Sunday, February 28, 2010

Breathing Therapy

Breathing Therapy
Practice this way and it will help you...



Our noses have left and right nostrils. Are these nostrils having the same function for inhaling (breathe in) and exhaling (breathe out)?

我們有左邊、右邊鼻孔,吸氣、吐氣時有沒有一樣?
Actually it's not the same and we can feel the difference. Accordingly, the right side represents the sun and the left side represents the moon.

其實不一樣,可以感覺不一樣;右邊等於是太陽的意思,左邊等於是月亮.

When having headache, try to close your right nostril and use your left nostril to do breathing for about 5 minutes. The headache will be gone.

平常頭痛時可以用手把右邊鼻孔關起來,只用左邊鼻孔吸氣、吐氣,約五分鐘,頭痛就好了。

If you feel too tired, do it the opposite way. Close your left nostril and breathe through your right nostril. After a while, you will feel refresh again.


如果疲倦、累了,相反的關起左邊的鼻孔,只用右邊吸氣、吐氣,不用多久,馬上精神好起了。

Because the right side belongs to heat, so it gets hot easily.. The left side gets cold easily.
因為右邊屬於火氣,比較會熱,左邊比較會涼。

Women breathe mainly with their left nostril, so they get calm down easily.

女生大部分吸氣、吐氣在左邊,所以心比較會涼快。
Men breathe mostly with their right nostril, so they get angry easily.

男生大部分吸氣、吐氣在右邊,所以他們比較會生氣。
When we wake up, do we notice which nostril breathes faster??? Is it the left side or the right side?

我們起床時,可以注意哪邊吸氣、吐氣比較快?左邊或右邊?
If the left nostril breathes faster, you will feel very tired. Close your left nostril and use your right nostril for breathing and you will get refresh quickly.

如果左邊比較快,覺得提不起精神,可以關起左邊鼻孔,用右邊呼吸,很快的精神會好起來。

You can teach your kids about it. The effect of breathing therapy is much better for adults.

這也可以教給小孩,大人用更好。如果你有警覺心的話,速度更快。
I used to have painful headache. When consulted a doctor, he told me jokingly, "You will be all right if you get married!" The doctor did not bullshit me as he had his theory and supported with testimony.

以前我曾經頭痛,痛得非常厲害,去看醫生,醫生說 "你去結婚就好了!" 醫生說得沒錯,他有理論根據。

During that time, I used to have headache every night and I was not able to study. I took medicine but I was not cured.

當時每天晚上都頭痛,沒有辦法看書,有吃藥,也不是辦法。

One night as I sat down to mediate, I closed my right nostril and breathed with my left nostril. In less than a week, it seemed that my headache problem had left me! I continued doing it for about a month and since then there was no recurrence of headache in me.

有一天晚上靜坐,關起右鼻孔呼吸,這樣子做,不到一個禮拜,頭痛好了!持續做了一個月,從那天晚上到現在,一次也沒有頭痛過。

This is my own experience. I used to tell others who also suffer headache to try this method as it was effective for me. It also works for those who have tried as well. This is a natural therapy, unlike taking medicines for a long time may have side effect. So, why don't you try it out?

這是我自己親身經驗過,每一次我告訴別人,你們頭痛的話,試試看,因為我的身體有效果,很多人試過也有效果。這是一種自然的處理,不像吃藥會有副作用,為什麼不用呢?

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Moral of the story...

    IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN !!!! ( A 5 Minute Management Course -
    must learn from it )
    Lesson 1:


    A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

    The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

    When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.

    Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

    After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

    The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

    When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

    'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.

    'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'


    Moral of the story:
    If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.



    Lesson 2:

    A priest offered a Nun a lift.

    She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

    The priest nearly had an accident.

    After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

    The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

    The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
    The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

    The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

    Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

    On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

    Moral of the story:
    If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.



    Lesson 3:
    A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

    They rub it and a Genie comes out.
    The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
    'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
    Puff! She's gone.

    'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

    Puff! He's gone.

    'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
    The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'


    Moral of the story:
    Always let your boss have the first say.



    Lesson 4
    An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

    A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
    The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

    So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

    Moral of the story:
    To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.



    Lesson 5
    A turkey was chatting with a bull.

    'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
    'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'

    The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

    The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

    Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

    He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

    Moral of the story:
    Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..



    Lesson 6
    A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

    While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

    As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

    The dung was actually thawing him out!

    He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
    A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

    Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.


    Morals of the story:
    (1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.

    (2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.

    (3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut!


    THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE

Friday, February 26, 2010

Beauty of Mathematics

> > 1 x 8 + 1 = 9
> > 12 x 8 + 2 = 98
> > 123 x 8 + 3 = 987
> > 1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
> > 12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
> > 123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
> > 1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
> > 12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
> > 123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321
> >
> > 1 x 9 + 2 = 11
> > 12 x 9 + 3 = 111
> > 123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
> > 1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
> > 12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
> > 123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
> > 1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
> > 12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
> > 123456789 9 +10= 1111111111
> >
> > 9 x 9 + 7 = 88
> > 98 x 9 + 6 = 888
> > 987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
> > 9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
> > 98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
> > 987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
> > 9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
> > 98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888
> >
> > Brilliant, isn't it?
> >
> > And look at this symmetry:
> >
> > 1 x 1 = 1
> > 11 x 11 = 121
> > 111 x 111 = 12321
> > 1111 x 1111 = 1234321
> > 11111 x 11111 = 123454321
> > 111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
> > 1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
> > 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
> > 111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321
> >
> >
> >
> > Now, take a look at this...
> >
> > 101%
> >
> >
> > From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
> >
> >
> > What Equals 100%?
> > What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
> >
> > Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more
> > than 100%?
> >
> > We have all been in situations where someone wants you to
> > GIVE OVER 100%.
> >
> > How about ACHEIVING 101%?
> >
> > What equals 100% in life?
> >
> > Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
> > answer these questions:
> >
> > If:
> >
> > AB C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
> >
> > Is represented as:
> >
> > 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
> > 24 25 26.
> >
> > If:
> >
> > H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K
> >
> > 8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%
> >
> > And:
> >
> > K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
> >
> > 11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%
> >
> >
> > But:
> >
> > A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E
> >
> > 1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%
> >
> >
> > THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:
> >
> >
> > L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D
> >
> > 12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%
> >
> >
> > Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty
> > that:
> >
> > While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and
> > Attitude will
> > get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you
> > over the top!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Do u wear Bra? should read..... ?

Tell your wife or girlfriends..... if you have more than one. Bra business will go out of business if we seriously sent this out to all the females.

Do you wear bra for the whole day and even at home? - You should read this article.


Do you wear bra for the whole day and even at home? I think we should go bra-free after reading this article. It's a message for your health. Please pass this to all female friends you know. I think it's important to be aware of the following facts....

For years, a lot of articles with regards to the causes of breast cancer point to an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise as the major links to this disease which happens to be the biggest killer among women during these last two decades.

These studies would have been most credible if it were not for the fact that several women including Linda McCartney who have been religious vegetarians and exercise- freaks have also been unfortunate in suffering breast cancer.

Perhaps the most convincing article I have ever read with regards to this matter is one which links breast cancer to the wearing of bras. In the "Bra and Breast Cancer Study" in the United States , It was discovered that women with breast cancer had a history of sporting tighter and longer bra-wearing than did the women who had not (yet) developed the disease.

In fact, virtually the entire cancer group wore bras over 12 hours. When a woman wears a tight bra, she subjects her breasts to pressure, closing off the lymphatic pathway from the breast to the nodes. This causes fluid built-up swelling, tenderness and cyst formation. Toxins must be flushed out via the lymphatic. However, a bra-constricted breast cannot adequately perform this cleansing process, resulting in toxin accumulation in the breast.

Truthfully, bras are creating droopy, weak breasts....the breast relies on the bras for artificial support; the body loses its ability to support the breast by itself. This is why many women feel uncomfortable without the bra.

What is the solution to breast cancer then? DON'T WEAR A TIGHT BRA! And maybe sleep without them.

There is a remarkable success rate for recovery from fibrocystic breast disease within 10 days to two weeks of going bra-free. Many women have tried going bra-less and recorded a miraculous improvement in their health! Bra burning is no longer a feminist issue....It is now a battle between life and death. We should make others more aware of the hazards of wearing them.......

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

A Story

A Story to live by
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
有一位瞎女很討厭自己因為眼睛瞎了。她也討厭每個人,唯一不討厭的是她的男朋友,因為他都常守在她身旁。於是她對她的男朋友說:「如果能讓我看到這個世界,我愿意嫁給你!」

One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her
boyfriend.

有一天,有人捐了一對眼精給她。當紗布解開時,她能夠看到一切,包括她的男朋友。
He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.

男朋友問她:「現在你可以看到這世界,你愿意嫁給我嗎?」那女孩看了男朋友是個瞎子,他那對蓋上眼皮的眼睛嚇到了她,這是她無法想像。她想:要我嫁給他而一生對着他這個樣子,我無法接受。


Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'


於是,她的男朋友很傷心的離開她,幾天後寫了字條給她:「親愛的,請你好好照顧你的眼睛,因為它不是屬於你的之前,它是屬於我的。」


This is how the human brain often works when our status changes
.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.

這也是人的腦會如何做當情況有所變動。只有少許人會記得他或她之前的生活及誰會在身旁當他或她處在困境的時候


Life Is a
Gift


生命是一份禮物


Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

今天,當你要講一句不善之言--請想想那些無法講話的人


Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.

當你要埋怨食物的味道時--請想想那些沒有食物吃的人


Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

當你要埋怨你的先生或太太時--請想想那些在向上天哭訴要一個伴侶的人


Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who died
too early
on this earth.

