Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Something to tackle the dry cough
风燥咳嗽
症状:干咳少痰,咽喉疼痛,眼睛干涩,大便干结,皮肤干燥,有时伴有头痛。
推荐食疗:蜂蜜蒸雪梨
取雪梨一个,对半切开,去除中间的梨核,将蜂蜜倒入梨中,封盖隔水蒸熟即可,可以补肺阴不足,润肠通便。
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Tips to longevity
著名的日本长寿学家家森幸男博士,出版了一本名为《健康长寿饮食指南》书籍,以科学的角度揭开“长寿食物”的秘密,被称为“有史以来最权威的长寿饮食调查”。
经过多年的调查,他发现“为什么有人能长寿,有人却短命?”的差异,决定性因素与“吃”密切相关。
健康与长寿的十大守则:
①少吃盐。
②少吃脂肪含量高的食物,特别是动物性脂肪。
③多吃蔬菜与水果。
④多吃乳制品。
⑤多吃鱼类与大豆制品,摄取良性蛋白质。
⑥很多人一起,热闹地用餐。
⑦食材均衡。
⑧每天都有一餐吃饱、吃好。
⑨相信自己可以长寿。
⑩对生活保持乐观的态度。
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Red pickled ginger receipt
Beni-shoga is ginger pickled in plum vineger (ume-zu), the brine produced when making umeboshi (pickled plum). The red color comes from red shiso (peri (…more) —Kyoko Ide
Makes 1 cup
- 1cup ginger, peeled and thinly julineed
- 2cups water
- 1/2 - 2/3cups plum vinegar (ume-zu)
- Boil the water in a pot. Put the ginger in the boiling pot of water for 10 seconds or so, then drain (the hot cooking water is now ‘ginger tea’).
- Spread the ginger and let it cool down and dry in a colander, or on paper towel (about 10-15 minutes).
- Put the ginger in a container and pour the plum vinegar to cover. It can be eaten after a few hours (it tastes better after a day or two, though). Store in a fridge.
Sunday, 26 July 2015
SG50 celebrations
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
BMW Check Engine Light is On
The Top 7 Reasons Your BMW’s Check Engine Light is On
The check engine light is designed to be a way your BMW, or any vehicle, can let you know when something is not right. While it may be something simple, it is always best to give your check engine light the benefit of the double and take it seriously, before the problem escalates into expensive damage.
Here are 7 of the most common reasons your BMW’s check engine light has come on:
1. Oxygen Sensor
This part monitors an engines air to fuel ratio by measuring the amount of free oxygen in the exhaust. There is a ratio of air and gasoline that is perfect for a vehicle, and this part helps monitor that. When this part is broken, you will begin noticing a decrease in gas mileage and it will increase emissions. Not replacing this part can break your catalytic converter, which is a much more expensive repair.
2. Gas Cap
The gas cap on your vehicle can either get lost, be loose, or have a fault that causes it to trigger your check engine light. The reason it does this is because it believes there is a leak in the Evaporative Emissions System. For most of today’s vehicles leaving the gas cap off is really not a huge issue as there is a flapper valve built into the filling system. But, you may still notice a gas smell. This can be a simple fix, do-it-yourself fix.
3. Catalytic Converter
This part works to reduce exhaust gases. It can affect gas mileage, and even exhilaration. Keeping to your BMW’s maintenance schedule should keep this part from failing, but often if parts like the oxygen sensor are broken, this can cause trouble with the catalytic converter.
4. Mass Airflow Sensor
The mass airflow sensor on your vehicle tells your car’s computer to add the right amount of fuel based on the air coming into the engine. This is another part than can affect gas mileage if it is faulty. Replacing the air filter at least once a year is the best way to prevent the airflow sensor from failing.
5. Spark Plugs and Wires
These parts seal the combustion chamber and initiates the combustion to your engine. You might notice if these are failing, as you will feel a jolt in acceleration. These parts have to be replaced occasionally. Again, if you are following your BMW’s recommended schedule you should be fine. If not, you need to replace them quickly to prevent more costly damage. This is also a very simple fix, and many opt to do it themselves in a pinch.
6. Fuel Injector
This part is responsible for getting gas into the engine the correct way. They usually last a fair amount of time, ideally as long as the car does, but they do fail. This is often do to circumstances out of your control, but measures like regularly changing the fuel filter help increase the life of the fuel injector.
7. Head Gasket
Signs of a blown head gasket include engine overheating, coolant mixed with the vehicle’s oil, low coolant levels, and/or sweet smelling white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Yet these are not scientific. Depending on the type of failure and vehicle, the symptoms will appear differently. Before assuming this is the issue, it is best to consult with a mechanic to ensure this is truly the case.
When your BMW’s check engine light comes on, that is a warning sign that there is something wrong. By knowing these most common issues ruling out simpler and less threatening dangers like a faulty gas cap can help speed up your repair process. Just remember, when in doubt, it is best to take it for an expert opinion. Schedule your appointment or give us a call at 972-758-7576 if you have any questions or concerns about your BMW.










