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M - O - T - H - E - R

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:39:00 +0000

M - O - T - H - E - R

"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,

Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"

A word that means the world to me.

(Howard Johnson)

Happy Mother's Day!

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Miracles from Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +0000

Do you know that some of the food herbs and spices we use every day are holy and considered miracle food? Even before the time of Jesus Christ, these herbs have been frequently used and the Holy Bible can attest to these. Some of these herbs were part of His Last Supper.

* Rosemary. Do you know that this plant sheltered Virgin Mary in her flight to Egypt? Rosemary helps cure headaches, palpitations and cataracts. Rosemary or Romero, is a member of the mint family and contains six chemicals that protect your vision. Drinking rosemary tea can help fight cataract. Add ½ ounce of rosemary to one pint of boiled water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink. The drink is also great for headaches and migraines.

Rosemary wine calms the heart and eases edema of the limbs. It can be added to white wine and left for four days. A small glass between meals should give relief. Rosemary is also good for failing memory. It also helps relax stiff joints and body. Rosemary petals can be use for bath. Boil in 1-3/4 pint of water a handful of rosemary petals. Mix with your bath water. This is a mixture soak. Rosemary can awaken the senses.

* Peppermint oil — Guess what was laid in the Last Supper? This is one of the bitter herbs used aside from chicory and endive. This oil can give relief to headaches by simply wiping it on your forehead. Peppermint oil is a fast-acting aspirin with no side effects. It is good for headaches and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). As an anesthetic and antiseptic, emergency relief can be had with just a few drops to the tooth or gum. On the other hand, menthol dissolves gallstones. It is known to reduce bile cholesterol and increase bile acids.

* Fava beans — More effective than Viagra, Fava beans was mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. And in Genesis 25:30-34, Jacob has been eating these beans. Fava beans contain plant estrogens that can reduce cholesterol by 19 percent due to its fiber and lecithin content. Fava beans are the best sources of L-Dopa, the drug used to control trembling in Parkinson’s disease. It also stimulates strong, healthy erections in men. It is said 8-16 ounces of Fava beans may be enough to give relief to male potency problems. Note that fava bean sprouts contain ten times the L-Dopa.

* Olives — The first secret to wrinkle-free skin is mentioned too in the Bible. All you have to do is to rub the juice of green Olive on the face, throat, hands, wrists, and forearms in quick circular motions. You can obtain the juice from fresh or pickled olives by removing the pits and running them through a juicer and adding water if it becomes too thick. Just store it in the fridge and rub it on in the mornings.

(source: TAK Radio)

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Across Asia, Dengue Fever Cases Reach Record Highs

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:24:00 +0000

On the way back from a morning run up the mountain on Koh Phangan island, Natalie Revie felt something was wrong. It was not just fatigue. "I felt my back had collapsed. Any strength or power I had there was gone completely," recalls Revie, a freelance writer from England who lives in Thailand. "I felt my legs and hips belonged to a dingly, dangly scarecrow."

Revie, 30, stayed in bed the rest of the day, but she went from bad to worse. Her bones were aching all over, and she was unable to move. The stabbing pains behind her eyes were so terrible that she couldn't look at anything. Revie went to see a doctor the next day and had some blood tests that confirmed her initial worry: she had dengue.

Dengue fever, sometimes called breakbone fever, has long been endemic in Asia, especially in the tropical areas. Transmitted by the striped Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, it affects hundreds of thousands of people in the region each year, both in rural and urban areas. This year, the number of infections is reaching highs across the continent. Thailand's dengue cases are the highest in five years, with 57,000 infections between January and August — nearly double the figure from the same period last year.

The Philippines has already recorded the most cases in its history, with more than 62,000 infections reported in the first eight months of this year — a nearly 90% increase from the same period last year — and 465 people killed. In Vietnam, more than 42,000 cases were recorded before September, 60% of which were in the rainy months of July and August. There were 31,500 reported cases in Malaysia, 24,000 in Sri Lanka and 80,000 in Indonesia in the first eight months of this year.

Dengue, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. It infects between 50 million and 100 million people annually, with 500,000 cases of the more severe infection known as dengue hemorrhagic fever. It causes 22,000 deaths every year, mainly among children and young adults. More than 2.5 billion people, or two-fifths of the world's population, live in the dengue-endemic countries, including those in Africa, the eastern Mediterranean and the Americas. The Caribbean countries are battling a wave of dengue epidemics this year. As of early September, more than 80,000 cases have been reported, overwhelming the region's hospitals and medical care.(Read more about dengue fever, the "vagabond virus.")

In Asia, the disease is getting worse. "Dengue cases have increased dramatically in recent decades, especially in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific," says Dr. Terhi Heinasmaki, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Asia-Pacific health coordinator. The number of cases in the WHO's Southeast Asia region surged nearly 70% from 152,448 in 2004 to 257,882 in 2009. In the international health body's Western Pacific region, there were 242,424 cases in 2009, up 50% from 160,823 in 2004. Experts say that increased travel has helped mosquitoes spread dengue — and its four different strains of virus — further afield to infect greater numbers of people.

Some also blame climate change, arguing that warmer temperatures have increased the number of potential breeding areas for mosquitoes. Despite being a historically tropical disease, dengue is now emerging in Himalayan countries such as Nepal and Bhutan. As the rainy season in some areas becomes longer, the longer is the period the Aedes mosquitoes — which flourish in the wet months — can thrive and multiply. "Climate change is not the only explanation for the increase of dengue, but it can contribute," Heinasmaki says.

Because Revie's condition was not deemed by her doctor to be serious, she did not require hospital treatment and she rode out the illness at home. "The first few days were awful," she recalls. "I was wracked with fever." She felt hot and cold, alternately bathed in sweat and shaking with chills. The mother of one stayed in bed for about a week in a mosquito net to prevent from her being bitten by mosquitoes and spreading the disease to her family. It took her another month to fully recover. Revie, who blogs at My Jungle Life, later heard that some local clinics had told parents that their sick children didn't have dengue because one or two symptoms didn't match. But "when the kids got blood tests at an international hospital, it was surely dengue. It was scary," she says.

With quick diagnosis and prompt, correct treatment, the fatality rate from dengue hemorrhagic fever can be reduced from around 20% to only 1%, but recognizing it's dengue, with its different variations, can be tricky. According to Dr. John Ehrenberg, the WHO's director for combating communicable diseases, there are six classic infection signs of dengue: high fever, muscle and joint pains, general feeling of malaise, pain behind the eyes, skin rashes and bleeding. "But not all cases develop these symptoms," he says. "Some may be confused with other febrile illnesses or go unnoticed together."

And what those signs are may be shifting, says Dr. Lenny Santiago-Angeles, who works for the Bulacan Medical Center's pediatrician department near Manila and treats a dozen children and adolescents who are coming down with dengue each day. "The patterns of dengue are also changing. The fever may go on for a week and it disappears and later returns."

Unlike malaria, there are no drugs to prevent or specifically treat dengue. The most effective prevention is getting rid of the Aedes mosquitoes and their breeding grounds, but most governments in the region have been criticized for not doing enough. They largely resort to insecticide fumigation, which creates a false sense of security because it kills only adult mosquitoes that happen to be around, while the multitude of larvae in the breeding sites escape and take to the air within days. "Fogging activities are not necessarily effective," the WHO's Ehrenberg says. "Dengue cannot be eliminated, but it can be controlled. Elimination of breeding sites is essential in dengue control, and it requires strong community involvement."

