Health and Fitness Corner

How can I donate for Typhoon Yolanda Victims?

2013-11-14T14:52:00.000+08:00

· Philippine Red Cross provides disaster management, safety and volunteer services when typhoons hit the region; its staff and volunteers have disseminated early warning messages and safety tips while supporting pre-emptive evacuations during the current conditions. Donate to the Philippine Red Cross here.

· Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) provides disaster assessment and spearheads recovery efforts in the Philippines. To donate directly to their account:

· Account Name : NDRRMC Donated Funds
Account Numbers: 0435-021927-030 (Peso Account);
0435-021927-530 (US Dollar Account);
Swift Code : DBPHPHMM Account #36002016
Address: Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Camp Aguinaldo Branch,
PVAO Compound, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines 1110
Contact Person: Ms. Rufina A. Pascual
Contact Number: (632) 421-1920;911-5061 to 65 local 116

· Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) coordinates care and coverage for Philippine's poor. To donate directly to their account:

· Account No.: 3124-0055-81
Bank Branch Address: Land Bank of the Philippines, Batasan, Quezon City,
Philippines
Contact Person: Ms. Fe Catalina Ea
Contact No.: (632)931-8101 local 226; CP(632)918-628-1897

· AmeriCares responds to natural disasters around the world like the Colorado flooding and storms in Mexico. Donate to AmeriCares here .

· World Vision responds to relief efforts around the world with a focus on helping children.Donate to World Vision here.

· The Red Cross responds to approximately 70,000 disasters in the United States every year; the organization also provides relief efforts abroad. Donate to the Red Cross here.

Time Management and Fitness for Frequent Travelers

2013-05-10T10:05:00.002+08:00

No matter how well you do at establishing a healthy routine at home, travel can make a healthy lifestyle difficult. Research indicates that frequent travelers tend to have poorer overall health than those who stick closer to home. Furthermore, those who spend 20 or more days per month traveling have far higher obesity rates that those who travel for less than a week each month.

Fortunately, you can take steps to keep yourself healthy no matter how much you travel. All you need to make sure you get good exercise when traveling is a little advance preparation and some self-awareness.

Before you leave for any trip, do a little research about your destination. Learn what fitness amenities hotels in the area offer. If you are responsible for booking your own accommodations, pick a hotel that offers amenities that suit your fitness preferences. On my most recent vacation to Maui in Hawaii I was able to book a great hotel by simply researching on the Internet. I found a list of Maui hotels where I could scroll through and see which amenities offered were the best for my needs. Some hotels offer running trails for guests. Others have fitness sessions for guests or in-room yoga and fitness videos. If you belong to a health club, find out if you can gain access to a gym where you will be staying.

When packing, be sure to bring along loose, comfortable workout clothes. Also, take your water bottle along because staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of fitness. Finally, consider packing portable fitness equipment such as an exercise band that will help you get a powerful workout in limited time and space.

En route to your destination, be sure to get a little exercise in your seat. Doing basic in-flight exercises will help eliminate common discomforts such as stiffness, cramping and swelling. Simple ankle rolls, shoulder shrugs, knee lifts and side stretches will make a big difference on how you feel on arrival.

During your trip, be realistic about your personal fitness. You probably won’t get a chance to work out for an hour or more each day. You can, however, take advantage of the time you have to maximize your personal fitness. Little things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator will help burn calories and keep your metabolism up. If you have a particularly busy schedule, take advantage of short breaks between meetings to burn off a few calories with some sit ups, pushups, lunges and basic stretches in a restroom or secluded spot. By being mindful of your opportunities, you can succeed at maintaining your personal fitness wherever you go.

Would you choose water over coca cola?

2013-04-12T16:45:00.001+08:00

I would like to share this article to you guys. I just read this via facebook. And I think this is worth reading...

Very interesting indeed! Water or Coke? We all know that water is important but I’ve never seen it written down like this before.

WATER

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 30%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

And now for the properties of COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

For Your Info

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water or coke?

Tetra Pak RFR

2012-10-06T14:42:00.001+08:00

Event Details:

Tetra Pak RFR 2012

November 18, 2012

Bonifacio Global City (Venue: Block 32 parking lot area

(in front of the Honda cars showroom – between 28th Street Corner 9th Avenue))

3K / 5K / 10K / 21K

Organizer: HyperSports Philippines, Inc

Registration Fees:

21K – Php 800

10K – Php 700

5K – Php 600

3K – Php 500

Join the Tetra Pak RFR (Recycle. Feed. Run) event!

