Vegetarian Festival

Today I would like to share the story of the annual festival in which I participate every year. The festival is called "Vegetarian Festival" or in Thai "Tesakan Gin Jae" which held in October each year.

The Vegetarian Festival is observed nationwide on a grand scale. The most famous place holding this festival is absolutely Phuket province where the most spectacular event takes place yearly. In other provinces such as Trang, Songkhla (Hat Yai) and Chon Buri (Pattaya), people of the Chinese descendants keep this festivals commonly.

The festival occurs yearly during the period from the 1st to the 9th of the 9th Chinese lunar month, which corresponds to 11-19 October. During this time almost all food shops and restaurants will fly yellow flags signifying that vegetarian food is available there. It is so convenient to have vegetarian meals during this time.

In recent years, the Vegetarian Festival has become more popular and has been increasingly observed by young people. This is so because of the belief that the observers will have better health and the purer mind and gain merits from taking vegetarian foods. This aspect, though being the main purpose of this festival, is less mentioned than the spectacular processions.

There are several interesting perspectives of the festival.

Name -- The full name of the festival is "Observe the Ten Commandments and Abstain from Meat".

Period -- The festival normally lasts for nine days from the 1st to the 9th of the 9th Chinese lunar month, as mentioned above.

Food -- People observing the festival should abstain from eating meat, animal oil and five pungent-odour vegetables, viz. garlic, onion, Chinese chives, garlic chives and tobacco. The vegetarians can have their vegetarian meals either at home or at a Chinese temple nearby.

Religious rites -- Rites are performed at the Chinese temples at various dates and times. The details will be given by the organizers beforehand.

As my Chinese tradition, I have to participate in this festival every year wiht no exception. When I was a child, I didn't like this festival that much because I was not allowed to eat any meat but I wanted to eat it so bad. However, as I grew up, I know that meat is no good for my body. I learn to love this festival and I enjoy eating vegetarian food especially mushroom and tofu. It just only 9 days a year, I can do it. Why can't you?

Thank you for the information from http://foodforhealthguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/vegetarian-festival-meritorious.html

Coconut water.....Juice for us.

Dear all,

Today, I like to tell everyone about the benefit of coconut water. I believed everyone used to drink coconut water. Coconut water is very popular in many countries and suitable for every one, every ages. Coconut water can make you have a healthy skin, due to coconut water is a good source of plant hormones called cytokinins. These plant hormones may have an anti-aging effect on human cells, keeping them smooth, full and young-looking instead of becoming misshapen and sagging. When applied directly to your skin, cytokinins in coconut water may act on the connective tissue in your skin to keep its youthful elasticity, eliminating dry skin and age-related wrinkling. Even drinking coconut water can have an anti-aging effect on your body, including your skin, from the inside out.

I Should Not Have Eaten It.

Hi friends,

How are you? Hope you are fine.

I am not well  this weekend. I am going to tell you why…

On Friday, I found a cup of yogurt left in my fridge. Then, I looked at the lid of yogurt to see the expired date, and it was the 23 August 2012. I thought it was all right because it was airtight sealed, just 7 days ago expiration and the colour of yogurt was not changed! As I was hungry, I opened it up and ate it, despite that I knew it smelt strange.

On Saturday morning, I got diarrhea and really wanted to vomit. That yogurt costs Bt. 15.00, but I had to pay for some anti-diarrhea tablets and mineral salt, which cost me more than the yogurt’s price. Oh what a shame!

I am getting better now. I have learnt that I have to be aware of the expiration date, not only for yogurt, but every food product.

Just I want to tell you: when yogurt goes bad, it has rancid smell (unpleasant smell). Although you might not see some mold or fungus visibly, you should not eat around it. If you eat it, you might get such a tummy upset like me.

Have a good day!

Moon Cake Festival

Today I receive a box of mooncake from my company contracted travel agency which remind me that Moon Cake Festival is coming up (30 September). So I would like to share its story with you.

Moon Cake Festival: A Mid-Autumn Festival (Chung Chiu), the third major festival of the Chinese calendar, is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month. This festival corresponds to harvest festival s observed by Western cultures (in Hong Kong, it is held in conjunction with the annual Lantern Festival).

