Kids & Shampoo

Missy Moo is almost 7 yrs old and I’ve often wondered when should we stop using baby shampoo on her?  Don’t get me wrong – we don’t mind using baby shampoo and i supposed there is no harm using them – as long as it works and she has been using it since birth.  But we’ve been asked many a times from other parents – since sometimes – they do forget to buy baby shampoo and didn’t want to run out to get a bottle just because.

My guess is that as long as the kids doesn’t mind the shampoo stinging their eyes and can untangle their hair – then it shouldn’t be any harm using a normal shampoo.  I would still try not to use it so often if possible – since I am paranoid that she might have an allergy but if you are outta it and you needed to shampoo the kids’ hair – go right ahead.

Brisk Walking

As a diabetic – putting on weight is not a good thing – that can only mean that your blood sugar is going slowly up and surely.  I’ve always pride myself of identifying if something was wrong with me – and try to correct it and I know that I’ve been slowly but surely putting on weight.  I figured it is because this summer i wasn’t doing a lot of exercises nor walking – so in order to keep my weight down – i’m going to start brisk walking again for 30 mins a day – before or after meals.   I looked at some merrell shoes that i can wear for work and not having to change it to do my brisk walking because I would use any excuse I can to get outta it.   But truth be told – comfy shoes are very important for walking – and I won’t mind spending a little bit more for comfy shoes.  What about you?

More Doctors Leaving Y-Town

The rumor has it that 2 more doctors are leaving town  *sigh*.  Just yesterday while shopping for some   boots – friends from the  hospital was in telling me all about the situation and I cannot but feel really upset about it.  Yes, Missy Moo and I have a family doctor – but what about the rest of the town – the 100s of people who don’t already have family doctors and now more are losing theirs?  Mannn!!  with businesses closing in this town – left, right and center – now more doctors leaving ..??  what is this small town coming to..??  i’m guessing that the doctors are leaving because they can’t find jobs for their spouse’s?  and they feel that they have nothing to offer their kids?  in terms of private schools, shopping, entertainment and any enrichment courses?  I can’t really blame them for wanting to leave right, afterall, you have to take care of your own first before you can take care of others no?

Gas aka Wind In Kids

Missy Moo had a stomach flu for a few days now -  and today was the first day she didn’t puke – but her tummy still has cramps and i strongly believed that it’s wind aka gas.  She doesn’t like taking ginger or shallot in her food as recommended by some friends and it suddenly dawn on me that an age old remedy may actually help with the gas in her tummy.  Don’t forget the doctors do not recommend anything for gas for kids her age.  So while out looking for  cheap auto insurance we headed out to a local store in town – to ask if the store owner had any Yu Yee oil.   I remember when i was a kid – my mother used to put this on us after we bath – i am so regretting it now that I didn’t do this for Missy Moo when she was a kid – that way – we wouldn’t be afraid that she doesn’t like the smell.   So parents – if you have any food or age old remedy from home or your grandparents make sure you use it on them when they are young – that way they wouldn’t give you an attitude when they are Missy Moo’s age.

Canada’s MSI Health Card

So I started paying again for 2 medication – awaiting for my subsidy to kick in.  I don’t know when it will start because when we received the letter that tells us that we were eligible for subsidy – they also said that it was according to how much we make.  Anyhow,the two of my medication out of 6 cost about $100, therefore – I have to put off the business card printing for now – until the subsidy kicks in.

Alot of people are mistaken that it’s better to migrate to Canada because health care is free – it is – when you go to the hospital and sees a doctor – but if you are a diabetic like myself – and needs to take tons of medication – well, you are outta luck buddy – you still have to pay for it.  And it seems that the doctor recommends the most expensive – if they think that you can afford it – that was what my ex- doctor did.  The most expensive ones he will be prescribing it – i sometimes wonder if he gets kickbacks for doing it.  So yes, the rest of the world – it’s not all free!!

