Vitamins Para Sa Mga Pregnant Mom

Sa pagbubuntis ay kinakailangan na siguraduhin mo na may sapat na bitamin ang iyong katawan para masiguro na okay ang sanggol sa iyong sinapupunan. Ang mga gulay at prutas ay mga mainam na pagkain na may sapat na sustansya para sa mga pregnant mom. At upang makasiguro na may sapat na vitamins ang iyong katawan, ito ang ilan sa mga supplement na mainam din sa pagbubuntis:

 1. Nirerekomenda ang pag-take ng 400 mcg na Folic Acid araw-araw hanggang sa ika-12 weeks ng pagbubuntis. Ang nagbubuntis ay makakaiwas sa depekto sa spinal cord ng baby na napag-alaman na may kinalaman pala sa antas ng Folic Acid.

2. Nirerekomenda din ang pag-inom ng 10 mcg na Vitamin D araw-araw sa buong siyam na buwan na pagbubuntis hanggang sa pagpapasuso sa bata. Sa paraang ito ay mabibigyan ng sapat na Vitamin D ang baby, ang bitaminang nakakatulong sa paglaki ng mga buto-buto at iba pa. Ang vitamin D ay nakukuha rin sa pagpapaaraw ng balat pero kung ikaw ay taong-bahay, mainam na uminom ng supplement na Vitamin D.

Ang mga doktor na ang nagsasabing  ang dalawang bitamina na rekomendadong inumin ng mga nagbubuntis.Bagamat may ilan pang vitamin na angkop din para sa mga nagbubuntis. Ilan sa mga ito ay pag-inom ng iron tablet na mainam para sa mga buntis na anemic o may kakulangan sa hemoglobin ng dugo na maaaring dulot ng kakulangan sa iron. Mainam din ang Vitamin C na maaari namang makuha sa pagkain ng mga prutas at gulay.

Isa-alang-alang din na hindi rin maganda ang sobrang bitamina para sa mga buntis. Halimbawa ang Vitamin A ( retinol ) na makikita sa mga anti-acne cream na may tretinoin ay hindi mainam na mapasobra dahil ito ay makakasama sa kalusugan ng sanggol. Inirerekomenda na palagiang komunsulta sa OB-GYN para sa kaalamang bitamina at mineral para sa pagbubuntis.

source: kalusugan.ph

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Tips Sa May An-An (TINEA FLAVA)

Hindi nga namang magandang tignan ang mga patsi-patsing puti sa ating balat, sa likod man o sa iba pang parte ng katawan o sa ating mukha. Tinea flava ang tawag natin dito o mas kilala sa sa layman's term na an-an. Ito ay dala ng fungus na Malasseria Furfur. walang katotohanan na ang mga nagkakroon ay ang marurumi  lamang sa katawan, kahit sino ay pwedeng tubuuan ng an-an.

Dalawang klase ng an-an, 'yung isa ay puti ang kulay na madalas na makita sa mga taong medyo maitim ang balat at an an na kulay brown at hype pigmented patches ang tawag dito na madalas naman makita sa mga taong medyo maputi ang balat.

Ginagamot ang an-an  ng pag inom ng anti fungal tablet klasepikadong ketoconazole. Ang pag inom dito ay isang beses isang raw pagkatapos maligo sa loob ng dalawang linggo. Nakakatulong din ang selenium sulfide solution na ipinaphid sa apektadong lugar sa gabi matapos maligo at magpatuyo  ng katawan at babanlawan kinaumagahan. Maaring gamitin ito dalawang beses isang linggo sa loob ng apat na linggo. Mabisa rin ang paggamit ng sufur soap para sa an an yung ipinapahid na anti fungal cream.

Ipinapayo ko rin ang pagpapatingin sa isang dermatologist para makasigurado kung an an nga yan bago magpasimula ng anumang gamutan.

source: Bulgar Sabi ni Doc Ludovice

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Mga Pagkaing Sanhi Ng MIGRAINE

Madalas ba ang pananakit ng iyong ulo o nakakaranas ng migraine. Hindi ka naman nag-iisa sapagkat marami sa atin ang nakakaranas ng ganitong sitwasyon Ilan sa mga maaaring sanhi ng pananakit ng ulo ang sinusitis, pagod o stress, pati na ang mental tension. Pero alam ninyo bang may ilang pagkain o uri ng diet din na pwedeng maging sanhi nito?

Isa sa mga ikinokonsidera na sanhi ng migraine o headache ay ang biglang pagbabago sa diyeta lalo't kung ito ay mababa sa carbo -  sa madaling sabi, ito ay kung tawagin ay crash dieting. Sapagkat ang carbohydrate ang siyang ating fuel para sa ating utak. Pwede ring maging sanhi ng sakit ng ulo ang low blood sugar level. Kaya't 'yung labis na pagpapaliban na kumaen sa tamang oras o pati na 'yung pakunti-kunting pag-inom ng tubig ay maaaring maging sanhi rin ng migraine o pananakit ng ulo.

Mga alcoholic drink. Sanhi din ito ng sakit ng ulo sapagkat ang mga alcohol ay naglalaman ng mga kemikal na siyang nagpapababa sa ating Serotonin ( Ang Happy Hormone.) na sapat na para mag-umpisa na ang pananakit ng ulo. Kaya't kung nais mong umiwas sa headache o migraine, ay hinay-hinay lang sa pag-inom ng alak.

