tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65130882086527012172024-03-05T11:20:12.644-08:00Healthy Living to a Fruitful LifeThis is all about health and wellness that involves not only the physical body but also the soul and the financial status of a person. All these factors, I believe, are important in having a fruitful life. This also showcases SEO Content writing and article marketing.Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-43502634550560759252022-05-11T00:01:00.002-07:002022-05-11T00:01:49.695-07:00Sharing Cancer Resources<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeRc-Arb4t0j7YVWf-eaQAVCAL7GYVMEjpq24JDV_R3ciPdW6DXUQl1BJFYMqRAm9bZz6r6Cnu4pbw84Lj2cYJ8QfP3LL1YFhagWl1u-UlYeKBODkVOuDILFjLNz1hDDO-bvnL6IMl0KFoTk1-XaWt95IXF2HXI6Y2iuUfiwbzNeuHg4XUTTZ2CyN/s580/A97595_SREP_TOP_100_CANCER_580x326_P1-183b2b3b6977a1de96109a7ce81530d2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="580" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeRc-Arb4t0j7YVWf-eaQAVCAL7GYVMEjpq24JDV_R3ciPdW6DXUQl1BJFYMqRAm9bZz6r6Cnu4pbw84Lj2cYJ8QfP3LL1YFhagWl1u-UlYeKBODkVOuDILFjLNz1hDDO-bvnL6IMl0KFoTk1-XaWt95IXF2HXI6Y2iuUfiwbzNeuHg4XUTTZ2CyN/s320/A97595_SREP_TOP_100_CANCER_580x326_P1-183b2b3b6977a1de96109a7ce81530d2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Cancer has been a deadly disease that threatens human life. I believe that our battle against this disease begins from being thoroughly informed. Thus, I would like to share some cancer information so that we would be enlightened with the different aspects and experiences involved with the disease.</p><p>Here is the link below:<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/breast-cancer-survivor-resources/" target="_blank">breast-cancer-survivor-resources</a></p>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-6047814438982198852019-01-11T00:54:00.001-08:002019-01-11T00:56:17.487-08:00Job at Home <p dir="ltr">There are times when you will find it hard to make both ends meet. Some resort to borrowing but added interests often worsen their situation. It's great when friends help out unconditionally but you cannot depend on other people's kindness all the time. </p>
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<a href="http://internetmedicine.com/2015/03/18/ben-gurion-u-researchers-develop-groundbreaking-approach-to-evaluate-sleep-disorders/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image Credit" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_wWqxjERfG1pMBjyF_B8kJTHkG5CxxU2LFoge1in3nxSiXmw7BCKCHkZWvIX52vJ36pF-r8TOsSo2PvdoOsTBerRb8lOS9PCcAMAqrTwseXu8X3cGTIMYepHUQnqY5QyiwZgWsiyUrQ/s1600/1a1aSleep44.jpg" height="94" width="200" /></a></div>
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To those who are experiencing any kind of sleep disorder, the Rules for Better Sleep would be a big help. Here is the second part for your appreciation:</div>
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<li><b>Time to wind down is conducive to sleep. </b>Engage in relaxing activities like reading, watching TV or listening to music thirty minutes before bedtime (and outside the bedroom).</li>
<li><b>Avoid worrying in bed about not being able to sleep.</b> If after ten to fifteen minutes you are still awake, get out of bed and go to another room. Do something relaxing. When you start getting tired or sleepy, go back to bed. Staying in bed and forcing yourself to fall asleep will only make you angry and frustrated, further aggravating a conditioned arousal (negative conditioning).</li>
<li>If you find yourself "<b>clock watching</b>", turn the clock around or cover it so you cannot see it.</li>
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Compiled by Manalastas, R. Rules for Better Sleep<br />
Comprehensive Sleep Disorder Center,<br />
St. Luke’s Medical Center<br />
Image Credit: internetmedicine.com Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-89196383521605957372015-04-09T08:15:00.000-07:002015-04-23T05:27:37.345-07:00Rules for Better Sleep<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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Mom has trouble sleeping occasionally. Her geriatric doctor
has prescribed a sleep inducing medicine to relieve her of the distress it
brings to her. It causes uneasiness, irritation and discomfort. Often, she
would talk almost endlessly the whole night, recalling the memories of her
younger days. Sometimes, it pains me to see her that way. </div>
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Recently, I have read a short article about sleeping
disorder and I’ve thought of sharing it hear. If there are people out there who
are experiencing a sleeping disorder, these simple rules could be of good help.</div>
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<li><b>Sleep only as much as needed to feel refreshed during the
following day.</b> Extended sleep will only lead to fragmented and shallow sleep.
Restricting time in bed will lead to a consolidated sleep.</li>
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<li><b>Get up the same time each morning, weekdays and weekends.</b>
Regular wake-up time will lead to regular sleep onset times.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Regular exercise in the morning deepens sleep.</b> Exercising in
the evening is stimulating and may lead to delay in sleep onset.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Proper sleep environment is conducive to sleep.</b> Avoid
extreme temperature, bright light and noise in the bedroom.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Late snack may promote sleep onset in some patients.</b> Hunger
or excessive fullness can disturb sleep. A cup of warm milk, a banana or a
cookie is sufficient to quell hunger pains at night.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Avoid drinking excessive liquids at night to minimize the
need to get up to go to the bathroom.</b> Getting up (at most twice) in the middle
of the night to go to the bathroom is not unusual as long as you are able to go
back to sleep.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Avoid cigarettes, alcohol and caffeinated beverages (coffee,
tea, colas) in the evening.</b> Caffeine and nicotine are stimulating. Alcohol may
initially promote sleep, however, it leads to a fragmented sleep.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Bed is only for sleep and sex (conducive to sleep).</b> Remove
from the bedroom all stimuli not associated with sleep. Activities like
watching TV, eating and drinking, arguments, discussing and days problems and
working may interfere with sleep onset.</li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Compiled by Manalastas, R. Rules for Better Sleep<br />Comprehensive Sleep Disorder Center,<br />St. Luke’s Medical Center</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Image Credit: internetmedicine.com </span>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-88843838753596565492013-04-06T03:57:00.000-07:002013-04-06T03:57:52.122-07:00What Is Detoxification?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/NutritionSolutionLifestyle?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Detoxification</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>“99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999. </i></span><br />
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<b>Principle #24: Detoxification </b><br />
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<i>“Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins from our bodies. Therapies used for this purpose include diet, supplementation, exercise and spa treatments. Crucial is intake of enough clean drinking water.” (Excerpt from the original article) </i></div>
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Detoxification is an alternative therapeutic approach to free the body from harmful substances that cause ill effects.</div>
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Dieting is one approach to achieve this purpose. Often, toxic substances also come from the food we eat like food with too much cholesterol content or trans fat, artificial flavorings, preservatives, etc. The objective of dieting is to remove these harmful substances by not eating any more of those harmful toxins and let the body remove the remaining toxins naturally. Diet may consist of carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, natural juices and herbs and non-fat dairy products or oatmeal. </div>
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One example of a detox diet plan is the Gerson Therapy. German physician Max Gerson believes that <i>disease is caused by the accumulation of unspecified toxins, and attempts to treat the disease by having patients consume a predominantly vegetarian diet including hourly glasses of organic juice and various dietary supplements (source: wikipedia). </i></div>
