By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer
THE “BER” months have arrived and this means cooler temperatures and longer nights. During this time, your body begins to adjust to the changes. With every season, there’s a host of health challenges.
Allergies
Allergies come in many forms and symptoms and the causes are many such as MSG, food-coloring preservatives, eggs, chicken, seafood, peanuts, alcohol, chocolate, environmental chemicals, pollution, dust, mold and spores, pets and animal hairs. Not only people get allergies. Even animals do, would you believe? Your pet could be allergic to something if it keeps sneezing.
If you have an allergy, it is best to see your doctor. Ask about a blood test that will provide you with an accurate reading of your sensitivity to certain substances. The ImmunoCAP machine from Sweden can detect allergies and auto-immune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis within the day. It is available at Makati Medical Center, Asian Center, Medical Center and UP PGH. (For more info, call Trianon at 815-3239.)
A surefire preventive measure is to maintain a clean environment. Studies have shown that the greatest cause of allergies is unclean surroundings. Do you know that every day, your body is bombarded by fungus and microbes? Your best defense is to keep your immune system in good condition. Remove all the irritants inside your home.
One of the best ways to rid your residence of pests is the latest, state-of-the-art air and room cleaning system called Hyla NST, a portable heavy-duty cleaning machine. It is a 4-in-1 equipment – air purifier, vacuum cleaner, floor polisher and more importantly a bed, carpet, curtain and upholstery cleaner. It literally sucks out the dirt and dust mites. (Dust mites are one of the main causes of asthma, rhinitis and respiratory ailments.)
Air is drawn into the cleaner with a rotating separator that turns an amazing 25,000 rpm/second or 416 times a second. It successfully removes dust particles from the air and binds them to water inside the machine. The end result is pure cleanliness.
Annie Santos, a 54-year-old housewife, had been suffering from severe asthma for 10 years. Each time she’d have an attack, she would have to be rushed to the emergency room. Upon discovering the Hyla cleaning system, her bed has been cleansed of dust mites and she has since banned her pet dog from sleeping in her bedroom. Her trips to the emergency room have stopped. (Call Rotarian Gerry Gamez of Gammonco Trading Co. for a free demo, 092-28903367.)
According to Dr. Earth Mindell’s “Vitamin Bible for the 21st century,” a nutritional defense versus allergies includes vitamin B complex, 50 mg, twice a day; pantothenic acid, 500 mg, twice a day, Vitamin C, 1000 mg, once daily.
According to Japanese and Chinese traditions, reishi, shiitake, maitake, agaricus and cordyceps are also effective. This is surprisingly found in a 5-in-1 supplement called Multi Five. (Call World of Wellness, 332-3864/723-3878.)
Anti-allergy regimen
1. Wake up in the morning with happy thoughts and a smile on your face.
2. Drink one cup of lukewarm water with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp honey.
3. Drink 2 full glasses lukewarm water. Drink water every 1 1/2 hours until bedtime.
4. Increase hydration through juicing (fresh is best).
5. Eat healthy.
Affirm today: “I am healthy and happy.”
Love and light!
—FLOR LACANILAO,
retired professor of marine science,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC
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Vitamin C regulates blood pressure
By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DRINKING one to two cups of black tea daily helps relieve headaches, treat digestive disorders, fight infections and prevent cavities. However, recent findings reveal that green tea has higher protective value than black tea. The polyphenols in tea, substances which contain antioxidant properties, can stop and slow down cancer.
Tea-making
Clean teapot/teacup.
Fill pot with fresh, clean cold water. Don’t use reheated water, it affects the flavor of tea. Bring water to boil.
Use one tea bag or one teaspoon of tea for every cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea.
Brewing time—about three to five minutes. If it’s too strong, add water to dilute.
When making iced tea, add 50% more tea. For eight glasses, use 12 tsp of tea or 12 tea bags. That’s because the ice will dilute the flavor.
Boil water. Remove from stove. Add tea bags. Let them stand for five minutes. Keep tea outside fridge as the color turns cloudy. Pour over ice. Stir and serve. For frothy tea, place ingredients in blender with small amounts of honey. Serve with sprig of mint.
Vitamin C
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia found that 67 men and women with high levels of vitamin C in their blood had an average blood pressure reading of 104/65. Even those with only 1/5 of vitamin C level showed a reading of 111/73. The higher the vitamin C dosage, the lower the blood pressure. Take vitamin C in its natural form such as guava, kiwi, orange, papaya, strawberry, broccoli, grapefruit, green/red pepper, cantaloupe, sweet potato, lettuce, spinach and cabbage.
Bad breath
Halitosis or bad breath can be cured. Eliminate abdominal problems by addressing the causes of hyperacidity: spicy food, stress, not eating regular meals, parasites, fungus infection, antibiotics, alcohol and coffee.
Take probiotics or yogurt with active culture of good bacteria to correct the imbalance in your stomach. For more potent relief, try kefir. (Call World of Wellness at 7233878).
Drink plenty of water.
Brush your tongue.
Breathe through your nose.
Eat something sweet or chew on parsley, a natural deodorizer. Sugar and complex carbohydrates keep bad breath away.
Affirm: “The sweetness of life is in my breath.”
Love and light!
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DRINKING one to two cups of black tea daily helps relieve headaches, treat digestive disorders, fight infections and prevent cavities. However, recent findings reveal that green tea has higher protective value than black tea. The polyphenols in tea, substances which contain antioxidant properties, can stop and slow down cancer.
Tea-making
Clean teapot/teacup.
Fill pot with fresh, clean cold water. Don’t use reheated water, it affects the flavor of tea. Bring water to boil.
Use one tea bag or one teaspoon of tea for every cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea.
Brewing time—about three to five minutes. If it’s too strong, add water to dilute.
When making iced tea, add 50% more tea. For eight glasses, use 12 tsp of tea or 12 tea bags. That’s because the ice will dilute the flavor.
Boil water. Remove from stove. Add tea bags. Let them stand for five minutes. Keep tea outside fridge as the color turns cloudy. Pour over ice. Stir and serve. For frothy tea, place ingredients in blender with small amounts of honey. Serve with sprig of mint.
Vitamin C
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia found that 67 men and women with high levels of vitamin C in their blood had an average blood pressure reading of 104/65. Even those with only 1/5 of vitamin C level showed a reading of 111/73. The higher the vitamin C dosage, the lower the blood pressure. Take vitamin C in its natural form such as guava, kiwi, orange, papaya, strawberry, broccoli, grapefruit, green/red pepper, cantaloupe, sweet potato, lettuce, spinach and cabbage.
Bad breath
Halitosis or bad breath can be cured. Eliminate abdominal problems by addressing the causes of hyperacidity: spicy food, stress, not eating regular meals, parasites, fungus infection, antibiotics, alcohol and coffee.
Take probiotics or yogurt with active culture of good bacteria to correct the imbalance in your stomach. For more potent relief, try kefir. (Call World of Wellness at 7233878).
Drink plenty of water.
Brush your tongue.
Breathe through your nose.
Eat something sweet or chew on parsley, a natural deodorizer. Sugar and complex carbohydrates keep bad breath away.
Affirm: “The sweetness of life is in my breath.”
Love and light!
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