A VALENTINE'S DAY PICK-ME-UP BEET JUICE

By Sherin Bual

This is my latest morning squeeze.

Besides all its aphrodisiac qualities, this juice is simply the perfect energizing, detoxifying and immunity-boosting tonic for ANY day, particularly during these cold-weather months.

The ingredients are seasonal, both in the sense that most are sweet, fall-harvest favorites AND because this jewel-toned juice happens to be aesthetically and functionally matched with our annual love day! It’s so vibrantly hued and filled to the rim with sexy ingredients.

I Heart Beet Juice

Adapted from: The Big Book of Juices

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 beets *
• 2 carrots
• 1 apple
• 1 orange**
• 1 celery stalk
• ½ - 1-inch piece ginger root

Directions

Put each ingredient in the order listed into your electric juicer according to the manufacturer’s directions.

*If you have a few beet greens (leaves) attached to your beets, feel free to juice them as well. This will result in a darker, more vegetal-flavored juice.

**Unless your orange skin is very thin, you will need to remove it and only juice the flesh.

Juicing tip: always juice your stringy, fibrous ingredients (like celery and ginger) last so they won’t accumulate inside your juicer and prevent the other ingredients from passing through properly.

MENGATASI MATA SEMBAB

Salah satu hal yang paling menentukan penampilan kita adalah bagaimana kondisi kantung mata kita. That's why banyak orang membutuhkan under eye concealer untuk mengatasi ketidak sempurnaan yang tampak pada kantung matanya.

Nah, berikut ini adalah beberapa masalah kantung mata yang sering terjadi dan cara untuk mengatasinya.

Kantung Mata Kerana Kurang Tidur

Ada kalanya kita tak bisa tidur semalaman dan hal itu membuat lingkar hitam serta kantung mata yang besar keesokan harinya. Namun Anda tak perlu khawatir. Dengan mengompreskan air dingin, Anda bisa mengurangi pembengkakan kantung mata Anda.

Kantung mata Kerana Alergi

Salah satu masalah yang membuat mata Anda menampakkan kantung adalah kerana alergi. Biasanya hal ini berhubungan dengan peradangan pada peredaran darah di area mata. Sejukkan dengan sudu yang didinginkan di freezer, kemudian kompres pada mata Anda.

Kantung Mata Kerana Menangis

Nah bagi Anda yang semalaman mungkin menangis galau dan matanya bengkak, coba deh gunakan irisan timun untuk mengompres mata Anda. Lakukan metode ini selama 5-15 menit dengan irisan timun yang sangat tipis dan sudah dimasukkan ke dalam freezer sebelumnya. Selain lebih sejuk, juga bisa mengurangi pembengkakan kantung mata.

Kantung Mata Kerana Dehidrasi

Mata juga bisa berkantong karena kita mengalami dehidrasi. Mata kering dan lingkar mata nampak keriput. Kalau berterusan, hal ini bisa menyebabkan mata kering dan rusak atau bahkan penuaan dini pada kantung mata Anda. Konsumsilah air untuk membuatnya lebih segar kembali.

Penuaan Pada Kantung Mata

Masker strawberry adalah sebuah pilihan yang tepat bagi Anda yang ingin  membuat area sekitar mata lebih lembut dan halus. Anti oksidan pada strawberry cukup ampuh mencegah penuaan. Anda bisa menggunakan masker strawberry di sekitar mata, atau mengonsumsinya sebagai makanan begitu saja. Hmm.. yummy..

Jangan bingung cari tips perawatan kantung mata yang komplit.


Cobalah beberapa tips tersebut agar Anda senantiasa cantik dan awet muda.

Mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat dengan mengamalkan pemakanan penuh nutrisi dan tidur mencukupi mampu mengatasi masalah itu dan mengekalkan kesegaran mata.

Nutrisi menjaga kesihatan mata dan menyebabkannya sentiasa sihat dan bersinar.  Antara khasiat terbabit diperoleh  daripada makanan yang kaya dengan vitamin A, C dan E serta zink.  Semua nutrisi  berkenaan mampu  mengurangkan masalah  biasa dialami mata sehingga 15%.  Oleh itu pastikan diri mendapat diet seimbang dan jumlah antioksida secukupnya melalui pemakanan yang sihat.

Antara makanan yang banyak menyumbang kepada kesihatan mata adalah buah-buahan yang kaya dengan vitamin C seperti oren, mempelam dan strawberi serta sayuran termasuk lobak merah dan bayam.

