PREGNANCY & SMOKING

How harmful is secondary or passive smoking ?
If a non-smoking woman lives in the atmosphere of her husband's cigarettes smoke, the fetus could receive an indirect effect of the smoke through the mother, although the concentration may be lower than from direct smoking. Thus, it is best for the husband to refrain from smoking in the mother's presence, or to quit the habit. The mother is also advised to keep out of smoke-filled areas.

PREGNANCY....EAT RIGHT BEFORE HAVING A BABY

Grossly underweight or overweight men and women have reduced fertility and higher miscarriage rates. Pre-conception nutrition care is especially important for the following groups of women.
* Those who are underweight or overweight. Nutrition counselling should ideally be given 3-4 months before the intended time of conception. This will give them time to work towards an acceptable body weight and build up stores of nutrients in their bodies.
* Women with established diabetes or other chronic diseases.
* Women with a history of poor pregnancy outcome.
While planning a pregnancy, it is advisable to stop smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs inappropriately as important stages in your baby's development start right after conception.

MY UNSUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY

For the Memory of Our 5 week Baby..........

I lost my 5 week baby on Monday, 17th August 2009.
I have to learn about Pregnancy, Miscarriage and Delivery.

I got to know that I was pregnant on 25th July 2009.
I went to see a doctor at Bedok Polyclinic.
Polyclinic Staff made an appointment for me with K K Hospital.

On 12th August at 8 pm, I got light bleeding. I went to K K Women's 24 hours Clinic.
OG Specialist gave me - Dydrogesterone 10mg Hormone - to stop my bleeding.

I was on bed - on 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th August.
My husband cooked food for me and he took care me when I was on bed.

On 17th August, at 11 am, I got heavy bleeding.
My husband called Civil Defence Ambulance.
I went to K K Hospital by ambulance.

OG did TVS Ultrasound and she told us that I got a miscarriage.
I was admitted to K K Inpatient Ward no. 44. My bed no is 44/25.
At 6:30 pm, D & C was done with general anaesthesia.
I woke up at 7:30 pm.

On Tuesday, 18th August, at 1 pm, I was discharged.
I was on Hospitalization Leave until Sunday, 23rd August 2009.

5 BASICS FOR NON-TOXIC CLEANING

These are useful for non-toxic cleaning. You cannot get any disease related to toxic chemicals.
(1) Mold Killers and Disinfectants
Simple Soap can be used.
(2) Liquid Soaps and Detergent
Liquid soap is used for soft water. Detergent is used for hard water.
These 2 are useful for cutting Grease.
(3) White Vinegar and Lemon Juice
These 2 neutralizes the alkaline substances such as Scale from hard wate and removes dirt from wood surfaces.
(4) Washing Soda, sodium carbonate
It removes Grease, Oil, Wax and Lipstick and neutralizes Odors.
(5) Baking Soda
It neutralizes acid-based Odors in water, and adsorbs Odors from the air.
It can be used as a gentle non-abrasive Cleanser for kitchen counter tops, sinks, bathtubs, ovens and fiberglass.
It will eliminate perspiration odors and even neutralize the smell of many chemicals if you add up to a Cup per Load to the Laundry. It is a useful air freshener, and a fine carpet deodorizer.

4 SPICES FOR BRILLIANCE

These 4 Spices are useful for Development of New Neurons in the Brain of both the old and the young.
(1) Turmeric
It is anti-oxidizing enzyme and anti-inflammatory to prevent from Cancer.
(2) Saffron
It fights Depression in humans.
(3) Sage Oil Extract
It is a Herb, which is a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.
(4) Cinnamon
It boosts your brain. It is anti-microbial.

THE MEANING OF.....FRIEND.....

They love you but they are not your lover...
They care of you but they are not your family...
They are ready to share your pain but they are not your blood...
They are.....FRIENDS.....
True friend scolds like a Dad...cares like a Mom...teases like a Sister...irritates like a Brother...
and finally loves you more than a lover...
Do you know the relationship between your 2 eyes...?
They blink together, move together, cry together, see things together and sleep together...although they never see each other...
Friendship should be like that...
Life is Hell without friends...

COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING

What methods are used to screen for colorectal cancer ?
(1) FOBT - Fecal occult blood test
This test checks for hidden blood in fecal material (stool). It is done Once every year.
Disadvantages - This test fails to detect most polyps and some cancers. False-positive result.

