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Tenette Shares Knowledge: FATS IN MY BODY

Tenette Shares Knowledge: FATS IN MY BODY

FATS IN MY BODY

When i woke up this morning, i realized that my belly is getting bulgy again. I felt so down that i had to surf the net on exercises to flatten my abs. But then i stumbled upon this video.

Allow me to share it with you!



Shocking isn't it. The fats can add up everyday. So we need to be proactive.

So what are we waiting for. Stand up and exercise and eat healthy foods.

Tenette Shares Knowledge: First Aid Kits - Anyone?

Tenette Shares Knowledge: First Aid Kits - Anyone?

First Aid Kit Contents

So what goes into a first aid kit?
First you need to put all these things in a bag or box so that it won't scatter. I used a transparent plastic box with a handle so i can carry it around when needed. Also I place it in a conspicuous place where i can easily find it when needed. 


Allow me to share with you the contents of my first aid kit box.

1. Adhesive dressings (plasters) in assorted sizes
2. Sterile dressings ( 2 medium, 2 large and 2 extra large)
3. Sterile Eye pads
4. Triangular bandages
5. Disposable gloves
6. Non alcohol cleaning wipes
7. Alcohol wipes
8. Betadine Solution
9. Cotton buds/ Cotton balls
10. Cold Pack
11. Hot Water bag
12. Garamycin Ointment for wounds
13. Eye Drops
14. Over the counter drugs ( 3 pcs max) which are placed on sealable plastic bags and labeled accordingly:

• Paracetamol ( Biogesic)  - for fever
• Cold Tablet (Neozep) - for colds
• Mefenamic Acid 500 mg ( Dolfenal) - for pain and inflammations
• Cetirizine ( Alnix) - anti-allergy
• Cough preparations ( Tuseran)
• Anti-diarrhea ( Diatabs)
• Anti-flatulent ( Kremil-S)

So why not have one today. Hurry up and make one today before its too late.

Related articles

• Health Tip: Create a First Aid Kit (nlm.nih.gov)

First Aid Kits - Anyone?

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Do we have first aid kits in our homes? Have we ever wondered that this is important. Whether we have children or not, we should have one.

Do We Really Need a First Aid Kit at Home?

By Chris Le Roy

There are a plethora of reasons why you need to have a first aid kit at home and not one reason why you shouldn't. Minor cuts, scrapes, bee stings and burns happen every second of the day in a home somewhere. Having a kit handy is one of those "stand by" items that you don't fully appreciate until you need it and it's not there.

If you have a home with children and do not have a kit then you need to obtain a quality one immediately with every essential possible item including a first aid handbook and a CPR card. Over 14,000 children in the United States alone die every year from choking and drowning at home that could have been prevented with the help of a CPR card. Children are prone to a scrape, fall or injury of some sort, sometimes daily. Additionally a great first aid kit will also have an easy to read thermometer handy which children always seem to need. Having a first aid kit in your home allows you to react to an injury quickly without having to fumble through drawers and cabinets.

Don't have children in your home? Do you think you aren't at risk for injury? Do you use a knife? Walk over carpets that you could trip over? Have stairs in your home? Mow the lawn or do any type of gardening? How about just clean your home with any type of household cleaner? You need a first aid kit. 1.5 million eye injuries happen in the home every year from a cleaning product splashing in the eye or debris injuring it from the lawn mower. A well stocked first aid kit will have saline solution to properly clean your eye and an eye patch handy to keep anything from irritating it. You cannot predict when an injury will happen but at some point it probably will.

The highest percentage of minor and fatal injuries happen in the home. 1 out of 17 people will experience an injury at any given minute and a fatal injury occurs every 14 minutes. Additionally, a first aid kit isn't only for serious injury either. You can easily cut yourself preparing dinner, fall walking down your steps outside, trip over your new rug and scrape your elbow or prick your finger on those beautiful roses that were just delivered to your door.

A properly stocked first aid kit is just one of those things that you need. You need to have access to a first aid booklet if there is an injury. You need to have a CPR card handy to reference and you need to have essential items that will properly treat an injury. A first aid kit is an investment in your health.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-We-Really-Need-a-First-Aid-Kit-at-Home?&id=3831465


In my next blog i will advise you what things should be inside your FIRST AID KIT.

Related articles

• Basic First Aid Kit for Home or On the Go (creativecleaning.wordpress.com)

Green Juice

The Green Juice

Lately, I have been drinking this Green Juice that my friend recommended. Every morning on an empty stomach I drink this freshly squeezed juice. It’s so refreshing and it energizes me. Allow me to share with you the recipe and what the ingredients are for.

