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Tagged! "7 Random Things About Myself"

Thanks to Christine of Humble Pen for this tag, sorry it took me so long to get this done as I was always interrupted at work and at home. (I am usually squeamish about revealing things about myself but I'll be brave this time, be a sport and let my followers in .)

How the game works:

*Link to the person that tagged you (just did that)
*Post the rules on your blog
*Share seven interesting things about yourself
*Tag seven people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs ... people you would like to know more.
*Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.

So here goes:


1.I almost died in a car accident when I was 2 years old. My family was hit by a drunk driver on our way home from Hedemuenden to Bonn-Bad Godesberg. My father and grandmother died then. My mother and I survived. She was in coma for 21days and I for 3. Thank God we got out of it alive. But it's been hard on my mom all the years after that accident.


2. (Pun intended) I obeyed the commandment : "Love thy neighbor" when I fell in love with our "next-door neighbor" (and married him!), after much searching and being in love with love itself. My hubby is my closest friend, my enemy (we bicker everyday), my confidante, my knight-in-rusted-shining-armor all rolled into one.

3. I love Kimchi, yes, that staple food from Korea. It's so pungent and spicy. There isn't a month that I don't crave for it. But I heard it's good for health, so I just enjoy it!

4. I daydreamed a lot as an adolescent. The daydreams I had were that... I led a diva's life, so internationally popular despite being from the Philippines. Someone who was a great singer and a great actress. and so popular, socially welcome, a missing member of royalty (like princess diaries). Come to think of it... that would be Lea Salonga and Kris Aquino now. Two of my favorites. I really had those daydreams back then to comfort me during my bad moments. Part of it they inspired me in writing stories that were "honestly" crappy, but these daydreams materialized in real life to people I don't know personally.


5. I am not a sociably mature person. Basically I'm just shy and reserved. I only get out of my shell when I feel I need to say something,which rarely happens. Why so? I grew up on constantly watching tv shows and movies, trying to learn socially from them. ( I know, my social life is so bad!) then years later I realized I picked the wrong kind of people to emulate. Anyways, I'm learning.


6.I think I am an unusual mom. Anyone might cringe to see me and my kids together. I am my four young boys' "elder sister" not because I look young, but I act silly when I'm with them. I just wonder why. During light moments, it's been a habit of mine to argue with them or to engage in an immature conversation punctuated with their kid language. I must be getting old backwards ;-) But there's the fifth member of the family whom we need to set a good example for.


7. I am a survivor and an overcomer. I have survived the bad times in my life - of which I have yet to divulge. I have overcome all these by the power of what I think/say and my faith in God.

So, now it's time to tag 7 others:

Ruan's Corner
Daystar Shine On Me
Musings of a Vicks Inhaling Man
The Life of An Everyday BBW
The Wise (*Young*) Mommy
Makoy's Take On The Art

God bless!

Removing Gallstones Naturally

REMOVING GALLSTONES NATURALLY...??? By: Dr.Lai Chiu Nan It has worked for many. If it works for you please pass on the good news. Chiu Nan is not charging for it, so we should make it free for everyone. Your reward is when someone, through your word of mouth, benefits from the regime. Gallstones may not be everyone's concern. But they should be because we all have them. Moreover, gallstones may l ead to cancer. "Cancer is never the first illness," Chiu Nan points out. "Usually, there are a lot of other problems leading to cancer. In my research in China , I came across some materials which say that people with cancer usually have stones. We all have gallstones. It's a matter of big or small, many or few. One of the symptoms of gallstones is a feeling of bloatedness after a heavy meal. You feel like you can't digest the food. If it gets more serious, you feel pain in the liver area." So if you think you have gallstones, Chiu Nan offers the following method to remove them naturally. The treatment is also good for those with a weak liver, because the liver and gallbladder are closely linked. Regimen: 1. For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally. 2. On the sixth day, take no dinner. 3. At 6 PM, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water. 4. At 8 PM, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts. 5. At 10 PM, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage. PS. 1cup=250ml, ? cup lemon juice=3 lemons (aprox.) The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools. "Usually they float," Chiu Nan notes. "You might want to count them. I have had people who passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many." "Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some. It's always good to give your gall bladder a clean-up now and then. Now you know!!!!