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Fasting is one approach that proponents of detoxification promote. However, while it can be effective to some people, it may not be good for all because it may cause harm instead when overdone. </div>
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Taking food supplements also help speed up the detoxification of the body. Spirulina for example,<i> has been found to prevent damage caused by toxins affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, neurons, eyes, ovaries, DNA, and testicles (source: wikipedia). </i></div>
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Trace minerals also supports a healthy, energetic body and wards off diseases. It is good for bones, teeth, soft tissue, muscle, blood & nerve cells, & stimulates muscle response, nerve impulse transmission, digestion, metabolism and hormone production. It also functions as co-enzyme and influences all metabolic processes. </div>
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Detox therapy also uses water cure. Detox proponents argue that drinking stomach-full of water can clean the bowel. They say that it has various health benefits although initially, it can cause loose bowel movement due to the increase of water intake. However, intake of water in large amount can lead to a rare but harmful case of water intoxication or water poisoning, which is fatal. </div>
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We need to be conscious of our health all the time. We need to watch our diet and keep a healthy lifestyle. </div>
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<b>Principle #23: The Cooking Method </b><br />
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<i>“The cooking method you use determines your food’s fat content...” (excerpt from the original article) </i><br />
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Many people say that frying is not a very healthy cooking method. It would still be best to boil steam or grill meat instead of frying it in oil. <br />
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According to wiki, frying is a method of cooking that dates back to ancient Egypt, which 2,500 years ago. Up to now, fried food is still the most popular method of cooking. Perhaps, people like frying because it is the easiest method of cooking and admittedly, the most delicious to the taste. Who would resist fried chicken? <br />
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In an article I have read, it says that - <i>"New York Times" explains that using clean oil at the right temperature and removing the food at the right time before the hissing and sizzling ceases will prevent excess fat -- and calories -- from adhering to your chicken, fish or even Twinkie. The oil you choose can make a big difference as well. Olive oil does not get as hot as other cooking oils, which means you have to leave the food in longer and will up your fat and calorie count. Peanut oil has the highest flash point of comparable cooking oils and will require the least amount of cooking time. One cup of peanut oil has 1,910 calories. Corn and canola oils, both of which have high flash points as well, have 1,980 calories per cup. A cup of lard has 1,849 calories (http://www.livestrong.com/article/504208-how-many-calories-does-frying-add) </i><br />
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Diet conscious individuals avoid fried dishes. They would opt for steamed fish or grilled meat. However, steamed dishes are bland so people add mayonnaise usually. So, if one fillet of steamed fish has 157 calories and a tablespoon of mayo has 57 calories, you will consume 214 calories already. <br />
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One fillet of grilled fish has 123 calories. Well, that’s 34 calories less than a steamed fish. While a fried battered fish has 267 calories. Consuming one fillet of fried battered fish is like eating two fillets of grilled fish! It could be more ‘cause most often, we would add some gravy to it so if you will consume 3 tablespoons of brown gravy, that would add up to 291 calories. <br />
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It seems healthier to prepare grilled food than fried but I guess, if you can balance your diet with an active lifestyle, you need not worry about some excess calorie intake. Just burn them and you will still be fat free. <br />
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Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-19792491824114776652013-01-25T01:44:00.003-08:002013-01-25T01:48:47.504-08:00Coloring Agents Can Be Hazardous to Health<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999. </span></i><br />
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<b>Principle #22: Coloring Agents </b><br />
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<i>“Coloring agents can make some innocent grocery and toiletry item cancer-caus</i>ing. It is better to choose cosmetics and preparations which use natural colors”. </div>
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According to US-FDA, <i>“A color additive, as defined by regulation, is any dye, pigment, or other substance that can impart color to a food, drug, or cosmetic or to the human body. Color additives are important components of many products, making them attractive, appealing, appetizing, and informative. Added color serves as a kind of code that allows us to identify products on sight, like candy flavors, medicine dosages, and left or right contact lenses. One of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) roles is to assure that color additives are safely and appropriately used.” </i></div>
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The skin is a very sensitive part of the human body. It flaunts the natural physical beauty of an individual. Once our skin gets damaged, our natural beauty goes with it. </div>
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Healthy skin is not just about being beautiful, though. It is part of the total wellness of a person. Fatal infections can enter through the skin and cause even more serious harm inside the body. It is very important that we care for our skin and choose cosmetics that use chemical ingredients like color additives properly. </div>
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Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-31053110106000237872012-06-30T02:35:00.000-07:002012-06-30T02:35:04.423-07:00The Sting of Pneumonia<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration" title="Works Progress Administration">WPA</a> poster, 1936/1937 (c/o Wikipedia)</td></tr>
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Last February I had a very bad flu with temperature reaching 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. I thought that it was just a common cold and cough so I just took simple over the counter medicines we see on TV commercials. However, to my dismay, they did not give relief. <br />
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When my fever died down, I thought I was getting well although the cough persisted and the phlegm seemed to accumulate more and deeper inside my chest. I just thought that it would go away soon. <br />
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February 18 was an important day because we would be having a musical play in church, which I wrote. Some of the songs were my composition too and our band would be doing the songs live so I could never skip that event! <br />
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The event was a success. However, right after the event, perhaps my adrenalin had somehow died down, I began to feel sick. The cough worsen and I began to have difficulty in breathing. Our pastor and some of the church elders who were still there that night decided to rush me to the nearest hospital. While in the emergency room, I learned from the doctor that I was showing signs of pneumonia infection. <br />
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I was confined for 2 days in the hospital and they gave me intravenous antibiotic to fight the infection. Medications continued at home with oral antibiotics, nebulizer and oral expectorant. The cough was so hard that I could not sleep. It seemed to worsen whenever I lie flat on my back. <br />
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A few weeks after, I recovered from the illness and in a matter of days, I went back to my usual routine. Again to my shock, after a two to three weeks, I was down with fever again. When I went to my doctor for check up, he said that I had pneumonitis again. It was twice in just two months time! My doctor gave me oral antibiotic, which is stronger than the previous one, antihistamine, liquid expectorant and nebulizer. <br />
