

[6]忌蒙面睡：
古人有「夜臥不覆首」的說法，因為睡覺時用被子蒙住頭面，會使人吸入大量的二氧化碳，發生呼吸困難。

[7]忌當風而睡：
古書 <瑣碎錄> 說，臥處不可當風，當風「恐患頭風，背受風則嗽，肩受風則臂疼，善調攝者，雖盛暑不可當風及坐臥露下。」現代生活中的電風扇，在睡眠中亦當小心，因為人在睡眠中，生理機能較低，抵抗力較弱。

[8]忌張口呼吸：
中國古代藥王孫思邈說：夜臥常習閉口」因為張口呼吸，空氣未經鼻腔「預熱」、「過濾」處理，容易引起咽乾咳嗽或其它感染。

[9]忌睡中忍便：
現代研究認為，憋尿忍便對人體均有害處, 也會影響睡眠。

[10]忌貪睡懶覺：
<內經> 中早有「早睡早起」「久臥傷氣」的告誡，故而睡眠應以醒為度，睡懶覺對人體是有害的。

綠茶小記

目前亞洲區最流行的飲品，除清水以外，茶是全世界最被廣泛使用的飲品。
紅茶經過發酵，但綠茶卻沒有。English Breakfast、Orange Pekoe、Ceylon Tea、普洱、壽眉等是紅茶。 龍井、碧螺春、日本綠茶等屬於綠茶。半發酵的茶有茉莉花、鐵觀音、烏龍等。 研究發現綠茶有抗癌作用。 綠茶比紅茶含較多茶多酚 (一種抗氧化劑)。茶所含的茶多酚主要是兒茶素(catechin)，尤其是上epigallocatechin gallate，簡稱EGCG。EGCG可預防及控制癌症。此外，茶多酚的抗氧化作用可預防心血管栓塞而致的心臟病。
發酵過程會破壞茶多酚，所以綠茶與半發酵茶比紅茶含較多茶多酚。未經發酵的茶葉可含高達乾重量30%的茶多酚，大部分是EGCG。未經發酵茶葉的EGCG與其它兒茶素均可獲保存，但紅茶經過發酵的過程，茶多酚的含量就變得較低。一般而言，綠茶的茶多酚比紅茶的抗癌力強。
茶多酚可溶於水中，就算是煮沸一小時也不會消失。雖然有不少研究指出飲茶或可減低患癌的機會，綠茶用作預防或治療癌症或心臟病的用量仍有待研究。
綠茶雖然有益健康，但含咖啡因，孕婦不宜攝取超過每天450毫克的咖啡因，因會影響胎兒的健康。一杯六盎斯的綠茶含25毫克咖啡因而紅茶則含35毫克。茶比咖啡含較少咖啡因(咖啡每六盎斯約含100毫克)。

遠離蘿蔔

常有人為了怕得蘿蔔腿而不敢運動，也有人因為已經有蘿蔔而煩腦不已，夏天時，穿著短褲、短裙四處遊蕩，是一件享受，但若小腿蘿蔔結實纍纍，該如何是好？
　　蘿蔔腿的形成，是因小腿肌肉組織運動過後緊縮，長期累積造成硬塊，破壞原來腿形。漂亮風情美容中心店長王亭方建議，平常走路時，走一走要休息一下，如環境允許，便加以熱敷，可以促進小腿血液循環，泡熱水澡的效果也很理想。一般最常使用的方法，就是睡前「吊腳」，使白天因地心引力而緊繃的小腿肌肉，得以喘口氣，鬆弛一番。此外尚有物理減肥方式，可以軟化肌肉和脂肪。
　　以上是挽救蘿蔔症狀不嚴重的方法。至於一些末期蘿蔔，中興百貨業務部傅妘織品部陳紀方教你如何穿著修飾小腿線條。
她表示，絲襪能修飾腿部曲線，儘量選用接近自然膚色，或是較深色的絲襪，千萬不要穿白短襪配黑鞋，對比太強絕對會突顯壯碩的蘿菠。此外，若流行長褲、長裙，將是蘿蔔族的一大福音，但為避免長度帶來熱度，宜選色系柔和、清爽的紗質布料，不胖的人穿起下襬包緊的長裙，一樣搖曳生姿。
　　另外，若想在擁有一雙傲人的健康美腿，不妨每日入浴前參照以下方法按摩足部：
1.按摩前先由腳底塗一層保養油，上至腳踝、小腿肚，然後是大腿，由下向上塗，並以手輕柔按摩。
2.用指壓按摩腳底，接著由足間順著趾縫滑過，由腳踝的凹陷處由下向上捏壓。
3.兩手上下捏起腿肚的肌肉，從腳踝到膝蓋進行捏按或敲打。就可以讓腿肚變細。
4.膝蓋周圍也稍加捏壓，然後從腳踝到膝蓋，手掌由下至上按揉， 大腿肚也是如此，雙腿各做十分鐘。

肝的致命傷

1. 晚睡晚起為最大致命傷。
2. 早上不排便。
3. 暴飲暴食。
4. 不吃早餐 → 透支。
5. 藥物。
6. 防腐劑、添加物、色素、人工甘味（如：沙茶醬）。
7. 不當的油脂（如：沙拉油為不穩定油），烹調盡量少用油，即便是好油，如：橄欖油。疲倦時不吃油炸物，若要吃趁精神好時吃。
8. 不生食（完全熟食）亦不利肝。
　青菜生吃或煮三分或五分熟,炒過的青菜當天吃完不要隔夜吃
9. 錯誤的價值觀，只追求卓越，欠缺和平、博愛。
10.急躁。
要做到，完全不需花錢，只要注意起居與飲食習慣的調整。
食療加上時療，讓身體在正確的時間內主動進行吸收與排毒的動作。
◆ 原因：
□ 晚上9-11點為免疫系統（淋巴）排毒時間，此段時間應安靜
　　或聽音樂，夫妻同房應排在此時，不應在11點之後（理由
　　見後）要不便先睡一覺，天亮再來。倘若此時，作母親的
　　仍處於焦慮狀態， 如洗碗盤、盯孩子功課，對健康不利。
□ 晚間11-凌晨1點，肝的排毒，需在熟睡中進行。
□ 凌晨1-3點，膽的排毒亦同。
□ 凌晨3-5點，肺的排毒，此即為何咳嗽的人在這段時間咳得最劇烈；因排毒動作已走到肺經，不應用止咳藥，以免抑制廢積物的排除。
□ 凌晨5-7點，大腸的排毒，應上廁所排便。
□ 凌晨7-9點，小腸大量吸收營養的時段，應吃早餐。
　　療病者最好早吃，在６點半前，養生者在７點半前，不吃早餐者應改變習慣，即使拖到９、10點吃都比不吃好。
　　晚睡晚起混亂整個排毒過程；另外，半夜至凌晨４點為脊椎造血時段，必須熟睡，不宜熬夜。

