Hormones out of whack?

Jom belajar hormon hari ini. Haha. Tot i wanna share this coz we women always experience hormonal imbalance which can affect our health.

Estrogen
If you are overweight, you may have elevated estrogen levels; fat cells actually produce the hormone, so extra weight can lead to too much estrogen in the body. This can be a serious problem because excess estrogen can fuel breast and uterine cancers. 

(I think i have low estrogen levels..tu yang underweight je.huhu)


Melatonin
Low levels of melatonin, the hormone responsible for maintaining the body's circadian rhythm, are associated with poor sleep and depression. Our bodies may produce less melatonin as we age, which could explain why some older adults have more trouble sleeping than children do.

(oh i see..maybe that's y we should take supplement kot)

Ghrelin and Leptin
Stomach growling? Thank ghrelin. Produced in the stomach, ghrelin cues the brain that you're hungry. After you eat, leptin swoops in to tell the brain you're full. If these two hormones fall out of sync, you may lose the ability to recognize when your body is satiated and overeat as a result.

(??tak tau bila lapar or kenyang?ok that sounds scary)

Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid hormone regulates how fast you burn calories. One in ten women doesn't produce enough of it—a condition known as hypothyroidism, which can lead to weight gain, depression, and fatigue. On the other end of the spectrum is hyperthyroidism, in which the thyroid gland releases too much of its hormone, causing symptoms such as anxiety, a racing heart, excessive sweating, even diarrhea.

(hmm ramai perempuan ada masalah thyroid bila masuk 30 or 40.So kena take note ni.And selalu buat check-up)

Aldosterone
Aldosterone regulates your body's sodium-to-water ratio. But a condition called renal artery stenosis—a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the kidneys—can trigger the release of the hormone, causing a surge in blood pressure.

(Kalau ada high blood pressure kena check jugakla kot2 ada hormonal problem)

Cortisol
When you're under pressure, your cortisol spikes to provide the body with a quick dose of energy. Chronic stress, however, can keep your cortisol elevated continuously—a dangerous state, since the hormone can suppress the immune system and has been linked to the accumulation of abdominal fat. 

(So jangan stres melampau ok! orang stres selalu sakit. huhu. Tarik nafas dalam-dalam n zikir banyak2..kasi turun itu cortisol!)

Testosterone

In the years preceding menopause, a woman may suffer from decreased testosterone as her ovaries and adrenal glands slow the production of sex hormones. This may explain why many women experience a drop in libido during this period of their lives. Excess testosterone, however, may be the result of a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); possible symptoms include irregular periods, male-pattern baldness, a deepening voice, and excess body hair. 

(Libido oh libido..hahah)



Source: oprah.com

faint line on a pregnancy test

Harini i ada rasa stomach cramp and tak sedap badan. Last period was on 5th june. So agak2 dah lewat 2 hari je baru. Tapi gatai jugak nak buat home pregnancy test (urine). So i used my first morning urine..

and appeared like this after 3 - 4 minutes.

Just a faint line.( Sory bad image;p)

And i went to see the doc just now...around 3.30 p.m and turned out negative. Tapi doc tu mcm pelik sket. She said no need to wait until 4-5 minutes ke apa..kalau betul preggy a few seconds je dah nampak the second line. But internet and the explanation on the home pregnancy kit tell me
differently. And she didn't take my words seriously bila i cakap pagi tadi buat test 2 kali dua2 ada 2 line tapi faint je la.

Confident abis doc tu i x preggy and macam nak cepat2 je i keluar. Dahla pompuan. Tapi makcik2 la..dats y malas nak layan ckp byk2 ngan dia. Dia ingat i baru2 kawin and terlebih excited nak first baby kot tapi bila i kata i dah ada baby setaun 9 bulan barula sebok nak entertain. Apa punya pesen la mak cik oii..pangkah la klinik ni.huhu.

I dun really mind if i'm not pregnant..tapi i bengang dengan layanan doc tu..nak kata tak cukup ilmu dah ada title Dr and ada klinik sendiri. haihh..

Btw, this is what i got from the internet:

What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

On a pregnancy test, a faint test line - or color band - is usually indicative of a positive result, as long as it's read within the allotted time frame - or reaction time of the test (usually at 5-10 minutes). If you do the pregnancy test properly and read it within the recommended time, then a faint and weak line is very likely a positive pregnancy test. Explanations for a faint positive line include:

• You may be testing too early after conception - the hCG in your body may not be at a sufficient level for test detection. hCG doubles every two days, so wait and test again using first morning urine.
• Different test sensitivity. As tests detect hCG at different levels, a faint line on one variety of test may appear as a stronger line on a 20 mIU test.
• Urine dilution. Your urine may be diluted due to frequent urination or consumption of liquids. First morning urine is recommended for pregnancy testing as it contains the most concentrated presence of hCG.
• Chemical pregnancy. Sometimes, an early pregnancy is detected - followed by negative test results. A chemical pregnancy means implantation takes place followed by a miscarriage - usually before any other pregnancy symptoms are detected.

