Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Herbal Medicine: Bawang, Bauang / Garlic (Allium sativum)


Bawang or Garlic (scientific name: Allium sativum) is one of the most widely used herbal medicine in the Philippines. The Philippine bawang variety is more pungent than the imported ones. It's medicinal properties has been known for a long time and has been specially proven during World War II. Because of Bawang's antibacterial compound known as Allicin, lives were saved by preventing wounds from having infection and later develop into gangrene when the juice of Bawang or garlic was applied to the wounds.
Bawang/garlic is known as nature's antibiotic. It's juices inhibits the growth of fungi and viruses thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections. Preliminary test also shows some positive results in the treatment of AIDS.
Several clinical test and published studies have shown the efficacy of bawang in lowering cholesterol in the blood and is beneficial to the circulatory system of the body. Today as more research is done with bawang, more medicinal and therapeutic properties become more evident.
After thorough research and test, the Philippine Department of Health has endorsed bawang as one of the ten Philippine herbs with therapeutic value and recommends it's use as an alternative herbal medicine.

Benefits of Bawang:

• Good for the heart• Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)• Aids in lowering blood pressure• Remedy for arteriosclerosis• May help prevent certain types of cancer• Boosts immune system to fight infection• With antioxidant properties• Cough and cold remedy• Relives sore throat, toothache• Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis• With anticoagulant properties


Preparation of Bawang:

• For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover the afflicted area with a gauze and bandage. • For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. Swallow the juice.• Aside from being an herbal medicine for hypertension, arteriosclerosis and other ailments, garlic is also recommended for maintaining good health - eat raw garlic bulb, and include bawang regularly in the food you eat. It's healthy and taste good in a variety of dishes.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Eid'ul Adha "The Festival of Sacrifice"


























What is Eid al-Adha?

At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2011, Eid al-Adha will begin on or around November 6th, and will last for three days.




What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?

During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows:

"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)

One of Abraham's main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah's will. When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his "sacrifice" had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superceded all others, that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.


Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?

During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.

Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.

The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.

It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)

The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.


What else do Muslims do to celebrate the holiday?

On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. At some point, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

..from d' Blog of OgieDiaz

Pimple Making List...