合宜的睡眠

「早起的鳥兒有蟲吃」、「早睡早起身體好」、「黎明即起、灑掃庭除」是成功人士最喜歡勉勵年輕人的話。但是最新研究卻發現，夜貓族不但身體健康、頭腦好，而且還是口袋麥克麥克的大闊佬呢。
「英國醫學會期刊」研究報告指出，為了解睡覺時間和死亡率的影響，英國南安普敦大學研究人員特別針對1229位65歲以上人士進行調查，其資料來自1973-1974年間的英國衛生部國民健康普查研究，並進行20年的前後對照研究。
研究數據顯示，就生理狀況和智力反應而言，早睡早起和晚睡晚起的人並沒有太大區別。也就是說，11點以前就寢、 8點前起床的人，和11點以後就寢、 8點後起床的人都是一樣的健康聰明。但是就收入而言，夜貓族可就荷包滿滿，賺得比早起鳥兒還多呢。
更重要的是，睡得太多反而有害身體健康。對老人家來說，睡覺少於八小時的死亡機率最低；睡覺時間超過12小時（包括午睡和打盹）後，死亡機率是睡覺時間少於九小時之人的近兩倍之多。
研究人員指出，睡得好比睡得多更重要。因此疲倦就該上床睡覺、活力充沛就該起床活動。了解自己身體狀況，注重睡眠品質，身體才能健康，事業成功才有本錢。

午睡
清晨起床，自己覺得非常有精神，當閉上眼睛，大腦皮質顯示出規律性高振幅的阿爾伐腦波。此時正處於心智警覺的高峰期，心智功能效率處於最佳狀態。在此之後，由於睡眠生理時鐘周期運作的影響，心智功能效率不斷地降低。大多數人的睡眠生理時鐘周期，至午後瞌睡蟲緊跟著來，即所謂的午後瞌睡期，千萬別選這個時刻開車去衝鋒陷陣，以免出了事故，後悔莫及。
國際睡眠醫學將睡眠階段分為五期：入睡期、淺睡期、熟睡期、深睡期、快速動眼期。此五期為一週期，時間約90~120分鐘。筆者為受試者做白天多功能睡眠生理檢查時，在中午至下午四時之間，讓受試者睡覺20分鐘，發現高達90%以上受試者5分鐘內能進入入睡期，有的進入淺睡期，稍稍輕聲叫喚即清醒；有的甚至進入熟睡期及深睡期，體內正在進行修補工作，大聲叫喊才能加以叫醒。這些狀況顯示出午後昏沈帶以及心智功能效率處於不佳狀態。
在美國，從來不睡午覺的人佔20%，每週午睡超過4次以上者有30%。對美國大學生調查顯示，午後昏昏欲睡者佔83%，每週午睡至少1次者有81%。目前台灣的中小學生，每日去補習或上才藝班，回家又有功課要忙到深夜才上床睡覺，是睡眠不足的主要原因；尤其高中生、大學生、有網路癮者、及政治人物更是睡眠不足最嚴重的族群，最近研究顯示青少年的睡眠時間平均一天需要9小時至10小時，所以應更加重視睡眠。
如果整晚睡眠需求無法一次完成，大部份的睡眠專業醫師贊成午睡片刻，可以幫助維持白天的清醒程度。其實，人類天生傾向於兩段式睡眠，一次在晚上，清醒程度與中心體溫同時降低；另一次在午後發生，型態與前者類似，只是程度上較輕微，睡午覺不是習慣造成的，猶如電池充電整晚後若不能夠達到飽滿點，到次日午後再充電一會兒，以補不足。
有些人中午一到，瞌睡蟲跟隨來，即所謂午後打盹期。最理想的午睡時數，原則上15分鐘至30分鐘左右最好，中老年人不宜超過60分鐘，學生、年輕人30分鐘左右，主要原因在於年輕人午睡時能很快進入不容易喚醒的熟睡期以及深睡期，此兩種睡眠期能睡出活力，增進身體免疫力及恢復疲勞、促進生長、幫助學習、減輕壓力、保持記憶力，科學上已證實為維護健康的最佳利器，所以老奶奶常說：「睡覺贏過吃補」，所說確實有理。其實午時到四點之間，全世界有半數的人口會小睡一下。
在學生時期最好能午睡，也能增加體能。至於中老年人，由於生理緩慢老化，導致整晚的睡眠效率無法達到滿足點（充電不夠），到了午後更需要午睡，大部份中老年人較不易進入熟睡期及深睡期，常常覺得睡不飽，但如果因覺得睡不飽，就一直睡到飽，造成睡眠生物時鐘週期紊亂影響到整晚的睡眠品質，所以中老年人午睡時間最好在30分鐘置60分鐘後，中止睡眠，起來活動或到戶外走動，心臟病的發生率會大大的降低；在樹蔭下，和煦的日照下，遠眺景物，可促進褪黑色素分泌，提昇晚上睡眠品質。
午睡有益健康。有些機構中午時間是自由時間，多數主管不過問。古今中外愛睡午覺的名人有法國拿破崙、大發明家愛迪生、科學家愛因斯坦、英國前首相邱吉爾、美國總統甘迺迪、雷根、柯林頓。當睡眠不足，身心俱疲時，利用午間小睡片刻補補眠，再繼續努力工作吧。午睡能迅速恢復腦力、工作效率能再度發揮、減輕壓力、減少錯誤與意外發生率、提升績效、再創佳績。
整體來說，午睡絕對不能影響晚上的睡眠生理時鐘，養成適度的午睡習慣，不論是對你的心理上或是生理上，絕對有好處的。

酸性體質

根據統計國內70%的人具有酸性體質。酸性體質有一個很大的特徵，吃越好得慢性疾病的機率就會很高。因為體質變酸，酵素作用會受到阻礙，內分泌失調，荷爾蒙也會受阻礙。酸性體質的朋友，一味地吃大魚大肉所謂有營養的食物，事實上是雪上加霜，只會讓身體越來越糟，要找出問題的根源去改變你的體質，才是根本解決之道。

《熬夜會使體質變酸》
晚上1:00以後不睡覺，人體的代謝作用由內分泌燃燒，用內分泌燃燒產生的毒素會很多，會使體質變酸，通常熬夜的人得慢性疾病的機率比抽煙或喝酒的人都來得高。所以每天儘量在12:00以前睡覺，不要常熬夜，若非要熬夜，一星期以一次為限！熬夜時不要吃肉，盡量吃碳水化合物，這樣隔天才不至於很累，可把傷害減至最低。

