Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

3-Month-Old Baby Went Permanently Blind After a Family Friend Took A Photo of Him

in , /



Newborn Baby Went Permanently Blind After a Family Friend Took A Photo of Him 

Babies are cute and adorable; we all know that. Just a bit curve of their lips gives us fulfillment and happiness after a tiring day.


Bearing irresistible cuteness, us adults had this urge to take pictures of them so that we could have something to look at when they grow. But little do we know that camera flash and innovative gadgets today inflict dangers to our babies?



5 Cancer Causing Foods that People Love To Eat

in , /

GMO Products (c) zerohedge.com

Cancer is a killer and unfortunately, there might have been no solid cure discovered yet to fight this epidemic. It could bore from one’s lifestyle, foods we eat, and sometimes passed down genetically.


We may or may not be aware but little do we know that some of our ”comfort food” could be one of the foods that might cause cancer. Here are top five foods that you should prevent to eat.

1. Soda
(c) joehwangdds

Sodas have no nutrients content. It is plainly a mixture of a high amount of white sugar and chemicals. It downscales the number of nutrients in our body and causes weight gain which in time will result in obesity. Its artificial sweeteners and colorings are the cancer-causing agents, saccharin in particular.



10 Delicious and Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try

in , /

(c) younghipfit

 Losing weight is a real challenge when all the calorie-rich foods we love are just around the corner. When we say “losing weight,” this could mean consistent exercise, hitting the gym, and giving up the calorie-rich foods we actually love. Little do we know that we don’t need to ditch those “happy” foods we often crave like mac & cheese, burgers, and pizza.


 Here are some low calorie foods which you still can enjoy and can help you lose extra weight:
(c) younghipfit

 1. Lasagna Rolls - every roll only gives 224 calories. This is definitely healthy as it is mixed up with ricotta and spinach.



The 4 Amazing Health Benefits of Saluyot Leaves

in /

(c) Steemit

Illness prevention and cure do not need to be expensive. Most Filipinos opt to take herbal medicines first before indulging with costly medicines with or without doctor’s advice. The vegetables we often find in the market are not just there as plainly ingredients but also a source of vitamins and minerals. One is saluyot.

What Is Saluyot?

Corchorus olitorious or saluyot has many health benefits. It is used for food consumption because of its high nutritional value. It is considered as a health booster. This leafy veggie belongs to the Malvaceae family and grows on tropical areas. This herbal plant carries vitamins and minerals. It is an abundant source of vitamin A, C, E, calcium, iron, and dietary fibers.



5 Plants That Will Help You Have A Goodnight’s Sleep

in /

Photo compiled from TheHealthSite.com and diabetesselfmanagement.com
In this increasingly stressful world that we live in, there is nothing better than having a relaxing day, and a good night’s sleep. However, due to the pressures and stress that we encounter everyday, it is sometimes challenging to have a comfortable and healthy sleep. Let these 5 plants help you achieve the sleep that you have longed for, for they are said to induce and help you get better sleep.


Jasmine


While there are many plants that are considered as natural sleep remedies, Jasmine is one that has been proven time and again to be the most effective natural sleep remedy. It has been tested that Jasmine fragrances help increase the GABA effect, or the gamma-aminobutyric acid, which helps control activities in the nervous system. It is also said to reduce stress and anxiety.

Lavender


This plant is famous for its calming effect, it helps people relax and let go of stress. Aside from this health benefits, it is also said to reduce blood pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate. Plus, it is also effective for women battling post partum depression, and is said to be effective in combatting Insomnia.


Aloe Vera


Aside from being included in NASA’s elite list of air-improving plants, Aloe Vera can also boast the fact that it induces sleep by generating oxygen. Known for being a strong oxygen generating machine, Aloe Vera will surely provide the needed peace for people to fall asleep.

Snake Plant


Similar to Aloe Vera, snake plants take in carbon dioxide and emits oxygen. So aside from inducing you to sleep, it also greatly improves the air quality of your home, and helps you breathe easily.

English Ivy


This plant is one of the easiest plants to grow. It greatly helps in combatting Asthma and allergy, which impacts the quantity and quality of sleep of sufferers. Amazingly, this plant is also said to reduce airborne mold by 94%.

So if your looking to have a good night’s sleep, have one or more of these plants in your bedroom and you’ll be in dreamland in forty winks.

Source: readph.com
 

Kangkong is Healthy But Why It May Harm You at Any Moment?

in , /

Photo from READit
Vegetables are indeed healthy and beneficial to our body. Most Filipino dishes aren’t complete without veggies or green leafy vegetables. One that makes our all-time favorite sinigang na baboy mouth-watering is kangkong. We all have a perception with veggies as harmless and healthy but little do we know that it might inflict health issues if not prepared carefully.


Water Spinach 

We often see Kangkong or water spinach in one of the dishes served in our table. May it be on the soup or side dish adobo. However, there are claims that Kangkong has bad effects on our body. It is considered as a noxious weed. It grows and multiplies quickly. It grows everywhere and anywhere. Noxious weeds do not only bring danger to humans but to livestock, plants, and to the ecosystem.

Photo from The Viral Sharer
Can We Still Eat Kangkong?

Yes, fortunately, people can still eat kangkong if prepared properly and with safe handling. If not, it can cause Fasciolopsiasis which came from Fasciolopsis Buski or large parasites which can be commonly found on bodies of water, thriving on plants or vegetables that grows in the water. If digested, it may cause indigestion, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions. Worst, it may lead to d34th.

Proper Cooking of Kangkong 

Safe and proper cooking of kangkong is strictly advised- may it be boiled or fried. You may not plainly plunge it onto the food and let it simmer for a minute. Blanching isn’t for kangkong for very serious health reasons. The flukes or the large parasites living on the leaves of kangkong are difficult to detect so it is better to wash and cook it properly.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure 

Whether you have kangkong or not in your meal, always make sure that every sumptuous meal you serve to your family is safe and cooked, and well-prepared. As most of us say, prevention is better than cure.

Aside from sinigang and adobong kangkong, what viand with kangkong do you love to eat?

Source: readph.com
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)