Discovering life

WHOLE GRAINS

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What they do:
These are full of vitamins of the B group;
these vitamins are essential for normal skin
functioning, growth of new cells to replace
dead ones and to maintain the skin's strength
against infections and stress.

Niacin in whole grains also helps skin cells to

absorb nutrients from the blood and break

them to release energy.

How to consume:

Select breads, biscuits

and pastas that mention 'whole grain' instead

of just wheat flour in the ingredients.

Try to eat unpolished rice (brown rice).

You could also add wheat bran (husk of wheat)

to your chappatti dough.

Conditions it helps:

~ Peeling, cracked skin
~ Rough hands and feet.
~ Mouth ulcers, sore tongue, rawness at the

angles of your mouth.
~ A disease called pellagra, where skin

becomes dark, flaky and burnt.

PAPAYAS

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What they do: This delicious, low-calorie fruit is noT just

a dieter's delight; it comes packed
with carotenoids that release

Vitamin A.

Vitamin A has an antioxidant effect;
it protects your skin from

damage and keeps it young. It is
also known to decrease

the risk of cancer.

How to consume:

About 200 gm (a big bowlful)
is adequate.

The part near the seeds is the richest in nutrients,

so it should not be discarded. Instead,

just lightly flake off the seeds with a fork

Conditions it helps:

Dry skin and dry mucosa
(the lining of your mouth and eyes).

8 FOODS for your SKIN

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Oranges

They are loaded with Vitamin C, which protects
your skin from damage from environmental factors
like ultraviolet rays.
Vitamin C keeps your gums healthy and helps
your skin to make collagen, which is necessary
to keep it tight and wrinkle free.

How to consume
You need 200 mg of Vitamin C per day.
There's enough in one orange for your entire day's needs.
It's better to consume the whole fruit than just have the juice.
Smoking is a no-no as it decreases the absorption of Vitamin C
into the system.

Conditions it helps:
~ Bleeding, tender gums.
~ Healing wounds.
~ Prevents skin from looking dull due exposure to the sun.

why is this person famous?

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Eliseo Fernando Soriano was born on April 4, 1947 to Triunfo Soriano and Catalina Fernando in Pasay City, Metro Manila. He is the seventh of eight siblings.

He is known as Bro. Eli in the congregation he leads, and through his radio and television program Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path). He is the sensible preacher of members " CHURCH of GOD" International.

Soriano is known for criticizing various other religious groups for doctrines and practices, he understand all in the Bible.This is exhibited in his program "Itanong mo kay Soriano (Ask Soriano)" where he is able to answer any question using the Bible.

He is controversial because of wrong accusations here in the Philippines. Because of the Iglesia ni Cristo who cannot fight in debate with him because they know they can not win.

He left the country because he doesn't want the brethren to be hurt and still he can continue preaching here because of modern technology. More information about this guy, please visit the following website below then challenge yourself to ask him anything even your problems and he will answer according to the bible. He can answer any question promise.

http://www.livestream.com/elisoriano

Killer Cola!

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learn that one bottle of soft drink has about the same acidity level as vinegar - it's true!

INGREDIENTS IN SOFT DRINKS-A WITCH'S BRE

Sugar

Juicing-for-health.com explains that soft drinks contain up to 15 tsp. of sugar content per 325 m can, which is more sugar than your body needs for an entire day. Sugar can be harmful as it rots teeth, increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and indigestion.

Artificial Sweetener

According to Juicing-for-health.com, diet pop is equipped with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin or sucralose. These sweeteners have a number of possible side effects: migraines, memory loss, heart complications, depression and increased cancer risk.

Caffeine

Caffeine is used to increase the flavor in soft drinks, but it is also very addictive. Juicing-for-health.com says that caffeine stimulates the nervous system and increases the heart rate.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide makes soft drinks fizz but it is also a waste product. Humans naturally exhale carbon dioxide, but soft drinks put it back in the body. Excessive amounts of carbon dioxide kills healthy cells.