Contrary to what most people believe, this festival probably has less to do with harvest festivities than with the philosophically minded chinese of old. The union of man's spirit with nature in order to achieve perfect harmony was the fundamental canon of Taoism, so much so that contemplation of nature was a way of life.

This festival is also known as the Moon Cake Festival because a special kind of sweet cake (yueh ping) prepared in the shape of the moon and filled with sesame seeds, ground lotus seeds and duck eggs is served as a traditional Chung Chiu delicacy. Nobody actually knows when the custom of eating moon cake of celebrate the Moon Festival began, but one relief traces its origin to the 14th century. At the time, China was in revolt against the Mongols. Chu Yuen-chang, and his senior deputy, Liu Po-wen, discussed battle plan and developes a secret moon cake strategy to take a certain walled city held by the Mongol enemy. Liu dressed up as a Taoist priest and entered the besieged city bearing moon cake. He distributed these to the city's populace. When the time for the year's Chung Chiu festival arrived, people opened their cakes and found hidden messages advising them to coordinate their uprising with the troops outside. Thus, the emperor-to-be ingeniously took the city and his throne. Moon cake of course, became even more famous. Whether this sweet Chinese version of ancient Europe's "Trojan Horse" story is true, no one really known.

The moon plays a significant part of this festival. In Hong Kong, any open space or mountain top is crowded with people trying to get a glimpse of this season's auspicious full moon.

Thank you for the information from http://www.regit.com/hongkong/festival/mooncake.htm and the picture from http://www.manager.co.th/travel/viewnews.aspx?NewsID=9540000106673

Ellipsis

According to the last Ajarn Sripen'class, she taught about an ellipsis which urge me to know more about it. So, I searched and found a use ful information and I think that it neccessary foryour writing.

Ellipsis

An ellipsis is a series of three points with spaces between them (. . .) inserted into a quotation to indicate the omission of material from the original quotation. There are quite a few simple rules for the proper use of ellipses, which are used more often in legal writing than most forms of writing, since lawyers often (generally too often) quote material from other sources. Failure to use the proper form of an ellipsis could misrepresent the work of another person and result in legal liability for the writer. Correct use of ellipses, on the other hand, shows that the writer has carefully attended to detail, and thus increases the reader's confidence in the reliability of the written work.
 

1.  When placing an ellipsis in the middle of a quotation to indicate the omission of material, use three points with spaces before and after the ellipsis.
 

Incorrect: The First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no law respecting. . .the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." U.S. Const. amend. I. Correct: The First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no law respecting . . . the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." U.S. Const. amend. I.

2.  When placing an ellipsis at the end of a quotation to indicate the omission of material, use four points -- a three-point ellipsis and a period. The ellipsis should follow a blank space.

Incorrect: The First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no law. . . abridging the freedom of speech. . ." U.S. Const. amend. I. Correct: The First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech . . . ." U.S. Const. amend. I.

3.  Do not place an ellipsis at the beginning of a quotation to indicate the omission of material.

Incorrect: The First Amendment also prohibits laws ". . . respecting an establishment of religion. . . ." U.S. Const. amend. I. Correct: The First Amendment also prohibits laws "respecting an establishment of religion . . . ." U.S. Const. amend. I.
 

4.  When combining a fully quoted sentence with a partially quoted sentence, or with a second, but nonconsecutive quoted sentence, place a period at the end of the fully quoted sentence, followed by a space, an ellipsis, another space, and the remainder of the quoted material. Do not place a space before a period at the end of a fully quoted sentence.
 

Incorrect: In a unanimous decision, Justice Holmes wrote, "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent . . . .When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right." Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47, 52 (1919). Correct: In a unanimous decision, Justice Holmes wrote, "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. . . . When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right." Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47, 52 (1919).
 

In the preceding series of quotations, the ellipsis in the middle of the two quotations indicates that one or more entire intervening sentences have been omitted.

 
Incorrect: In a unanimous decision, Justice Holmes wrote, "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. . . .their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right." Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47, 52 (1919). Correct: In a unanimous decision, Justice Holmes wrote, "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. . . . [T]heir utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right." Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47, 52 (1919).
 

