The Joy of Breastfeeding

Surveys show that many women do not like breastfeeding. Some are concerned with maintaining the shape and firmness of their busts while others are unable to bear the pain that goes with it. Apart from these reasons, many can't afford to be just tied up with the child until his weaning period for one reason or another.

 My own experiences proved that breastfeeding takes some sacrifice indeed. There were pains involved and some liberty to give up but I was resolved to give the best milk to my baby at all cost. I have no regrets. I learned breastfeeding is a beautiful sacrifice. It was so painful at first. I would be honest enough to admit that through the pain there were times I was tempted to surrender. At first, my breasts were not seemed ready to give out the milk. My child kept sucking but was not getting enough and my breasts were hurting. He was hungry and crying but my breasts could not satisfy him. That was very bothersome. Should we just both quit? Would it not be better if I put my breasts to rest in favor of bottled milk for his benefit?

 But I decided not to quit. If there is a will there is a way. I gave my baby bottled milk for the time being. but I did not stop there. I went through one-time traditional breast massage to stimulate the production of milk and I consumed lots of boiled malungay (moringga) leaves soup. Then it was like magic. My breast was soon overflowing with milk and ready to nourish my baby boy. Each time I'd breastfeed my child, I'd experience a heavenly endearing connection with him.  It all the more proved that this child of mine is part of me. It was a beautiful union of mother and child, so beautiful beyond my lips could describe. One thing was so sure though. Our love for each other grew more and more.

 Every time I’d feel his tender hands touching my breast I knew he was dependent on me. He needed me more than anyone and for that he loved me more than anyone. I loved him even more and felt all the more obligated to keep feeding him to the last drop of milk from my breast. It is true that mothers can be great mothers even if they don’t breastfeed. However,  the experience of sustaining the healthy life of your child with the milk that flows out of your own breasts is beyond compare. I am blessed that I did not miss this wonderful part of motherhood.

How to Keep Your Health and Youth

Going all natural is always the best if you want to keep your youth and energy. But it is always important to be practical. If you can save without sacrificing your nutrition then do. Don’t buy too much expensive products if there are cheaper substitutes. Many businessmen have taken advantage of this all-natural craze and have invented products that promise so many good things that would keep you healthy but would surely ransack your wallet. One good example is wheat grass. It is undoubtedly very healthy to have a daily intake of wheat grass but it is so expensive. So what do you do if you can’t afford this expensive stuff? Well if you are from the country where malunggay (moringga) grows easily like here in the Philippines then do take advantage of the cheap malunggay leaves in your own or in your neighbor’s background. Do you know that malunggay has 4 times more chlorophyll than wheat grass? Yes, malunggay is indisputable when it comes to nutritional value in whatever aspect.. Many people go crazy over wheat grass but it so expensive so why not try malunggay? Make a fresh juice out of its fresh leaves and drink daily. See how energetic and younger you will become in just a week and if you make this a habit, you will surely take off years from your looks. The fountain of youth is in malunggay so don’t waste money in more expensive herbal beauty products because all you need is already in malunggay. Indeed the fountain of youth might be just in your own background. All you need to do is to take advantage of it. Don't waste your time and money buying expensive anti-aging products. Malunggay is the best solution to your aging skin. It does not only make you younger but will also give you long, healthy life. Malunggay is truly a miracle vegetable so take advantage of the miracle it can do your life.

Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair ( LSTR), an Alternative to Root Canal

 For many days, my son was having sleepless nights because of toothache. He visited a  dentist  who cleaned and treated the tooth and gave him antibiotics and pain reliever for a week intake but the tooth kept aching.  He did not want the root to be pulled so the dentist suggested a root canal therapy His dentist was charging PHP3,000/canal. This is cheaper as compared to up to PHP5,500 per canal being charged by other dentists. So if the aching tooth needs up to 4 canals the cheapest cost to save the tooth by root canal is PHP12,000.

But, PHP12,000 is still a big amount so I thought of  inquiring for other options. I inquired from  other dentists but almost all of them were saying root canal is the only way.  I did not give up and still tried calling more dentists.  Fortunately  one dentist suggested Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair LSTR.  The dentist said LSTR is another way to heal and restore the affected tooth to normal form.

As explained by this Dentist, I learned this LSTR (Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair) is a cheaper alternative to root canal. I learned further that most dentists who perform root canal are against and won’t recommend this procedure obviously because of competition.

So, instead of Root Canal therapy my son opted for LSTR. At first he was reluctant but after thinking of the savings, he consented. It was good that his tooth X-ray showed his tooth is still good and can be restored, otherwise, LSTR would not be applicable anymore.