Tsokolate. Mayroon itong tyramine, isang uri ng amino acid na pinananiniwalang trigger  sa pananakit ng ulo.

Kape. Ang pansamantalang paghinto sa pag-inom ng kape lalo't doon sa mga sanay ng uminom nito para makapag-relax o unwind ay isa ring trigger sa pagkakaroon ng migraine. Nangyayari ito madalas sa taong sensitibo sa caffeine.

Kaya ikaw, kung palaging madalas sumasakit ang iyong ulo ay inirerekomenda na kumonsulta ka sa iyong doktor upang matiyak kung ito'y may kinalaman sa mga pagkaing iyong kinakain o paraan ng pagdyedyeta.

source: medicmagic.net

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Snoring: Sanhi Ng High Blood at Heart Attack

Ayon sa mga mananaliksik, ang paghihilik ng mga kababaihang may edad na at hindi maipaliwanag ang antok nilang nararamdaman sa umaga kasabay pa ng labis na pagbigat ng kanilang timbang ay sinasabing dahilan ng Obstructive Sleep Apnoea na isang uri ng karamdaman na naghihirap sa paraan ng paghinga ng isang tao sa tuwing siya ay natutulog.

Base sa mga eksperto, sa tuwing natutulog ang isang tao, ang kanyang airways o daanan ng hangin ay natural na nare- relax at nagiging makitid. Sa pagkakaroon ng isang tao ng karamdamang tulad ng apnoea, ang muscle at soft tissue na nasa paligid ng dinadaaanan ng hangin sa tuwing tayo ay humihiga ay labis na nare- relax at nagko-collapse upang magkaroon ng bara sa daanan ng hangin. At dahil sa pakitid nang pakitid ng daan ay nagaganap na ang nasabing ingay na kilala sa tawag na hilik.

Ang nasabing presensya ng hilik ay simula pa lang ayon sa mga mananaliksik, kung hindi mapipigilan ang nabanggit na karamdaman ay tuluyan ng magbabara ang daaanan ng hangin at hindi na makahinga pa ng tuluyan ang taong naghihilik sa loob ng 10 segundo o higit pa na nauuwi sa paghabol ng hininga hanggang sa magsimula na naman ang utak na iproseso ang tamang paghinga.

Ayon sa mga eksperto, kahit hindi naman gising na gising ang isang tao ang utak, ang syang gagawa ng paraan sa tuwing nagkakaroon ng naturang bara sa sinasabing daanan ng hangin na siya lamang ang nagiging dahilan kung bakit minsan ay sobrang pagod na pagod ang pakiramdam ng isang tao sa umaga at gusto ulit matulog.

Ayon kay Adrian Williams, Professor of Sleep Medicine sa King's College London, ang matagal na pagpapabaya sa epekto ng sakit na obstructive sleep opnoea ay maaring mauwi sa high blood pressure, 2 types of diabetes, atake sa puso at stroke.

Kaya naman ang paghilik ng isang tao ay hindi dapat pagtawanan, minsan maging sensitibo rin dapat, hindi n'yo alam na malalang karamdaman na pala ang dala nito kaya dapat hinay- hinay din at ugaliing alamin ang nararamdaman sa inyong katawan, okey? 

source: bulgar.com.ph 

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Myoma: SANHI, SINTOMAS AT LUNAS

Myoma ang pinaka-common na benign tumor sa mga kababaihan.Uterine leiomyoma ang tawag namin dito. Ang tumor na ito ay binubuo ng mga muscle tissue, kadalasan ay marami ito at bibihira lang ang isa o isolated tumor. Madalas na makita ito sa katawan ng matris subalit puwede rin sa kuwelyo ng matris (cervix).

Ang myoma ay nakikita sa humigit-kumulang na 30% ng mga babaeng lampas na sa edad 35 at bihira lang na nauuwi ito sa cancer, mga 0.1% lang. Hindi pa alam kung ano ang tiyak na sanhi nito, subalit sinasabing ang hormonang “estrogen” at “human growth hormone” ang nagdudulot ng tumor. Ang teoriyang ito ay pinaniniwalaan sapagkat napansin ang maraming amount ng astrogen lalo na kapag nasa later stage na ng pagbubuntis, ay nagdudulot ng paglaki ng tumor. Kadalasang lumiliit at nawawala ang myoma kapag nag-menopause na ang isang babae (kung kalian maliit na rin ang produksyon ng kanyang estrogen).

Isa sa senyales na may myoma ang isang babae ay ang pagdurugong madalas (na akala mo ay madalas na pagreregla) at kung minsan ay may kasama ring dysmenorrheal o pananakit ng puson. Makararamdam lang ng sakit kung nag-twist ang tumor.Karaniwan ay nasasalat ang myoma kapag ineksamin ang tiyan at makukumpirma ito sa pamamagitan ng ultrasound.

Ang paggagamutan ng myoma ay depende sa sintomas, sukat, edad ng pasyente, lokasyon ng tumor, kung buntis o hindi, kung ilan na ang anak o may pagnanais na magkaanak at kabuuang kalusugan.

Puwede naming i-monitor ang paglaki ng tumor o kaya’y sumailalim sa operasyon kung masyado na itong malaki at ‘di na komportable ang pasyente.