In the preceding example, the ellipsis indicates that some material -- it could be a whole sentence and the beginning of the next sentence, or just the beginning of the next sentence -- has been omitted in the midst of the quoted material. The brackets around the "T" indicate that the letter was lower case in the original and was changed to upper case by the writer to create a proper sentence. The brackets also confirm that material at the start of the second quoted sentence was omitted, because the letter "T" would have been capitalized in the original, and therefore would require no brackets, if it had started a sentence. For more information concerning the use of brackets, see the section of this tutorial on brackets.
 

5.  When omitting one or more entire paragraphs, indicate the omission by indenting four points and placing them on a separate line. If the quoted material is 50 words or more, use indented margins and do not use any quotation marks.

Incorrect:

"Poverty imposes costs on the nonpoor that warrant, on strictly economic grounds and without regard to ethical or political considerations, incurring some costs to reduce it. For example, poverty in the midst of a generally wealthy society is likely to increase the incidence of crime: the forgone income of a legitimate alternative occupation is low for someone who has little earning capacity in legitimate occupations, while the proximity of wealth increases the expected return from crime, or, stated another way, the cost of honesty. . . . An individual who feels endangered or appalled at the poverty around him can contribute to an organization designed to alleviate that poverty an amount equal to the benefit that he would derive from the reduction of poverty enabled by his contribution (net of administrative costs)." Richard A. Posner, Economic Analysis of Law 350 (2d ed. 1977).

Correct:

Poverty imposes costs on the nonpoor that warrant, on strictly economic grounds and without regard to ethical or political considerations, incurring some costs to reduce it. For example, poverty in the midst of a generally wealthy society is likely to increase the incidence of crime: the forgone income of a legitimate alternative occupation is low for someone who has little earning capacity in legitimate occupations, while the proximity of wealth increases the expected return from crime, or, stated another way, the cost of honesty.

. . . . An individual who feels endangered or appalled at the poverty around him can contribute to an organization designed to alleviate that poverty an amount equal to the benefit that he would derive from the reduction of poverty enabled by his contribution (net of administrative costs).
Richard A. Posner, Economic Analysis of Law 350 (2d ed. 1977).

6.  Never leave a point in an ellipsis floating at the beginning or end of a line of text. (However, you may have a period at the end of a fully quoted sentence at the end of a line of text and begin the ellipsis on the next line.)
 

Incorrect: "His refusal to cooperate with the court and name the source .
. . resulted in a contempt citation."

Also Incorrect:

"His refusal to cooperate with the court and name the source . .
. resulted in a contempt citation."

Correct: "His refusal to cooperate with the court and name the source . . .
resulted in a contempt citation."

Also Correct:

"His refusal to cooperate with the court and name the source
. . . resulted in a contempt citation."

Also Correct:

"The period may properly be placed at the end of a sentence.
. . . The ellipsis may then be placed on the following line, indicating the omission of an intervening sentence."

Thank you for information from:
http://www.kentlaw.edu/academics/lrw/grinker/LwtaEllipses.htm

Once in a blue moon

"Once in a Blue Moon"  I think that everyone has ever heard this phrase but do you know what is a Blue Moon?

There are two more definitions for Blue Moon. It can be the third of four full moons in a single season. Or, someday, you might see an actual blue-colored moon. It’s very rare that you would see a blue-colored moon, although unusual sky conditions – certain-sized particles of dust or smoke – can create them. Blue-colored moons aren’t predictable. Actually, Blue Moon is defined as the second full moon in a calendar month.In this year, the first full moon is August 1 and the second full moon will happen tomorrow(August 31, 2012). The time between one full moon and the next is close to the length of a calendar month. So the only time one month can have two full moons is when the first full moon happens in the first few days of the Moreover, there are two blue moons in a single calendar year. It last happened in 1999. There were two full moons in January and two full moons in March and no full moon in February. So both January and March had Blue Moons.

If you miss this Blue Moon you have to wait it is coming up in 2018.

