HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year Everyone. May 2008 Brings more joy, success, peace, love and prosperity in your life. Goodbye 2007! Hello 2008.

Global Positionin System

Have you heard about Human Tracking? I myself is kind of undecided as to side on the yes or the not use of this human tracking technology that use the Global Positioning System. I mean, what about the privacy of the individual? Honestly, I reallly don't know where to side on this matter. I will have to say that maybe, use this global tracking to those people that would want to have this device. I mean, have the people that freedom of choice. What about you? Whats your stand on this?

After Christmas Sale

Christmas is over and most malls are having their after Christmas sale madness. Some big malls offer 60-80 % discounts of their Christmas stuff. My friends and my family go crazy shopping and looking for stuff that were offering big savings. Some malls even have their clothing departments on sale. Yay! my favorite worsd SALE! I love bargain stuffs and trust me, I pick good. Hahaha. Even though the price is cheap if I don't need it and I don't find the materials and the durability great, I don't buy it. It is a tiring day, so tired working and wandering around malls looking for great deals. And I know this will go for few days, shopping and finding better stuffs.

nominees

Wow! all the Golden Globe nominees are my favorites. I am talking about the breakthrough stars in drama. The show Mad Men and its star, John Hamn. Cool! Christina Applegate of Smantha Who? and a lot more stars! I wonder who will grab more awards on January 13. Well...good luck to everyone.

woke up late!

I slept late last night and I woke up late too. Been so busy with my friends and family. I enjoyed the whole occasion and the fun just sharing thoughts and getting updates as to what they are doing with their life right now . While enjoying the company and the live discussion, I was also enjoying the foods that are on the table. Ah! the happy feeling being with the special people in my life and the yummy foods for the occasion makes Christmas celebration awesome.

Merry Christmas!

It's the time of the year where everyone's merry. Some people celebrates Christmas and some don't. I respect people's religion, so I say Merry Christmas to the people that celebrates this special day and Happy holidays to those who don't. May everyone enjoy the season of love and hope!

Kitchen Cleaning Tips

It is very important to all of us to be very conscious about our health and the cleanliness of our environment. The kitchen area for example should be very neat and clean especially that it is the area of the house where we prepare the foods that we eat everyday. If we are not careful in disposing our cooking left overs and garbage, it might produced others and could be a ground of bacteria. Here are some simple and maybe common, yet very helpful tip or reminder about kitchen waste.

1.) Fats & Used oil . For an easier disposal, it would be wise to put these liquids oil in an unused container (maybe a glass, plastic or can) and cover it. Freeze it and throw it later.

2.) Reuse plastic shopping bags either as a can liners or something to wrap your garbage before putting it in a bigger garbage can.

3.) Always clean your sink and sink drains. To keep the sink clean and removes build up blockages, put a capfull of washing soda down the drain and follow it with a potful of boiling water, at least once a week.

Heroes' Season Finale

The season finale of Hero' second volume "Generations" has just ended last Saturday (December 8, 2007) on G4 Channel but I am already excited for the next volume especially that the ending left a lot of questions in my mind, like who shot Nathan Petrelli? was Niki truly blown to bits with that fire explosion? ehat will happen to Adam now that Hiro teleported him into a coffin? Actually, there's still a lot more questions in my mind but I will keep them for now because I know every Heroes fanatic are wondering too. I will just patiently wait for the next season. I bet Sylar will play the villain again on the next volume especially now that his power has returned.

December smell!

Hi guys! Its December..I can smell the sweet scent of December. Do you? Christmas time is coming. Wohoooo. I love Christmas. Always have, always will. Hahaha. I love the joy, the fun and excitement of Christmas. That sweet caring and loving, the giving and sharing of everyone. Family and love ones gather around and enjoy the celebration. Are you ready for Christmas 2007? I am..I am..I am. In fact been waiting for this month, every year. Well, I wish we all enjoy the season soon.

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Omega-3 Against Alzheimer's

I learned from the news that the U.S. researchers have launched a study to examine whether an omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

According to the news, the 18-month clinical trial that is supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) will be conducted at 52 sites across the United States and will seek to enroll 400 people, age 50 and older, with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

I hope this will yield a positive result to help people an love ones suffering from Alzheimer.SOURCE: Rush University Medical Center, news release, May 2007
Publish Date: June 11, 2007

Hulu

Check out Hulu.com. It is offering dozens of full-length TV shows and movies for free. They are currently available for test viewing and you can send your email address so they can contact you when the site is ready. I think this will be a great website. Hulu aims to curtail violations of copyright of unauthorized videos online an video clips.

