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BANABA HERBAL MEDICINE

2012-08-30T22:12:00.001-07:00

BANABA HERBAL MEDICINE

Scientific name: Lagerstroemia speciosa,

- Banaba leaf is known to provide health benefits to people suffering from high cholesterol, digestive problems, kidney inflammation. To prepare just boil in water for 15 minutes and drink like a tea 3 times a day.

DRIED BANABA LEAVES

FRESH BANABA LEAVES

BANABA TEA

BANABA TREE WITH FLOWER

DRIED BANABA LEAVES

MALUNGGAY - Moringa Oleifera

2012-08-30T21:44:00.001-07:00

MALUNGGAY - Moringa Oleifera,

- highly nutritious herb used as herbal medicine to treat various skin disorders, hypertension and various deseases. Its leaf can be cook as vegetables and said to help prevent or even cure intestine cancer.

SAMBONG LEAVES HEALTH BENEFITS

2012-08-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

SAMBONG

(scientific name: Blumea balsamifera)

– Sambong is a shrub that grows in tropical climates valued in herbal medicine for its health benefits. The leaf of a sambong boiled in water for 10 minutes are known to cure “HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE” fever, arthritis and rheumatism just drink it like a tea 3 times a day.

May ICC Sticker naba ang Helmet Mo?

2012-08-29T17:16:00.002-07:00

2012-05-03T11:20:00.002-07:00

HERBAL MEDICINES FOR COUGH AND COLDS THAT YOU CAN GET FROM YOUR OWN BACKYARD

1. GINGER, CALAMONDIN/CALAMANSI, TAMARIND

Ginger / Luya

Tamarind / Sampalok

Calamondin / Calamansi

How to prepare:

Boil two pieces of ginger in a two glasses of water in 15-20 minutes just like a Salabat or Ginger Tea. Use strainer to get the juice of the ripe tamarind. Put it together with the boiling water with ginger. Add extract of 2-3 pieces of calamondin or calamansi. Add a sugar or honey. Drink it every 4 hours everyday until you feel better.

2. GUMAMELA FLOWER

Gumamela

A tea made out of a gumamela flower is a good drink for those who have colds or runny nose it will help them recover fast. A grounded leaves or flower of gumamela can be put directly at the top of your boils ( pigsa) if you have one, it will speed up the healing process of your boils (pigsa).

3. SAMBONG

Sambong

Its leaves can be prepared as a tea drink . It is a good expectorant .

domino: Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)

2012-05-02T13:23:00.001-07:00

domino: Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)

internet cafe setup & Networking Installation

2011-02-02T05:35:00.000-08:00

Networking/ LAN Installation /Computer Repair

Maintenance & Internet Cafe Set-up

Home Service

DROWNING

2009-12-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

Near-Drowning

Near-drowning is when a person is in danger of drowning.

A toddler can drown in as little as 2 inches of water in a bathtub, sink, etc. Toilet bowls are unsafe, too, if a small child falls into one head-first.

Signs & Symptoms

A person is in the water with signs of distress. He or she can't stay above water, swims unevenly, signals for help, etc.

Blue lips or ears. The skin is cold and pale.

Bloated abdomen. Vomiting. Choking.

Confusion. Lethargy.

The person does not respond or can't breathe.

Causes

Not being able to swim. Being in water too deep and too rough for one's ability to swim.

Water sport and other accidents. Not following water safety rules. Not wearing a life preserver, etc. Unsupervised swimming.

Falling through ice while fishing, skating, etc.

Injury or problems that occur while swimming, boating, etc. Examples are leg or stomach cramps, fatigue, and alcohol or drug use. A heart attack, stroke, seizure, and a marine animal bite or sting may have occurred.

Treatment

Immediate medical care is needed for near-drowning.

Self-Care / First Aid

First Aid for Near-Drowning

Shout for help! Send someone to call 9-1-1!

If it is safe and possible, try to reach the person. Use a long pole, rope, life preserver, etc. Then pull him or her to safety.

Did the person fall through ice? Try a human chain rescue to safely reach the person, but stay as far away from cracked ice as you can.

If you must swim to the person, be sure you are strong and capable enough. Take a flotation device with you. Approach the person from behind in a calm manner. Grab a piece of the person's clothing. Or, cup one hand under the person's chin.

When getting the person out of the water, support the head and neck. (Suspect a neck injury, especially with diving or water sports.)

