Health is wealth. This is what Dr. Willie Ong has been emphasizing in his live video with his wife, Dr. Liza Ong. They shared how stroke happens and what to do to prevent it.
Showing a brain model, Dr. Willie explained that during a stroke, a part of the brain is blocked. Depending on the part of the brain that has been blocked, it affects different aspects of our body. He shared how everyone should be careful of infections coming from the nose, which can contribute to risks of stroke.
They also shared different tips on preventing stroke which includes monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Aside from these, they also gave tips on having safe pregnancy and giving birth!
But what many people were waiting for is their list of the 20 healthiest foods which includes apple, garlic, and banana.
Every person is born with one of 4 different blood types: A, B, AB, and O. Each type of blood has their own characteristics and is reflected on what each specific person needs.
This article aims to inform you of the 10 facts surrounding different blood types.
1. Blood Type and Nutrition
Blood is bodily fluid that supplies essential substances and nutrients – such as sugar, oxygen, and hormones – to our cells. Naturally, blood plays a huge role in a person's overall nutrition. People should shift their diets, depending on their blood type.
- People with blood type A should eat more vegetables and less meat.
- The opposite is true for people with blood type O - they need more protein and need meat/fish more often.
- A person with blood type B should avoid eating chicken and move on to red meat.
- A person with blood type AB should stick to seafood and lean meat.
2. Blood Type and Disease
Some diseases are more prominent in certain blood types than others. Find out what your blood type is and which diseases your blood type is more prone to having.
3. Blood Type and Personality
Studies say that personality is linked to the blood type of each person. While this isn't a definitive list of the type of person you are based on your blood, it can give you a general idea of the common traits associated with each blood type,
Blood type O - Extravert, Social, Confident, and Creative
Blood type B - Goal-Oriented, Independent, and Strong-Willed
Blood type A - Trustworthy, Peaceful, and Artistically-Minded
Blood type AB - Shy, Reliable, Responsible, and Cares for Others
4. Blood Type and Pregnancy
It would appear that some blood types have a higher chance of conception while others don't. Blood type seems to influence the amount of a hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Women with AB blood produce less follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) while women with type O blood might produce more. This means that a woman with blood type AB has a higher chance of getting pregnant than that of her type O counterpart.
5. Blood Type and Stress
Different blood types have different reactions to stress and stressful situation. People with blood type O have shorter tempers and higher levels of adrenalin.
6. Blood Type and Body Type
Blood types also influence our physique. People with blood type O are more prone to tummy fat while people with blood type A are less likely to develop it.
7. Blood Type And Exercise
People should know what their blood type is, in order to find exercises that are more suited to them.
Blood type O - Thrive on more intense exercise and stricter diet.
Blood type B - More balanced: can endure relaxing exercises as well as weight-lifting and cardio.
Blood type A - More prone to stress and should include more relaxing exercises like Yoga, Tai-chi, etc.
Blood type AB - Should find and combine aspects of A and B type exercises to use
8. Blood Type and Marriage
Certain blood types are more compatible than others. People with blood type A should not mix with people with blood type B. This is because of the RH factor – RH+ and RH- should not mix. Some states in the US require their couples to undergo a blood test before they are married.
9. Blood Antigens
Blood antigens are not only present in blood but in other areas of the body as well – such as the nostrils and lungs, from the mouth to the colon and in-between the digestive tract.
10. Blood Type and Emergencies
It's important to always have your personal information with you at all times. Blood type is just as important as your phone number, address, name, social security number and a list of allergies.
We should understand how vital it is for one's health to maintain proper care and hygiene of the intimate areas.
Despite the various products in the market which claim they can improve health and prevent foul odor, women should do more research on proper care and hygiene of the body.
To properly care for the intimate area, avoid fragrant soaps, gels and detergents. Why?
The genitals may be easily irritated and among the most common reasons for this is soaps. Some chemicals used in soap may not be advisable for intimate use and may cause the mucosal lining of the private part to become unhealthy. Additionally other doctors suggest that it may also lead to infection and infertility. Some advise only the use of hot water during showers for proper hygiene.
According to another study, there are other possible causes for irritation of the vaginal area aside from soap and among these are lubricant and spermicides, shower gels, shampoos, deodorants or hygiene sprays, disinfectants, antispectics, oitments, washing powders and even hair removal creams or shaving
Alarmed microbiologist Neil Maurice Alcantara warned people to avoid buying giveaway bottles being sold in Divisoria.
According to Alcantara, the bottles are apparently Bactec bottles used in hospitals for blood testing to culture bacterial infections in the bloodstream.
He also took notice of the coils underneath which according to him, are flourescent sensors used to detect possible microbial growth in the blood.
Alcantara further emphasized the dangers these bottles bring to one's health if they bottles have already been used.
He added that these Bactec bottles should only be used for blood and fluid culture and should have been disposed of properly.
According to Alcantara, the alarming incident has already been reported to the Department of Health and the Bactec bottles’ local manufacturer.
Many Filipinos love a cold bottle of beer. They might look for one after work to cap off a day - or to start their holiday celebrations with loved ones.
Yes, beer is an alcoholic beverage. Historically, there have been a lot of problems associated with alcohol.
But did you know that beer has many other beneficial side effects as well?
If taken in moderation and whenever appropriate, beer can actually improve your overall health.
Please drink moderately.
Here are 10 Reasons why beer is good for you!
