Malunggay is called in the Phillipines, Sajina in Indian and Moringa in English. It is a green tree that has a powerful leaves. Yes, its leaves were nutritious. Water from its boiled leaves can give breastfeeding women a milk.It can also treat skin infection and good for those people who have diabetes because of its…
Smoking: to quit or not to quit? Based on World Health Organization figures, about a third of the male population smokes tobacco. In the US, smoking accounts for about 438,000 deaths annually, as it harms almost all (if not all) body organs. Ceasing from smoking is said to be the single biggest factor in reducing…
Smoking: to quit or not to quit? Based on World Health Organization figures, about a third of the male population smokes tobacco. In the US, smoking accounts for about 438,000 deaths annually, as it harms almost all (if not all) body organs. Ceasing from smoking is said to be the single biggest factor in reducing…
As a first-time mom, There are so much things that l need to learn in child rearing. It’s a good thing that I have my mom, my 2 grandmas, and my aunts with me to help me. Also, I really learn a lot during our visits to our pediatrician, and sometimes when I call her…
The price of rice, the Filipino staple, has doubled since last year. The number of Filipinos going hungry, according to a local research company, has been increasing ever since. Malnutrition has been a problem also in the poor part of the country. Despite these, the innovation of the Filipinos has won over despair. They have…
Simpson’s Paradox on returning to the US and changing size. We spent my first day back in the US going to Waffle House, where we got a tasty Southern breakfast, and talked for a while with the waitress. I know Waffle House isn’t exactly a representative sample, but after a year of being a chubby…
Lemons have a fresh clean scent, so why not use lemons to get a little kitchen cleaning done? First, cut a lemon in half and place the pieces in a microwave safe bowl with water covering the lemon pieces. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes. The steam will soften hardened food inside the oven making…
Working out or doing exercises can significantly improve one’s life or well-being. After years of studies, this fact can not be overlooked. Here are some ways on how exercise can provide life enhancement: 1. Keeping fit on a regular basis via exercise can help reduce cardiovascular and endocrine-metabolic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. It…
Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb.Although you can use dried ginger and powdered ginger for health benefits, fresh ginger is preferred.There were lots of researches done to uncover the benefits of Ginger.Sure enough, the results were on expected lines:…
I just found out today that there is an ongoing essay contest and the subject is breastfeeding. I thought it might be a good topic for a blog also. I’ve been breastfeeding for some time now and I can say that breastfeeding really is a commitment moms make to ensure the health of their child….