Makanan yang kaya dengan sumber zink dan mampu mengembalikan kesegaran mata seperti ayam belanda, ayam, yogurt dan bijirin serta kacang dan kekacang seperti badam, kacang tanah dan kuaci yang kaya  vitamin E.

COLD FEET

Cold Feet, Many Culprits

If your toes are always cold, one reason could be poor blood flow -- a circulatory problem sometimes linked to smoking, high blood pressure, or heart disease. The nerve damage of uncontrolled diabetes can also make your feet feel cold to you. Other possible causes include hypothyroidism and anemia. A doctor can look for any underlying problems -- or let you know that you simply have cold feet.

Foot Pain

When your feet ache after a long day, you might just curse your shoes. After all, eight out of 10 women say their shoes hurt. But pain that’s not due to sky-high heels may come from a stress fracture, a small crack in a bone. One possible cause: Exercise that was too intense, particularly high-impact sports like basketball and distance running. The weakened bones of osteoporosis increase your risk.

Red, White, and Blue Toes

Raynaud’s disease can cause your toes to turn white, then bluish, and then redden again and return to their natural tone. The cause is a sudden narrowing of the arteries, called vasospasms. Stress or changes in temperature can trigger vasospasms, which usually don’t lead to other health concerns. Raynaud’s may also be related to rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s disease, or thyroid problems.

Heel Pain

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation where this long ligament attaches to the heel bone. The pain may be sharpest when you first wake up and put pressure on the foot. Arthritis, excessive exercise, and poorly fitting shoes also can cause heel pain, as can tendonitis. Less common causes include a bone spur on the bottom of the heel, a bone infection,  tumor, or  fracture.

Dragging Your Feet

Sometimes the first sign of a problem is a change in the way you walk -- a wider gait or slight foot dragging. The cause may be the slow loss of normal sensation in your feet, brought on by peripheral nerve damage. About 30% of these cases are linked to diabetes. Nerve damage also can be due to infection, vitamin deficiency, and alcoholism. In many cases, no one knows what caused the nerve damage.

Clubbed Toes

In clubbing, the shape of the toes (and often the fingers) changes. The nails are more rounded on top and curve downward. Lung disease is the most common underlying cause, but it also can be caused by heart disease, liver and digestive disorders, or certain infections. Sometimes, clubbing runs in families without any underlying disease.

Swollen Feet

This is usually a temporary nuisance caused by standing too long  or a long flight -- especially if you are pregnant. In contrast, feet that stay swollen can be a sign of a serious medical condition. The cause may be poor circulation, a problem with the lymphatic system, or a blood clot. A kidney disorder or underactive thyroid can also cause swelling. If you have persistent swelling of your feet, see a physician.

Burning Feet

A burning sensation in the feet is common among diabetics with peripheral nerve damage. It can also be caused by a vitamin B deficiency, athlete’s foot, chronic kidney disease, poor circulation in the legs and feet (peripheral arterial disease), or hypothyroidism. 

Sores That Don't Heal

Foot sores that will not heal are a major warning sign for diabetes. Diabetes can impair sensation in the feet, circulation, and normal wound healing, so even a blister can become a troublesome wound. Those sores also are prone to infection. Diabetics should wash and dry their feet and check them for any wounds every day. Slow-healing of sores also can be caused by poor circulation from conditions such as peripheral artery disease.

Pain in the Big Toe

Gout is a notorious cause of sudden pain in the big toe joint, along with redness and swelling (seen here). Osteoarthritis is another culprit that causes pain and swelling. If the joint is rigid, it may be hallux rigidus, a complication of arthritis where a bone spur develops. Finally, turf toe is an ailment of athletes, particularly those who play on hard surfaces. It's caused by an injury to ligaments surrounding the joint.

If you feel like you're walking on a marble, or if pain burns in the ball of your foot and radiates to the toes, you may have Morton’s neuroma, a thickening of tissue around a nerve, usually between the third and fourth toes. It is eight to 10 times more common in women than in men. It is caused by injury or too much pressure on the toes.

Itchy Feet

Itchy, scaly skin may be athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that's common in men between the ages of 20 and 40. A reaction to chemicals or skin care products -- called contact dermatitis -- can cause itching, too, along with redness and dry patches. If the skin on your itchy feet is thick and pimple-like, it may be psoriasis, an over-reaction of the immune system. Medicated creams can relieve the symptoms.