Natural Remedies Of Ginger

Ginger is a great  home remedy for alleviating arthritis, headaches, rheumatism and sore throat, among a few.

Arthritis
• Mix 6 tsp of ginger powder with 6 tsp of caraway seeds and 3 tsp of black pepper. ½ tsp of this mixture taken twice a day is beneficial.

Cough, cold
• Mix ½ tsp of ginger powder with ½ tsp of turmeric and 1 tbsp of honey. Take twice a day.
• Take 1 tsp of ginger juice mixed with 1 tsp honey 2–3 times a day.
• Boil 1 tbsp chopped ginger in 1 cup water. Strain and add sugar or honey. Drink warm.

Loss of appetite
• Put 5 tbsp of chopped, fresh ginger in a glass jar. Cover ginger with lemon juice; add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of cumin seeds. Put jar in the sun for 2 days in summer, or 3–5 days in winter. Eat ½ tsp before meals.

Nausea, flatulence
• Mix ½ tsp of ginger juice, 1 tsp of lime-juice, 1 tsp of mint juice and 1 tbsp of honey. Take twice a day.

Stomach ache
• Boil 1 tsp of chopped ginger in 1 cup of water; add a pinch of salt and drink.

Väta disorders (Joint Pain, constipation, Nervous debility)
• Drink warm water mixed with ½ tsp of ginger powder and ½ tsp of turmeric.

(Source: Ayurveda For Home Remedies)

My July Top Ten Entrecard Droppers

Thanks to all my entrecard droppers this month of July. Hurray for your regular visits and making by blog rank higher in search results :)

 Special thanks goes to:





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Mutual Love
Bible Examples
Rambling Thoughts in SMK Serian
The Cooling Stream
Computer How To Guide
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Denford Magora's  zimbabwe Blog
Namz Crypt

Moisturising Qualities Of Milk

Milk takes good care of your skin. It is known to possess good cleansing properties; in fact, the name of some skincare products contain the word "milk" in them. Even Cleopatra during her time, was said to bathe in milk as part of her skincare regimen.


To use milk powder as a moisturizer: (Best to do this in the morning)Make a paste with milk powder and just the right amount of water. Gently massage all over your face and leave on for 1-2 minutes. Rinse gently, always be careful not to tug your skin.



To use fresh milk as a moisturizer: Dip a cotton ball in just enough milk to soak. Gently apply on you face and leave on for 1-2 minutes. Rinse gently and pat dry.

Important Health Tips

IMPORTANT HEALTH TIP:

Don't take your medicine with cold water.
Don't eat heavy meals after 5 pm
Drink more water in the morning, less at night.
Best sleeping time is 10 pm to 4 am.
Don't lie down immediately after taking meal.
Answer phone calls from left ear.
When phone's battery is low to last bar, don't answer the call because the radiation is 1000 times stronger.

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The Health Benefits Of Pomegranate

“A pomegranate a day keeps the cardiologist away” you can try and see the wonder.

EVERY SEED OF POMEGRANATE WHICH GOES IN YOUR STOMACH IS A SEED OF LIFE FOR YOUR HEART

Two things are full of benefits for the human being, lukewarm water and pomegranate. Pomegranate is a seasonal fruit so I tried an experiment with dried pomegranate seeds(DRY ANARDANA), prepared a decoction boiling the fistful of dried seeds in half litre of water for 10 minutes, squeezed the seeds, strained the decoction and advised those patients suffering from painful angina to use a glass of lukewarm decoction on an empty stomach in the morning, amazing result was observed, the decoction of dried pomegranate seeds worked like a magic, the feelings of tightness and heaviness of chest and the pain had gone,