- Sabi ni Doc (Bulgar) ni Shane M.Ludovice, M.D

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10 SENYALES NG SAKIT SA PUSO

Ang mga sakit sa puso ang nangungunang sanhi ng kamatayan sa Pilipinas, at ang mga kaso nito ay patuloy pang tumataas sa paglipas ng panahon. Ito’y sapagkat walang sintomas at senyales o kung meron man, ay huli na para maagapan pa. Dahil dito, mahalaga na mapagtuunan ng agarang pansin ang kahit na maliit pa lamang na senyales ng pagkakaroon ng sakit sa puso.

Ang mga senyales ng sakit ay naiiba-iba depende sa kondisyon na dinadanas, ngunit ang mga sumusunod na sintomas ay ang mga karaniwan na maaaring maranasan.

1. Pagkabalisa

Sinasabing ang mga may sakit sa puso, lalo na yung may pagbabadya ng atake sa puso, ay maaaring dumanas ng pagkabalisa o anxiety. Dahil ito sa takot sa kamatayan na maaaring maranasan sa kasagsagan ng atake sa puso.

2. Pananakit sa dibdib

Siyempre pa, maaaring dumanas ng pananakit sa dibdib ang taong may sakit sa puso. Sa katunayan, ito ang pangunahing senyales na maaaring maranasan sa pagkakaroon ng anumang karamdaman sa puso. Ang pananakit ay nararamdaman mula sa gitna ng dibdib at gumagapang papunta sa kaliwa ng dibdib.

3. Pagkahilo

Ang pagkahilo ay isa rin sa mga pangunahing senyales ng sakit sa puso. Maaaring ito ay dahil sa kakulangan ng sapat na suplay ng dugo sa ulo na nagaganap dahil sa iregularidad sa paggana ng puso.

4. Madaling pagkapagod

Ang anumang iregularidad sa paggana ng puso ay maaaring magreresulta din sa mabilis na pagkapagod ng katawan, kung kaya, hindi dapat pabayaan ang senyales na ito. Kinakailangan ang agarang pagpapatingin sa doktor kung sakaling mapadalas ang pagkapagod.

5. Pananakit sa iba pang bahagi ng katawan

Makararanas din pananakit sa ibang bahagi ng katawan partikular sa batok, balikat, braso, at panga. Hanggat hindi nareresolbahan ang problema sa puso, ang pananakit ay patuloy na kakalat sa iba pang bahagi ng katawan hanggang sa sumapit ang pag-atake sa puso.

6. Mabilis o iregular na pulso

Ang pabago-bagong ritmo ng tibok ng puso at pulso ay maiuugnay sa pagkakaroon ng karamdaman sa puso lalo na kung kaakibat pa nito ang panghihina ng katawan, pagkahilo, at pananakit sa ilang bahagi ng katawan.

7. Hirap sa paghinga

Ang paghirap ng paghinga, bagaman maaari din itong sintomas ng ibang sakit gaya ng hika o COPD,  ay isa ring malinaw na senyales ng pagkakaroon ng sakit sa puso. Hindi ito maaaring balewalain lalo na kung kaakibat nito ang iba pang senyales ng sakit sa puso.

8. Pagpapawis.

Karaniwang pinagpapawisan ng malamig ang taong dumadanas ng mga pagbabadiya ng atake sa puso. Kahit pa walang ginagawa at nakaupo lang, kung maramdaman ang mga pananakit at iba pang sintomas ng sakit, tiyak na pagpapawisan.

9. Panghihina ng katawan

Agad na manghihina ang katawan ng tao ilang araw bago o sa mismong panahon ng pag-atake sa puso. Ayon sa mga taong nakaligtas sa atake sa puso, kahit ang paghawak sa papel sa pagitan ng mga daliri ay mahirap gawin sa kasagsagan ng panghihina ng katawan.

10. Kawalan ng gana sa pagkain

Pangkaraniwan din na kondisyon ang biglang pagkawala ng gana sa pagkain sa oras na makaramdam ng ilang mga sintomas ng sakit sa puso.


source: http://kalusugan.ph/10-senyales-ng-sakit-sa-puso

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MGA DAPAT MALAMAN TUNGKOL SA PANANAKIT NG ULO

Ang pananakit ng ulo (headache omigraine) ay isang uri ng sakit na may iba’t ibang sanhi. Maaari ka nitong pigilan na gawin ang iyong trabaho o mga pang-araw araw na gawain o kaya’y masiyahan sa buhay dahil magiging mayayamutin ka o irritable. Ang pananakit ay maaaring bahagya lamang o matinding kirot, at tumitibok-tibok o pumupukpok at walang hinto. Ang iba ay pansamantala, at ang iba naman ay pangmatagalan at pabalik-balik. Anumang uri ng pananakit ng ulo ay nangangailangan ng kaukulang paggamot.

Mga uri ng pananakit ng ulo:

i) Migraines. 