Check for a response. Give Rescue Breaths and CPR, as needed. If you suspect a spinal injury, use jaw thrust instead of chin-lift for rescue breaths.

Once out of the water, keep checking the person for a response. Give first aid, as needed.

Put the person in the Recovery Position. Immobilize the person as much as possible. If the person is vomiting, clear his or her mouth of it.

Remove cold, wet clothes. Cover the person with a blanket, etc.

Prevention

For Adults

Learn to swim. Never swim alone at the beach or in a swimming pool. A lifeguard or other adult swimmer should be nearby in case you suffer a leg cramp or other problem.

Wear a personal floatation device when you are on a boat, when you fish, etc.

Check the depth of the water before diving in. It should be at least 9 feet deep. Never dive into an above-ground pool.

Do not use a hot tub or jacuzzi if you've had any alcoholic drinks. You could fall asleep, slip under the surface, and drown.

Take CPR and water safety courses.

For Children

Never leave an infant or child alone in any type of bathtub. Supervise young children in the bathroom.

Never leave a child alone near water, swimming pools, etc. Lock gates to keep children from getting near swimming pools.

Have a phone near outdoor pools, etc.

Teach children to swim. Tell them not to swim alone and not to swim too far from shore without a lifeguard or other adult swimmer.

Put a personal floatation device on each child when near the water or on a boat.

Tell children to check the depth of water before diving in. It should be at least 9 feet deep.

Do not allow children to go on untested ice.

Take CPR and water safety courses.

Emergency First Aid for Animal Bites

2009-12-17T02:10:00.000-08:00

First Aid for Animal and Insect Bites
Emergency Conditions

For Bites

Signs & Symptoms

Swelling. Redness. Pain. Itching.

Bleeding.

Tissue loss, if the wound is severe.

Skin rash. With Lyme disease, a red bull's eye rash with a white center around the bite occurs. Fatigue, fever, and joint pain may also occur.

Lockjaw. This is a painful, persistent stiffness of the jaw due to a toxin. Tetanus shots can prevent this.

Allergic reaction, such as with insect bites.

Causes

Dog, cat, and human bites are the most common animal bites in the U.S.

Black widow and brown recluse spider bites can cause severe reactions.

Deer tick bites can cause Lyme disease, a bacterial infection.

Less common, but more dangerous, are bites from skunks, raccoons, bats, and other animals that live in the wild. These animals can have rabies. This is a serious viral infection. It can be fatal. Most house pets are vaccinated for rabies. It's unlikely they carry the virus.

Mosquito bites can cause West Nile virus if the mosquito is infected with it.

Snake bites can be fatal if the bite is from a poisonous snake (e.g., rattlesnakes, cotton mouths, copperheads, and coral snakes).

Shark bites are a potential problem when swimming in shark-infested waters.

Treatment

Self-care can be used for dog and cat bites that cause scratches on the skin and for insect bites that do not cause a severe allergic reaction.

All human bites that break the skin should be checked by a doctor due to the high risk for infection.

A series of rabies shots can prevent the spread of rabies to humans. The shots should begin soon after a bite from an infected animal. Antivenom can be given for poisonous snake bites at emergency medical facilities. It should be given within 4 hours of the bite.

For Stings

Signs & Symptoms

Quick, sharp pain.

Swelling, itching, and redness at the sting site. These can occur beyond the sting site.

Raised bump (with or without pus).

Treatment

Self-care treats mild reactions to stings.

A severe allergic reaction needs immediate care. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction usually happen soon after or within an hour of the sting.

Persons with a severe allergic reaction to a sting in the past should carry an emergency kit, prescribed by a doctor. A medical alert tag should be worn to let others know of the allergy. Persons who have had severe reactions to bee or wasp stings should ask their doctors about allergy shots.

Self-Care / First Aid

For Poisonous Snake Bites Before Medical Care

Carefully move the person away from the snake. Calm the person. Have him or her rest. Moving about can help spread the venom.

Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the limb of the bite site level with the heart (or just below this). Apply a splint to the limb of the bite site to keep it from moving.

Being careful, note, if you can, the shape of the snakes eyes, pupils, and head, the colors it is, and if it has rattles.

Don't try to kill the snake, cut the fang mark, or suck out the venom.

Don't apply a tourniquet, a bandage, or ice to the bite.

For Non-Poisonous Snake Bites

Gently wash the site with soap and water.

Treat the bite as a minor wound.

If you notice signs of an infection, call your doctor.