That lack of action on what was formerly a local problem is starting to have global implications. In New Delhi, where more than 2,200 dengue infections have emerged this year, the WHO has warned the number will peak in October, just as 8,000 athletes from 71 countries descend onto the Indian capital for the Commonwealth Games. The threat of dengue also looms over the Asian Games, to be held in November in Guangzhou and other neighboring cities. Chinese health authorities have issued a warning after Dongguan, one of the games' venues, reported a minioutbreak in mid-September.

Yet preventing this disease is surprisingly simple. One crucial action is raising the public awareness and making sure people keep their premises clear of stagnant water. Experts recommend getting rid any water receptacles, from flowerpots to unused tires — anything that can serve as potential mosquito breeding grounds. (Singapore, which has been lauded for its prevention program, goes as far as fining residents $150 if mosquitoes are found breeding their property.) Dengue may be becoming a global disease, but efforts to control it actually begin in one's own home and backyard.

(source: Time Magazine)
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Vagabond Virus

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Scott Tind Simmons was at his office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, when he started to feel sick. By the time he got to bed, his flu-like symptoms gave way to achy joints and feverish dreams. That's when he got suspicious that he had dengue fever, the mosquito-borne virus that, in its deadly form, causes blood to seep from the bloodstream into tissue and eventually from the body's orifices. Several days later, doctors diagnosed the expat aid worker with a milder, non-lethal variation of the disease. Since there are no drugs or vaccines for dengue, Tind Simmons did what some 38,500 infected Cambodians did this year: he drank plenty of water and waited for his bout of "bone-break fever," as the disease is often called, to go away.

But dengue isn't going away. Across Southeast Asia, doctors and public-health officials are grappling with alarmingly high dengue-infection rates. Cambodia and Vietnam reported double the cases this year compared with last, and more than 400 deaths; Thailand and Burma each recorded roughly a third more cases in 2007. The World Health Organization (WHO) says this is the fourth consecutive year of unusually high rates in the region — and doctors are worried that global warming may be partially to blame.

That's because the mosquito that infects most people with dengue, the striped Aedes aegypti, does better in warm, wet weather. Regions experiencing rising temperatures and longer rainy seasons are seeing large outbreaks year after year, and what has previously been thought of as a tropical disease is popping up in more temperate regions. Nepal and Bhutan saw their first cases in recent years, as did isolated spots such as Easter Island. Today, an estimated 2.5 billion people live in areas where dengue is endemic. The WHO expects millions more will be added in coming years. "Dengue is an evolving situation," says Dr. Jai Narain, director of communicable diseases for the WHO in Southeast Asia. "A lot of people say climate change will impact [the disease] somewhere down the line. But it already is."

Weather isn't doing the job alone. As more and more people migrate to cities, they create additional opportunities for the mosquito to spread the virus. The problem is particularly acute in developing countries, where inadequate utilities mean residents must store water in jars and tanks — prime breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti. Increasing air travel is also a factor as infected fliers spread the disease quickly worldwide. "It's simplistic to suggest that the increasing outbreak is solely caused by climate change," says Simon Hales, a senior research fellow at New Zealand's University of Otago. "But those who would suggest that it has nothing to do with it are equally misguided." Hales estimates that if global warming advances as predicted by the U.N., more than half the world could be dengue country before the end of this century.

Lacking vaccines or effective treatments, public-health officials are battling the disease with old-school tactics: pest control and education. But fumigation campaigns are too expensive for many Asian governments to carry out effectively; it's also difficult to regularly send out health officials to remind communities to keep their homes dry and water supplies clean. Even wealthy Singapore, a model of dengue control, was floored by an outbreak in 2005. Reported cases went down the following year, but are back up again slightly in 2007. "That's a kind of warning to us," says Hales. "As the temperature continues to increase, it gets progressively more difficult to prevent the disease from spreading — even with the best technology."

Health-care professionals are trying to raise global awareness of the threat. In Cambodia, for example, more funding goes to controlling avian flu, a disease that affects far fewer people but has a higher fear factor worldwide. Health organizations such as the U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are stressing the link between climate change and disease, hoping to get more money to fight mosquito-borne illnesses. "This is a critical moment," says Dr. Maria Neira, director of the WHO's program on public health and the environment. "If the public pressure is maintained, the politicians will act accordingly." Waiting for dengue fever to burn itself out may be the only option for individuals who catch the disease, but that's a lousy prescription for the planet.

(source: Time Magazine)

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How To Get Motivated To Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:57:00 +0000

A lot of us wonder exactly how to motivate ourselves to exercise... what is this special motivation thing you need to propel yourself out of bed or out the door and straight to your workouts?

The motivation thing is different for all of us, so no one can precisely answer that question. But what is known is that what determines whether you get your workout done or not is your attitude. It is our attitude that determines our level of fitness and it is our attitude that will determine whether we want to sit on the couch or get out to the gym for a workout.

The problem with motivation is that many of us believe it's something that will come to us if we wait long enough... that someday we will wake up and finally want to exercise. Rather than believe in that fantasy, maybe we would all be better off by realizing that motivation is something we create for ourselves, not something we wait for.

What motivates each of us changes from day to day - what got us moving today may not do a darned thing tomorrow. That means digging deep to find that thing - that thought, feeling, goal, reward, etc. - that gets us moving. Your decision to exercise and be strong and fit isn't a decision you make once - it is one you make every single day.

Make motivation easier for yourself by eliminating your excuses before they happen.

First, identify the habits that are holding you back from accomplishing your fitness goal. Habits, always come in predicable patterns, so look for and identify them so you can create a predictable pattern to overcome the negative old habits and create new positive ones. So if you find that you are lapsing with your exercise program, just ask yourself, 'Is this going to get me the results that I want?" or "Is this taking me closer toward my goal?"

Think about what could possibly derail you and plan a strategy to stop it happening. The more we can counter these challenges the better at it we will get at working around them.

Everybody gets them; nobody has it easy all of the time. This whole motivation thing does get easier with practice. When you exercise consistently, you gradually fill up your motivational stores as you understand what makes you tick and what gets you moving. The more you practice, the better you will get and you will realize your actions are what generate that feeling you have been searching for - motivation.

If you can make exercise a habit, you are that much closer to making it easier to do. It helps to have a regular day and time you workout so that, once that time comes, you know it's time to get yourself busy and get going.

Proper exercise is one of the most important things you can do in your life for your own self care. It affects how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally. It affects how you look, how you function and contributes to your quality of life. It is never too late to start and the sooner you start the sooner you will reap the many benefits.

Yours in fitness,

Carolyn Hansen

Author, Fitness Centre Owner

& National Champion Bodybuilder

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Dance for Fitness at Blue Wave Pasay

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:05:00 +0000

Dance for Fitness is a series of weekend-workshop-classes with a focus on dance from March 13 until April l8. Choose from Hip Hop, Yoga and Freestyle Dance, Breakdance and Contemporary Dance with established performers from the Metro's dance community.

Come and recharge after a busy work week, get fit and have fun while expressing your creativity and passion to dance.

For inquiries, reservations, school or group bookings 8338658, 09278748789 or email anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph

Dance for Fitness is an Urban Wellness platform presented by Blue Wave, Anahata Foundation, The Big NM and Links2Prosperity Marketing which aims to promote alternative spaces for dance and holistic health. Blue Wave Metropolitan Park Complex is located at EDSA Ext. cor. Macapagal Ave. Visit Blue Wave Mac on Facebook for your comments and input.

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Season's Greetings from KENJIYA!

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:25:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Season's Greetings from Me and My Family!

