Suppressing your appetite: Some tips

One of the main hurdles of losing weight is one's own appetite. Skipping meals is a big no-no, but it is those in-between snacks that should be avoided. How can you avoid getting cravings in between your meals? Become Gorgeous lists some tips on how to suppress your appetite withour compromising your health:

1. Your body needs food in order to function properly so in no case you should avoid eating. One should eat 5 times a day; 3 regular meals and 2 snacks but if you feel that this routine doesn't really work for you, try to eat more often but eat smaller portions. Your body doesn't need big portions of food, so try a medium serving size, similar to the potions served in most restaurants. 
2. Do not skip breakfast or lunch or dinner as each of these meals are important for your body. Make sure you eat healthy foods, rich in vitamins and nutrients. Eat your vegetables and don't neglect your protein, healthy fats as well as fibers as your body needs the all in certain proportions. 
3. Drink water whenever you are feeling hungry between meals. It is recommended you drink at least 8 glasses of water every single day so try to progressively increase your daily water intake until you reach the recommended daily intake. Water is highly beneficial for the body as it helps maintain the body hydrated, it helps maintain the skins elasticity, helps flush out the toxins in the body as well as helps with the fat burning process. Water has 0 calories so you can drink as much water as you wish. 
4. Try to keep yourself occupied by doing something you love. It's usually when you have nothing to do that the sensation of hunger (even if you just ate) takes over. If you do something you love, your mind will concentrate on the thing you are doing, thus the sensation of hunger will go away. The more you think about how hungry you're getting the more hungry you'll feel, so try to control yourself. 
5. Eat foods which help suppress hunger naturally, leaving you with a sensation of fullness. These foods are apples, fish, eggs, etc. They are not foods with a high calorie content so you will be able to have that sensation of fullness without adding too many calories. 
6. Eat slowly and use small plates to "trick" your body and mind that you are actually eating more. Chew your food well so that your stomach doesn't have to do too much work in breaking down what you're eating, this way helping speed u your metabolism and the absorption of food. 

Source: Become Gorgeous

Healthy eating during the holidays

Healthy eating during the holidays

MANILA, Philippines - The holiday season is a time of celebrations, and when there is celebration, there is also food.

The food items served during Christmas parties, noche buena, and media noche are truly delectable but also, most of them, unhealthy. Most of these are fried, cream based, with cheese, oily, sweet and salty, and with processed meat, not to mention the alcoholic beverages that you are going to pair them with. In other words, they are heavily laden with fat and calories.

It's a given that these food items are irresistible, that is why weight-conscious individuals and those on the heavy side can't help sighing at those extra pounds gained after all the cheers. However, what is uglier than those bloated bellies are the health problems that may arise from your overindulgence. So it is important to monitor everything you eat if you want to stay merry long after the last of the fireworks has exploded.

Here are some tips on how to eat without the guilt during the holidays.

• Always eat a heavy but healthy breakfast. This way, you will stay filled up the whole morning and you won't be tempted to try yummy Christmas goodies before lunch.
• If you are hosting a party or preparing dinner at home on Christmas eve, make sure that you are serving a balanced meal. This includes vegetable and fruits, healthy salads, low-fat dairy products, and low-fat meat.
• In preparing your veggies, do not overcook them. Try to keep them as close to raw as possible. Do not fry them, as they are going to be soaked in oil. Boiling them will make them lose their nutrients. Steaming is the best way to cook veggies. If you want your vegetables to be tastier, instead of salt, add flavor using pepper or fresh herbs.
• For your meat, instead of serving pork, you prepare turkey and white chicken meat (breast). They are both low in fat, good for those watching their weight. However, this is not to say that dark chicken meat does not have its own health benefits. Serving fish at Christmas dinner is also recommended.
• Dairy products are not totally forbidden. You just have to make sure that you are using low-fat varieties in cooking. Examples of low-fat dairy products are Greek-style yoghurt and fromage frais. Also use less cream.

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 When you are attending parties and other gathering, here are some  healthy tricks.

• Do not go to a party very hungry. The hungrier you feel, the more you eat.
• Always use a small plate. This way, you will feel not guilty when you fill it up.
• If you want to try all the dishes served, eat small portions.
• Do not drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Opt for alcoholic beverages with fewer calories such as Cosmopolitan, Bloody Mary, and Mojito.
• Drink more water/fruit juice than alcohol.
• For desserts, eat less chocolate, cheesecake, and other sweet treats. Go for fresh fruits or salads.
• Eat slowly. And when you are already full, simply stop eating.