Preservatives

Preservatives are put into soft drinks so that they last longer. However,
Juicing-for-health.com explains that preservatives like sodium
benzoate or sulfur dioxide can cause asthma, rashes, hyperactivity,
fainting, shock, or a coma.

Solution

Because there is no way to rid soft drinks at stores or restaurant, the best solution is to take responsibility for yourself. Rather than order soft drinks, try to get vegetable or fruit juices.
Aspartame
, used in diet sodas, is a potent neurotoxin and endocrine disrupter.

note:

"When phosphate levels are high and calcium levels
calcium is pulled out of the bones.
The phosphate content of soft drinks like
Coca-Cola and Pepsi is very high, and they contain virtually no calcium.
This situation ... ultimately leads to poor bone mineralization, which
explains the greater risk of broken bones in children who consume soft drinks

Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

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How Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is Made

First, the husk and the shell is removed from fresh coconuts, then the
meat of the coconut is shredded -a process called "Wet Milled",
then the meat is "Cold Pressed" to get the coconut milk without any
After which, oil is produced. This oil is carefully filtered and separated
from the curd. You now have what is called, virgin coconut oil.
A more modern way of separating the oil from the curd is
through centrifugal force.
The second method of producing virgin coconut oil (VCO)
is using quick dried coconut meat and then processed in the
same way. But the preferred manner by most is still the
"Wet Milled" process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

Akapulko / Acapulco (Cassia alata)

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Benefits & Treatment of Akapulko:

• External Use:
Treatment of skin diseases:
Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema,
scabies and itchiness.
• Mouthwash in stomatitis

• Internal use:
Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea
• Alleviation of asthma symptoms
• Used as diuretic and purgative
• For cough & fever
• As a laxative to expel intestinal parasites
and other stomach problems.

Note: A strong decoction of Akapulko leaves is an
abortifacient. Pregnant women should not take decoction
of the leaves or any part of this plant.

Preparation & Use:

• For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko plant,

squeeze the juice and apply on affected areas.
• As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, drink decoction

(soak and boil for 10 to 15 minutes) of Akapulko leaves.

The same preparation may be used as a mouthwash, stringent, and wash for eczema.
• As laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves)

into a manageable size then prepare a decoction Note:

The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long time.

leftovers after one day.
• The pounded leaves of Akapulko has purgative functions,

specifically against ringworms.

Carrot (Daucus carota L.)

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Carrot Health Benefits:

• Body cleanser, and is a medication for kidney problems
• Treatment for cough and chest pains
• Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic function helps solve
burns, ulcer and infected wounds.

Preparation & Use:

• Boil with milk, and drink for cough
• Poultice of carrots may be applied to infected wounds and to the chest, in case it is going to be used to aid in an individual’s chest pains
• Ground seeds of the plant may be taken as tea, in order to increase urine flow

Pandan

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Pandan (Pandanus tectorius)

Fragrant Screw Pine

Pandan Health Benefits:

• Treats leprosy, smallpox

and wounds.

• Helps reduce fever

• Solves several skin problems

• Relives headache and arthritis

• Treatment for ear pains

• Functions as a laxative for children

• Eases chest pains

• Helps in speeding up the recuperation of women who have

just given birth and are still weak

• Pandan reduces stomach spasms and strengthens the gum.

Preparation Use of Pandan:

• Decoction of the bark may be taken as tea, or mixed with

water that is to be used in bathing, in order to remedy

skin problems, cough, and urine-related concerns.

• Apply pulverized roots of pandan to affected wound

areas to facilitate healing.

• The anthers of the male flowers are used for earaches,

headaches and stomach spasms.

• Chew the roots to strengthen the gum.

• Extract oils and juices from the roots and flowers are used

in preparing the decoction to relieve pains brought about by

headache and arthritis.