For Poisonous Spider Bites Until Emergency Care Arrives

Perform rescue breathing, if needed.

If you can, keep the bitten area lower than the level of the heart.

Calm the person and keep him or her warm.

Gently clean the site of the bite with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.

Put an ice pack over the bite site for pain relief.

If you can, catch the spider in a closed container to show what kind it is.

For Poisonous Spider and Scorpion Bites Before Medical Care

Do rescue breathing, if needed.

If you can, keep the bitten area lower than the level of the heart.

Calm the victim and keep him or her warm.

Gently clean the site of the bite with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.

Put an ice pack over the bite site to relieve pain.

If you can, catch the spider in a closed container to show the doctor.

Get emergency care!

For Human Bites Before Medical Care

Wash the wound area with soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Don't scrub hard. Rinse with running water or with an antiseptic solution, such as Betadine.

Cover the wound area with sterile gauze. Tape only the ends of the gauze in place. Then get medical care.

For Deer Tick Bites

Remove any ticks found on the skin. Use tweezers to grasp the tick(s) as close to the skin as you can. Firmly, but gently begin rotating the head part in a counterclockwise manner until the whole headpiece comes out. Or, pull gently and carefully in a steady upward motion at the point where the tick's mouthpart enters the skin. Try not to crush the tick. The secretions released may spread disease.

After you remove the ticks, wash the wound area and your hands with soap and water. Apply rubbing alcohol to help disinfect the area.

Use an ice pack over the bite area to relieve pain.

Save one tick in a closed jar with rubbing alcohol to show the doctor.

For Dog and Cat Bites

Wash the bite area right away with soap and warm water for 5 minutes. If the bite is deep, flush the wound with water for 10 minutes. Dry the wound with a clean towel. Then get medical care.

If the wound is swollen, apply ice wrapped in a towel for 10 minutes.

Get a tetanus shot, if needed.

If the bite hurts, take an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for pain.

Report the incident to the animal control department. If a pet's immunizations are not current, arrange with the animal control department for the pet to be observed for the next 10 days to check for rabies.

Observe the wound for a few days. Look for signs of infection. Often, cat bite wounds need an antibiotic.

For a Stingray Bite

Remove the person from the water.

Apply a local pressure bandage for a wound that bleeds a lot.

Immerse the wound area in hot water for 30 to 90 minutes. Make sure the water is not hot enough to burn the skin.

Scrub the wound area well with soap and water.

Unless the wound is a slight one in only one limb, get medical help right away.

For Stings from Jellyfish or Sea Nettles, etc.

Remove the person from the water. Don't touch the sting area with bare hands.

Rinse the sting area with salt (not fresh) water right away. Don't put ice on the skin. If you can, put vinegar or rubbing alcohol on the area several times for 30 or more minutes until the pain is relieved.

Apply dry or moist heat to the sting area until the pain subsides. You can mix one part ammonia with 3 parts salt water and apply this to the sting area.

Wear gloves when you remove stingers. Use a towel to wipe the stingers or the tentacles off. Use tweezers to lift large tentacles. Don't scrape or rub them.

To relieve itching, apply OTC calamine lotion or 1% hydrocortisone cream to the affected area as directed on the label.

Contact your doctor for any signs of infection.

Motorcycle Safety Riding Tips

2009-12-16T13:31:00.000-08:00

1. Use your brain / Look and think - Look for cars pulling away from the curb running stop sign or making a left turn in front of you.

2. Anticipate / be prepared all the time - since you are riding your motorcycle which only happens to have two wheels, accident is always sure to come.

3. Get that training - Do not purchase a motorcycle without training first.

4. Skin is good - Get armored riding gear or wear protective gear all the time.

5. Wear proper boots - No tennis shoes, sandals or hiking boots. Shoe laces can get tangled in the brake or shifter levers, then you cant put your foot down, then you fall down.

6. Use your mirror and look over your shoulder when changing lane all the time.

7. Your Motorcycle STAND, is it up? Some bikes will cut the engine off if you try to ride with the kick stand down. If yours does not, check it before you take off, then check again.

8. Take care of your bike and it will take care of you. Wash it, Inspect it, Check its oil level and tire pressure.

T = Tires and wheels
C = Controls
L = Light and switches
O = Oil and fuel
C = Chain and chassis
K = Kick and side stand

- always do the following and you'll be safe riding your new bike.

9. Not in the middle - Ride in the right or left side of your lane - The middle of the the lane has oil grease and slippery stuff that decreases your bikes stopping power.

