Category Archives: Health

Sleep deprived

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cushionI haven’t had a decent sleep for two days because I’m trying to finish writing opportunities before I get really busy this coming week. If I have more time I will try to write scheduled post for all the memes that I have joined. I’m sleepy right now and the only thing that I’m looking forward to after posting this one is to lie down on the bed or sofa to catch some sleep. I’m still awake but I’m imagining myself lying on outdoor cushions where I can stretch my tired and aching legs. It would be nice if we have a patio to place a comfortable cushion where I can also blog after taking a nap.

Lack of sleep is unhealthy, I know. It is the culprit why I gain so much weight and decrease my resistance to common illness like flu.

I hope to visit my friends’ and the Marces blogs this afternoon. See you in a while.

FTF – Sauteed vegetables

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Last week, I prepared my children’s “favorite” veggie dish, sauteed vegetables. This is a combination of bitter gourd (ampalaya) and squash (kalabasa). I put on shrimps to make it more appealing to eat and Moringa (malunggay) for additional nutrition.

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They rarely eat vegetables and when they do, it makes mommy truly happy. 🙂

Here’s an additional info about the nutrition benefits of the vegetables in my dish.

Bitter gourd

  • Bitter gourd has been associated with lowering sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes.
  • Bitter gourd is said to be helpful in fighting against cancer and a number of infections.
  • Bitter gourd has been known to provide relief from constipation and is also effective in the treatment of psoriasis.
  • Bitter gourd helps in improving circulation and in turn, generates slimming effects on the body.
  • Regular consumption of bitter gourd has been associated with prevention as well as treatment of hypertension.
  • Bitter gourd is believed to be helpful in preventing eye complications, apart from treating neuritis.
  • The juice of the leaf of bitter gourd plant has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism.
  • The essential vitamins and minerals present in bitter gourd help in treating defective metabolism of carbohydrates.
  • The bitter tonic properties of bitter gourd have made it effective as a blood purifier.
  • Fresh juice of bitter gourd is good for patients suffering from piles.

Malunggay

  • Malunggay leaves helps strengthens the immune system.
  • Malunggay can help restores skin condition, controls blood pressure, relieves headaches and migraines.
  • Malunggay tea can help strengthen the eye muscles.
  • Malunggay tea can help heal inflammation of the joints and tendons.
  • Malunggay tea can prevent intestinal worms.
  • Malunggay can help increase semen count.
  • Malunggay help normalize blood sugar level therefore preventing diabetes.
  • Malunggay has anti-cancer compounds (phytochemicals) that help stop the growth of cancer cells.
  • Malunggay helps relax and promotes good night sleep.
  • Malunggay tea is used to treat fever and asthma.
  • Malunggay help heals ulcers.
  • Malunggay is high in calcium (four times the calcium in milk), therefore lactating mothers are advised to consume malunggay leaves to produce more milk for their babies. The young malunggay leaves are also boiled and taken as tea.
  • Malunggay contains three times the potassium in bananas.
  • Malunggay contain four times the vitamin A in carrots.
  • An ounce of malunggay has the same Vitamin C content as seven oranges.
  • Malunggay leaves contain two times the protein in milk.
  • Malunggay seed is used to clean dirty or polluted water.

Squash

  • Squash contains vitamin C as well as beta-carotene, folate, and fiber. These nutrients make squash a tool in preventing cancers, heart disease, and diseases of inflammation such as arthritis and asthma.

This is my entry for

Pimple free skin

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My 13-year-old daughter is beginning to worry about her face. She has pimples on the forehead, cheek and even scalp. I advise her to use anti-bacterial facial scrub to wash her face. It’s the same facial solution that I use to minimize my acne problem. She has delicate skin and I don’t want her to apply anything (except for the facial scrub) on her young skin that may damage it. When she’s older and earning her own money maybe she can afford to undergo acne light. For now, I can recommend her to follow these useful tips to achieve a pimple free skin.

Wash you face especially in the morning and before bed; drink plenty of water; eat healthy foods; have enough sleep and rest; and do not prick you pimples (daughter I hope you’re reading this).

Wiktionary.org describes acne as a skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.