Ang pagkakaroon ng anak ang isa sa pinakamagandang biyaya na matatanggap ng isang magkapareha. Ang anak ay ang bunga ng pagmamahalan ng isang magkapareha na bubuo sa isang kumpletong pamilya. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, may ilang mga magkapareha na tila baga nahihirapang makabuo ng anak. Malungkot man isipin ngunit ito ang katotohanan.

Upang mapataas ang posibilidad ng pagbubuntis, narito ang ilang mabisang tips mula sa mga ekperto.

1. Magpasuri sa doctor - Ang pangunahing hakbang para sa mga pares na hirap makabuo ang anak ay ang pisikal na pagpapatingin sa doktor. Mahalaga ito upang matukoy kung mayroong problema sa kalusugan ng isa man sa magkapareha, problema sa kalusugan na nakakaapekto sa abilidad na pagbububuntis. Bukod pa rito, mabibigyan din ng doktor ang pagkapareha ng ekpertong payo na tiyak na makatutulong sa kanila sa pagbuo ng anak.

2. Makipagtalik sa tamang panahon - Mas mataas ang posibilidad ng pagbuo ng anak kung gagawin ang pakikipagtalik sa panahon kung kailan lumalabas ang itlog (egg cell) ng babae mula sa obaryo. Ang panahon na ito na tinatawag na ovulation period ay nakapaloob sa 28-31 na araw ng menstrual cycle ng mga babae. Ang ovulation period ay kadalasang nagaganap pagkatapos ng 7 araw mula sa huling araw ng pagreregla.

3. Ang mga lalaki ay maglaan ng 2 hanggang 3 araw na pagitan sa bawat pagpapalabas ng semilya - Hindi rin mabuti na araw-arawin ang pagpapalabas ng semilya ng mga lalaki. Ito’y sapagkat kailangan din ng katawan ng lalaki na mapalitan ang semilya na inilabas. Upang makasiguro na sapat ang dami ng semilya na ilalabas, bigyan ng 2 hanggang 3 araw na pagitan ang bawat pagpapalabas.

4. Umiwas sa stress - Ang stress ay tiyak na nakakaapekto sa kalausugan sa pangkalahatan. Kabilang na dito ang kakayanan na makabuo ng anak. Halimbawa, ang libog o libido na nararamdaman ng magkapareha ay maaaring mawala kung masasabayan ng stress.

5. Huwag hayaang mainitan ang ari ng lalaki - Ang mga semilya ay sensitibo sa init, maaaring mamatay ang mga semilya kung maapektohan sila ng pagtaas ng temperatura. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit nasa labas ng katawan ang itlog (testes) ng lalaki at nababalot lamang ng bayag sa halip na nakapasok sa loob ng katawan.

6. Huwag madaliin ang pagtatalik - Bigyan ng oras at huwag madaliin ang pakikipagtalik. Mas marami ang mailalabas na semilya gayundin ang orgasmo ng babae kung ang pagtatalik ay gagawin nang buo at hindi minamadali.

7. Iwasan ang masasamang bisyo—sigarilyo, alak, droga. - Ang mga masasamang bisyo gaya ng paninigarilyo, sobrang pag-inom ng alak, pati na ang paggamit sa mga nakakasamang droga ay may direktang epekto rin sa abilidad ng magkapares na makabuo ng anak. Ang hormones ay maaring maapektohan at mapaliit ang posibilidad ng pagbuo ng anak.

8. Subukan ang ibang posisyon - Ang posisyon sa pakikipagtalik ay may epekto rin sa kakayanan na makabuo ng anak. Maaaring hindi umabot sa loob ng matres ng babae ang semilya at tumulo palabas kung mali ang posisyon na ginagawa.

9. Panatilihin ang malusog na pangangatawan ng magkapareha - Ang pagkain ng balanse at masusustansyang pagkain, gayundin ang regular na pag-eehersisyo, ay hindi nawawala sa mga tips ng doktor. Ito’y sapagkat talaga namang nakakaapekto sa pang-araw-araw na gawain ang pagkakaroon ng malusog na pangangatawan, kabilang na ang abilidad na makabuo ng anak.

10. Iwasan ang basta-bastang paggamit ng mga pampadulas - May ilang magkapareha na gumagamit ng mga pampadulas sa kanilang pakikipagtalik. Ang paglangoy ng semilya papasok sa matres ng babae ay maaaring maapektohan kung basta bastang gagamit ng mga ito. Kung nais gumamit ng pampadulas, tiyakin na rekomendado ito ng doktor.