Registration Mechanics:

* To register, bring at least 2 (two) pieces of empty and clean Tetra Pak cartons for recycling, fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee.

* Bring 5(five) pieces of empty and clean Tetra Pak cartons for recycling to get a Php50 discount on the registration fee.

* HyperSports timing chip holders will get additional Php80 discount (HyperSports IPICO Timing Chip Holders may register at ROX only).

* For every Tetra Pak carton received during the registration, 1 (one) piece of milk in Tetra Pak carton (200ml or 250ml package size) will be donated to a chosen children’s foundation under the Tetra Pak Feed-a-Child Program.

Registration period is from October 1 to November 16, 2012.

For more info:

http://www.hypersports.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/HyperSportsPh/

www.tetrapak.com

Buy Ensure, Run For Free

2012-09-15T23:42:00.001+08:00

What: Ensure to Endure 2

When: October 21, 2012

Where: Bonifacio Global City

Categories: 3k, 5k, 10k, 15k

Registration sites:

Riovanna - Katipunan

Toby’s – MOA & Trinoma

Hello guys! Are you a runner? Then, why not join Ensure to Endure run for For FREE! All you have to do is to buy Ensure products from September 1 to October 19 then, show your receipt at any of the registration sites. Race is open to all ages but only adults 18 and up are qualified to place in the top finishers.

Purchase requirement per race category:

15K – 1 free registration for every P800 worth of Ensure products

10K - 1 free registration for every P700 worth of Ensure products

5K - 1 free registration for every P600 worth of Ensure products

3K - 1 free registration for every P500 worth of Ensure products

Singlet

Upon registration, your will get a race kit with your BIB number and a singlet. Cash prizes is to be given away to the top 3 finishers in each category. There is also a special prizes to be given to the top finishers ages 50 years old and up, for each category.

Like their Facebook fanpage: Ensure to Endure

Cold Fighter

2012-09-09T14:50:00.000+08:00

CHICKEN SOUP because it helps clear your clogged airways. Also, it has been called “Nature’s Penicillin” and has curative powers.

HOT AND SPICY FOOD, you can cook food that contains these ingredients to foods for extra zip because spicy sauces helps ease congestion.

FLUIDS, simply to keep you liquefied.

CITRUS FRUITS, can increase your vitamin C intake. You can drink orange juice, grapefruit and more fruits that contains vitamin C.

VITAMIN C SOURCE; potatoes, green pepper, strawberries and pineapple helps to cure cold. Those are your daily cold-fighting food arsenal because citrus fruits aren’t the only foods with high vitamin C.

GARLIC, act as an antioxidant and it destroy free-radicals, the active oxygen molecules that damage cells. The fragrant bulb contains a flavoring agent that called alliin that acts as a decongestant.

GINGER, it helps to treat the cough and fever. Some people find fresh ginger roots that helps to cure the cough and fever which accompany by colds and flu. You can make a ginger tea.

Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/foods-that-fight-common-cold/#ixzz25x7lZR7G

Erectile Dysfunction

2012-08-18T17:53:00.000+08:00

The following are home remedies of Erectile Dysfunction:

ü L Arginine will also be very effective for a man who experience erectile dysfunction. You can take this because it is one of the best herbal tonics.

ü The sign of arteries, maybe, is the cause of poor circulation. Take filament diet like fruits and vegetables because it flushes the toxin from the body. Gingko is a successful herb for the man who suffers sexual dysfunction. It makes the muscle smooth and enhances the blood flow in the man’s tool.

ü For curing the erectile dysfunction problems; eat salad along with onions and raw carrots because it provides stamina that helps to cure the erectile dysfunction of a man.

ü You can also take walnuts and honey in an equal proportion and mix them well. The mixture of walnuts and honey is to be taken half an hour after your daily meals with a glass of milk.

ü If you suffers from zinc deficit; there are more flat to sexual dysfunction. Zinc is one of the valuable mineral that helps you boost sexual desire and strenght. You should intake 15-30mg of zinc everyday along with a copper supplement.