Ito ay matindi at paulit-ulit na sakit ng ulo at malimit ay may kasamang pagkahilo, panlalabo ng paningin, pagkabingi at pagsusuka. Ang labis na pananakit ng ulo ay maaaring nasa isang panig lamang ng ulo. 

ii) Pananakit ng ulo sanhi ng suliranin sa panunaw.
Karaniwan itong may kasamang sakit sa tiyan, bato at apdo. Minsan sinasabing may kaugnayan ang pananakit sa sobrang pag-inom ng alcohol at pagiging sensitibo sa pagkain. 

iii) Pananakit ng ulo sanhi ng pagkapagod.
Ang kirot ay nagsisimula sa leeg paakyat sa bungo. 

iv) Pananakit ng ulo sanhi ng pag-aalala.
Ang pag-urong ng kalamnan ay nagiging sanhi ng katamtamang pananakit ng ulo mula leeg hanggang noo. 

v) Pananakit ng ulo sanhi ng pamamaga ng sinus, lalo na ng  bungo o ng bao ng ulo. ang pamamaga ng mga lining ng isa sa walong sinus cavities ay maaaring maging dahilan ng malalim at matagalang pananakit sa palibot ng mga mata, ilong at ulo. 

vi) Pananakit ng ulo sanhi ng pagkabahala o pagkabalisa. Ang kirot ay gumuguhit sa noo.

Mga sanhi ng pananakit ng ulo ay ang mga sumusunod:

Pagbabara ng daluyan ng dugo at pagbabago ng daloy ng dugo o hangin sa utak; mga namamanang abnormalidad, gaya ng problema sa hormone ng katawan; mataas na presyon na naramdaman sa likod ng batok; maling postura ng katawan; labis na pagod; labis na pagkalungkot; pag-aalala at pagkabahala; baradong ilong dahil sa sipon; allergy; pagkalango sa alak; sobrang paninigarilyo; maling paggamit ng gamot; bago at habang nagreregla (para sa mga babae); pagpapalit o pagbabago-bago ng klima; labis na pag-iisip; mataas na lagnat; puyat; hindi balanseng pagkain; istrok o alta-presyon; at tumor sa utak.

Sa pangkalahatan kinakailangang kumonsulta sa doktor kapag may hindi maipaliwanag na pagbabago sa pangangatawan at dumadalas ang pagsakit ng ulo. Kahit na hindi malala ang pananakit ng ulo, makabubuti pa ring sumangguni sa espesyalista kapag naramdaman ang mga sumusunod: 

i) matindi ang sakit ng ulo at dumarating ito nang walang anumang babala; 

ii) may kasamang pagkalito, panlalabo ng paningin, bahagyang pagkaparalisa, pagkawala ng malay-tao, at iba pang karamdamang may kinalaman sa utak; 

iii) nilalagnat at naninigas ang leeg o kaya ay nahihirapang pihitin ang ulo nang pakaliwa o pakanan; 

iv) nagiging madalas ang pagsakit ng ulo at higit itong matindi kaysa dati o kaya ay nagiging paulit-ulit ito nang wala namang nakikitang dahilan; at 

v) naaalimpungatan tuwing gabi dahil sa pananakit ng ulo.

Ang mga sumusunod ay pagsusuri para malaman ang dahilan ng pananakit ng ulo: pagsusuri sa dugo gaya ng glucose, CBC, C-reactive protein, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) para malaman kung mayroong pamamaga sa sistemang nerbiyos; cervical spine at facial x-rays; CT scans o MRI para makita kung may pagdurugo, stroke o tumor; at lumbar puncture (spinal tap) para malaman kung mayroong ebidensiya ng impeksiyon, pagdurugo o meningitis. (GABAY KALUSUGAN handog ng FNA-ROME)

source: http://www.akoaypilipino.eu/gabay/gabay/gabay/mga-dapat-malaman-tungkol-sa-pananakit-ng-ulo.html

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Best Ways To Protect Your Kidneys

By Dr. Willie T. Ong (Internist and Cardiologist)

Most people know how to protect the heart, but do you know how to care for your kidneys? The kidneys’ job is to help remove various toxins (drugs and food wastes), and expel them through the urine.

As we grow older, our kidneys will also start to age. A problem with kidney disease is that majority of patients have no warning symptoms.
Some time ago, we interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor, a nephrologist at the Philippine General Hospital. Here are 10 ways to protect your kidneys:

1. Limit your salt intake — Too much salt is not only bad for your blood pressure, it’s also bad for your kidneys. Many die of kidney disease, which can be partly attributed to a high salt intake and fondness for fish sauce, soy sauce, plain salt and salted fish. Even instant noodles, chips and nuts are teeming with salt. The problem with salt is that it encourages the body to retain water, and can increase your blood pressure (which damages the kidneys).

2. Don’t load up on high protein foods such as meat and steaks –A high protein diet makes the kidneys work twice as hard. Pretty soon, your kidneys could get tired and some of the weaker kidney cells can die. A friendly reminder to people on a high-protein Atkin’s Diet or South Beach Diet. The time-tested doctor’s advice of moderation in everything will serve you well. Eat a balanced diet of rice, vegetables, fish and fruits and you can’t go wrong.

3. Keep your blood pressure at 130/80 or lower — If your blood pressure is above 140 over 90, this can cause kidney damage within five years. The kidneys are said to be “happiest” with a blood pressure of 130/80 or lower. To help control your blood pressure, you should limit your salt intake, reduce weight and take medicines for high blood pressure, if needed.