It encouraged me to try more experiments on all types of cardiac patients so I tried other experiments on patients who were suffering from painful angina, coronary arterial blockage, cardiac ischemia (insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle) etc, waiting for a bypass surgery, the same lukewarm decoction was used empty stomach in the morning, the patients experienced quick relief in all symptoms including painful condition

In another case of coronary arterial blockage the patient started using half glass of fresh pomegranate juice everyday for one year, although all symptoms were completely relieved within a week but he continued taking it for a whole year, it completely reversed the plaque build-up and unblocked his arteries to normal, the angiography report confirmed the evidence, thus decoction of dried pomegranate seeds, fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning proved to be a miracle cure for cardiac patients,

But the lukewarm dried seeds decoction proved to be more effective compared to eating a whole pomegranate or fresh pomegranate juice, use of pomegranate in any way has demonstrated even more dramatic effects as blood thinner, pain killing properties for cardiac patients, lowers LDL (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol) and raises the HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good cholesterol) , there are more than 50 different types of heart diseases the most common being coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the number one killer of both women and men in some countries, and there has been no medicinal cure for this disease, many cardiac patients have reversed their heart diseases on my advice using one glass of lukewarm decoction of pomegranate dried seeds, half glass of fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning, it was the very first real breakthrough in the history of cardiology to successfully treat the cardiac diseases by a fruit, The more super foods to obtain the even faster results for cardiac patients which are most promising curative and protective agents like fresh raisins, quince, guava, prunes (dried plums), natural vinegar, mixture of grape fruit juice and honey in the morning (empty stomach), basil leaves, chicory leaves, powder of oregano leaves and rock salt in equal quantity (in case the patient is not hypertensive) and sesame oil as cooking oil for cardiac patients.

It is regretted to say that treating the heart patients and bypass surgery has become far more profitable business around the world which has failed to help avert life threatening heart attacks and life time cardiac complications resulting in almost paralyzed life. A regular use of pomegranate in any way ensures a healthy cardiac life, thinning your blood, dissolving the blood clots and obstruction inside the coronary arteries, maintains an optimal blood flow, supports a healthy blood pressure, prevents and reverses atherosclerosis. (Thickening of the internal lining of the blood vessels) from whatever I experienced and observed in last several years, I can say: 

Courtesy: Dr Syed Zair Hussain Rizvi

How Your Emotions Affect Your Health

Negative Emotions Creation Cycle ( The reductive and destructive cycle of the five elements)

Why Moringa Is Good For You

Most parents tell their children to eat as much green, leafy vegetable as they can because it will make them healthy. Not all parents, however, really know why green, leafy vegetables are beneficial for a person’s health. The simple explanation for this is that vegetables contain a lot of nutrients and vitamins that the body needs to fight against infections or diseases. These components are also important for boosting a person’s energy level to enable him or her to do tasks without getting tired or fatigued easily. Vegetables, unlike meat, are simply eliminated from a person’s body after its nutrients are extracted and does not cause any build-up of harmful substances such as cholesterol. Since it cannot be digested by a person’s system, its by-products also help in cleansing a person’s digestive tract. Among the different green, leafy vegetables, however, there is one that specially stands out above the rest. It is scientifically called Moringa oleifera or in common terms the drumstick tree, horseradish tree, malunggay in the Philippines, or sijan in India.

A lot of researchers who have spent some time studying about the health benefits of Moringa label the plant as the miracle tree. Most people who use this vegetable as part of their daily consumption are usually those who are in the lower socio-economic status, thus, it has also earned the label “poor man’s food.” The Moringa tree is easy to cultivate and easily grows even in areas that do not have much water for plant sustenance. This is why even in countries such as Senegal in West Africa where malnutrition and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are widespread, it can be accessed by a lot of people as a source of nutritional supplements. It is also fast-growing and drought-resistant, thus, can be utilized immediately if needed and sustainable for a longer period of time.