ü If you are stress; it’s time for you to relax and live with a stress-free. You should stop smoking. Eat food that are less of carbohydrates. You should do at least 30 minutes exercise everyday. And avoid taking caffeine.

ü Lack of Vitamin A is also considered as the cause of erectile dysfunction. You should intake foods rich in Vitamin A because it helps to enhance the erection of a man.

Running Tips

2012-08-07T09:30:00.002+08:00

The Night Before the Race

1. Prepare your running clothes and equipment (i-pod, cap, gels, water bottle, etc.) the night before to make sure you have everything ready already.

2. Check your running shoes to make sure they are ok and that your laces are good as well.

3. Trim your toenails the night before to make sure they don’t become a problem on race day!

4. Drink plenty of water the day before the race – enough so you need to urinate before you go to bed.

5. Make sure to get enough sleep to keep your energy during the race. Running on just a few hours of sleep is NOT RECOMMENDED (think low-bat)! All the race preparation and training will be wasted if you don’t get enough sleep before the race day.

The Day of the Race

1. Wake up early enough to take care of everything you must do (eat and drink, visit the bathroom, dress, etc.)

2. Use a lubricant product like petroleum jelly and cover body areas susceptible to chafing.

3. Double check that you have your race kit.

4. Leave early for the race so you’ll have enough time to park and do last minute preparations. You can expect parking to be far from the race venue so plan the walking time from the parking to the starting line.

5. Warm up and loosen up well before you race.

Food and Hydration

1. Eat a light meal an hour to an hour and a half before the race. Bread, pasta, rice, water, and non-acidic fruit like bananas are good choices.

2. Avoid dairy products, fried foods, fiber rich foods or anything you are not used to. A good rule of thumb is – DO NOT EAT OR DRINK SOMETHING YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED BEFORE. This includes electrolyte drinks or energy gels that are being given out for free.

3. You can eat light snack like crackers or a piece of bread or fruit up to 30 minutes before the race. Be sure to wash it down with water.

4. You can pre-hydrate yourself until 15 minutes before the race starts. Just be sure to go to the restroom before the start and flush it out.

JTips from: Coach Jim Saret, Performance Enhancement Specialist/Speed and Conditioning Coach MSAT, PES, SAQ, CAPT, M.S. Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Brigham Young University, USA

Sore Eyes Treatment

2012-07-11T11:23:00.000+08:00

Sore Eyes is also called pink eyes or madras eyes; a kind of disease which normally due to an infection or an allergic reaction, also known as conjunctivitis.

Signs and Symptoms:

Viral Conjunctivitis – an infection of the upper respiratory tract, common cold, and a sore throat. The symptoms are watery of the eyes and erratic itch. The infection starts with one eye only and it spread easily to the other eye. It also known as Pink eye.
Bacterial Conjunctivitis – due to common pyogenic bacteria caused by mark grittiness/irritation, a tough, thick, grayish, or yellowish mucopurulent discharge that causes the lids to stick together – it seen after you sleep. The pyogenic is means pus-producing. Severe crusting of the infected eye and the surrounding skin is another symptom caused by bacterial conjunctivitis.
Chemical eye injury – due to the acidic alkali substance getting in the eyes, it is usually worse than acidic burns.
Common symptoms of Sore Eyes are red eye, irritation and watering.

Treatment:

A person who is allergic type, poured cold water over your face with the head inclined downward constricts capillaries. The artificial tears can relieve the discomfort in mild cases.
It can be resolves without any treatment for the bacterial conjunctivitis. After three days, if there’s no improvement you can use antibiotics, eye drops or ointment.
For viral conjunctivitis, no specific treatment but it can relieve using cold compress and artificial tears. Don’t touch your eyes to avoid infections.
For chemical conjunctivitis, it is treated via irrigation with Ringer’s lactate or saline solution. Chemical injuries are medical emergencies that can be lead to severe scarring and intraocular damage.

The Benefits of Laughter

2012-06-01T07:31:00.000+08:00

“Laughter is the best medicine”, as you always heard this statement to anyone. Cardiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore found out that laughter may help protect against heart attack.

When you laugh, it is good for you heart because it lowers the blood pressure while increasing the amount of oxygen carried in the blood. It helps reduce stress, too!

Laughing makes you feel good, that’s true! If there’s something bothering you, or feel sad and someone makes you laugh. You’ll feel good and forget about
what you were upset about.

