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Berbeda, tetapi Bukan Anak "Aneh" SEPANJANG perjalanan menuju rumah nenek, Ardi, sebut saja begitu, seperti tidak bergerak. Wajahnya pucat pasi. Ia terus menutupi telinganya. Sang ibu tak berani mengusik anak sulungnya. "Saya sebenarnya heran, kok Ardi nangisnya sampai begitu waktu mendengar kabar ibu saya meninggal. Enggak seperti anak kecil lain yang kehilangan neneknya. Sedih ya sedih, tapi enggak gitu-gitu amat," ujar Dewi. BEGITU turun dari mobil, Ardi seperti terkesima melihat sesuatu di pintu masuk. Ketika mencium jenazah neneknya, tiba-tiba ia kembali menutupi telinganya dan tampak ketakutan. Pandangannya terus menuju ke luar pintu. Setelah itu Ardi mengatakan kepalanya sakit, dan tidak ikut ke makam. Menjelang tengah malam, Ardi menanyakan apakah ibunya mendengar suara petir siang tadi. Sang ibu menjawab, "Tidak." "Masak Mama enggak dengar, kan keras sekali dan terus- terusan, Ma," kata Dewi menirukan ucapan Ardi saat itu. &quo
FOOD AS MEDICINE HEADACHE? EAT FISH! Eat plenty of fish-fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!! Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system) UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! High-aci