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Additional Info on INFLUENZA A(H1N1) Pandemic - Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:44:00 +0000

Management of Influenza Patients

Physically separate the patient with influenza from non-ill persons living in the home as much as possible. A separate room should be set up so that the sick person can be isolated. To set up a separate room, you may need extra bedding supplies, including sheets, towels and plastic mattress covers.

Consider where you could make up a sickbay that would be isolated from the rest of the house. Also consider how you would ventilate this room. It is important that air from the room is expelled to the outside of the house and not back into the house, so make a plan of how that might be done.

To minimize the risk of spread, only the caregivers who are absolutely necessary should visit the sick person’s room, and they should always wash their hands thoroughly upon leaving. Wearing of masks can be helpful as long as you realize that it is not a panacea.

Patients should not leave the home during the period when they are most likely to be infectious to others (i.e., 7 days from the onset of symptoms for adults or until 24-48 hours after resolution of symptoms, whichever is longer). When movement outside the home is necessary (e.g., for medical care), the patient should follow cough etiquette (i.e., cover the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing) and wear a surgical mask if available.

How to wear a mask:

If you choose to wear a mask, place it over your nose, mouth and chin and secure in place with either the strings or elastic bands provided. Adjust the metallic strip over the bridge of your nose to ensure a secure fit so that leaks are prevented. When removing the mask, do so by touching the straps only. Carefully place the face mask into a plastic bag and tie the bag closed before putting it into a rubbish bin, preferably one with a lid. Remember that masks cannot eliminate the possibility of infection.

Management of Other Persons in the Home

Persons/visitors who have not been exposed to pandemic influenza and who are not essential for patient care or support should not enter the home while persons are actively ill with pandemic influenza.

If unexposed persons must enter the home, they should avoid close contact with the patient.

Persons living in the home with the pandemic influenza patient should limit contact with the patient to the extent possible; consider designating one person as the primary care provider.

Household members should be vigilant for the development of influenza symptoms.

Infection Control Measures in the Home

All persons in the household should carefully follow recommendations for hand hygiene (i.e., hand washing with soap and water or use of an alcohol-based hand rub) after contact with an influenza patient or the environment in which care is provided.

Although no studies have assessed the use of masks at home to decrease the spread of infection, use of surgical masks by the patient and/or caregiver during interactions may be of benefit. The wearing of gloves and gowns is not recommended for household members providing care in the home.

Soiled dishes and eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with warm water and soap. Separation of eating utensils for use by a patient with influenza is not necessary.

Laundry can be washed in a standard washing machine with warm or cold water and detergent. It is not necessary to separate soiled linen and laundry used by a patient with influenza from other household laundry. Care should be used when handling soiled laundry (e.g., avoid “hugging” the laundry) to avoid contamination. Hand hygiene should be performed after handling soiled laundry.

Tissues used by the ill patient should be placed in a bag and disposed with other household waste. Consider placing a bag for this purpose at the bedside.

Normal cleaning of environmental surfaces in the home should be followed.

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Resources / Useful websites :
United Nations: http://www.un.un.org/staff/pandemic
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en.index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov.swineflu/investigation.htm
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Additional Info on INFLUENZA A(H1N1) Pandemic - Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:01:00 +0000

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What you need to know in the event of Pandemic?

How will the UN help you?

The UN has a website currently residing on iSeek (www.un.org/staff/pandemic) that will keep all staff informed worldwide about the spread of the disease and its effect on staff members. The website operates in stand-alone mode on the internet and provides information about the current situation for UN personnel in each major duty station of the Secretariat along with appropriate links to the agencies, funds and programmes.

In order to provide you with the most up-to-date information, the UN works closely with WHO, the Organization responsible for monitoring health and outbreaks of disease worldwide. The UN also works closely with country health authorities, liaising with them regularly on plans for the locales in which the UN has staff.

In 2008, the UN published revised Medical Guidelines for a pandemic. All UN medical services are familiar with these guidelines. The UN has also approved Administrative Guidelines for the management of staff during a pandemic.

What should you do to prepare?

You should be prepared for the possibility that in a pandemic many supplies will be limited and mobility will be greatly reduced. Be sure to take the necessary steps to have your affairs in order and plenty of critical supplies on hand.

• Ensure ample supplies of ongoing and routine medications for self and family.
• Ensure medical insurance coverage.
• Purchase thermometers for each member of the family.
• Stockpile hygiene products, water, and food for six weeks (see pages 22-26 for a detailed list of supplies).
• Ensure passport, visa or permits are valid for staying put and for travel
• Update the emergency contact information that your organization has on file for you and your family

What is social distancing?

Physical distancing is a term that refers to the practice of keeping a distance of one meter (three feet) between people. Social distancing refers to measures taken by health authorities to reduce transmission of a virus in the community.

Local governments may request that you remain in your community or home in the event of a pandemic. Reducing the contact people have with each other will reduce opportunities for transmission. Keep in mind that some of these measures could include:

• Closing of schools and universities
• Closing of day-care facilities
• Cancellation of mass gatherings and public transportation

How do you reduce the chances of spreading influenza?

• Practice good personal hygiene as listed on pages 9 and 10.
• Don’t share eating utensils and drinking glasses.
• Clean utensils used by sick people or surfaces they touch with warm, soapy water or disinfectant.
• Avoid crowded situations that place you in close contact with others.
• Don’t smoke. Smoking makes it easier to catch influenza and increases the likelihood of serious complications.
• Stay home if sick with a fever or cough.

How do you care for yourself and others?

Caring for yourself

The following are a few of the things you or those you are caring for can do to help reduce influenza symptoms. Of course, if the influenza appears to be more severe, you should consult with a medical professional immediately.

• Measure your temperature. If it is not above 38°C (100.4°F), you probably don’t have influenza.
• Rest and completely avoid rigorous exercise.
• Avoid contact with others.
• Stay at home.
• Drink plenty of fluids (a glass of water or juice every hour).
• Take paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) to reduce fever and relieve pain. (It does not kill the virus, but it makes you feel better.)
• Gargle with warm water to ease a sore throat.
• Use saline (salt) solution nose drops to help relieve a stuffed nose.
• Keep your nose clean with disposable tissues and throw the used tissues in the garbage. Wash your hands afterwards.
• Don’t smoke.

Caring for others

Most patients with pandemic influenza will be able to remain at home during the course of their illness and can be cared for by other family members or others who live in the household. Anyone residing in a household with an influenza patient during the incubation period and illness is at risk for developing influenza. A key objective in this setting is to limit transmission of pandemic influenza within and outside the home. Even though there is a risk of transmitting the virus, people are going to have to take care of each other if they get sick.

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Resources / Useful websites :

United Nations: http://www.un.un.org/staff/pandemic
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en.index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov.swineflu/investigation.htm
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Additional Info on INFLUENZA A(H1N1) Pandemic

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:50:00 +0000

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Are you at Risk?

Seasonal influenza

Everyone is at risk of getting seasonal influenza. It passes easily from person to person through droplets expelled from the nose and mouth of an infected person. These droplets can pass directly into the nose, mouth or eyes of a person who is nearby (less than 1 meter, or 3 feet, away) or indirectly when a person touches surfaces that droplets have fallen onto and then touches his or her nose, mouth or eyes before washing hands. Crowded, indoor environments may promote the chances of such transmission, which may explain the increase in respiratory infections during the winter months.

Seasonal influenza can lead to complications and even death. Most complications occur in people aged 65 years and over or in people with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart or lung disease and diabetes. Pregnant women, infants and very young children are also at increased risk of complications from influenza.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year 3 million to 5 million people have severe cases of seasonal influenza worldwide, and 250,000 to 500,000 people die.