You Are What You Eat

Did you know that eating together as a family can help your children learn good habits? Kids imitate what they see. If you make healthy food choices, they are more likely to do the same.

Here are a few habits that are worth adopting:

1. Slow down to avoid overeating. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to know your stomach is full.

2. Eat foods from all the food groups. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Don't forget the fiber.

3. Limit fats, oils and sugar.

4. Drink plenty of water. Stay away from sodas and other high calorie and high sugar drinks.

5. Watch portions. Even low-calorie foods can add up if the servings are too big.

Visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org or the American Heart Association at www.americanheart,org for healthy recipes and other tips.

Sources: American Dietetic Association, www.eatright.org; American Heart Association,www.americanheart.org, January2007

Sweat It Off!

I learned that it is good to sweat. That's why, it's good to exercise and burn those extra calories. It keeps us healthy. Researchers at Rutgers University have found that working out may help protect against skin cancer. They studied two groups of mice, one used running wheels and the other group was inactive. Those active mice developed 32% fewer tumors than the inactive ones. Scientist then believe that exercise increases the rate at which cancer cells die, helping the mice ward off the disease. Wow! that would be very helpful to everyone. Isn't it?

Diet warning

I was reading old fitness magazine and I found this diet warning in page 69 of their December 2006 issue. I am not sure if this pill issue has been resolve yet (please check FDA for any updates at http://www.fda.gov) but I just want to share this with you too. Be warn that there are dangerous drug you can buy online.

In 2004, The FDA banned Ephedra, an amphetamine-like herb used in weight-loss supplements. They've been linked to life-threatening heart palpitations an strokes. These drugs containing ephedra may still be found an ordered online, so beware.

Be wary of the supplements ads that boost rapid weight loss or instant energy, and check their ingredients list for ephedra or ma huang (the chinese name of the herb) advises James Dillard, M.D., medical director of the Rosenthal Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine at Columbia University in New York.

Try This 4-Step Diet for Your Hair

I have read about the four step diet for your hair article at Yahoo health section that was posted by Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. on Wed, Feb 21, 2007.

She wrote that these four steps diet will put hair to be lustrous and healthier.

Step 1: Eat plenty of iron-rich protein. Good sources of iron-rich protein include clams, oysters, lean beef, turkey, duck, lamb, chicken, pork, shrimp, and eggs. Ahhh! Yummy! I learned that
Protein is necessary for all cell growth, including hair cells. And the iron found within certain protein foods helps your red blood cells carry oxygen to all cells in the body, including the hair follicles.


Good sources of vegetarian iron-rich protein include tofu, soybeans, lentils, beans, and black-eyed peas.

Step 2: Load up on Vitamin C
Vitamin C improves the body's ability to absorb non-heme iron (also known as vegetarian-based iron), so vegetarians should eat iron-rich vegetables and foods rich in vitamin C at the same meal.

Good sources of Vitamin C include guava, peppers, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapple, papayas, lemons, broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts.

Step 3: Be sure to get your Bs (folate, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12)
These vitamins are involved in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to all body cells, including those of the scalp, follicles, and growing hair. Without enough B vitamins, the cells will not thrive, causing shedding, slow growth, or weak hair that is prone to breaking.

Good sources of vitamin B-6 include fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, garbanzo beans, wild salmon, lean beef, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, white potatoes (w/skin), bananas, and lentils.

Good sources of Vitamin B-12 include shellfish (clams, oysters, crab), wild salmon, fortified whole-grain breakfast cereal, soy milk, trout, lean beef, and low-fat cottage cheese.

Good sources of folate include fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, lentils, black-eyed peas, soybeans, oatmeal, turnip greens, spinach, green peas, artichokes, okra, beets, parsnips, and broccoli.

Step 4: Don't forget the Zinc
The mineral zinc is involved in tissue growth and repair, including hair growth. It also helps keep the oil glands around the hair follicles working properly. Low levels of zinc can cause hair loss, slow growth, and dandruff.

Good sources of zinc include oysters, lean beef, crab, ostrich, pork tenderloin, peanut butter, wheat germ, turkey, veal, pumpkin seeds, chicken, and chickpeas.

For more information on healthy eating, check out her new book: "Joy Bauer's Food Cures" and her web site at www.joybauernutrition.com.

Boost Mood

Ever wonder what you need to do to boost your mood and improve symptoms of depression? According to research, anything that gets your heart rate up for at least 20 to 30 minutes, works best to improve symptoms of depression. These could be exercise like running, biking or while even short walks.

