Sudah 2 minggu akif 'puasa' ayam..Dan hasilnya, kaki akif sudah tidak gatal-gatal lagi.Alhamdulillah.Rupanya ayam yang menyebabkan akif gatal. Jadi sekarang ini akif hanya akan diberi makanan yang fish based sahaja.
Yang mana ada ayam, daging, susu lembu dan telur tidak boleh akif makan. Kasihan akif, banyak sangat alahannya. Insya Allah nanti dah besar sikit OK lah ni.
MIRACULOUS MIXTURE: MOTHER'S MILK
And We have enjoined upon man goodness towards his parents: His mother bore him by bearing strain upon strain, and his weaning was in two years: "[Hence, O man,] be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the eventual coming." (Qur'an, 31:14)
Mother's milk is a matchless compound created by Allah to meet the baby's nutritional needs and protect it against possible infections. The balance of the nutriments in mother's milk is at ideal levels and the milk is in the ideal form for the baby's immature body. At the same time, the mother's milk is also very rich in nutrients which accelerate the growth of brain cells and the development of the nervous system.95 Artificial baby foods prepared with present-day technology cannot replace this miraculous food.
The list of advantages to the baby provided by mother's milk is being added to every day. Research has shown that babies who are fed mother's milk are particularly protected against infections concerning the respiratory and digestive systems. That is because the antibodies in mother's milk provide a direct defence against infection. Other anti-infection properties of mother's milk are that it provides a hospitable environment for "good" bacteria called "normal flora" thus constituting a barrier to harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites. Furthermore, it has also been established that there are factors in mother's milk which arrange the immune system against infectious diseases and allow it to function properly.96
Since the mother's milk has been specially designed, it is the most easily digestible food for babies. Despite being nutritionally very rich, it is easily digested by the baby's sensitive digestive system. Since the baby thus expends less energy on digestion, it is able to use that energy for other bodily functions, growth and organ development.
The milk of mothers who have had premature babies contains higher levels of fat, protein, sodium, chloride and iron to meet the baby's needs. Indeed, it has been established that the functions of the eye develop better in premature babies fed on mother's milk and that they perform better in intelligence tests. In addition, they also have a great many other advantages.
One of the ways in which mother's milk is important to the development of the new-born baby is the fact that it contains omega-3 oil alpha linoleic acids. As well as being an important compound for the human brain and retina, it is also of great importance from the point of view of new-born babies. Omega-3 is of particular importance throughout pregnancy and the early stages of babyhood if the brain and nerves are to develop normally. Scientists particularly emphasise the importance of mother's milk as a natural and perfect store of omega-3.97
Furthermore, research by Bristol University scientists revealed that among the long-term benefits of mother's milk are its positive effect on blood pressure, thanks to which the risk of heart attack is reduced. The research team concluded that the protective nature of mother's milk stems from its nutritional content. According to the results of the research, published in the medical journal Circulation, babies fed on mother's milk are less likely to develop heart disease. It has been revealed that the presence in mother's milk of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids-these prevent hardening of the arteries-along with the fact that babies fed on mother's milk consume less sodium-this is closely linked to blood pressure-and do not, as a result, gain excessive amounts of weight are among the ways that mother's milk benefits the heart.98
In addition, a team led by Dr. Lisa Martin, of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre in the USA, found high levels of the protein hormone known as adiponectin in mother's milk.99 High blood levels of adiponectin are associated with a reduced risk of heart attack. Low levels of adiponectin are found in people who are obese and who are at increased risk of a heart attack. It was therefore established that the risk of obesity in babies fed on mother's milk declined in relation to this hormone. Furthermore, they also discovered the presence of another hormone called leptin in the mother's milk which has a central role in fat metabolism. Leptin is believed to be a signal to the brain that there is fat on the body. According to Dr. Martin's announcement, therefore, these hormones absorbed in babyhood through mother's milk reduce the risk of such illnesses as obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, and coronary artery disease.100
Facts about "The Freshest Food"
The facts about the mother's milk are not restricted to these. The contribution it makes to the baby's health alters according to the phases the baby undergoes and whichever foodstuff is required at a particular stage, the contents of the milk change to meet those very specific needs. Mother's milk, ready at all times and at the ideal temperature, plays a major role in brain development because of the sugar and fat it contains. In addition, elements such as calcium in it play a large role in the development of the baby's bones.