4. Keep your blood sugar below 120 mg/dl — Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney failure. A person with uncontrolled diabetes for 5-10 years may develop significant kidney damage. Consult your doctor and keep your blood sugar under control with diet, exercise and maintenance medicines.

5. Drink 8 glasses of water a day — Doctors usually advise people to take in 8 glasses of water a day, but this really depends on your age and condition. If you’re sweating a lot and work outdoors, you may need to drink more than 8 glasses a day. However, if you are above 65 years of age, you may do well with just 6 glasses a day. Drinking enough water also prevents the formation of kidney stones.

6. Watch your intake of pain relievers and other drugs — Taking pain relievers like mefenamic acid, ibuprofen and the coxibs (like celecoxib) for a prolonged period of time may cause kidney damage. Because of this, we should limit taking these medicines to only a week, or just take them as needed. For those with chronic arthritis, try to look for other ways to relieve the pain such as using a hot water bag, pain reliever ointments, or the safer paracetamol tablet.

7. Be careful with tests and procedures using contrast dyes — Some tests, like CT Scans and MRIs, and angiograms, use a contrast dye which helps doctors delineate the organs better. The problem with such dyes is that they can cause kidney damage. To be safe, I would strongly advise you to consult a kidney specialist before undergoing such procedures.

8. Don’t drink too much Vitamin C — Excess vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can lead to the formation of kidney stones in predisposed individuals. If you need to take vitamin C, a dose of 500 mg or less is safer.

9. Don’t rely on food supplements to protect your kidneys — The above tips are so far the best tips to care for the kidneys.

10. Get a kidney check-up –Simple tests, such as a complete blood count, BUN and creatinine, and a urinalysis are the first screening tests for the kidneys. Finding a trace of protein in the urine can alert the doctor of possible kidney disease.

Bottomline is: Kidney diseases are expensive and difficult to treat. Let’s take the necessary steps to protect our kidneys today.

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Health Benefits of Eating Bananas

1. Eat a banana if you have heartburn. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemisty (February, 2001) attests to the anti-ulcer properties of the banana. Bananas act like a natural antacid to the stomach. In this article, they identified the secret component in the banana, the flavonoid leucocyanidin. Studies show that bananas can protect against aspirin-induced gastritis and can significantly increase the mucous membrane lining of the stomach.

2. Bananas are high in fiber and vitamins. A single banana contains 16% of the dietary fiber, 15% of the vitamin C, 11% of the potassium and 20% of the vitamin B6 recommended each day.

3. Bananas are good for the heart. Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level and blood pressure of the body. A lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take 2 bananas a day to keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good for those with high cholesterol).

4. Bananas may reduce strokes. Numerous studies have shown that low potassium levels can cause heart palpitations, which can then lead to a stroke.

5. Bananas help counter stress and insomnia. Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood.

6. Diabetics may take bananas in moderation. Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep the blood sugar level up. The glycemic index rating for a ripe, yellow banana is 51 which is fairly good. This means that the carbohydrates in a banana have a medium to slow effect in raising your blood sugar levels. However, as bananas ripen, the starch in the fruit turns to sugar and may cause your blood sugar to rise more. The lesson is: it’s okay to eat a banana, but not the overripe one.

7. Bananas for fatigue and anemia. Have you seen Roger Federer eat a banana between games? The high potassium content prevents cramps and gives ready energy with its easily digestible starch. Bananas are also a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in patients with anemia.

8. Bananas may prevent leukemia. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology by Kwan et al. (Dec 2004, pp. 1098-107) shows an association between regular consumption of bananas and oranges in children from ages 0-2 and a reduction in childhood leukemia.

9. Bananas may prevent childhood asthma. A European study of 2,640 primary school children in South London concludes that eating bananas at least once a day reduces episodes of wheezing and asthma attacks in children (European Respiratory Journal, Feb. 14, 2007). Eating apples and other fruits were not as beneficial.

10. It’s cheap! The best news about the lowly banana is that it’s cheap. And it comes in a great package. A banana can fit cleanly in your bag. Just cut it high up in the stem. When you feel hungry and stressed, reach for a banana.

The only downside with bananas is that some people may get constipation. If this is the case, then maybe you can mix your bananas with other fruits like papayas and watermelon to loosen your bowels. Taking in lots of water also helps.

I hope you can discover the wonders of the banana and add it to your daily diet. It just might cure you of your medical problems.

Remember: Two bananas a day can keep the doctor away.


source: http://mind.pinoy.md/?p=1201
By Dr. Willie T. Ong (Internist-Cardiologist)

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The Correct Way To Drink Water

Here are the benefits of drinking water:
1. Water prevents kidney stones. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Since water dissolves the substances that form stones in the urine, drinking 12 glasses daily helps treat kidney stones.

2. Water treats urinary tract infection. The more water you drink, the more you will urinate. Drinking lots of water will help flush out harmful bacteria from your bladder.

3. Water helps patients with diarrhea by preventing dehydration.

4. Water helps reduce fever. For symptoms of flu, water can help lower your body temperature when you urinate the “heat” out of your body. If you’re sick, drink more water for you to recover faster.

5. Water helps treat cough and colds, sore throat, and respiratory infections. Water helps loosen sticky phlegm.

6. Water reduces heartburn. Taking 2-3 gulps of water every 20 minutes or so can help flush the stomach acid away. Bananas and water are effective alternatives to taking antacids. Try it.