Claw Toe

This foot deformity can be caused by shoes that are tight and pinch your toes or by a disease that damages nerves, such as diabetes, alcoholism, or other neurological disorder. Your toes will be bent upward as they extend from the ball of the foot, then downward from the middle joint, resembling a claw. They may respond to stretching and exercises of the toes or you may need special shoes or even surgery.

Foot Spasms

A sudden, sharp pain in the foot is the hallmark of a muscle spasm or cramp, which can last many minutes. Overwork and muscle fatigue are common causes. Other causes include poor circulation, dehydration, or imbalances in potassium, magnesium, calcium, or vitamin D levels in the body. The changing hormone levels of pregnancy or thyroid disorders may play a role. If spasms are frequent or severe, see a doctor. Strengthening exercises can help with muscle fatigue.

Dark Spot on the Foot

We associate skin cancer with the sun, so we’re not as likely to check our feet for unusual spots. However, a melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can develop even in areas that are not regularly exposed to the sun. Melanoma can even appear beneath the nail, where it might look like a black spot.

Yellow Toenails

Your toenails tell a lot about your overall health. A fungal infection often causes thickened yellow toenails. Thick, yellow nails also can be a sign of an underlying disease, including lymphedema (swelling related to the lymphatic system), lung problems, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Spoon-shaped Toenails

Sometimes an injury to the nail or frequent exposure to petroleum-based solvents can create a concave, spoon-like shape. However, iron deficiency also can cause this unusual shape.

White Nails

Injury to the nail or illness anywhere in the body can cause white areas in the nails. If part or all of a nail separates from the nail bed (shown here), it can appear white -- and may be due to an injury, nail infection, or psoriasis. If the nail is intact and most of it is white, it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition including liver disease, congestive heart failure, or diabetes. Talk with your health care team about any concerns.

Pitting of the Nails

Pitting, or punctured-looking depressions in the surface of the nail, is caused by a disruption in the growth of the nail at the nail plate. It affects as many as half of people with psoriasis.

source: Internet

UNEXPECTED MIRACLES

A good night sleep allows your brain to store memories.




Researchers think that sleep gives the brain time to process and store memories.



We seem  to save memories of how to do things such as play piano or ride a bike during sleep.


People who don't get enough sleep have trouble concentrating and recalling memories.

KEEP CALM

BERSYUKUR DENGAN APA YANG ADA

4 QUALITIES THAT MAKE A REAL MAN

My goal in writing this post isn’t to sell you my definition of man. It’s to challenge your beliefs. Years ago, while working at a non-profit and treating teenagers struggling with addiction, I learned that what they all had in common was an absent father. Either dad was not in the picture or he was emotionally unavailable. The result was blurred boundaries, low self worth, and very little awareness. It caused anger, and emotional voids that were filled with unhealthy habits.

Today in my practice, a common thread with many of my female clients is the way were treated by men and the affect it has on them. I believe men underestimate the impact they have in this world. I believe definitions need to be challenged. I believe every man should posses these four characteristics.

1. Men respond.

For the 40 years I’ve been on this planet, generally (and I emphasize “generally” because I know not all guys are like this), most males don’t think of how their words and actions will affect others. An example of this is a husband who assassinates his wife’s character or verbally vomits on his children. Someone who gets into physical altercations to prove something. Someone who pulls from his ego instead of his heart.

It takes discipline, patience, and maturity to filter oneself and think about others before one responds. A response requires thought, meta-cognition. A reaction is instinctual. Boys react. Men respond.

2. Men look inward first.

They are willing to examine their defects. They practice transparency and non-defensiveness. They express how they feel. They don’t try to be someone they’re not. By walking with a mirror, they don’t get caught up in heated arguments. They handle confrontations by acknowledging, taking responsibility, and making choices. And they move forward, changed.

3. Men have a cause.

Something worth fighting for. It doesn’t have to be to end world hunger. It can be to save a marriage. Fighting for one’s position in life. Expressing art. Sharing gifts. Being a better version of oneself. Something he believes in, even if others don’t. Whether it’s one’s character or an empire, men build. Boys deconstruct.