Thanks for useful information from:
http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/when-is-the-next-blue-moon

Different Types of Japanese Green Tea

Green Teas from Japan

The different types of green tea emerge due to differing locations on where the tea is grown, slight changes in how the tea is cultivated, the differing climate in locations and a whole host of other factors.

Gyokuro : Gyukoro is considered the very best of Japanese green teas. The leaves are flat and pointed, that provide a smooth taste with a light fragrance. During the final weeks before harvesting, these leaves are moved to the shade...out of direct sunlight.

Sencha : Sencha is the "everyday" Japanese green tea. Types and qualities vary widely. Leaves of this tea are exposed directly to sunlight.

Bancha : An unusual green tea that is harvested very late in the season. The leaves are large and rather hard. During the harvesting, the stems and stalks are included in the picking. Known to have a weaker flavor than other green teas.

Matcha : Matcha is a powdered green tea. The is manufactured in the Uji region of Japan. Tea is grown primarily in the shade. This tea is commonly used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony.

Houjicha : Houjicha are green tea leaves that are roasted, hence the brown color. The flavor of the tea tends to be nutty. The roasting process also naturally lowers the caffeine levels of Houjicha green teas, too.

Kukicha : A tea made from white stalks produced by harvesting one bud and three leaves. A very unusual tea, with a taste of chestnut due to the twigs in the tea.

Genmaicha : Also known as the "popcorn tea." This is actually a sencha tea that is pan fired and then blended with toasted hulled rice. During the toasting of the hulled rice, it is not unusual for the rice to "pop," leading to the name of "popcorn tea."

For me, I prefer matcha green tea because it is the most convenient way that I can enjoy green tea. Since it is a powder, I just have to put it in the water both hot and cold. Usually I put the powder in a bottle of cold water and shake it well. Some people say that hot green tea provides more health benefits but I still like to drink iced green tea. I don't think Thailand weather is suitable for drinking hot beverages, I mean the weather is already hot. The only time I enjoy drinking hot green tea is during the winter season which lasts less than a week in Thailand, and during the time whn I have a flu.

Thank you for information  from http://www.teadiscussion.com/types/green-tea-types.php

A Winning Solution for All

          Have you ever heard of a Pyrrhic victory? This phrase is used to describe a temporary victory that eventually leads to a bigger defeat. The phrase refers to King Pyrrhus, who, after defeating the Romans but losing many of his soldiers, is said to have stated "Another such victory and we are lost." A modern, phrase used for this type of situation is " winning the battle, but losing the war."

          When you negotiate, you should always focus on finding a mutually beneficial solution. In other words, the key to successful negotiations is coming up with a win-win situation for both sides.

          By all means, avoid Pyrrhic victories when you negotiate; it makes no sense, for example, to fight tooth and nail for something that will cause ill feelings or trouble for you later on. You may win the negotiations in the short term, but end up losing in the long run. Instead, always try to find a solution that lets everyone win, including you.

Pyrrhic victory  (ชัยชนะพีริก)

ชัยชนะบนความพ่ายแพ้

          You can see the example,  King Pyrrhus loves the win, who, after defeating the Romans but losing many of his soldiers. I think that If everyone think about win of the same kind. Sure that, you shout avoid Pyrrhic victories when you negotiate. You won't see the livable earth forever.

Thanks for information from Workplace & Social Occasion Book, Nanmeebooks, 2554

Bull and Bear Markets

          Have you ever wondered why the words bull and bear are used to describe the stock market when it goes up and down?

          Simple put, in today investing language, a bull is someone who is optimistic about the stock market and thinks that stock prices will rise. A bear is a pessimist who thinks that stock prices will fall. Similarly, a bull market is a rising or growing market, while a bear market is one in which stock prices are falling.

          The origin of these words are unclear, used to describe the up and down movement of the stock market because of the movements of these animals; a bull, for example, sweeps its horns up when it attacks, while a bear sweeps its paws down when it fights.

          Although the origins of these words are uncertain, one thing is certain these day: most investors prefer a bull market to a bear market.

       What do you like a bull or a bear? 