Smoking

Everyone knows smoking can kill but i wonder if it is the smell that bothers us more or just that the person will die…???  everyone dies sooner or later.. and some have lung cancer even though they never drink or smoke at all in their entire life.  My  grandparents smoke a lot too – but if only they  knew about e-cigarettes i think they not only save more they might not have us reeking in smoke when we leave to go home nor  need to worry about washing our hair each time visited them.  Honestly, i don’t mind them smoking and they are beyond the advice to quit because of health but like my mother said -no light, no burning and no tar nor real smoke – now that would have been nice – during the good old days.

Snacks Diabetic Can Eat

Someone should come out with some free directories for diabetics.. so that they know what to take for a snack.   If you think that being a diabetic.. life is over.. and you can’t eat a thing.. then you are wrong . .my dear.   Darn wrong.. in fact..!! As a diabetic.. i still believe in eating everything in moderation .. but choosing a snack for yourself, you need to be smart.  First watch out for the fat in them.. and of course the sodium .. and calories.  Why calories..?? because the bigger or heavier you go, the harder it is.. to maintain your blood sugar level.  In my next post.. i’ll be sharing with you .. what kinda snacks is available and suitable out there .. for us.  Afterall, a girl needs her snacks.. on movie nite eh..?

High Blood Sugar In The Mornings

It’s been more than a month since i started on a full course of diabetic medication.  And religiously i would note down what i ate.. and what were my blood sugar level .. as much as possible.  Unfortunately, when one is traveling it does makes it hard.  But one must try right..?? it’s like putting in   pond aerators for your fishes  .. that keeps them healthy.

Anyhow, my overall blood sugar all day is not bad.. never able 10 after eating.. nor before .. but when it comes to the mornings.. just after one wakes up..  it is not ideal.  I can be anywheres from 8 – 9 .. and the ideal should be below 7 if possible.  And i’m trying just about everything i can to bring it down.. but to no avail.  So the next appt to the doctor.. i’m gonna discuss this with him seriously.

PharmaSystems Alligator Spoon

This alligator medicine spoon can help the medication go down in a fun and accurate way.  At $1.89, it is great for toddlers and infants.  I love the Missy Moo knows that this is a special medication spoon.. we can it a Dr Alligator spoon.

Health & Wellness With Organic Yogurt

We were at the grocery store the other day.. when Missy Moo pointed out .. the apple juice that her school gives her for break time… in the morning.  I had asked Missy Moo if that was the reason why she didn’t drink the apple juice at the school.. because it was the canned type .. and we give her organic apple juice.  She said yes..  and further explained that the apple juice from school tasted funny.

If you are thinking that we are the arty farty type of parents.. we are not.  We just want what is best for Missy Moo, so we usually make sure we get organic stuff for her.. wherever possible.  Now that I’ve found yogurt that can be bought organic too, i am gonna switch her to this instead.   Why organic.. you asked..??  Because they uses organic milk from Canadian farms along with organic fruit and cane sugar.

Each serving of yogurt boasts of prebiotic and probiotics to help replenish intestinal microflora.  So whether you are a new parent .. with no bearings on bringing up your newborn or toddler, trust me, this line of yogurt not only provides energy that your toddlers need but also helps their bodies to absorb fat soluble viatamins.

Tummy Support For Hysterectomy

When you do have a hysterectomy.. this is one of the best thing .. that you could buy for yourself to be worn straight after the operation.  They called it the swelly belly band.. and it’s not expensive.. and you wear it under your clothes and washable too..!! Hyster Sisters is the place to go it.

I recommend it .. because when you are just after your operation .. or even when you are after your operation .. this band will help support your tummy and makes it a lot easier for you to move around.. and especially when you need to cough, sneeze and even laugh… this is definitely what you want to get.  Plus if you are going out for a walk or even for a visit to the hosptal, you don’t have to be like me, walking around.. and holding to your tummy, now that can look very strange to ppl who never had anyone who had a tummy operation.

