How to stay 'cool' in this hot weather?
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TheAnswer:
can get the bao sen slices from medical hall, brew in hot water = bao sen tea.Jennifer:
The TCM physician advised me to take bao sen tea to 提神
Where to get the bao sen tea? Can replenish energy?
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vinegar:
YEs, according to TCM, no good for the lungs, becos of the sudden diff in temp....TheAnswer:
I can't have a few showers a day because I have to travel from place to place to teach tuition. I have been trying to increase liquid uptake. Drink barley, grass jelly drink, chrysanthemum tea in between my lessons. I only get ice cold water when I get home
r u driving? pls don't drink cold water immediately when u reach home.I read somewhere if u drink cold drink,which brings down ur body temperature fr. high to low,not good for our bodies,esp. for women....i mean in TCM perspective.I seldom drink cold drink...always hot teh or teh si -
vinegar:
Yup. DH wants a car but he knows I won't agree. He also do not dare to ever mention it again. This part I got him under my thumb.TheAnswer,
I can understand....Car=Burden....
not only financial burden...physical n emotion burden...hv to send car for servicing,STA inspection,car wash,pump petrol,top up cashcard,remember to pay roadtax/insurance.....
My DS has been taking public transport all this while. No tuition also. He has to rely on himself for Chinese and I coach him on English and Maths.
We try to save 50-55% monthly in case anyone needs the money for medical expenses. Better to be safe than sorry. -
Harlequin:
Take sugary drinks will make you more hot
I can't have a few showers a day because I have to travel from place to place to teach tuition. I have been trying to increase liquid uptake. Drink barley, grass jelly drink, chrysanthemum tea in between my lessons. I only get ice cold water when I get homeTheAnswer:
[quote=\"Mawar\"]Up the liquid intake. Cold ice water for me even though I would prefer something else. Haha!
Cold showers few times a day.
cos your body will convert the glucose/sucrose into energy, it increases your body temperature and you feel hotter :evil:[/quote]Oh no! I didn't even know that. But they do not sell ice water outside. How :?
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Jennifer:
If I'm pregnant again, I will :rant: :spank: :slapshead:TheAnswer:
recently the heat is so bad that I feel dizzy when I go out for lessons.
you should go for a blood count & blood pressure checkup. Maybe a urine test too to rule out pre... -
TheAnswer:
When was the last time you checked?Jennifer:
you should go for a blood count & blood pressure checkup.
I thought its because of the heat so I'm feeling this way. The last time I checked, I have minor anemia, pressure normal. -
TheAnswer:
u made the right decision.car is an expense.Yes,medical bill is ex....
Yup. DH wants a car but he knows I won't agree. He also do not dare to ever mention it again. This part I got him under my thumb.vinegar:
TheAnswer,
I can understand....Car=Burden....
not only financial burden...physical n emotion burden...hv to send car for servicing,STA inspection,car wash,pump petrol,top up cashcard,remember to pay roadtax/insurance.....
My DS has been taking public transport all this while. No tuition also. He has to rely on himself for Chinese and I coach him on English and Maths.
We try to save 50-55% monthly in case anyone needs the money for medical expenses. Better to be safe than sorry. -
Harlequin:
Wear 100% cotton, loose fit, wide collar, light color, tie up long hair
I dress casual when I go for lessons. Usually blouse and skirt. My blouses are mostly sleeveless :boogie: -
theAnswer,
Dizzy??? R u pregnant??? -
Jennifer:
When was the last time you checked?[/quote]2011 I thinkTheAnswer:
[quote=\"Jennifer\"]you should go for a blood count & blood pressure checkup.
I thought its because of the heat so I'm feeling this way. The last time I checked, I have minor anemia, pressure normal.
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