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Moringa malunggay is known as the 'Miracle Tree' because all its parts are beneficial for health. It is also called Drumstick Tree and in the Philippines, it is known as malunggay. Malunggay helps increase breastmilk production for most moms. Malunggay is also very rich in nutrients. A gram of malunggay has more calcium than a gram of milk, has more vitamin C than an orange, and more iron than spinach. The leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus. It helps strengthens our immune systems. The seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned. The seed is also used to clean dirty or polluted water. Also used for sores,ulcers, snake bites, and an anti scorbutic.  The lactation enhancing effects of malunggay leaves as evidenced by a greater increa...

By Dr. Willie T. Ong Vegetables and Salads --  In a research conducted at Penn State University, those who ate a salad before their main course consumed 12-percent less food afterwards. The reason behind this is the large volume of the salad, which makes us feel satisfied. Another research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that individuals who ate a bowl of salad daily had higher levels of the good antioxidants in their blood. In addition, vegetables are high in fiber, which helps you feel fuller for fewer calories. Grapefruit --  According to a Louisiana State University study, those who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost an average of four pounds in three months. Another research done at the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center in Scripps Clinic showed that eating half a grapefruit before each meal helped the subjects lose three pounds in 12 weeks. Although the exact mechanism is unclear, the researchers believe that the a...

Bananas is a good source of potassium and fiber. There is a 400mg potassium in a single medium-size banana. It also contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. These gives an instant sustained and substantial boost of energy. It is recommended to eat at least one banana a day because High amounts of potassium (over 13% of the RDA) lowers blood pressure and lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. According to Dr. Willie T. Ong, "Bananas are good for the heart. Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level and blood pressure of the body. A lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take 2 bananas a day to keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good for those with high cholesterol)." Bananas contain high levels of fructo...

By Dr. Willie T. Ong (The Philippine Star) Okra is also known as “lady finger” because of its unique elongated shape. It has a green colored and fibrous fruit, called a pod, and measures between 2 to 7 inches in length. The okra pod contains rows of small round white-colored seeds and a slimy thick fluid. A half cup of sliced cooked okra contains the following nutritional value: 25 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 1.5 grams of protein, 5.8 grams of carbohydrates, 460 IU of vitamin A, 200 mcg of beta-carotene, 13 mg of vitamin C, 36.5 micrograms of folate, 50 mg of calcium, 0.4 mg of iron, 32 micrograms of Vitamin K, 257 mg of potassium, and 46 mg of magnesium. Health Benefits of Okra: 1. Prevents constipation and good for the bowels - Okra contains a unique gooey fluid, called mucilage, which lubricates the intestines and helps in the passage of stools. The okra fiber also absorbs lots of water and adds to the bulk of the stools. Both characteristics make the okra benefi...

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here are the four main ingredients for our broccoli-mushroom recipe: 1. Garlic, onion, and leeks. When tested in the laboratory, garlic and leeks were the top inhibitors of cancer cells. Garlic and leeks contain allyl sulfides, which promote cell death in colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as leukemia. To best release its anti-cancer ingredients, the garlic clove should be crushed and gently fried with a little oil. Garlic can also be eaten raw, and added to salads. 2. Shiitake mushroom. Of all the mushrooms, shiitake is touted to have the most anti-cancer properties. It contains polysaccharides and lentinian, which increase the activity of our immune cells. These protective cells kill off any cancer cell that wants to replicate and invade the body’s organs. The stronger your immune system, the lesser your chances of getting sick. In Japan, cancer patients are encouraged to eat mushrooms to complement the effects of chemotherapy. 3. Carrot....

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here’s what dark chocolate can do for your health: • Helps prevent heart disease. A study from Scotland of close to 5,000 subjects showed that those who ate chocolate regularly had a lower risk for heart disease by 42 percent. • Helps reduce inflammation and high blood pressure. Another study from Italy showed that people who ate dark chocolate regularly had lower C-reactive protein levels in their blood compared to people who never ate dark chocolate. C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation of the arteries, and this can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. • Helps fight stress. Researchers discovered that eating an ounce or more of dark chocolate a day could reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone which may increase inflammation and blood pressure. So if a person feels stressed, it may be a good advice to give her a piece of dark chocolate. • May be good for the brain. One small study showed that people...

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung. It takes 1 to 3 days or as long as 7 to 10 days for symptoms to appear. How severe pneumonia is and how long it lasts depend on your age and health; Whether bacteria or a virus caused the pneumonia; How quickly you treat it.; or your immune systems. The symptoms of pneumonia is commonly after cold or other illness, baby seems suddenly worse with increase fever, productive cough, rapid breathing, blueness, wheezy, raspy or difficult breathing, and abdominal bloating and pain. The cause of pneumonia is a various organisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses  and protozoa as well as ass irritation from a chemical or other inhaled substance or object. How to Prevent Pneumonia? There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. Stop Smoking Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia Stay away from people who have colds, flu, or other respiratory tract infections If you haven't ha...