Source: Kalusugan.PH

Banana is one of tropical fruits liked by many people in the world. The fruit contains many health benefits, along with high energy content which is often added in athlete’s diet. But not many people know that the banana leaves also have many health benefits. Banana leaves (dried one and fresh one) can be used as herbal too. They have many benefits for our health and beauty, and can cure ailments such as sore throat, cough, common cold, and fever. It is also used as traditional spa ingredients in Bali, which is very good for the skin. n South-east Asia, banana leaves are often used as garnish to enhance the appearance of foods and as food wrapping. So far, most people only know banana leaves as food wrapper or as a material for handicrafts.

The dried banana leaves has important compounds for our health, such as polyphenols (act as antioxidants), lignin, hemicellulose, protein, and allantoin. Banana leaves also have astringent effect. That is why banana leaves can cure ailments. To get the benefits of dried banana leaves, we can use it just like other herbal medicines, for example use it as infusion like making tea, or boil it to make decoction.

The Health Benefits:

1. Boosts Immune System - Dried banana leaves contains allantoin, a substance known to boost immune system, accelerates healing process and acts as an astringent. This is why banana leaves can cure sore throat and fever, which are mainly caused by poor immune. Even if we do not have such ailments, we also can drink banana leaves decoction or tea atleast once a day to boost our immune system, so we cannot contract the ailments easily.

2. High in Antioxidants - Banana leaves are high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidants. Antioxidants is needed to fight many disorders caused by free radicals in our body. It fights free radicals, thus preventing micro-inflammations caused by free radicals. Those micro-inflammation can cause many degenerative diseases, such as atherosclerosis, alzheimer, dementia, even cancers. High anti-oxidants is also known to prevent early aging signs such as wrinkled and dull skin. To get this benefits, we can drink banana leaves tea 1-3 times a day.

3. Heals Wounds and Skin Irritation - Fresh banana leaves are used traditionally to cure wounds and irritation. Just crush some banana leaves by a mortar, then put it on the affected area. We can bind it with bandage to prevent it falling away. Change the leaves and bandage 2-3 times a day.

4.Cures Sore Throat - Sore throat is a symptom of many respiratory-related illnesses, and mostly caused by virus, so antibiotics may not help at all. Sore throat is really annoying, making us feel painful when swallowing foods or beverages. Drinking banana leaves decoction atleast once a day can reduce the sore throat gradually.

5. Treatment of Dysentery - Allantoin and polyphenols in dried banana leaves can reduce intestinal bleeding in dysentery. We can drink the decoction atleast once a day to stop the bleeding. The astringent effect also reduce the stomach pain due to hyperperistaltic activity of intestines. The good news, banana leaves do not interfere with prescribed drugs, so in severe dysentery we can take drugs and banana leaves tea/decoction together.

6. Reduces Fever - Antioxidants and astringent contained in banana leaves are good substances to reduce inflammations, which often take form in fever. The astringent effect will also sooth the unease feeling of fever. To reduce fever, we can drink the decoction 3 times a day.

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7. Maintains Healthy Skin - One of the health benefits of banana leaves is to promote healthy skin. Banana leaves mask has been used in traditional spa for generations to maintain healthy skin. The fresh leaves are crushed with mortar or blender, then applied to the face or all over the body. The allantoin and antioxidants helps preventing early aging signs on the skin (such as wrinkles and dark spots), cures skin irritation, reduce acne and pimples, and keep the skin moist and soft.

8. Maintains Healthy Hair - Banana leaves extract can cure dandruffs, maintain healthy scalp, and keep the natural color of the hair, thanks to its high allantoin and astringent effect. If we often have itchy and sore scalp, this banana leaves hair mask is proven to be very effective. We can take some fresh banana leaves, then crush it with blender. Apply it as hair mask on the scalp and hair, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water. Using this hair mask regularly will also make our hair looks shiny and more beautiful.

9. Reduce Cellulites and Body Weight - Traditional spa also uses banana leaves as traditional weightloss program. There are 2 ways in using the banana leaves: first, the mashed fresh leaves are used as body mask to reduce the cellulites and keep the skin healthy. The second, the whole banana leaves are steamed and then wrapped on the desired area (usually belly, upper thighs and upper arms) for 1-2 hours. After the treatment finishes, a cup of tea made of banana leaves and ginger is taken. This treatment was popular in Sultan’s Palace in Yogyakarta and the Kings’ Palaces in Bali, to maintain the beauty of the queens, princesses and concubines. But now we can find this traditional treatment in many spa in Bali. However, the treatment will be more effective if we do low-calories diet and sports too.

