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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Tipid Tips sa Kuryente

ILAW :

• Palagiang linisin ang fluorescent tube. Ang dumi o alikabok ay nakakabawas ng liwanag hanggang 50 porsiyento.
• Hangga't maari gumamit ng fluorescent Lamp o Compact flourescent (CFL).
• Palitan agad ang fluorescent tube o starter kung malapit nang mapundi.

REFRIGERATOR :

• Sa pagbili ng refrigerator , hanapin ang Energy Effeciency Factor(EEF) label na nakadikit sa unit .
• Mas mataas ang EEF,mas mahusay at mas matipid sa konsumo ng kuryente. Huwag hayaang kumapal ng labis ¼ pulgada ang yellow sa freezer.
• Panatalihing malinis at walang sira ang gasket at panatilihing malinis ang paligid ng condenser.

AIRCON :

• Kung bibili ng Air-conditioner, piliin ang modelo na my mataas na energy Efficiency ratio (EER)na makikita sa yellow label na nakadikit sa unit.
• Mas mataas na EER, mas mahusay at matipid sa kuryente.itama ang air kapasidad ng aircon sa laki ng kuwarto na palalamigin.Panatilihing malinis ang air filter ng aircon.
• Huwag hayaang lumabas ang lamig o pumasok ang mainit na hangin sa kwartong air-conditioned.

PLANTSA :

• Magkakaroon ng takdang araw sa isang linggo kung saan gagawin ang minsan ang pamamalantsa.
• Mainam gawin ang pamamalantsa sa umaga kung kailan malamig ang panahon at maliwanag.
• Unahing plantsahin ang makapal at Mabigat na damit at ihuli ang maninipis upang ang natitrang init ng plantsa, matapos alisin sa saksakan,ay lubos na magamit.

STOVE :

• Kung bibili ng gas range o oven,piliin ang Automatic (electronic ) ignition System .
• Makakatipid sa gas ng mga 40 porsiyento at 50 porsiyento sa top burners.
• Mas makakatipid kung gagamitin nating panggatong sa pagluluto ay liquified Petroleum Gas o LPG kaysa sa Kuryete .
• Magkakaroon ng Sistema sa pagluluto.

TELEBISYON :

• I-off ang TV kung walang nanonood at at tanggalin sa saksakan kung gumagamit ng transformer.
• Huwag pabayaan ang TV sa stand-by mode dahil ito ay kumukonsumo din ng karagdagamn kuryente .
• Tandaan na ang sabay-sabay na paggamit ng maraming TV ay dagdag sa konsumo ng kuryente.
• Magkakaroon ng Sistema sa panonood.

BENTILADOR :

• Kung Kinakaylangan ang hangin sa isang direksyon lang , I-lock ang oscillator kung saan kailangan ang hangin .
• Panatilihing malinis at libre sa dumi at alikabok upang hindi ito madaling masira.
Source: SUKELCO

Gusto mo bang mas lalo pang bumaba ang kuryente mo buwan-buwan? 
Gusto mo bang mas makakatipid pa ng hanggang 30%?

Kung ikaw ay interesado, bisitahin mo itong page www.kuryentetips.blogspot.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon.

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KAYAMANAN SA DAHON NG SALUYOT: WONDERS AND SECRET DISCOVERED in THE PHILIPPINES

Lingid sa kaalaman ng karamihan, ang dahon ng saluyot o ang tinatawag na (Corchorus  capsularis L.)                                                     


ay napakadami palang health benefits, at isa na ngayon sa most wanted list sa mundo ng medisina at wellness industry, isa na rin ito sa pangunahing halaman na nadiskubre ng bansang japan at ginagawang tsaa,at alam niyo bang marami na sa ating mga kababayan ang ginagawang export business ang saluyot? kumpara sa kita sa pag tatanim ng palay at  mais, nadiskubre ng ilan nating farmers ang economic value ng pag tatanim nito ng maramihan, mataas ang demand  ng halamang ito lalo na sa south east asia, maging sa bansang kanluran at gawing europa,  mabisang cleansing, anti oxidants, at detoxifier, napag alaman din mayaman ito sa mga bitaminang kailangan ng ating katawan upang labanan ang mga sakit, napapanatili nito ang mataas na immune system ng kumakain at pinapasigla nito ang ating red blood cells, ayon sa pag aaral, ang saluyot ay mabisang gamot laban sa kanser.

Saluyot is one if not the most nutritious vegetable in the Philippines. One-half cup cooked saluyot leaves (45g) contains 20kcal, 1.3g protein, 0.3g fat, 3.1g carbohydrates, 0.4g fiber, 87.3mg calcium, 22.5mg phosphorus, 1334µg ß-carotene or 222µg Retinol Equivalent (vitamin A), 1.0mg iron, 0.02mg thiamin, 0.04mg riboflavin, 0.3mg niacin, and 10mg Ascorbic Acid or vitamin C. Moreover, saluyot has an antioxidant activity of 77% or µ-tocopherol equivalent (vitamin E) of 48.9. In other words, saluyot contains all the important nutrients needed by the body.