7. Water prevents constipation and its complications. Too little water can harden the stools and lead to hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, a disease of the large bowel. Drink water and eat lots of vegetables to soften your stools.

8. Water keeps you alert and energetic. If you’re dehydrated, your blood is literally thicker. This makes it harder for the blood to circulate. As a result, the brain can become less active and you can feel confused and fatigued.

9. Water helps reduce weight. By drinking a glass or two of water before a meal, you will lessen the amount of food you can take in order to feel full. Water has zero calories and will not make you fat.

10. Water keeps your skin soft and radiant.

The Proper Way To Drink Water:
1. Drink water when you wake up. You are naturally thirsty or dehydrated in the morning. Drinking water in the morning helps flush out the toxins that have accumulated all night.

2. Drink 8 to 12 glasses a day.

3. Drink little by little throughout the day. It is preferable to sip water throughout the day rather than to drink two glasses all at once. This will lessen the stress on the heart.

4. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re probably already 2 glasses below your normal water needs. Elderly people are also less sensitive to the body’s need for water.

5. Drink water, not soft drinks, alcohol or coffee.

6. Train children to drink water.

7. Drink more when it’s hot. People living in hot climates need to drink more water. They are more prone to develop kidney stones compared to those living in cooler regions.

8. Drink more as you exercise. When you exercise, you need to drink more water to compensate for fluid loss. Go for an extra 500 ml of water for a 30-minute to 1-hour exercise.

9. Drink more when you’re sick. Even though you don’t feel like it, you really need to drink more water to help your body recover from various infections. If you’re dehydrated, you’ll feel much worse.

10. Drink more if you’re pregnant. Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated. Drink 10 cups of fluids daily and women who breast-feed may take in about 13 cups of fluids a day. Good luck.

Article and Video By Dr. Willie T. Ong (Internist-Cardiologist)

source: http://mind.pinoy.md/?p=1175

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Foods That Fight Cancer

Dr. Willie T. Ong, The Philippine STAR

Are there foods that can prevent or maybe even cure cancer? If you ask, Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, co-founder of the Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the answer is a definitive “yes.”

Dr. David Servan-Schreiber has written an international bestselling book,Anticancer: A New Way of Life. After arduous research, Dr. David lists the following top anticancer foods.

Here is an updated version of an article I wrote more than a year ago about 12 foods that can fight cancer.

• Cabbages – Cabbages (like bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts) contain sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinols, which are potent anticancer substances. These molecules can prevent precancerous cells from turning into real cancer cells. To prepare cabbage, steam briefly or stir-fry quickly with a little olive oil. Don’t boil them or you’ll destroy its anticancer properties.
• Garlic, onions and leeks – When tested in the laboratory, garlic and leeks were the top inhibitors of cancer cells. Garlic and leeks contain ally sulfides which promote cell death in colon, breast, lung and prostate cancer, as well as leukemia. To best release its anticancer ingredients, the garlic clove should be crushed and gently fried with a little oil. Garlic can also be eaten raw, and added to salads.
• Green tea – Green tea contains catechins, which can help retard tumor growth. It is also a powerful antioxidant that helps hasten the death of cancer cells. According to Dr. David, green tea should be steeped for at least 5-8 minutes to release the catechins. Drink two cups of green tea a day and drink within two hours of preparation. Choose the non-caffeinated variety to lessen any side effects, like heart palpitation.
• Curry and turmeric – Turmeric and yellow curry are potent food ingredients to fight inflammation. In the laboratory, these substances enhance the effect of chemotherapy and also reduce tumor growth.
• Ginger – Ginger root has long been used in Asia to treat nausea, vomiting, cough, colds, headache, stomach ache and arthritis. Its pungent odor comes from gingerols and shogaols, which are likely responsible for its anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects. Aside from these benefits, ginger also helps reduce inflammation and helps retard the creation of new blood vessels used by cancer cells.
• Carotenoid-rich vegetable and fruits – Yellow-orange colored fruits and vegetables contain vitamin A and lycopene, which may prevent cancer. These healthy foods include carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and tomatoes. In a six-year study on breast cancer patients, researchers found that those patients who ate more foods rich in carotenoids lived longer compared to those who ate less.
• Tomatoes and tomato sauce – A study shows that eating tomato sauce (rich in lycopene) leads to longer life for men with prostate cancer. In order to release its lycopene, tomatoes should be cooked with a little olive oil. Ideally, we should consume at least ten tablespoons of tomato sauce a week or approximately 150 ml a week. So remember, red spaghetti sauce is very healthy, just skip the meatballs.
• Soy – Soy products, like tofu and miso soup, contain genistein, a substance that blocks the stimulation of cancer cells by the body’s estrogen and testosterone hormones. In a study of Asian women, those who consumed more soy since their teen years had fewer incidence of breast cancer. Instead of drinking regular milk, you can try soy milk. You may take tofu and vegemeat as an alternative source of protein to reduce your meat intake.
• Shitake mushrooms – Shitake mushrooms and other mushrooms contain polysaccharides and lentinian, which increase the activity of our immune cells. These protective cells kill off any cancer cell that wants to replicate and invade the body’s organs. The stronger your immune system, the lesser are your chances of getting sick. In Japan, cancer patients are encouraged to eat mushrooms to complement the effects of chemotherapy.
• Oily fish – The Omega-3’s in oily fishes (like sardines, salmon and mackerel) help reduce inflammation and may retard cancer cell growth. Omega-3’s also reduce the spread of cancer. Some studies show that the more fish you consume, the lesser are your chances of getting some types of cancer.
• Probiotics and yogurt – Our intestines contain good bacteria, called lactobacillus, to help digestion and bowel movement.  Probiotics, like yogurt, help increase these friendly bacteria and help inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells.
• Berries – Strawberries, blueberries and cranberries contain ellagic acid and polyphenols. These substances help eliminate cancer substances in the body. Fresh berries are ideal but frozen berries have also similar beneficial effects.