Other Traditional uses of Banana Leaves

10. Handicrafts - Many handicrafters use dried banana leaves for their products. Usually, dried banana leaves are woven and made into bags, belts, and bracelets. Dried banana leaves are seen as waste in tropical countries, but those handicrafters can transform them into beautiful artistic goods, which are highly priced. Some designers now are looking for these goods to make up their fashion ideas, as a program of reducing waste.

11. Livestocks’ Foods - Livestocks such as goats, sheep, cows, chickens, even rabbits like to eat banana leaves. They like the taste, especially the young leaves. Banana leaves also contain good nutrition for them and act as their natural medicine. If we have livestocks or pets at home, we can feed them fresh banana leaves. It is cheap, and sometimes people just throw away the leaves after taking the fruits. The dried leaves can be stored and used like hay. Now, many animal food factories use powdered banana leaves as an ingredient of their products.

12. Food Wrappers - Traditional South-east Asian foods, such as Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian foods often use banana leaves to wrap the cakes, chicken and fish. The banana leaves give particular pleasant aroma that can increase our appetite. Foods wrapped in green banana leaves also looks beautiful.
Rice or other foods wrapped in banana leaves for take-away will last longer too. The mechanism is still unknown, but banana leaves probably has some anti-microbial effects which can kill germs that cause foods to rot. For example, the Sundanese nasi timbel (rice wrapped in banana leaves) can last for 24 hours without rotting, and is often prepared for picnics and travels.

The banana leaves are also used for wrapping fruits in big baskets when transporting the fruits to the local markets. This makes the fruits last longer and keeps their colors and firmness.
And the most important of South-east Asian cultures, banana leaves are often used as garnish for foods offerings in temples. We can see this kind of garnish in Thailand and Bali, also in many other places in big ceremonies such as wedding.

13.Headaches reliever - Young leaves used for cool dressing of inflamed and blistered surfaces and as cool application for headaches.

14. Hygienic - The Banana Leaf is a wrapper for food hygiene. To wrap food, better use banana leaves as compared to using a plastic wrap made with polymers that can cause cancer, especially when used to wrap the food that’s hot.

15.Prevent Nightmare - leaves put under the pillow at bedtime to prevent nightmares

16.Prevent Hallucination - leaves put under the pillow at bedtime to prevent Hallucination.

17. . Enhancing Body Endurance - Banana leaves can enhance the immune system of a human body that are weak. In addition to enhancing endurance, a banana leaf can also ward off free radicals inducing cancer that are increasingly dangerous for human health. Perhaps this is a strange thing, but the substance that is stored in a banana leaf namely allantoin can be converted into an anti-oxidant producing agent.

18.Pre Hepatic Jaundice - infusion of leaves used for bathing in pre-hepatic jaundice.

19. Anti-Ulcer Activity - Study of dried powder of banana pulp showed anti-ulcerogenic activity, esp in the unripe, mature green plantain banana.

20. Wrapping or Cooking - Leaves used for wrapping food for cooking. Leaves used for polishing floors, lining pots for cooking rice.

21. As Neutralizing poisoning agent against venoms - Banana leaf benefits can also be used as a poison neutralizing agent against liquid that was injected into one’s body such as venom. If you are attacked by insect bites such as ants or mosquitoes then you can use banana leaves to neutralize the toxins and it will have no side effects whatsoever. You just need to grind banana leaves until it turns into a powder, then applied to the affected area of insect bites accordingly.

- BK Rubytha Huntarigo Batiller of HERBAL PLANTS BENEFITS A LOT WHICH IS GOOD FOR OUR HUMAN BODY

Bees swallow, digest and regurgitate nectar to make honey; this nectar contains almost 600 compounds. We need our bees, so let’s do everything we can to save them and keep them here on this earth.

Honey is so good we have included it in our list of powerfoods that should be in your kitchen right now. “My son, eat thou honey, for it is good” — King Solomon – Proverbs: 24:13

The Health Benefits:

1. Prevent cancer and heart disease - Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

2. Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders - Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit,

3. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-fungal - “All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.

4. Increase athletic performance - Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. This has now been verified with modern studies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.

