The many different kinds of food groups are essential in the body, not only to promote wellness, strength, vitality, intelligence, but also for reasons of productivity. Like, eating bananas to improve one’s testosterone level, or having avocados to do the same. Certainly, what we eat affects our daily activities as well as affect our goals in life. If we wanna have kids or live longer, surely, we need to eat the right kinds of food and include them in a regular diet. And too much of what we eat also affects our health and well being. Well, I am sure everyone will say that it is a knowledge of long ago, and we simply have ignored them.

Anyway, with the heat that we are experiencing this summer, it is but natural that we eat what can be refreshing and at the same time provide us with vitamins and minerals that can help us combat heat stroke and all other heat-related diseases. Might as well have a daily dose of vitamin c rich fruits and vegetables and plenty of water too. The key is to eat what can help us cool off from the heat….

When my grandma was still alive, she would often take glucosamine sulphate whenever her arthritis would bother her. Then I read about certain kinds of foods to eat and foods to avoid in order that arthritis will not be that painful, or if luck will strike, completely avoid it.

My grandma was lucky, it did not reach a point that her hands would look like the images below:

Hands affected by rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of arthritis

Truly, it does look bothersome, but the person suffering from arthritis will also be bothered by the pain it will cause. The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain that is often constant and may be localized to a specific joint. This pain from arthritis occurs because of an inflammation that occurs around the joint, and this damage to the joint is because of some disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains that is mostly caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and of course, fatigue. So, as much as possible, if it can be avoided, every measure must be taken. Food intake as well as exercise. And to add, vitamins that can help stimulate the regular flow of blood at the blood vessels.

Now, we are more cautious that we take food seriously, for the fact that diet plays a major role in avoiding arthritis. It is said that beans or legumes are the top most triggering factor for arthritis.

Below are some beans that may trigger arthritic reactions.

Vegetables and fruits are good for the body. But there are certain foods that we must be aware of ill effects towards the body.. Below are some other foods that are best avoided so that arthritis pain will not occur.

1.) Red meat (beef, lamb, pork), one should substitute chicken and oily fish.

2.) Fruits and vegetables labeled as members of the nightshade family such as tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplants, red peppers, and tobacco.

3.) Wax covered fruit and citrus fruit. To improve shelf life, fruits are covered with wax, so organic fruits are recommended.

4.) Dairy products such as cows milk, cheese and yoghurt.

5.) Sugar and foods containing sugar like chocolate, sweets, soft drinks, syrup, honey,  and treacle

6.) Flour and bran made from white wheat. One must avoid foods where the ingredients include cereal binders, cereal fillers or cereal protein, wheat starch or edible starch, as they can trigger the pain.

7.) Dry roasted nuts  as well as raw nuts like almonds. Walnuts and brazil nuts may be beneficial.

8.) Beverages like alcohol, tea, coffee (including decaffeinated), cocoa and of course, soft drinks.

9.) Foods containing caffeine.

10.) Butter and margarine must be restricted.

11.) Salt, pepper and vinegar too. Sure, food may go bland, but there are also other ways to find alternatives.

To experiment with one’s arthritis pain, parallel to the diet  that he or she must employ to see what works best is one’s prerogative. Some of these foods may be tolerable, but for other, not. One does not really have to eliminate all of the foods mentioned above,  but only some of them or one may get arthritis pain relief by restricting the intake of some foods.

Now, preparing foods with limited ingredients may be boring for some, but a good arthritis diet does not need to be. One just have to use imagination in the preparation of foods in order to get variety in flavors and taste.

DISCLAIMER: This is a REPOST from Facebook shoutouts.

At an ordinary barbecue Kate stumbles and falls. A guest offers to call an ambulance, but Kate convinces everyone that she is fine and that it is her new shoe’s that made her fall. She seems a little pale, so her husband helps to brush off her clothes and pick a new food dish for her. She then partied all night with the others. Her husband called later…To say he had taken her to the hospital and that she died at 11 pm! She had suffered a stroke. A neurologist says a person who has a stroke should be treated within 3 hours to be saved. This means that we must all be aware of whether a person has a stroke… A quick test is: 1) Ask the person to laugh…They can not do this. 2) Ask the person to speak a complete sentence. 3) Ask the person to raise both arms…It is not quite as it should be. 4) Ask the person to stick out their tongue…It will roll and squirm in their mouth. A cardiologist says: IF THIS FACT IS POSTED BY AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, WE MAY SAVE MORE LIVES, AND POSSIBLY OUR OWN. We send all sorts of invitations, but now we can fill the internet with something EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! If you think the same thing, copy this and together we just might actually save lives.

Have you ever tasted Wheat Grass Juice? It was three years ago when I heard about this drink but it was only in 2010 that I tried it. The first Wheat Grass Juice I tasted was on my way to Singapore, bought at the airport 24 hour shop. My sister told me to take it as I was feeling under the weather when I was about to depart…  It tasted really good, as it was the kind that was ready to drink and was chilled. Then when I was living in Singapore, we usually bought Wheat Grass Juice from a Chinese Medicinal Shop. It was ready to drink, but was warm. Actually, there had been so many kinds of tea, juices and drinks sold at that medicinal shop. Some are brewed the same day, while others were chilled. But because I liked the wheat grass juice I first tasted, I found myself craving for it.