The LSTR procedure did not take long. He was worried that there would be no good results because of the simplicity and brevity of the procedure.  But after few days of observing, he was happy of the result.  No more aching, no more discomfort no more tooth sensitivity.

 After 2 weeks he returned to the dentist for permanent filling.

We paid the dentist the total amount of PHP2700 all in all which covers PHP2,200.00 for the LSTR plus PHP 500 for the permanent filling.

Not all dentist charge the same amount.  I checked with two other dentists who also do LSTR and they both quoted higher amount.  One charges PHP3000 while the other PHP5000.

Now the big question: For how long will the good effect of the LSTR last?  I think I owe you an update sooner or later.

ALL NATURAL COUGH REMEDY

Are you a non-smoker and yet have been coughing for sometime now. ? Have you undergone X-ray and found your lungs all clear though? Have you been wondering why you can’t get total healing despite having practically taken all synthetic medication your doctor has prescribed? Have you reached the point of taking the strongest antibiotic which did not help you either? Well how about listening to a friendly advice from someone who went through this similar health problem? All you have to do is to STOP taking synthetic medicine right now if you don’t want to aggravate your health condition.

 Whatever is the underlying reason for your chronic cough, it is better to be safe from side effects while under medication? How do you do that? All you need to do is shift to all-natural healing and you should do that right now. What natural medication then should replace the synthetic?

First, you have to take note that taking this solution on a full stomach is a must. Prepare the natural solution by extracting at least one third spoonful of garlic juice then add this to one spoonful of pure raw honey. Take this as your cough syrup every 3 hours. You can actually take even more times than stated here without getting the risk of over-dosage because this is all natural provided your stomach is full.

Second, all cold drinks including water should be stopped instead drink at least 8 glasses of lukewarm water (not hot) within the day. No eating of any sweets, starchy and dairy products instead have more intakes of fresh fruits (except mangoes and pineapples) and vegetables It is very helpful to have daily sunlight back expose for at least 30 to one hour from 6:00 to 7:00 am. Take note that sunlight beyond 8:00 am is not healthy. though. Also take note that you are not allowed to take a bath after sun exposure to avoid getting water into your lungs.

Avoid second hand smoke. If you are smoking you can also benefit with this method but you should stop smoking if you don't want your cough to re-occur and reach the hopeless point. This method has been really effective to the author and to all people who follow this method. If you want natural healing then do the same.

God bless everyone!

WARNING: JOGGING LEADS TO CHEEK SAGGING, CHRONIC KNEE PAIN AND MORE

Many people enjoy jogging. They usually run in the early morning to reap the benefits of early morning sunshine as well. Indeed it is one kind of exercise that can shed off unwanted pounds when done regularly for at least 30 minutes or so. But wait, do you know that jogging is not actually a good exercise. While it can trim down your excess fats easily it can lead to some problems later in your life.

 Firstly, jogging can lead to knee injury. Our knees support the weight of our body so we have to take extra care to keep them from harm. Jogging put so much pressure on knees so if we jog from day to day we are actually working toward disintegration of our knees. It is a fact that most of people don’t even have enough supply of vitamins and minerals to keep their bones strong so even if you are still young you have to avoid putting so much strain on your knees. As we age, our bones become brittle and our joints lose cartilage and at this point it is all the more not advisable to engage in jogging.
 Running put so much pressure on our legs especially on our knee joints so that a jogger tends to suffer chronic knee pain later in his life.

Secondly jogging can cause cheeks to sag easily. While doctors and some others deny the truth of this, many regular joggers can actually prove with their own experience that it does really lead to cheek sagging. . So stop jogging if you don’t want to look older than your age. Doctors who belie this truth do not even jog so don’t believe them.

While there are other more bad side effects of jogging, I believe these two mentioned here are more than enough to make you quit. When you quit, it does not mean you should quit exercising all throughout. You just have to shift to another safer alternative. And what safer alternative is highly recommended? Well it is no other than brisk walking, the best exercise ever. With brisk walking you can still enjoy fellowship with your friends while enjoying the sunshine as well.

Sure Solution to Vaginal Dryness

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Vaginal dryness is one of the common issues among women especially those who are aging.  This is due to hormonal changes that go with old age, child-birth and breast-feeding.  But vaginal dryness isn’t just vaginal dryness it brings about more serious problems such as painful intercourse and various vaginal infections. But why have this trouble when vaginal dryness is just so easy to resolve. You need not spend that much in going to your doctor so you could cure that hormonal imbalance. You don’t even need to buy those expensive medicine and food supplement that promise cure for this problem.  Even the jellies and lubricants are but temporary solution that doesn’t really cure the problem.