Free radicals are highly unstable by-products created as our cells use oxygen. Because they are so unstable, they react easily with many chemicals inside the cells, and these reactions can cause tremendous damage to the delicate cellular control mechanisms. 

When those mechanisms are damaged, the cell may malfunction or die. Biologists tell us that this cumulative cell damage is the cause of many of the common degenerative diseases: arthritis, hardening of the arteries, heart and kidney ailments. 

Vitamins A, C and E present in saluyot "sponge-up" free radicals, scooping them up before they can commit cellular sabotage.

Ayan, mga kababayan, ang dami palang blessings at health benefits ng saluyot sa ating bakuran.  at ngayon ay may mataas na din potensiyal na pang kabuhayan. share this blessings, para mapakinabangan din ng ating mga kababayan na hindi pa nakaka alam sa bagay na ito.

source: infograpix

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BAKIT ANG MAYAMAN LALONG YUMAYAMAN?

I believe that attitude has great influence kung bakit ang mga mayayaman ay lalong yumayaman. Kasi rich people started with being…


GOAL-ORIENTED
Ang mga mayayaman ALAM kasi kung saan sila pupunta. Malinaw sa kanila kung ano ang gusto nilang marating. Bago sila dumiskarte, alam na alam nila kung ano ang kanilang gagawin.


WISE TO ASK THE WISE
At kung hindi sila masyadong sigurado sa direction papunta sa kanilang financial destination, they’re WISE enough na magtanong sa mga FINANCE EXPERTS. They are WISE enough to admit that they do not know everything.


THINK POSITIVE
Kasabay ng goals at mga natutunan from the experts, they developed a POSITIVE OUTLOOK. They believed in their own abilities and they’re very determined to do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true. They are not easily discouraged by failures and setbacks. They do not entertain negative people and thoughts in their minds.


RISK TAKERS
Every rich person made a BRAVE STEP OF TAKING RISKS. Kahit super confident at well-learned ka para marating ang pinapangarap mong financial destination, hindi ka makakarating kung ikaw ay nakatambay lang. Kaya galaw galaw din pag may time! Lahat ng bagay ay may risk.

May mala-Mark Zuckerberg na idea ka bang naiisip? I-develop na yan! Madalas mo bang napapansin ang trending gaya ng loom bands? I-buy and sell na yan! Magaling ka bang kumuha ng litrato? I-offer na ang services na yan!

O diba, madaming bagay ang pwedeng pagkakitaan?And while the rich earn money, they…


SAVE WHAT THEY EARNED
Rich people who are getting richer are DISCIPLINED in spending every cent they get. Ang bawat pera ay tinatrato na parang important document at hindi parang scratch paper na basta basta na lang ibabasura.


PLANNED IT WELL
They are ORGANIZED in dealing with finances. Hindi sila bumibili ng wala sa plano. At hindi sa kanila uso ang mga katagang: Pinag-iisipan pa ba yan?

And because they are handling their finances well, they have the opportunity to…


LET IT GROW
Let it grow! Pero teka, imagine kung naubos lahat ng na-generate na income dahil hindi naalagaan. Sigurado wala nang palalaguin. Kaya importante na mag-succeed sa previous stages para may ma-SAVE at ma-INVEST.
Always remember, “It is not how much money you make but how much money you save.”

At pag may na-save ka, meron ka magagamit to invest in generating more income. And the cycle goes on and on and on.


THINK. REFLECT. APPLY.

Do you have a healthy mindset and a passion with what you’re doing?
What are your ways in generating income and in handling your finances?
Are you prepared to let your resources grow?


source: chinkeetan

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PABEBE GIRLS UMANI NG AWARD, KASO MGA NETIZENZ NAG REACT?

source: facebook (click here)

Yan ang unang reaction ko nuong makita ko itong katarantaduhan na ito.                                                                       

Award para saan? 
Anong ambag nito sa sining? 

Ba't sila nagkaka award para sa mga Artist and Celebrity? 
Hesu Kristong pinagpala at pinako sa Krus, ano na ba ang nangyayari sa mundo?


Mas maniniwala pa akong senyales ito ng katapusan ng mundo kaysa sa four horseman. Put#&%#&ina talaga, "Dahil sa mga linyang binitawan nila.." PU@#@INA ayoko na, kayo na bahala magtuloy ng post na ito nabubwisit ako, nadedepress ang mga braincells ko at nagpapatiwakal..

Bago po natin husgahan ang mga taong sumisikat, bakit hindi natin muna alamin kung ano ang nagawa mo sa ginagalawan mong komunidad? nagsilbi ka bang inspirasyon? hamon sa makabagong mundo ni Juan Delacruz? o isa ka sa mga Sumisira at humahadlang sa kaligayahan ng ilan?

Imbes na maging kritiko ka. bakit hindi mo na lang gawing mas makabuluhan ay mas masaya ang bansa natin? may magagawa ka ba? kung sa sinasabi mong "NON SENSE" ay pinili ng iyong kababayang tumawa at pansamantalang kalimutan ang patong patong na problema?