GREEN JUICE

1 whole green apple pitted and seeds removed

½ stalk celery

½ cucumber 

½ green pepper

½ ampalaya (bittermelon)

Extract the juice from the veggies above and drink right away on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning.

Here’s a tip: If your juicer can’t accommodate whole fruits. How about slicing them into small pieces and placing on a plastic bag and store in the freezer. This way, it will be ready for you to extract and drink early in the morning.

Health Benefits of each ingredient:

GREEN APPLE –  Apples have a host of beneficial vitamins and nutrients, and are a source of antioxidants that aid in neutralizing free radicals and help prevent cell damage. It is believed that "A apple a day keeps the doctor away" . Apples are good for lowering blood sugar, blood pressure and gout and arthritis . The fiber content of apples helps in regulating bowel movements and reduces risk of colon cancer.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1124732

http://herbs.ygoy.com/health-benefits-of-apple/

CELERY –  The stem has lots of minerals and vitamins and oils that has a special effect on the regulation of the nervous system. It also has a calming effect. 
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/119999


CUCUMBER –  Has a good source of magnesium and potassium that helps lower blood pressure. A good source of Vitamin A and C and antioxidants which help prevent cancer. It also helps control arthritis, eczema and gout. It also reduces heartburn and an acidic stomach  
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4872390

GREEN PEPPER – This provides lots of antioxidants and supports and strengthens the cardiovascular system. It also supports healthy lungs.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6370227

AMPALAYA OR BITTER MELON - This fruit is composed of a mixture of flavonoids and alkaloids which makes the pancreas produce insulin that controls the blood sugar levels in diabetics. It is also a good source of Vitamins A,B and C, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium. 

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/941524

We can see that there is a lot of medicinal benefits that this green juice can have. Why don't you try it too. Be healthy and live a good life.

Related articles

• What are the Health Benefits of Celery Juice? (sunnysidelane.org)

College Freshman

Its School time once again and  my eldest son is now a sophomore and another son on his freshman year and another son going to college next year. Yes all three of them will be in college soon and we will be empty nesters once again. But before i dwell on that, let me share with you the things needed for your College Freshman to start a new life on his own.
Before we start crying our hearts out because they are leaving us soon. We must  concentrate first on the things that they will need as they start a new life on their own.
Here,  i will be dealing more with the things that they need to pack. Most Freshmen live in the dorm. And knowing that they do not really know what they will be bringing. Its best that we guide them.I am not spoon feeding them but guiding them on how to do things properly for them to succeed in life.
First things first. Let them pack their own bags. Give them a list of the essential things that they need to bring. never, never pack their things. Let them do it.

Allow me to list them for you.

• Passport and other travel documents should be in his backpack not in his luggage. Make sure he has a pen in his backpack.
• Appropriate clothes for the weather they will be in
• Shoes, socks and slippers
• A pack of first aid kits ( preferably label them so they know when to use them)
• Pain Relievers
• Cold & cough medications
• Anti-allergy meds
• Gauze and plaster ( Band-aid)
• Rubbing Alcohol

Things you need to buy before move in day:

• Bedsheets ( usually dorm beds are Twin extra long beds), pillow cases, blanket, comforter, pillows and mattress protector
• Hand, face and Bath towels
• Soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, shower tote/caddy
• Laundry basket/bag ( buy the twin pack one where you can separate the whites from the colored), Laundry soap, Fabric Softener and Fabric Softener Sheets
• Plate, bowl, cup, spoon and fork
• Microwavable  plates, paper plates, disposable spoons and forks and cups
• Flashlight with a set of batteries( place them in a zip lock bag so they can come in handy)
• Alarm Clock
• Study Lamp
• Hangers
• Iron and Ironing board
• Wastebasket
• School supplies
• Noodle cups, chips and other favorite food that can be stored for a long time.
• Some double sided tapes should they need to post some stuff.

And last but not the least your unending LOVE & SUPPORT!


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Splatter Painting a Wall

I had a very fulfilling day yesterday. My son and I did some splatter painting on his wall. It was a very fruitful experience and we had fun. Let me share with you what we did.
First of all you need to cover the walls that you don't need to splatter paint on as this is a very messy one. So prepare the other walls by covering it with old newspapers and a masking tape. Cover the floors too with old newspapers and plastics. Wear old clothes that you don't use as paint might get into them.
So, what are the things that you need.
Materials:
Paint ( desired color) , in our case we used dark blue color for cement walls.I only bought a pint.
Ballons ( small size)
Thumb Tacks
Funnel
Air Pump
Newspapers
Masking Tape

Method:
1. Prepare the sides of the walls that will not be painted by covering it with newspaper and masking tape. Cover the floor thoroughly so as not to have paint on the floor.
2. Put paint inside the balloon using a funnel.
3. Add air into the balloon with paint using the air pump. Then immediately tie the loose end of the balloon with a knot.
4. Put a small pin on a wall using a double sided tape but with the end of the pin which is sharp facing you.
5. Throw the balloon to the pin and it will burst and create a splatter on the wall.
6. Repeat above procedure and until the wall is fully splattered.