《吃宵夜的人，體質容易變酸》
時常交際應酬的生意人，通常壽命較短，易患糖尿病、高血壓。凡是晚上8:00再進食就稱做宵夜。吃宵夜隔天會疲倦，爬不起床，肝也會受損，因為睡覺時，人體各器官活動力低，處於休息狀態，因此食物留在腸子裡會變酸、發酵、產生毒素傷害身體。

《早起的人身體好》
人體在凌晨4:30，體溫達到最低點，血液循環最慢，因此古時候練功的人在4:30以前就起床。如果睡太晚，血液循環變慢，氧氣也跟著減少，變成缺氧性燃燒，會使體質變酸。

《不吃早餐的人，體質會變酸》
一天三餐中，早餐佔了70分，午餐0分，晚餐30分。可見早餐最重要，但台灣人普遍不吃早餐，更遭的是養成吃宵夜的習慣，這是非常不正確的飲食習慣。所以從現在起要更重視早餐，學習如何吃早餐。早餐一定要豐富而且要選擇耐燃燒4-5小時的食物，才足夠你一天的消耗量。

《精緻食物加速胃腸老化》
少運動且整天坐在辦公室的上班族最容易犯這種錯誤，因為吃的少，刻意選擇很精緻的食物而少吃粗糙的食物，這種人的腸子老化的特別快，肝功能差，大便是黑色的而且會常便秘。因為精緻食物缺乏纖維素，會導致腸子功能變差，甚至萎縮，你所吃的食物變成了毒素，使你體質變酸，慢性病也開始。

養生之道就在日常生活裡，吃出健康，也能吃出自信。

簡易護手法

秋冬時，身體皮脂腺較少的部位，容易因氣候的變化而產生乾燥脫皮的現像。手部的肌膚幾乎沒有任何皮脂腺，而缺乏天然的潤澤保護，所以手部的問題大多集中在乾燥問題，且因手部長期曝露在外接觸清潔劑、水、紫外線刺激，所以老化現象較早發生，如粗糙、乾燥、脫皮、斑點等。日常護理或是定期深層護理，必須將手部列入重點。如戴手套、洗手(接觸水後)，入睡前補充護手霜。加強護理，則可使用去角質及保濕面膜等，產生適時刺激新陳代謝，補充潤澤度。另外，指甲也是手部美觀與否的關鍵，健康的指甲應是略帶粉色，而顏色鮮豔的指甲油會造成指甲發黃，因此在上指甲油前可先使用護甲油隔離，同時亦可鮮活色彩。但卸除時，則務必要使用具保養作用的去光水，以免二度傷害。

喝咖啡的壞處

雖然喝咖啡有上述的這麼多好處，但是醫生卻有著不同的看法。醫生指出：喝咖啡一定要適可而止，飲用過量，對身體所造成的傷害不可謂不小。
飲用咖啡過量可能會對身體造成下面的危害－
＊誘發心臟病－醫生指出：每天喝五杯以上咖啡的人，離換心臟病的機率可能是正常人的兩倍。因為咖啡因會使血膽固醇及三酸甘油酯增高，造成心率不整，久了以後將導致心臟疾病的發生。
＊誘發骨質疏鬆症－咖啡因會引起鈣質的流失，導致骨骼疏鬆症的產生。每天喝三 杯咖啡以上的婦女，尤應小心堤防！
＊誘發腸胃疾病－咖啡因會刺激腸子收縮，造成腹瀉，經常空腹喝咖啡，易使胃酸分泌過多，導致胃酸過多或胃潰瘍。
＊誘發膽結石發作－如果和有膽結石的人多喝咖啡，可能會因為咖啡因刺激膽囊收 縮，而疼痛不已。因此有膽結石的人最好不要喝咖啡。
＊誘發乳腺囊腫－咖啡因會刺激乳腺，導致乳腺纖維囊腫，甚至轉化成乳癌。
＊誘發癌症－飲用過量的咖啡，可能會誘發胰線癌，乳癌以及卵巢癌。
＊誘發經前症候群－婦女若在經前大量飲用咖啡，可能因咖啡因的刺激，而出現情緒不穩、緊張、易怒、精神不集中、頭痛或乳房痛等經前症候群。

喝咖啡的好處

您可能不知道，最早發現咖啡美味的竟然是一群羊！當時牧羊人發現，當羊吃了一種長在樹上的紅色果實之後，竟然精神百倍地亂跳亂叫。於是牧羊人將這種現象告訴僧侶，經過僧侶研究試吃的結果發現：這種紅色小果實竟然能夠讓人精神 亢奮，而且又香濃可口，於是咖啡就在阿拉伯風行了起來，後來又傳到土耳其，歐洲、美洲、亞洲，變成了現代人飲料食品中極重要的一環。
現代醫學研究指出：咖啡中含有蛋白質、醣類、脂肪、水、纖維、維生素B2、菸 鹼酸及礦物質鉀等營養成分。此外咖啡還含有咖啡因、單寧、亞油酸、生物鹼等有益人體健康的成分。其中咖啡因的含量比茶葉高出二至三倍，會讓人精神振奮 的物質。咖啡濃郁的香味令許多人為其著迷，在沖泡的過程中，還可享受悠閒、 輕鬆的氣氛，更可以讓人放鬆心情，紓解壓力，達到消除疲勞的作用。
此外，咖啡的特殊成分對身體還有以下的作用－
＊提神醒腦－咖啡所含的咖啡因為刺激大腦中樞神經，使頭腦清醒，提高注意力，能提昇工作及學習效率，以及提高人在運動時的敏捷度。
＊加速脂肪分解－咖啡因可以加速脂肪分解，促進身體的新陳代謝，增加熱能的 消耗。
＊幫助消化－咖啡因會刺激交感神經，提高胃液分泌。
＊利尿－咖啡因有利尿的功用，可以提高排尿量。
＊抗憂鬱－少量的咖啡可使人精神興奮，心情愉快，紓解憂鬱的心情。
＊增加利於人體的膽固醇－喝咖啡可以使高密度膽固醇（HDL）增加，可加速不利於人體的膽固醇的代謝，可以減少罹患動脈硬化的機率。
＊預防心血管疾病的發生－咖啡所含的亞油酸，可溶解血液凝塊及阻止血栓行程。還可以增強血管收縮，避免血管擴張形成的頭痛。
＊預防氣喘發生－咖啡因會促進交感神經興奮，抑制副交感神經作用，可使氣喘病患避免因副交感神經興奮而發作。