       You know the stock market goes up and down, but historically it always bounces back. And you have to remember that past returns do not guarantee future success. If you are an aggressive investor,so you will to take some risk, too.

Thanks for information from Workplace & Social Occasion Book, Nanmeebooks, 2554

How to prepare for a mountain trip

For all kinds of trips or activities, you will be very fun and happy during your trips, if you prepare well. For a trip to a mountain, you have to prepare many things:

1. Search information about a mountain such as the weather there, height of the mountain, time for driving, a steep road, situation on the way, and tropical rain forest or sparse forest. Driving on a difficult road, you should prepare materials for using in needed time.

2. Book a ticket.
For your trip, you must plan in advance about vehicles. Especially, if you travel during long holiday, you have to decide whether it is appropriate for driving your own car because you have to park your car for many days and you will be exhausted from driving as well. A public car, train, or a rented car might be more convenient than driving your own car.

3. Reserve for an accommodation.
Most of the accommodation on a mountain is camps. Mostly, there is no a house or a room. If camps are not provided for tourists, you have to prepare your own camp. In case your destination is located in the national park, you may have to reserve a room or a house in advance in order not to be disappointed. Moreover, you have to tell them the number of members because it is limited for tourist numbers in some places.

4. Prepare your body.
You have to fit your body to be enough strong for passing a steep mountain and a far road. Before going on a trip, you may do joking or riding one hour a day, so you will not be too tired and enjoy in your trip.

5. Bring a coat for your trip.

Due to the weather at the top of mountain is cold along year, you have to find information about temperature. Providing a coat and a sleeping bag is needed. Your coat should be light and it can protect you from coldness.

6. Provide boots for climbing the hill.

Boots are needed in your trip. It is important that you should be comfortable with your own boots. Besides, your boots should be well- conditioned, so it will not be broken on a road. They should not be a new one because new boots may cause injury and you may not be able to wear them for long distance.

7. Get ready for your spirit.
For your trip to a mountain, spirit is important. If you do not like a mountain trip, you should cancel it because you should not suffer yourself and your friends along a trip. For the most important, you have to think and preserve the environment.

Thank you for a picture from google.com 

Just I Want You to Read It

Hi friends,

How are you? Hope you are fine.

I have no idea to write. I hope you don’t mind if I would like you to share a piece of news with me. …………………………………..

Priceless Painting Lost in Fire Tragedy

The Imaginary Watermelon, a priceless painting by a group of elephants who do not want to reveal their names has been lost in a fire tragedy at a local gallery—somewhere in the world.

A big blaze occurred at 07.00 pm yesterday before an exhibition which would have opened in the following morning. Mr. Big, the head of the gallery, said that the fire might have been caused by an electric short circuit. Thirty volunteering decorators were assumed to have died of smoke inhalation. It is believed that they were unable to find the way out.

A gallery staff reported that the priceless painting was burnt in the middle which is the most colourful part painted by the group of elephants. A TV reporter also asked Mr. Big if he had taken any preventive fire action before the tragedy happened, but Mr. Big seemed unable to reveal any information.

Mr. Big is blamed by the team of the elephant trainers as he appears not to be worried about a great loss to the gallery.

………………………………..

Now, I am going to tell you that the above is a piece of fake news invented by me so it is not a true story. It is just I would like to make you laugh.

Thanks for reading and have a good weekend.

migraine

A migraine is a severe, painful headache that always happening with me. I don't know why it happen and how to treat it. so I search and found that migraine headaches result from a combination of blood vessel enlargement and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around these blood vessels. During the headache, an artery enlarges that is located on the outside of the skull just under the skin of the temple (temporal artery). This causes a release of chemicals that cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery.

A migraine headache causes the sympathetic nervous system to respond with feelings of nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. This response also delays the emptying of the stomach into the small intestine (affecting food absorption), decreases blood circulation (leading to cold hands and feet), and increases sensitivity to light and sound.

More than 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, and females are much more likely to get them than males.

What causes migraines?