4. Men take action.

Boys complain. I have to admit, I have only recently made a choice to stop complaining when things don’t go my way in life. Many habits like complaining and losing one’s temper stem from undisciplined thinking and the inability to manage emotions. I know many men who talk about change. Who talk about wanting to “fix” their relationship. To lose weight. Be a better father. To stop drinking, cheating, spending, hiding, and numbing. But only a few take action and climb that mountain daily. Only a few fall down over and over but keep getting back up. Only a few put their money where their mouth is.

Think about all the men you know in your life. Friends. Fathers. Uncles. Brothers. Coaches. Boyfriends. Husbands. How many posses all four? If they do, acknowledge them. Because we need more of them in this world.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com

Menurut Pegawai Perubatan Estetik Pusat Kecergasan Wanita Az-Zahrah (PKW),Bandar Baru Bangi, Dr Siti Hawa Abd Karim, kolagen adalah sejenis protein yang penting untuk memelihara keremajaan dan keanjalan kulit. Kira-kira 25 hingga 35 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan protein di dalam badan terdiri daripada kolagen dan 80 peratus struktur kulit terbentuk darinya. 



“Bahan ini berfungsi untuk mempertingkatkan penghasilan sel baru, membantu memelihara keremajaan kulit, melembutkan dan membuat kulit lebih bercahaya serta efektif menghilangkan kedutan dan mencegah proses penuaan,” katanya.

 

Namun, apabila usia semakin meningkat, bermula seawal 25 tahun proses 
pengurangan kolagen oleh sel fibroblast akan berlaku seterusnya menyebabkan kulit menampakkan garis penuaan, berjeragat, kusam dan kurang bermaya.

 

“Ini ditambah faktor alam sekitar seperti debu dan kotoran, terdedah terlalu lama kepada sinaran matahari, penggunaan bahan kosmetik yang tinggi kandungan kimia, tekanan di tempat kerja serta wanita yang sering melahirkan anak, menyebabkan pengurangan penghasilan kolagen dalam, sekali gus menyumbang kepada kelesuan kulit,” katanya.


 
Berapa USIA anda? kalau di bawah 25 tahun tak perlu risau TAPI.... kalau dah mencecah angka 30++ anda perlu risau jika belum ada back up. Jangan nanti jalan sebelah suami, orang ingat jalan dengan adik. Lagi haru kalau orang ingat kita BIBIK, siap NGORAT SUAMI kita. Takkan suami asyik tengok orang lain je cantik??? Niatkan untuk sedap suami memandang. Dapat PAHALA lagi

Masa berjalan.... setiap hari badan kita makin tua..........

Pastikan kolagen yg dipilih
1. selamat (termasuk cara penyediaan , packing)
2. sumber dari sisik ikan laut dalam
3. molekul sangat ringan spy mudah diserap tubuh
4. ada agen pengikat
5. mudah larut

BELLECIOUS HD

SUMBER DARI iNTERNET

EAT THESE FOR ANTI AGING N GLOWING SKIN

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, MS, RD

Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, 
MD

Smooth, radiant skin is something everyone wants. While there's no magic bullet, the food you eat, along with a healthy lifestyle, can help stall some of the visible signs of aging.

"Eat smaller portions, choose nutrient-dense, healthy foods from all of the different food groups, exercise, and wear sunscreen. All of these things will help you look and feel younger," says Elisa Zied, RD, CDN, author ofYounger Next Week.

These seven foods deliver nutrients that can help keep your skin looking great.

1. Oats

"I recommend complex carbohydrates like oats because they're low-glycemic," says Debra Jaliman, MD. She is a New York dermatologist and author of Skin Rules. By "low-glycemic," she means foods that don't spike your blood sugar like refined breads, rice, and pasta can. "High-glycemic foods are known to cause acne and wrinkles," Jaliman says.

Oats also have a natural plant chemical that helps prevent damage to skin cells and soothes skin irritation.

Also try: Other whole grains such as shredded wheat, barley, brown rice

2. Oranges

These are loaded with water, so they hydrate your skin and your cells, Zied says. One large orange is an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps make collagen -- and that, in turn, helps keep your skin supple.

In general, vegetables and fruits are great for your skin. Get at least 2-2.5 cups of vegetables and 1.5 cups of fruit per day if you're a woman, or 3 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit if you're a man. Go for lots of colors so you get a variety of nutrients.

Also try: Pink grapefruit, tomatoes, parsley

3. Avocado

Avocados are filled with a healthy type of fat, monounsaturated fat, which helps your skinstay hydrated, Zied says.That same healthy fat can also help you absorb some vitamins and nutrients that your skin needs.