It also improves your breathing, lowers your blood pressure, helps you digest food, and reduces stress. It is also release endorphins, reduces depression, and feels you good.

So, don’t forget to laugh!

The Benefits of Yoga

2012-05-21T07:34:00.000+08:00

Hatha Yoga is a preliminary stage of physical cleansing of the body that practice high meditation or Yoga which concentrates the practice of the posture exercise (asanas) and the breathing techniques (pranayama). This introduced by Yogi Swatmarama. The Hatha Yoga is comes from the Sanskrit terms which “ha” means “sun, and the “tha” means “moon”. It is referred to the positive and negative, the positive is the sun whereas the moon is the negative.

The benefits are; it improves your flexibility and muscle joint mobility, strengthens your tones and builds muscles, corrects posture and strengthens the spine and increase stamina. Hatha yoga eases the back pain and improves muscular-skeletal conditions.

It became popular in the west starting in the second half of the 20th century. Hatha yoga can decreases cholesterol and blood sugar levels and can weight loss, improves digestion, increases circulation, improves heart condition. It also increases body awareness, relieves stress, refreshes the body and can relax mind.

All benefits can help our health and body. So, take hatha yoga to relieve stress because our body needs to.

papaya is best aid for constipation problems

2012-05-08T07:28:00.000+08:00

Yes, papaya is the best help for constipation problems not only for children, but also to adults because papaya is one of the best foods that assist in digestion. Papaya have basic feed includes; B vitamins, beta carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, amino acids, calcium, iron, proteolytic enzymes (Papain), arginine, carpain and fibrin.

It is also used as food and medicine. Papaya fruits are usually eaten raw. The green papaya can be cooked, too! Usually Filipino, salad and Curry ingredients used in tinola as well. You can also have papaya shake if desired; of course, you can put condense milk and crushed ice and stir.

Now, you can also buy papaya SOAP on marketplaces and shopping mall or department stores to get that enlighten your skin. Papaya helps to detoxify; it prevents also proper digestion and constipation.

Papaya is a native to the tropics America and first cultivated in Mexico several centuries before the emergence of Mesoamerican classic cultures. They are easy to grow and cheap when locally.

AIDS and HIV

2012-05-01T06:25:00.000+08:00

What is AIDS and HIV?

AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This is a serious situation that ruins the immune system of our Body. It is the latest step in a progression of the disease, resulting from a viral infection known as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV or AIDS virus). This disease includes a numerous unusual and severe infections, cancer and weakening diseases and this affects our brain and central nervous system.

Currently there is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS, but there are new drugs that help slow the progression of the infection and reduce the severity of the consequences of HIV.

How to transmit AIDS?

The most common mode of transmission is the transfer of sexual contact is it sends through the sharing of contaminated syringes and needles and HIV can be spread from mother to fetus during pregnancy.

Do not worry because we cannot get HIV/AIDS in touch someone or sharing items such as cups or pencils or by coughing and sneezing.

Is this any prevention of HIV and AIDS?
Of course! AIDS and HIV infection prevention, too; there is no sexual contact with prostitutes at all.

Avoid you sexual contact with anyone who had scored sex with people at risk of AIDS.

Anyone can give with this virus, blood; you do not share hair brushes, razor or anything, which might have been contaminated.

Not used needles or other not sterilize instrument to pierce the skin repeatedly.

And to be safe always used latex condoms when having sex with an anonymous partner.

Incorporate Exercise into Your Cancer Battle Plan

2012-04-28T11:01:00.000+08:00

Fighting cancer is not only painful, but it can greatly disrupt your quality of life. Maintaining your fitness level is one of the best things you can do to improve both your physical and mental well-being during cancer, whether you have just been diagnosed, are being treated, or have entered remission. There are fitness techniques for all levels, even if you are new to exercise. It is important to be mindful of your body to prevent any injuries, and to discuss all routines with your doctor before getting started.

Light Cardio

Light to moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercises are appropriate for cancer patients of a variety of backgrounds. These kinds of workouts get your heart going just enough for you to reap the cardiovascular benefits without overdoing it. Plus, light cardio can reduce fatigue associated with cancer treatments, as well as alleviate insomnia. Taking a daily walk is one of the least energy-exerting kinds of exercises because you can control your own pace and go as far as you see fit. Swimming is also a great option because it reduces pressure on the joints, and the water can be soothing.

