Jul 06 2008
I have sworn to run this week. I kept my rubbershoes, some socks, track pants and couple of shirts (with change) at my parents’ place so that whenever I come there I can always run at the treadmill! The treadmill is in front of the TV so I can watch. However, I always have Martha in tow with me so it gets a little harder - I need to endure Shrek or Elmo or worse, Barney! Who will get motivated to run after that? Id need MP3 players to keep running.
Jul 06 2008
Posted by Aggie under Health, Shopping
I see blurry things lately and hate to admit I might need eyeglasses - me who had perfect vision despite of working in front of the PC for five years and studying endless nights nursing books. It might be high blood pressure or high blood sugar - in which case, Id gladly take the blurry eye vision 
The problem is, I dont look nice wearing them. I dont have a nice straight nose and my eyes are too small to get recognized in glasses. I think I need the fashion police aka my sister Agnes to help me. LOL.
Any suggestions which glasses are nice to wear for a round face frame like mine?
Jun 10 2008
Posted by Aggie under Health, Myself and I
I think I gained weight from last week - or it could just be PMS talking as Ive got a huge zit on my chin and have been craving chocolates more often than usual (and for a chocoholic like me, that is crazy! :)) Im going to be stricter with my health regimen - at least 15 minutes of activity that will make me sweat, more water (like 3L) and some weight loss supplements. A friend has been recommending some cheap Phentermine but Im still too scared to try it out - I have tried Xenical (but the husband got me generic ones which are cheaper) and it works :).
I want to be healthy - taking care of two kids who are active made me realize I need to be fit to keep up with them.
Apr 07 2008
My son is going through the Ugly Duckling Stage right now. He is seven, has buck teeth, so many caries in his milk teeth and gaps and tooth fillings. The dentist we go to right now advised us that the only thing we can do right now is to really wait them out - meaning, all the milk teeth he has right now needs to fall and when everything is permanent, that is when the real work begins. It is a good thing he has a good jaw line so all his big teeth can fit in when he gets braces. Now, realistically, all this will happen in three years time, and by that time, God-willing, we will be in the US already. The cost for dental care there are frightening. However, a family friend who lives in Detroit recommends this Dentist Detroit in the Southfield Family Dental Center. All his kids are being taken cared of by their family dentist who works there and all of them have very nice teeth AND arent even scared to go to the dentist. (I think that is very important). I just checked their site and they offer free teeth whitening when you book a check-up. That’s very interesting.
Here I am talking about teeth when I even havent done anything to review for my NCLEX. *sigh*
Apr 07 2008
..keeps the sickies at bay.
Did I manage to get the saying right?
Anyway, my sore throat has cracked to reveal a very nice case of the flu. The phlegm is still very dry and thick which complicates things (Pardon if Im sharing something gross). My daughter has it as well, and the husband and my eldest is developing symptoms. We were like dogs barking last night/
What do you do with things like this?
Well, honestly, I think I need to drink more water.
And in my case, I better get started on antibiotics already.
Jan 15 2008
Drats.
I knew it was coming.
So at almost 27, Im in danger of having problems already.
I need to have myself back on track to being healthy.
What is PCOS?
From Wikipedia:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (abbreviated PCOS or PCO), also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately one in ten women.[1] It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility.[citation needed] The principal features are weight problems, lack of regular ovulation and/or menstruation, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS.
Medical treatment of PCOS is tailored to the patient’s goals. Broadly, these may be considered under three categories:
* Restoration of fertility
* Treatment of hirsutism or acne
* Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
In each of these areas, there is considerable debate as to the optimal treatment. One of the major reasons for this is the lack of large scale clinical trials comparing different treatments. Smaller trials tend to be less reliable, and hence may produce conflicting results.
General interventions that help to reduce weight or insulin resistance can be beneficial for all these aims, because they address what is believed to be the underlying cause of the syndrome. Where PCOS is associated with overweight or obesity, successful weight loss is probably the most effective method of restoring normal ovulation/menstruation, but many women find it very difficult to achieve and sustain significant weight loss. Low-carbohydrate diets and sustained regular exercise may help, and some experts recommend a low Glycemic load diet in which a significant part of the total carbohydrates are obtained from fruit, vegetables and whole grain sources[citation needed].
Many women find insulin-lowering medications such as metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage®), pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos®), and rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia®) helpful, and ovulation may resume when they use these agents. Many women report that metformin use is associated with upset stomach, diarrhea, and weight-loss. Such side effects usually resolve within 2–3 weeks. Starting with a lower dosage and gradually increasing the dosage over 2–3 weeks and taking the medication toward the end of a meal may reduce side effects. It may take up to six months to see results, but when combined with exercise and a low glycemic index diet up to 85% will improve menstrual cycle regularity and ovulation.