Pandemic Influenza

When a pandemic occurs, everyone will be at risk, not just frail or elderly people. Pandemic influenza passes from person to person just as easily and quickly as seasonal flu. But, unlike with seasonal flu, people will not be immune to this new virus, so more people will become infected. In addition, it is possible that even young and healthy people who do not normally suffer complications from seasonal flu may develop serious complications and even die in a pandemic.

It is important to know, however, that the majority of people who will develop a flu-like illness in a pandemic will recover and develop immunity to the new human virus.

What should I know about Human Influenza Virus?

Things you should know about human influenza viruses:

• They spread through infected droplets from breathing passages.

• Droplets are expelled by talking, spitting, coughing, sneezing.

• The droplets spread about 1 meter (3 feet) from the infected person, either directly to other people or indirectly through hands and other surfaces.

• The viruses can live for several hours on hard surfaces, or on cloth and paper.

• If healthy people touch infected hands, doorknobs, keyboards, telephones, etc., they can infect themselves by touching mouths, noses or eyes.

• Sometimes the viruses can spread through the air.

• An infected person is most likely to spread the virus when he or she has fever and a cough.

• It is possible that an infected person will spread the virus a day before showing signs of illness.

How do you know you have influenza?

Seasonal Influenza:

• Fever

• Headache

• Aching muscles

• Exhaustion and feeling weak

• Loss of appetite

• Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Dry cough

Pandemic Influenza

While the first symptoms of pandemic influenza might be similar to seasonal flu symptoms, how the symptoms develop will depend on the nature of the specific virus. It is likely that most people will recover without needing medical attention, but the following symptoms may help you decide if you need to seek medical help:

• Shortness of breath while resting or doing very little work

• Persistent fever for 4 or 5 days

• Painful or difficult breathing

• Coughing up a lot of phlegm or bloody sputum

• Wheezing

• You are feeling better and then you develop a new fever or worsening cough with sputum

• You feel very drowsy and others have difficulty waking you up or note you seem confused or disorientated

Bear in mind that in a pandemic, medical services will be overwhelmed and some might even be closed. So it is important for you and your family to prepare for at-home care if the worst should happen.

How do you reduce your risk of contracting influenza?

Personal Hygiene

The practice of good personal hygiene is one of the most effective strategies any individual can implement to reduce their risk of being infected by the influenza virus. Important points are:

• Cover the nose and mouth with the sleeve when coughing or sneezing (not with the hand, as that contaminates the hand for touching and spreading organisms further);

• Use a tissue for cleaning/blowing the nose, and dispose of it after use;

• Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing, using a tissue, or touching any surface that may have become contaminated by a prior user. If using a surgical mask, dispose of it carefully after use and wash hands:

° Wash hands with soap and water (preferable) or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner;

° When you wash your hands, wash for at least 20 seconds, making sure that all surfaces of hands and fingers are cleaned.

• Become “touch aware”, and avoid touching surfaces that are likely to have been touched by others (door handles, stair railings, etc);

• Avoid handshaking, social kissing, and other social rituals that involve touching others.

• Be careful with respiratory secretions when around other people (e.g. coughing and sneezing). If possible, avoid contact with individuals at risk (small children or those with underlying or chronic illnesses) until respiratory symptoms have resolved.

For more information on personal hygiene measures, see:
• www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm
• www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/

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Resources / Useful websites :
United Nations: http://www.un.un.org/staff/pandemic
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en.index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov.swineflu/investigation.htm
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Info on the Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Introduction

What is the new influenza A (H1N1) virus that has been causing recent outbreaks globally?
The recent outbreaks of disease in people globally are caused by a new influenza (or “flu”) type A (H1N1) virus. There is a human H5N1 virus circulating and causing seasonal influenza and in the past, very occasionally, H1N1 viruses from swine have infected humans. The specific type of the H1N1 virus causing illness now is new or “novel” and in the current outbreak it is clear that this virus is able to infect humans and be passed from person to person. Although part of the virus may have originated from pigs, there is no evidence that the current spread of infection is coming from that source.

How does the influenza A (H1N1) virus spread?
Spread of this new virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

What should I do to keep from getting infected by the influenza A (H1N1) virus?
First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus and avoid close contact with people who are sick.

What is a ‘pandemic’?
Influenza pandemics happen when a new human flu virus emerges and spreads rapidly across the globe because humans have no previous immunity against this virus.

Are we at risk of a pandemic?
No one can say whether or not the current situation would evolve into a severe pandemic. But whether it turns out to be a catastrophic health event or little more than a bad flu season, it is important to be prepared for the worst.

What can you do?
Prepare yourself and your family immediately for a possible pandemic. This includes gathering and storing emergency supplies and adopting habits that will reduce the chance of you or your family getting infected and spreading it to others (for example, washing hands regularly, covering nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, and not spitting in public).

What is the UN doing?
UN organizations are working to educate and inform staff about the threat of a pandemic and how best to prepare for it. Departments and offices have prepared business continuity plans and decided which functions are to be considered “critical” during a pandemic. Non-critical functions may be suspended for a period. In the event of a severe pandemic, most staff will be requested to remain at home and follow the UN’s Medical Guidelines. Please also see the UN pandemic influenza website: www.un.org/staff/pandemic .
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Resources / Useful websites :

United Nations: http://www.un.un.org/staff/pandemic
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en.index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov.swineflu/investigation.htm

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WELLNESS DANCERCISE at HAN WOK CHINESE CUISINE at Blue Wave Mall

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:27:00 +0000

(stretching time before the dance classes began)

(The participants dancing and groovin their way to fitness

through Hip-hop dance moves)

The Wellness Dancercise Classes took the Blue Wave Strip Mall by storm as more than 60 participants danced their way to fitness through the guidance of Jam Aranda from the Benilde Romacon Dance company under the artistic direction of Christine Crame-Santillan. Using a combination of stretching & aerobic work for fitness & wellness integrating hip hop & jazz dance techniques, the very energetic and fired-up participants had a great time while keeping up with the equally energetic instructor.

(Jam Aranda at the forefront leading the group with hip-hop

and jazz dance techniques)

To complement the Wellness Dancercise, a group of certified massage therapists headed by Rommel Martinez of Greenbay Therapeutic & Rejuvenation Services & Ellen Valdenibro from Wellbeing.com Incorporated. Everyone had a taste of what the benefits of massage therapy can do for the body as Rommel explained the different modalities and other types of massages that anyone can receive.

(Rommel Martinez and the other massage therapists giving the

Dancercise participants a taste of their therapeutic touch)

Guests and sponsors from other wellness-oriented groups were also present to share wellness tips to the participants. Leading the way was Jason Estimado from Pharmanex who gave the participants a brief presentation on the benefits of antioxidants and the negative effects of free radicals to our bodies.

(Jason Estimado from Pharmanex)

The next presentor was Joy Sta. Theresa from Fusion Excel who presented the benefits of Scalar Energy that is present in Quantum Science pendants. Scalar energy enhances the bio-electric field of the body that works to facilitate cell permeability and thereby enhances the many physiological functions of the cells in the body. Simple demonstrations showed how scalar energy can instantaneously improve the strength and balance of the body - without even drinking or taking anything.

Our certified nurse Noela Lectura from Beauty and Wellness Options Incorporated, the sponsor for the FREE Alkaline-Plus Water that the participants enjoyed, presented the benefits of drinking alkaline water for health disorder management, body weight management, beautiful skin and hair and healthy food. Beauty and Wellness Options Inc also provided FREE Live Blood Analysis for our participants for them to gauge how healthy their bodies are using this quick but reliable method.

