First Crucial Step

As we add more years to our age, our bodies change. Our organs age and at their worst, malfunction. Sometimes we need to re-tune them, re-condition them. And what better way to do that to first consult an expert – a trusted doctor so he can recommend the better course of action.

Like, there was a time my father had trouble urinating. When he had himself checked, the initial finding was prostate trouble but the doctor didn’t advise any prostate therapy or prescribed medicine. Instead, he endorsed a thorough examination for him which thankfully yielded negative results. Had things been done differently, we'd have wasted more than what we could afford.

aDress Your Heart

The heart has always been a symbol of love (since I came into my senses, anyway). Figuratively speaking, we love with our heart. In fact, the message “I heart you” is already widely accepted to mean I love you. Yes, we love with our heart. We feel through our heart.

Love and live. Live and love. Indeed, the heart is a vital organ that gives us life.

That's why it is very important to take care of our heart. IT IS important to guard ourselves of the #1 killer of American men and women (and Filipinos as well). It is important to take action in protecting and keeping our heart healthy.

Now, the American heart Association together with Campbell invites you to join Go Red For Women movement and celebrate "the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and fight heart disease." The goal of which is to empower women with knowledge and tools so we can take positive action to reduce their risks and protect their health.

Let’s love our heart. Let’s learn to reduce the risk. Let’s fight heart disease. Join us in supporting American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement .

Also, you can vote for the dress that Toni Braxton should wear to kickoff American Heart Month by visiting here. For every vote, Campbell donates $1 to Go Red For Women.

Optical Glasses, Anyone?

I still have not made that appointment with the eye doctor. Points for procrastinator me!

But moving on, here's the Great Discovery: Zenni Optical. It offers prescription glasses at affordable prices. For paying as low as $8, one can have the Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses. But not only are their prescription glasses affordable, but they are stylish and made of high quality frames as well. Also, all their glasses have thin and light lens, full UV protection and well polished and beveled lens’ edges. So if you’re needing one, check the Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical.

Looking for LA Plastic Surgeons?

I’m saying it now. I’ve always, ALWAYS been contented with what I have. Despite the flabs here and there. Despite the not too long nose. Despite having breasts almost the size of an anthill. But maybe it’s a matter of feeling good about oneself.

But, if you feel good improving parts of your body and in need for plastic surgery, check these Los Angeles Plastic Surgeons who may be able help you achieve what you want and help you look good.

A Sign To Get Back To Prescription Glasses

I was once prescribed to use glasses and I had been using it for more than a year. But you know what they say about getting so used to it and ending up getting a higher grade glasses – so I decided to chuck and forget about it. Last year, I had complained about my eyes and went to an eye doctor – and expected he’d give me glasses but I was prescribed an eye drop only!

Last December, I was considering getting back to the eye doctor again because too much blogging had maybe finally kicked me in the eye- but I made excuses not to.

Now, I’m doing this post for Great Discovery: www.ZenniOptical.com, which offers wide selection of high quality frames and lens. Isn’t this supposed to be a sign to set that appointment again?

Weight Loss Option

After the long holidays and feasts associated with it, I feel that I need to shop for pants. I definitely added few pounds here and there –but nothing, I hope, that few walking exercises cannot get rid of.

But speaking of losing weight, if you’re considering surgery as the solution, you might want to check lap band surgery. Find out if it is the right choice for you to improving your health by availing of their FREE seminar now.

I Love You, Honey

Honey. Awwwww. What a sweet endearment! So sweet, I am imagining ants crawling on the screen now. But really, I can very well understand why we use “honey” to refer to our loved ones; I use it, too. When I’m not mad, that is.

I love you, honey. (No, Honey, it’s not you this time.) I’m actually paying homage to something Winnie the Pooh cannot live without. And something I definitely love, too. Honey. That nourishing honey. The one we add in our tea. The one we drip on our pancakes. The one that’s rich in nutrients –vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

It wouldn’t be called the nectar of god for nothing. But other than its usual uses – as natural sweetener or oomph-and-zing multiplier, honey has other uses –for me, for us. And next to baking soda, honey is something I do not want to run out of supply of (and that’s why I’m trying to make the 2 700L bottles of all-natural honey last until my brother’s visit; he gets it cheap from where he is assigned).

Ø Diarrhea treatment. I am not really a big fan of medicines. If I can find a cheap, economical and natural alternative, I use that. Even for diarrhea, I rarely pop a pill because I don’t want to keep the toxin from coming out of me. Unless if I need to, like when I’m traveling or when attending an event that makes running to the bathroom every minute or so impossible or difficult. But when I’m home, it’s nothing or honey. Or ginger tea with honey. Really. And because honey is natural, I will not worry about side-effects. The last time I pooped liquid, all I took was a spoonful of honey and some water. And that’s that. I must be lucky because I didn’t make any trip to the CR after that.

(Word of caution: Not to be given to babies below 1yo, as their digestive system may not be able to tolerate it.)

Ø Scrub. For a homemade foot scrub, an ample amount of honey plus a spoonful of sugar is good enough. For the face, I make a paste out of an ample amount of honey and a dash of baking soda.

Ø Moisturizer. Plain honey can be used to moisturize the lips and skin, including the face. When I’m home, I use it as an alternative to commercial lip balms. It’s just lick-ably purr-fect for my cracked, dry lips. BTW, I’ve tried it with my son, countless of times, and he’s just so uncomplaining when it hit his lips.

Ø Bed sore treatment. Apart from its nutritional benefits, honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components and is known to hasten healing of wounds. When my cousin’s grandmother (whom I also call Mama) got sick and got those nasty bed sores, honey was the only thing we applied on her until the sores were all gone.

Ø Facial treatment. I used to have facial sessions (before Matt, when I was still the master of my time :D) and one product given to me was honey mixed with some unknown medicines. And in my recent all-expense-paid (by the company) spa trip, the all-natural facial treatment I was given was composed of other ingredients and honey.

We -my hub, my sister and I- is using a honey-based soap. And my sister also applies pure honey to help contain her occasional breakouts.

(Word of caution: Make sure to wash thoroughly afterwards or you might find yourself in the company of tiny crawlers also known as ants. :D)

Oh, by the way, I read before that honey is also used as aphrodisiac. C'mon now, don’t look at me like that! I can just imagine what you’re thinking now. “She loves it because…” Do I sound guilty of that? Wink. But really, I am the last person who can validate that and I have not honestly used it like that. I have heard though that other people use it as an aphrodisiac.

For more of honey, visit the ff: MotherEarthNews; Life Positive; Billy Bee; and Food Reference.

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Compelled to write this after a-blink-of-an-eye moment with my dear son, who accidentally broke one half-full bottle of all-natural honey just few days ago. Now, we're down to the last bottle (in the picture).