5. Reduce cough and throat irritation - Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep.

6. Balance the 5 elements: Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea. Honey is referred as “Yogavahi” since it has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissues of the body. When honey is used with other herbal preparations, it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.

7. Blood sugar regulation - Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is NOT the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar. (Watch this video Sweetener Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.)

8. Heal wounds and burns - External application of honey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazene. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s anti-bacterial nature combine to create this effect.

9. Probiotic - Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the “mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”

10. Beautiful skin - Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, can also be moisturizing and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already.

- BK Rubytha Huntarigo Batiller of HERBAL PLANTS BENEFITS A LOT WHICH IS GOOD FOR OUR HUMAN BODY

Dragon fruit – the new super fruit, is also known as Pitaya. It is said to possess remarkable health-giving properties.

It is native to South America and grows from a cactus plant. Because of the growing nature of its popularity it is being widely harvested in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and even Bangladesh.

The dragon fruit has a delicate smell. The taste and texture is often said to be a blend of kiwi fruit and pear. Sometimes it is also likened to a melon. Its flesh is filled with edible black seeds. The skin is scaly and experts suggest that it is not fit for eating.

The dragon fruit has three varieties: Red skin and white flesh,Yellow skin and white flesh and Red skin and pink flesh

The benefits of dragon fruit may be listed as follows:

1. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals. Dragon fruit is said to be rich in Vitamin C, Vitamins B1, B2 and B3. The yellow Pitaya is said to be a good source of calcium which strengthens teeth and bones naturally, while the red skinned ones have significant amounts of phosphorous which is also essentially needed by the body to function properly. Sufficient amounts of phosphorous in the body, in particular, help increase energy levels. Iron is also one of the main components of this fruit, which is good for the blood.

2. Rich in Fiber and Protein. The flesh of the dragon fruit is rich in fiber which benefits those suffering from constipation. Plus, its high protein content makes it a good choice for those striving to lose weight as it boosts the metabolism.

3. Good for Diabetes. Dragon fruit is said to have the ability to lower blood glucose levels, thereby making it a healthy fruit for people with diabetes. In Taiwan especially, people with diabetes are urged by doctors to consume dragon fruit.

4. Contains Healthy Fats. The tiny black seeds of the dragon fruit are a rich source of Omega-3 fats and mono-unsaturated fats, both of which are healthy fats that do not increase the cholesterol levels in the body. On an average, there are over a 1000 seeds in a dragon fruit.

5. Loaded with Antioxidants. Dragon fruit, being a real food is extremely rich in antioxidants. It has a large variety of antioxidant substances which help the body fight free radicals that may damage the cells and DNA, thus acting as deterrents to many diseases, including cancer.

6. Boosts Immune System. As this super fruit is rich in Vitamin C, it helps a great deal in boosting the immune system and protecting the body from harmful infections. Vitamin C is also said to rid the body of harmful toxins and metals. It also enables quick healing of wounds, cuts and bruises. Eating this fruit on a regular basis is said to be beneficial in fighting against asthma and cough.

7. Protects the Heart. Dragon fruits are rich in flavonoids that have been linked to having a favorable effect in protecting the heart from cardio related diseases. Furthermore, the healthy fat content prevents cholesterol build-up. Low levels of cholesterol always help maintain a good condition of the heart.

8. Helps in Digestion. Having rich fiber content, eating a dragon fruit will help in digestion as fiber rich foods are known to aid in digestion and relieve constipation. In addition, it can help clear the colon of toxic elements and thus, reduce the risk of colon cancer. Some studies also suggest dragon fruit to have pro-biotic components. Moreover, it is believed that eating this fruit helps increase the appetite, making it a healthy choice for those suffering from a loss of appetite due to an illness or some other reason.

9. Good for the Skin. With nearly 90% water content, the dragon fruit is rich in moisture, and moisture is good for the skin. The dragon fruit hence, provides for ample moisture in the diet which, in turn, helps maintain a healthy and glowing skin.

Consumption of dragon fruit has no known side effects. However if having it for the first time, eat it early in the day so that if there any adverse reactions, they can be easily taken care of. Including this fruit in the daily diet shall help gain maximum benefit from this super fruit, along with ensuring an overall state of good health.

-SpeedyRemedies.com and Agro.Ventures (Youtube)

The season for Singkamas or turnips is during summer, which is but a perfect timing for its thirst quenching quality during the summer heat. Turnips are a root crop vegetable that provides low calories. It is therefore the perfect substitute meal for people who want to attain a physically fit body without sacrificing the need for energy for performing strenuous activities. Thus, turnips have become a famous dietary alternative especially for today’s health conscious and body conscious generation.