I must admit that I am sometimes lazy in doing exercise. I tried yoga and taebo and other short exercises but I always go back to my favorite, dancing. This is why, I like the idea of having a buddy during exercise. I always fail in some exercises because I gets bored at our exercise room exercising alone. Or maybe, I just don't have enough will to do so. My mother always say that when a person WANTS, there's a lot of way to make it happen but when a person don't want, less motivated, there's a bunch of excuses he could make to cover up or defend his weak will. I think mom is right. I am just thankful that I like dancing a lot and I do it in a regular basis. I think the beat of the music and the freedom of movement gets me more. So far I am doing good at it and I really believe that exercising affects my mood. I am happy that I am burning calories, I feel light and moves easy. Makes my day more bright and fun. How about you guys? what exercise work best for you?

Ten Steps To Natural Beauty

1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Exercise regularly.
3. Eat a balanced diet (the basic food pyramid).
4. Drink at least eight glasses of water daily.
5. Keep your skin and hair clean and nourished.
6. Give yourself a weekly facial and monthly total body treatment.
7. Brush your teeth after every meal.
8. Use sun protection.
9. Use natural beauty products.
10. Smile!

Sushi: A Surprising Health Food

Posted by Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D.

on Sun, May 06, 2007, 1:23 am PDT
Yahoo Health

Are you a sushi fanatic or do you have trouble getting past the thought of eating raw fish? Well, it turns out that our national indulgence in this tasty and visually enticing treat from Japan may also be good for our health.

Sushi is generally made with white rice and sweet rice vinegar, fresh vegetables, seaweed, sesame seeds, and cooked or raw seafood. Like many other Japanese foods, sushi tends to be low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

In addition, sushi that has seafood as an ingredient is often an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which lower the risk of blood clots and decrease triglyceride levels.

The fresh vegetables in most sushi also have essential vitamins and minerals. The seaweed wrapping for these rolls is rich in micronutrients and phytochemicals.

A few cautions if you are an avid sushi eater but have high blood pressure or are pregnant or nursing. Sushi made with seaweed tends to be a little higher in sodium, as is the soy sauce that each piece is dipped in.

Too much sodium in the diet contributes to high blood pressure. And if you are pregnant or nursing, be sure to avoid sushi made from fish, either raw or cooked. The raw fish may carry unwanted bacteria and any sushi made from fish, whether cooked or uncooked, is likely to contain high levels of mercury.

In the News: Contraceptive Pill Use May Cut Cancer Risk

The contraceptive pill, or "the pill," which uses the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy, is currently used by about 100 million women worldwide. A number of studies have suggested possible links between contraceptive pill use and breast cancer, strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots, raising concerns about the medication's safety. Now, data from a 36 year study show that cancer risk was up to 12% lower in women who took the pill. However, those who used the medication for longer than 8 years were actually at increased risk of developing cancer.

Source: The Free Dictionary & http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6987889.stm

Just Do It!

I love to exercise. Although I think my weight is normal, I still love to go walking and burn out calories. I think it helps my breathing. I don't strain myself though because when I do, my chest aches and I would have a hard time breathing. Too much work is also not good for me. I will have asthma attack then.

Sometimes I get so lazy doing my little exercise. I get that burnt out feeling. I think if I am walking or jogging with a partner, I would probably work harder because I think it would be very helpful for me if there will be someone who'll push me to just do it even if I don't feel like doing it. Plus, I might be forced to follow our schedules. Hahaha. Hmmm...I think it's time to look for a work out partner. The search starts..now!

Facial care

The first thing we notice at someone is his face. Whether we admit it or not, beauty matters to most people although the cliche' that says beauty is in the eye of the beholder is somewhat true. I know beauty is skin deep but because the face is the very first thing people notice, it is important that we take care of our face. A good facial routine will even make someone more beautiful and that's of course aside from the radiant beauty from within.

I believe there are 3 steps to a good facial care routine. If you wear make up, the more that you need to have a good facial routine. A routine of CLEANSING, TONING, & MOISTURIZING. Washing your face every morning will also freshen up your look.

1. Cleansing - it will remove old make-up, the grime and grease that have been accumulated during your the day. To make the job easier, keep your hair off your face.

2. Toning - toners will remove all traces of make up and dirt that remain after cleansing.

3. Moisturizing - it is necessary to moisturize or skin to remain the smooth and supple. The moisturizers will protect our skin from the drying effect of the weather and will form a film over our skin. It will contain and augment our skin's natural moisture.

There are so many facial cleansers, toners and moisturizers in the market. It is always good to select one that matches our skin type to boost the effects of this three. While you do this routine everyday, you are also massaging your skin, thus helping the blood to flow good and that alone will give a good skin care. Above all, good laughters and smiles always helps boost your natural beauty. So laugh often and exercise a lot.

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