Finally, everyone had a healthy breakfast courtesy of Han Wok Chinese Cuisine Blue Wave outlet. While breakfast was being served, Anahata Foundation gave and AV presentation on Wellness and what it means in our lives.

It was truly an action-packed morning that satisfied both minds and bodies of our participants that they could not wait to get more! So stay tuned for more Wellness Weekends at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine - Blue Wave.

Wellness Dancercise is sponsored by:

Wong Group of Companies
Worldnet Business Center
Beauty and Wellness Options Inc
Pharmanex
Fusion Excel
Anahata Foundation
Greenbay Therapeutic and Rejuvenation Services
Wellbeing.com
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Wellness Dancercise is held at:

Han Wok Chinese Cuisine
Blue Wave Strip Mall
EDSA corner D.Macapagal Avenue
(near SM Mall of Asia)
Tel: 5566858

For more information about upcoming Wellness Dancercise classes, please contact:

Worldnet Business Center
3F Zeta Building, 191 Salcedo St
Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: 8136961 / 8300205 to 07 local 19

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What You Need To Know About Influenza A(H1N1)

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:54:00 +0000

What is the influenza A (H1N1)?
Influenza A (H1N1) is an acute respiratory disease that is highly contagious.

How do people get infected?
Like the common flu, this virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, dispersing infected droplets onto surfaces or into the air. People who come into contact with such surfaces or breathe in contaminated air can become infected. The virus has led to a deadly outbreak in Mexico. From Mexico, it has spread to other parts of the world when visitors returned to their home countries.

Previously named swine flu, Influenza A (H1N1) has not been shown to transmit through eating pork that has been handled and cooked properly.

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) are similar to the common flu. These include high fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose and breathlessness. Because of the similarities in symptoms, only laboratory tests can confirm whether a person has been infected by the virus. Experts believe that like the common flu, symptoms can appear within 7 days of infection.

One in three infected people do not exhibit any symptoms. This makes containing the disease difficult as carriers or those with mild symptoms can unwittingly spread the infection to others.

What are the implications of being infected?
Influenza A (H1N1) has killed at least 66 people in Mexico and made over 2895 ill there. 39 countries have officially reported 8480 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.* For each person that is infected, more will be at risk. This makes it even more important to know about influenza A (H1N1) and take action against it.

Is there any cure for influenza A (H1N1)?
Reports have stated that Tamiflu, a drug for flu treatment may be effective. Authorities are also recommending two influenza neuraminidase inhibitors, oseltamivir and zanamivir, to stop the virus from reproducing in the body. However, it is best to take precautions to prevent infection.

What precautions can I take to protect myself against influenza A (H1N1)?
Because influenza A (H1N1) is highly contagious, extra caution should be exercised. Take precautions to avoid infection by:

•Not having any close contact with people who are having flu symptoms, and practicing good personal hygiene if you have to come into close contact with them.

•Washing hands thoroughly with soap frequently.

•Maintaining a strong immune system by getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly.

If you are feeling unwell, especially if you exhibit flu symptoms, see a doctor and stay at home to prevent spreading any virus to others.

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The Health Benefits of Lavender

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:17:00 +0000

(Lavender Joy from 1800Flowers.com)

Mothers day is fast approaching and almost everyone would be scrambling to get their hands on a good bouquet of Mothers day flowers to give mom on her special day. There are several types, varieties and arrangements available making it hard for people to choose the best set for their mothers. My suggestion would be to offer her a good jar of properly arranged lavenders, which does not only look striking as the photo above, but also has certain health benefits that I did not know existed before.

These flowers give off a classic fragrance that has been used since the days of old and were used by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. The form that grows in the Mediterranean was thought to be a love herb and was poured or sprinkled on top of someone's head.

The benefits of aromatheraphy using these scents has been documented including its nerve-soothing abilities, as well as its sedative and spasmolytic qualities. Oils from this plant were also used to treat psoriasis and eczema and when mixed with vegetable oil, it can be used as a soothing lotion. When used in baths, it can relieve itchiness and neuralgic pain. It is also used as an insect repellent which can be a good way to protect your home from dengue viruses brought by mosquitoes.

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Pacquiao, Boxing, Getting Fit and Tennis Tips from Nachshon Draiman

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sun, 03 May 2009 08:58:00 +0000

Ouch! That must have hurt. I don't know though what would hurt more for Hatton - his bloodied nose and face after Pacquaio's stong punches, or his ego after being beaten by a "lowly" Filipino in less than two rounds.

Anyway, Pacquaio is 12 Million Dollars richer (not counting the Pay-per-View proceeds) which will definitely send thousands of boxing hopefuls to gyms across the country to train and possibly make it big like their idol Manny Pacquaio. A negligible percentage would probably get headway though, although it would probably be of a less grander scale than Pacquaio's. But at least these people would try to get fit and in shape instead of bumming around on street corners, watching people pass them by or spend the whole day drinking gin or cheap whisky until they pass out and sprawl at the same street corner as if they were at the receiving end of Pacquaio's left hook.

As for me, boxing was never my thing. I have the height of a lightweight but the poundage of a heavyweight.... professional wrestler. Although I did train for some martial arts stuff, I would lack the speed and agility required for a pound-per-pound boxer.

What I do like to explore though is the game of tennis. My father used to play squash, tennis and badmidton and has all the equipment he needs at his disposal to pursue these games. When my parents migrated to the United States, he left his equipment here in the Philippines and nobody was using them ever since. Well, it's time for me to use these tools and get myself back into shape.

Searching the net for tennis tips, I came across the blog by Nachshon Draiman. The entries made by Nachshon Draiman were quite informative, practical and easy to implement on your own that I would like to try them out myself.

The tennis tips written by Nachshon Draiman range from conditioning drills, to improving your serve, and even some tips on online tennis lessons. I would try to go over these tips one by one and see for myself how effective they are in improving my game.... or well, at least get some proper exercise.

That's a lot better that being beaten to a pulp by the likes of Manny Pacquaio.

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Happy Mother's Month at Han Wok Blue Wave

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:18:00 +0000

Mom should not cook on Mother's Day. Treat her to a fabulous Han Wok Chinese Cuisine dinner on her special day!

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for the Month of May, we will be giving away a bottle of wine for every P2500 food purchase at Han Wok Blue Wave. A glass of wine for the mothers will be given for every food purchase of P1500.

For more info you can contact:

HAN WOK BLUE WAVE
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
http://hanwokchinesecuisine.synthasite.com/
Blue Wave Commercial Complex
D.Macapagal Ave cor EDSA, Pasay City (just in front of Mall of Asia)

Telephone Numbers:
(632)830-0205 to 07
(632)556-6858 / (632)7103900
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
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Healthier Sugars to Satisfy Your "Sweet Tooth"

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:40:00 +0000

The healthiest form of sugar is from whole foods such as fruits and vegetables. These whole-food sugars also come with micronutrients known as fiber, enzymes, complete vitamins, organic minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Both scientific literature and clinical experience show that diets high in fiber, fruits, vegetables and herbal teas significantly reduce the occurrence of host of deadly diseases.

But here is a list of sugars that are the "next best thing" to the sugar in fruits and vegetables. They contain some nutrients, but do still have a fairly high glycemic index:

•Agave nectar—from a cactus-like plant in Mexico.

•Fructose (Levulose)—found in many foods in combination with glucose and galactose such as: honey, tree fruits, berries, melons, beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips and onions.

•Sugar Alcohols—sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol (wood sugar or birch sugar).

•Rice Syrup—from rice and sprouted grains (maltose being the main sugar type).

•Turbinado—raw sugar cane juice that has been dehydrated, colored and then crystallized. Consider it a partially refined sugar.

