Body Massage Therapy

I just enjoyed an hour of body massage a while ago to release the negative emotions I have been harboring for few days now.  Relaxing. I still have to schedule few more sessions though (for a complete release hahah!).  I am encouraging you too also get one. Why?



Here's Five reasons why you have to get a massage therapy:

Body Massage Therapy Enhances Your Spectrum of Motion

An increased spectrum of motion reduces the possibility to get injuries, not to mention muscle pains and aches relating to physical exertion. Frequent periods uncover and unwind tight muscle tissues, enhance blood circulation. On top of that, a massage therapy may repair pinches and fragile areas throughout the muscles of the body.



Body Massage Therapy Boosts Power

Your own body's energy is usually rejuvenated by results of a regular massage. An entire body massage enables your whole body to fall under a tranquil condition just like going to sleep. The possibility for relaxation supplies higher power all through a single day, additionally it is within a continuing basis. This kind of peaceful condition presents higher advantage for your body compared to increased sleep throughout the night, since it offers the remainder in the center of anxious activities during the day. Regular sessions enhances the male body's capability to completely rest, and also eventually sustain higher power.



Body Massage Therapy Elevates Versatility

The actual measures of massage therapy really prolong and reinforce muscle tissues all over the body. Furthermore, an experienced massage therapist can function upon releasing tendons that have tightened up. These types of enhancements immediately impact a person's versatility, as well as these kinds of enhancements is able to reduce hazards associated with injuries and also improve athletic overall performance.



Body Massage Therapy Minimizes Lower back pain

Possibly well-known to those who have gotten a therapeutic massage, soreness appears to melt off whenever handled by a skilled massage therapist. Experts recommend therapeutic massage allows for much better remedy compared to acupuncture or even spine adjustment, and will decrease the need for painkilling medicine. The therapeutic massage acts to push out induce factors which usually would certainly in any other case distress within your muscular tissues. This type of therapy can certainly loosen up knots and lower tighten muscle tissue, reducing any kind of discomfort you could experience. On top of that, this particular stimulation as well as pleasure in the muscular tissues generates endorphins which will help make ache vanish.



Body Massage Therapy Helps bring about Improved Sleep

Oddly enough, the actual peace offered by a regular massage sessions associated with therapeutic massage acts in promoting improved sleeping routines. Placing your body in this peaceful condition enables its systems to help completely unwind, and fewer efforts is required during the night time for your body to achieve it once more.

  



TIP: Determined by your present degree of wellness, the quantity of therapy you ought to get in order to appreciate these types of advantages varies. People who have grown balanced may well benefit from these kinds of gains within a single treatment per 30 days. Other folks seeking to significantly enhance such areas may possibly notice improvements by using weekly sessions. Individuals with specific bodily problems that demands extra attention or even seeking to pass though several health and fitness illnesses could possibly need much more repeated therapies in order to completely appreciate these kinds of health benefits.

What's a Gender of a Computer?

A SPANISH Teacher
Was explaining to her class
that in Spanish, unlike English,
nouns are designated as either
masculine or feminine.

"House"
for instance,
is feminine:
"la casa."

"Pencil,"
however,
is masculine:
"el lapiz.."

A student asked,
"What gender is 'computer'?"

Instead of giving the answer,
the teacher split the class into two groups,
male and female,
and asked them to decide
for themselves whether
"computer"
should be
a masculine or a feminine noun.

Each group was asked
to give four reasons
for its recommendation.

The men's group decided that
"computer"
should definitely be
of the feminine gender
("la computadora"),
because:
I’m guessing you will like this one too.
1. No one but their creator
understands their internal logic;

2. The native language
they use to communicate
with other computers is
incomprehensible to everyone else;

3. Even the smallest mistakes
are stored in long term memory
for possible later retrieval; and

4. As soon as you make
a commitment to one,
you find yourself spending
half your paycheck
on accessories for it.

(THIS GETS BETTER!)

The women's group,
however, concluded
that computers should be Masculine
("el computador"),
because:
1. In order to do anything
with them,
you have to turn them on;

2. They have a lot of data
but still can't think for themselves;

3. They are supposed
to help you solve problems,
but half the time
they ARE the problem; and

4. As soon as you commit to one,
you realize that if you
had waited a little longer,
you could have gotten
a better model.

The women won.