The simplest and cheapest solution to vaginal dryness is Moringga Oleifera. In the Philippines it is called Malunggay.  In other places they are known by the following names: Horseradish tree, Ben Oil tree, Benz olive tree, West Indian Ben, and Drumstick tree.   It has been called miracle vegetable because of its very high nutritional content and ability to cure lots of health issues.

It has been proven for many years that lactating mothers won’t run out of milk if they regularly drink Moringga soup. This is a very old and proven fact.  Well, Moringga is not just for lactating women. It is also for all women who are suffering from vaginal dryness.  Always  include malunggay in your daily diet. You may drink it as fresh juice with the help of juicer or make it into soup (but don’t overcook).  Fresh Moringga is always the best choice but if not available in your place then take Moringa capsule.

Do this now and see how your vaginal problem will perish in a matter of days. And by the way don’t forget to have at least 8 ounce of fluid intake everyday. It is a must.

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The Most Nutritious Vegetable in the World

There is one miracle plant that grows easily in anyone's backyard.  Growing your own is actually almost effortless as this plant grows with only minimal attention and caring. All you have to do is just to give this plant some of your time. This plant is what we call Malunggay” here in the Philippines, and much well known as “Moringa or Horseradish” in English. To plant your own, just simply cut mature stems from any Malunggay tree in your neighborhood. (Please make sure you ask permission first from the owner.of course.) Then plant and water them everyday. Soon you will see the planted stems sprouting green young leaves and then later  turning into healthy Malunggay trees which will give you abundant supply of Malunggay leaves each day.

I can still remember the countless Malunggay plants in our neighbors’ backyard when I was a child. They usually harvest the leaves at night so they could be prepared for the market the next morning.  I was not really aware of its health benefit. All I knew was my mother would always add Malunggay leaves on her  chicken "tinola" (a native chicken soup) and we never fail to enjoy the soup each time without realizing we were being fed with the most nutritious vegetable ever. Malunggay is used to be known only as vegetable for lactating mothers and little did every one know that Malunggay is not just for lactating mothers but for everyone who desires to be healthy all their life.

Nowadays, Malunggay is no longer just an ingredient in tinola or lactating mother’s vegetable but it has been discovered to be a very nutritious vegetable which earned for it the title,  "The Miracle Plant ".  More noteworthy is the fact that this vegetable does not only keep us healthy but can also heal many kinds of illnesses.  I myself  have proven how effective Malunggay has been.  Daily intake of Malunggay soup actually healed my arthritic pains.  I would like to make it clear though that the healing did not happen overnight. I you want to experience healing,  you have to consume Malunggay on a regular basis. In my case, I already made drinking plain Malunggay soup as part of my daily morning habit and when I have more time I also drink a cup before dinner time. My initial reason for doing so was just to boost my health but after some few weeks of regular intake, aside from giving me good skin, clearer eyes,regular bowel movement and stronger immune system, I also got healed of my arthritic pains on my fingers and my right knee. I used to complain about those early morning pains but did not take any medicine to address this issue. Drinking plain Malunggay soup regularly solved the chronic pain.  Apart from this I myself have proven Malunggay as very effective in maintaining a healthy blood pressure and the best cure for constipation. Malunggay can also heal wounds. Just apply Malunggay extract to the wounded part and do it till the wound dried up. I assure you, it will definitely spare you from buying expensive wound ointment. Many people have claimed to have been healed of their respective illnesses and even claiming Malunggay as an anti-cancer vegetable. With the way Malunggay has been boosting my immune system, I think I have no reason not to believe. 

How to prepare Malunggay juice? Here is the simple step:  Boil 2 glasses of water in a casserole. Add 2 cups or more  of Malunggay leaves to the boiling water. After one boil remove from the stove. Remove the leaves with the use of a strainer and then take the soup as it cools down a bit and drink like drinking your tea. You must drink the Malunggay soup immediately so it will not taste bitter and to avoid losing the nutrients.

Now if you want a much improved taste, you can also add lemon grass while boiling the leaves  You can actually take as much as you can without any fear of getting overdosed. 

Those who do not have the patience of preparing Malunggay juice everyday, has another alternative in  Malunggay capsules.  Different Malunggay capsule brands are now in the market. You can also take capsule if you find preparing Malunggay soup too time consuming or messy. I also took Malunggay capsule for quite sometime but later I realized I could save if I would just boil my own Malunggay soup. Besides, I found taking Malunggay soup more effective because  the amount of Maluggay in one capsule could not be as much as the amount in my daily Malunggay soup.

Malunggay soup   is  a very cheap but very effective way of  of maintaining one's health. I am talking through experience. I have been reaping its benefits for many years already and I am  very thankful to God that I discovered Malunggay. I am  now contemplating on  writing a poem entitled “Thank you Lord for Malunggay”. Bow!