Ang halaman ng gumamela ay karaniwang nakikita sa maraming lugar sa Pilipinas. Killa ang bulaklak nito na may matingkad na kulay. Maaari itong tumubo kahit saang lugar at tinatanim din bilang halamang ornamental. Ang dahon ay paboritong laruin ng mga bata at ginagamit pa sa paggawa ng bula.

ANO ANG MGA SUSTANSYA AT KEMIKAL NA MAAARING MAKUHA SA GUMAMELA?
Ang iba’t ibang bahagi ng halamang gumamela ay maaaring makuhanan ng maraming uri ng kemikal at sustansya na maaaring may benepisyo sa kalusugan:
Ang bulaklak ay may taglay na polyphenols, flavonoids at anthocyanins. Mayron din itong hisbiscetin.
Nakakuha din ng flavonoids, cyanidin, quercetin, hentriacontane, calcium oxalate, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, at ascorbic acid sa halamang ito.

ANONG BAHAGI NG HALAMAN ANG GINAGAMIT BILANG GAMOT, AT PAANO GINAGAMIT ANG MGA ITO?
Maaaring gamitin bilang gamot ang ilang bahagi ng halaman tulad ng:
Bulaklak. Ginagamit ang bulaklak sa panggagamot sa pamamagitan ng pagdikdik at pagkuha sa katas nito. Maaari din itong pakuluanat inumin na parang tsaa.
Dahon. Ang dahon ay kadalasang dinidikdik at pinangtatapal sa ilang kondisyon sa katawan, o kaya ay nilalaga upang magamit bilang gamot.
Balat ng kahoy. Ang balat ng kahoy ay kadalasang nilalaga kasama ng ilan pang bahagi ng halaman.
Ugat. Ang ugat ay maaaring ilaga at ipainom para magamot ang ilang kondisyon sa katawan.

ANO ANG MGA SAKIT NA MAAARING MAGAMOT NG GUMAMELA?
1. Pigsa. Ang batang bulaklak ay dinidikdik hanggang sa ito ay maging malapot at ipinangpapahid sa balat na may pigsa.
2. Beke. Maaaring gamitin sa panggagamot bilang pampahid ang dinikdik na bulaklak na gumamela
3. Mga bukol sa katawan. Ang dindikdik na dahon at bulaklak ng gumamela ay mabisang gamot para sa mga bukol o tumor na tumutubo sa balat.
4. Sore eyes. Ang pinaglagaan ng ugat ng gumamela ay mabisang gamot para sa iritasyon ng mata o sore eyes
5. Pananakit ng ulo. Maaaring gamitin ang dinikdik na dahon ng gumamela bilang pantapal sa sentido ng ulo upang mawala ang pananakit ng ulo.
6. Hirap sa pag-ihi. Ang pinaglagaan ng bulaklak at ugat ng gumamela ay mabisang gamot para sa hirap sa pag-ihi
7. Ubo. Mabisa para sa ubo ang pinaglagaan ng ugat ng gumamela. Iniinom lamang ito.
8. Hirap sa pagdumi. Makatutulong sa pagdudumi ang pag-inom sa pinaglagaan ng dahon ng gumamela.
9. Lagnat. Nakakapagpababa ng lagnat ang pag-inom sa pinaglagaan ng dahon ng gumamela. Mabisa din ang pinaglagaan ng ugat ng gumamela bilang gamot.

Disclaimer: Ang mga halamang gamot ay maaaring makatulong sa iba’t ibang mga karamdaman. Subalit marami dito ay wala pang sapat na pag-aaral at wala pang kasiguraduhan. Hindi makapagbibigay ang Kalusugan.PH ng katiyakan na ang mga ito ay epektibo sapagkat ang epekto ng mga halamang gamot ay maaaring gumana sa ilan, ngunit sa iba ay maaaring hindi naman gumana. Gaya ng ibang gamot, mahalagang isangguni ang pag-inom ng mga halamang gamot sa inyong doktor.

