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Wound Care

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:09:13 +0000

During my childhood years, I used to remember that I often get knee-wounds because I loved to play outside the house and I would always knock myself out on the stony grounds. And when I get back in our house, my mom would treat my wound with alcohol, or if we ran out of alcohol, chewed guava leaves! Today, I don’t practice the same thing again with my kids because I believe it’s unsanitary. When it comes to taking care of my kids’ wounds, even washing it with soap and water just won’t do! I use wound wash that works thoroughly and effectively from the surface to the inside. It was our family doctor way back home who recommended this complete wound care system. He said that caring for the wounds should always be a two-step process. First is to wash it with soap and water. And second, is to apply the wound wash that he recommended. I have been doing it for years, and I could guarantee that such thing is indeed, effective.

Cutting Down on Salt

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:08:17 +0000

Sodium is an essential mineral in life. Found in the blood and in the fluid that surrounds cells, it maintains cellular environment and prevents cells from swelling or dehydrating. Sodium is also important for maintaining proper nerve and muscle cell function. An overly high intake of sodium, which is a component of salt, has been linked to high blood pressure particularly in susceptible individuals. However, most people tent to eat more salt than the required daily salt intake. Selecting brands of foods with lower sodium content and eating fruits and vegetables without adding salt, can lower the sodium in one’s diet considerably. Using herbs and spices and salt-free seasoning blends can add flavor without exceeding the ideal sodium intake. These are just easy and convenient ways to add satisfying flavor to just about any recipe.

Yam (Ube) May Help Cure Hypertension

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:50:38 +0000

Yam (ube) has a substance PhilRootcrops Protein (PRP-1) which shows potentials as a cure for hypertension. PRP-1 can be purified from cooked yam tubers and was not allergenic so it can be administered safely without worrying that it may have allergic effects. This natural protein can be produced and is readily available particularly in developing countries. It can be eaten in many forms such as the Ube Jam which tastes really good.

Squash for Better Health and Eyesight

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:39:05 +0000

Pupils who get a failing grade receive a “kalabasa award” because of the shape of squash (kalabasa) which looks like “zero”. But to the grown-ups, squash actually belongs to the super foods. It contains vitamin A that can help us gain better eyesight, smoother and clearer skin and healthier hair. Its tops, flowers and fruits which are used as vegetables here in the Philippines have great food value. The young shoots and fruits are rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron and vitamin B while the flowers have vitamin A and calcium.

Vitamin D is Important to the Body

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:05:51 +0000

Sunlight is often the best source of vitamin D but we can also get it from salmon, tuna and fortified foods like milk and orange juice. Getting this vitamin is important to our bones as well as other parts of the body. Having an adequate amount of this vitamin will reduce the risk of being fractured and will help us maintain the strength of our muscle. It may also protect our heart, reduce the risk of diabetes, lower the odd of having cancer and help in the development of the brain. No wonder that vitamin D is making headlines by being the vitamin of the year.

What is Preeclampsia?

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:53:54 +0000

When you have high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, severe headache and sudden gain weight and you are pregnant, you may likely have preeclampsia. It may lead to a premature birth or induced labor near the end of pregnancy. Women whose mothers have preeclampsia are at a higher risk at their own pregnancy. Other significant factors are being overweight and older than 35 years old.