Home Remedies

Even though how much we avoid minor infirmities, we could not avoid them. They come to our household in the least expected circumstance and most unwelcome manner. But nonetheless, when they have already taken their place, what would be the things to do in order to get rid of them at no cost (meaning, no medicines and hospital expenses).

Well, there are some home remedies that could somehow help us cure minor infirmities. These are simple and I am very glad to know such.

Does it ever cross your mind that Colgate Toothpaste could make an excellent salve for burns? Well, think again because they could.

Got sore throat? Have one-fourth cup of vinegar mixed with one-fourth cup of honey. Take one tablespoon six times in a day and expect your sore throat to be gone! The vinegar kills the bacteria causing the sore in the throat.

Make your toenails clean and healthy again! Get rid of those ugly and unwanted toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The antiseptic is very good in eliminating the germs, leaving your toes fresh and clean.

For splinters, just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue to the area where the splinter is located. Let it dry and peel off the dried glue. Observe that the splinter sticks to the glue.

Do you have urinary tract infections? Well, now you can have a cure with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water, and drink it as soon as the symptom starts.

Bid adieu to skin blemishes with honey. Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. In the process, the honey kills the bacteria within and keeps the skin sterile. Likewise, it speeds up the healing.

Gotta try them, and no more worries on costly medicines.

ABS-CBN vs GMA

The war between the two giant Philippine television networks has been brewing for so long now, and we still don't have any idea when it's gonna end. I don't know how it all began, but I should say that this war has also created some rifts among its avid viewers. Many Kapamilya viewers (where I am one) are ever-ready to defend their favorite network, and same with those Kapuso viewers.

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Many artists have come and go, hopping from one network to the other, with the hope that the big switch will further elevate the status of their respective careers. Very recently, Heart Evangelista transferred to GMA 7, with the hope that her boyfriend Jericho Rosales will follow her, haha...you wish! Many said that she is a good riddance since she has changed a lot. Meanwhile, the Kapamilya network is welcoming Billy Joe Crawford as part of their family, being the new host to the show, Pinoy Dream Academy 2.

Well, as viewers, we'll just watch out how their career moves will fare. But for the meantime, my loyalty still remains with ABS-CBN, even though there are times that they kept me disappointed.

Which network are you?

My Son's Birthday

Today, April 29, is my youngest son's birthday. He is now two years old ...oh, how time flies so fast! I wish him all the best, good health, great future.

Happy Birthday, Carl Jonathan! Mommy, Daddy, Ate Nikki and Kuya Nikkos loves you!

Things In Life

Just browsing through my inbox with 153 new messages in it. I happen to open this mail and was amazed with it and though of sharing it here.

The most useless thing to do - - - - - - - - - - - - Worry

The greatest joy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Giving

The greatest loss - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Loss of Self-respect

The most satisfying work - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Helping Others

The ugliest personality trait - - - - - - - - - - - - Selfishness

The most endangered species - - - - - - - - - - - Dedicated leaders

The greatest "shot in the arm" - - - - - - - - - - -Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome - - - - - - - - Fear

Most effective sleeping pill - - - - - - - - - - - - - Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease - - - - - - - - -Excuses

The most powerful source in life - - - - - - - - - -Love

The most dangerous pariah - - - - - - - - - - - - -A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer - - - - - - The brain.

The worst thing to be without - - - - - - - - - - - Hope

The deadliest weapon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Tongue

The two most power-filled words - - - - - - - - - I Can

The greatest asset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Faith

Most worthless emotion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Self-pity

Most prized possession - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrity

Most beautiful attire - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Smile

Most powerful channel of communication - - - -Prayer

Most contagious spirit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Enthusiasm

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise is an activity that is widely performed by individuals hoping to lose weight. Others do it for their own health reasons.

Aerobics is an extended activity that makes one breathe long and hard and boosts up the heart rate, which eventually improves endurance. It makes the heart stronger and more efficient. Its activities includes, but not limited to: brisk walking, jogging, aerobic dancing, and swimming. Aerobic exercises also uses up the excess calories stored in the body that would turn out to be fats in the long run if not utilized, thereby making it an effective activity for weight control. Aerobics also helps counteract stress, and as a result, anxieties are eased away as the tensed muscles are relaxed.

Likewise, there is a research that has studied the link between aerobic exercise and mental performance of the brain among adults. Researchers have found out that when healthy adults undergo improvement on their fitness, there are improvement in their mental abilities as well, like in their memory or attention. A series of studies and investigations have been conducted and came to the conclusion that the improvements in mental abilities brought about by aerobic activities are explained by the progress in cerebral blood flow, leading to increased brain metabolism. The increase in metabolism stimulates the production of neurotransmitters and formation of new synapses. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry messages between nerve cells, and synapses are the connections through which this communication takes place.

Reap the benefits now and have a healthy heart, mind and body. Even cats do, haha!

Is Crying Good?

There are really times when we feel very down, as if the whole world is against us or when everything seems to be not in its proper place. There are times when people, especially our loved-ones, hurt us, whether intentionally or unintentionally. But whatever the intentions may be, we have to let out the hurt and anxiety and one way of releasing it is through crying.

Personally, I cry when everything seems to be incomprehensible. When I am caught in the web of sadness, I take time to be alone and cry my heart out until there are no more tears left. But is crying good?

It is a common knowledge among us that crying is therapeutic. It is an individual's form of release of something that is dwelling inside...(tensions, anxieties, sorrows). Most people felt better after the tears fell, with the heaviness fading away. If these tensions are not released, they will find some other outlet which would eventually affect the body, thereby causing illness.

So, it is not bad to wet your pillows once in a while. Never keep your worries inside. Let it out.

Another Filipina Singer

After Little Big Star sensational, Charice Pempengco, caused a standing ovation at the Paul O'Grady Show in the UK, here's another Filipina who strived hard to earn a living in order to sustain her two daughters' needs.

This video took place during the show of Britain's Got Talent 2008, in which Simon Cowell of the American Idol was also a judge.

Mabuhay, Madonna Decena. Truly talented and someone to be proud of.