(2) Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
The rectum and lower colon are examined using a lighted instrument called a sigmoidoscope. Precancerous and cancerous growths in the rectum and lower colon can be found and either removed or biopsied. Regular screening with sigmoidoscopy after age 50 can help reduce the death from colorectal cancer. It is done Once every 4 years.
Disadvantages - Any polyps in the upper part of the colon will be missed. There is a small risk of bleeding or tearing/perforation of the lining of the colon.

(3) Colonoscopy
The rectum and entire colon are examined using a lighted instrument called colonoscope.Precancerous and cancerous growths throughout the colon can be found and either removed or biopsied. It is done Once every 2 years.
Disadvantages - Small polyps, nonpolypoid lesions and cancers may not be detected but it is one the most sensitive tests currently available.

(4) Virtual Colonoscopy
Special x-ray equipment is used to produce pictures of the colon and the rectum that can show polyps and other abnormalities. It is done Once every 2 years.
Disadvantages - Small polyps, nonpolypoid lesions and cancers may not be detected.

(5) DCBE - Double contrast barium Enema
A series of x-rays of the entire colon and rectum are taken. DCBE may miss small polyps. It detects about 30 to 50 % of cancers. It is done Once every 2 years.
Disadvantages - Small polyps and cancer may not be detected. False-positive results are possible. During the test, biopsy cannot be performed. Polyps cannot be removed.

(6) DRE - Digital rectal exam
DRE allows examination of only the lower part of the rectum as a routine physical examination.
Disadvantages - Abnormalities only in the lower part of the rectum can be detected.

(7) Stool DNA Test
This test checks your stool for cells that are shed by colon cancers or precancerous polyps.

When should you be screened for colorectal cancer ?
Colorectal cancer is more common in older people, 50 years of age and older. Some people have risk factors that make them to get a colorectal cancer at a young age. Screening should begin earlier in these people.
You should be screened for colorectal cancer at a younger age if:
* you have had colorectal cancer or polyps in the past
* you have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
* you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
* you have a hereditary colon cancer syndrome
* you eat a high-fat, low-fiber diet
If you are in one of these groups, you need to be tested at a young age more than a person who doesn't have risk factors for colorectal cancer.
If you don't have any risk factors for colorectal cancer, you should have your first screening test around 50 years of age.
Any one of the screening programs with DRE at each screening are used, beginning at 50 years of age. There is no minimum age for having a screening colonoscopy.
If you want to do screening, discuss with your doctor what type of screening should you choose ?

TWO HPV VACCINES TO PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER

2 HPV Vaccines are available.
Gardasil vaccine protects against 4 HPV types - 6, 11, 16 & 18.
Cervarix vaccine protects against 2 HPV types - 16 & 18 that are high-risk viruses.
HPV 6 & 11 can cause Genital Warts.
HPV 16 & 18 can cause Cervical Cancer.
High-risk HPV viruses 31, 35 & 45 can cause Cervical Cancer but there is no vaccine for these types of HPV.
Gardasil can provide protection against HPV 16 for 4 years.
Cervarix can provide protection against HPV 16 & 18 for more than 4 years.
Studies are undergoing whether Booster vaccinations are necessary.
HPVs means Human Papillomaviruses that are a group of more than 100 viruses. Over 30 types can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
Because the vaccines will not protect against all infections that cause cervical cancer, it is important for vaccinated women to continue to undergo Pap Smear - cervical cancer screening as is recommended for women who have not been vaccinated.

BREAST CANCER SCREENING

Breast Cancer Screening
Two tests are commonly used to screen for breast cancer.
(1) Mammogram
(2) Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)
If a lump or other change is found by mammogram or CBE, follow-up tests may be needed.
Other Screening Tests are
(3) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
(4) Tissue sampling
3 methods of tissue sampling are
(a) Fine-needle Aspiration
(b) Nipple Aspiration
(c) Ductal Lavage
Who should do Breast Cancer Screening ?
If Girls/Ladies who have a family history of cancer - they should do Self Exam and CBE at 30.
If Women who have a family history of cancer - they should do Mammogram at 36.
If Women who have No family history of cancer - they should do Self Exam, CBE and Mammogram at 40.

WHAT IS CANCER SCREENING.....?

Screening is looking for Cancer before a Person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage.
When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time, symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.
It is important to remember that your doctor does not think you have cancer if doctor suggests a Screening Test.
Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. If a screening test result is abnormal, you may need to have more tests done to find out if you have cancer. These are called Diagnostic Tests.

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING & DIAGNOSIS

Screening & Diagnosis
Regular screening can prevent cervical cancer by detecting abnormal changes in the cervical cells when they are pre-cancerous and can be treated.
Although the knowledge level of pap smear is high, most women are not screened annually.