To obtain the greatest benefit from these superfoods, try adding more of them to your diet. At the same time, reduce your intake of these “unhealthy” and possibly cancer-causing foods, especially the traditional Western fast-food diet of hamburgers, hotdogs, preserved meats and steaks.

A Healthy Outlook:

Aside from listing anticancer foods, Dr. David talks about the anticancer mindset. He believes that one’s state of mind has an effect on whether we develop cancer or not.

For example, people who feel helpless, hopeless and desperate are more prone to develop cancer. Persistent anger, especially hidden negative emotions, may lead to illness. On the other hand, acceptance, openness, facing one’s difficulties and support from family and friends may help prevent and even cure cancer. These positive emotions, along with meditation, yoga and prayer, can activate one’s immune system and helps the body fight off the cancer cells.

Such an idea was considered medical heresy decades ago, but now, more and more experts are beginning to see the mind-body connection. To learn more about these exciting findings, check out Dr. David’s book, Anticancer: A New Way of Life. This groundbreaking book (available locally) may change the way you think of your health.


source: http://mind.pinoy.md/?p=1139

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PAANO NAKAKATULONG ANG BARLEY SA TAONG MAY CANCER?

Ayon sa pag-aaral ng mga siyentipiko ang barley
ay may 25,500 ORAC VALUE (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)per 100grams.ito ang may pinakamataas na orac value.Dahil dito madaling namamatay ang Cancer Cellsa ating katawan.

Dahil sa taglay nitong SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD) ang barley ay nakakatulong sa pagsugpo ng cancer cell.Nakakatulong din ito sa pagaayos ng ating DNA upang maiwa san ang pagkakaroon ng cancer.

P4D1 ENZYME
ito ang pumapatay sa Cancer cells at ngaayos ng mga nasirang DNA sa katawan

2-0-GLYCOSYLISOVITEXIN 
ito  ang Enzyme na pumigil sa pagdami ng Cancer cell at nagbibigay proteksyon laban sa matinding epekto ng radiation sa ating katawan.

Dahil sa mataas ang ALKALINE LEVEL ng barley maiiwasan natin ang pagkakaroon ng cancer.

Ang barley ang may pinakamataas na POTASSIUM na pumipigil sa pagdami ng Cancer cells.

PEROXIDASE ENZYMES
ito ang tumutong sa pagsira at papawawalang bisa ng mga Carcinogen na nagmula sa mga nasunog na inihaw na karne at isda.

Para laging healthy, ugaliing uminon ng PURE BARLEY araw-araw.

For more details about Pure Barley; click here



TESTIMONIALS

"Prayers and Sante Pure Barley saved my life" -- April Boy Regino 

Last year 2010 April Boy Regino encountered one of the biggest challenge in his life and family that tested their courage and faith. He was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. When he discovered his illness he thought there's no other way to cure it. "When I found out that I have Prostate Cancer akala ko mamamatay na ako." God answered their prayers, his brother-in-law invited him to try Sante Pure Barley. April Boy didn't expect that Barley will change his life. After three months of using Sante Pure Barley, he is very proud to share his testimony to the public that he is now recovering from Prostate Cancer. 

Barley Baby

Princess Jamila was born on May 4, 2010 and was diagnosed with neonatal pneumonia with clinical sepsis. She had to take frequent visits to the hospital due to her condition. The primary concern was difficulty of breathing.

On August 12 of the same year, her mother started to give her Santé Pure Barley New Zealand. First week she took 2 sachets per day and, after that, 1 sachet divided into 3 per day. 

Thanks to Santé Pure Barley New Zealand, Princess Jamila was 1) healed of blood infection, 2) her blood count normalized (no longer anemic), 3) she became more active, and 4) can now breathe normally. She is now a very active baby girl. Thanks again to Santé Pure Barley New Zealand!

In 2009, Janette was initially diagnosed with nasal polyps. After a CT scan and biopsy of tissue sample, she was diagnosed with SINONASAL UNDIFFERENTIATED CARCINOMA or cancer.After the operation, the lump got bigger. She experienced sudden weight loss in 2010 and so went to PGH to undergo another CT scan. She also underwent radiation therapy. 

She started taking Santé Barley Pure in July 2010. She started with 2 caps in the morning and 2 caps in the evening before meals.

On the 4th day, blood and pus started coming out of her nasal passages. After a week, she took Santé Pure Barley New Zealand powder, one sachet in the morning and one sachet in the evening before meals. 