Some people who suffer from migraines can clearly identify triggers or factors that cause the headaches, but many cannot. Potential migraine triggers include:

• Allergies and allergic reactions


• Bright lights, loud noises, and certain odors or perfumes


• Physical or emotional stress


• Changes in sleep patterns or irregular sleep


• Smoking or exposure to smoke


• Skipping meals or fasting


• Alcohol


• Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, hormone fluctuations during menopause onset


• Tension headaches


• Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami)


• Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods.

Triggers do not always cause migraines, and avoiding triggers does not always prevent migraines.

What are the symptoms of migraine?

Symptoms of migraine can occur a while before the headache, immediately before the headache, during the headache, and after the headache. Although not all migraines are the same, typical symptoms include:

• Moderate to severe pain, usually confined to one side of the head, but switching in successive migraines
• Pulsing and throbbing head pain
• Increasing pain during physical activity
• Inability to perform regular activities due to pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased sensitivity to light and sound

Many people experience migraines with auras just before or during the head pain, but most do not. Auras are perceptual disturbances such as confusing thoughts or experiences and the perception of strange lights, sparkling or flashing lights, lines in the visual field, blind spots, pins and needles in an arm or leg, or unpleasant smells.

Migraine sufferers also may have premonitions called prodrome that can occur several hours or a day or so before the headache. These premonitions may consist of feelings of elation or intense energy, cravings for sweets, thirst, drowsiness, irritability, or depression.

How is migraine diagnosed?

Physicians will look at family medical history and check the patient for the symptoms described above in order to diagnose migraine. The International Headache Society recommends the "5, 4, 3, 2, 1 criteria" to diagnose migraines without aura. This stands for:

• 5 or more attacks


• 4 hours to 3 days in duration


• At least 2 of unilateral location, pulsating quality, moderate to severe pain, aggravation by or avoidance of routine physical activity


• At least 1 additional symptom such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound.

Tests such as electroencephalography (EEG), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and spinal tap may also be performed that check for:

• Bleeding within the skull
• Blood clot within the membrane that covers the brain
• Stroke
• Dilated blood vessel in the brain
• Too much or too little cerebrospinal fluid
• Inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord
• Nasal sinus blockage
• Postictal headache (after stroke or seizure)
• Tumors

How is migraine treated and prevented?

Migraine treatment (abortive therapies) and prevention (prophylactic therapies) focus on avoiding triggers, controlling symptoms, and taking medicines. Over-the-counter medications such as naproxen, ibuprofen, acetaminophen (paracetamol), and other analgesics like Excedrin (aspirin with caffeine) are often the first abortive therapies to eliminate the headache or substantially reduce pain. Anti-emetics may also be employed to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Serotonin agonists such as sumatriptan may also be prescribed for severe migraines or for migraines that are not responding to the over-the-counter medications. Similarly, some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - antidepressants such as tricyclics - are prescribed to reduce migraine symptoms although they are not approved in all countries for this purpose.

Another class of abortive treatments are called ergots, which are usually effective if administered at the first sign of migraine. Other drugs have also been used to treat migraine such as combinations of barbituates, paracetamol or aspirin, and caffeine (Fioricet or Fiorinal) and combinations of acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene (Amidrine, Duadrin, and Midrin). If vomiting makes drugs difficult to ingest, anti-emetics will be prescribed.

Migraine prevention begins with avoiding things that trigger the condition. The main goals of prophylactic therapies are to reduce the frequency, painfulness, and duration of migraine headaches and to increase the effectiveness of abortive therapies. There are several categories of preventive migraine medicine, ranging from diet changes and exercise to prescription drugs. Some of these include:

• Prescription beta blockers, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants


• Botulinum toxin A (Botox)


• Herbs and vitamins such as butterbur, cannabis, coenzyme Q10, feverfew, magnesium citrate, riboflavin, B12, melatonin


• Surgery that severs corrugator supercilii muscle and zygomaticotemporal nerve in the brain


• Spinal cord stimulator implantation


• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy


• Vision correction


• Exercise, sleep, sexual activity


• Visualization and self-hypnosis


• Chiropractic care or acupuncture


• Special diets such as gluten free

It is possible for people to get medication overuse headache (MOH), or rebound headache, when taking too many medications in an attempt to prevent migraine. 