1. Beer is full of Vitamin B
Beer has an antioxidant content equivalent to wine but has far more protein and vitamin B. In fact, beer is known to be a source of B vitamins like: niacin, folate, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamins B6 and B12. Researchers found a 30 percent higher level of vitamin B6 in beer drinkers than their non-drinking counterparts. Those levels were twice as high as those of wine drinkers
2. Beer can help keep your kidneys healthy.
Researchers in Finland discovered that one bottle of beer reduces the risk of developing kidney stones by as much as 40%
3. Beer can help reduce your bad cholesterol
Fiber found in beer can help reduce your levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad kind of cholesterol).
4. Beer helps make your bones stronger
A study in 2009 showed that the elevated levels of silicon found in beer help with higher bone density.
5. Beer reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Italian scientists found that moderate beer drinkers have 42% lower risk of heart disease compared to non-drinkers. The researchers advice keeping your consumption to one pint, at around 5 percent alcohol by volume per day. This is to gain the maximum benefit from the beer.
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6. Beer helps as a remedy for insomnia
Beer has lactoflavin and nicotinic acid, which is where we get that sleepy feeling. Beer can help those who have trouble sleeping.
7. Beer helps prevent blood clot.
Beer contains flavonoids which have estrogen-like properties. It raises the HDL (good cholesterol) level in the body, improving the lining of the blood vessels and prevents blood clots from occurring.
8. Beer helps with skin health
The vitamins present in beer are good for acne reduction and making skin smoother.
9. Beer Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other memory problems.
Researchers say that beer drinkers are less likely to suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease than non-drinkers.
10. Beer is a great way to relieve stress
Scientists at the University of Montreal have found that two glasses of beer a day can reduce anxiety or work-related stress.
Do you have white patches in your mouth? Do you sometimes feel pain in your mouth when you drink or eat salty food or even when you brush your teeth? Well, many people are experiencing this.
These are called mouth sores or "singaw". They are blisters which turn into small white painful craters. According to Patient.info, "at least 1 in 5 people can develop aphthous mouth ulcers at some stage in their lives."
Mouth sores will disappear after 10-14 days. Fortunately, a variety of treatments can be done to lessen the pain and make the blister go away.
1. Papaya
This fruit is rich in Vitamin C and it also has carotenoids, Vitamin A and other essential nutrients. Papaya has properties which can relieve the pain in your mouth blisters.
2. Licorice
Licorice has been used as a medicine for 6000 years. It is also known to be used for the fast recovery from mouth sores.
3. Bicarbonate
This may be an old remedy but it works! Try putting a little baking soda on the blister. Doing this neautralizes the corrosive acids in your mouth, thus relieving the pain in your sores.
4. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can eliminate bacteria such as staphylococci, coli bacteria, herpes and candida fungus that are in your mouth.
This oil is used in different oral products for it is believed to be good in removing fungal infections in one's mouth.
All you have to do is put a small amount of tea tree oil on a cotton ball then dab it on the blister in your mouth.
5. Replace your toothpaste
If you keep on experiencing mouth sores, then you better replace your toothpaste. This is because toothpaste contains sodium lauryl which can irritate the mucous membrane of your mouth.
If you have mouth sores, better use toothpaste that does not have any sodium lauryl sulphate.
The common belief is that eggs contain high amounts of cholesterol, which leads people to avoid eating them. However, eggs are actually beneficial to our body.
What you need to know is that eggs should be included in your daily diet. Here’s why:
1. Contrary to popular belief, eggs actually lower the bad cholesterol in our bodies. Eggs only have 180-186 mg while our liver produces 1000-2000 mg of cholesterol. By eating 3 eggs every breakfast, you can cut down the bad cholesterol in your body.
2. Eggs help strengthen your bones. They are a good source of Vitamin D and Calcium.
3. Eggs are also helpful in building muscle due to the amount of protein they contain. Two serving of eggs is equivalent to one serving of meat.
4. Eggs are packed with essential nutrients such as Riboflavin, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, and Vitamins A, E and B6.
5. Eggs help in weight loss. They contain essential nutrients that break down unwanted fats.
6. Eggs can reduce the risk of obesity by curbing your appetite, according to the American College of Nutrition and the International Journal for Obesity.
7. Eggs help prevent eye problems. They are rich in Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which reduce the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.
8. Eggs help prevent heart disease. The protein found in eggs helps prevent hypertension.
Hypertension is no joke. Treatment is usually costly and takes a long time to take effect.
According to Hypertension Canada, Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure. It means "there is too much pressure in your blood vessels. This can damage your blood vessels and cause health problems."
Hypertension can strike anyone, regardless of age. Hypertension can be triggered by many things, namely: smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, practicing an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.
Fear not! Here’s a cheap and effective remedy for hypertension:
Ingredients:
1 grated ginger
1 grated clove of garlic
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions:
1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 seconds. Strain the mixture and refrigerate it for 5 days.
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2. Twice a day, in the morning and the evening, consume the mixture. Do this daily for best results!
Using hair products that are rich in different types of chemicals can actually do more harm than good. Increased exposure to these chemicals make the hair prone to damage and breakage. These chemicals make the hair brittle and can irritate the scalp. When this happens, a person might suffer from hair loss.
Although there are various types of hair fall treatment available on the market, herbal and natural remedies are still proven to be more effective and safe.
A great all-natural remedy can be made using juice from Guava leaves. Guavas are a good source of different types of vitamins and minerals. According to nutritionists, a single guava fruit can readily provide the body’s daily requirement of vitamin C. It also contains fiber, potassium, vitamin A and lycopene.
Guava leaves are also a good source of Vitamin B, which prevents hair loss and damage. Sufficient amounts of Vitamin B can strengthen the hair and boost its growth. The skin also benefits from it due to Vitamin B’s ability to repair cells.
To prevent hair loss using guava leaves, just follow this procedure:
