Category Archives: health

esberitox

My throat was a bit sore yesterday and I could feel some mucus running down from my nose to the back of my throat.  After reading about how well Esberitox is from Shireen‘s blog, I decided to buy a box. … Continue reading

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I have not done it yet……

Remember my earlier post about me planning to get the H1N1 jab?  Well, I didn’t get it today 🙁  I am pretty scared about the side effects.  Not the minor effects such as rashes, fever or flu-like symptoms.  Those are … Continue reading

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Sinus & Asthma

I have sinus but it is not very bad until the extend that I get a headache.  I sneeze all day, especially when I smell cigarette smoke or perfume.  I would also get runny nose if I sleep in an … Continue reading

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Help…I’ve eaten too much

The eating session started on Chinese New Year Eve when we went out for Reunion dinner.  Then on the first day, my aunt prepared a sumptuous feast for lunch and dinner.  We also ate out a lot when we were … Continue reading

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better

Ashley is better today. Thanks everyone for your well-wishes.  Yesterday evening, we went to the paed again because her fever meds has finished.  The paed prescribed another fever meds – Brufen (ibuprofen) for her.  After feeding her meds at 5am … Continue reading

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unwell again :(

Ashley has the fever again. It started on Saturday night. Her temperature shot up to 39.9 degree Celsius and of course I panicked.   Gave her a suppository and the first thing next morning we went to the paed.  She probably … Continue reading

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herbal drinks for children

Since Ashley turned 1, I have been boiling herbal drinks for her….twice a week.   One is “chat sing cha” (7 star drink) and the other is Barley without sugar.   I buy them from the Chinese medicine hall near my house.  … Continue reading

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Shopping For Chinese New Year

When I was at the market yesterday morning, I saw many stalls selling Chinese New Year decoration items such as lanterns and paper scrolls .  They are so colourful and everything was in red and gold.  Besides these decorative items … Continue reading

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it’s back

My thyroid that is 🙁  The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) has increased.  I took a blood test last Saturday and the doctor called me when the results came out.  I have a feeling that it’s back because I was feeling … Continue reading

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Singulair For Toddlers

As Ashley has been coughing for almost 3 weeks and the cough syrup and phlegm syrup did not seem to work, her paediatrician prescribed her with Singulair chewables.  The paed believes that Ashley has allergies hence she is coughing for … Continue reading

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