After taking our Santé Barley products, the number of radiation treatments was reduced to 25 instead of 40 sessions. Her last CT scan of the neck done at the PGH on October 8, 2010 showed that the cancerous mass had reduced in size from 6.0x5.0x6.5cm to 5.0x4.2x5.5 cm. Thanks to the contribution of our Santé Pure Barley New Zealand for her miraculous recovery!

Janette L. Capillo
Housewife

Diagnosed with chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia; gastric outlet obstruction secondary to chronic peptic ulcer. Can't eat solid foods since 2006, only oatmeal and ensure. Has multiple skin lesions on both hands. Took 2 sachets of barley in the morning and before bedtime. "Nawala ang sakit ng tiyan ko. Nakakakain na ng solid foods; nawala din ang aking skin lesions from both hands. Nawawala ang mga lymph nodes na tumubo sa akng leeg." 

Teresita B. Lagasca
46 years old.

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SORE EYES

SORE EYES
Ni Dr. Willie T. Ong 

Note: HINDI gamot ang gatas ng ina, calamansi at iba pa.

Magpatingin sa inyong Eye doctor o opthalmologist, para sa tamang gamot.

Alam n’yo ba na nakahahawa ang sore eyes? 
Bawal humalik o makipagkamay sa taong may sore eyes. Ang mga gamit na tulad ng tuwalya, unan at salamin ay dapat hugasan din ng maigi. Kapag humawak ang isang may sore eyes sa pintuan, computer o refrigerator, puwedeng manatili doon ang bacteria at makahawa ng iba.

Ang tawag sa sore eyes ay Acute Conjunctivitis. Ang ibig sabihin ay may virus o bacteria ang mata. Ang pangkaraniwang bacteria ay ang Chlamydia at Staphylococcus, ang kanilang mata.

Mapula at namamaga ang talukap ng mata ng may sore eyes. Minsan isang mata lang, pero mabilis mahawa ang kabilang mata. Puno rin ng muta at nana ang mga mata. Dahil makati ito, lagi itong pinupunasan, at tuloy ang kamay nila ay punong-puno ng mikrobyo ng sore eyes.

Paano Iiwas Sa Sore Eyes?

Ang sore eyes ay nanggagaling sa maduming kapaligiran. Kapag hindi tayo naghugas ng kamay, puwedeng magka-sore eyes. Kapag makipagkamay tayo sa taong may sore eyes at mapunas mo sa iyong mata, siguradong magkaka-sore eyes ka rin.
Madalas ang sore eyes sa mga mag-aaral sa school. Mabilis magkahawahan ang mga bata, kaya huwag munang papasukin sa school. Sa matatanda, huwag din munang magtrabaho sa opisina.

Simple lang ang pag-iwas sa sore eyes.
1. Maghugas palagi ng kamay.
2. Huwag mag-share ng tuwalya at unan.
3. Huwag maligo sa swimming pool habang may sore eyes dahil puwedeng mahawa ang ibang naliligo.
4. Dapat maghugas din pagkatapos gumamit ng banyo. Kung walang tubig, gumamit na lang ng 70% alcohol.

Paano Ginagamot Ang Sore Eyes?
Kadalasan ay kusa namang gumagaling ang sore eyes pagkaraan ng 1 o 2 linggo. Posible na mapapabilis ang paggaling sa pagpatak ng mga anti-bacterial eye drops (kapag bacteria and dahilan ng sore eyes, maraming muta). May kamahalan lang ang mga eye drops na ito.
Maghilamos muna ng mukha at mata. Pagkatapos, ipatak ang Eye Drops sa bawat mata, 3 beses sa maghapon. Gawin ito ng 1 linggo hanggang gumaling.
At siyempre, kumonsulta muna sa inyong doktor o ophthalmologist.


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HEART ATTACK: FIRST AID TIPS

By Dr. Willie T. Ong

Risk factors for heart disease include an older male (especially fifties and above),
a smoker, diabetic, overweight, and has medical conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

The typical symptom of coronary heart disease is a chest discomfort (heaviness) in the mid and lower part of the chest, lasting from 5 to 15 minutes. This chest discomfort comes about with exertion, like climbing two flights of stairs, and is relieved by rest. During a heart attack, the chest pain can last up to 30 minutes in duration. The patient may also complain of light-headedness, cold sweats and nausea.

If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, consider doing the following:

1. Call the doctor or hospital for an ambulance. Bring the patient to the nearest Emergency Room immediately.
2. While waiting for help to arrive, give the patient enough oxygen. Use an electric fan or air conditioning.
3. Sit the patient comfortably in a 45 degree angle. Rest the feet on a footstool.
4. Loosen tight clothing. Remove neckties and loosen belts and pants.
5. Keep the patient relaxed. Reassure the patient that help is on the way.
6. To calm the patient, you can instruct him to breathe slowly and deeply.
7. If the patient has maintenance medicines, like for chest pain, then have the patient take it. The generic names include nitroglycerine, isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate. Common brand names are Nitrostat, Isordil and Imdur.
8. The best first-aid medicine for a heart attack is Aspirin 325 mg tablet or 2 tablets of aspirin 80 mg tablet. This can help stabilize the blood clot inside the heart’s arteries.
9. If you know how, you can monitor the blood pressure and heart rate of the patient.
10. Finally, bring the patient to a hospital quickly for further treatment and observation. It’s the safest place for the patient.

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