Try replacing high-fat salad dressings and mayo with avocado. "It gives you a lot of flavor and texture, and you don't need much to feel satisfied," Zied says.

Also try: Olive oil, walnuts, macadamia nut oil

4. Lean Beef

"Lean beef, such as top sirloin, is a great way to get high-quality protein," Zied says. Protein helps build collagen.

Zied recommends having a 2- to 4-ounce serving, just two to three times a week. There are other forms of lean protein you can enjoy on other days.

When you cook beef, flip it often. "Cooking it over super-high heat until it's crispy and charred creates chemicals that will undo all of the anti-aging properties of the beef," Zied says.

Also try: Eggs, chicken, tofu, beans, fish

5. Brussels Sprouts

These are an excellent source of the skin-friendly vitamins A and C, as well as folate.

Their vitamin C promotes collagen. And while you still need to use sun protection, vitamin A and folate may help prevent sun damage.

Try roasting Brussels sprouts with a drizzle of olive oil.

Also try: Kale, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower

6. Salmon

This fish is one of the best ways to get healthy omega-3 fats in your diet. Recent studies have suggested that omega-3s, especially from fish, may keep skin cancer cells from growing and spreading.

Aim for at least two 3-ounce servings of fish each week. Try it grilled with a whole-grain side dish like brown rice or barley salad.

Also try: Flax and chia seeds, walnuts, mackerel, sardines, and fortified milk and eggs

7. Grapes

Resveratrol, which comes from the skin of grapes, counters inflammation, Jaliman says. "Many people think it slows the aging process, plus it may fight the effects of UV light and sun damage. But you still need to use your sunscreen."

Also try: Boiled peanuts, cocoa powder

DIABETES? EASY MAN!

STRATEGIES TO ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE

Strategies for Adding Years to Your Life—and Life to Your Years

A key factor in living a long, healthy life is optimizing your insulin, which increasing numbers of scientific studies are proving. But other factors are important as well. The following are my top anti-aging recommendations.

• Proper Food Choices. For a complete guide about which foods to eat and which to avoid, see my comprehensivenutrition plan. Generally speaking, you should focus your diet on whole, ideally organic, unprocessed foods that come from healthy, sustainable and preferably local sources. For the highest nutritional benefit, eat a good portion of your food raw. This type of diet will naturally optimize your insulin signaling.

Most people (although there are clearly individual differences) should strive for a diet high in healthful fats (as high as 50-70 percent of the calories you eat), moderate amounts of high quality protein, and abundant vegetables. Non-vegetable carbohydrates should be a fairly minimal part of your diet. Sugar, and fructose in particular, can act as a toxin when consumed in excess, driving multiple disease processes in your body including insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and systemic inflammation—any of which can shorten your life.

• Comprehensive Exercise Program, Including High-Intensity Exercise. Even if you're eating the best diet in the world, you still need to exercise—and exercise effectively—if you wish to optimize your health. You should include core-strengthening exercises, strength training, and the right kind of stretching, as well as high-intensity "burst" type activities. Consider combining this with intermittent fasting to supercharge your metabolism.

• Reduce Your Stress. Your emotional state plays a role in nearly every physical disease, from heart disease to depression to cancer, and yet it's the factor most often neglected. Stress has a direct impact on inflammation, which underlies many of the chronic diseases that kill people prematurely every day. Meditation, prayer, energy psychology tools such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and yoga are all viable options that can help you relieve stress and clear out hidden emotional blocks.

• Optimize Your Vitamin D. The important factor when it comes to vitamin D is your serum level, which should ideally be between 50-70 ng/ml year-round, and the only way to determine this is with a blood test. Sun exposure or a safe tanning bed is the preferred method, but a vitamin D3 supplement can be used when necessary. Most adults need about 8,000 IU's of vitamin D per day to achieve optimal serum levels.

If you take supplemental vitamin D, you also need to make sure you're getting enough vitamin K2, as discussed above. Fermented vegetables can be a great source of vitamin K2 if you ferment your own using the proper starter culture. Gouda and Edam cheese are also good sources.

• Avoid as Many Chemicals, Toxins, and Pollutants as Possible. This includes tossing out your toxic household cleaners, soaps, personal hygiene products, air fresheners, bug sprays, pesticides and insecticides, just to name a few, and replacing them with non-toxic alternatives. Avoid prescription drugs in favor of more natural approaches, whenever possible.