Accent Walls

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Okra - A Wonder Vegetable for the Diabetic

My Mom told me that recently she has been drinking OKRA water. That is the lowly OKRA soak in a glass of water overnight. And in the morning she would drink it. Her sugar level has gone down.
After hearing this from her i started surfing the web for more information about the lowly Okra.

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Here are some informations that i got:

The Okra-plant can reach  a height of 3 to 6 feet. Sometimes the plant is used in backyard gardens as an ornamental plant. The vegetable is used for soups and stews or as a fried or boiled vegetable. 

Okra is well known because of its healthy qualities. The valuable nutrients of the okra is evident. 50 % is soluble. Soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol and  reduces the risk of heart disease. The other 50% of the vegetable (insoluble fibre) helps to decrease  the risk of some forms of cancer. Moreover, nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6  are also present in half cup of cooked okra!

http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/vegetables3.htm

Health Benefits of Okra

1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.
2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.
3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.
4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.
5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.
7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.
8. Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.
9. Okra is good for summer heat treatment.
10. Okra is good for constipation.
11. Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.
12. Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.
13. Okra is good for atherosclerosis.
14. Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.
15. Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
16. Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.
17. Okra is good for preventing diabetes.
18. Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to eat okra.

http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles07/okra-health-benefits.htm

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These are all wonderful guides for a proper diabetic meal plan. Try it now. 

A Good Diabetic Meal Diet

Manage your Sugar Diabetes with a Sugar Diabetes Meal Plan

Donald Lawrence

As someone who suffers from diabetes, you might believe that the only way that you can contain your condition is through the utilization of medication. Fortunately, there are other things you can do besides taking medication to treat your sugar diabetes. You can have the same effect on your health as that medication by just making some small changes to your diet.
By creating a personal diabetes meal plan, the likelihood of actually maintaining the diet increases. Your plan can be made up of foods you enjoy if they are appropriate for diabetics. A food plan is helpful, but can't be successful on its own. Don't allow yourself to find ways to mentally back out of the meal plan by trying to find the perfect amount of time in your day to eat.
There are multiple advantages to using a healthful diabetes meal plan. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure can be controlled more easily with a solid diabetes meal plan. It will also keep your blood sugar levels in a normal range which is vital to controlling your diabetes.
While these benefits are obvious, your diabetic diet will also assist you in shedding your extra weight. Due to the fact that diabetes is often found in people that are overweight, it is crucial to try and eat a healthy diet so you can avoid adding those extra pounds. If you include foods you like, instead of those you don't, in your diabetes meal plan, you will be more likely to eat healthy. This diet will pay off by doing away with the extra weight you carry around and aid you in keeping your body healthy.
Keep track of the calories and carbohydrates you are eating, as proper management of that is an essential factor of a satisfactory sugar diabetes meal plan. Use a food pyramid guide as reference when attempting to comprehend the quantities of each food group that your body should have. All you need to do is create a healthy meal plan that you can follow every day without stress, and you will be well on your way to controlling your sugar diabetes and improving your health.

Source: http://www.ezinearticles.biz/article/Manage-your-Sugar-Diabetes-with-a-Sugar-Diabetes-Meal-Plan/26198

I have a diabetic diet that worked for me. I substituted white rice  with red rice. I avoided eating  pasta and desserts. I've done that for almost 6 months now and  my weight went down from 55 kgs to 47 kgs. And my blood glucose level came back to normal. Why don't you try it and let me know.

Label your things

I have this habit or we can call it passion for labeling my things. I always label my things so i can easily identify what it is or what it is for. I brought this fancy labeler that helps me a lot in labeling my things. I like to see my things in order - that's the reason why i label all my things.

When i was small , my Dad brought me a Dymo labeller. I used it to label all my notebooks and books and other things that i own. I used it for a couple of years. But now i found this labelling machine that is so handy and easy to use. Its a Casio EZ Labeller. It's a label printer that uses 6, 9, 12, 18 mm label tapes that comes in different colors. It has a qwerty type pad and easy to use.  It runs on 6 AA batteries.

Casio KL-60 Label Maker