10. Stay in your lane your live longer - When riding the twisty roads, don't cross the double yellow lines.

11. Stay in gear until the car coming behind you stops, keep your bike in first gear and watch in your mirrors, if the car doesn't stop in time, you get out of the way.

12. Relax your arm - Do not ride with your arms stiff, set comfortably in the seat move forward in the seat and relax your arms.

13. Brakes - When slowing or stopping use both brakes. It can stop you in 1/3rd the distance, than just using your rear brakes.

14. Drive like the cars don't see you, because they usually don't.

15. When riding through heavy traffic, cover your front brake with a finger or two, when needed, squeeze gently.

16. Drinking and driving a car is stupid and dangerous. Drinking and driving a motorcycle is very stupid and more dangerous. Do not be very stupid and more dangerous.

17. There is nothing like experience - Ride often to keep your confidence and skill level up. The more you ride in all kinds of weather and road conditions, the better feel you will have for controlling your machine.

18. Don't be a hot dog or show off - Know your limits or your certainly going to find out .

Lets be safe out there, so we can enjoy more of riding our bike...I hope this Tips will help you guys who are planning to have a motorcycle. Knowledge is power and prevention is better than cure, don't ride your bike if your are not yet properly equip and ready. Most of the accidents happen in the roads nvolves motorcycle and a driver who know nothing about defensive driving.

WHAT TO DO IN A FIRE

2009-12-16T10:28:00.000-08:00

Fire drills are a big part of being safe in school: They prepare you for what you need to do in case of a fire. But what if there was a fire where you live? Would you know what to do? Talking about fires can be scary because no one likes to think about people getting hurt or their things getting burned. But you can feel less worried if you are prepared.

It's a good ideas for families to talk about what they would do to escape a fire. Different families will have different strategies. Some kids live in one-story houses and other kids live in tall buildings. You'll want to talk about escape plans and escape routes, so let's start there.

Know Your Way Out

An escape plan can help every member of a family get out of a burning house. The idea is to get outside quickly and safely. Smoke from a fire can make it hard to see where things are, so it's important to learn and remember the different ways out of your home. How many exits are there? How do you get to them from your room? It's a good idea to have your family draw a map of the escape plan.

It's possible one way out could be blocked by fire or smoke, so you'll want to know where other ones are. And if you live in an apartment building, you'll want to know the best way to the stairwell or other emergency exits.

Safety Steps

If you're in a room with the door closed when the fire breaks out, you need to take a few extra steps:

Check to see if there's heat or smoke coming in the cracks around the door. (You're checking to see if there's fire on the other side.)
If you see smoke coming under the door — don't open the door!
If you don't see smoke — touch the door. If the door is hot or very warm — don't open the door!
If you don't see smoke — and the door is not hot — then use your fingers to lightly touch the doorknob. If the doorknob is hot or very warm — don't open the door!

If the doorknob feels cool, and you can't see any smoke around the door, you can open the door very carefully and slowly. When you open the door, if you feel a burst of heat, or smoke pours into the room, quickly shut the door and make sure it is really closed. If there's no smoke or heat when you open the door, go toward your escape route exit.

Stay Low

If you can see smoke in the house, stay low to the ground as you make your way to the exit. In a fire, smoke and poisonous air hurt more people than the actual flames do. You'll breathe less smoke if you stay close to the ground. Smoke naturally rises, so if there is smoke while you're using your escape route, staying low means you can crawl under most of it. You can drop to the floor and crawl on your hands and knees below the smoke.

Exiting through a door that leads outside should be your first choice as an escape route, but also ask your parents about windows and if they would be possible escape routes. Even windows on a higher floor could be safe escape routes if you had help, like from a firefighter or another adult.

Ask your parents to teach you how to unlock the windows, open them, and remove the screen, if needed. Make sure you only do this in an emergency! Lots of kids are injured because they fall out of windows.

Sometimes, families even have collapsible rescue ladders that can be used to escape from upper floors of a house. If you have one, ask your mom or dad to show you how it works.

In addition to planning your escape routes, you'll also want to know where family members will meet outside. This is helpful because then everyone shows up in one place and you'll know that everyone is safe. You might choose the front porch of a neighbor's house or some other nearby spot.

