Going Natural

Slowly, we’re switching to natural products. As you age you start to feel your body and its complaint. And if we don’t listen, we’re sure to suffer the consequence. I know how health issues can hinder us from doing the ministries and as much as possible we all want to be healthy so we can be ready anytime to do the work.

So as I have said, I am trying to switch to natural products, even with the food and with the way I cook food. I noticed the big difference when I used Human Nature’s shampoo. I have less falling hair now compared to when I used non natural shampoo. Now, am into human nature products na :)  I also am looking for natural cleaning products like laundry soap and others. 

Natural is way much better. Can you imagine all the harmful chemicals we get from the products we use everyday (without us knowing it)? 

Some products might be more expensive but I guess it is more expensive to see a Doctor from time to time :)

Have a healthy life everyone!! Blessings!!

Healthy Hat

Every rainy season, Fishnets is conducting seminars to parents mostly moms from  urban poor areas. The goal is to teach them and educate them about diseases that are common during rainy days and how to prevent them, alongside the seminar is a free medical check up, where we check their blood pressure and sugar and then we give them vitamins for their kids.

This is to at least help them avoid such diseases that cost them their much needed money. Urban poor people  can not afford medical insurance so for sure they spend money in medicines and hospitalization. I can't even afford it even if I work regularly, not even a cheap and a no medical exam life insurance. Though the government is providing free medical assistance through our health centers sometimes it is still not enough.

So this June or maybe next month, there will be Healthy hat seminars in our ministry area. Please pray that the mothers will really learn something from this and that they would benefit from it.

rest and vitamins

The last thing we need at this point of time is to get sick, that's why Rudolf started taking his vitamins again (he's coughing hard for few days now) and I know I need the best multivitamin for women too because number one, I bleed excessively (have not been taking iron supplement for a month now) second, I always always sleep late, earliest would be 1:00 in the morning and  third, last week I started feeling dizzy for few times in a day so it's time to take supplements. Rest is still at the far end of the line ( I don't see it yet) so it's best to just feed and nourish this body so it can keep up to whatever I am doing now.

But don't worry friends and families..I will take some REST after all these activities of mine.

Not feeling well

 This evening when I came back from the office I immediately ask my husband to rub me some muscle pain ointment and massage my head because it is hurting so bad plus I am coughing so hard. I don't feel well but I cannot afford to get sick. Medicines and doctor's check up is out of our budget right as we have already drained whatever we can drain in our recent trip. In times like this I wish I availed a Medicare plan that would cover all our medical expenses including regular check-ups. :(

But since I have none, I guess I have to take extra care of my health. I don't know where I got this cold and cough.

Please pray it would go away soon.

Busy Month.

December is always the busiest month for me, with all the Christmas parties we have to attend plus a lot of friends are having events with this month. Right now, I have 8 parties/events lined up in my calendar.

Along with the parties of course are food and December has always been the month where we all gain weight because of the holiday food! I can imagine my self eating and enjoying all the food this month. And then thinking of how to lose all the weight gained after gorging..haha! I know many of us are into that dilemma. Good for those who can take diet pills but for me who can't it is not a very nice scenario. 

Anyways, for those who are taking diet pills, just make sure you know all the side effects if there is,like if you're taking  phentermine you should know about phentermine side effects. Be informed, read the labels and reviews and know the facts.

But for me, I'll enjoy all the foods first and will think about losing weight later.After all it only comes once a year :)

Cancer Warriors Foundation (CWF)

is looking for 300 kids with Acute Lymphocytic Luekemia(A.L. L) using the ff chemotherapy drugs:

Metotrexate tablets
Metotrexate vial
Mercaptupurine tablets
Vincristine
Leunase

We can sustain them for the next 12 months, at the minimum, and for the rest of their chemo treatment if everythings goes as planned!

The child should be under a pedia hema or pedia hema-oncologist to qualify for assistance!

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They are asking to spread the word so I am sharing this. You can visit their site to get more details information about this. http://www.cancerwarriorsfoundation.org

Thank God for organizations like this, at least people who do not have the funds can ask for assistance, I'm sure they also help those who have Mesothelioma cancer, Ovarian cancer and many more.