(Sources: HealthCastle.com, Handbag.com)

Help for the House

Need help? Whatever your woe, I've got loads of handy helpful tips on managing your household better!

1. Keep your muffin tins, baking pans, and other rarely-used items in plastic bags when not in use, to protect them from dust.
2. Got an extra napkin holder? You can use it to hold mail.
3. For red stains on fabric, stretch the stain over a bowl and cover it with salt. Then pour boiling water over it and wash as usual.
4. Did you know that you can use old newspaper to get rid of the smell in food containers? Simply put a ball of newspaper into a lunch box or container, close it, and leave it overnight. The smell will be gone in the morning.
5. Stubborn crusts on pans? Just put a little baking soda on them and leave them for about 5 minutes, then scrub clean as usual.
6. Did you know you can use vinegar to remove messy gunk that price tags and stickers leave behind? Just brush the area a few times with vinegar, leave it for 5 minutes, and then wipe it off.
7. Adding a little salt to your cooking water when boiling eggs can prevent the eggshells from cracking.

How To Prevent Dengue

Ang dengue ay nakukuha sa pamamagitan ng Aedes aegypti at Aedes albopictus. Maaaring ikaw ay magkasakit ng dengue sa pamamagitan ng kagat ng lamok na Aedes aegypti o Aedes albopictus na naka-kagat sa isang taong may sakit na dengue.

Anong sintomas na ikaw ay nagkaroon ng dengue?

• pabigla-biglang pagtaas ng lagnat na umabot hanggang 40°C mula sa dalawa hanggang pitong araw.
• sakit o pamamanhid ng kabutuhan (joints)
• sakit ng ulo at panghihina
• pagkaroon ng pupulahing puntik-puntik sa katawan
• sakit ng tiyan
• pagdudugo ng gilagid at ilong
• pagsusuka at pagtatae ng may kulay pula o itim

Sa anong paraan upang maiwasan ang sakit na Dengue-Hemorrhagic Fever?

• Takpan ang mga lalagyan ng tubig gaya ng drum, balde at ganun na rin ang balon kung meron kayo upang ito ay di mapag-itlogan ng lamok.
• Linisan o kuskusing mabuti ang mga gilid ng mga sisidlan ng tubig gaya ng drain pan o mga plorera dahil ang itlog ng lamok ay maaaring dumikit sa mga gilid nito. Palitan ang tubig ng plorera makaisang beses sa isang lingo upang maiwasan ang pag-ganap ng "wrigglers" ng itlog ng lamok.
• Linisin ang baradong alulod ng inyong bahay upang di mananatili ang tubig-ulan.
• Butasan ang mga gomang ginagamit na pampabigat sa atip ng bahay upang di rin ito mapunduhan ng tubig.
• Linisin ang palibot ng bahay. Itapon o ipunin ng maayos ang mga walang lamang lata, bote at huwag hayaang mapunduhan ng tubig kapag umuulan.
• Ugaliin ang 4 o’clock habit – Maglinis ng buong paligid at magpa-usok sa pamamagitan ng mga tuyong dahon, kahoy, o basura na WALANG halong plastic, cellophane, styrofoam at goma dahil ito ay nakasisira rin ng ating ozone layer.

Ano ang dapat ispin at gawin?

• Huwag painumin ng ASPIRIN ang taong nagkasakit ng DENGUE.
• Huwag hayaang madapuan o makagat ng lamok ang pasyenteng may Dengue upang di kumalat ang“virus” ng lamok.
• Painumin ng maraming tubig ang pasyente.
• Magpakonsulta agad sa doktor o sa pinakamalapit na ospital o Health Center sa inyong lugar.

Source: Dengue Prevention and Control Program, Infectious Disease Control Unit, Polomolok Municipal Health Center

How dangerous are snake bites?