By Dr Mercola

INDAHNYA SENYUMANMU....

MENCARI RUMAH KEKAL ABADI

PINTU boleh dibuka dan ditutup.  Bila membuka pintu kerana mahu meninggalkan rumah, mata menoleh ke belakang berniat mahu memastikan ia terkunci.  Malah beberapa kali kita mencuba semula sama ada ia masih boleh dibuka.  Aneh, meskipun baru sekejap tadi kita tahu bahawa anak kunci rumah baru dicabut.




Pintu mahu dikatup, rumah mahu dikunci.  Barangkali ada sesuatu di dalam rumah menyebabkan kita mahu ia selamat.  Ada ketika kita masih terfikir 'berkuncikah rumah'?.




Perasaan was-was muncul dan boleh menimbulkan kebimbangan yang tidak sepatutnya.  Bila pulang kita mencari-cari anak kunci daripada gugusan yang ada.  ada masanya sekali pilih tetapi acap kali berulangkali.




Dan selama bertahun-tahun ia begitu.




Ramai yang tidak mahu belajar bagaimana mahu membuka pintu dengan sekali memilih anak kunci.  Ia kelihatan tidak terlalu mustahak kerana akhirnya pintu akan terbuka.




Selain itu, ada masanya kita melihat pencarian anak kunci ini sebagai satu rutin yang mahu dilalui tanpa sebab.  Barangkali kerana rutinnya semenjak kita memegang anak kunci tersebut.




Pintu dan rumah tersebut milik kita.  Ada perjanjian dan hak milik.  Sekurang-kurangnya ketika hayat di dunia.  Namun sampai masa , apabila roh dan jasad bersatu kembali setelah berpisah dan mencari-cari rumah baru tetapi terhalang.  Ia bukan rumah biasa yang dikenali.
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Hanya ada rumah kekal abadi namun kuncinya tiada di tanga.  Tuan rumah menyebut melalui  surah al-A'raaf ayat 40 yang bermaksud:




"Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang mendustakan ayat-ayat (perintah) Kami dan yang angkuh  (merasa dirinya lebih) daripada mematuhinya, tidak sekali-kali akan dibukakan pintu -pintu langit dan mereka tidak akan masuk syurga sehingga unta masuk di lubang jarum dan demikianlah Kami membalas orang-oang yang melakukan kesalahan."




Rumah kekal abadi sudah tersedia.




Kuncinya perlu dicari. Ia ada dalam diri.  Namun manusia tidak mahu belajar seumpama mencari satu anak kunci daripada segugus yang banyak.




Sikap Manusia




Hakikatnya, pintu rumah yang kekal abadi sudah tersedia dan ia dinyatakan oleh Allah SWT melalui surah Shaad, ayat 49-50 yang bermaksud:




"Ini adalah kehormatan bagi mereka dan sesungguhnya bagi orang bertakwa benar-beanr (disediakan) tempat kembali yang baik (iaitu) syurga dan yang pintu-pintunya terbuka bagi mereka."




Rumah terdapat dalam pelbagai bentuk.  Pintu yang terpasang pada ruanganya sepadan dengan rumah yang dibina.  Ada pintu cermin, kayu jati, aluminium dan pelbagai lagi.   Ia mengikut kemampuan tuan punya rumah.  Namun fungsi pintu tetap seragam iaitu untuk keluar masuk.




Jika rumah itu ibarat diri, maka melalui pintu itulah diri mampu melihat dari dalam dan luar.  Namun, melihat sahaja tidak mencukupi.  Ia perlu dikatup kemas bila mahu meningalkan rumah dan mudah dibuka apabila pulang semula.




Tidak.  Kita tidak mahu menunggu unta memasuki lubang jarum untuk dibenarkan kembali ke rumah yang kekal abadi.  Ia sindirian daripada Allah SWT yang sangat menyesakkan dada bagi mereka yang mahu berfikir.  Malah sikap angkuh dan sombong manusia di dunia bakal menjadikan mereka begitu.