Thanks for information from:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148373.php

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Hi!!!
Today i have a useful information about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) telling you to observe and protect your kid and yourselves.

 

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. The illness most often occurs in the spring and fall and is most frequently seen in young children, infants, and toddlers. It is characterized by fever and a blister-like rash affecting the palms of the hands and soles of the feet along with blisters inside the mouth. (It is unrelated to foot and mouth disease, which affects livestock.)

this disease is generally caused by coxsackievirus A-16, which is a member of the enterovirus family. There are other types of enteroviruses that can cause the symptoms as well, but these are less common. Children usually become infected with the virus from other children in an oral-fecal pattern; that is, infection is acquired from exposure to oral secretions (nasal discharge, saliva, etc.) or to stool. The incubation period (time between exposure and symptoms) is usually five days.

It usually occurs in the spring and fall seasons but may occur at any time during the year. The initial symptoms include fever and general malaise (poor appetite, aches and pains, etc.). These symptoms generally last one to two days before a blister-like rash develops on the hands, feet, and in the mouth. The rash initially appears as small red spots but then develops into vesicles (blisters). The blisters may develop on the gums, inner cheeks, and tongue, and patients may complain of mouth pain and a sore throat. These young patients tend to drool and avoid swallowing and may refuse to drink or eat because of the discomfort. Very young infants may even become dehydrated due to the refusal to drink. Rarely, other more serious complications occur, including viral meningitis (aseptic meningitis) and encephalitis. The symptoms associated with these complications include high fever, headache, stiff neck, and back pain. If your child has any of these additional symptoms, you should seek medical attention. Any high fever in a very young infant should be evaluated by a health-care practitioner. For older infants and children, as long as the child has adequate oral intake, this particular illness can be managed comfortably at home. 

There is no specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Supportive care, including fever management, and prevention of dehydration are the primary goals. Occasionally, "magic mouthwash" is prescribed by the provider. This is a mix of several oral liquid medications, generally including a topical anesthetic and diphenhydramine (Benadryl). This is then applied to the mouth ulcers to decrease the pain associated with the oral lesions, decrease the inflammatory response, and encourage the affected infant to increase oral intake.
If your child's fever remains elevated despite appropriate fever-reducing drugs, or if he/she develops any signs or symptoms of dehydration (dry skin and mucous membranes, weight loss, persistent irritability, lethargy, or decreased urine output), you should seek immediate medical attention. Obviously, when concerned or in doubt, contact your child's health-care provider. There is no vaccine; however, the illness is typically mild and self-limited, and children generally cannot develop the illness twice. In addition, most adults have persistent immunity and cannot become infected either.

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A Brief History of Cosmetics

          People have always wanted to look good, and the use of cosmetics goes back to ancient times. Interestingly, in the past, it was common for both women and men to use cosmetics.

          In ancient Egypt, black kohl was commonly used as an eyeliner, and olive oil was used as a moisturizer. The ancient Romans used butter to take care of pimples.

          During the Middle Ages, women in Europe painted their faces white. Women in some countries in Asia also painted their faces white, using a rice powder paint.

          In the years that followed, women in Europe came up with a unique way to get rid of wrinkles: they slept with raw beef on their faces.

          Today, cosmetics remain as popular as ever; it is estimated that people spend around US$ 65 billion on cosmetics each year.

           If using cosmetics cause you are beautiful. Are you like to use cosmetic? 

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The Changing World of Hair Styling

         In the past, men and women usually went to different places to get their hair cut. Men have traditionally gone to barbershops. Barbers, often men, specialize in cutting men's hair. In a barbershop, men can get a shave, but not a shampoo. Prices are generally low, and the surroundings usually basic.

          Women have usually gone to beauty parlors. Also known as beauty shops or salons, these places offer many different services. In a beauty parlor, clients can have their cut, styled, permed, and colored. In addition, beauty parlors usually offer a more stylish and comfortable environment than barbershops.

          Today, however, both men and women often go the same place to have their hair cut. These places are known as unisex hair salon, and they welcome anyone who wants to get a haircut, or a new look.

By P.P.