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

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Health Benefits of Oregano:

• Good for cough and cold relief
• Helps prevent degenerative arthritis
• Has Anti-aging properties
• Helps relieve rheumatism and osteoarthritis
• Bronchitis herbal remedy
• Ease asthma attacks
• Relieves upset stomach
• Treatment of urinary tract problems
• Relief for dyspepsia or indigestion
• Healing wounds, insect bites & stings
• Cure for sore throat
• Avoid infections caused by childbirth by taking decoctions of the leaves by the recent mother.
• For general good health

Preparation of Oregano Leaves:

• Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Drink half a cup 3 times a day for common colds.
• For a concentrate, juice the oregano leaves and take

1 tablespoon every hour to relieve chronic coughs,

rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, and dyspepsia.
• For Insect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as

a poultice directly on the afflicted area.
• For sore throat, boil 2 tablespoonfuls of dried oregano

leaves in a pint of water, take 2 hours before or after meals.
• To prevent degenerative arthritis & for general good health

drink oregano decoction daily.

Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn)

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Gumamela is used for the treatment of:

• Bronchitis - as an expectorant
• Coughs, sore throat
• Fever - as refrigerant drink
• Treats dysentery
• Urinary tract infection, bladder infections
• High blood pressure
• Prevention of constipation
• Headaches
• Boils, swelling & abscesses, mumps

Application & Use of Gumamela:

• Decoction is used to treat: Bronchitis, coughs, fever, dysentery, urinary and bladder infections, high blood pressure and constipation.
• Poultice is applied externally on the afflicted area. This is used to treat: headaches (on the forehead), boils, swelling, abscesses and mumps.
• Intake of gumamela (alone or mixed with papaya or papaya seeds) specially in large quantities can be an abortifacient.

Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

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Herbal Benefits of Lagundi:

• Relief of asthma & pharyngitis
• Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea
• Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other bronchopulmonary disorders
• Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox
• Removal of worms, and boils

Preparation & Use:

• Boil half cup of chopped fresh or dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half cup three times a day.
• For skin diseases or disorders, apply the decoction of leaves and roots directly on skin.
• The root is specially good for treating dyspepsia, worms, boils, colic and rheumatism

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Herbal Medicine: Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)

Herbal Benefits of Ampalaya:

• Good for rheumatism and gout
• And diseases of the spleen and liver
• Aids in lowering blood sugar levels
• Helps in lowering blood pressure
• Relives headaches
• Disinfects and heals wounds & burns
• Can be used as a cough & fever remedy
• Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea
• Helps prevent some types of cancer
• Enhances immune system to fight infection
• For treatment of hemorrhoids
• Is an antioxidant and parasiticide
• Is antibacterial and antipyretic

Preparation & Use of Ampalaya:

• For coughs, fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, juice Ampalaya
  leaves and drink a spoonful daily.
• For other ailments, the fruit and leaves
   can both be juiced and taken orally.
• For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases,
  apply warmed leaves to afflicted area.
• Powdered leaves, and the root decoction, may be used
  as stringent and applied to treat hemorrhoids.
• Internal parasites are proven to be expelled
  when the ampalaya juice, made from its leaves,
  extracted. The ampalaya juice, and grounded seeds is to be
  one spoonful thrice a day, which also treats diarrhea,
  dysentery, and chronic colitis.

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**Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)**

Medicinal Benefits of Luyang Dilao (Ginger Root):

• Relieves rheumatic pains & muscle pains
• Alleviates sore throat, fever and colds
• Ease nausea and vomiting
• Intestinal disorders and slow digestion
• Relief from tympanism and flatulence
• Treat intestinal worms
• Hinder diarrhea, gas pains
• Relieve indigestion (dyspepsia), toothaches
• Lower cholesterol levels
• Aids treatment of tuberculosis

PREPARATION and USE:

• Boil the ginger root in water and drink. The more concentrated the better.
• For sore throat and tooth ache, remove the skin and chew small portions.
• For cuts & bruises, apply the juice of luyang-dilao directly to the skin or use dried rhizomes with 70% alcohol then apply to afflicted areas.
• For rheumatism and muscle pains, pound roasted or fresh ginger and apply to painful areas -can be mixed with oil for easy application