Although it is called milk, this miraculous compound actually consists mostly of water. This is a most important feature because in addition to food, babies also need liquid in the form of water. Full hygiene may not be established in water or foodstuffs other than mother's milk. Yet mother's milk-90% water no less-, meets the baby's water needs in the most hygienic manner.
Mother's Milk and Intelligence
Scientific research shows that the cognitive development in breast-fed babies is greater than that in other babies. A comparative analysis of breast-fed babies and formula-fed babies by James W. Anderson-an expert from the University of Kentucky-established that the IQs of babies fed on mother's milk were 5 points higher than those of other babies. As a result of this study, it was determined that intelligence is benefited by mother's milk for up to 6 months and that children who are breast-fed for less than 8 weeks show no IQ benefit.101
Does Mother's Milk Combat Cancer?
As a result of all the research performed, it is proven that mother's milk, on which hundreds of papers have been published, protects babies against cancer. This, despite the fact that the mechanism is not yet fully understood. When a protein from the mother's milk killed off tumour cells which had been grown in laboratories without damaging any healthy cells, researchers stated that a great potential has emerged. Catharina Svanborg, professor of clinical immunology at Lund University in Sweden, headed the research team that discovered these miraculous secrets of mother's milk.102 This team at Lund University have described the way that mother's milk provides protection against many forms of cancer as a miraculous discovery.
Initially, researchers treated intestinal mucous cells taken from new-born babies with mother's milk. They observed that the disorder caused by the bacterium Pneumococcus and known as pneumonia was efficiently halted by mother's milk. What is more, babies fed on mother's milk encounter far fewer hearing difficulties than those fed on formula and suffer far fewer respiratory infections. After a series of studies, it was shown that mother's milk also provides protection against cancer. After showing that the incidence of the lymph cancer observed in childhood was nine times greater in formula-fed children, they realised that the same results applied to other forms of cancer. According to the results, mother's milk accurately locates the cancer cells and later destroys them. It is a substance called alpha-lac (alphalactalbumin), present in large quantities in mother's milk, that locates and kills the cancer cells. Alpha-lac is produced by a protein that assists in the manufacture of the sugar lactose in the milk.103
This Matchless Blessing Is a Gift from Allah
Another miraculous feature of mother's milk is the fact that it is exceedingly beneficial for the baby to be fed with it for two years.104 This important information, only recently discovered by science, was revealed by Allah fourteen centuries ago in the verse: "Mothers should nurse their children for two full years-those who wish to complete the full term of nursing?" (Qur'an, 2:233)
In the same way that the mother does not decide to produce milk, the most ideal source of nourishment for the helpless baby in need of feeding in her body, neither does she decide on the various nutritional levels within it. It is Almighty Allah, Who knows the needs of and displays mercy to every living thing, Who creates mother's milk for the baby in the mother's body.
Memandangkan Akif tak nak sangat minum EBM, mummyakif telah mencadangkan agar para penjaga akif di Taska meletakkan EBM ke dalam bubur akif.
Kalau Akif tak dapat 'detect' susu OKlah..kalau dia dapat 'detect' mungkin dia tak akan makan...Walau macam mana pun sekarang mummyakif dah tak risau sangat bila akif tak nak minum EBM. Dia kenyang. Semalam mummy akif balik awal dan telah pergi ke Taska akif awal. Mummy akif pergi tanya 'timetable' makan akif.