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The saddest part, my Mom also had pneumonia at the same time and she was hospitalized. I might have transmitted it to her so we had to take medication together. She was confined for two days and received intravenous antibiotic. Thank God she recovered fast. <br />
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I realized that pneumonia is vicious and must not be undermined.</div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-64899488412484827822012-04-20T04:46:00.001-07:002012-04-20T04:52:02.863-07:00Can We Prevent Birth Defects?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This
handout photograph released by the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) on
April 16, 2012, shows a newly-born child with six legs as he lies in an
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward at a hospital in Karachi. Doctors in Pakistan
are fighting to save the life of a baby boy born with six legs because of a
rare genetic condition, hospital officials said.AFP PHOTO/NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
CHILD HEALTH (c/o Yahoo!News)</div>
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There are bizarre circumstances in life that are hard to explain and understand like birth defects. <br />
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When I have seen in Yahoo News this photo of an infant in Pakistan who has been born with six legs, I have felt a sense of sorrow for his condition. Doctors are currently working to find a way to resolve the infant’s physical abnormality through surgery. I do pray that the doctors succeed with the operation so that the baby may have a chance to lead a normal life. <br />
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Well, science explains birth defects as structural or developmental abnormalities that are present at childbirth, which cause certain disability. Genetic disorder, chromosomal imbalance or infections during pregnancy are the possible causes of birth defects. <br />
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I’m wondering, is there a way of preventing birth defects? <br />
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Birth defect prevention is not an easy process as I have learned from some reading around the internet. Health professionals are still in the process of collecting valuable data to come up with a definite and precise answer to this issue. <br />
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However, in the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/research.html">website</a> that I have visited, they have found out some vital information that leads to the prevention of birth defects. Allow me to share it here: <br />
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<li>Folic acid is a B vitamin. Taking folic acid supplements before getting pregnant and in early pregnancy lowers the risk of having a baby with serious birth defects of the brain and spine (neural tube defects). For this reason, all women who can become pregnant should take supplements containing 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. </li>
<li>Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause the baby to be born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Pregnant women should not drink alcohol any time during pregnancy. </li>
<li>Smoking in the month before getting pregnant and throughout pregnancy increases the chance of premature birth, certain birth defects (such as cleft lip, cleft palate, or both), and infant death. Quitting smoking before getting pregnant is best. However, for women who are already pregnant, quitting as early as possible can still help protect against some health problems. </li>
<li>Women who are obese when they get pregnant have a higher risk of having a baby with serious birth defects of the brain and spine (neural tube defects) and some heart defects. Helping women to reach a healthy weight before they get pregnant could prevent birth defects. </li>
<li>Poor control of diabetes in pregnant women increases the chance for birth defects, and might cause serious complications for the mother, too. If a woman with diabetes keeps her blood sugar well-controlled before and during pregnancy, she can reduce the chance of having a baby with birth defects. </li>
<li>Taking certain medications just before or during pregnancy might cause serious birth defects, but the safety of many medications taken by pregnant women has been difficult to determine. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should not stop taking medications you need or begin taking new medications without first talking with your doctor. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications and dietary or herbal products (<i>http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/research.html</i>)</li>
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I feel that this information is important for everyone to know so I am giving this valuable space here on my blog. Together, with proper knowledge, we can all contribute to the process of preventing birth defects by avoiding dangerous factors that may adversely affect pregnancy.Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-43195536914958894552011-11-05T02:28:00.000-07:002011-11-05T02:28:00.293-07:00Is Cholesterol All Bad?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>“99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999. </i></span><br />
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<b>Principle #21: Is Cholesterol All Bad? </b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NoEER6g3gdGREPtpNxLTaIwjjH8wnJ9MiKYbnyv1bdtoUDL7GbExmyWqv-vugvmJ6tu9GzdePCmEEAo5CjbXvUcn8byryaDOR-ArKsoGogCM7AYqnYrFZn_lZ1UVLpeLvUayBGfd6gc/s1600/200px-Cholesterol.svg.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NoEER6g3gdGREPtpNxLTaIwjjH8wnJ9MiKYbnyv1bdtoUDL7GbExmyWqv-vugvmJ6tu9GzdePCmEEAo5CjbXvUcn8byryaDOR-ArKsoGogCM7AYqnYrFZn_lZ1UVLpeLvUayBGfd6gc/s1600/200px-Cholesterol.svg.png" /></a></div><i>“Cholesterol, the bad type, comes from meat and dairy products. The body produces its own serum of natural cholesterol so there is no need to include it in the diet. The good cholesterol only collects the bad ones and excesses are believed to sometimes turn into bad. Excess serum cholesterol is likewise linked to cancer. Hence, excess of any kind- LDL’s (bad), HDL’s (good), or serum cholesterol – is bad.” (excerpt from the original article)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
The normal cholesterol level is between 131-200mg/dl. Beyond 200, one is starting to get into trouble. <br />
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Cholesterol is a vital component of our body. In fact, the brain is composed of cholesterol and the human breast milk has significant quantities of cholesterol. <i>“It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes and is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition, cholesterol is an important component for the manufacture of bile acids, steroid hormones, and vitamin D” (source: wikipedia).</i> The problem begins when the supply of cholesterol in blood becomes excessive. They can clog the arteries and cause them to erupt. <br />
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While a good amount of cholesterol in the body is essential to keep its normal function, any excess has potential danger particularly to the heart. It can lead to cardiovascular disease and even stroke. <br />
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As we always say, too much is always bad so we need to regulate our fat intake. We need to take care of our bodies to avoid deep complications later on in life. <br />
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Image above courtesy of: <br />
en.wikipedia.org</div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-59843364531492374292011-10-21T02:23:00.001-07:002011-10-21T02:30:24.697-07:00What is Chelation Theraphy?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>“99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<b>Principle #20: What is Chelation Theraphy?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0Y3x0LgjpjD-o4zU5W81u2lfPgywJpL_TLreXK_0XCSLpWHqc0swJKq65LMjaANqitowWuq0J5FnStdZMe2DbS9e0FW6qXmV-a3E-Wx-Y30qv5UL_O5buE4f5Nj8Ekm2GHk80isxVyA/s1600/IV-chelation-therapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0Y3x0LgjpjD-o4zU5W81u2lfPgywJpL_TLreXK_0XCSLpWHqc0swJKq65LMjaANqitowWuq0J5FnStdZMe2DbS9e0FW6qXmV-a3E-Wx-Y30qv5UL_O5buE4f5Nj8Ekm2GHk80isxVyA/s200/IV-chelation-therapy.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><i>“Chelation Theraphy is a non-surgical alternative treatment for cardiovascular diseases, gangrene and metal toxicities” (excerpt from the original article) </i><br />