Moderate Intensity

Once you have tried out some light exercising, you may be fit enough to increase the intensity level. This can be as simple as walking at a quicker pace, or completing more laps in the swimming pool. If your walk has become more of a trot in recent days, you may also consider turning towards running. The more fit you are, the better prepared you may be to go through cancer treatments. Plus, the stress-reducing effects of moderate-intensity exercises can help you get through any cancer hurdles.

Alternative Workouts

Some cancer patients turn to alternative workouts that are less strenuous, such as yoga and tai chi. Both exercises are safe for most patients, and they have some of the same benefits as regular aerobic workouts. It is important that you take the practice slow, and avoid performing any moves that are painful or that strain the chest muscles.

Safety Considerations

Fitness routines have many benefits for cancer patients, but it is also important to know your own limits in order to avoid any injuries. If you are new to exercise, start with 10 to 15 minutes per day, and gradually increase this amount to 30 minutes. Also, if you are not comfortable exercising every day, aim for the majority of days within the week. It is important to discuss any new exercises you may be thinking about with your primary physician or oncologist. He can help make suggestions in order to you to increase your fitness level while staying safe, whether you are battling skin cancer, breast or prostate cancer, or mesothelioma related lung cancer.

How Laughter Yoga Help You?

2012-04-25T11:24:00.001+08:00

Laughter is the best medicine, that’s why Laughter Yoga came out and was founded by Dr. Madan and Madhuri Kataria in India. It evolves the form of yoga which becomes famous in the country which people use laughter as its main principle. Laughter Yoga is also called “Lyoga”.

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual disciple that aims to accomplish of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. It was originated in ancient India. The benefit of yoga is good for the physical, mental to the body and mind.

Dr. Kataria was conducted a study and found out that our bodies release a cock tail of hormones and chemicals that have a startling positive effects on our system as we laugh. The benefits are it can reduce stress, blood pressure drops and it lifted the people who are depress and it boost immune system.

In the Philippines, Laughter yoga was introduced by Elvie Estavillo in 2008. She created a club called, Laughter Yoga Club of the Philippines. “I love to laugh and I carry laughter wherever I go and I can say that it really reinforce positive response. So I somehow concluded that many Filipinos need laughter to help them relax and de-stress,” says Elvie.

Laughter Yoga is the best way to relax, reduce stress, enlighten when feeling down and boost immune system.

Health Benefits of Apple

2012-03-15T10:43:00.000+08:00

Like other nutritious fruits, apple is also having benefits that body can gain. It can reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Apple is rich source of other antioxidant compounds. It helps to regulate bowel movements.

Apple is a pomaceous fruit and widely cultivated tree fruits which 7, 500 are known cultivars of apples. It is originated in Western Asia and it is species of Malus domestica in the rose family. The apple flowers are in white with pink tinge that slowly fades.

Apple can help to the people who are having a heart disease. People who wants to loss weight, perhaps, apple can help to weight loss because it control the cholesterol.

However, apple seeds are slightly poisonous; it contains the amount of amygdalin, a cyanogenic and glycoside. It is not enough to be a dangerous to the people but it can deter birds.

Anti-aging

2012-03-11T06:34:00.000+08:00

Banana
The Heart Foundation of Australia is recommending to aim for 2, 800mg of potassium daily, ideally from the whole foods. In the study, people who consumed 3,754mg of potassium per day lowered their blood pressure to pre-hypertension levels after one week.

Milk
Vitamin D is important to a good diet; it allows our bodies to absorb the calcium in order to build stronger bones. In the study in The Journal of the American Medical Association found out that taking a daily supplement of 700-800 IU of vitamin D with calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures.

Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids have a health benefits; it smoothing your skin and aiding weight loss to boosting mood and relieving the effects of arthritis. The Heart Foundation recommends eating two to three 150g serves of oily fish every week.

Broccoli
A woman needs more vitamin B6 when they get older. Hanjo Hellmann said that when B6 reaches your brain, it facilitates the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which makes you feel calm and happy.

Pomegranate
Antioxidants are powerful compounds that can cancel out the cancer-causing, cell-damaging free radicals; it is abundant in fruits and vegetables. Remember that it works when combined, so you need to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize the benefits of their antioxidants.

