How to live with lupus

Crisis doesn’t make the man;
it only exposes him for what he already is.
Rather than fight or flight, use crisis as a time for growth.

YOU DON’T DROWN BY FALLING IN THE WATER.
YOU DROWN BY STAYING THERE.

No.14 Ginger Brown Rice with Cranberries
Ingredients:
3 cups (400g) long grain brown rice
690cc water
100g young fresh ginger
Seasoning A
2 teaspoon Chinese wine (Shao Hsing or Hua Tiao Chiew)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
100 cc vegetable stock (you can make your own by using carrots, corn & cabbage)
Seasoning B:
1 tablespoon black sesame […]

Ginger is an all-purpose remedy herb. It is high in vitamins A, B complex and C, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium & magnesium.
Ginger’s curative effects are:
DetoxifyInduce perspiration & relieve internal heat or feverPrevent and cure carsickness & seasicknessAmeliorate low blood pressure and high blood pressureAble to calm (steadiness of mind under stress)Ease pain of […]

The happiness of my life depends on the quality of my thoughts.
My life is what my thoughts make it.
I have power over my mind - not outside events.
I like to share with you that I have a notebook where I kept all my favourite phrases and captions. At any time when I feel I am […]

Live With The Truth
Today I am changing the way I live and have become a better person. I have learnt to accept and to live with the truth of my illness. I know the limits of my physical strength and the psychological stress that I can withstand. There are many things beyond my control but […]

Healthy Salad Dressing/Sauce from Radio ˜jin bao baifen bai 3 Oct 2006
Have you ever thought of making your own salad dressing and sauce? Here are two recipes that you can start with or add on to your list. Its easy, try it!
All Natural Salad Dressing
Mix all into a juice blender
(i) 100cc cold pressed olive oil […]

Plum Essence from Radio ˜jin bao bai fen bai” on 2 October 2006
All Natural Plum Essence
The making of all natural green plum is very precious. In order to extract 20 g of plum essence, you need to use 1 kg of green plums. Methods used in preparing these products are under very strict environmental control […]

Eat and Live Healthy
STEP THREE
What You Should Know About Shifting Your pH Toward Alkaline
The pH (potential of Hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A pH of 7.0 neutral, below 7.0 is acidic and above 7.0 is alkaline.
An imblanced diet high in acidic-producing foods such as sugar, caffeine, soft drinks, […]

This Alkaline & Acidic Food Chart is an easy guide for your reference.
The body’s pH should be slightly alkaline (7.35 - 7.45). It is vitally important that there is a proper ratio between acid and alkaline foods in the diet. When such an ideal ratio is maintained, the body has a strong resistance against disease. […]

My Turning Point
After all these years of life struggles and experiences, I finally learned to stay faithful to my check ups and taking my medication. But the road to recovery seemed to be taking such a long time. I wanted to feel “normal’ again, no more ache and pain, no more waking up […]