今天,當你要埋怨生活時--請想想那些太早離開人世間的人


Before
you complain about your children - Think of someone who
desires children but they're barren..

當你要埋怨小孩時--請想想那些渴望小孩而無能生育的人


Before
you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or
sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.


當你要爭論沒有人清理屋子時--請想想那些住在街邊的人

Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.


當你在哀訴駕駛的路程--請想想那些同樣的路程以代步的人


And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.

當你很疲備而埋怨工作時--請想想那些無工作,殘疾的,及那些多麼希望擁有你這份工作的人


But
before you think of pointing the finger or condemning
another -
Remember that not one of us is without sin.

當你想要指著人或互相譴責時--請記得沒有一個人是無罪


And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.

當壓抑的念頭讓你無法振作時--請你笑一笑想想:你還活著存在世間!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

4 THINGS YOU PROBABLY NEVER KNEW YOUR MOBILE PHONE COULD DO

4 THINGS YOU PROBABLY NEVER KNEW YOUR MOBILE PHONE COULD DO

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:


FIRST
Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialled even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.


SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?

Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone.

Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to

drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a mobile phone!'


THIRD
Hidden Battery Power

Imagine your mobile battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your mobile will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your mobile next time.


FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 #


A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back,
but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

ATM - PIN Number Reversal - Good to Know


If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your PIN # in reverse. For example, if your pin number is 1234, then you would put in 4321. The ATM system recognizes that your PIN number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in the machine. The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber, the police will be immediately dispatched to the location. This information was recently broadcast on CTV by Crime Stoppers however it is seldom used because people just don't know about it.

Monday, February 22, 2010

British English vs Malaysian English

British English vs. Malaysian English

Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point, effective etc.


WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians: No stock.


RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Malaysians: Hello, who call?


ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians: S-kew me.


WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.


Malaysians: No need lah.


WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Malaysians: (pointing at the door) Can ah?


WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.


Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!


WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians: Where got?


WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Malaysians: Don't want lah.



IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err...Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Malaysians: You mad ah?


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.


Malaysians: Shut up lah!


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?


Malaysians: See what, see what?



WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.


Malaysians: Die lah!!


WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?


Malaysians: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?


WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you.


Malaysians: Like that also don't know how to do!


WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?


Malaysians: Celaka you!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

What to do when you're abducted

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or love one's life.

Because of recent abductions

in daylight hours, refresh yourself

of these things to do

in an emergency situation...

This is for you,

and for you to share

with your wife,

your children,

everyone you know.

After reading these 9 crucial tips ,

forward them to someone you care about.

It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1
. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :

The elbow is the strongest point

on your body

If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. If a robber asks
for your wallet and/or purse,

DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM .

Toss it away from you....

chances are that he is more interested

in your wallet and/or purse than you,

and he will go for the wallet/purse.

RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car,

kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole

and start waving like crazy.

The driver won't see you, but everybody else will.

This has saved lives.


4. Women have a tendency
to get into their cars

after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit

(doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.)

DON'T DO THIS!

The predator will be watching you, and this

is the perfect opportunity for him to get in

on the passenger side, put a gun to your head,

and tell you where to go.

AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR,

LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

If someone

is in the car

with a gun

to your head

DO NOT DRIVE OFF,

repeat:

DO NOT DRIVE OFF!

Instead start the engine

and speed into anything, wrecking the car.

Your Air Bag will save you.

If the person is in the back seat

they will get the worst of it.

As soon as the car crashes

get out and run.

It is better than having them find your body

in a remote location.


5
A few notes about getting

into your car in a parking lot,

or parking garage:

A.) Be aware:

look around you,

look into your car,

at the passenger side floor ,

and in the back seat

B.) If you are parked next to a big van,

enter your car from the passenger door .

Some serial killers attack their victims

by pulling them into their vans while the women

are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car

parked on the driver's side of your vehicle,

and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone

in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back

and get someone -

guard/policeman to walk you back out.

IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)


6.
ALWAYS take the elevator

instead of the stairs.

(Stairwells are horrible places to be alone

and the perfect crime spot.

This is especially true at NIGHT!)


7.
If the predator has a gun

and you are not under his control,

ALWAYS RUN!

The predator will only hit you (a running target)

4 in 100 times; And even then,

it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ.

RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!


8. As women,
we are always trying

to be sympathetic:

STOP

It may get you raped, or killed.

Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,

well educated man, who ALWAYS played

on the sympathy of unsuspecting women.

He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often

asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle,

which is when he abducted
his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point:

Someone just told me that her friend heard

a crying baby on her porch the night before last,

and she called the police because it was late

and she thought it was weird. The police told her

'Whatever you do, DO NOT

open the door.'

The lady then said that it sounded like the baby

had crawled near a window, and she was worried

that it would crawl to the street and get run over.

The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way,

whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'

He told her that they think a serial killer

has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax

women out of their homes thinking that someone

dropped off a baby He said they have not verified it,

but have had several calls by women saying that

they hear baby's cries outside their doors

when they're home alone at night.

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