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In recent years, many patients search for alternative medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Many are afraid that certain drugs might cause some serious side effects. In an old newspaper article, I have read about chelation. I must admit that it is something new to me so I have tried to know about it. <br />
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<i>“Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is the use of a chemical substance to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, and hold them tightly so they can be removed from the body. Chelation has been scientifically proven to remove excess or toxic metals before they can cause damage to the body. It was first used in the 1940's by the Navy to treat lead poisoning… The most common form of chelation therapy uses a man-made amino acid called EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid). EDTA removes heavy metals and minerals from the blood, such as lead, iron, copper, and calcium, and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating lead poisoning and poisoning from other heavy metals. (source: <a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/treatmentsfromatod/a/chelation.htm">http://altmedicine.about.com/od/treatmentsfromatod/a/chelation.htm</a>) </i><br />
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<b>How is Chelation Theraphy administered? </b><br />
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EDTA is intravenously injected into the body of a patient through IV fluid. The treatment requires at least 30 sessions. It removes calcium deposits in the arteries, which clogs normal blood flow. If one can avoid surgery with the treatment, it is a very welcome alternative. <br />
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<b>Is Chelation Theraphy Safe? </b><br />
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Chelation Theraphy has grown wide acceptance from physicians and alternative medicine professionals in recent years although it remains controversial. Chelation is generally safe particularly in the treatment of metal poisoning just as the excerpt above says. In fact, the use of chelation as a treatment has started during World War I, when gas poisoning has first been used in warfare. Chelation has been used as an antidote to arsenic-based poison gas. <br />
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However, there is a strong opposition to it by some doctors saying that the claim of chelation’s effectiveness to cure cardiovascular diseases is false and the studies that back up the claim are not enough. <br />
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The promise of Chelation Theraphy is beneficial to many patients who cannot and do not want to undergo surgery. However, patients must understand also the risks involved in any medical treatment that they want to take. See your doctor for proper guidance.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTUgZJUkz0xhoWJIOOfhfNEHtaVYz2HVZGzos24tNZ8xj2fXvvwP6mjPZehX3BPgpXU8GaoFDr4nK6-OrhzsbHgZFqs6jVwxG7cqXE1DE0xwpu_YVi2ail8DrY-er43jKQsHw8aAN57E/s1600/220px-A_small_cup_of_coffee.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTUgZJUkz0xhoWJIOOfhfNEHtaVYz2HVZGzos24tNZ8xj2fXvvwP6mjPZehX3BPgpXU8GaoFDr4nK6-OrhzsbHgZFqs6jVwxG7cqXE1DE0xwpu_YVi2ail8DrY-er43jKQsHw8aAN57E/s200/220px-A_small_cup_of_coffee.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8tKDWiGiLzgkOMqjAJts7DhXjaQaf_hM5cvTggFxscGEJrSL29-O-d2mucJ9ijuL2AikEoTN7LQqxm5KdeA7hkpoQXPnVNJ9-SMqT5gttOcVm8osxln8Oy1Ytd28ieSkYCz3uy5TMcI/s1600/547px-Main_symptoms_of_Caffeine_overdose.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTUgZJUkz0xhoWJIOOfhfNEHtaVYz2HVZGzos24tNZ8xj2fXvvwP6mjPZehX3BPgpXU8GaoFDr4nK6-OrhzsbHgZFqs6jVwxG7cqXE1DE0xwpu_YVi2ail8DrY-er43jKQsHw8aAN57E/s1600/220px-A_small_cup_of_coffee.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999." </i></span><br />
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<b>Principle #19: Is Caffeine Harmful to Health? </b><br />
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Over the past years, health experts have been talking about the potential hazard of caffeine to health. They say that <i>“the caffeine in coffee, tea and cola drinks increases blood pressure and dehydrates the body. A cup of caffeine should be washed down by at least two glasses of water” (excerpt from the original article). </i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk8HB0jMX8xdw_NB6RaVU98CDYi9OjyGnSH2hq9wPRDJFsGoGl4owz2Zv1UAqrSDq3gzKNl9b2h4OTPiIgt5fUoe778o0XgEwzx9nIALSWEvSDUFsrxDr1a5GRsh_5Vdohmt7QJUoimM/s1600/645px-Effects_of_moderate_caffeine_consumption.svg.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk8HB0jMX8xdw_NB6RaVU98CDYi9OjyGnSH2hq9wPRDJFsGoGl4owz2Zv1UAqrSDq3gzKNl9b2h4OTPiIgt5fUoe778o0XgEwzx9nIALSWEvSDUFsrxDr1a5GRsh_5Vdohmt7QJUoimM/s200/645px-Effects_of_moderate_caffeine_consumption.svg.png" width="200" /></a>Caffeine acts as a stimulant to the brain. It wards off sleepiness and helps keep alertness. It is a natural “psycho-active” drug, a substance that stimulates the brain, that is readily available to consumers unlike drugs that require medical prescription. That is why coffee has been a “wake-up” beverage when someone wants to stay up while working or studying, to keep his brain working. <br />
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<i>Caffeine</i> is also a natural antioxidant and studies show that it has protective effects to the body against some diseases including certain types of cancer. <br />
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Experts say that there is no direct evidence that caffeine causes cardiovascular disease. It may even reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. In fact, there is a study that shows that drinking coffee may have minor protective effect against hypertension. <br />
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<i>Caffeine </i>can also protect the body from liver cirrhosis. <br />
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The US Food and Drugs Association recognizes <i>“caffeine”</i> as a safe food substance especially in cola. <br />
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Any harmful effect may arise from extreme or excessive intake. As a diuretic, it may cause frequent urination that’s why people who are traveling are advised to avoid caffeine. Excessive amounts may also cause insomnia in certain individuals. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8tKDWiGiLzgkOMqjAJts7DhXjaQaf_hM5cvTggFxscGEJrSL29-O-d2mucJ9ijuL2AikEoTN7LQqxm5KdeA7hkpoQXPnVNJ9-SMqT5gttOcVm8osxln8Oy1Ytd28ieSkYCz3uy5TMcI/s1600/547px-Main_symptoms_of_Caffeine_overdose.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8tKDWiGiLzgkOMqjAJts7DhXjaQaf_hM5cvTggFxscGEJrSL29-O-d2mucJ9ijuL2AikEoTN7LQqxm5KdeA7hkpoQXPnVNJ9-SMqT5gttOcVm8osxln8Oy1Ytd28ieSkYCz3uy5TMcI/s200/547px-Main_symptoms_of_Caffeine_overdose.png" width="182" /></a>Excessive intake of <i>caffeine</i> may lead to a certain condition called <i>“caffeine intoxification”</i>. The symptoms of <i>caffeine intoxication</i> are not unlike overdoses of other stimulants. <i>It may include restlessness, fidgeting, anxiety, excitement, insomnia, flushing of the face, increased urination, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, a rambling flow of thought and speech, irritability, irregular or rapid heart beat, and psychomotor agitation. In cases of much larger overdoses, mania, depression, lapses in judgment, disorientation, disinhibition, delusions, hallucinations, or psychosis may occur, and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) can be provoked (source: en.wikipedia.org) </i><br />
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Is <i>caffeine</i> harmful to health? Well, it depends on how much caffeine you take and if you have any health condition that would cause your body to react negatively to caffeine. Otherwise, normal <i>caffeine </i>intake like a cup of coffee or tea a day, and glass of cola may not cause harm. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Images Courtesy of:</div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Main_symptoms_of_Caffeine_overdose.png">en.wikipedia.org/</a>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-65553021988167681322011-09-26T03:53:00.000-07:002011-09-26T03:55:52.354-07:00Benefits of Carageenan<div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><br />
<b>Principle #18: Benefits of Carageenan</b><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>“Carageenan is a healthy substitute for creams and other fatty, thickening and gelling agents. It improves palatability and appearance of food minus the fat and calories” (excerpt from the original article). </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Carageenen is a product from seaweeds. It is a popular alternative to gelatin especially for vegetarians. There are three main commercial classes of carrageenan:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><b>Kappa</b> forms strong, rigid gels in the presence of potassium ions; it reacts with dairy proteins. It is sourced mainly from Eucheuma cottonii. </i></li>