 

PROLOGOS (The Boy Who Cried Wolf)

Have you read the renowned blog post of the mushroom girl? Hmnn... How about the somebody 1 and somebody 2 of the accused girl? I have.  It was a true blue nose bleeding experience. I would caution those who knew them not to make them unhappy or frustrated or else many of us will catch leukemia. Just kidding! I explicitly enjoyed reading it.

I was not in anyway connected to their personal lives but we are living in an almost the same environment, surrounded with not perfect yet loving brotherhood of the same altruistic goal of reaching the hearts of our fellowmen by immersing to a different culture. In other words, though their masterpiece is quite intriguing, it was not my business, although I cannot help smiling upon learning I was a bit familiar with their main characters. But that's just it.

I simply find their post inspiring enough that I felt the need to give them credit for their demeanor, grace and their bravery for letting go few important pieces in their lives as they embrace positivity and devoted their energy in a much more noble task of life saving work.  I am not as articulate and as smart as these two ladies but like them I also have a story to tell.

This is about the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".

 (NOTE: This boy has nothing to do with somebody 1 and somebody 2 nor he knew the mushroom girl. They live in different worlds.)

       
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 Eat Eggs without Fear
So, you love to eat eggs, be it, scrambled, sunny side-up or boiled. But the problem is, we have this long standing fear of eating too much of it. It use to be that eggs were thought to be high in cholesterol. Actually that isn't the case at all! In a recent study, women that ate six eggs per week reduced the risk of developing breast cancer by a whopping 44%. Eating eggs on a regular basis can also reduce your risk of stroke and heart attacks.

One egg has 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat, with only 1.5 grams of the fat content being saturated fat. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D, important in the absorption of calcium, maintaining hormonal balance and a healthy functioning immune system. Eggs also contain all 9 amino acids and the highest quality of proteins over any other food.

Eggs contain nutrients known as lutein and zeaxanthin. By eating one egg a day, these nutrients can prevent macular degeneration, a chronic condition that causes central vision loss. Studies show that these nutrients also lower the risk of developing cataracts. These nutrients are mainly found in eggs rather than any other source. Eggs also contain around 300 micrograms of choline, a nutrient that aids in regulating the brain and nervous system.

Add eggs to your diet as part of your beauty regimen. Eggs contain a large content of sulfur which promotes hair and nail growth. Some report that eggs make their hair and nails actually grow faster.

Eggs are not only great for hair and nails, they also promote weight management and muscle strength for a more healthy looking appearance. The Louisiana State University conducted a study of obese people that showed a sixty five percent increase in weigh loss by eating two eggs at least five times a week. Eggs are good for muscle repair especially after a hard workout. 331

One egg is no better than the other. Whether the eggs you buy are brown or white, they all have the same nutritional value except for the Omega-3 enhanced. These eggs contain fatty acids that are good for your heart and are definitely a better choice if you aren't a big fish eater.

Whether you like your eggs whipped, scrambled, boiled, fried, poached or baked, there's no doubt they are still the "incredible edible egg."

The Cranberries - Linger

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If you, if you could return
Don't let it burn, don't let it fade
I'm sure I'm not being rude
But it's just your attitude
It's tearing me apart
It's ruining everything

I swore, I swore I would be true
And honey so did you
So why you were you holding her hand
Is that the way we stand
Were you lying all the time
Was it just a game to you

But I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger

Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, I was wrong

If you, if you could get by
Trying not to lie
Things wouldn't be so confused
And I wouldn't feel so used
But you always really knew
I just wanna be with you

And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger

And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger

You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger

  
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Akap - Imago

Nagtatanong
Bakit mahirap
Sumabay sa agos
Ng iyong mundo

Nagtataka
Simple lang naman sana
Ang buhay
Kung ika'y matino

(Chorus)
Sabihin sa akin lahat ng lihim mo
Iingatan ko
Ibaling sa akin ang problema mo
Kakayanin ko

Pikit mata
Kong iaalay
Ang buwan at araw
Pati pa sapatos kong suot

Nagtatanong
Simple lang naman sana
Ang buhay
Kung ika'y lumayo

(Repeat Chorus)
Sasamahan ka sa tamis (sasamahan ka tamis)
Sasamahan ka sa dilim (Sasamahan ka sa dilim)
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit (Sasamahan ka hanggang langit)
Sasamahan ka sa tamis (Sasamahan ka sa tamis)
Sasamahan ka sa pait (Sasamahan ka sa pait)
Sasamahan ka sa dilim (Sasamahan ka sa dilim)
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit (Sasamahan ka hanggang langit )
Sasamahan ka (Sasamahan ka)

Oh. ohh. ohh.. ohhohh..