Patut la tak nak EBM..Dah kenyang dengan nasi. So Mummyakif berpendapat, tak perlulah paksa akif minum EBM kalau dia tak nak. Cuma skrg dalam bubur tu tambahkan aja EBM.
:-) semoga akif akan sentiasa sihat dan ceria.
Akif masih batuk-batuk dan selsema sedikit. Tapi ada 'improvement' sejak sehari dua ini.
Semalam, akif dilaporkan telah mengetuk kepala dia di lantai dan pintu kerana marahkan pengasuhnya yang tidak melayan dia. Aduh.....benjol dahi akif....
Kenapalah akif ni bila dia marahkan orang lain dia sakitkan diri sendiri...????
Semalam, akif baru dapat ubat ini. Kena makan hari-hari.
Ketotifen (kee-toe-TYE-fen ) is a type of asthma medication which, when taken every day and used along with other antiasthma medications, may reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of asthma symptoms or attacks in children. It may also lead to a reduction in daily requirements of other antiasthma medications. Ketotifen is not effective for the prevention or treatment of acute asthma attacks. Ketotifen works by inhibiting certain substances in the body that are known to cause inflammation and symptoms of asthma.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ketotifen, the following should be considered:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ketotifen. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy—Ketotifen has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that ketotifen crosses the placenta and, at high doses, cause problems. Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding—It is not known whether ketotifen passes into human breast milk. However, it does pass into the milk of rats. It may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor.
Children— This medicine has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of ketotifen in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines— Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking ketotifen, it is especially important that your health care professional knows if you are taking any of the following:
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of ketotifen. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Make certain your health care professional knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sugar diet. The syrup contains carbohydrates.
Ketotifen is used to help prevent asthma attacks. It will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.
Ketotifen must be taken continuously in order to be effective.
Continue taking your current asthma medications until instructed otherwise by your doctor.
Ketotifen may be taken with or without food.
Dosing—
The dose of ketotifen will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of ketotifen. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose—
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage—
To store this medicine:
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits.This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. If your symptoms worsen, you should check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
This medicine may cause some people to become excited, irritable, or nervous or to have trouble in sleeping. These are symptoms of central nervous system stimulation and are especially likely to occur in children.
For patients with diabetes:
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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Oleh kerana akif sering sahaja gatal-gatal badan, nenek saya@moyang akif telah memberi petua ini.
bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:
Cara menyediakan:
Insya Allah hilang gatal-gatal ....
Comment:
Sudah lama tak mandikan akif dengan air rebusan asam ini.Insya Allah hujung minggu ni boleh buat.
Scientists 'discover cause of cot death'
Thursday November 2, 2006
Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of cot death, the leading killer of children in their first year of life.
A study of victims of sudden infant death syndrome (Sids) has revealed that they had an abnormality in the brain that prevented it realising their bodies did not have enough oxygen.
The effect of the abnormality is that babies may suffocate if they become smothered by bedclothes, especially if sleeping on their fronts.
The finding "takes the mystery away from Sids", said Marian Willinger, a researcher at the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which financed the study.
"It should take the guilt away from any parent who has lost a baby, because they always wonder, 'What did I do wrong?' Now, they need to understand, 'My baby had a disease'."
The researchers from Boston Children's Hospital said the finding was the strongest evidence yet of a common cause for cot death, the cause of which has been a mystery to specialists.
It opens the possibility of detecting infants at risk - possibly through a scan in the womb - and treating them.
Some mothers have been jailed for murder after the unexplained deaths of their babies.
In New Zealand, about 50 babies die from cot death each year.
In Britain, 300 babies died last year, 16 per cent fewer than in 2004 and less than a third of the number 20 years ago.
The Back to Sleep campaign in the early 1990s which urged parents to put babies to sleep on their backs is credited with bringing about the dramatic fall.
Greater alertness and better ways of determining causes of death have also contributed to the decline.