Minsan. kaya tayo napupulaan, dahil sa mga insecurities natin sa ating kapwa. imbes na maging masaya tayo. nagiging sanhi pa tayo ng bitterness at sarkastikong mga pananaw. sana paminsan minsan buksan din natin ang ating isipan. ang Social MEdia ay nilikha upang maglibang at kahit papano maibsan ang bigat na anumang nararamdaman. kung sa nonsense ka magiging masaya. bakit hindi? kung mag papa ka plastic ka at high class sa pagpili ng kaaliwan. abah! hiyang hiya naman kami sa inyo. Bakit? sino ka ba? at ano ba ang nagawa mo na sa kapwa mo para sila ay mapatawa?

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Barangays in Metro Manila, Cavite affected by Maynilad water interruptions

Maynilad subscribers can expect higher water rates by July, but it won't be more than P1 per month.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Consumers in some areas of Metro Manila and Cavite serviced by Maynilad will experience 12-hour to 41-hour rotating water supply interruptions in the next two weeks.

Maynilad is set to realign its seven-foot-tall primary pipe line along Juan Luna St. corner Hermosa St. in Tondo, Manila, as it lies in the path of the Public Works department's flood interceptor drainage line along Blumentritt St.

The realignment will affect water supply next week from Monday (August 10) at 1 p.m. until Thursday (August 13) at 10 p.m.

Supply will also be interrupted from August 17 at 1 p.m. until August 18 at 3 p.m.

Portions of Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, Makati, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and Las Piñas in Metro Manila and Cavite City, Bacoor City, Imus City, and the towns of Kawit, Rosario, and Noveleta in Cavite will be affected by the supply interruption.

Here is the full list of barangays affected:

Source: Cnnphilippines

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FOUNDER OF FACEBOOK CREATED THE 1st AIRCRAFT THAT CAN STAY ON AIR FOR 3 MONTHS!

I think this is the answer that will make Google's               equivalent attempt to develop the most high speed internet connections 1GB rate. Facebook is now creating the most lucrative technology that no one have ever imagine before. it is all for the sole purpose of creating the web more open and accessible by everyone. 

Founder of Facebook  excited to announce they've nearly  completed the  construction of the  first full scale aircraft, called Aquila, as part of  facebook  Internet.org effort.

The Aircraft Aquila is a solar powered unmanned plane that beams down internet connectivity from the sky. It has the wingspan of a Boeing 737, but weighs less than a car and can stay in the air for months at a time.

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5 ways to make money online

These days, you can possibly make money even if you opt to stay at home. Here are five easy and fast ways to earn thousands of pesos online.

Physical (or brick-and-mortar) stores and retail establishments are now supplemented—or even replaced—by online counterparts. Budding entrepreneurs, solo workers, and moonlighters can now easily find many viable alternatives to full-time, part-time, or traditional employment that cross borders and time zones.

Sorting through all the tips and tricks available across the Internet can give you a whopper of a headache, so here is a quick roundup of opportunities you can easily find and grab.

1. Virtual storefronts
You have two options: use free online platforms to sell your products or shell out money for the self-hosted route.

Free online platforms like eBay Philippines, Etsy, or OLX (formerly Sulit.com) let you focus on your products and customer relations rather than on building up the code or installing widgets. But for those who want complete control over their stores’ appearance, functionality, and backend, we recommend self-hosted online stores. You may have to contact a Web hosting service provider to set up such an online shop.

Moreover, there are online store solutions that can enable you to start your online store in an instant (like Uniqly and Tack This!) and initially for free. However, if you eventually prefer to move beyond their ‘basic’ packages that come with limitations, you may have to opt for their paid options (doing so may still not be too costly, though).

 

2. Content creation

Blogging is not a guaranteed moneymaker, especially when you want to grow your following organically, but it's still one way to make your presence felt online. Focus on what you know best, keep it personal and genuine, then the readers will come.

Digital ads can run on your website through Google AdSense or Nuffnang Philippines. You may sign up to have those ads appear on your site. You may earn per impression or click. To ensure higher returns, you have to work harder though to always keep your Web traffic high.

Guest blogging is a post written by guest bloggers. You may write and post blogs for other sites and get paid for doing so or enjoy the privilege to cross-promote your own blog in other sites.

Do stock photography and videos. Make extra income by offering your photos at platforms like Shutterstock, iStockPhoto, and/or Getty Images. You may also post photos at Flickr with the proper photo rights.

3. Daily discounts and exclusive deals

E-commerce sites specializing in time-sensitive discounts and members-only deals have raked in extra profits for the sites and their merchants. A short rundown: Groupon Philippines, Ensogo, Metrodeal, Deal Grocer, its retail partner Taste Central, CashCashPinoy, iGrab, and AVA. 

 

4. Social media
Explore special sections dedicated to using social media for business at business.twitter.com, facebook.com/business, or business.pinterest.com. Today, some entrepreneurs also use social networking sites to promote and even sell merchandise to online users.

5. Online jobs
Full-time freelancers and employees looking to increase their monthly pay can bid for jobs online via job platforms like Upwork (formerly oDesk, which last year also merged with Elance), Freelancer, and/or 99Designs. Read the terms thoroughly, deliver quality output when it's needed, and you'll easily build a reputation as a reliable freelancer. 

Source: entrepreneur.com.ph

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