(Repeat Chorus)

"Pyramid" Featuring Iyaz - Official Music Video

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Shawty's love is like a pyramid (ooh)
We stand together till the very end (eh ooh)
There'll never be another love for sure (ooh)
Iyaz and Charice let we go

Stones, heavy like the love you've shown (shown)
Solid as the ground we've known (known)
And I just wanna carry on
We took it from the bottom up (no no no)
And even in a desert storm (yeah)
Sturdy as a rock we hold (oh)
Wishing every moment froze
Now I just wanna let you know
Earthquakes can't shake us
Cyclones can't break us
Hurricanes can't take away our love

Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top (at the top baby), like a pyramid
And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall just keep on going
Forever we will stay, like a pyramid

Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh (ooh)
Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh (ooh)
Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh eh (oooh)

Cold (cold), never ever when you're close (close)
We will never let it fold (fold)
A story that was never told
Something like a mystery (yoh!)
And every step we took we've grown
Look how fast the time has flown
A journey to a place unknown
We're going down in history
Earthquakes can't shake us (oh)
Cyclones can't break us (oh)
Hurricanes can't take away our love

Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock (hey!)
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top, (at the top baby) like a pyramid
And even when the wind is blowing (wind is blowing)
We'll never fall just keep it going (keep it going)
Forever we will stay, like a pyramid (eh oh)

Like a pyramid girl let me show you
That I love you so much
That we gonna get through (oh oh)
Even when there's storms
I will never go, Ima be the one to keep you safe (hey)
Before was our love back it up more than enough
Holding on to one another be the cover when it's rough (oh oh)
Mother nature (hey) or disaster won't stop at happy ever after

Pyramid, keep it going (like a pyramid, like a pyramid)
Oh oh ooooh (like a pyramid, like a pyramid)

Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock (solid rock)
It feels just like it's heaven's touch (oooh)
Together at the top (at the top baby, at the top girl), like a pyramid
And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall just keep on going (keep it going)
Forever we will stay (Charice), like a pyramid (what what)

Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top (at the top baby, at the top girl), like a pyramid (pyramid)
And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall just keep it going
Forever we will stay (ooh), like a pyramid

Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh
Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh
Like a pyramid like a pyramid eh eh

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Carrot Juice

Have you tried drinking carrot juice?  Aside from its natural sweet taste, you probably heard of its many benefits, from preventing cancer to having glowing rosy cheeks (this is according to Clark, my flatmate).  Through my search engine I have also learned that carrot is also good in prenatal health, eyesight, bones and teeth, liver and nails, skin and hair.  Carrot juice is known for beta carotene which gives the body Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin E and many minerals.

Carrot juice is thought to reduce the risks of many different types of cancer including skin and breast cancer. The cancer-fighting properties of carrot juice are often thought to be excellent due to the high amounts of beta carotene. Beta carotene changes to Vitamin A in the body. Studies have connected Vitamin A with cancer prevention by its anti-oxidant properties that help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals in the body.  

Deficiencies in Vitamin A can cause dryness and damage to the skin, nails and hair. Drinking carrot juice to produce Vitamin A is said to benefit many different parts of the body. Vitamin A also strengthens bones and teeth.

Drinking carrot juice is thought to be extremely beneficial for the liver due to Vitamin A's cleansing effects. Vitamin A reduces bile and fat in the liver. However, for the liver to reap the maximum benefits of Vitamin A, it is said that drinking carrot juice needs be done regularly rather than occasionally. The liver can store Vitamin A.

Drinking carrot juice is also thought to improve eyesight due to Vitamin A creation in the body. Deficiencies in Vitamin A can lead to night blindness which can be very dangerous. For example, if a person with night blindness is driving a car at night, the glare of the headlights from oncoming cars in the opposite direction can affect him or her in a way that makes the eyes not refocus properly. An easy way of detecting a Vitamin A deficiency is to walk from a well-lit room to a dimly-lit or dark room. Your eyes should have little trouble adjusting to the change in light.

