Cerebrovascular Disease

Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) includes all disorders in which an area of the brain is transiently or permanently affected by ischemia or bleeding and one or more of the cerebral blood vessels are involved in the pathological process.


CVD is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and malignancy and it is estimated that an average of 500,000 new strokes will occur each year in the USA. CVD is the most disabling of all neurologic diseases. Approximately 50% of survivors have a residual neurologic deficit and greater than 25% require chronic care.


Stroke incidence and mortality are declining primarily due to the successful treatment of HTN and control of risk factors.

About Gout Arthritis

What is gout?

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.

What causes gout?

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid is not harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But when uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.

Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout.

What are the symptoms?

The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in your big toe. You can also get gout attacks in your foot, ankle, or knees. The attacks can last a few days or many weeks before the pain goes away. Another attack may not happen for months or years.

See your doctor even if your pain from gout is gone. The buildup of uric acid that led to your gout attack can still harm your joints.

How is gout diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and do a physical exam. Your doctor may also take a sample of fluid from your joint to look for uric acid crystals. This is the best way to test for gout. Your doctor may also do a blood test to measure the amount of uric acid in your blood.

How is it treated?

To stop a gout attack, your doctor can give you a shot of corticosteroids, or prescribe a large daily dose of one or more medicines. The doses will get smaller as your symptoms go away. Relief from a gout attack often begins within 24 hours if you start treatment right away.

To ease the pain during a gout attack, rest the joint that hurts. Taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help you feel better. But don't take aspirin. It can make gout worse by raising the uric acid level in the blood.

To prevent future attacks, your doctor can prescribe a medicine to reduce uric acid buildup in your blood. If your doctor prescribes medicine to lower your uric acid levels, be sure to take it as directed. Most people continue to take this medicine for the rest of their lives.

Paying attention to what you eat may help you manage your gout. Eat moderate amounts of a healthy mix of foods to control your weight and get the nutrients you need. Avoid regular daily intake of meat, seafood, and alcohol (especially beer). Drink plenty of water and other fluids.

FOODS TO AVOID TO PREVENT ARTHRITIS

Avoid the following common foods to prevent arthritis:

1.  Sugar
2.  Caffeine
3.  Citrus
4.  Salt
5.  Red Meat
6.  Additives
7.  Softdrinks
8.  Corn
9.  Flour

Some said that nightshades cause the problem but it is not true it just a belief long time ago, but if you eat these foods and feel something bad reaction to your body within 24 hours its means you have an allergy to these:

1.  Eggplants
2.  Red Peppers
3.  Tomatoes
4.  White Potatoes
5.  Tobacco 


If a person suffers arthritis because the sugar has become the major part of their diet and the consumption of soda pop has become widespread.


Drinking a regular Soda a day is taking 11-13 teaspoons of sugar a day. 



Read the labels contained on the foods you are buying in your local grocery. Be especially careful and avoid as much food as possible that contains preservatives and/or additives. (Take an extra careful look at labels on ice cream and candy for example.) The more natural your diet in terms of the food you eat, the greater your chances are of defeating arthritis.

Those meals you buy that can just be “popped” into the oven are also something you should avoid if possible. Some contain as much as 1200 mg of sodium and as much as 60 mg of cholesterol. (You might consider some of the other health factors at play here and not just your arthritis.)

Food

Braised Prime Ribs and Eggplants in Black Bean Paste

Ingredients:  300g prime ribs, 240g eggplants, 1 shallot (sliced), 1 stalk spring onion (sectioned). 1 tbsp black
                    bean paste (1tbsp water)

Marinade:  1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine.

Seasoning:  3/4 cup water, 2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, a pinch of pepper

Method:

1.  Rinse and chop prime ribs into chunks, marinade well then deep fry briefly with plenty of oil. Remove for later use.
2.  Trim and rinse eggplants, drain, cut into chunks then deep fry briefly.
3.  Heat 2 tbsp oil to saute shallot slices, spring onion sections and black bean paste, add in prime ribs, sprinkle wine and pour in seasoning.  Bring ingredients to boil, lower heat to simmer til tender, then add in eggplant and braise till ingredients done and sauce thicken.  Dish up and serve.

Food

Food

- food is important in our health, but we have to be careful of the food we are eating,  Many nowadays died due to food eaten. I want to share some simple recipes but very helpful for our body.

The following are recipes that can help our body but still delicious:

Shrimps Toasts with Cumin

Ingredients:  12 shrimps (med)                               Seasoning:  2 tsbsps cumin

                    450 g shelled shrimps                                          2 tbsps wine

                    3 slices bread                                                      1 tsp salt

                    1 lettuce                                                              1 tsp ginger juice

                                                                                               2 tsps caltrop starch

                                                                                               1 egg white

Procedure:

1.  Shell and devein medium shrimps, leaving the tails intact.  Butterly them.  Rinse in lightly salted water and drain.  Mix with caltrop starch.