怎樣面對失眠

　失眠(insomnia)是一種最常見的睡眠紊亂，幾乎每個人都有過失眠的經歷。隨著社會的發展，生活節奏的加快，失眠症的發生率有上升趨勢。據統計，約有30%的成人患有失眠
。引起失眠的原因可能有：
　　精神壓力過大。這是最常見的原因。許多長期失眠的人被認為是緊張過度和帶有抱怨情緒的人，稍有不適即甚敏感
，不易鬆馳；或者思慮過度，心勞日拙；或由於激烈的心理衝突過於興奮，激動。濫用安眠藥或興奮藥。不健康的生活方式。生活起居不規律，高強度腦力勞動，體力活動過少。長期坐辦公室工作者最易患失眠。
　　飲食因素：睡前吃得過飽或饑餓；睡前飲用濃茶、咖啡或其他興奮性飲料。睡眠環境因素。睡眠中有強光、雜訊；臥室內溫度過高或過低；吸血昆蟲的騷擾；不舒服的床鋪、被褥；對睡眠環境缺乏安全感如對自然災害的恐懼，害怕鬼神等。
　　對睡眠持有不正確的態度。如認為每晚必須有８小時睡眠，當自已睡眠不足此量時，便擔心睡眠不夠，唯恐自己睡眠過少影響身體，造成精神緊張，就更睡不著覺，以至於惡性循環。
　　所謂失眠症是指持續較長時間的睡眠障礙。而不是指因為精神緊張刺激引起的暫時性睡不著覺，也不是指很多內科疾病引起的失眠，如慢性疼痛、高熱可能使人難以入睡；呼吸道感染，咳嗽可使人頻繁醒來，某些急性傳染病，如舞蹈病和延髓型脊髓灰質炎常常伴有失眠，失眠並不可怕，怕就怕有心理負擔。
　　樂觀的生活態度，世界上許多事情都不能強求。但有時候說起來容易做起來難。睡眠就和吃飯一樣，不是每個人飯量一樣，同樣每個人的睡眠時間也不同，只要你沒有嚴重的睡眠不足感，那怕你一天睡５小時，也是正常的，無需為睡眠不足而擔心。
　　連續幾個晚上睡眠較差也無須擔心，可以聽其自然，疲勞了總會睡眠好的。任何人的睡眠都不是每天一成不變的，並非一定是每晚睡得一樣好。如有可能，最好睡得每天一樣多，一天睡5、6個小時可能沒有疲勞感，每天睡得時間不一樣，就是睡眠較長，也還是有疲勞感。

巧克力問題集

眼睜睜盯著巧克力，卻鼓不起勇氣吃一口，感受這種痛苦的人不在少數。吃巧克力真的會發胖、長痘子嗎？吃巧克力會上癮、傷身嗎？大多數人對它「既愛又怕」，以下幾項問答或許能澄清一部分人對它的誤解。

問：吃巧克力會變胖？
答：對錯參半。巧克力的碳水化合物及脂類含量高，節食的人最好少吃。但吃的量少，例如每天一條，不至於讓妳發胖。一百公克的巧克力塊，熱量與脂肪並不比兩百公克的薯條高。

問：巧克力可以提振精神，給你好心情？
答：是的。巧克力使身體分泌的舁啡，會讓你感到舒適、愉快。因此愛情受挫或壓力太大時，不妨來點巧克力。

問：吃巧克力會長痘痘？
答：並不正確。二十年前，吃巧克力會長粉刺、青春痘，此一錯誤觀念相當普遍，父母以此勸青少年少吃為妙。今日皮膚科醫師已不再支持此一觀點，且也沒有任何醫學研究證實。

問：巧克力營養豐富？
答：一塊巧克力可提供你一天內鎂需求量的三分之一，它也有豐富的鉀、磷、維他命等，而可可脂內的脂肪酸有助於減少「惡質」膽固醇。巧克力對運動員或成長中的兒童，是增強體能的食物。

問：巧克力和咖啡一樣有刺激性？
答：對錯參半。巧克力內含咖啡因、可可鹼等，可以提振精神，減輕疲憊感；但是它的咖啡因含量比咖啡少，且較不易被吸收。

問：吃巧克力會上癮？
答：很難說。巧克力不像香菸、酒或鎮靜劑，會讓你養成依賴性，甚至危及健康。但是，某些關鍵時刻，如月事來潮前幾天、受到感情創傷，或面對棘手工作時，克制不住吃巧克力的慾望，也算是一種依賴吧！無論如何，巧克力過量，影響身材外，不會對健康有害。

問：多吃巧克力可能對肝有負面影響？
答：研究人員檢測吃大量巧克力的人肝功能結果，並無法證實它是引發肝病變的元兇。實際上，無法吃過多巧克力，往往是因對多種食物，消化不良的現象。

食海鮮有禁忌

食海鮮能誘發疾病，這裏給你提個醒。
　　導致出血不止海鮮尤其是含脂肪多的海魚等，因含有較多不飽和脂肪酸—二十碳五烯酸（EPA），其代謝產物為前列腺環素，具有抑制血小板凝血和止血作用。所以，患有血小板減少性紫癜、過敏性紫癜、敗血症、遺傳性纖維蛋白原缺乏、彌漫性血管內凝血和維生素Ｋ缺乏症的人，應少吃脂肪含量多的海魚，更不宜服用魚油等製品。
　　易引起痛風等症海鮮食品富含嘌呤，它可造成人體代謝紊亂，引起一種代謝性疾病，即痛風。臨床特點為高尿酸血症、急性關節炎反復發作等症狀。一般男性發病明顯多於女性，男女比例為20：1，首次發病者一般在四十～五十歲。含嘌呤多的海鮮（魚籽、鯖魚、帶魚、小蝦皮、淡菜）雖需控制，但也不是都敬而遠之。因為嘌呤是親水性物質，經過浸漬、煮沸，嘌呤可溶於水，只吃肉不喝其湯，是個較合適的辦法。
　　誘發食物過敏症海鮮富含組氨酸，這類異性蛋白質進入人體後，可成為一種過敏原刺激機體而產生抗體，釋放出組胺，從而引起一系列過敏反應。開始是皮膚瘙癢，接著出現風團（蕁麻疹），可發生在人體皮膚上的任何部位，有劇烈的瘙癢或灼熱感。
　　服用某些藥物應禁忌海鮮，如結核病人服用異煙胼，此藥是一種抑制劑，此時若再吃海鮮會引起過敏反應。經常感冒或在流行性感冒期間，應慎食含組胺較多的鮐魚、鮪魚、金槍魚及沙丁魚等，鮮泥螺加工也不能吃。
　　導致不育症英國科學家研究表明，男子過食海鮮會削弱生育能力，導致不育症。魚體中汞含量高於水中汞含量，汞進入人體，可直接進入血液，與血紅細胞結合，妨礙人的生殖細胞。所以，海鮮雖味美，有些人應慎食。