•Fruit Juice Concentrate—remaining sugar from apples, devoid of most of its fiber, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

•Date or Kiwi Sugar—made from dehydrated ground dates or kiwis.

•Grade B Maple Syrup (unrefined)—from maple tree sap.

•Unsulphured Molasses—made from the juice of sun-ripened cane, blackstrap molasses is the residue of the cane syrup after the sugar crystals have been separated.

•Sucanat—non-refined cane sugar that hasn’t had the molasses removed from it.

•Rapadura—essentially pure dried sugarcane juice much like sucanat.

•Raw Honey—made by bees and typically only sold in health food stores.

•Stevia—a sweet natural herb powder.

From Michael Cutler, M.D. of www.truehealth.com

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Quality Homecare for Elderly Loved Ones

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:58:00 +0000

A healthy living consciousness and advancements in modern medicines have resulted in longer life spans for the average American, resulting in a considerable increase in the Senior Citizen population. Although this means that people have more time and opportunity to spend with their elderly loved ones, however people should realize that they should prepare more to provide needed care and convenience for their loved ones.

As people grow old, they have learned to accept that their bodies are not what they used to be. Most have developed certain medical conditions that make it difficult for them to perform daily task. In Arizona, common elderly-related conditions range from vision impairments to mobility incapacities and could be as serious as Dementia and Alzheimer's. Such conditions require professional Phoenix homecare services that not only provide excellent adult care assistance, but have compassionate and friendly caregivers that treat the people they are caring for as their own family.

Photos courtesy of www.adultcareassistance.com

There are several Homecare Phoenix providers that offer such adult day care services and even convalescent care for people with certain medical conditions. Before committing to a particular Home Care Phoenix service provider, you need to choose a company that can support the specific needs of your elderly loved ones and match them with efficient and professional caregivers, nurses and physicians. You also need to look into their experience in providing well-rounded adult home care services that provides a wide selection of excellent senior living options for your elderly and provide them with an independent and comfortable lifestyle.

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Shed Those Extra Pounds with DANCERCISE at Han Wok Blue Wave

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:46:00 +0000

I just had one of the best lunch experiences in years yesterday. And it was Chinese cuisine!

I accepted the invitation from Mr. Jack Wong and wife Helen, fellow entrepreneurs from Wong Group of Companies to come and visit their Han Wok Chinese Restaurant at the Blue Wave Commercial Complex at D. Macapagal Avenue. I was really glad that I did. Together with Jack and Helen, we were joined by Jo Frando of Taxmaster Accounting Services, Nathaniel Torilla of Han Wok Blue Wave and Rome Sherriff Montoya of Worldnet Business Center over lunch. They were a really cool group and I had a chance to learn more about Wong Group of Companies and their world-class services.

(from left: Nathan Torilla, Rome Montoya, who's that bald guy?, Jack Wong, Helen Wong and Jo Frando)

We were served with Sautéed Squid with Bell peppers, with really tender and tasty squid with just the right touch of chili and spices. Another dish was their Chami special, one of the best pancit dish I've ever tasted. Not to be outdone was the Fried String Beans with Minced Pork that tingles the palate with just the right combination of vegetables and meat. But my favorite was the Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet, which I mistakenly thought of as pork due to the very tasty morsels that I began to lose count of calories I'm ingesting.

Well, got to shed those extra pounds after, and Han Wok is also showing us how to do just that!

Jack Wong and his staff at Han Wok have the commitment to serve Filipinos with their motto "Eat Well, Live Well". In line with this concept, they have introduced the DANCERCISE Classes every Saturday and Sunday mornings this March. Everyone is invited to participate and enjoy a dynamic, high-energy workout with a mix of aerobics, strength training and dance. After a rigorous Dancercise routine, you can all head to Han Wok Restaurant and enjoy a healthy breakfast. This is truly eating well and living well!

The Wonders of the Lowly Eggplant

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Cure cancer with EGGPLANT?!

That's C-U-R-E, not just improve -- one of today's most common and scariest cancers?

Usually in under 3 months!

Hear about the 80,000 success stories and not one case of cancer coming back...
How did this one get covered up?

(BALTIMORE, MD)

EGGPLANT! And the latest research isn't from some fly-by-night outfit that you'd be afraid to take your dog to - but the Royal London Hospital.

Virtually the entire medical press ignored this natural discovery. But one courageous M.D. broke the news - and has spent his career proving that nobody does it better than Mother Nature. Some even say he's changing modern medicine...

Could a true cancer cure with a 100% success rate get COVERED UP?

Even if it has 80,000 success stories and a 26 year track record?

Dear Health-conscious Friend:

Would you believe that an extract from eggplant could cure -- that's cure, not just improve -- the majority of non-melanoma skin cancers (squamous and basal cell cancers), usually in three months or less? This may seem like an outrageous claim, but researchers have known about these incredible results for over 20 years!

It might have remained a secret for another two decades if award-winning doctor Jonathan Wright, M.D. hadn't published the research -- and dared tell the truth: It's a cure! Just look at the proof:

'It's a cure!' -- straight from Royal London Hospital's double-blind, placebo controlled study.

Using a form of eggplant extract called BEC5, doctors treated both invasive and non-invasive non-melanoma skin cancers. The results were equal to those resulting from invasive surgery, minus the scars. And doctors concluded: 'In our view and experience, BEC5 is...safe and effective...it is a cost-effective treatment for both primary and secondary skin cancer.'

Even more importantly, follow-up research on patients who used BEC5 shows once their cancer went away, it did not recur.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. You'll hear how careful patient records kept since the 1980's show...

Success in 80,000 cases with ZERO return of the cancer!

Over 80,000 patients have used it successfully. Microscopic analysis consistently shows death of all cancer cells. Better yet, no cancer has ever returned.

Best of all, BEC5 does not kill any healthy human cells. With microscopic precision, it selects and eliminates only the cancer cells. Healthy cells are not affected in any way by the treatment.

A major breakthrough?

You bet!

More than a million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone.

Yet this same eggplant breakthrough is so safe and effective, it can even be used cosmetically -- to eradicate age spots, sun spots and 'pre-cancers' called actinic keratoses.

It's non-invasive, non-toxic and so easy to use, you can do it at home. Simple as smoothing on skin cream.

So how did our mighty medical press miss this one?

How come you never saw anything about it...not in magazines...not on TV...not even on the internet?

Because of modern medicine's 'golden rule' -- those with the gold make the rules!

And this astonishingly cheap, effective cancer cure has just one unfortunate drawback...

It threatens the pocketbooks of pharmaceutical firms, dermatology clinics and plastic surgeons. (And the eggplant lobby isn't nearly as powerful as you might imagine.)
This medical 'maverick' has been swimming against the current to pioneer natural cures the FDA has swept under the rug.

His contemporaries call him the greatest genius in alternative medicine.
In fact, they recently awarded him their discipline's highest honor for a lifetime of achievement in naturopathic medicine -- the Linus Pauling Award.

Thousands of forward-thinking doctors have sought him out for advice and guidance in seeking natural therapies for health problems that have defied drugs and conventional treatments...

And to many of his patients, he represents hope for progress in the safe treatment (or even the complete reversal) of diseases and illnesses that may have plagued them for decades -- and stumped their mainstream doctors many times over...

His name is Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and he has made breakthrough cures and therapies that are delivering his patients -- and the patients of his disciples -- from the evils of both disease and the modern drugs that sometimes do more harm than good. In the years to come, these revelations will change medicine as we know it forever -- if the big-money drug interests and corrupt government don't succeed in quashing them first...