So okla.doa2la i ada rezeki..kalau tak de pun tak pe..ketentuan Allah;)

Daa...

When can my baby eats yogurt??

Ya Allah...sofea loves yogurt very much !

Some of my friends ada tanya, when they can introduce yogurt to the baby?

Well, i bukanla expert sangat kan...but after some researches on the internet, i figured that we can introduce as early as 6 months old. But kena tengokla betul2 apa effect pada baby. In case dia ada milk intolerance ke kan.. Kalau ada, maybe pastu dia akan alami vomitting ke, diarrhea ke, abdominal pain ke, ..senang cite cranky n fussy laa.. So kena cepat2 pi bawa check doctor kay.

Also, manala tau ada food allergy ke kan..sebab baby besela...before 1 year old tu kadang2 dgn fruits pun boleh allergy. So kalau lepas makan yogurt ada swelling kat muka ke bibir ke, difficulty breathing ke, rashes ke haaa pun kena cepat2 seek for the doctor la. Huhu.

As for Sofea, i bagi pun bila dah 1 year above tak silap.. I started bagi masa dia ada sakit mulut hari tu. Gum infection. Memang refused makan itu ini, but yogurt baru dia makan. Maybe sebab sejuk and masam sket so kurang rasa sakit mulut tu kan..

And after dah baik sakit tu..yogurt dgn sofea tak dpt dipisahkan.haha..memang every week i kena stock up yogurt kat umah. Plus mylocx pun suka. Hehe.

Cuma, i xpernah bagi yang pasteurized whole-milk yogurts ..i bagi yang fat-free yang bese2 tu and it's actually artificially sweetened which is not very good i think. Nanti nak cari yang whole-milk yogurt sebab baby needs fat callories kan. Tapi takut sofea je la tak suka pasai dia dah syiok dgn flavoured yogurts tuh. huuhu.

Daa.

Do I feel pain?

Hi.

I'm in pain now. Physical pain. Woman related pain.

And it's called menstrual pain. Hahah. What an intro huh. But when this happened I jadi sgt xbermaya n malas n sakit2 semua. Lying in bed is the best remedy for my case.

Huh...after a hectic week at work, n I finally got time to relax during the weekend, here comes the pain. Dugaan. Besides, my daughter plak skang dah pandai merengek nak ajak keluar. Syian dia. Maybe dah bosan 5 days xkeluar rumah. Well sweetie, i'm not taking u out with my condition like this. Not atleast until evening. Until the pain subside. N mylocx, nocturnal as I said before..sleeping n will only wake up probably around 3p.m.huhu. Except for jumaat prayer la.

I'm not a type to rely so much on medication intake. I kindda love to feel the pain n test how long can I endure the pain. Sampaila xtahan sgt baru mkn ubat. It's a habit. Huhu. Same case time labor pain dulu. No medication at all. Hahah. But seriously painful of course.

Kla..i dunno y i'm telling bout pain here. Will update more later. Daa.

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What a sunday..

Help! Sofea still x ok2 lagi demam. N the swollen gum seems obvious now. Well, at first I thought it's teething thingy. But bila wat research n ask the doc, teething will not cause fever. Low fever, maybe. But not high fever. It's gotta be something else.

N so I thought maybe it's due to ear infection or gum inflammation. Coz both boleh cause fever. I bawakla sofea jumpa doc for the second time. N yes, doc said memang gum sofea bengkak. Infection dia kata. So he prescribed antibiotic n ubat demam jugak. Oh ini doc lain ye bukan yg 1st I met aritu. N dia suruh stop ubat yg before ni. Hmm we'll wait n see. Syian sofea. Memang refuse makan solid. Sebaikla minum susu formula n breastfeed sket2. I need to keep her hydrated. N dia poo poo pun ok. Memang everyday dia poo poo. Xde cirit ke apa ke.

I think sebab puting susu ke..or toothbrush ke..or anything that she put into her mouth la. Tu yg got infected tu. Haihh..kalau selasa ni x ok2 demam doc suruh dtg lagi. Get well soon honey.

Harini lepas gi jumpa doc (lama ok tunggu)..we all went to timesquare. At the clinic, ada mcm2 kes arini..org kena tikam la, orang sakit kronikla. Yelakan..nak tunggu doc jahit n check the patients tu of coursela lama kan. Saba jela.