It is important to detect the disease when it is in the pre-cancerous stage because with proper treatment at this time the cure rate is almost 100 %. The following are the means of detection.
(1) Pap Smear Test
(2) Colposcopy
(3) Cone Biopsy

When should a Pap Smear be done ?
Once a woman is sexually active and repeated after one year. After that, the pap smear can be done annually.

Pap Smear Result
It will indicate whether the smear is normal or abnormal. If you have an abnormal test result, your doctor will advise further investigations such as Colposcopy and Cone Biopsy.

Colposcopy
The cells and distribution of vessels are seen under a binocular microscope. Abnormal distribution of blood vessels and cells can be detected.
A biopsy is taken if abnormalities are found.

Cone Biopsy
Cone Biopsy is done when the upper limit of possible abnormalities cannot be seen by Colposcopy. In pre-cancerous of the cervix, removal of all the abnormal tissues by cone biopsy can be a form of treatment.

Cancer Marker Blood Tests.....Monitor Alert Level of Cancers

Early Detection......can SURVIVE.......do screening......Cancer Marker Blood Tests every year
1. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) & DR-70........for screening Liver Cancer
2. CA 15.3 & DR-70.......for screening Breast Cancer
3. CA 19.9 & DR-70.......for screening Gastric/Pancreatic/Stomach Cancer
4. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) & DR-70........for screening Colorectal Cancer
5. CA 125, CA 125 II & DR-70........for screening Cancers of Uterus, Fallopian and Ovaries
6. Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) & DR-70.......for screening Nasophryngeal Cancer
7. CA 125 & DR-70......for screening Lung Cancer
8. DR-70.......for screening 13 different cancers at the same time......lung, colon, breast, stomach, liver, rectum, ovary, cervix, esophagus, thyroid, pancreas, trophoblast and malignant lymphoma.

PANCREATIC CANCER......SAVE LIFE.......

The commonest type of cancer of the pancreas is Exocrine Tumours.
Early Symptoms
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
2. Pain in the Stomach Area
3. Jaundice - yellow skin and white eyes
4. Loss of Appetite
5. Back Pain
6. Upper Abdominal Pain that may radiate to your back
7. Depression and Low Mood
Other Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
1. Diabetes
2. Skin Itching
3. Sickness and Nausea
4. Bowel Disturbances
5. Fever and Shivering
6. Unexplained Blood Clots (venous thrombosis)
Symptoms from rare Endocrine Pancreatic Tumours
1. Insulinoma - produce too much Insulin - causing weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and loss of energy
2. Gastrinoma - produce too much gastrin - causing peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
3. Somatostatinomas - produce too much hormone called somatostatin - causing gall stones, diabetes and diarrhoea
4. VIPomas - produce too much hormone called VIP - causing high blood pressure, flushing of the face and watery diarrhoea
5. Glucagonomas - produce too much hormone called glucagon - skin rash, anaemia, mouth ulcers and diarrhoea
Prevention
1. know who's at risk - smokers, people with diabetes, people with a family history of cancer
2. Quit Smoking
3. Keep your weight at a healthy level - exercise regularly
4. Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables
5. Take more Vitamin D - 400 IU per day
6. Get involved in the fight against cancer by volunteering your time
7. Reduce consumption of Red Meat, Processed Meat and Carbonized Meat
8. Eat Fish
9. The Power of Thought - positive thinking, intention and prayers
10. Do Blood Tests for All Cancers per year

HEART DISEASE..........SAVE LIFE..........