Swimming helps you to stay fit

2012-03-10T07:16:00.000+08:00

Swimming helps you to stay fit because:

Swimming strokes tone the muscles of both your upper and lower body.
It mobilizes joints without stress and pain because the water supports your body while providing a head-to-toe workout that put your joints through the full range of motion without the problem of gravity.
It provides a good aerobic work out because the benefits are similar to other aerobic activities like running and cycling.
Tone the whole body because the water is a good substitute for weights which offers 12 to 14 percent more resistance than air.
Stronger muscles mean that it improved the mobility and support for the joints that can reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
It is a stress reliever because swimming can be a good for the mind as well as the body.
Helps to loss weight because water workout has a calorie-burning, it burns 350 – 450 calories per hour. It increase your muscle mass to give you lean, firm and well-defined appearance.
It improves and maintains flexibility because it enhances joint flexibility more than with land-based programs.
It stimulates muscle growth because of the resistance working against the water.
Also, swimming is ideal to obese, pregnant woman, and has chronic back or joint problems.

BANANA: Benefits and Uses

2012-03-09T10:04:00.000+08:00

It is good source in potassium, calcium, magnesium phosphorus and iron, vitamin A and C, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, and pectin or a soluble fiber. Banana is also rich in fiber that helps absorb water that gives full feeling and it is good for people who are trying to lose weight. It is good for the brain, too! Because the potassium helps to concentrate and think clearer; the potassium is the best fuel for the brain.

Banana is a native to tropical Southeast Asia. It is likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea, grown in at least one hundred seven countries. Herbaceous plants of the genus Musa is the common name of Banana. It has several of sizes and colors when it is ripe like yellow, purple and red.

The benefits of Banana are:
- it reduced risk if colorectal cancer
- breast cancer
- renal cell carcinoma

Other uses of Banana:
- it is used as food like banana cue, banana cake, and banana chips
- it can be steam in glutinous rice wrapped in a banana leaf
- it can be made as jam and can cook in boiling water
- the Banana heart or “puso ng saging” in Tagalog, is used as a vegetable
- the leaves are frequently used as disposable food containers or as plates
- it is also used as a wrapping for grilling food
- it can be used as umbrellas during rainy days, as well.

Health Benefits of Yoghurt

2012-03-08T16:58:00.000+08:00

The milk of a cow is most commonly used to make yoghurt and the milk from water buffalo, goats, sheep, camels and yaks are also used in many parts of the world. Yoghurt is also spelled yogurt or yogourt, it is the dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. The bacteria used in making yoghurt are known as “yoghurt cultures”. The fermentation of lactose by the bacteria is produce lactic acid in which the milk protein acts to give yoghurt’s texture and its characteristic tang.

Nutritional Value and health benefits of Yoghurt:

Energy – 257kJ

Carbohydrates – 4.7g

-Sugars – 4.7g

Fat – 3.3g

-saturated-2.1g

-monounsaturated-0.9g

Protein – 3.5g

Calcium – 121mg

Yoghurt has nutritional benefits beyond those of milk, it is used to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The consumption of low fat yoghurt can promote to loss weight especially due to the calcium in it, published in International Journal of Obesity.

Nutritional Value of Eggplant

2012-03-02T15:44:00.000+08:00

According to the study of the Institute of Biology of Sao Paulo State University, Eggplant is effective treatment in high cholesterol. But some studies found no effects at all. It helps block the formation of free radicals and a source of folic acid and potassium.

The nutritional value of eggplant per 100g are; carbohydrates – 5.7g, sugar – 2.35g, dietary fiber – 3.4g, fat – 0.19g, and protein – 1.01g. Eggplant is a plant of the family Solanaceae which known as the nightshades, native to Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

In cooking, eggplant can be battered before deep-frying and served with a sauce made of tamarind. Also, it can be sliced and deep-fried then served it with plain yoghurt.

Eggplant is rich in nicotine; the amount of nicotine is negligible compared to passive smoking. About 20 pounds or 9kg of eggplants contains the same account of nicotine as a cigarette.

Eggplant is also cultivated in southern and eastern Asia.

Junk Food Replacements

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The following are whole foods replacement for junk foods:

Real fruit Smoothies instead of packet sugared juices: Create your own juice unique to instead of buying juice of packages sweet in the store which is full of sweeteners and artificial dyes. Create your own by mixing and matching different ingredients to have your own recipe secret.