2.  Devein shelled shrimps and mash with knife.  Mix with seasoning and stir into paste.

3.  Wash lettuce and place into plate.

4.  Cut each slice of bread into square quarters. Spread some shrimp paste on each quarter.  Then put the shrimp on it (with a tail facing upward).  Deep fry over low heat until shrimps are done.  Put shrimps toasts on lettuce and serve.

Benefit:  It benefits and warms the stomach.  It is effective in curing those with weak digestive ability, stomach ache and abdominal pain.

What is on July 2011

Highlights

The wonderful programs in July, such as various performances, exhibitions and tourism activities, will surely make your holidays in Macau a pleasant one.  The recently introduced "Fishing Boat Cruise' is for visitors to enjoy Macau's coastal scenery; and you can enjoy Asia pop star Sammi Cheng's Love Mi Sammi Cheng World Tour 2011 Macau'.  Also you should not miss "Legend Fighting Championship 5' and 'Ice World'.

The Old Court Building, with its historical significance, is now turned into an art gallery and presents the exhibition 'A Decade of Glory:  2011 Macau Annual Art Exhibition'.  Dom Pedro V Theatre, part of Macau World Heritage, will present beautiful classical music to you; while four famous Shandong artists will show their traditional handicraft skills at Lou Kau Mansion, Chinese Lion Dances and Portuguese Folk Dance performance will be presented every weekend at the A-Ma Temple and the Ruins of St. Paul's.

And it's time to go the 'The 2nd Macau Computer and Electronics Fair 2011', 2011 'Guangdong & Macau Branded Products Fair', 'Taipa Flea Market' and ' Mercadores Art Fair'! Also, you should not miss the only Jade-themed exhibition in the world - China Jade Culture Festival'.  Moreover, World-heritage Casa Garden and historical building Albergue SCM Gallery are presenting exhibitions where heritage and art come together!

Many more to come!  Join us and experience Macau!

June 24 to July 24 - Macau Fishing Boat Cruise - Saturdays (11am and 3:30pm), Sundays (11am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm), Voyage duration (90 minutes) Starting Point (Ilha Verde Dockyard), Admission (MOP10), Tickets available on Thursdays and Fridays at Esplanade (Tuck shop outside Maritime Museum).

July 2-31 - Chinese Lion Dances and Portuguese -  Folk Dances - July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (Saturdays), Duration - 20 minutes, Barra Square (A-Ma Temple - 3:00pm, Ruins of St. Paul's - 4:00pm.

The Historic Center of Macau

Introduction
     Over history Macau has been an important gateway through which western civilization entered China; for hundreds of years this piece of land has nurtured  a symbiosis of cultural exchange, shaping the unique identity of Macau.
     "The Historic Center of Macau' is living testimony to the assimilation and continued co-existence of eastern and western cultures over a unique chapter in history.  It stands witness to successful East-West cultural pluralism, reflecting China's persistent openness to the influx of western cultural concepts throughout that historic time frame; it is the fruit of mutual respect and tolerance between different cultures and civilizations. It's value  lies not only in the completeness of the architectural and urban infrastructures, but also in the fact that these have retained their original function and spirit to the present day.  As an integral part of the city's life, the conservation of "The Historic Center of Macau" is crucial to the local community, while on a broader context, it represents a part of Chinese and world history, which, due to its historic and cultural significance must be preserved.
     "The Historic Center of Macau" has now been inscribed on the World Heritage List, making it the 31st designated World Heritage site in China.  The international recognition will further raise the community awareness and foster an appreciation of heritage values, thus providing a positive influence on future urban redevelopment programmes that will evolve in line with heritage conservation.
     Through continued promotion and public education, locals have expanded their knowledge and deepened their understanding of Macau's role in Chinese and world history.  Their sense of ownership and pride in the city's heritage reflects a recognition on Macau's origins, its civilization and the context that has nurtured this development.
     There are 25 Historic Centers in Macau:
     1.  A-Ma Temple
     2.  Moorish Barracks
     3.  Lilau Square
     4.  Mandarin's House
     5.  St. Laurence's Church
     6.  St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
     7.  St. Augustine's Square
     8.  Dom Pedro V. Theatre
     9.  Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
    10. St. Augustine's Church
    11. "Leal Senado" Building
    12. Senado Square
    13. Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple
    14. Holy House of Mercy
    15. Cathedral
    16. Lou Kau Mansion
    17. St. Dominic's Church
    18. Ruins of St. Paul's
    19. Na Tcha Temple
    20. Section of the Old City Walls
    21. Mount Fortress
    22. St. Anthony's Church
    23. Casa Garden
    24. Protestant Cemetery
    25. Guia Fortress