Downtown Line - Singapore

This is my first time riding Singapore New Downtown Line (Blue) which was open last week; from Bugis to Chinatown. This Downtown Line was planned to open from Bukit Panjang spread long to city area until Expo in the east.

The train was rather short with only 3 section of the cabin. Each cabin has their own theme color (Blue, Green, and Yellow), with unique picture/sign for the reserved seat near each door.

Overall, because is still new, the cabin looks clean with only some advertisement posters on it.

How To Avoid Cancer

After years of telling people chemotherapy is the only way to try and eliminate Cancer, Johns Hopkins is finally starting to tell you there is an alternative way...

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. however prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to STARVE the cancer cells by not feeding it with foods it needs to multiple. What cancer cells feed on:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Note: Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka Honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk cause the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green Tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, Avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines will become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, Anti-oxidants Vitamins, Minerals, EFAs etc) to enable the body's own killer cell to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiving and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

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Foods That Burn Fat

1. Oats: its not only taste great but also reduces your hunger. Oats contains fiber which helps and stabilizes the level of cholesterol.

2. Eggs: Eggs are the rich sources of proteins and low in calories. Eggs helps us to build the muscles and develops the good cholesterol.

3. Apples: Apples are enriched with powerful antioxidants and other supplements. Most importantly it contains Pectin which helps to reduce the fat cells in the body.

4. Green Chillies: Green chili contains Capsaicin which helps to develop the body growth cells and burn the calories in quick time.

5. Garlic: Garlic contains Allicin which has anti-bacterial properties helps us to reduce the fat and removes the bad cholesterol.

6. Honey: Honey is the best one to burn fat. Add honey in warm water and take it daily in the early morning.

7. Green Tea: Green Tea is the most effective one which helps you to lose weight. It contains antioxidants which helps and stabilizes our body weight. Take daily 2 cups of tea for a better results.

8. Wheat Grass: It boosts our metabolism and helps to reduce the fat.

9. Tomatoes: Tomatoes helps us to burn the fat in quick time. It also helps us to stay away from cancer. So take tomatoes in your diet regualarly.

10. Dark Chocolate: Dark Chocolate contains Flavonoids, Anti-inflammatory properties which helps to reduce the cholesterol levels in the blood. It boost the growth of serotonin in the blood and also burns the fat.

Reasons why you should travel alone at least once in your life

1. You will meet amazing people

while traveling with friends or a significant other can be a lot of fun, traveling solo for a certain amount of time can prove to be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do because of the great people you'll meet.

when we travel with friends or a partner, we tend to stick to that little group of familiar faces and even though you'll meet new people, the dynamics and interactions won't be as deep and fulfilling. While you're on your own on the road, you're much more eager to meet travel buddies, team up with other travelers and generally reach out more in order to socialize.

2. The overwhelming sense of absolute freedom

When you travel on your own and you start meeting people and making awesome friends, you'll probably team up with travel buddies and end up expanding your travel plans. You'll probably change your plans once you hear about that amazing waterfall, that incredible desert beach, the opportunity to bungee jump from a high bridge, or taste a special delicacy you'll only find off the beaten track.

When you're traveling, you're open to change and you'll welcome it with open arms. The great thing is that you don't have to fit into a group's agenda, give explanations or disappoint anyone,you can follow your rhythm, desires, and move like the wind.

3. Traveling alone challenges your fears and insecurities

This is a big one, especially if it's your first solo experience. A small little voice inside your head, asking: "what if something goes wrong?" "what if you get into trouble?" This is normal and perfectly human; fear exists for our own protection and boosts our awareness. But we shouldn't let it control our lives.

Safety can be a great comfort, but common sense is the key. Read and research a lot before you travel, check out hotel/hostel reviews, and research feedback from other travelers in forums and blogs. Respect the local culture and i guarantee you'll be fine.

4. You can take the time to nurture yourself

If you have a stressful life back home, either studying hard or working too much, traveling on your own can be the time to take some time off and nurture yourself. Whether you're a backpacker traveling cheap or if the sky is the limit as far as your budget goes, you can use this time to pamper yourself. Indulge in rich and delicious local meals which will boost your energy and health, take long walks on the beach by the sunrise or get a massage. Do some yoga and relax a lot. Enjoy  all the wonderful things you deserve, and understand that happiness is a birth right, not a privilege.

5. You'll have a chance to recreate yourself and be who you want to be

While traveling solo, you can leave your grumpy, tired old self behind and start to be a new you. Explore parts of your personality you are not very comfortable or familiar with. When on the road, you might be challenged by unexpected factors and be positively surprised how well you respond to them. Empower yourself by unleashing the wonderful, irresistible and intelligent person you are, but whom you've neglected in your everyday routine.

6. You can finally take time to leave everything else behind

Just disconnect from the world for awhile. Turn off your mobile, "forget" to check your emails for a few days...don't think about the bills, the responsibilities, the duties and problems. leave them behind.

Some of the most intense creative times or the ones where we find the solutions for all our problems are actually the moments when we disconnect and stop worrying. Sometimes, our brains need to get rid of old thoughts in order to be able to create space for new ones, better ones. So, just disconnect yourself from everything and you might be amazed by how fresh you'll feel once you get back home.

Credit: Yara Coelho

Some other good article to read for Lone traveler.

10 Reasons why you should dress up everyday

Dressing up has proven to have the ability to boost your mood and overall confidence. Leaving the house in a wrinkled top. Stretched out jeans and shaggy, slept on hair can have you feeling 'blah' all day. Nothing feels better than looking good.

You feel great, you act happier and you're more personable towards the person around you. Sorry to say, but a first impression is truly based off of your appearance. When you look the past people will believe you can perform better. So why not dress to impress?

On a budget? Dressing up doesn't require you to have a closet full of expensive clothes. Just start  by skipping the sweats and aiming for the good stuff. Strive to purchase pieces that will boost your look and create a vision of success through you ensembles.

So whether you are running to the groceries store or heading into the office, start practicing the act of dressing up. Thank me Later. Here's why:

10. Looking good improves your overall mood and personality

9. It makes a good impression.

8. You never know who you will run into. Don't you want to look you best?

7. Life is too short to wear boring clothes.

6. The feeling of confidence. When you look great, you feel better.

5. Fashion is a method of self-expression. Express Yourself!

4.Acts as an instant pick-me-up

3. if you've got it, you should flaunt it.

2. it puts you on your "A" game.

1. You deserve to look fabulous!

So, put on a pretty outfit and walk out that door feeling confident and sexy. Start each day with a positive attitude and a bold appearance. As Rachel Zoe says, "style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."

Credit: Jaclyn Novak