Be Careful if you have a family history..........Save your life...........
Symptoms
1. Chest Pain
2. Heart Palpitations - unusual awareness of the heartbeat
3. Dizziness or Light- headedness and Fainting
4. Syncope - a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness or fainting
5. Fatigue, Lethargy or somnolence - daytime sleepiness
6. Shortness of Breath - most often a symptom of Cardiac or Pulmonary (Lungs) Disorder
7. Pain in the Limbs
8. Swelling, Numbness and Changes in Skin Colour
9. Nausea and Vomiting
10. Sweating
11. Discomfort, Pressure and Heaviness
12. Pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone
13. Discomfort Radiating to the Back, Jaw, Throat or Arm
14. Fullness, Indigestion, or Choking feeling - may feel like heartburn
15. Extreme weakness and Anxiety
16. Rapid or Irregular heartbeats
17. Lack of Energy
Heart Disease Prevention
1. Control High Blood Cholesterol - eat food in low saturated fats and trans fats
2. Control High Blood Pressure - not smoking, healthy diet, healthy weight
3. Control Diabetes - to reduce weight with regular physical activity
4. No Tobacco - Quit smoking
5. Moderate Alcohol use
6. Maintain a healthy weight - exercise regularly
7. Regular physical activity - be active
8. Diet and Nutrition - eat fruits and vegetables, lower or cut out salt
9. Don't eat Beef, Butter, Cheese, Milk and Coconut (saturated fat)
10. Don't eat Deep-Fried Fast Foods, Bakery Products, Packaged Snack Foods, Margarines and Crackers (Trans fat)
11. Eat Fish with Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Salmon, Tuna, etc.,
12. Eat Legumes - beans, peas, and lentils
13. Check your blood pressure every month
14. Develop a regular sleep schedule - 8 hours a day
15. Have close relationships - cherish your family and friends
16. Drink plenty of water
17. Reduce Causes of Stress and Depression in your life
18. Look on the bright side

NUTRITION AND CANCER....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS

Proper Nutrition helps Prevention of Cancer by:
1. Protecting Cells from Damage
2. Enhancing Immunity
3. Changing Estrogen Metabolism
4. Improving Communication among Cells
5. Detoxifying Carcinogens
6. Repairing Cell Damage
ANTI-CANCER FOOD
1. Adequate, but Not Excessive Calories
2. Choose a Diet rich in a variety of plant-based foods
3. Eat plenty of dark green Vegetables and Fruits a day...very rich in beta-carotene, folic acid & antioxidants
4. Eat foods high in fibre such as Strawberries, Blueberries, Apple, etc.
5. Don't Eat food with much sugar......reduce sugar intake
6. Don't Eat food with much flour and salt
7. Eat food with Low in Fat, but with Omega 3 fatty acid...e.g. Fish such as Tuna, Salmon, Herring, Mackerel, and Halibut
8. Take a Supplementary Drugs - Omega 3, Vitamins B-12, A, C & D..... to reduce Cancer risk
9. Don't Eat food with Omega 6 fatty acid.....e.g. Corn, Sunflower seeds, etc.,
10. Don't Eat Red Meat and Processed Meat.....e.g. Pork, Beef, Mutton, etc.,
11. Eat Flaxseeds and Walnuts
12. Maintain a Healthy Weight and be Physically Active.....Do Exercise 3 to 5 times a week
13. Don't Drink Alcohol
14. Prepare and Store foods safely
15. Do Not Use Tobacco in any form....Don't Smoke
16. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of Water or Non-caffeinated Beverage daily
17. Eat Tofu and Soy Bean Products
18. Ear Garlic, Broccoli Sprouts, Berries, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot and Tomato
19. Drink Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea and Red Wine
20. Don't Drink Coffee too much
21. Don't Take Dairy Products alot.....e.g. Milk, Cheese, Butter, etc.,
22. Sleep atleast 8 hours a day...and....Don't work Nightshifts
23. Use Canola Oil...or...Peanut Oil...or...Olive Oil for Cooking
24. Don't Eat Desserts, Cakes and Candies too much
25. Use Lower Heat methods for Cooking.....such as Steaming, Braising, Poaching, Stewing or Microwaving
26. After taking Food.....Drink Hot Black Tea or Hot Water or Hot Beverages

UTERUS CANCER / UTERINE CANCER...SAVE LIFE...SPREAD THE WORDS

Symptoms of Having Uterus Cancer/Uterine Cancer
. Vaginal bleeding after menopause
. Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Difficult or painful urination
. Painful sexual intercourse
. Pelvic pain
. Malignant Tumors
. Bleeding between periods
. Periods that are irregular, heavy, or longer than normal
Age is the most important risk factor. This is a cancer of postmenopausal and perimenopausal women.
Risk factors
. Obesity
. Diabetes
. Hypertension
. Not having any children
. Having Tumors that produce Estrogen
. Having an early start of menstrual periods or menopause after 52 or Both

OVARIAN CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS

Symptoms of Having Ovarian Cancer
. Abdominal swelling, bloating, clothes too tight
. Abdominal/pelvic pain or pressure or feeling full
. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, indigestion, nausea, or changes in bowel movements
. Vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Urinary problems - Urgency, Burning or Spasms
. Changes in bladder habits including frequent need to urinate
. Fatigue and/or Fever
. Pain during intercourse
. Low Back pain
. Difficulty breathing
. Loss of apetite or unexplain weight loss
Contact your doctor if you develop one or more of these symptoms and they persist for 2-3 weeks.