Much like other fruits and vegetables, turnips is also known for its dietary fiber. Thus, it can sufficiently satisfy hunger without being heavy on the belly. In lieu of which, this vegetable helps in reducing the risk of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

Turnips also provide a cooling effect because it contains water. Considering that over 70% of human bodies is made up of water, eating turnips also serves as an alternative or supplement to people undergoing water therapy. The water we get from turnip helps to replace the soiled water in our bodies for cleansing which help organs like pancreas, kidney, stomach and skin to function well.

Aside from low calorie, dietary fiber and water, turnips are also an excellent source of anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It is rich in vitamin C, which is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps for the creation of collagen. Vitamin C helps the body forage damaging free radicals for the deterrence of germs, viruses, and bacteria and destructive oxidation reactions that can cause sickness, inflammation, or even cancer. Thus turnips help in boosting our body’s natural immune system. Other vitamins provided by turnips included vitamin A, and vitamin B-complex namely folates, riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid and thiamin.

Turnips also help prevents and or facilitate healing of a broad range of health issues because of its high nutrient content. Among the minerals and nutrients in turnips included calcium, phosphorous, folic acid magnesium, niacin, Iron, potassium, and sodium which are essential for the over all well being of our body.

Because of the health benefits of turnips, people around the world have invented different ways to cook turnips. In the Philippines, they are famous as an ingredient of Lumpiang Sariwa. Cooking turnips is not advisable however because heat can destroy some of its natural nutrients and minerals. Thus, the best way to eat turnips and enjoy their health benefits is through the good old fashion way of cutting the fresh vegetable into bitable pieces and enjoying its natural taste with a pinch of salt or as it is.

The Health benefits:

1. Good for Diabetes, Once you have diabetes you’re stuck with it. But there’s no need to lose hope. It’s really not as bad or hard as it sounds.

2. High in vitamins C, A and B complex, along with calcium, phosphorus, folic acid magnesium, niacin, Iron, potassium, and sodium.

3. Has a thirst-quenching capacity.

4. Provides low calories.

5. A dietary fiber that satisfies hunger without feeling heavy.

6. Helps reduce the risk of obesity, hypertension.

7. Has water, thus provides a cooling effect.

8. Good alternative or supplement to people undergoing water therapy.

9. Helps replace the soiled water in our bodies for cleansing which help organs like pancreas, kidney, stomach and skin to function well.

10. Excellent source of anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamin.s

11. Helps in boosting our body’s natural immune system.

12. Lowers the homocysteine levels. Homocysteine, a type of amino acid, is listed as an independent factor for heart disease. In addition, homocysteine, present in extremely high quantities in meat products, is also linked to renal disease. Jicama exhibits strong anti-homocysteine property – that is, it reduces the levels of this amino acid – and in turn, reduces the risk of cardiovascular and renal disease.The potency of anti-homocysteine capability of jicama can be easily gauged by the results of recent studies that conclude that people who regularly eat this vegetable have approximately 11% lower homocysteine levels than people who do not eat it at all.

13.Reduces the risk of capillary damage. Jicama supports or strengthens the structure of capillaries, reducing the risk of having broken capillaries or capillary damage.

14. Lowers cholesterol levels. High cholesterol levels, often a result of poor eating habits, is a factor for many serious health conditions such as heart attack and hypertension. It has been proven time and again that people who eat more fiber have a lower risk of high cholesterol blood levels. Fiber-rich diet is also useful for people who have high cholesterol because fiber has a strong detrimental effect on cholesterol levels. Jicama is an extremely rich source of soluble fiber, which according to the Mayo Clinic, aids in reduction of cholesterol levels and stabilization of blood sugar levels. A 100-gram serving of jicama allows you to meet 13% of your daily recommended value of soluble fiber.

15. Aids weight loss. To lose weight or for managing your weight, you must reduce your daily calorie intake. As jicama is a low-calorie food – a 100-gram of raw jicama serving contains only 35 calories – it is an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight.

There are so many benefits we can get from eating Singkamas or Turnip. Hence, if you want to attain physically fit body without doing exhausting activities, this is the perfect substitute meal for you.
-HERBAL PLANTS BENEFITS A LOT WHICH IS GOOD FOR OUR HUMAN BODY and Food Bae (Youtube)