澄清錯誤觀念

臘＋優酪乳＝致大腸癌危機
燒臘所含的亞硝酸氨原本就有致癌的疑慮，而優格或優酪乳會讓腸胃中的正常菌種加倍，加強對亞硝酸氨的吸收，增加致癌機會。雖尚無臨床實驗証實，但生命寶貴，別開玩笑。小建議：所以早餐如果吃了義美的丹麥叉燒酥,就不可以喝優酪乳了！

玉米、吐司＋大火燒焦＝致腸、胃癌危機
碳水化合物（如含澱粉類食物）經煙燻後，焦黑處會產生致癌物質。另外像燒炭火烤肉、煙囪裡的煤灰、空氣的廢氣都有相同的害處。小建議：燒烤食物時最好用錫箔包起來，避免食物跟炭火直接接觸。

花生＋時間空氣＝致肝癌危機
花生、玉米等豆、榖類放久了或儲存不當，很容易長徽菌，且肉眼不易看出。發霉後產生的黃麴毒素會導致肝癌。小建議：食物要密封存放好，食用時若聞到不新鮮的怪味，就該丟棄，別為了節儉因小失大。

牛肉＋咖啡、茶＝少鐵
咖啡和茶裡的咖啡因會讓身體對鐵質的吸收能力變差。但維他命Ｃ可以彌補這個遺憾。小建議：吃完牛排後不要馬上喝附餐的咖啡或紅茶，吃點餐後水果來代替！

高鐵＋高鈣＝零
磷和鐵與鈣同時吃下，會抑制身體對鈣質的吸收。坊間所謂高鈣加高鐵的高營養健康食品吃下等於完全無用。其他如草酸（菠菜、甜菜、芹菜等）和植酸（榖類、豆皮、糙米、麥片等）會與鈣（牛奶）結合，排出體外，等於吃下一堆廢物。小建議：糙米、麥片泡牛奶的吃法，多少還是會影響鈣的吸收。

水果＋動物內臟＝貧血危機
水果裡面的維他命Ｃ與維他命Ｂ１２（肉類、內臟）互斥，而缺乏維他命Ｂ12
可能引起貧血。

咖啡牛奶≠補充鈣質
許多人以為既然咖啡造成鈣的流失，就多加些牛奶來補救，其實完全沒用。甚至多加奶精（澱粉）和奶油球（脂肪），只會增加發胖速度。小建議：黑咖啡或許有減肥效果，但對胃不健康，還是斟酌飲用。

水果大餐≠瘦身苗條
許多人以為不吃正餐只吃水果就能達到減肥效果，其實水果中的甜度極高，吃太多只會更肥。小建議：正確計算卡路里才能控制熱量吸收，像榴槤有三千多卡，吃它不如喝油。

你會喝水嗎？

水在身體組織裡佔很大百分比，對身體機能的正常運作，重要性自然不在話下，可是，你會喝水嗎？你知道何時應該喝水嗎？要喝多少水呢？告訴你幾個“水”噹噹的秘訣！

一、平常人每天該喝多少水？
喝水雖然好處多多，卻也不必緊張到每小時灌一瓶；一般人每天平均喝 1.5 公升的就夠了，其他的水分補充，多來自食物。
二、不覺得口渴時，也要喝水嗎？
當然，千萬不要懶，不要以為口渴才喝水，﹝妳有肚子餓，才吃東西嗎？....﹞，尤其是出大太陽的日子，更應補充水分。口渴是體內水分不平衡的警訊，尤其是家中有小朋友的家庭，也應時時注意為他們補充水分。
三、用餐時候，可以同時喝水嗎？
當然可以，水會稀釋進食的食物，而且水中所含的微量元素在用餐時，比較容易被吸收。此外，水還可降低飢餓感，減緩進食的速度；所以減肥愛美的女性可在飯前喝一大杯水，增加飽足感；飯後就不行啦，會把胃撐大的！
四、一瓶礦泉水打開後，可以保存多久？
現代健康人，常喜歡隨身帶一瓶礦泉水，但是要注意的是，如果就口喝，只能保存八小時，因為口中的細菌可能已經汙染到瓶裡所剩的水。如果倒在杯子裡喝，每次喝完都能將瓶蓋蓋好，這瓶水可以保存四十八小時。

預防便秘的飲食

＊多喝水
　　喝水，是解決便秘問題的第一要務，因為水份不足時，不論使用何種方法，都是事倍功半。若是在補充纖維製劑時，不同時多喝水，甚至可能適得其反，造成更為嚴重的便秘。

＊食用高纖維飲食
　　由於膳食纖維會增進腸道蠕動、縮短食物通過的時間，使得食物中所含的有害物質接觸腸黏膜的機會減少，同時不可溶性纖維可以吸收部份有害物質，使之無法接觸腸黏膜，減少毒害，使大腸癌發生的機會大大減少。此外，因為富含纖維的食物都有體積大、熱量低的特性，因此食用此類食品既可使人有飽足感，又不會吃進太多熱量，對怕胖的現代人而言，是一大福音。因為膳食纖維具吸水膨脹的特性，因此也有些醫師會利用含有植物天然纖維成份的藥物，囑咐減肥者於飯前和水服用，使胃的空間被佔據，使得吃正餐時無法再吃太多東西，以達到飲食減量的目的。同時，這類含植物纖維的藥物也可以作為膳食纖維的補充劑，具有預防或治療便秘的效果。不過這些纖維補充劑只能補充「纖維」，並不像天然食物性食品可以在補充膳食的纖維的同時，也獲得其他營養素或有益的物質。

＊多食用各類植物性食品
　　坊間常可看見與「痔」有關的藥品或醫療廣告，而他們的訴求就是針對許多人便秘的問題而來。其實多食用植物性的天然食物就可以輕易地解決便秘和癌症的問題，因為植物性食品不僅含有纖維質，同時含有數以千計的各類植物化學物質(phytochemicals)，例如維生素Ｃ、Ｅ和貝它胡蘿蔔素都屬於此類物質，他們可能具有消除自由基，增強免疫機能等功效。在二十世紀末的今天，天然植物性食品所帶給人類的各種益處，還絕對無法被其他東西取代。因此建議大家多食用全穀類、乾豆類、海藻類、地下根(莖)類、新鮮蔬菜及時令水果等食物，同時多喝水，不僅藉纖維來預防便秘，同時也得到這些目前正在被熱烈研究，並且可能在二十一世紀時被列入維生素行列中的各類植物化學物質，使身體能夠更健康、更有活力。