How dangerous are snake bites? - Yahoo! Philippines News:

Why do snakes bite? Who do snakes bite? And what should be done when bitten by a snake? We don't often hear questions like these asked in normal conversation. This is because snakes are not very common animals like dogs and cats that can be easily spotted in households. In the Philippines, out if the few hundred species of snakes, there are thirty poisonous snakes that can be identified. Snakes can be found in rural areas, especially farmlands and rivers where they can easily prey on smaller animals and live in the moist. This also makes people in rural areas prone to snake encounters and snake bites - something that should not be taken lightly, even from non-venomous snakes. Five million snake bites are recorded worldwide yearly and causes about 125,000 deaths. This number should not be taken lightly, considering that snakes are only common in tropical regions and in agricultural areas.

Why snakes bite

Snakes bite when they are attacked. Most people who encounter snakes commit the mistake of engaging the snake and turning aggressive towards it making the snake defensive. When you encounter a snake in the wilderness, it if doesn't harm you first, it's best to just keep away from the snake instead of trying to kill it.

Snake bites that lead to deaths are not only caused by the venom from the snake. Infection, tetanus, as well as improper handling or treatment of the bite can lead to more deaths. So when faced with this problem, one must be able to provide first-aid as well a treatment to lessen the harm that can result from the bite. What to do when bitten by a snake

Here are some things that should be done if someone has been bitten by a snake.

Get away from the snake.Call for medical help.While waiting for medical help, apply first-aid on the snake bite.Wash the bite with soap and water.Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart.Cover the area with a clean, cool compress or a moist dressing to minimize swelling and discomfort.Monitor vital signs.

If a victim is unable to reach medical care within 30 minutes, the American Red Cross recommends:

Apply a bandage, wrapped two to four inches above the bite, to help slow the venom. This should not cut off the flow of blood from a vein or artery - the band should be loose enough to slip a finger under it.A suction device can be placed over the bite to help draw venom out of the wound without making cuts. These devices are often included in commercial snake bite kits.

Sources: Emedicinehealth Pinoy Mountainer

Colorectal cancer 3rd highest killer disease

Colorectal cancer 3rd highest killer disease - Yahoo! Philippines News: "'Our colon can be likened to how the colon of a cow works; it is more suitable for fibrous food like vegetables and fruits rather than meat,' explains Dr. Manuel Francisco T. Roxas, president of the Philippine Society of Colorectal Surgeons (PSCRS) during the recently concluded 1st National Convention on Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Roxas, who is also the head of The Medical City's (TMC) colorectal surgery section shares that colon cancer is now ranked as the third killer disease in the country, an alarming jump from its seventh spot 10 years ago. Global scenario Worldwide, colorectal cancer is a very common condition. But colorectal surgery had become active and vibrant especially in European countries that the development in technology and specialization has led to higher survival rates of colon cancer patients. Meanwhile, the death rate in countries that have strong screening programs and where treatment is sophisticated is going down." Sadly, the same cannot be said about local conditions. While the country does not have a strong screening program, there are also very few doctors who specialize in the field of colorectal surgery.

14 tips for a healthy digestion - MIND YOUR BODY By Willie T. Ong, MD

14 tips for a healthy digestion - MIND YOUR BODY By Willie T. Ong, MD | The Philippine Star >> Lifestyle Features >> Health And Family: "14 tips for a healthy digestion
MIND YOUR BODY By Willie T. Ong, MD (The Philippine Star) Updated June 08, 2010 12:00 AM

Eating and digesting food are major functions of the human body. We eat to obtain energy to do our work. Our stomach and bowels need to properly digest and absorb the nutrients we eat. Here are 14 stomach-friendly tips to help your digestion:

1. Eat six small meals a day. Most nutritionists recommend that we eat five to six small meals a day. Why so? First, this schedule will help reduce sudden surges in your blood sugar. Second, it prevents you from overeating because of hunger. Third, the smaller food intake is easier for the stomach to digest. And fourth, frequent meals help prevent hyperacidity and ulcers. Eat several times a day, but just a little. A banana or an apple can be considered a snack already."

Healthy tips for good health

Here are some healthy tip for your smartness & physical fitness.

Prevention is better than cure.

HEALTHY JUICES

Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.
Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.
Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.
Bitter gourd (ampalaya) + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.
Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.
Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.
Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.
Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.
Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .
Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.
Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.
Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation

Keep Walking.....
The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot, if you massage these points you will find relief from aches and pains as you can see the heart is on the left foot.
(foot image here)

Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to.

It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here.

This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies or textbooks.

God created our body so well that he thought of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times.
So, keep walking...

Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?
Accord ing to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?