<li><i><b>Iota </b>forms soft gels in the presence of calcium ions. It is produced mainly from Eucheuma spinosum. </i></li>
<li><i><b>Lambda</b> does not gel, and is used to thicken dairy products. The most common source is Gigartina from South America.</i><i> (source: en.wikipedia.org) </i></li>
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Carageenan has medicinal value as well. Medical research suggests the effectiveness of carrageenan against the common cold virus. An Austrian company has introduced a nasal spray that contains carageenen in 2010, which claims direct treatment against the virus and not just for the symptoms. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In another study, <i>“at the Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America suggest that carrageenans might function as a topical microbicide” (en.wikipedia.org).</i> A microbicide is a compound or substance that reduces the infectivity of microbes, which could be virus or bacteria. Studies even suggest the potency of carageenan-based lubricant as personal microbicide in women against HPV and HIV viruses.</div><br />
Carageenan is an amazing medical break through.<br />
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<a href="http://allenwang1225.en.made-in-china.com/offer/YqexvrlKgJih/Sell-Carrageenan.html">http://allenwang1225</a>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-66234389505626126072011-09-15T00:53:00.001-07:002011-09-15T01:06:54.043-07:00Benefits of Eating Breakfast<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #17: Benefits of Eating Breakfast</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">A full English breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, black pudding, bacon, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, and half a tomato c/o Wikipedia</span></div></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">“Breakfast skippers are most likely to overeat and be overweight than those who take a high-carbo breakfast. A cereal with low-fat milk, a banana and orange juice for breakfast provide 90 percent carbohydrate to fuel your day.” (excerpt from the original article)</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Many people think that skipping meals can help them reduce weight and usually, they skip breakfast but that is wrong. As a matter of fact, skipping breakfast contributes to obesity because it would make us eat more later in the day since we feel so starve. Scientifically, long hours of fasting increases insulin in the blood, which also increases the accumulation of fat.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Health professionals say that “breakfast” is the most important meal of the day. Coming off from 8-10 hours of sleep, the body needs an energy source to keep up with the demand of the entire working day from the food that we eat at breakfast.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">However, some skip breakfast not just for trying to lose weight but because they do not have much time to prepare food and eat in the morning since they rush to work. Often, they just eat in fast food restaurants. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">There are however, easy to prepare but tasteful and nutritious recipe that is perfect for breakfast. For example:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Oatmeal Congee</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">by Chef Gigi Angkaw</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">from Good Houskeeping Magazine</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">This recipe is good for one serving and takes 15 minutes to prepare.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 pack instant oatmeal</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">¼ cup water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1-1/2 cups chicken stock</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">½ cup chicken, boiled and flaked</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 hard boiled egg sliced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">2 tablespoon chopped spring onion</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">3 pcs. calamansi</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">2 tablespoon patis</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Procedure:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Combine oatmeal and water. Mix well. Simmer chicken stock, add oatmeal mixture. Top with chicken, eggs, and sprinkle with spring onion. Add calamansi and patis.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Enjoy a healthy lifestyle while indulging in the benefits of eating breakfast.</span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-44897619086484986992011-08-28T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:58:56.364-07:00Dietary Benefits of Brown Rice<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #16: Benefits of Brown Rice</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Brown rice is rich in thiamine, niacin and fiber. It is also more filling than white rice." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UNSbHykoMud8Z27Wo58pHl0fBhnhUSgfJl8oac-hCRS6uCz5lPhP6cP_3GBqd8s9WrAt5Del9IMaEMqe369rYJG-mQ-GCtvpncWrlEEelPu1gApo8KSfaXw7Ct0VWrNhUvAVOQelgT0/s1600/220px-Brownrice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UNSbHykoMud8Z27Wo58pHl0fBhnhUSgfJl8oac-hCRS6uCz5lPhP6cP_3GBqd8s9WrAt5Del9IMaEMqe369rYJG-mQ-GCtvpncWrlEEelPu1gApo8KSfaXw7Ct0VWrNhUvAVOQelgT0/s1600/220px-Brownrice.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Brown and white rice are the same in terms of carbohydrate, calorie, and protein content but the former has richer nutritional components compared the the latter. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In the process of polishing rice, there are certain nutrients that are lost like Vitamin B1, B3 and Iron. Producers of enriched rice return these nutrients to make more healthy rice. The Food and Drug Administration require them to do this.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Other nutrients that are lost in the polishing process are magnesium and bran oil. Brown rice is said to have 195 mg of magnesium per cup. This is reduced to only 84 mg per cup of white rice. Bran oil is said to help lower LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Most people like white rice more but with this information maybe we can have brown rice more often in our diet. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Image:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_rice"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_rice</span></a></span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-79516151665205090642011-08-15T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:58:06.238-07:00Benefits of Skin Brushing<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #15: Benefits of Skin Brushing</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whole-body-detox-diet.com/dry-skin-brushing.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifsW3yyLFRfEl7JRoi31LWos4P6owDaDIYQpuzhV8Nr4BGmcVUHtXeDrlxQMTW8e3WUf-LaPJ32IAF7kKIf8wGdDsWSzZ7Clahk09GHYyt3ncyIhVZhajrFZKdSzGbwA7tOeS5P2HtD-s/s200/skinbrush.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Brushing the skin with dry brushes or </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“loofah”</i><i> sponges can slough off or exfoliate the dead skin cells to reveal fresh, younger looking skin." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">According to a website that I have visited, <i>skin brushing</i> is more than just a beauty regimen. It provides health benefits for the body. According to <i>whole-body-detox-diet.com</i>, <i>skin brushing</i> is a good addition to a person’s detoxification program as a form of therapy. It website says, <i>skin brushing</i>: </span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Stimulates blood and lymph flow</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Removes dead skin cells</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Stimulates the hormone and oil glands</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Reduces cellulite</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Strengthens the immune system</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Stimulates the nervous system, tones the muscles, tightens the skin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Nurtures your body</span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 8pt;">(Source: <a href="http://www.whole-body-detox-diet.com/dry-skin-brushing.html">http://www.whole-body-detox-diet.com/dry-skin-brushing.html</a>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">It is astonishing that simple <i>skin brushing</i> can give a lot of benefits to the body. Let’s just take the lymphatic system of the body, which is essential for the body’s cleansing process. Lymphocites or white blood cells are responsible for bringing nutrients to cells and take wastes out. Then, they go back to the blood vessels so they could release the wastes they have gathered. However, the body needs to get rid of these lymphs right away to avoid swollen tissues due to high toxicity level. <i>Skin brushing</i> can help stimulate and speed up the cleansing process of the lymphatic system.