The researchers studied samples from the brainstems of 31 cot death babies and compared them with samples from 10 babies who died of other causes.
They found abnormalities in the brain stems of the cot death babies affecting the way they used the brain chemical serotonin.
Serotonin is best known for its role in depression and regulating mood, but it also influences breathing, body temperature and arousal from sleep.
"This finding lends credence to the view that Sids risk may greatly increase when an underlying predisposition combines with an environmental risk - such as sleeping face down - at a sensitive time in early life," said Dr Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health.
Hannah Kinney, the paper's senior author, said: "These findings provide evidence that sudden infant death syndrome is not a mystery but a disorder that we can investigate, and some day may be able to identify and treat."
Most babies will wake up, turn over, and start breathing faster when their carbon dioxide levels rise.
But in babies who die from Sids, defects in the serotonin system may impair these reflexes.
Such circumstances are far more likely to arise if a baby is placed face down in the cot.
Auckland paediatrician Dr Shirley Tonkin, of the Cot Death Association, said: "We've never really been able to explain why some babies don't wake up, and this research explains why to some extent."
But she said parents still needed to be careful. "You can't tell by looking at a baby which one will get into trouble and which one won't.
"You still shouldn't smoke during pregnancy or around babies, you should put babies on their backs and they should sleep in their own space in the parents' room."
She wasn't surprised at the findings, saying: "We've had inklings of this before."
She hoped the findings would help parents who had lost babies to cot death.
"This research explains to parents that what they do for one child they might not be able to do for another. If one baby was OK on its tummy, the next one might not be."
Comment: Risaunya. semoga kita dijauhi dari penyakit-penyakit ini.
Semalam,mummyakif bawa akif ke klinik untuk ambil ubat dan 'check' akif yang sedang batuk-batuk serta gatal-gatal. Sebelum berjumpa dengan doktor seperti biasa akif perlu ditimbang. Sebaik sahaja diletakkan di atas penimbang
"opsss....Dah out of the scale" kata nurse.
Jadi akif terpaksa ditimbang di atas penimbang orang dewasa. Nasib baik akif mahu berdiri, kalau tidak susahlah nak timbang..dan dengan ini diumumkan berat akif sudah mencecah 12kg.
Kuranglah sikit rasa risau mummy apabila akif tak nak minum EBM. Tapi mummy tetap berharap akif akan terus minum EBM ketika di 'school'.
Akif sekarang haiwan berkaki 4 semuanya dia kata itu 'cat' .Penat nak terangkan..Walau berkali-kali betulkan dia tetap dengan 'cat'. kelakar pula.....Semalam dia tengok gambar 'tiger'..bila ditanya.."what is this", dia jawap "cat".Bila mummy betulkan..."No baby, this is not cat.This is tiger.." Dia geleng-geleng kepala tanda tak setuju...adussss :)
Photo below is 12kg's Akif on Nov 15. (camera phone)
Bagi saya mengepam susu di 'toilet' meruapakn 'last option'. Jika memang sudah tiada pilihan, jka memang sudah terpaksa. Toilet kan tempat ehem ehem..paham2lah ya....Rasa macam tak sesuai pula nak perah susu then bagi anak minum. Opss..ibu-ibu yang tiada pilihan tempat...jangan pula terasa jika itu sahaja tempat yang anda ada...terpaksalah...
Terlintas pula..kalau perah kat toilet.kalian guna bilik-bilik kecil tu ke?atau pun kalian guna ruangan luar?
Pada pendapat saya lebih baik guna ruangan luar dr ruangan bilik yg ada 'tandas'. Ruangan luarkan lebih luas dan bersih ....
Ohh malu ya....Pada pendapat saya ...Tak perlulah malu-malu..Kita bukan mencuri.Betul tak??
Saya sekarang mengepam di 'clinic'. Di syarikat saya bekerja ini ada 'in plan clinic'. jadi bolehlah tumpang kat sana...Alhamdulillah....