Most sources indicate that the Moringa tree contains vitamin C which is seven times more than the amount found in oranges, has four times calcium content and twice more protein amount than milk, four time the amount of vitamin A than in carrots, and three times the potassium-content of bananas. One study conducted in the Philippines has proven that malunggay, the Filipino name of Moringa, when consumed daily by malnourished children, can solve most of the malnutrition problem in the country. Aside from these components, Moringa is also known to contain a lot of iron, beta-carotene, and anti-oxidant. Another study has discovered that Moringa can help poor women during their pregnancy and their babies remain healthy by providing most of the nutrients needed for their growth and by increasing the milk production of the mothers during lactation. Aside from these, the plant can also be used to treat or relieve infections, inflammations, arthritis pain, diabetes, and cancer. It is also said to be an effective skin antiseptic and good for stabilizing blood pressure. It has a soothing effect that it is also used by native people as a treatment for anxiety.

What makes this miracle tree and vegetable really wonderful is its affordability and accessibility. Unlike most medicine or treatments, it can be utilized even by those who have financial limitations to prevent or cure illnesses. In countries like India and Philippines, the government already includes in their programs the inclusion of growing these trees especially in rural areas to be consumed by the people. They have also provided campaigns to educate the people about the nutritional benefits of the Moringa and various ways of cooking it and using it as treatment. Now, because of this tree, even the poorest of the poor can be healthy and free from ailments. The provision of this highly beneficial plant, especially among financially-challenged people, is almost like divine intervention which is probably why it is indeed a miracle tree.

Different Types Of Diet

Ever wonder how many kinds of diet are out there? There are indeed plenty, even I myself am surprised. The only diet I've ever tried so far is the Cabbage Soup Diet, which did work for me at that time, as it speeded up my metabolism. For now I am not on any type of diet as I've attempted to but failed. I wonder why yet I'm thinking it must be my age that is the difference this time. My guess is that there is a certain diet that may work or not work well anymore so it's best to see a doctor first.

What diets have you tried before? Please share...

1) Jennifer Hudson Diet -
2) Dash Diet Guidelines -
3) Dr. Oz 10 Day Diet -
4) Simple Menu Heart Healthy Diet -
5) Vegan Diet Foods List -
1) HCG Diet -
2) Low Carb Diet -
3) Diabetics Diet -
4) Cabbage Soup Diet -
5) Baby Food Diet -
6) Mediterranean Diet -
7) Gluten Free Diet -
8) Detox Diet -
9) Raw Food Diet -
10) Acai Diet -
11) Three Day Diet -
12) Lemonade Diet -
13) Vegetarian Diet -
14) Blood Type Diet -
15) Special K Diet -
16) High Protein Diet -
17) Cookie Diet -
18) Low Calorie Diet -
19) Alkaline Diet -
20) Paleo Diet -
21) Grapefruit Diet -
22) Atkins Diet -
23) Liquid Diet -
24) Low Fat Diet -
25) South Beach Diet - 409 words
26) Macrobiotic Diet - 381 words

Facebook Finds: Reflexology Chart

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Eat Yogurt For Good Health

More and more people these days are making dietary and lifestyle changes to improve their health and help ensure their good health in the future.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Americans usually take in more calories than they need and still not meeting the recommended intakes for a number of nutrients.



Thus people need to choose meals and snacks that are high in nutrients, but low to moderate in calories. Americans seem to be catching on; according to a reliable survey, 73 percent of consumers are buying more nutritious and wholesome foods and beverages-such as yogurt-than in the past. Thanks too for the recommendation of health experts and the promotion of popular health buffs in the movie industry.
Yogurt is the basic ingredient in smoothies - which is popularized by weight watchers and health -conscious people. There are plenty of healthy and yummy smoothie recipes to choose from with consideration for every dietary need of each individual with Type A diabetes, hypertension, for instance. Yogurt is also said to be a quick cure for yeast infection in women.