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother never. A mother is something absolutely new." -Rajneesh

Monday, November 6, 2017. Nang ipanganak ni Pauleen ang kanilang unang anak ni Bossing Vic - caesarian section. Kapansin-pansin ang maagang paglabas ni Baby Tali, dahil inaasahan pa lamang ang paglabas nito sa katapusan ng buwan - Novemeber o sa unang linggo sa susunod na buwan - December. Gayon pa man ay maayos na ipinanganak ni Mommy Pauleen ang bata, sa katunayan napakalusog ng bata dahil ang timbang ng sanggol noong isinalang ay 6.9 pounds. Ano man ang mangyari at sa mga lumabas na balita, si Bossing Vic bilang sanay na sa pag-aalaga ng bata ay siyang bahala sa maayos pagpapalaki nito at sa pagpapalit ng lampin.

Matatandaan nung Lunes, sa segment ng Juan for All, All for Juan ng Eat Bulaga ay inanunsyo ni Bossing ang maayos na delivery ni Mommy Pauleen sa isang ospital. Pagkalabas nga nito nung Monday ay sumugod na ang ilang mga Dabarkads para makita ang little princess ng dalawa, at pagkatapos ay ipinost sa Instagram ang ilang kuha sa parte ng katawan ni Baby Tali ngunit hindi ang mukha.

Ngayong Huwebes ay buong puso at ngiting ipinakita ni Bossing sa buong Dabarkads sa buong mundo ang itsura ng kanilang panganay ni Pauleen. ANG CUTE-CUTE! SARAP PISIL PISILIN NG PISNGI.

Para kina Daddy Bossing Vic Sotto at Mommy Pauleen Luna Sotto, palakihan ninyo si Baby Thalita Maria Luna-Sotto ng may takot sa Diyos at malusog at masayahing bata, marami pa sanang sumunod dahil mas marami, mas maganda! More babies to come on your journey.

GMA Network Released its 2017 Christmas Station ID

Noong nakaraan araw ay napanood na natin ang kamangha-manghang obra ng GMA Network sakanilang Christmas Station ID ngayong taon na may temang "BUONG PUSONG MAGMAHALAN NGAYONG PASKO". Nagsama-sama ang mga artista ng GMA at personalidad sa likod ng News and Public Affairs upang maghatid ng kasiyahan at bigyan pahiwatig na BUONG PUSONG MAGMAHALAN NGAYONG PASKO. Sila ay bumisita sa iba't ibang lokasyon upang humanap ng mga taong bibigyan nila ng munting kasiyahan nariyan na pumunta sila sa probinsiya para kay Kuya na isang Tour Guide, sa kalsada para sa mga trabahador ng MMDA, sa Wet Market, sa mga guro ng isang paaralan, sa mga commuters hanggang sa mga senior citizen ilan lamang iyan sa mga lokasyon na kanilang pinuntahan. Ang buong video ay hinahayaang madama ng bawat kapusong Pilipino ang tunay na kapangyarihan ng pagmamahal. Nakita rin dito ang mga bagong kapuso na sina Atom at Jason, ngunit napansin din ng karamihan ang hindi pagpapakita sa video nila Regine Velasquez at Willie Revillame.

Marami man ang nagkunot kilay sa bagong Christmas Station ID ng kapuso, mas marami naman ang natuwa at natouch dahil hindi lamang ito nakapokus sa mga artista bagkus ipinapakita dito ang iba't ibang mukha ng buhay sa kasalukuyan.

Sabi nga ng GMA Network sa kanilang Youtube channel, "Hangad nating makapagpadama ng buong pusong pagmamahal sa ating mga Kapuso. Kaya ngayong Kapaskuhan, nagsama-sama ang ating Kapuso artists at news and public affairs personalities upang makapaghatid ng ngiti sa ating mga kababayan. Sama-sama nating panoorin ang GMA Christmas Station ID! At #BuongPusongMaGMAhalan ngayong Pasko!"

Narito naman ang ilang komento mula sa Youtube:

Kapuso Archives - The music video lived up to the song's message. Magbigayan sa kapwa. Let's share love mga Kapuso, not hate. Ignore them, bashers will surely come but let's prove them that we do follow what the network we support preach.

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)