It's normal to worry about your pets or a favorite toy, but if there is a fire, you have to leave them behind. The most important thing is that you get out safely. It's also important to know that you shouldn't stay in the house any longer than you must — not even to call 911. Someone else can make that call from outside. Once you're out, do not go back in for anything — even pets. You can tell the fire rescue people about any pets that were left behind and they may be able to help.

What if You Can't Get Out Right Away?

If you can't get out fast, because fire or smoke is blocking an escape route, you'll want to yell for help. You can do this from an open window or call 911 if you have a phone with you.

Even if you're scared, never hide under the bed or in a closet. Then, firefighters will have a hard time finding you. Know that firefighters or other adults will be looking for you to help you out safely. The sooner they find you, the sooner you both can get out.

In the meanwhile, keep heat and smoke from getting through the door by blocking the cracks around the door with sheets, blankets, and/or clothing. If there is a window in the room that is not possible to escape from, open it wide and stand in front of it. If you can grab a piece of clothing or a towel, place it over your mouth to keep from breathing in the smoke. This works even better if you wet the cloth first.

Home Drills

It's great to talk about emergency plans, but it's even better if you practice them, like the fire drills you have at school. Having a fire drill at home gives everyone a chance to see how they would react in a real emergency. You can see how quickly and safely everyone can get out of the house. Your family should practice this drill twice a year, every year. It's also a good time to remind your parents to change the batteries in the smoke alarms.

If Your Clothes Catch Fire

A person's clothes could catch fire during a fire or by accident, like if you step too close to a candle. If this happens, don't run! Instead, stop, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll. This will cut off the air and put out the flames. An easy way to remember this is: Stop, Drop, and Roll!

Preventing Fires

Every year, kids of all ages start over 35,000 fires that hurt people and damage property. You can do your part to prevent fires by never playing with matches, lighters, and other fire sources. Also stay away from fireplaces, candles, and stoves. By following this advice, you'll be doing important work — preventing fires in the first place!

Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)

2009-12-16T09:16:00.000-08:00

These is the list of the ten (10) medicinal plants that the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) through its "Traditional Health Program" have endorsed. All ten (10) herbs have been thoroughly tested and have been clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment of various aliments:

1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) - also known as "bayabas-bayabasan" and "ringworm bush" in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal
infections.

2. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) - known as "bitter gourd" or "bitter melon" in English, it most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent patients.

3. Bawang (Allium sativum) - popularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.

4. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "guava" in English. It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.

5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - known in English as the "5-leaved chaste tree". It's main use is for the relief of coughs and asthma.

6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.

7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.

8. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of this shrub has high fluoride content.

9. Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) - It is effective in fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times day).

10. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area.

Tips on Handling Medicinal Plants / Herbs:

• If possible, buy herbs that are grown organically - without pesticides.

• Medicinal parts of plants are best harvested on sunny mornings. Avoid picking leaves, fruits or nuts during and after heavy rainfall.

• Leaves, fruits, flowers or nuts must be mature before harvesting. Less medicinal substances are found on young parts.

• After harvesting, if drying is required, it is advisable to dry the plant parts either in the oven or air-dried on screens above ground and never on concrete floors.

• Store plant parts in sealed plastic bags or brown bottles in a cool dry place without sunlight preferably with a moisture absorbent material like charcoal. Leaves and other plant parts that are prepared properly, well-dried and stored can be used up to six months.

Tips on Preparation for Intake of Herbal Medicines:

• Use only half the dosage prescribed for fresh parts like leaves when using dried parts.

• Do not use stainless steel utensils when boiling decoctions. Only use earthen, enamelled, glass or alike utensils.

• As a rule of thumb, when boiling leaves and other plant parts, do not cover the pot, and boil in low flame.

• Decoctions loose potency after some time. Dispose of decoctions after one day. To keep fresh during the day, keep lukewarm in a flask or thermos.

• Always consult with a doctor if symptoms persist or if any sign of allergic reaction develops.

10 Herbal Medicines Approved By Department of Health

2009-12-16T09:14:00.000-08:00

Herbal Medicines

2009-12-16T09:07:00.000-08:00

How to speed up your Computer

2009-07-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Do you know that you can add
speed to your PC by doing this
few steps I learned from the internet?

first: click start...
then run...
then type regedit...
expand hkey classes root...
expand systemfile association..
expand avi...
click shellex...
then delete the default value...

Second: expand the hkey current user...
expand the control panel...
click desktop...
double click the menu delay...
then set to zero...
start your computer...
Third: click start...
click run...
type msconfig...
then adjust the startup...
and services....
then start your computer...