From calcium and protein to active cultures and nutrients for growth, these seven benefits give the body an advantage today for tomorrow. Eating yogurt daily helps consumers:

1. Be Fit: Yogurt contains calcium, which can help with weight management.

2. Be Vital: Yogurt is a good source of protein for muscle maintenance.

3. Be Comfortable: Yogurt has active cultures that help milk digestion.

4. Be Strong: Yogurt has calcium, essential for strong bones.

5. Be Nourished: Yogurt contains important nutrients for children’s growth.

6. Be Proactive: Yogurt provides friendly bacteria for your digestive tract.

7. Be Happy: Yogurt is a great-tasting and satisfying part of your healthy diet.

Each day, it’s possible to enjoy all of these benefits by eating yogurt. Look for the label that says "with live cultures" So get into the healthy habit of consuming yogurt daily.

Health Benefits Of A Detox

There are times your your body shows some signs that you have built up toxins. These toxins can affect your whole body fitness and health. Also, you feel sluggish and feel stressful. Your body may experience continuous aching, diarrhea, constipation, and feeling of clumsiness. Rapid weight gain and the incapacity to lose the excess weight can also be signs of having toxins in the body.

Moreover, the toxins found in the body are found and stored on your fat cells. For most people who are taking the usual American diet of processed foods and quick meals, a person may consume 70 trillion garbage cans for each cell. In detoxing your body and cleaning that unwanted garbage in your cells, you should pay attention on your elimination organs.

There are particular organs in your body that deal on cell waste management. These organs play a major role in the detoxing process for a fit and healthy body.


1. Your liver is the organ that recycles the unwanted chemicals in the body. It sorts out the toxins and places them to the organ for elimination during the process of circulation. The principal elimination organs will back up the liver on where these toxins will be stored and then eliminated.

2. The lymph glands also play an important role in eliminating the toxins. A network of tubing brings out the excess waste of the cells from the body and to the final eliminating organs. The appendix, thymus, tonsil, and spleens are major lymphatic glands that help the major organs of the body in cleansing and detoxing.

3. The kidneys help in the water management of the body. They are the ones that keep the good chemistry of the blood alkaline by eliminating the dissolved acid waste. You can help your kidney to function very well by drinking plenty of water. It is much better if you drink fresh alkaline juices and purified water. You may take ½ ounce of alkaline everyday to see positive results on your body weight.

4. The lungs are the organs that keep the blood air purified. They allow the oxygen to go directly to the bloodstream. It is also responsible in removing waste gases that are found in every cell of the body. Deep breathing and fresh air is very helpful in keeping the lungs healthy and free from toxins. If you are in the urban area, it is recommended that you find an oxygen rich area where you can perform deep breathing.

5. The colon is a solid waste management organ in your body. Medical practitioners have found many people that may have an 80-pound mucus and rubber like solid waste that are found on the walls of the colon. Detoxing and cleaning the colon can be a real tough thing to do. However, having a free waste colon can certainly provide you good benefits of having a clean and healthy body.

If you are experiencing some signs of detoxification, you may try doing a regular walking exercise. Exercise is a good key in having a fit and healthy body. Many diet doctors also suggest that you drink plenty of lemon water. This is an effective way of maintaining a very good circulation and can increase the rate of detoxification inside the body.

Calming Music After A Busy Day

After a hectic day - which my friends usually call "toxic" - it takes me a long time to relax especially at the end of the day. It may seem that most of the hours on that day has kept my mind and body working under pressure with all the appointments and errands, if you could imagine that. So towards the evening, to help me calm down, I tune in to my mp3 player and listen to sounds of nature - sounds of a nearby stream, birds chirping, ocean waves and like this one below, sounds of the Amazon Rainforest.

Have a blessed evening, friends ;)