CERVICAL CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS

Symptoms of Having Cervical Cancer
. Abnormal vaginal bleeding. It can be light or heavy bleeding during the month.
. Unusual heavy vaginal discharge. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick or contain mucus. It is important to report any unusual vaginal discharge.
. Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer.
. Bleeding between regular menstrual period, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam.
A regular Pap smear test should be done in women over 30. HPV Vaccine - Gardasil or Cervarix - should be injected to prevent HPV Virus in hopes of eliminating cervical cancer.
Risk Factors
. Having many sexual partners
. Having first sexual intercourse at a young age
. Oral contraceptive use - birth control pills
. Smoking cigarettes
. Weakened immuse system
. Giving birth to many children

BREAST CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS

Symptoms of Having Breast Cancer
Symptoms are not always Lumps or Swelling that you can see or feel. If there are outwards signs, the most common ones - a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs - breast swelling and redness, or an enlarged underarm lymph node.
Unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of Breast Cancer:
. Swelling of all or part of the breast
. Skin irritation or dimpling
. Breast pain
. Nipple pain or nipple turning inward
. Redness, scaliness or thickeness of the nipple or breast skin
. A nipple discharge other than breast milk
. A lump in the underarm area
. Deformation of shape of one breast from another breast
It is important to get any changes checked out promptly by the doctor.

HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS

Dear All,
Getting a good Health is the best Fortune.
So it is a very important Issue for us.
I want to distribute whatever I know about Health to both my relatives and my friends.
You can share whatever you know.

A Remembrance to Our Marriage

My Husband Zaw Win Naing and I got married on 19th February 2006.
Y 2009 is the Year of our 3rd Anniversary.
Our Marriage Life is a very happy life because Love is The Master Key to open the Gate of Happiness.

A Remembrance to Yu May, Taunggyi Myanmar

Dear Dr. Yu May,
I heard that you got a PhD Degree specialised in Chemistry. Congratulations, my sister !
After that you were transferred to Loi Kaw University.
Today I have heard that you are on vacation and visit to your hometown, Taunggyi. End of April 2009, you will go back to Loi Kaw University.

A Remembrance to Ma Oo, Taunggyi Myanmar

Dear Ma Oo,
I heard that you got married on 25th March 2009. Congratulations to you !
I make Best Wishes for your New Life with your Husband.

A Remembrance to Yu Htwe, Taunggyi Myanmar

I heard that Yu Htwe was hospitalized on Wednesday, 22nd April 2009. Her Pregnancy was not successful because she got a very high blood pressure over 200 because of her pregnancy.
So she got an Urgent Operation to take out the baby although her pregnancy was only 7 months. On that night, the baby girl was dead because she was an underweight very small kid.

Hi Everybody,
Please Pray for Yu Htwe to be in Good Health.

A Remembrance to PuPhee, Yangon Myanmar

I heard that PuPee was hospitalized on March 2009 because her leg was broken.
Now she is at Ma Mie Gyi's house. She will be 93 years old on 2nd October 2009. I love her.

Hi Everybody,
Please make Best Wishes for her to be in Good Health.

A Remembrance to My Mum and My Dad

My Mum's name is Dr. Nyo Nyo Tynn. She was born on 14th October 1942 and passed away on 14th May 1997.
My Dad's name is U Bo Ni. He was born on 26th December 1942 and passed away on 15th June 2007.
They love me.....&.....I love you, Mum & Dad.
I miss you so much.

A Diary about zwnthandabo.blogspot.com

I make a Blog named - zwnthandabo.blogspot.com - on 26th April 2009.
My Idea is to post all Remembrances about my Husband, me, our Relatives and our Friends.
If we have a Baby in the future, it will also be a Blog for our Kid.
So it is my family's Blog.
Therefore, I give a Title - "LOVE IS THE MASTER KEY TO OPEN THE GATE OF HAPPINESS".
If you have a Love for us, Please you enter into my Blog with your Master Key. You can read whatever we post and you can share whatever you want.
You are warmly welcome !!!
Be Happy & Smile !!!

A Remembrance to Mie Mie Aung (Mie Gyi), NY America

Today is Sunday, 26th April 2009.
I have met Mie Gyi who lives in NY America via online. We chat about ourselves because we have not met each other for a very long time.
She has 2 Babies. They are Boys named Noble Aung Zin and Nicky Aung Zin.
The elder Kid is 2 years old and the younger Baby is only 4 months old.