The Healing Power Of Chinese Herbal Soup

I kid you not..!  for centuries the Chinese believed that chinese herbal soup can do wonders for a person’s body.. especially after an operation or giving birth to a kid.  When I had my daughter.. i was very worried.. that staying in Canada .. would not give me much choice.. of having nutritional soup to help build my body back into shape.  I was very blessed.. because many blogger friends and friends from home.. and my cousins from Australia had sent me herbs.. and recipe on how to boil those soup for myself.

But what touched me most during my recent operation was a blogging friend turned into a good friend. .had made sure.. that i had all these herbal soup.. and herbal chicken spice.. to eat myself back to health.  I am truly grateful to this wonderful, wonderful person.. BARB.

Gadgets For Hospital

The week that i had to stay in the hospital was the most miserable anyone could be put thru’.  Lucky for me.. Mr Moo was really good when it comes to electronic stuff.  With a HDMI splitter i got to watch my movies.. and listen to all my music that i want from my ipod.  I think anyone who had to stay in the hospital without these entertainment .. would be most miserable.

Skin Care

At 43 yrs old one has got to look for some really good skin care products, for you and I know that the ordinary ones just don’t want to work on aging skin very well. If you are like me and look at the mirror each day and wonder why your skin is sagging and wondering whether you should go for a botox injection or cosmetic surgery, you should look into Chantal Pharmaceuticals.

I hear that this company had a breakthrough in something called Ethocyn that has a skin rejuvenating molecule that can increase your skin elastin fiber content can help rejuvenate your skin to the quality of a 20 year old! Now that is a very awesome finding and because of this product men and women alike can reduce the natural effects of aging without going under the knife. Check it out if you want to have youthful skin again.

Doctors New Office

Since my gynae will be leaving for good to Toronto, the new gynae .. is ready and taking over his patients.  I was at his new office the other day.. and it really looked nice.. they even used thermal labels for the patient’s chart and labeling of medications. Plus his office was equipped with some pretty decent machines.. as far as i can see.  But the clinics here .. are very different from the one’s at home.  Like here .. the gynae’s office.. has got no ultra sound machine.. whereas the ones at home.. they even have 3D machines.  Quite different.. and quite un-used to this kinda equipment-less doctor.

After The Operation

I can’t wait for my gynae to take out my fibroids.. so that i can lead a more normal life.. and be able to swim.. and exercise.. and wear a swimsuit again.  I haven’t swam for so long.. i feel so terrible about it.  Before coming to Canada.. i used to swim at least once a week.   And i do love swimming alot.. because it is a form of exercise.   I want to stay healthy too.

Shopping Therapy Is Good For The Health

Yes.. plagued by 2 huge fibroids.. and being diabetic is bad enough.. but to hear that i needed blood transfusion.. now that was shocking..!  But some shopping online for handcrafted jewelry did helped cheer me up abit.. because shopping can make a woman happy. What about you ..?? do you shop to relieve some stress..??

Shopping Therapy

My girlfriends encourages me to go shopping if one is down… or discouraged.  They swear that shopping therapy is good for the health.  But I find it so tiring.. to go from store to store.. just to window shop.. i prefer to buy on my Amazon books online and in the comfort of your own home.. and in pajamas.

Console Games & Health

I sometimes wonder if getting an xbox 360 is a good idea at all for the family.  I mean we sell them at our store .. and all.. but seeing the man not sleeping early to finish a game.. or get all excited because he can’t beat a level.. makes me wonder .. if i should ever encouraged families with young kids to buy them.

Thermometer For Kids

We have been asked alot about thermometers for kids and the one that we had gotten was the state of art one that you put them in the kid’s ears and press a button and get an accurate reading within seconds.  This is the best buy we made for the kid because she is so used to it, we have no trouble taking her temperature when we need to.