Electronic Cigarette or E-cig become popular this days. E-cig is an electrical device that simulated the act of tobacco by producing an inhaled mist bearing the physical sensation, appearance, and often the flavor and nicotine content of inhaled tobacco smoke. By using e-cig it gives satisfaction to the user that they feel when they used tobacco but less risk from the nicotine. The device uses heat to vaporize a propylene glycol or glycerin-based liquid solution into an aerosol mist, similar to the way a nebulizer or humidifier vaporizes solutions for inhalation. The purpose of creating e-cig is to eliminate and it gives alternative to tobacco smoking. How Does An Electronic Cigarette Work? There are three main parts to an electronic cigarette. The Cartridge. This acts like the butt of the electronic cigarette, it contains a liquid that determines the flavor and nicotine strength of your e-cig.  Cartridges can be purchased with flavors like Tobacco and Menthol. You also ca...

What is a Vaccine? A vaccine is a medicine that's given to hep prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they also help all children by stamping out serious childhood disease.  Vaccines are made from the same germs that cause disease. Examples Measles vaccine is made from measles virus; and Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) vaccine is made from parts of Hib bacteria. But the germs in vaccines are either killed or weakened so they won't make you sick. Are Vaccines Safe? Vaccines are generally quite safe. The protection provided by vaccines for outweighs the very small risk of serious problems. Vaccines have made many serious childhood diseases today. Vaccines are given to your child's to increase immunity to the bacteria before it has a chance to make you sick. What are the Side Effects? Mild temporary side effects such as fever, soreness or a lump under...

Vitamin B complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body. B1 or Thiamine Helps convert blood sugar into energy to fuel the body. It ensures the health of the mucous membranes and make sure that the nervous system and cardiovascular and muscular functions are working well. B2 or Riboflavin Helps break down food components like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins so that the body can use from energy It is also crucial in maintaining tissue and in absorbing other nutrients B3 or Niacin Helps convert calories from protein, fat, & carbohydrates into energy It aids the digestive system function, promoting a normal appetite, and caring for the skin and nerves. B5 or Pantothenic Acid Helps break down carbohydrates, proteins & fat for energy It is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it travels through the bloodstream, so whatever is not used by the body is eliminated. B6 or Pyridoxine Helps brain function Helps the body convert protein to energy ...

A fever is a good thing. It means your child's immune system is doing it's job by fighting an underlying cold or another infection. The brain commands the body's temperature to rise, which in turn directs the white blood cells to attack and destroy invading viruses and bacteria. FIRST RESPONSE As a parent, what you should do about a fever depends largely on your child's age and the reading. If he's less than three months old, anything above 38ºC warrants a quick call to the doctor. Because an infants immune system isn't fully developed, he's vulnerable to potentially life-threatening infections like bacterial meningitis and pneumonia , and an elevated body temperature is often the only symptom. Between three and six months, your child needs to be examined by his pediatrician once his fever hits 38.3ºC, says Steven Shelov, M.D., editor-in-chief of American Academy of Pediatrics' Caring for your Baby and Young Child. Once your child is older t...

Pigsa is a Filipino word for boils. Boils are usually painful, pus-filled bumps that form when one or more hair follicles, the tube-shaped shafts from which hair grows, become infected with staph bacteria also known as Staphylococcus aureus. According to Zsazsa Galore, Staph bacteria that cause boils generally enter through a cut, scratch or other break in your skin. As soon as this occurs, specialized white blood cells called neutrophils rush to the site to fight the infection. This leads to inflammation and eventually to the formation of pus, a mixture of old white blood cells, bacteria and dead skin cells. According to MayoClinic.com, Boils (furuncles) usually start as red, tender lumps. The lumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin. Factors can increase your risk on having Boils: Poor general health. Having chronic poor health makes it...

Every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. According of Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, "most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6AM and noon". The majority of people, about 60%, who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep . According to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, "Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound." Cold water solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion of food. Once this 'sludge...

1. NO BREAKFAST People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration. 2. OVER EATING It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power. 3. SMOKING It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease. 4. HIGH SUGAR CONSUMPTION Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development. 5. AIR POLLUTION The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency. 6. SLEEP DEPRIVATION Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells. 7. HEAD COVERED WHILE SLEEPING Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxyge...

Calcium, a vital mineral needed by the body for normal growth and development can only be acquired from our diet. Because the body does not produce calcium, the right amount has to be taken in daily keep the body at the pink of health. Why is calcium important? Ninety nine percent of the calcium in our body is in our bones and teeth. The remaining one percent is found in the blood and other tissues. This explains why calcium also lowers the risk of fracture and in later life, prevents bone diseases like osteoporosis. Sufficient amount of calcium in the body not only benefits your bones and teeth, it also ensures normal blood clotting, regular heart beat, cell metabolism, and other muscle movements. Recommended Calcium Intake Our need for calcium varies. Make sure you get the right amount of calcium for your body everyday. Populations Weight (kg) RCI (mg/day) Infants (months) Birth - < 6 6 200 6 -...

Sleeping too late  and waking up too late are main cause Not urinating in the morning Too much eating Skipping breakfast Consuming too much medication Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.