＊補充有益菌促生物質(Prebiotics)
　　人體的腸道中含多種有益菌，可以協助人體維持腸道健康，不過我們必須提供「能源物質」－膳食纖維和寡糖，若是在飲食中特別注意攝取這些有利於有益菌生長的物質，就可以把有益菌『養』的更多更壯，成為維護身體健康第一線尖兵。當食物中的纖維到達大腸後，會被腸內細菌利用，進行發酵作用，產生具有刺激腸蠕動、促進排便效果的有機酸，同時這些有機酸可以被大腸表面黏膜細胞直接利用，作為能量來源，能夠增進腸黏膜細胞的新陳代謝，因此具有增進大腸健康的作用。不過無論是好菌或是壞菌，都可能利用纖維來發酵，因此，若要利用食物來培養有益菌，則必須使用「寡糖」來達到效果。
　　寡糖，能夠像膳食纖維一樣被細菌利用而產生有機酸，刺激腸蠕動，並且她能促進有益菌生長，抑制壞菌數量，使腸道更健康。不過值得注意的是：市售含有寡糖的飲料中，除了含有寡糖之外，也含有一般的糖，並不推薦大家飲用。目前市面上已有數種寡糖糖漿販售，可以用於飲料中，或直接食用，替腸內有益菌補充糧食。

最後將預防便秘實際方法整理如下：
＊要有足夠的水份
除了正餐中的湯之外，每日至少喝五至六杯水(若是您吃飯時不喝湯，則需要喝八杯水)，這是解決便秘的第一重點。您也可在起床空腹時喝一杯冷水，具有刺激大腸蠕動、利便的效果。多吃各類天然植物性食品，例如全穀類、乾豆類、海藻類、地下根(莖)類、新鮮蔬菜及時令水果等食物，既可增加纖維攝取，又可獲得各類植物化學物質。

＊以優酪乳取代一般乳製品
尤其是因為乳糖不奶症而不能喝鮮奶的人，可以喝優酪乳或吃優格，替腸內的有益菌製造有利的生長環境，同時可以增加鈣質的吸收。適量使用寡糖，不過切記從少量（每天５公克以內）開始增加，找出適合自己的份量，以免過量發生腹瀉。
規律的運動可以增進身體的機能，腸道的活動也會受影響，同時可以放鬆心情，有利於腸道的蠕動及腸內有益菌的生長，要知道：壓力會殺死腸內有益菌的。

妳可以吃出健康

每次月經來的前幾天，林小姐變得情緒不穩、焦慮緊張、胸部腫脹、頭痛睡不好，注意力也沒辦法集中。可是月經一來，這些症狀就消失無蹤了，這就是ＰＭＳ（經前症候群）。ＰＭＳ通常在二十多歲後半或三十歲出頭開始，四十歲是高峰期，然後持續到更年期為止。截至目前的研究，ＰＭＳ總是出現在月經來潮前四至十四天之間，與月經週期血液中的荷爾蒙有關。另外，據美國貝勒醫學院內分泌教授鍾正芳的研究，ＰＭＳ可能與血液內鋁太高、硒太低有關。種族、婚姻狀況教育程度與ＰＭＳ無關，倒是朝九晚五的上班族、飲酒、生過小孩的婦女是好發族群！
當ＰＭＳ來襲時，女人通常會很想吃甜食，尤其是巧克力。說也奇怪，巧克力入口，她們的情緒就變好了。為什麼巧克力可以緩解ＰＭＳ呢？麻省裡工學院的研究人員指出，巧克力可以提高腦內血清素(Serotonin)的濃度，而血清素愈多就愈快樂。除巧克力外，梅子、番茄、鳳梨、胡桃、也可增加血清素，達到控制ＰＭＳ的目的，熱量又不太高但一次大量吃巧克力可能會因巧克力中的大量單糖進入體內，刺激胰島素大量分使血糖驟降，不妨改吃慕斯、冰淇淋、奶昔、優格、脫脂牛奶。而麵食、全麥麵包、麥片、烤蕃薯，因為造成高血糖的速度比單糖(巧克力）慢，不致使胰島素大量分泌，亦可一試。
維他命B6是血清素合成所需之輔助因子，富含維他命B6之食物，有鮭魚、牛肉、豬肉、鮪魚、鱷梨等。罹患ＰＭＳ的女人想必都曾有經歷身體浮腫、腳腫、乳房腫脹疼痛之經驗，這是因為身體無法把多餘鹽分排出體外，連帶的把水分囤積在體內，這時妳必須戒鹽，如醃黃瓜、醬油、煙燻食物、醃製品，盡量不要碰。

運動真好九大處

運動是人生存的基本條件，所以，每天運動30分鐘就能夠讓妳全身的細胞活起來喔！不過，前題是妳必須天天運動30分鐘，相信身體健康不是問題。
＊運動好處說明
1、降低血壓、預防心臟病
2、強化手臂、下腹肌肉、腳，增強耐力，雕塑身材
3、促進血液的新陳代謝，降低心血管疾病。
4、增強免疫系統，預防感冒及癌症。
5、保持關節的健康，減少罹患關節炎的機會。
6、強化肺部功能，帶動血中的氧氣，有身體健康。
7、運動能夠幫助消化，促進身體對營養的吸收。
8、睡眠品質好
9、幫助腸胃蠕動，減少罹患直腸癌的機會

不吃早餐的危險

其實，吃不吃早餐和運不運動一樣，可能是一種習慣，可能是一種觀念，也可能是一種整體生活形態的展現。但是，不吃早餐造成的不良影響，既深且廣，從對胃腸的傷害到罹患慢性病，甚至心神不寧、身材走樣。

【容易發胖】
第一個要戳破的是「不吃早餐有助減肥」的迷思。不吃早餐，引起的空腹狀態，會使血液中的糖分降低，低血糖會促進生長激素的分泌；然後攝取大量的食物。

【透支健康】
在呼籲「要吃早餐，不但要吃得飽，還有吃得好」方面。特別是青、壯年人：「必須想到對整體身體機能的影響，或是二、三十年後的反應。」不當的飲食習慣，對於健康的侵蝕，不容小覬。

【易患慢性病】
長期不吃早餐，就展開一天的工作，空著肚子的身體為了取得動力，就動用甲狀線、副甲狀腺、腦下垂體之類的腺體，去燃燒組織，除了造成腺體亢進之外，更會使得體質變酸，長期容易罹患慢性病。