Drinking carrot juice, as well as eating carrots, is thought to be especially beneficial for prenatal health. Beta-carotene that forms into Vitamin A is said to be very healthy for both mother and child. Some studies have shown that when babies drink both milk and carrot juice they get the best possible amount of Vitamin A.

The darker the color of the carrot, the more carotene it contains. Many people find the taste of carrot juice enjoyable and surprisingly sweet. Carrot juice does have a high concentration of natural sugar, so those with diabetes, should consult their doctor as to how much they can drink. Drinking carrot juice is also thought to be good for reproductive health due to the Vitamin E content.


  
I love my carrot juice mixed with apple juice and honey.  Clark, mentioned above, owns a juicer that's why we enjoy this healthy and delicious drink, with my mom and sometimes with invited friends, anytime we like in the comfort of our home.  

There's no Grass as Lemon Grass

Lemon grass or the local tanglad (scientific name: Cymbopogon ciatrus) is one of those wondrous herbs that one can always associate with Asian cooking Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese homegrown meal enthusiasts always have this tropical grass at hand for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps.

Citronella is known for its calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also considered as a mild insect repellant. But more than scent, tanglad or lemon grass provides a lot of health benefits. Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper, it's a home therapy for menstrual troubles and nausea. Drank as tea, it is an effective diuretic. When it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. Since dogs hate citronella, it is sprayed to dogs to prevent them from barking or just to lessen the behavior.

The Lemon grass is a good cleanser that helps to detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis. It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner. Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leaves, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid.

The leaves and base of this tender perennial are used as a food flavoring, particularly in fish and poultry dishes, and its essential oils are used medicinally. Its distinctive flavor balances hot chillies and contributes to the elaborate, multi-layered flavors of many dishes in South East Asian cuisine.

As the long, thin, grey-green leaves are tough and fibrous, the outside leaves and the tips are usually chopped very finely or discarded from the dish before it is served. The base is often ground. Citral, an essential oil also found in lemon peel, is the constituent responsible for its taste and aroma.

Lemon grass, also known as Sweet Rush and sometimes called Fever Grass in the Caribbean, can be used as a remedy for ague, fevers, and colds.

Filipino ingenuity has produced a commercial beverage made from lemon grass. A concentrate composed of lemon grass juice and muscovado sugar bottled in attractive design.

A recent study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the department of Science and technology ( DOST ) claims that every 100g of edible tanglad when boiled can contain up to 24.205 micrograms of beta-carotene the anti-oxidant that scientists believe can help prevent cancer. Another DOST study shows that lemon grass oil has the potential as a tropical eye medication against keratomycosis, an inflammation of cornea often associated with burning or blurring of vision.

















About the author: Manolito Montala is a webmaster and one of his interests is collecting local medicinal plants information which can be found in Filipino Herbs Healing Wonders.

 Benefits of Oats

Many have heard of the great things oats can do to our health, but like me I am too busy to mind what's healthy and what's not.  I have received a very loving E-mail from a good friend Bea.  This is simply about the benefits we can get from oats.  I was touched, though it doesn't contain any personal message for me I can still feel the warmth of her friendship.   I know, she never skips her day without eating oats.  I am very much inspired of her quest to be better, in spite of her struggles.  Thanks for sharing this, my friend. 

Oats.  This is a cereal plant that is considered to be soothing food for the nerves. It is one of the best sources of Inositol, which is important for maintaining blood cholesterol level. Oats are amazingly high in calcium, potassium and magnesium, together with lots of B complex – all are vital to a healthy nervous system.


1. Eating oats regularly will lower your blood cholesterol level

2. Buy and eat oats if you're feeling sad. It’s a natural antidepressant - will make you feel calmer and normally used to treat depression, anxiety and nervous disorder

3. Unrefined oatmeal can be eaten on regular basis to reduce stress while cooked oats will relieve fatigue

4. Because of its high fiber content, the other benefit of oats is in protecting us from bowel cancer.


 
The Use:
1. A bowl of oat porridge with a spoonful of honey makes a calming breakfast for a child in the morning before an exam

2. If you suffer from constipation, try eating raw oats before looking for any drugs.

3. Oatmeal bath ( a form of water therapy) will help heal eczema and other skin conditions

4. Make it your choice of cereal if you want to reduce your cholesterol level. Take it daily.