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loofah Sponge (wikipedia)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Skin brushes are made up of soft natural fiber bristles. <i>Loofah</i> sponges are also good for skin brushing. In the Philippines, <i>loofah</i> is <i>patola</i>, a green vegetable akin to cucumber. It would be ideal to do <i>skin brushing</i> in the morning before shower. Be gentle on sensitive parts of the body like the breasts but vigorously on other parts like the sole of the feet, arms, legs and areas where cellulite builds up. </span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-37471596933073483312011-08-14T20:46:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:57:27.230-07:00Benefits of Breathing Exercise<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #14: Benefits of Breathing Exercise</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Breathing techniques can be very successful in </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“calming the mind and nurturing the spirit”</i><i>. Coupled with meditation, it can reduce stress and promote good health." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Experts have proposed the value of breathing and meditation in handling stress. They say that it relaxes the body and thus, it provides relief from fatigue and stress related irritations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">While I am surfing the net, I have come across Dr Andrew Weil’s site where he teaches different styles of breathing exercises. He says, <i>"Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders." (Andrew Weil, M.D.)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521/three-breathing-exercises.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwoZrwTy2CVNlgfvunGhm0_VfnwkgaDDN-iR5MJBQMtVYpWmtbcYY934SochVakl14AMBiON-1joxzPCK_8jNcYOuC15Kp2flnH1sRPJbUK0lZiQk85SI8P4yIhKGdnMLr4oocU5IXmQ/s400/logo08.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Here’s an example of one breathing exercise he teaches:</span></div><blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Sit in a comfortable position with the spine straight and head inclined slightly forward. Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then let the breath come naturally without trying to influence it. Ideally it will be quiet and slow, but depth and rhythm may vary.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> To begin the exercise, count "one" to yourself as you exhale.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> The next time you exhale, count "two," and so on up to "five."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> Then begin a new cycle, counting "one" on the next exhalation.</span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Never count higher than "five," and count only when you exhale. You will know your attention has wandered when you find yourself up to "eight," "12," even "19."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Try to do 10 minutes of this form of meditation.</span></div></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Personally, when you find yourself in a very stressful day, nothing beats talking to a person who listens well and responds swiftly. The best form of meditation is still prayer. You may not hear God’s voice audibly, but He warms your heart more than any other. His presence will calm your weary soul and lift your spirit up. You won’t get disappointed if you try it.</span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-872666398795622362011-08-04T00:09:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:56:24.722-07:00Benefits of Biking<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #13: Benefits of Biking</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">From baking soda, let us now go to biking. Well, it is <i>"a good aerobic activity whether done indoors or outdoors." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity is second to tobacco smoking as a health risk in developed countries. If that is the case, one can decrease his health risk by stopping cigarette smoking and starting to increase physical activity.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aUsYexitUIxdwA6jkj5oFrXH5fJ43UO6GQGQYcvKdw8AVBaLfwEFoA4SqytbJ3E1Opmm6cpGSJSSBCDDkiImvKhgE5UABCmS8Pwf6oaR1Z7spDbBO4bFFM09AR_thDExP-Ab1ZNJkzY/s1600/family-biking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aUsYexitUIxdwA6jkj5oFrXH5fJ43UO6GQGQYcvKdw8AVBaLfwEFoA4SqytbJ3E1Opmm6cpGSJSSBCDDkiImvKhgE5UABCmS8Pwf6oaR1Z7spDbBO4bFFM09AR_thDExP-Ab1ZNJkzY/s200/family-biking.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Biking is a good physical activity that can help burn many calories and build muscles without the need of lifting heavy weights. Done indoors, working out on stationary bike can help burn calories without putting too much strain on the knees compared to cycling on a real bike. In fact, it is a good rehab work out for people with knee or leg injury.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">However, optimum result can be achieved on the real bike. Dr. Edward Coyle at the University of Texas in Austin has formulated a way of computing the calories a cyclist will burn at a particular cycling speed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVfO60mky7XyToqGSHDKC-5P_1_qXiLZdbUCA5rZNtwctLuY5DdErVKnwcfONp3C2-i-xbNeQdqoBWANNCyTiAt2ubk4AI2x6y9llftGatCeJHkFxot51EmW5yrxCszsR5V2SWYd43xA/s1600/86504773_XS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVfO60mky7XyToqGSHDKC-5P_1_qXiLZdbUCA5rZNtwctLuY5DdErVKnwcfONp3C2-i-xbNeQdqoBWANNCyTiAt2ubk4AI2x6y9llftGatCeJHkFxot51EmW5yrxCszsR5V2SWYd43xA/s200/86504773_XS.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">For instance, a 140-pound man biking at 20 mph will burn 35 calories per mile (140 pounds x 0.25 calories/pound), and a 160-pound man biking at the same speed will burn 40 calories per mile (160 pounds x 0.25 calories/pound). The heavier you are, the more calories per mile you will burn </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 8pt;">(www.eHow.com).</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Like swimming, cycling is a healthy activity that the family can enjoy. It is not only good for the body, it is fun. I remember learning how to ride a bike in my childhood days. It has been a lot of fun. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">However, cycling is also a dangerous sport so if you want to try biking make sure you wear proper safety gear. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;">Some info courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/about_5497335_calories-burned-biking-per-mile.html">www.ehow.com/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;">Images courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://thevthotel.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/biking-big-in-blacksburg-and-the-nrv/family-biking/">Family Biking: http://thevthotel.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/biking-big-in-blacksburg-and-the-nrv/family-biking/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/401706-stationary-cycling-heart-rate-zones/">Woman Biking: http://www.livestrong.com/article/401706-stationary-cycling-heart-rate-zones/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-89513976848922566072011-07-18T21:50:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:55:24.337-07:00Extra Benefits of Baking Soda<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Baking Soda c/o Wikipedia</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #12: Extra Benefits of Baking Soda</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Baking soda is a very versatile cleaner that can be used instead of toothpaste and mouthwash. It can also be used as an all-purpose cleaner to remove grease and stubborn dirt when mixed with water or liquid soap to form a paste." (excerpt from the original article) </i></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Extra Benefits of Baking Soda</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is primarily a leavening agent. It makes the bread puff up. However, aside from that it is a </span></div><ul><li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">good exfoliant scrub</span></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> because of its fine and rounded texture, making it effective and gentle to the skin. It helps remove dead skin cells especially skin discoloration due to scarring</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">good deodorant</span></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> in combination with other ingredients. It can be used to make a dry or wet deodorant</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">alternative shampoo </span></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">also in combination with other ingredients</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">good oral antacid</span></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;"> taken to treat acid indigestion and heartburn</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">good cleansing agent</span></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">. A solution in warm water will remove the tarnish from silver when the silver is in contact with a piece of aluminum foil</span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 10pt;">So, baking soda serves more than just baking bread. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;">Image and info courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro R"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/">http://en.wikipedia.org</a></span></div></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-14502618296510243042011-07-12T02:13:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:54:30.489-07:00Dietary Benefits of Broccoli<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #11: Dietary Benefits of Broccoli</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyp-DPdL8y-BlKl6yxCD2qyHDStIWaQ4NgGMUh_z0AdRlSQIWgRDaYQMGNAu1D4hV1ec-ewEqqitFhlcsdeMvU5XBj37ppaOu7wIhM-6_ybRuWpMh0u9plyxkZXZ77kGazOezrN7LuGx0/s1600/250px-Broccoli_and_cross_section_edit.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyp-DPdL8y-BlKl6yxCD2qyHDStIWaQ4NgGMUh_z0AdRlSQIWgRDaYQMGNAu1D4hV1ec-ewEqqitFhlcsdeMvU5XBj37ppaOu7wIhM-6_ybRuWpMh0u9plyxkZXZ77kGazOezrN7LuGx0/s200/250px-Broccoli_and_cross_section_edit.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Broccoli has indol-3-carbinol that combats cancer. Its phytochemical sulforaphane increases the level of certain cancer-fighting enzymes to defend the body against cigarette smoke, fumes, pesticides and other carcinogens." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Broccoli is also high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber. A single serving already gives more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and around 52 mg if you will consume half a cup. It is also a good source of lutein and beta-carotene. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">High intake of Broccoli can help reduce the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. It is also found to be beneficial in preventing heart disease.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. I would specially love it stewed with beef. It is not only attractive on the eyes but also very delicious to the taste. </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Below is my personal recipe: <b> </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"><b>Beef and Broccoli in Oyster Sauce</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">½ kilo lean beef cut into small rectangular pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">1 medium broccoli cut into small pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">2 medium onions sliced thinly</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">3 cloves garlic</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">2 tablespoon oyster sauce</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">1 teaspoon cornstarch</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">1 teaspoon butter</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">dash of salt and pepper to taste or a seasoning of your choice</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Saute onion and garlic in butter. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Add the beef and water then cover. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Simmer until tender. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Then add broccoli. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Season to taste. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Dissolve cornstarch in oyster sauce and ¼ cup of water. When the vegetable is cooked, pour in the cornstarch mixture. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Stir well until the sauce thickens. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">It’s cooked.</span></div></div><div id="image"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">There are many easy-to-prepare recipes of this nutritious and delectable vegetable out there. It is also specially perfect for salads. You might want to try this recipe book from Amazon to get the perfect way of preparing Broccoli for your family. Enjoy it!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-64952747020414768982011-07-03T00:03:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:53:43.416-07:00Proper Lifting Posture to Prevent Spinal Injury<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">In relation with back pain, we also need to be careful whenever we try to lift some heavy boxes or pieces of furniture. Normally, we bend over to pick them up but that is not the proper way to do it. Bending over can a put a lot of stress on our spine and may cause severe pain and even spinal problem later on.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 59.25pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Do not bend over from the waist when picking up something. It is better to bend your knees and squat to reach the object instead." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">I have seen a site that promotes educational resources for spinal care and I have thought of sharing it particularly along this topic of proper lifting posture. The website has provided methods of lifting that would help us do our task without straining our spine. We should take note that unlike the other parts of the body, the spinal cord has no capacity to regenerate itself like the skin. Once you get spinal injury, you may have it for life. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.setonspineandscoliosis.com/educational_resources/proper_lifting.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDy19CMn79v62QkwxoVykGamtNhdz3y4FS58IvRd3b7AZGots8rPxANpjcRmsnYQu0pHR_JmSK-MBRRAou8d5h200euRtFLXQdnITdAQFSCBc632Kr0lHn8RUvOETlBAvbb1kLXip4fxU/s200/seton.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Below are picture diagrams that show proper lifting methods from Seton Website. For more information, just click their logo on the left.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L";"></span></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">We can also take care of our spine by including in our diet the essential vitamins and nutrients that can help strengthen our bones and spine. Like Vitamin A, which helps in repair tissues and bone formation; Vitamin B12, which is necessary for healthy bone marrow; Vitamin C, which is essential for the development collagen. Collagen helps cells to form into tissues, which is beneficial for the healing of injured tendons or ligaments and in keeping bones and tissues strong; Vitamin D, which improves Calcium absorption; Vitamin K, which is essential for the proper use of Calcium by the body. Iron, which helps the body produce myoglobin- an important element to make the muscles supporting the spine healthy; Magnesium, which helps maintain bone density, and Calcium, which helps maintain bone mass and prevent osteoporosis (<a href="http://www.spine-health.com/">www.spine-health.com</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Image above courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.setonspineandscoliosis.com/educational_resources/proper_lifting.html">Seton Spine and Scoliosis Website</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">"This is not a paid post"</span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-62736488470300320362011-07-02T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:52:32.568-07:00The Right Exercise for Back Pains<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Up to 90% of all back pains are caused by either weak back muscles, weak abdominal muscles, or both. Lack of the right exercise is bad for your back." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">According to Thomas E. Hyde, DC of spine-health.com, back and abdominal muscle exercise should be a part of the daily routine of good health just like tooth brushing. It should take around ten to twenty minutes of this kind of exercises each day to obtain optimal benefit.