TYPE O
You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.
TYPE A
You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.
TYPE B
You're a rugged individualist, who's str aightforwa rd and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.
TYPE AB
Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.


KNOW ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HAVING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

apples
Protects your heart
prevents constipation
Blocks diarrhea
Improves lung capacity
Cushions joints


apricots
Combats cancer
Controls blood pressure
Saves your eyesight
Shields against Alzheimer's
Slows aging process

artichokes
Aids digestion
Lowers cholesterol
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Gua rd s against liver disease

avocados
Battles diabetes
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops str okes
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin

bananas
Protects your heart
Quiets a cough
Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure
Blocks diarrhea

beans
Prevents constipation
Helps hemorrhoids
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Stabilizes blood sugar

beets
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones
Protects your heart
Aids weight loss

blueberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Boosts memory
Prevents constipation

broccoli
Strengthens bones
Saves eyesight
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure

cabbage
Combats cancer
Prevents constipation
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Helps hemorrhoids

cantaloupe
Saves eyesight
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Supports immune system


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 a 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 med ical 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, ga str itis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and men str ual 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 water at 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 3 days 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 routine 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.

Your guide to preventive health care

Your guide to preventive health care - AN APPLE A DAY By Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D. | The Philippine Star >> Lifestyle Features >> Health And Family: "You are responsible, in large part, for managing your own preventive health care. It is the most important investment of your time and money. Yet, most Filipinos do not receive all the important preventive services they need — that is, screening tests for early detection of disease, immunizations, and education about healthy habits. Why not?

• Many Filipinos are not aware of these various preventive care services, and even if they do, they may not be able to afford them.
• A great number of Filipinos have no health insurance to pay for tests, vaccines, and other medical care.
• Many people do not get continuity of care. They may have to switch doctors as they switch from one insurer, company, or HMO, making it hard to keep track of what services they’ve had.
• Many miss out on preventive services because they do not go to their doctors for years, do not go for the tests their doctors recommend, or are confused about which tests to ask for. They may not know that prevention is the most economical form of medicine — well worth budgeting for, even if insurance doesn’t cover it."
• With tests for some cancers, there’s the embarrassment factor. Some people may dread being tested for colon, prostate, cervical or breast cancer and they are relieved if the doctors fail to mention it. Some people would simply rather not know.
• Both patients and doctors may be confused by contradictory recommendations. What should a medical checkup consist of? How often should a woman have a Pap smear?
• Doctors may fail to ask patients about smoking and drinking, not to mention exercise habits, diet, sleep, and emotional problems.
  

Wheatgrass boosts the immune system

Wheatgrass boosts the immune system | The Philippine Star >> Lifestyle Features >> Health And Family: "MANILA, Philippines - Did you know that the body’s�immune system is our amazing, complex way to fend off foreign bacteria and viruses which cause infections or illnesses? The immune system recognizes viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and foreign bodies, and signals the brain to activate the immune processes. The first line of defense is the skin and mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, and other areas that prevent the intrusion of harmful agents. Just imagine what will happen if an intruder enters the body and the first line of defense is not strong enough to ward off or attack the harmful trespasser. A research conducted at Loma Linda University in California and reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that sugar suppresses immunity. Drinking 24 ozs. of soda (which contains sugar) depresses the activity of neutrophils (the white blood cells responsible for fighting infection) by 50 percent."

Boosting your body’s immune system can help halt the onset of frequent colds, arthritis, and even cancer. Avoid excessive stress as it can also compromise your immune system. Nutrition and physical activity play a vital role in supporting the body’s immune system. Wheatgrass is known to enhance immunity. Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass is an excellent and unique source of nutrition which utilizes the roots and leaves of wheatgrass, and is processed using the multi-awarded aeroponic technology to actually help regulate the body’s immune system, strengthen its deficiencies, and reduce overactive systems.

Easy Pha-max wheatgrass contains high levels of chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and proteins. Here’s how Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass acts in four interrelated ways in the body. First, the enzymatic activity supports the transformation and absorption of nutrients. Second, the alkaline nutrients found in abundance in Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass help the digestive system. Third, the high level of chlorophyll in wheatgrass juice helps in blood oxygenation, and because minerals and trace elements can be easily absorbed, there is a significant increase in blood quality. Fourth, blood quality leads to improved blood circulation.

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