Cotton Buds

Just a piece of information for everyone..... a truth too many people do
not realize. Please read on...

My husband had ear pain for a very long time, sometimes he would just
visit a private doctor and get some antibiotics and ear drops and after
applying it over a few days, the pain would be gone. He got a habit of
using cotton buds to clean his ear canals everyday after his bath. Just
normal cotton buds that we can purchase at any shop at 3 for $1.

Lately, the problem became quite serious to the fact that he couldn't
sleep at night and one day, unable to control the pain even after taking
his medicine... he went to see a doctor in the middle of the night and
was referred to the Alexandra Hospital where they prescribed stronger
antibi otics and an appointment to see a specialist. Upon visiting the
specialist, he advised my husband to never use a cotton bud to clean his
ears again, after using a special equipment to remove whatever dirt was
remaining very deep in the ear as a result of using the cotton bud.

The doctor said that cotton bud was never invented to clean ear canals
but to clean superficial items or just surface wounds and to apply
medicine.Small pieces or particles on the cotton bud tend to remain in
the ear canal and that gives opportunity for bacteria to breed and by
using a cotton bud, the dirt in the ear is actually being thrust further
into the ear canal, hindering its self-clearing process. Some people
tend to thrust the cotton bud very deep into the ear and this may result
in the damage of the ear drum and a operation may be needed to correct
the problem.

The doctor's advised was to use olive oil, just one or two drops into
the ear once a month and the ear will actually cleanse itself,
thereafter to use a tissue paper to clean just the outermost part of the
ear.

My husband has since stopped using cotton buds and has fully recovered.
The above piece of information is given by the specialist at Hospital.
You may check with any doctor to verify the information.

The best gifts to give

• To your friend : loyalty
• To your enemy : forgiveness
• To your boss : service
• To a child : a good example
• To your parents : gratitude and devotion
• To your mate : love and faithfulness
• To all men and women : love
• To God : your life

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Words of wisdom!!

• Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind.
• You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future.
• God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. All people smile in the same language.
• A hug is a great gift ..One size fits all. It can be given for any occasion and it's easy to exchange.
• Everyone needs to be loved...especially when they do not deserve it.
• The real measure of a man's wealth is what he has invested in eternity.
• Laughter is God's sunshine.
• Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it.
• It's important for parents to live the same things they teach.
• Thank God for what you have, TRUST GOD for what you need.
• If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
• Happy memories never wear out....re-live them as often as you want.
• Home is the place where we grumble the most, but are often treated the best.
• The choice you make today will usually affect tomorrow.
• Take time to laugh, for it is the music of the soul.
• If anyone speaks badly of you, live so none will believe it.
• Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
• Love is strengthened by working through conflicts together.
• The best thing parents can do for their children is to love each other.
• Harsh words break no bones but they do break hearts.
• To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.
• We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for.
• Love is the only thing that can be divided without being diminished..
• Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others.
• You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven.
• For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back.
• Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are.

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Everything Happen for a Reason

Everything Happen for a Reason...

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they are meant to be there. They serve some sort of purpose like teaching you a lesson or helping you figure out what you want to become. These people can be your roommate, neighbor, professor, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger who, when you lock your eyes with his, you know that he will affect your life in some profound way. Sometimes things happen to you and they may seem horrible, painful, and unfair. But in reflection, you realize that without overcoming those ob­stacles you will never have realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, great loss and sheer stupidity, occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests-events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. A safe and comfort­able but dull life does not give you anything. Your experiences create who you are. You can learn a lot from them.

If someone hurts, betrays or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not because they love you, but because they teach you to love and open your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt before. Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to' experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and listen to them. Let yourself fall in love. Break free and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to do so. Tell yourself that you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't, no one else will believe in you. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.

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How Smart Is Your Right Foot?

This is so funny that it will boggle your mind. And you will keep trying it at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot. But you can't!!!

1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction!!!

I told you so... And there is nothing you can do about it.
Make sure you pass this on to your friends...
They won't be able to either...

Nice Poem Takes a minute to read, but only a second to sink in!

This has not been broken since 9/11/01, so please keep it going...
This has been kept alive and moving since 9/11 in memory of all those
who perished this morning; the passengers and the pilots on the United
Air and AA flights, the workers in the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon, and all the innocent bystanders. Our prayers go out to the
friends and families of the deceased.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I would spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day--
Well I was sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
and you were too busy to grant someone
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Your japan name !!

Message: take each letter of your name and substitute it with the japanese sound to the right of the letter. Names might be kinda long.

* A- ka
* B- zu
* C- mi
* D- te
* E- ku
* F- lu
* G- ji
* H- ri
* I- ki
* J- zu
* K- me
* L- ta
* M- rin
* N- to
* O-mo
* P- no
* Q- ke
* R- shi
* S- ari
* T-chi
* U- do
* V- ru
* W-mei
* X- na
* Y- fu
* Z- zi

How Bad Is Your Temper According To Your Horoscope ?