God bless you guys!!

Health workers

medical and healthcare jobs are so in demand now in abroad. Some even say that the best nurses and doctors of our country are working overseas because of course higher pay and better benefits.

But I commend those who still chose to work and serve here despite of not getting enough salaries. I am humbled by Doctors for the Barrios. They are the doctors and health workers that volunteers to serve in far flung places of the Philippines, most of those places do not even have electricity. Sometimes they even have to walk hundred miles to visit the people.

I hope there will be more of them here. Just this year, a documentary was shown exposing mountain people that do not have an access to hospital and medicines. For them to get medical treatment, they have to go down by foot and carry the sick in a hammock for at least 3 to 5 hours.

We need doctors here. We need nurses. We need health workers. But we need those who have the heart to serve.

Our ministry is conducting health teachings and small medical mission in some depressed areas in the metropolis. If you want to volunteer just let us know.

Aquarium Fish I like

Me and my husband are considering getting ourselves an aquarium fish/es since we can not have dogs or any pets in the house we are renting we thought fish/es would do good. A friend actually encouraged us to have one. He said aquarium fish is not hard to maintain, there are variety of fish that are not expensive and fish food I think is not that costly too.

But what made me thought about it seriously is the benefits you can get for having such. Like the following:

1. It is a good therapy
2. Studies say that gazing at it reduces stress (i need that)
3. It lowers blood pressure

and a lot more. But for the "reduce stress" benefit, I think I'm gonna go for it.

Do you have an aquarium fish? How do you take care of it? Is it expensive? How many times do you clean it?

Walking, Exercise and Oprah's store

Last night, me and my husband decided to get back into walking again, we both need exercise and so far walking is the only thing that I can do. Before we left for Malaysia we used to have this morning walking in one of the public park here but things went wrong with me when I tried to add some aerobics in top of that daily walking. So we kept those exercise clothes until such time that my body permits me to do walking again. And I feel I am ready now. I mean except for occasional dizziness which I think was mainly because of the abnormal sleeping hour I feel I can do some exercise now.

Anyways, change topic. Did you know that Oprah is selling her once worn clothes in her store? So if you feel like you want to feel being her and you like her choice of women's clothing you can visit her store and see for your self, they have also loungewear which I have yet to see. Not that I will be able to buy one but you know, girls or women always want to window shop once in a while.

While we were in Malaysia also we often talk about Oprah’s church and I am not by any chance going to discuss it here, but smart readers can always do their own research about her and I guess everyone has the right to her own opinion.

Where there is no doctor

One of the most memorable and interesting thing happened during my stay here is using the "Where there is no doctor, a village health care handbook" by David Werner.

The village we are involved with has no doctor obviously and one of the student is terribly sick. I heard they already brought him to town and was already checked by a medical doctor twice. But the problem is the kid is not getting better, They said we was bitten by some insect or sort, he went to swim in the river one day and went home sick but they don't see any bite from the swollen feet.

We visited him once and from the looks of it, he really needs to be brought into the hospital. But our team leader visited them again yesterday and they said it's getting better, he has no fever anymore but the feet is still swollen.

So guess what, we search the said book on what to do with the swollen feet, Praise God for books like that, I browsed it and saw a lot of home remedies I think I even saw home remedies for blackheads well maybe about skin and everything. So what they did, they brought the book in the kid's house and show the parents what to do. (I guess most of the parent will believe if they see the book) and suggested to do the same with thier son.

I have yet to see the kid again, I am not a health worker and I don't have much knowldege about it, I do hope and pray that it get better but I also hope for him to be checked again by a professional doctor. But money is a big thing here and not just that.... security is the biggest thing.

I really do not know how they survive the tough life but they are surviving.

Please remember that sick boy in your prayers tonight. It would be a big help.

Diet pills or slimming tea?

Would you know the best weight loss products available in the market today? What do you take (if you are taking one)

What do you think is more safe?