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">It is a little startling for me when I have first learned about this information. I mean, if you are not exercising your back and abdominal muscles, it is as if you are not brushing your teeth. I have no idea that it is that important. I can imagine that many people out there do not even think of doing this on a daily basis.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">I have tried to look for a video of a good back muscle-exercise technique that most people would find easy to do. I have found one from You Tube by David Wicker, which is a series of bird-dog exercises. I have provided the You Tube link to the video because for a reason I am not aware of, the embed code is not working. The video below is from the You Tube website, which link is provided here: </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">However, to be sure and practical, seek professional assistance before beginning any exercise especially if you are already experiencing back pains.</span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-30767815488725763002011-06-27T00:02:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:51:49.330-07:00Alcohol in Skin Care Preparation May Cause Dry Skin<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Alcohol in skin care preparations is drying to the skin and may cause irritations. Choose non-alcoholic preparations or non-drying alcohol varieties." (Excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">The technical term for dry skin is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Xeroderma.</i> The most common sign is the visible peeling of the outer layer of the skin, itching and cracking of the skin. It usually affects the scalp, arms, hands and legs. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Cold weather can contribute to this condition since the cold temperature outside the skin and the warm temperature inside cause loss of moisture. Excessive bathing or hand washing can also wash away the natural skin oils that serve as a natural skin protection, which can cause drying. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">The most common treatments for dry skin are, moisturizing creams, lotions and natural oil like palm oil or olive oil. In severe conditions, you need to see a dermatologist.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">In a recent study, at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">"Beyond Beauty Paris"</i> conference in France provide compelling evidence that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">lutein</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, a dietary nutrient available as a supplement and long-known for its effectiveness in promoting eye health, also provides specific skin health benefits. These include increasing the hydration, elasticity and superficial lipids of the skin, while decreasing the oxidation – a process that causes degradation – of those beneficial skin lipids.</i> (Des Moines, Iowa, September 12, 2006 –<a href="http://www.luteininfo.com/news/2005/lutein-in-the-news-2005/new-study-demonstrates-dietary-supplement-lutein-increases-skin-hydration-elasticity-and-lipid-levels"> luteininfo.com/</a>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Image above courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">www.wikipedia.com</span></div></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-17147303545467738312011-06-17T05:01:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:50:48.293-07:00Good Benefits of Asian Cuisine<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Principle #7: Asian Cuisine</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT5azkcmKlQFwfWJMM4B8lnZhqHnhElzuwuS3XcAYQW1iC8ATmFuzuNqItrFAnXxwLjiIbkyGITYDCWotl2mmZIAdWRFKiK-uKj8f7lsqmETcMPgLSsAN_DpTm6W1MGSbDx9BItfz5-o/s1600/Rice_Bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT5azkcmKlQFwfWJMM4B8lnZhqHnhElzuwuS3XcAYQW1iC8ATmFuzuNqItrFAnXxwLjiIbkyGITYDCWotl2mmZIAdWRFKiK-uKj8f7lsqmETcMPgLSsAN_DpTm6W1MGSbDx9BItfz5-o/s200/Rice_Bread.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Asian cuisine is the traditional way of eating more rice or carbohydrates with fish and vegetables. Some food experts say that it is the healthiest in the world. Only 15 percent of total calories are fat calories and meat is only used as a garnishing instead of the meal itself." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">In food science and in many informal contexts, the term carbohydrate often means any food that is particularly rich in the complex carbohydrate starch (such as rice, cereals, bread, and pasta) or simple carbohydrates, such as sugar (found in candy, jams, and desserts) that is why many believe that they contribute to obesity and diabetes. In fact, almost all diet plans encourages cutting down on rice (or carbs).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">There are two types of carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates (starch) and simple carbohydrates (sugar). They are good sources of energy and fuels metabolism although in excessive amounts, they can increase the sugar level in the blood.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Studies say that East Asian people are highly active people physically, that is why even if they have a high carbohydrate diet they do not get fat. Asian cuisine is known to be delicious and nutritious because they get carbohydrates from natural sources and not from processed flour, which is evident in western food preparations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">High carb diet is especially good for a very active lifestyle.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">If you like some delectable recipes (Asian Cuisine), try this site: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/">http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Image above courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1907003.html">http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1907003.html</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Some information from: Wikipedia</span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513088208652701217.post-90337339013254252862011-06-04T00:16:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:49:30.225-07:00Benefits of Avocado<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">“99 ABC’s of Wellness” </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Article Credit: The original article 99 ABC’s of Wellness is by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, which has appeared on the Philippine Star on January 12, 1999.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlfd96aokYkclQQoT8ndz29VuRWnMmg_IcIaRhQLR-wgWzfYjorE9O2itng6p2yAU7jpCqoNJ-aax10-zvrDXilMK_tUQJ04BXXwn9TacEe5XrV2lQHa0KN-WNyexIrsBgpBzzxce76o/s1600/Avocado_with_cross_section_edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlfd96aokYkclQQoT8ndz29VuRWnMmg_IcIaRhQLR-wgWzfYjorE9O2itng6p2yAU7jpCqoNJ-aax10-zvrDXilMK_tUQJ04BXXwn9TacEe5XrV2lQHa0KN-WNyexIrsBgpBzzxce76o/s200/Avocado_with_cross_section_edit.jpg" width="200" /></a></b></div><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Principle #6: Avocad</b><b>o</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>"Avocados are rich in glutathione, a very powerful antioxidant that attacks the free radicals in the body, thus helping to prevent cancer." (excerpt from the original article)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Avocados have 60 percent more potassium than bananas. They are rich in Vitamin B, E and K. It is essential to the immune system. It is not a sweet fruit, in fact it does not appeal to the taste as it is. It is usually served raw as a salad with milk, cream, and sugar. It is also good for shakes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">Recently, the Department of Health in the Philippines has warned about the possible ill effects of injectable glutathione especially that many women use it for skin whitening. While glutathione is an antioxidant, which is good for the immune system, it is not particularly intended for skin whitening. The health department considers it as misuse. They say that with high doses, it can harm the liver and kidneys in the end.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 10pt;">I think, since avocados are rich with glutathione, it would be best to indulge with the fruit rather than take the risk of the injectable form. Enjoy benefits of avocado for the skin and body.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;">Image above courtesy of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Kozuka Gothic Pro L"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado</a></span></div>Arnel Syjuco Oroceohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697495656574793112noreply@blogger.com0