Oh n mylocx plak time kat clinic tu..he started feeling sick. Rasa nak demam n headache n sengal2 badan. Mulanya kitorang plan nak gi taman burung arini. Tp cancel la dgn condition mylocx n sofea yg x sehat tu. Syian both of my sweethearts.huhu.

Tapi pergi juga TS nak beli printer ink. Seemed mylocx was struggling to keep going. Poor him. Asyik komplen xlarat je.He won't be complaining if it's not that bad.  Then after lunch, we went straight to home. Balik2 mylocx terus collapse lepas telan panadol.

Hmm kla. Malam ni ingat nak ajak mylocx layan dvd lagi. Tu pun if he feels better la.

Daa.

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Sofea & allergy

oh sangat sedih!

last night lepas balik dari rumah Poksu & Moksu sofea developed a symptom like eczema. I felt pretty bad sebab kat rumah poksu we had pizza's for dinner celebrating me and Lisa's (anak Poksu) birthday.

tengah syok i dok makan pizza yg penuh dgn seafood tu, sofea pun merengek2 & nangis2 nak makan juga. i pun picit2 la roti pizza tu kasi hancur sket dan suapkan sofea.she wanted more and more. To be honest, i'm not very aware of baby's food allergies and all, so u can imagine la kan betapa syoknye i tgk sofea makan. tapi xdela banyak, just beberapa suapan je kasi dia rasa2 gitu je.

I fed her around 10.30p.m like that. and we all (me, sofea, mylocx n bibik) were going home around 11.30 p.m. tak lama lepas makan tu, sofea start la tergaru2. tengok2 cam ada merah2 and bintat2 around her eyes, neck, and legs. i first thought it was nyamuk or something coz nampak bintat2 cam kena gigit kan.

In the car, she didn't stop scratching her eyes, and forehead. i breastfed her until she fall asleep. sampai rumah dia terjaga. and what do you expect?..things were getting worse. makin tergaru2. dan masyaAllah, bintat2 makin banyak and semuanya jadi merah2.belakang telinga, tengkuk, kepala, pipi, dahi dan mata semua gatal2. her eyes were swelling pretty bad.

ape lagi.....! off we went to the doctor la. doctor said, memang allergy. maybe due to crustaceans (shrimp/crab)..seafood pizza remember? so doctor pun bagi ubat minum untuk alahan. first try sofea vomit. sian anak mommy. pastu doctor bagi ubat minum alahan + tahan muntah sekali. alhamdulillah sofea tak muntah balik. lepas minum ubat tu, memang nampak a lot of changes la. merah makin hilang dan sofea dah tak tergaru2 lagi. dalam kereta sofea terus tertidur. memang nyenyak abes. yela dah pukul 1 lebih dah time tu. doktor bagi ubat sapu, ubat minum tahan gatal & ubat minum alahan. he said, yg penting ubat yg minum tu. 3.5 ml for 3 times a day.

sofea bangun pagi ni around 10 a.m. penat sgt agaknya. plus mungkin kesan ubat tu juga. memang dah tak nampak langsung merah2 or gatal2 pagi ni. but kena continue bagi ubat for 3 days. tadi dia dah minum even mengamuk juga masa nak telan tu. sian dia..pastu tak lama tu tertidur. get well soon anak mommy! insyaAllah.

besides, i think it has to do with the tindik telinga juga kot. yela, luka kan baik around 1 month camtu. so kena la avoid makan makanan tertentu kan. i totally forgot about that. siap suap kasi sofea makan direct cam tuje. oh soooo careless!

advice for mothers, janganla main sumbat je makanan kat baby even though dia dah boleh makan solids. slowly introduce new foods kat baby. below is some info from wholesomebabyfood.com~