Diet pills or slimming tea?

because I've given up with diet pills long time ago and it seems that slimming tea is the trend now..I can see loads of advertisement everyday in TV and print ads. Is it safe? have you tried one?

I’m really thinking to try one but am also thinking twice..maybe I should consult the OB first.

How about the slimming juice?

Walking exercise

Yes, I am pleased to tell you my dear readers that me and my husband started walking and we're on our day three tomorrow. It's about time we think about our health, if we want to be use by God in His kingdom we have to be in good condition physically.

We also started taking vitamins again after a long time,click here if you want to know more about vitamins.

But guess what's the best thing that this daily walking has brought in my life? It's the daily talk in the morning with my Lord. It's so good to be able to praise God and commune with Him while the sun is about to shine. I walk and walk and sing song to Him and talk to Him. That is so precious! I hope I can do this everyday.

Run the race, put your shoes on!

"Let Us Run With Perseverance The Race That Is Set Before Us..."
(Hebrews 11 and 12:1,2)

Are you tired of running? Are you on the brink of stopping and just forget the race altogether.

I know how you feel, I was just right there for the past few days. Sometimes I get too tired of running and all I want to do is just stop, walk away and never return. But God is so good!! When I am about to slip, HE HELD MY HAND TIGHTER (Psalms 73:24) and helped me stand up again and again and again.

So if you are tired right now, it’s ok, let your Father know how you feel and help is on the way.

Stay strong and run the race with perseverance.

And speaking of running, the husband is still not here at the moment and I am thinking of establishing a simple form of exercise while he is away. And since I can not run yet, I’ll start walking and hopefully be able to run/jog when hubby gets home. I hope to do tennis or badminton too but women\'s tennis shoes I think is a bit expensive, and also if we do that hubby needs to buy one too, now I don’t think men\'s tennis shoes is less expensive but who knows we might be blessed along the way and be able to get our exercise gear.

We need to be healthy, God has been opening up opportunities and we need to be fit to be able to follow those.

Have a nice day everyone! Will be posting my Thankful Thursday too later..so watch out for it!

Laughter is still the best

medicine and the best treatment for wrinkles. When you laugh you feel young, according to studies, humor helps patients relieve stress and heal. Filipinos are known for being such a happy people. Remember right after the storm Ondoy that flooded the whole Metro Manila? which did not spared our home, we can still smile and laugh right after and it helps a lot.

According to helpguide.org -

Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.

Laughter is good for your health

* Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.

* Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

* Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

* Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.


So don't hold back, laugh your heart out once in a while and always SMILE!!!

Running for a cause

I was astounded when I actually read that over 93% of fat burners don’t work. I wonder if the one I used to take years ago was one of those 93%. No question why doctors don’t really prescribe them especially Obstetricians. Of course, the best way to lose weight and burn belly fat would still be exercise and proper diet.

I have taken so many diet pills before and the end result is always me gaining moré weight. It’s like you will lose some and then when you stopped taking the pills you will gain even more. I don’t know I might have chosen the wrong ones so please my dear readers if you want to take some fat burners or diet pills make sure it’s real, natural and that it works.

Anyhow, I have good news though, my friend and I are running for a cause next week. We are joining an event that will raise some funds for cancer patient and will also raise some awareness for cancer. And I am hoping that would be the start of me getting into regular running or walking again.

Overweight and the Bible.

Yes, sad but oh so true. I'm overweight. I think I had been for the last 5 years. I lost weight when I was about to get married but gained all that weight double 3 years after the wedding.

Now that I am trying to conceive, I know that I have to lose weight. So how do I motivate my self? I guess there is no better way than to go with what the bible says about it. Here is an article I found over the internet which I think is very helpful. I am going to print it and pray that I will do what it recommends.

I don't want to try any weight loss supplement available over the drug counter anymore because as per my OB's advice it might not help me in conceiving.

Things I must do on a regular basis are;

1. WALK for at least 30 to 45 minutes-thrice a week.
2. LIMIT my food intake specially rice as it is very very rich in carbohydrates.


I'm keeping the faith but I know I have to work on it.

RELATED BIBLE VERSES

Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.