Real fruit Smoothies

Applesauce instead of pudding: Prepare the applesauce instead because the applesauce has plenty of fiber and it's good for your heart. You can make your own applesauce mixing apples with no sweetening addition.

Applesauce

Dried Cranberries instead of fruit Chews: Eat dried cranberries instead of eating fruit chews because dried cranberries have health benefits; good source of vitamin c and cancer-fighting antioxidants and antibiotic properties.

Dried Cranberries

Multigrain cracker sandwiches instead of cookies with cream: One serving of Oreo cookies has 200 calories which means its 30 minutes of jogging only from burning. So the better prepared sandwich crackers multigrain muffin with humus, nut butters or a thin slice of cheese.

Multigrain cracker sandwiches

Dark Chocolate instead of Milk Chocolate Candies: Yes, dark chocolate's bitter taste instead of milk chocolate candies. But you know what; dark chocolate makes it possible for you to satisfy your sweet tooth with fewer processed ingredients.

Dark Chocolate

Granola instead of mixed candies: Just to spice up your granola and dried cranberries with dark chocolate mixed sugar instead of mixed candies. Use brown sugar instead of adding refined sugar. It gives your granola a nice color and it’s healthier.

Granola

Stay healthy!

Libido Boosters

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There are many ways to increase the libido. But why not try this to elevate your desire that you and your partner will enjoy.

Here are a few surprising libido boosters that work for you:

Scare yourself - For more exciting activities, you may want to take surfing lessons with the partner instead of walking on the beach? Cindy Meston, PhD, lead researcher and co-author of the analysis of why women have Sex explains that “When you’re doing something exciting, your heart is racing and your nervous system is activated, much like they would be if you were sexually aroused.”

Red wine - How about a romantic dinner? With a glass of red wine, when women drank red wine glass, it was reported that it has a high level of sexual desire and vaginal lubrication, compared to those who did not drink at all.

Researchers have suspected that the wine has a high level of polyphenols, is a type of antioxidant that can help to widen the blood vessels. It increases blood flow to areas of emotion but stick to the key, a drinking glass, lead author advises Nicola Mondaini, MD.

Hand-on - Holding hands with your partner is sweet. And it is completely to make you hot, says Dr. Goldstein; “even a little acts of touching your partner release oxytocin, a hormone that may boost closeness and arousal.”

Take a breath

Hit the gym with your partner, or just it was flipping him after practice. Then, press the shower together. The smell of your man can increase the level of stress hormone cortisol, which can boost arousal.

Boost Your Brain Power

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Boost your brain power by eating the following foods:

Liver – is a source of vitamin B. Vitamin B9, B12, B1 and B6 it will improves the cognitive function and the results of intelligence tests.

Eggs – contains lecithin and phospholipids that construct the brain cell membrane, also rich in amino acids.

Banana – is rich in magnesium and in effect of transmission of the nervous impulses. Also, good sources of vitamin B6. The two molecules create the right state of mind for prudent, calm and measured behavior.

Avocado – is rich in vitamin E and one of the most powerful antioxidant and protects the fatty tissues of the brain from ageing.

Leafy Vegetable – is rich in vitamin B9 also know to play an active role in the development of a foetus’ nervous tissue and in the renewal of cells. The sign of vitamin B9 deficiency is reduced awareness and memory deterioration.

Benefits of Strawberry

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One cup of Strawberry contains an incredible 136 percent of the RDA of Vitamin C that helps to lower blood pressure. It also contains 21 percent of manganese that acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, helps in maintaining proper bone structure.

In early research, there are finding that strawberry preserves brain function by reducing the cell-damaging inflammation and oxidation. The scientists from Chicago Healthy Aging Project, reveal that adult people with less cognitive decline when they consume strawberries at least once a month. When a woman consumed more than one serving of strawberries a month had a 16.2 percent slower rate of mental decline rather than those who consumed less.

When you include strawberries in your diet, one cup of it is contains over 13 percent of the RDA of dietary fiber. Antioxidant, strawberries contains chemical compound called phenols. Anti-inflammatory, the phenols in the fruit can fight against osteoarthritis, asthma, and atherosclerosis. Anti-cancer, when the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory are combine, can fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer.