Clothes Pegging My Fingers For Health!

After reading Mildred Carter’s book on “Hand Reflexology: Key to Perfect Health”, in which she uses reflex clamps to clamp one’s finger tips and in between the fingers, as a form of self-reflexology, I started to do the same.  However,  in place of the ‘reflex clamps’, I use the humble plastic clothes pegs.

I carry the clothes pegs everywhere with me and whenever I have idle hands for a few minutes, I clip them on my finger tips, ensuring that the cushiony pads of the fingers are included.

For my knuckles, I use clothes pegs too, but the ones with the bulging curved ends, that fit easily around the fingers or knuckles.

When I started working on my fingers with these clothes pegs, I could only take them 1-2 minutes at a time, but after repeated use, I am able to leave them on for up to 10-15 minutes per session.

Soon after using the pegs a few times, I began to notice small improvements to my overall health.  I believe the results of constant use will turn out differently for each individual.

When the finger tips are pegged for a few minutes at a time,  the circulation in one’s system is activated and if one reads about reflexology,  it explains the details more clearly.

Here are a few links on the subject, which might interest some of you…(please click on the blue topics):

* About reflexology

* Tips by Mildred Carter Reflexology

* Hand Reflexology

On a closing note, please remember that this is what I do regularly and it is working well in my favour. However, if anyone is uncertain, it is best to first consult with your doctor before trying anything new.

Until the next time, Amen.

Suzanne

Fuss-Free Fish Floss

We grew up enjoying pork, chicken or fish floss sprinkled on a slice of buttered bread, either for breakfast or as a yummy snack. Not only is it the ideal sandwich filler, it adds a different flavor to rice porridge or some rice dishes too. Be warned, it can get quite addictive….

In Malaysia, Singapore or Hong Kong, it is easily available, and there are some well-known Singaporean brands that have captured the mainland Chinese market over the last few years.

However, if like many a Malaysian living abroad, perhaps the easiest way to get hold of some delectable meat or fish floss, is to prepare it in your own kitchen. That way, at least you know what went into its making!

Once again, cousin Pauline in the UK, who has mastered the art of whipping up local Malaysian specialities, shares this recipe which she simplified and fine-tuned from one obtained online.

FISH FLOSS (This amount yields a Chinese bowl-full)

Ingredients
I small tin tuna ( approx. 185 gm) in oil is best
1 dessert spoon light soya sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
Sprinkling of white pepper
Sprinkling of 5 spice powder
A few drops of chilli oil
A sprinkling of chicken powder (optional)
Salt as needed

Method
Drain some of the oil from the tin.
Put the fish in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and mash and fry. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to mix and fry over low heat now, until mixture becomes floss-like and golden brown in colour.  It takes approx 20 mins. Adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and allow floss to dry further as it cools. Enjoy!

We are always thankful for such simple pleasures in life. Amen.

Mary

Mom, Mum, Mummy, Mother….

Every second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day is celebrated (in most parts of the world) in honour of ladies who dedicate their lives to their children and families.

As we can never thank mothers enough for their love, let us pray for their well-being and may the good Lord be their guiding light always.

Wishing everyone who plays a motherly role, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Amen.

All Knotted Up…?

In the last few years, we discovered with much delight, the special novena to ‘Mary Undoer of Knots’ or ‘Mary Untier of Knots’ and are pleased to note that we share this favourite Marian devotion with Pope Francis (please click here for article).

The ‘knots’ in this context relates to the challenges in our daily lives for which we do not see any solution. In today’s world, the 300 year Marian devotion is fast gaining popularity far and wide, as it has been translated into several languages. It is interesting to note that it is not based on any apparition of the Virgin Mary.

Image of Mary Undoer of Knots painting (from Wikipedia)

For more indepth background information, do click here and for how to pray the novena, please click here.

To show its popularity through the ages, the devotion has its place in the Pinterest too. And, for mobile phone techies out there, there is even an App for this novena from itunes – click here to view.

While we are on the subject of Pope Francis, he happens to be the cover story of the APR-JUN 2013 issue of the 24-page Garabandal International magazine which is available online for your reading pleasure, please click here.

APR-JUN 2013 issue of Garabandal International magazine

Until the next post, may all of us contribute towards a peaceful world, with more prayers and goodwill towards one another.

Amen.

Hot Out of the Oven…..

Recently, we were inspired by a recipe based on thinly sliced apples laid out on pastry strips, and rolled into rosette shapes…but before we could say ‘jack-in-the-box’, our cousin Pauline had come up with a pretty variation of the ‘apple rosettes’.

They turned out to be such lovely to look at, and oh so tasty tea-time bakes. Most of all, so easy to put together. Here we share Pauline’s ‘how-to’….. please click on Apple Rosette Cupcakes for more details.

Enjoy…and thank the good Lord for simple pleasures.

Mary

In the News….

Following closely on the heels of Suzanne and I being mentioned favourably, in a recent blog post of Seniorsaloud (click here to read), we woke up yesterday to find a generous snippet dedicated to my recent birthday celebration, in the Northern Edition of the Star newspaper (click here to read)!

With the superlative comments from Lily Fu of Seniorsaloud and its readers, plus the well-wishers resulting from the news in the Star, it has certainly made us feel particularly blessed by the good Lord.

As the topic in Seniorsaloud blog touched on the subject of happiness, may we share with one and all that without gratitude, there is no happiness….only the fleeting distraction of passing pleasures that grow less consequential with the passing years.

On that note, you might wish to read more (click here) on ‘why living a life of gratitude can make you happy’ and ‘how gratitude can change your life’ (click here).

Amen

We Could Have Danced All Night…..

Tony (90) and Suzanne (88+) dance the night away…

Baked by Mary and decorated by Pauline….

..….at my recent 90th birthday celebration.

Being the birthday boy, it was with sheer delight that I took to the floor for the first dance with my lovely wife Suzanne. At 88 going on 89, she still dances nimbly on those high heels, while looking elegant in her sleek cheong-sum.

We thank the good Lord for all those who graced the occasion with their heart-warming and honoured presence.

It was indeed a blessing to be surrounded by closest of friends, loved ones and relatives from far and wide, for yet another joyous gathering of kindred spirits, good food, song and dance.

Amen.
Tony