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Bawang, Bauang | Garlic (Allium sativum)

Health Benefits of Bawang-Garlic:

• Good for the heart
• Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)
• Aids in lowering blood pressure
• Remedy for arteriosclerosis
• May help prevent certain types of cancer
• Boosts immune system to fight infection
• With antioxidant properties
• Cough and cold remedy
• Relives sore throat, toothache
• Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis
• Helps relieve rheumatism pain
• With anticoagulant properties

Preparation of Bawang-Garlic:

• For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic
bulb and apply.

   You may cover the afflicted area with a gauze and bandage.
• For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew.
   Swallow the juice.
• Cloves of garlic may be crushed and applied
   to affected areas
   to reduce the pain caused by arthritis, toothache,
   headache, and rheumatism.
• Decoction of the bawang bulbs and leaves are
   used as treatment for fever.
• For nasal congestion, steam and inhale:
   vinegar, chopped garlic, and water.

Information: HERBAL MEDICINE

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Herbal Medicine: Bayabas or Guava (Psidium guajava)

Uses of Bayabas :

• Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic
• Kills bacteria, fungi and ameba
• Used to treat diarrhea, nosebleeding
• For Hypertension, diabetes and Asthma
• Promotes menstruation.

Preparation:

• Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups

of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Use decoction as mouthwash, gargle.
• Use as wound disinfectant - wash affected areas

with the decoction of leaves 2 to 3 times a day.

leaves may be applied to the wound directly for faster healing.
• For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth.
• For diarrhea, boil the chopped leaves for 15 minutes in water,

and strain. Let cool, and drink a cup every three to four hours.

• To stop nosebleed, densely roll Bayabas leaves,

then place in the nostril cavities.

You can influence the gender of you baby

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A baby is conceived when the sperm (produced by the father) fertilises the egg (produced by the mother). The egg carries X chromosome while the sperm can carry X or Y chromosome. If X-carrying sperm fertilises the egg, a baby girl will be conceived and if a Y-carrying sperm fertilises the egg, a baby boy will be conceived.

There is a popular but unfounded theory that you can try to influence the sex of your baby by creating situations that favour the X-carrying sperm over the Y-carrying sperm or vice versa. It has been found that X and Y sperm behave differently. Y (male) sperm swim faster, but are smaller and do not live as long as the larger, slower but more long-lasting X (female) sperm.

To produce a girl, make love frequently up to a few days before ovulation
For a boy make love on or just after ovulation but not too often.
to increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of your baby.

teen age

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I'm a amateur blogger want to enhanced my English language. I'm a pilipina with 1 baby girl and hardworking husband. and I'm a teenage mom. but not the other teenage mom out there my life not be that hard. because my family and family of my husband is supportive on us. i have a simple dream to finish my study but i think i can achieve that in time. I make this blog to inform the other teenage mom out there to educate them on how to adjust and discovering life.

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I'm starting to blog. I want to enchanced my english communication and to share how can i discover the life.

Discovering life

WHOLE GRAINS

PAPAYAS

8 FOODS for your SKIN

why is this person famous?

Killer Cola!

INGREDIENTS IN SOFT DRINKS-A WITCH'S BRE

Sugar

Artificial Sweetener

Caffeine

Carbon Dioxide

Preservatives

Solution

Aspartame

note:

Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

How Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is Made

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

Akapulko / Acapulco (Cassia alata)

Carrot (Daucus carota L.)

Pandan

Pandan (Pandanus tectorius)

Fragrant Screw Pine

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn)

Gumamela is used for the treatment of:

Application & Use of Gumamela:

Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

Herbal Medicine: Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Bawang, Bauang | Garlic (Allium sativum)

Information: HERBAL MEDICINE

Herbal Medicine: Bayabas or Guava (Psidium guajava)

You can influence the gender of you baby

teen age

**Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)**

**Luyang Dilaw - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)**