UNWELL

I am on medical leave today which means there will be no news about the goings-on in STESMA today.

My blood pressure was very high yesterday and I almost blacked out somewhere near Seri Iskandar while driving back from Ipoh. So I am following doctor's orders by taking it easy for a day. Hopefully, I will be in good shape as I have a 75 year old mother to care for at home in Ipoh.

As the doctor suspects that my blood pressure might be caused by work-related stress and lack of sleep, he did not prescribe any medication for high blood pressure but instead gave me some pills for giddiness and told me to take a good rest and relax. Next week he'd examine me again.

As I am not one to just sit around and do nothing. I went to the market to buy some curry leaves and karela. I am told that boiling these and drinking them will help to reduce ones blood pressure. Instead, I was told to try a more potent concoction by the vegetable seller. It seems that taking the blended juicie of an apple, two karelas, a celery stick, one carrot and one green capsicum will be more effective. So, I bought the stuff, cut them up, blended and drunk the juice. Believe me, it was very difficult to drink. I almost threw up but I do feel a bit better. So, I'll be seeing everyone in school tomorrow. Cheerio!!!