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Few will believe that a hardcore practical and materialistic person like you is capable of sensitivity and genuine emotions. You project a hard exterior but are actually very sensitive, a trait you successfully hide from others. You can see thing with anger but will not betray your feelings. But then, there are times that even you cannot control your temper. Under such circumstances you can shout and scream, more with frustration at the situation than with anger at any particular person. Your outbursts can shock others and can make them feel guilty too.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18

You are noble and kind and dislike losing control over your emotions. It is very rare for you to get angry. You are also the pacifier in situations that involve arguments. It is always your endeavor to be perfect and socially correct in your behavior and attitude, but if misunderstood and slighted you can give in to an angry outburst. You will shout and scream and then walk out from the scene. You cannot easily forget the situation and will be bitter about it for a long time.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

The only thing that can be said about you dreamers is that you appear even more attractive when angry. You are very sensitive to others’ feelings, so you rarely hurt them. But when others tend to hurt you, then things take a nasty turn. You will yell and use harsh words and feel inclined to shake everything and everyone up. Your creative imagination is at its best when angry, and you tend to get pretty dramatic. When upset, you refuse to listen to reason and wish to be left alone. But once you calm down, you repent your tantrums and seek forgiveness. SO nobody can be upset with you for too long.

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Nothing seems to ruffle you more than a lack of discipline, disloyalty and decorum. But Arians are also known to go into a rage very easily when challenged. Those of you who have been on the receiving end of the Aries temper know that if not calmed down they can even get violent. But one thing is certain if the opponent remains calm and does not react to their outburst, Arians cool down very fast. They are also the first to apologies, which makes them easier to forgive.

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

You are generally quiet and have control over your emotions. It is difficult to predict what will upset you, so when you do lose your cool, people don’t know how to react. Your temper is like that of a raging bull, and anyone trying to pacify you will be the first one to get a verbal bashing. You generally get upset when you are concerned or when people accuse you of doing something wrong. You also hate being reminded about mistakes you’ve made in the past. You also have the potential to be terribly vindictive if rubbed the wrong way.

GEMINI MAY 21 – June 20

You are recognized by your cheerful disposition and your jovial nature is easily susceptible to anger. In fact, you are the best person to have around when there is an ugly scene at a party you can bring the warring factions together quite diplomatically. But when you lose cool, you yell and scream and will not listen to reason. You must have the last word in a wordy duel. Your capacity to argue aggressively is matched only by your seductive charm.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

Considering how charming, caring and kind you are, you dislike unpleasant scenes, much less creating one yourself. You have great tolerance and rarely get provoked into losing your temper. If someone is unreasonable or trying to create trouble, you are more likely to walk away quietly. But that does not mean you do not have a temper. When angry, in your effort to control your emotions, you tremble, your hands get sweaty and sometimes you fumble for words. Tears roll down your eyes easily and the opponent is touched by your innocence and will seek an apology immediately.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 21

If anyone has total control over their emotions, it is you. But then, you can be described as stiff, cold and uncaring. You are known to lack spontaneity but you really don’t care about opinions. You don’t like to create scenes and will never accept invitations to a party where you suspect the presence of an unruly lot. But your very presence seems challenging to some and they take vicarious pleasure in your disquiet. When angry you can use critical language. A dressing down can humiliate your opponent, causing a strain between both of you forever.

VIRGO AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 21

Most of you are gentle and have full control over your emotions but those of you given to temper tantrums can certainly get violent. When see things with rage, you yell and shout and tend to break things lying close at hand. You can even harm yourself by banging your hands on a glass top table or wall. You should never get into any argument, for you are a sore loser. You feel that others are trying to persecute you and don’t quite respect your opinions. When hurt, you can also hold grudges forever.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 22

Did someone say that you are the charmers of the zodiac? Well, it’s true. Few have ever seen you ruffled or angry. You are very conscious of your image, and you believe that anger distorts your face and personality. You also think you are above things like anger. But wait before you get into self-congratulatory mood. Your family or those very close to you know you better. You have an unmatched temper amongst all the zodiac signs, and what makes it worse is your capacity to justify it.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Of course you don’t lose your cool. But your very demeanour (manner) projects haughtiness (arrogance, pride), pride and grand disdain (disregard) for lesser mortals (human). Others are often found saying that anger sits on your nose and you are raring to give your piece mind to the first person that try to be funny with you. You are selective in the choice of your friends, and have a low tolerance for the superfluous (extra) types. Your tongue-lashing (attack) is generally in a soft hissing tone for when you scream, your voice tends to get shrill and loud and you do hate drawing attention to yourself! When upset, you are angrier with yourself for having shown weakness, for the last thing that Scorpio wants to show is being out of control.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

You are insensible and generally have no complete control over your emotions. You do get angry quickly and others marvel at your anger levels even when provoked. Actually, you get tongue-tied when angry and you will remove your anger waiting for the other person to calm down. Then you will reason with your opponent and convince the other person in a very gentle manner that the whole thing was just his mistake. You’re also likely to totally sever ties with someone when you’re upset with them.

How much water do you need a day?

Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.

The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body's deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium.One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.

If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.

So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation, is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.