It was during this time too that I found out that we can actually grow Wheat Grass in our very homes, and make our own Wheat Grass Juice.. fresh everyday. All we need are the right tools and equipment.

First, you have to have a SPROUTER:

Photo from http://www.ezjuicers.com/kits.htm

Photo from https://www.easygreen.com/

There are actually many kinds of sprouters, and it ranges upon one’s needs and budget. The one you see at the left needs to be covered but the one on the right is automatically covered as per type of sprouter.. And there are yet many more choices to choose from.

And of course, the JUICER:

Here’s a video on how to juice up and prepare the wheat Grass Juice:

And if you have no Wheat Grass Juicer, you can actually use a blender:

Lili got sick the other day, and so, as a precautionary measure, my cousin and I made Tawa-tawa tea from Tawa-Tawa or Asthma Weed (Euphorbia hirta Linn) found at the DepEd Camiguin grounds.. It has been proven many times over that Tawa-tawa or Gatas-gatas in some regions, have curing effect for dengue. And ever since it has been used by friends, relatives and family members, we have been blessed with this miracle plant..

Photo borrowed from http://www.stuartxchange.com/GatasGatas.html

We learned about Tawa-tawa, when a cousin’s friend came by selling scrubs that her mom made for their nursing classmates, of course at that time no one knew about  Cherokee Scrubs or even those from Sketchers, so settled buying or getting their scrubs from local seamstresses.  At that time, our baby cousin was feared to have dengue as his platelets were dropping like crazy, and this friend of theirs introduced Tawa-tawa. We almost did not believe her then.. But after that, even when someone in the family would feel differently, like having fever and a painful tummy, we immediately call for some to make Tawa-tawa tea..

Here’s how to do it:

1.) Wash the stems and leaves properly.

2.) Boil about six stems with leaves and flowers in two glasses of water for a minute or two..

3.) Let cool.

4.) Let the patient drink the cooled concoction..

When we arrived here in Camiguin, we didn’t know that there is this campaign for free measles vaccines and boosters.. which is a really great deal as they come very expensive when taken from a private hospital or pediatrician..  On a Wednesday, during our first week here, Lili and River got themselves Measles boosters that saved us approximately P 5,000 to P 6,000 for both kids..

That is why, I am so thankful for the government as it is afterall, the initiative of DOH, in cooperation with the LGUs and the barangay health team..

Do you know any Natural Ovarian Cyst Relief Secrets? A friend of mine mentioned three methods to give temporary relief.. By temporary, meaning, relief other than the medication she was having.. Every time I hear someone has ovarian cyst, I kinda pity and fear for the person’s state of health. But my friend assured me, that for as long as the case is curable and the pain tolerable, then there is hope..

My friend Minda has had ovarian cyst which she eventually took care of in 2006.. Before her operation, she had to endure so many uncomfortable instances, not to mention, deal with traumas and fears.. Eventually, she survived it. Before she went through treatment, and even while she was on treatment, her best source of energy did not come from her medication and vitamins. She simply followed a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and fruits, and more than eight glasses of water each day.. And true enough, an apple a day keeps her smile—

Spending just one weekend at the Garcia home in Kauswagan, Lanao made me realize so many things that are valuable to life in general. Apart from family and friendships, and deep faith and reverence to God, I have also observed that they make plants and animals important, and give importance to them in their daily space and routine.  They plant their own vegetables, whereby, almost all their neighbors benefit from their produce. They also raise their own live stock. But if there’s one thing that I am so blessed with, is the chance to witness how the family members  impart knowledge to their siblings as well as their guests.

The eldest of the Garcia sisters taught me about using garlic and calamansi to stop bleeding and prevent wounds from becoming worse.

Key Ingredients:

5 cloves of large garlic, crushed

2 large Calamansi squeezed

Mix the calamansi with the crushed garlic. Of course, after the two key ingredients are mixed well, the juice must be squeezed out of the mix.  You can do this with a cloth and place the extract in a vial or a small bottle. Refrigerate after using..

How to apply unto wounds:

1. Simply get a cotton ball
2. Dub a little amount of the extract unto an open wound
3. Repeat the process until the wound dries up..

I got this in my email today. Sharing here as this makes a lot of sense.

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our  readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for  the following diseases: Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat,epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles,diabetes,constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water

2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minutes

3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.

4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours

5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of waterat  the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.

6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life. The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases: 1. High Blood Pressure – 30 days 2. Gastric – 10 days 3. Diabetes – 30 days 4. Constipation – 10 days 5. Cancer – 180 days 6. TB – 90 days

7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily. This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times. It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routin work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.

This makes sense .. the Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals .not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain… For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.Once this ‘sludge’ reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line  the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal. A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not every heart  attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.

Let’s be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive… A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we’ll save at least one life.