To know more about Dr. Jonathan V. Wright:
Nutrition and Healing Newsletter
http://www.wrightnewsletter.com/

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BONUS!

Here’s a recipe for Eggplant Shu Mai Dumpling you can do at home:

Eggplant Shu Mai

by Rhonda Parkinson

Your Guide to Chinese Cuisine.

Makes about 24 Shu Mai

INGREDIENTS:

4 Asian eggplants
1 tablespoon fermented black beans
2 large cloves garlic
1 slice ginger
1 green onion
3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
2 dozen shu mai or gyoza wrappers, or wonton wrappers cut into circles

PREPARATION:

Remove the stem from the eggplant and chop into very small, thumb-sized pieces. (Do not peel the eggplant).Rinse the beans. Let sit in the water for a few minutes to soften. Use a cleaver or knife to finely chop.

Peel and mince the garlic. Mash the beans and the garlic together. Set aside.Mince the ginger. Wash and finely chop the green onion.Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant and stir-fry until softened (about 5 minutes). Remove from the wok.Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the garlic and black bean mixture and the ginger. Stir-fry until aromatic. Add the green onion and the chile sauce. Add the eggplant back into the pan and mix everything together. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper to taste. Remove from the wok. Cool slightly.

To make the shu mai, lay a wrapper in front of you. Place 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons filling in the middle. Do not fold the wrapper over. Instead, gather up the edges to form a basket shape. Make sure the shu mai can stand up in the steamer.Place the shu mai on an oiled plate and steam for 5 to 10 minutes.

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RECOGNIZING A STROKE

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:10:00 +0000

From a doctor's point of view, this story is life-saving. Let's share it with non-medical people.

Recognizing A Stroke
(a true story)

Susie is recuperating at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke, all because Sherry saw Susie stumble. She asked Susie the 3 questions, so simple, this literally saved Susie's life. Some angel sent it to Sherry and she did just what it said to do. Susie failed all three so 911 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and it did not appear to be a stroke as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics, they took her to the hospital right away.

Thank God for the sense to remember the 3 steps!

Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

*Ask the individual to SMILE.

*Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

*Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.

If he/she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

After discovering that a group of nonmedical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

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Choosing Your Medical Tourism Destination

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:24:00 +0000

There are certain medical treatments and surgeries that are either not covered by your health insurance or are too expensive to have in the United States. Going abroad on a medical tourism journey may be your only option. However, medical travel does not simply mean getting on a plane and fly to the nearest country that offers surgery or treatment services. There are certain things you should need to know and understand before deciding where to go.

The following provides a definitive guide on how to decide where to travel abroad for your medical procedure and what elements you should consider first before embarking on a journey.

Preliminary Considerations for Medical Travel

One of the most features of medical tourism that makes it more appealing for healthcare seekers is the wide variety of options available. Medical travelers can explore these options on their own and use their own resourcefulness, or they can simply coordinate with medical intermediaries for more convenience. These intermediaries also provide an all-in-one package that includes the cost of procedures, doctors’ fees, hospital fees, insurance, aftercare procedures, travel and accommodation.

Cost Considerations

The costs of medical procedures in medical travel destinations are significantly less than the costs compared to the US. Most of these expenses fall under hospital and doctors’ fees. However, other factors should be reviewed and included in with their budget. Calculating for the total cost should take into account all of these additional cost, which includes:

· Passport costs including travel visas and other document requirements
· Airfare going to the host country and back to the United States
· Airport pick-up upon arrival and departure
· Transport cost from hotels to health provider’s clinics or hospitals and vice versa
· Hotel accommodations
· Food, drinks, and tips
· International calls and other correspondence back home
· Medications and medical supplies
· Aftercare costs
· Contingencies

The following are cost comparisons between destination countries as compared to US retail procedural costs for typical healthcare and surgical treatments.

Hospital Certification

Most of the destination countries for medical travelers are increasingly providing better healthcare facilities that are built to global standards, as supported by their governments. The Joint Commission International (JCI), the leading medical accreditation organization in the US, has certified more than 220 hospitals, clinics and treatment centers all across the globe.

Aside from the JCI, there are other international accreditation bodies for healthcare facilities and these include Accreditation Canada (CCHSA), Trent Accreditation Scheme (TAS), The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), and International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), European Society for Quality in Healthcare (ESQH), and the International Organization for Standardization, more commonly known as ISO.

On top of international certifications, several foreign hospitals and healthcare clinics are owned, managed or affiliated with American hospitals, medical providers, and prestigious universities. Aside from this, destination countries also have their localized certification bodies, like the Indian Healthcare Federation that provides accreditation standards for the country’s local providers.

Doctor Qualifications

Foreign medical facilities employ internationally or US-certified medical staff. Many doctors, surgeons and nurses in these facilities are trained in countries like the UK or the United States, or are trained at levels at par with international standards. Many of these physicians have fellowships with American medical societies and have specialty certifications from an American medical board.

During the selection process for the foreign providers and physicians who will conduct your medical procedure, the following items should be considered first before choosing a particular doctor.

- The place of study and year the doctor graduated
- The place and duration of internship and training
- Local, American, or International board certification that the doctor has and the year it was obtained
- Membership with American or International medical societies.

Aside from certifications and accreditations for hospitals and doctors, a medical traveler should also consider the language factor in having a procedure offshore. It will only do them no good if the doctor, nurses and hospital staff will not be able to communicate with their patients in plain English.

Aftercare Considerations

A significant component in any medical procedure is aftercare. Medical travelers should ask and obtain the following information from their medical intermediary before finalizing their journey.

- The type of aftercare provided by the medical facility abroad.
- The length of stay before traveling back home.
- The availability of prescribed aftercare medication in the USA.
- Ease of contact with the medical staff abroad after returning home.
- Return visits requirements.
- Qualified medical staff affiliated with the medical tourism agency that can provide aftercare treatments as needed.

Insurance and Liability

One final issue for medical tourism is the question on liability. Despite the big savings that travelers can get, an increased risk may be apparent. If something goes wrong, the patient would have to work through the destination country’s legal system.

Accommodations and other Non-medical Related Considerations

Destination countries like India, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines and other host nations are investing heavily in the medical tourism industry due to the considerable revenues it would bring to their country’s economy. In parallel with this growth, other hospitality industries are building themselves up to keep at par. This includes airports, transportation, hotels, resorts and other vacation spots. All-inclusive medical tourism packages provided by medical intermediaries usually consider all these amenities on top of the medical requirements.

Recommendations

People considering medical tourism to receive their needed healthcare or surgical procedures have a variety of options available at their disposal. However, careful research into the medical travel intermediary as well as the designated foreign health provider is necessary before committing yourself. Resources are available online and you can take advantage of these sources to find yourself the best medical tourism company, in a country of your choosing, that will provide the best services that you need.

(original article appeared in Health Tourism. For more articles on Medical Travel and Healthcare Tourism, please visit http://www.health-tourism.com)

Are You at Risk for a Dangerous Blood Clot?

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:43:00 +0000

It's one thing to have an incurable illness—but it's UNFORGIVABLE for you to suffer from a problem that already has a simple and safe remedy!

Did you ever think that poor circulation was an illness?

No?

What if poor circulation caused a blockage of blood flow to your heart? Doesn't that count as a serious heart problem?

Or what if poor blood flow prevented your brain from getting enough oxygen? Wouldn't this cause all sorts of mental problems like forgetfulness... foggy thinking... "senior moments"... or even a serious brain disaster?

What about the scores of health problems like constant fatigue... unexplainable muscle pain... and chronic depression? What if I told you blood flow of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs and tissues of your body had EVERYTHING to do with their optimal function? Well, guess what? They do!