【胃、腸不適】
經常不吃早餐的人也會有胃、腸方面的障礙。早餐的英文是breakfast，本來就是「解除一夜禁食」的意思，晚餐以後不進食，如果隔天直到中午才進食，胃長期處於空蕩蕩的狀態，容易造成胃炎、胃潰瘍。

【心神不寧】
醫生觀察發現，吃過早餐的孩子，情緒非常安定溫和；反過來，不吃早餐的孩子，精神較不穩定，有歇斯底里的現象。至於在車站、學校買來急忙吃喝，也不以為然：「紛亂的進食方式會造成『心』的不正常」。

【早餐一定要吃蔬果】
早餐是補充一天精力的重點餐，吃對了精神飽滿，吃錯了則易倦體差，甚至危害健康。有人提倡：早餐吃好、午餐吃飽、晚餐吃少。此論有道理，但非適合每個人。因個人生活方式不同會造成多類飲食習慣，且每個人體質有差異，因此產生有人早餐必須吃飽才有體力工作，但有人早餐只吃水果就感到輕鬆有活力，吃多反而易倦，故早餐量因人而異不宜強求，但最好以自然清淡物為主，隨時注意均衡體內營養及保持弱鹼性體質(即鹼性食物，如蔬菜加水果總量要比酸性食物，如穀類豆類肉類等總量略多些) 。使組成人體的細胞能長期在良好血質中健全孕育，身體才能保健康。
一般上班族及學生早上用餐時間少，多數無法從容備餐用餐，也有人是因想省事，故早餐大多數只求簡單能吃飽就好，不十分重視營養或健康，因此常見有：吃麵包、包子或三明治或蛋糕配加牛奶或奶茶或豆漿等；也有人學習西方人用各種已被烘乾的穀物片或麥片加入牛奶，簡單的吃吃了事，這樣的飲食方式少吃了很重要的鹼性食物，不但體質將呈酸性化，且因缺乏人體必須隨時補充的維生素(體內難保存)，將使細胞無法得到良好的滋養，若長期如此錯誤飲食，人體細胞將逐漸產生病變，十分不利健康。故早餐補充適量的水果或蔬菜 (生食亦可)是必須的。
比較之下，清粥小菜(腸胃不良者可吃稠粥)或吃飯配菜或吃生菜配饅頭或喝精力湯(將多種生菜加少許蛋白質物如酪梨打成細泥狀)配少許主食或煮一碗多加菜，和一點肉片或一個蛋的組合式早餐是較健康、營養的。怕胖者應少吃麵食及少喝湯，尤其不宜吃油脂量多的食物；量少者則可考慮先吃水果或菜汁或果汁，至於營養不良或嚴重缺乏蛋白質者可先考慮喝杯溫熱牛奶或吃含有各種營養的鹹粥或加很多蔬菜及適量蛋白質物的餐點，但之後應再補充水果才更理想。

治療頭痛小妙方

1.服用適量的阿斯匹靈
2.適度的運動
3.睡覺
4.避免打盹
5.以平躺姿勢入眠
6.冷敷頭部及頸部
7.熱敷頭部或洗熱水澡
8.深呼吸
9.自我檢視是否處於緊張的狀態
10.按摩虎口或脊椎兩側
11.在上下牙齒間放一枝鉛筆，但勿用力咬緊，有助鬆弛肌肉
12.在頭上綁繃帶，以減少血液流向頭皮，可緩和頭痛
13.不擦香水
14.勿施力過猛
15.避免吵雜
16.保護眼睛
17.避免飲用過多咖啡
18.避免嚼咀，放鬆肌肉
19.少吃鹽
20.準時用餐
21.避免某些食物，如：含硝酸的醃漬品、味精等
22.禁食巧克力，因巧克力含乾酪胺可能引起頭痛
23.勿邊開車邊吸煙，以免吸入過多一氧化碳
24.少喝酒
25.品嚐冰淇淋時應慢慢適應
26.培養幽默感
27.服用維他命C
28.做臉部運動，如揚眉、瞇眼、皺眉、張嘴、移動下顎、皺鼻、扮鬼臉等

姐姐妹妹一起來

＊喝茉莉花茶減輕經痛
月經來潮前一星期，早餐或午餐後天天喝茉莉花茶，能有助於經期順利，減輕經期疼痛，卻不影響睡眠。飲用自然花茶，總比服用止痛藥好得多，無副作用，屢試不爽。只是要重於事前防範，特別經期來潮前一星期勤服用，必能讓經期順利來潮，不因經期延後而心煩氣燥。
（引自中國時報八十九年四月六日第三十五版）

＊女性月經來時切莫喝綠茶
孕婦不宜多喝茶自從國內開始嚴加取締「酒後不開車」、「開車不喝之後，許多人開始戒酒改喝茶，至少喝茶不致於喝到被取締，多喝茶更能促進食物消化並提神醒腦，是時下的茶坊一家接一家地開設，但是茶可不是每個時段都能喝，尤其是女性朋友更得特別留意，以免身體越喝越糟！

痛經的自我調理

痛經的病人除了尋求醫生的診治外，平日的自我調理亦很重要。自我調理的原則在於改善體質、增加身體的抵抗力。針對這一點，必須在日常生活上注意要有規律的生活、適度的運動、均衡的營養、充足的睡眠以及愉悅的心情。說起來簡單，但您做到了嗎？

痛經的飲食及營養療法：
痛經以腰腳痠痛、腹部抽痛、乳房脹、抽痛為主的人，平日應攝食富含維他命B1、 B2 的食物，如．糙米．胚芽米、肝臟、杏仁、乳製品等，或以維他命 F 供作 B1、B2 的補充。而平日有骨盆腔充血、月經來時下腹子宮卵巢部位疼痛的人，則建議多攝取富含維他命 C、E 的食物，如：黃綠色蔬菜、柳丁、檸檬、核桃、杏仁、小麥胚芽等，以改善骨盆腔的血循環，緩解骨盆腔充血的疼痛。至於月經來時整個腹部都痛的人，則日尤宜注意飲食及營養，少吃生、冷、油膩的食物，可以維他命B群、優酪乳、表飛鳴等調理腸胃。因貧血而引起痛經的人，月經來時多有頭痛或兼耳鳴、腹痛綿綿，則可以補充鐵劑、深綠色蔬菜、或偶爾喝一些白蘭地酒，痛經的情形可以逐漸改善。
瘺經的物理療法：痛經時，有些人覺得以熱水袋在腹部上熱敷可以減輕疼痛，此種體質的人，可以在平日多洗溫泉或作熱水盆浴，每次約一小時，盆浴時同時作臍旁（約手掌之寬）的按摩，對骨盆腔血液循環的改善及瘀血（充血）的消除，有良好的效果。唯月經期間並不適合盆浴，此時可以拇指按壓臍下二橫指之部位（此為中極穴），一般按壓10分鐘至20分鐘，可以減輕或消除痛經。
簡單的藥茶療法：痛經伴有四肢發冷、面青唇白時，可以等分量的生薑（或乾薑）、 大棗、紅糖煎湯溫熱服用。如果痛經嚴重，明顯拒按的，可以川紅花三錢，沖泡300 CC熱開水當茶飲，每日一至二次，可以消除瘀血作痛的不舒服。
好吃的食補：痛經覺得腹冷或喜熱敷的，可以羊肉半斤、當歸、生薑各五錢、桂皮酌量調味燉煮來吃；痛經伴血色稀淡、頭暈目眩、腰膝痠軟的，可以當歸二錢、黃耆一兩、雞1/4隻或排骨四兩，虱目魚半尾燉服。至於經痛綿綿，伴有下腹空重量且下墜的感覺，則可以聖癒湯（高麗參二錢、黃耆四錢、當歸三錢、川芎錢半、熟地三錢、白芍三錢）加燉雞1/4隻，味道十分鮮美。