Common foods that, traditionally, should wait to be introduced to baby until baby has reached a certain age Please note "recommendations changed" or "unchanged" status considering new studies
Honey (not an allergen but may cause botulism in infants under 1yr old)	After 1 year recommendation unchanged
Peanut Butter	After 1 or 2 years* recommendations changed - from 6 months to 2 years
(Tree) Nuts (also may pose a choking hazard)	After 1 or 2 years* recommendations changed - from 6 months to 2 years
Citrus or Acidic Fruits Not an allergen but may cause rash & digestive upset due to acidity. Using a dash of lemon or pineapple juice in a whole fruit puree is NOT the same as giving a baby pureed or sliced oranges, pineapple et al. Just because a fruit, like tomato, is not in the citrus family does not mean that it is not acidic.	After 1 year recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months
Raw Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries - learn about why processed strawberries may not pose an allergy risk (Blueberries and Cranberries are NOT included in this)	After 1 year** recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months
Corn (possible allergen and not very nutrient rich)	After 1 year recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months
Egg Whites (many pediatricians will say it is fine for an older infant to have baked goods that include whole eggs)	After 1 year recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months
Whole Milk - as a drink Lactose and milk proteins may cause allergic reactions and may also cause tummy troubles as they are hard to digest - yogurt and cheese are exceptions. Milk also hinders proper absorption of iron; iron is crucial during the 1st yr..	After 1 year recommendations unchanged
Wheat Many suggest that for the infant who has had no issues with gluten in Oats and/or Barley, and who has no history of wheat allergy or gluten intolerance, that offering wheat products (such as wheat toast) is fine around 8+ months - Read more at our topic Wheat for Baby	After 9-10 months or 1 year recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months
Grapes (not a high allergen but may pose a choking hazard - use extreme caution if offering your older infant or toddler grapes)	After 10 months or 1 year ** recommendations unchanged
Shellfish/Crustaceans (may be a high allergen)	After 1 or 2 years *** recommendations changed - from 6 months to 12 months

* Peanuts and Tree Nuts have varied age recommendations for introduction. Typical ages for introduction are:

• After One (1) Year for the Non Food Sensitive/Non-Allergic Child;
• After Two (2) or Three (3) Years for the Food Sensitive/Allergic Child.

Some Medical Authorities even suggest holding off Peanuts and Tree Nuts until after Seven (7) Years old. You should introduce these items with the consultation and recommendation of your baby's Pediatrician.

Recommendations for introduction of peanuts and tree nut have changed to anytime from 6-12 months. Please ask your pediatrician as reactions to these food items may be deadly.

** Strawberries Please note that the current recommendation for introducing strawberries was after a baby has reached 12 months of age. Commercial Stage 2 baby foods contain strawberries because it is said that processing strawberries at such a high temperature "kills" the protein that causes the allergic response. Visit our Strawberry page to learn more.
Recommendations for introduction of [fresh] strawberries have changed to anytime from 6-12 months.

** Grapes are not a high allergen but may pose choking hazards. Visit our Grape page to learn about ways to safely offer your baby grapes.

*** Shellfish/Crustaceans introduction depends on a baby's history of food allergies as well as the family's history of food allergies.
Recommendations for introduction of fish and shellfish have changed to anytime from 6-12 months. Please ask your pediatrician as shellfish reactions may be deadly.

No! esok kerja!!! Ya Allah please give me strength!

another cup of coffee??

I always wondering about the diuretic effect of caffeine on the body because i realized that everytime i drink coffee i will rush to the toilet some time later.It causes me loosing stools or frequent urination.

Well i don't think i have a serious caffeine addiction because i drink more or less twice a week but the regular symptoms are loosing stools, urination, increasing heart rate and restless nights.

I also learnt that an occasional cup of coffee is one thing, but depending on a cup to keep us awake is something entirely different. Although a little caffeine may wake us up and give us a sense of energy, too much caffeine actually hurts our moods and overall well being. Two cups of caffeine per day seems to have a positive effect, but research shows that even one cup a day is enough to cause dependence. Caffeine may temporarily improve the mood and give a sense of vitality...then it wears off and the mood and energy levels crash to levels even lower than before.

Our bodies adjust, causing us to need more caffeine to give us the same desired effect. Caffeine does not provide any energy or increase our alertness. Instead, it stimulates our bodies.So i'd better becareful of my coffee intake or otherwise i will have a serious caffeine addiction and caffeine habit.

Tight Butt

As for the title above, i think it's kindda inappropriate.haha.But i liked it though..probably can draw a lot more attention..=p

Anyway..here i am again with a new post n category..>>HEALTH
And to be more spesific>>exercise.
Even more spesific>>simple way to tight your butt.haha

For me personally, i always wanna have a tight and firm figure. Well, who doesn't..haha.And i always concern about body fitness.

You know..when i was in UM, during my 3rd year..i started to go to the gym..
well, it's free u know.should make full use of it.
I'm always excited to go that i'll try my best to persuade my friends to come along. It's not fun to go alone. The gym is normally conquered by male. However, ladies time-tuesday and thursday(5.30-7.00). Some of my friends asked me why do we need to go to the gym. We can just jogging or playing other games. I don't have answers for that.. but i just said..i love it..just simply love it.