If sticky blood triggers these health calamities—you can bet your bottom dollar poor circulation is a serious health problem!

Renegade Blood Clots Are Extremely Dangerous!

A blood clot is your body's natural response to a cut, scrape, injury or trauma. So you know what I am talking about, let me give you a simple overview of how blood clotting works.

To stop blood loss your body manufactures a protein called fibrin. Fibrin has a thread-like appearance and quickly forms a mesh to create a plug or clot over the wound site.

Within seconds, normal clotting occurs and prevents blood loss by sealing off the damaged blood vessels.

After the bleeding danger is over, you no longer need the blood clot. So your body produces a special enzyme called plasmin to target and dissolve the blood fibrin clots.

Unfortunately, as you get older, your ability to produce plasmin and break down blood clots significantly declines.

This means your blood can build up an excess of fibrin and become thick and gel-like.
Without sufficient plasmin to break up the fibrin, it's nearly impossible to dissolve clots. And this can cause some serious health problems.

If a clot breaks free and travels through your bloodstream, it's like a renegade on the loose! You don't know where it will turn up and what kind of trouble it's going to cause you.

Since clots were never intended to be long-term occupants in your veins or arteries, they can quickly slow down healthy circulation... block blood flow to your smaller vessels... lodge in your brain, lung, or heart... and wreak havoc on your entire body!

I'm going tell you about a remarkable, 1,000-year-old Japanese nutrient that can help you restore healthy blood flow—and help you avoid a dangerous health problem.

It's An Outrage You Haven't Heard About It Until Now!

The Japanese know how to help safely dissolve dangerous blood clots—and one of them is a remarkable cheesy-like delicacy that is remarkably powerful! It's called nattokinase—natto for short.

(photo from Wikipedia)

In fact, the Japanese have been using natto for over 1,000 years. This fermented soybean product is well known for its distinct taste and unique odor. The positive effects it has on your heart and vascular system are unbeatable!

Natto is made by adding the bacteria Bacillus natto to boiled soybeans and allowing the mixture to ferment.

Natto has the uncanny ability to help liquefy blood clots and help stop them from occurring in the first place!

In other words, Natto can help:
•Improve your overall circulation—keeping your artery walls flexible and supple too!
•Maintain normal blood pressure—to help prevent your heart from overworking!
•Relieve pain and discomfort caused by blood clots—a Godsend for sleepless nights!
•Restore muscle strength—and help you regain healthy vigor!
•Enhance your body's natural ability to fight clots—and helps dissolve existing clots!

Improve Blood Pressure Fast!

An amazing "side effect" of nattokinase is that it can help normalize your blood pressure!

When you take nattokinase, you help unclog the stickiness or dangerous clotting in your blood vessels. That means less blood pressure is needed to push the blood through your arteries—and over time less problems in the vessel walls. This powerful benefit was confirmed by a blue ribbon animal and human study in Japan.

In the first part of the study, laboratory rats were given the equivalent of 25 grams of natto cheese. In just two hours, their systolic blood pressure (the top number) dropped from 166mmHg to 145mmHg.

That's a 12.7% drop simply from adding natto to their diet!

The experiment then moved to human trials. Volunteers were given the equivalent of 200 mg of natto cheese. The results?

In just two hours, their systolic blood pressure decreased, on average, from 173mmHg to 155mmHg. Their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) decreased, on average, from 101mmHg to 91mmHg.

That's a 10.9% drop in systolic blood pressure and a 9.7% drop in diastolic blood pressure!

Clearly, if you want to help naturally prevent blood clots—and help lower blood pressure at the same time—nattokinase may be just what you need!

The "Watchdog" Power of Nattokinase...

Taking Nattokinase before you develop a dangerous blood clot is like having a watchdog guarding your precious blood.

When nattokinase enzymes detect a clot formation—they quickly pounce on it and help break up the fibrin network that causes platelets and other agents to accumulate and create a clot.

This watchdog is even more vicious on existing clots! Nattokinase enzymes encircle the site of the clot and "chew up" the fibrin network so the pieces of clot can be swiftly cleaned out of your bloodstream.

That's crucial for helping to delay... avoid... and even improve "old age" health problems such as...
•Muscle pain
•High blood pressure
•Forgetfulness and "senior moments"
•Blood sugar imbalances
•Poor vision
•Leg and muscle cramps
•Varicose veins
•Low energy and fatigue
•Swelling and edema
•Cold hands and feet

Don't Wait For a Blood Clot to Wreak Havoc On Your Health!

Pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know about it... hospitals aren't interested in helping you prevent health problems... and your doctor probably hasn't had the time to read the research about this amazing circulation booster.

You can experience the benefits of nattokinase with a unique formula available exclusively from True Health™.

This powerful, clot-busting formula contains 100% nattokinase (150mg per daily serving)—the same high quality nutrient that's been shown by scientific research to help dissolve dangerous blood clots—and even help prevent them from occurring in the first place!

The Japanese have known for centuries the total health power of natto—and nattokinase—now you know too...

Yours for healthy living,
Michael Cutler, M.D.
True Health Weekly™

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Changing the Course of Medicine through Vaccines

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:00 +0000

Watching HOUSE is one of my favorite pastimes while taking a break from work. Aside from getting amused by the wonderful antics perpetrated by Dr. House, I actually learned a great deal about diseases and medicine from watching these episodes.

One of the few things that enlightened me while watching this series is that many life-threatening diseases, present several decades ago, were greatly reduced or eliminated by using vaccines. Polio, German measles, diphtheria, pertussis and a whole lot of diseases can be controlled and prevented by vaccines.

I came across the website of the Vaccine Education Center of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where Dr. Paul Offit serves as Chief of Infectious Diseases. The center is educating people about the benefits of vaccines and describing how these medicines can prevent diseases. Dr. Paul Offit has written and published several papers regarding vaccine safety and was a co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine that is recommended for use by the CDC. This won him several prestigious medals from medical associations.

I urge parents who are recipients of this blog to learn more about vaccines and the benefits it can give to your children. This can guide you in making the correct decisions regarding your family’s health and well-being.

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Start Your Year Right with this Simple Cleansing Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Allan Mariano) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:00 +0000

The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that obesity is a major cause for the lowering of life expectancy among young adults. A correlation was found linking Body-Mass-Index (BMI) to longevity, wherein people with higher BMIs have a bigger chance of having a premature death. An obese 20-year-old white male who stands 5’10” and weighs a whopping 288 pounds has a BMI of greater than 40 is in danger of losing 13 years of his life. This would probably an extreme case but ordinary Americans numbering in the millions have high BMIs resulting to less life expectancy of about three to five years as compared to people with normal BMIs.

As expected, people will consume excessive number of calories during the holidays and this will put more people at risks. However, people can start their year right by following this quick and safe cleansing regimen during and after the holidays:

* Drink lots of water. Get at least eight glasses of water day. You will be surprised at how drinking enough water can prevent several diseases. (I will discuss the benefits of water in later issues).

* Get some fresh air in you. Stretch your legs and go for a brisk walk. Do this daily.

* Don’t get guilty with the indulgences during Christmas and suddenly starve yourself. Just eat normally with have well-balanced meals. Try to avoid nuts and milk chocolate.

* Sleep early. The body has the ability to heal itself and you can induce this by sleeping regularly at the correct times.

* Follow this rule: eat five portions of fruit and vegetable a day. Maximize your intake of antioxidants by mixing colors among fruits and veggies.

Remember, prosperity does not only mean having a fat wallet. It should encompass all aspects of our being – including our health.

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