多吃魚，免經痛

年輕少女有不少人因為經痛所苦，這是因為前列腺素分泌所引發的一種發炎現象，雖然大部份的經痛都只是輕微，但是也有人痛到沒辦法正常上課上班的情況。有沒有天然的飲食療法可以減緩這種每個月都要忍受的痛苦呢？這裡告訴大家一個新的秘方，多吃魚可以減緩經痛！！
　　丹麥曾經在1996年進行了一個小型的42人研究，他們發現每天讓有經痛歷史的少女吃下兩公克的魚油（含有豐富的omega-3多元不飽合脂肪酸），經過三個月之後，這些少女的經痛情況能夠獲得改善，顯示omega-3 脂肪酸對於經痛的現象具有減緩效果。
　　另一個發表於2000年五月的Nutrition Research的研究報告指出，一個較大型（78人）的研究分別讓經痛者每天吃相當於2.5公克的魚油，2.5公克魚油加上7.5微克的維他命B12，與海爆油和另一個控制組，三個月之後發現吃了魚油與維他命B12的一組改善經痛的情況最為顯著。
　　因此，omega-3多元不飽和脂肪酸對於經痛的改善是有所科學根據的，而最好的攝取這些脂肪酸的方法就是天天吃魚
，吃各種深海的鮪魚，鮭魚等富含omega-3脂肪酸的魚類，相信餐桌上有魚，經痛情況就會大大改善。
　　另外，吃魚還能預防心臟病與增加記憶力，一魚多功能，大家應該多多吃魚！！

保護妳的靈魂之窗

眼 睛總是乾乾澀澀、酸酸痛痛的？小心，這可是電腦族和網路族的最大問題。在電磁波輻射、螢幕閃光直射、照明不佳、坐姿不良的狀況下，很多年輕人會很心虛的邊滴眼藥水、邊掛在電腦上，透過網路，到處問診。可是這樣的網路問診，可是一點用都沒有。因為有醫術、有醫德的醫師會說：「趕快去看眼科醫師！」如果你還執迷不悟，你就準備接受「中年失明」的厄運吧！

為了寶貝您的眼睛、保護您的視力，衛生署提出八個護眼法：
＊定期作眼科檢查，及早發現問題，作適當治療或矯正。
＊建議每工作兩小時，休息十五分鐘，以減少眼睛疲勞。
＊裝置隔濾鏡，以防止反射光。
＊減低背景光。為方便閱讀文件，可裝置個別的輔助照明設備。
＊終端機背後應有最少一公尺的空間，且背景色彩柔和，讓操作人員的視　線可以離開螢幕休息。
＊螢幕位置應在視線十到二十度之間，且距離在六十到七十公分之間。
＊機器應定期檢查，並選擇設計良好的螢幕。
＊若在近距離內使用電腦（一公尺內）連續操作終端機，每天的工作時間　不宜超過四小時。

睡覺時宜不穿胸罩

　　研究人員說，胸罩會壓迫乳房的淋巴腺，使得在此處產生的毒素不易排出，日積月累後就易形成癌病變了。在這個理論基礎下，胸罩愈緊對健康當然愈不好，近來風行的所謂調整型內衣，自然不合格了。
　　研究人員建議女性，宜盡量少穿沒有肩帶或有鋼絲的胸罩，因為這些胸罩多半比較緊，對乳房造成的壓力也較大。
　　他們還建議，盡量減少每天穿戴胸罩的時間，最好等到出門時才戴，而且一回家就拿掉，並且再按摩一下乳房，才能使該部位的淋巴系統回復正常。
　　有關乳癌的發生，近來的研究很多，尤其這是美國女性發生率最高的癌症，可以說每天都有新的報告出爐。胸罩和乳癌間的因果時間關係，尚待證實，不過『自然』是最健康的生活方式，應該是錯不了的原則。

咖啡對身體的影響

咖啡對身體是好處多於壞處，但可別因此就痛快暢飲，身體可是會抗議的！
1.心血管方面
每天喝咖啡５杯或５杯以上的男人，可能容易罹患心臟病；對女性而言，則無此影響。適量的攝取，能提高心臟機能，使血管擴張，血液循環良好。過量攝取咖啡因後，心臟跳動加快，血壓增高，故高血壓及動脈硬化患者需注意控制含有咖啡因的飲品。
2.排泄
促進腎臟機能，幫助體內將多餘的鈉離子排出體外。（所以在利尿作用提升下，咖啡因約在兩個小時左右就會被排泄掉）提高人體消耗熱量的速率，每一百毫克的咖啡因（約一杯咖啡），就可使人體的新陳代謝率增快3~4﹪，因此咖啡亦有助於體重的控制。
3.消化
可刺激胃腸分泌胃酸，促進消化，防止胃下垂。咖啡因可分解脂肪，故在吃完熱能高的食物後，喝杯咖啡也會有和喝茶一樣的清爽感覺。咖啡可促進腸胃激素及蠕動激素，是一種快速通便劑，不過其通便效果只有在早晨飲用才有效，其他時間飲用效果不大。
4.腦
促進腦部活動，使頭腦清醒，反應活潑靈敏，思考力充沛。人類思考力是由大腦內的興奮過程（及正性過程）與抑制過程（及副性過程）兩者相互作用，形成思考力，而咖啡因則是促成這兩種過程的主要物質。
刺激大腦皮質，促進感覺、判斷、記憶、和感情活動。