At the gym..there's this indian instructor. A good and friendly person he is. He always ready to help and share his ideas if we asked for it.
I remembered he once told me..that women should go to gym..or atleast do some exercises on their own..it doesn't mean women should be tough and full of big muscles like men..it's for toning.
Toning is to make almost any body part appear firmer and sleeker. This is to avoid flabby arms..big thighs..bulgy stomach etc..It's just to maintain a firm and healthy body. And to get a firm body..you have to have more muscles, less fats.

He also said that..one of the simple exercise we can do anywhere, anytime..and gives great result is...SQUAT exercise..ya it looks simple i know..but try to do it yourself..it gives a tremendous effect on your body..not as easy as it looks like. Often called "the king of exercises" by those who believe its capable of inducing more and faster muscle growth than any other exercise. It tones up butt, thigh, leg, stomach and lower back. You can add some weight lifting if you like..contohnya cam angkat dumbell. Whatever it is..to avoid injury and for safety precaution, you should always warm up first. And when you do the exercise...tender and sore muscles for 1 or 2 days is completely normal..give it some rest n when you feel better you can start doing it again.

So..whenever i feel like malas nak main game ke ape, i juz squat..or wat weigt lifting sket2..angkat2 botol besar ke..buku ke..hehe.Tapi kalo rajin nak buat other exercises or go to the gym..that's definitely great!

I learned a lot from the gym instructor which i love to share with others. Whatever it is..dun say we have no time for exercise..coz it's a must.And i'm telling that to myself as well.

For those of you who dun really know how to squat..watch here:



So gals...why dun we start?...(firm butt remember??=p)

oh ya..if you men are interested in bodybuilding..or perhaps if you want that hot-sexy-oh so firm body like jared and jensen...it requires many levels of workouts and good food intake i guess..with a lot more efforts, endurance, money (probably), passion and time.. So much for a hot n good look babe.=p

Where there's a will there's a way~

Honey..

Ahaha..

bukan that 'honey' okk..
ni real honey okk..

bkn ape..dua tiga harini..aku makan banyak weh..serius..
aku xtau la sebab ape kan..tp past few days i started to take honey as my daily routine..
ini yg warna cerah sket...bkn yg gelap tu..mmg favouritela..sweeeeet sgt..xmcm yg kat supermarket tu..da tambah gula bagai..haha.

and aku xtau btol ke tak..tp aku rase..my growing appetite is due to the honey intake...
haha..ade pnah bace gak yg madu leh buat kan kite makin berselera..
so...mungkin ade btolnye..tak kesah pon kalo berat increase sket..hahha..

pas tu..skang ni pagi2 je teringin nk makan telur separuh masak..aii..takkan ni sbb madu tu jugak.haha.sape tak makan telur half-cooked memang rugi..despite its look, it tastes unbelievably great.aku suka makan dgn kicap manis..ala kicap cap kipas udang tu.ahaha

apepon..madu ori mmg bessshh..aku makan begitu sahaja tanpa campur ape2 so far..
sbb bes sgt.haha..i ade ckp dgn my Locx aritu yg nnt kat umah kna ade honey..sbb it's really good for health...then die kate xkesah..coz die makan je mcm2..sume pon bole masukk..ahahaha.
laki nye perut.besela.haha

oh ni tetibe nak ubah topik jap...my Locx kate ayat i kat blog kalo tulis in BM tunggang langgang.kalo BI lagi proper..wahahaha..sungguh jujur dan ikhlas..
xpe..kritikan membina.haha.aku lagi suka santai2 sebenarnya..haii canela nak memartabatkan BM kalo ramai cam aku ni (memartabatkan tu pinjam from myLocx..ahaha.)

okla.xde idea da...i've some interesting info to share below=)..

Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda:"Barangsiapa minum madu setiap bulan dengan niat melakukan nasehat Al-Qur'an,maka Allah SWT akan menyembuhkannya dari 77 penyakit".

"Barangsiapa ingin memiliki hafalan yang kuat hendaklah dia meminum madu".

"Sebaik-baik minuman ialah madu karena dia dapat mengkonsentrasikan hati dan menghilangkan dingin yang ada di dalam dada".

"Allah SWt telah meletakan berkah di dalam madu dan menjadikannya sebagai obat dari rasa nyeri, dan madu telah didoakan oleh 70 Nabi".

Dari Imam Ali a.s. beliau bersabda:"Madu adalah obat dari segala penyakit,tiada penyakit di dalamnya, ia dapat menghilangkan lendir dan membersihkan hati".

Dari Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq a.s., beliau bersabda:"Rasul saw sangat menyenangi madu".

Dari Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq a.s., beliau bersabda:"Biasakanlah dirimu memperoleh dua obat yaitu meminum madu dan membaca Al-Quran".