Pencarian




Hakikatnya, pencarian kunci kepada rumah kekal abadi tidaklah terlalu sukar.  Kaedahnya telah dinyatakan secara jelas.  Misalnya, jika kita teragak untuk mendiami rumah di syurga Firdaus, Allah SWT telah memberi garis panduannya  melalui surah al-Mu'minun ayat 1 hingga 11 yang bermaksud:




"Sesungguhnya berjayalah orang-orang yang beriman.  Iaitu mereka yang khusyuk dalam sembahyangnya.  Dan mereka yang menjauhkan diri dari perbuatan dan perkataan yang isa-sia.  Dan mereka yang berusaha membersih hartanya (dengan menunaikan zakat harta itu) dan mereka yang menjaga kehormatannya. Kecuali kepada isterinya atau hamba sahayanya maka sesunguhnya mereka tidak tercela.  Kemudian sesiapa yang mengingini selain dari yang demikian, maka merekalah orang-orang yang melampaui batas."




"Dan mereka yang menjaga amanah dan janjinya.  Dan mereka yang tetap memelihara sembahyangnya.  Mereka itulah orang-orang yang berhak mewarisi.  Mereka akan mewarisi syurga Firdaus; mereka kekal di dalamnya."




Bayangan keadaan rumah di sini sungguh mempesonakan.  Misalya, ia telah dinyatakan terdapat sungai-sungai yang mengalir di bawahnya.




Sesungguhnya setiap kali kita diberikan satu pemberian dari sejenis buah-buahan, maka kita akan berkata, "inilah yang telah diberikan pada kami dahulu dan kami diberikan rezeki yang sama rupanya (tetapi berlainan hakikatnya)".





Malah pasangan kita di rumah yang kekal abadi yang sentiasa bersih suci serta tidak sekali-kali mempunyai perasaan cemburu, khianat dan dengki.  Ia kehidupan yang kekal selama-lamanya.




Begitulah.  Kunci rumah di sana hanyalah bayangan semata.Ia tidak perlu dipegang daripada segugus kunci yang banyak.



 
Kita tidak perlu menoleh ke belakang setiap kali meninggalkan rumah tersebut.  Saya fikir ia sentiasa terbuka dan terdedah dengan tiada sesiapa yang memperdulikan .  Masing-masing sudah mempunyai rumah sendiri yang terbaik.




Jumpa lagi minggu hadapan.  Moga damai di hati.




Penulis:

Ustaz Muhd Kamil adalah Profesor Perakaunan di Universiti Taibah, Madinah.  Beliau merupakan penulis buku Travelog haji:  Mengubah Sempadan Iman; Bersyukur Saat Diuji dan anekdot Madinah; Benar, Dia Maha mendengar.  Beliau boleh dihubungi melalui laman web www.mudhkamil.org/home atau mkI@muhdkamil.org.

RESEPI PANJANG UMUR ORANG JEPUN

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Selama 25 tahun terakhir wanita Jepun telah memegang rekod dunia memiliki harapan hidup terpanjang dengan rata-rata usia  86,4 tahun. Bukan hanya wanita, lelaki Jepun juga memiliki harapan hidup terpanjang di antara semua lelaki di 192 negara di dunia. Banyak penelitian mengungkap, perbedaan ini disebabkan pola makan yang sihat.




Dalam bukunya, seorang penulis Naomi Moriyama membuat buku berjudul 'Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat',  Moriyama membawa pembaca ke dapur ibunya di Jepun dan mengungkapkan rahsia keluarganya untuk hidup panjang umur dan tetap sihat hingga masa tua. Ternyata rahsia awet muda masyarakat Jepun cukup sederhana, selain tetap aktif dan rajin berolahraga. Intip raasianya seperti dikutip laman Diets In Review berikut ini.




1.Makan  makanan lengkap bervariasi



Bahan makanan di dapur masyarakat Jepun adalah berbagai makanan yang dimakan sederhana secara konsisten dan harian. Semua bahan makanan itu bukanlah bahan makanan mahal, namun mengandung tinggi nutrisi yang sangat diperlukan tubuh. Rata-rata masyarakat Jepun rajin makan ikan, sayuran laut, sayur mayur, kedelai, beras, buah dan teh hijau.




2. Orang Jepun  menikmati makanan di  rumah yang dimasak sendiri setiap hari



Hidangan makanan tradisional Jepun  biasanya terdiri dari ikan bakar, semangkuk nasi, sayuran yang direbus, sup miso, irisan buah untuk makanan penutup dan teh hijau. Orang Jepun  merupakan pengonsumsi ikan tertinggi di dunia.  Mereka mengonsumsi £ 150 ikan (68,04 kg) per tahun/ orang dibandingkan dengan rata-rata orang dunia hanya 35 kilogram per tahun. Seperti diketahui ikan mengandung dos tinggi omega-3 asam lemak. Ini juga menjadi salah satu alasan mengapa mereka hidup lebih lama dan sihat. Tidak hanya Itu, fakta lain menyatakan, mereka juga rajin mengonsumsi brokoli dan sayuran lainnya. Mereka  makan 5 kali lebih banyak jumlah sayuran seperti  brokoli, kubis, kale, kembang kol dan kubis Brussel, dibanding dengan orang Amerika.




3. Orang Jepun hanya memasak makanan yang segar



Penekanan cara memasak orang  Jepun, hanya menggunakan bahan yang segar yang ada di musim itu. Menurut penulis Moriyama, "supermarket Jepun  selalu mengutamakan kesegaran. Makanan tidak hanya diperhatikan tarikh luputnya saja, tapi wanita Jepang rata-rata juga selektif saat membeli ikan, daging, sayuran. Makanan yang disiapkan dihitung per setengah jam yang  dikemas hari itu. "




4. Orang Jepun makan dengan julah yang  kecil



Menurut Moriyama, dari masa kanak-kanak mereka diajarkan untuk makan perlahan-lahan dan belajar menikmati setiap gigitan. Dan makanan yang  disajikan di atas piring hanya sepertiga ukuran peralatan makan Amerika. Moriyama mengatakan, ada tata cara dan dasar-dasar cara menyajikan hidangan makanan di Jepun.




"Makanan harus segar, setiap item disajikan  dalam satu piring, makanan harus dihias dan setiap item harus diatur untuk menampilkan keindahan," katanya.




5.Teknik  memasak di Jepun cukup ringan dan lembut



Sebagian besar pekerjaan dilakukan di atas dapur menggunakan variasi teknik seperti mengukus, memanggang di atas periuk panas, menumis, digoreng, dan  mendidihkan makanan secara cepat dalam kuali. Tukang masak  Jepub selalu menggunakan minyak khusus untuk jantung sehat dan stok (sup)  rasa asli dari bahan alami.




6. Orang Jepun makan nasi bukan roti setiap makan



Ini merupakan perbezaan penting antaracara makan  orang Timur dan Barat. Mereka yakin,  konsumsi berlebih dari tepung terigu halus merupakan penyebab utama dari obesitas di Amerika saat ini. Jika Anda terbiasa makan roti setiap hari, cuba ganti dengan ukuran porsi setengah cangkir beras merah atau gandum  1-2 kali per hari.




7. Di Jepun, sarapan adalah makan yang paling dianggap penting dan terbesar



Sarapan mereka terdiri dari berbagai makanan porsi kecil yang meliputi teh hijau, nasi kukus, sup miso dengan tahu dan daun bawang, lembaran kecil rumput laut nori, telur dadar atau telur ikan atau sepotong ikan.




8. Masyarakat Jepun  hanya mengambil sedikit pencuci mulut



Di Jepun, makanan penutup dengan rasa manis hanya disajikan dalam porsi kecil, tidak seperti di Amerika. Namun, bukan berarti coklat, kueh kering, kueh-kueh, ais krim dan kueh kacang merah tidak berharga. Sebaliknya, mereka sangat menghormati tubuh mereka, ini boleh menjadi cara melawan hawa nafsu. Mereka sedar akan rugi jika terlalu banyak mengambil makanan manis.




9. Orang Jepun memiliki mind-set yang berbeza tentang makanan.



Sementara orang Amerika prihatin dengan masalah diet dan berat badan, masyarakat Jepun justru dibangkitkan dan didorong untuk menikmati berbagai makanan yang lebih beragam tanpa masalah diet. Namun, saat ini masyarakat Jepun  mula berhati-hati, apalagi dengan diperkenalkan gaya makan cepat ala  barat, tingkat obesiti di kalangan anak muda Jepun mulai meningkat.




10. Olahraga merupakan bagian dari ritual harian Jepun.



Menurut sebuah cerita dalam cover majalah Time tahun  2004, berjudul 'How to Live to Be 100' tertulis bahwa, "Jepun berada dalam kesihatan yang baik dan dalam kondisi sangat baik, mereka adalah orang-orang aktif yang menggabungkan banyak latihan insidental dalam hari-hari mereka." Mereka selalu menciptakan lingkungan yang sihat dengan berbasikal di sekitar kota, berjalan, hiking, dan umumnya, mereka berusaha  tetap aktif.

(dat15/vivanews)