"Put---ina naman, o! Kahit kailan, hindi kita kailangan, baket sulpot ka nang sulpot?! Nakakasira ka ng araw. Nakakasira ka ng diskarte. Mako-conscious na naman ako niyan, dahil nandiyan ka na naman, bwiset ka!"
Kung may buhay lang ang "taghiyawat" at nakakapagsalita rin, siguro, sinagot ka na niyan ng, "Gago ka? Pinagpuyatan mo 'ko, tapos, ieetsa-puwera mo lang ako? Okay ka lang?!"
Sino ba'ng gusto ng pimples?
Sa mga sanay nang tubuan nito, normal na lang ang dayalog na, "Ah, okay. Andiyan ka na naman. Favorite mo talaga ang mukha ko! Mawawala ka rin!" na pag nawawala nga, kaagad-agad, may kapalit na naman ito hanggang hindi mo namamalayan, wala ka na palang pimples. Na puwedeng mapaglagyan pa sa mukha mo.
Siguro, kung may mga paa lang ang pimples, palalagyan mo rin ng pinto ang mukha mo para hindi makapasok at pamahayan ng peste.
Kahit kelan ay hindi mo puwedeng sabihing weather-weather lang ang pagtubo ng pimples sa mukha mo. Kung minsan nga, hindi ka naman nagpupuyat, kumbakit paggising mo, andiyan na naman siya.
Na ang katwiran naman ng iba, "Tumutubo 'yan kasi isip ka nang isip, balisa ka, nagwo-worry ka, hindi ka mapakali!"
May mga nagkaka-pimples namang girls pag "meron." 'Yung isang kaibigan ko ngang girl, nabubuwisit, kasi nga, mga anim na pimples ang tutubo sa mukha niya pag "meron" siya.
Sey niya, "Juice ko, sana, kung saan na lang ako dinugo, du'n na lang tumubo ang pimples. Hindi pa kita."
Ako, nu'ng bagets pa ako--walang exaj, ha?--juice ko po, araw-araw, ang lulusog ng mga pimples na tumutubo sa mukha ko. Mapipintog at mabibilog. Na otomatik na 'yan, ipiprik ko talaga siya to death na magiging sugat, tapos, hahayaang mag-heal hanggang sa maging scar na.
Tapos, same procedure pag bumalik uli ang hayup na pimples.
Charo Santos-Conscious talaga kasi ako sa pimples, eh. Lalo na nu'ng araw na kung ano-ano na lang ang kapaniwalaan kong kayang sumugpo sa pimples ko.
Siyempre, kung ano-ano iisipin mo, lalo na't Poorita Mirasol lang kami nu'ng araw (wow, mayaman ka na, Ogie, gano'n?).
Nandiyang para akong gago na mamimitas ng dahon ng bayabas, ilalaga ko siya at 'yung pinakuluang sabaw no'n ang siyang ihihilamos ko.
Everytime ginagawa ko 'yon sa umaga, 'tang*na, feeling ko, parang "tit*ng bagong tule 'yung mukha ko na nilalanggas ko sa sabaw ng dahon ng bayabas.
Na pucha, baka mawala nga ang pimples ko, nangamatis naman ang mukha ko nito. Hahaha!
Pero honest? Kung me nangyari? Hehehe. Meron. Hindi naman nagbubuntis ang pimples, di ba? Pero nanganak siyang lalo, kalokah. So tanggal na sa listahan ko ang dahon ng bayabas.
Ang ginawa ko, dasal na lang ke St. Therese. Kilala n'yo ba si St. Therese? No, 'yung iniisip n'yo, Santo 'yon. Si St. Therese na kilala ko, 'yan 'yung ginagawa ko na lang sa pimples ko nu'ng araw, dahil walang pampagamot--Therese nang Therese.
Kaya nu'ng pumasok na 'ko sa showbiz, sabi ko sa sarili ko, kailangan, bongga na ang fez ko. Although mukha pa rin akong adik sa kapayatan nu'ng mga early 90s, keri lang.
Basta kahit chaka (read: pangit) ang face ko, ang importante, humupa lang ang tsunami ng pimples sa mukha ko.
Kung sino-sinong mga OPM (Oh, Promise Me!) na dermatologists na ang nakipagpambuno sa pimples ko, kung ano-anong gamot ang binili ko mismo sa clinic nila, 'yung iba, nagreseta pa at sa botika ko pa binili, wa pa rin talab.
Minsan nga, naisip ko, sa dami ng resetang nasa akin, ano kaya kung 'yung reseta na lang ang ipahid ko sa mukha ko, magkahimala kaya? Ganyan ako kadesperado noon.
Hanggang sa ma-meet ko si Dra. Vicki Belo na noon ay madalas mag-guest sa morning show kung saan kasama akong naglo-Locomotion. Alam ni Doc Belo, tinatakpan lang ng concealer ang mga bakas ng pimples sa mukha ko at minemeyk-apan.
Kaya nakakatuwa, isang araw, sabi niya sa akin, "You go to my clinic and I will do everything to get rid of that pimple scars!"
"Nako, baka mahal, Doc, hindi ko kaya."
"No, don't pay! Ako'ng bahala!"
Face ko ang kawawa, gano'n?
'Yun eh sa loob-loob ko lang, dahil sobrang gusto ko nang sumuko talaga. Iniisip ko na nga lang, good luck sa 'yo, Doc Belo. Hindi na 'ko masa-shock kung susuko ka rin.
So, the rest is history na. Alam kong hindi pa rin ako maganda, pero ang importante, humupa na ang salot sa mukha ko mula nang mapasakamay ako ng Belo Medical Group.
Ang nakakatuwa pa, ilang beses na 'kong nawalan ng tv show, pero si Doc Belo, walang pakialam kung wala akong show. "It's okay, Ogs. You've been loyal to us naman." Kaya lagi, pag me pagkakataon, pinasasalamatan ko si Dra. Belo at ang kanyang clinic pag may tv show ako. Kasi, alam ko, doon lang ako puwedeng bumawi.
Teka, baka isipin mo, kaya ko sinulat ang blog na ito para lang i-promote si Dra. Belo, ha? Hindi. Noon pa, lagi ko na siyang pinasasalamatan pag may pagkakataon, kasi siya at ang clinic niya ang himalang dumating sa buhay ko, lalo na at napatunayan ko kung paano makipagkaibigan si Doc. Kaya sobrang love ko 'yan.
Pero uulitin ko, ha? Hindi ko ineendorso si Dra. Belo sa iyo. Ikinukuwento ko lang ang history ng pimples ko.
Pero na-realize ko, alam mo. Eto, ha? Hindi naman ako doktor. Isa lang akong nilalang na punumpuno ng karanasan, este, ng pimples nu'ng araw. Bibigyan kita ng tips kung paano maiiwasang magka-pimples.
Alam kong depende pa rin sa type ng skin mo, sa habit o sa routine mo, sa mga kung anik-anik na inilalagay mo sa mukha mo o sa sabong gamit mo kaya ka nagkaka-pimples.
Pero base sa aking "pimple journey," eh ang dami kong na-realize.
Una, pag makinis na ang mukha mo o hindi ka tinutubuan ng pimples, kung ano 'yung routine mo sa mukha mo o sa life mo, 'yun ang i-maintain mo.
'Wag ka nang maging vain. 'Wag mo nang balaking magkutis-artista na gusto mong ma-achieve ang rosy cheeks. Baka mag-react lang ang skin mo sa ipapahid mong astringent o ointment o sa pinaiinom sa 'yong tabletas o capsules.
In short, 'wag kang umarte porke me panggastos ka. Lalo kang gagastos pag hindi mo na-achieve ang pangarap mong rosy cheeks.
Pangalawa, pag tinubuan ng isang pimple ang alinmang parte ng mukha mo, deadmahin mo. Wag mong papansinin. May isip ang pimples. Nang-iinis ang mga gagong 'yan.
Pag 'yung kaisa-isa ay tiniris mo, natural, magre-react 'yan. "Ah, gano'n, tiniris mo 'ko? Puwes, humanda ka, isusumbong kita sa mga kasamahan ko para lalo kang pamugaran ng aming angkan! Bwahahaha!"
Pero pag dinedma mo, mararamdaman ng pimple na 'yan na, "Ba't hindi mo 'ko tiniris? Pa'no ko manganganak nang marami, ayaw mong pisain? Ayaw mo 'kong pansinin?"
Alam n'yo naman ang mga pimples, para siyang multi-level marketing o 'yung tinatawag na "networking." Pag hindi gumana ang "upline," hindi siya makakakuha ng mga "downline."
Pangatlo, pag hindi ka makatiis at kating-kati ka nang tirisin ang unang pimple na tumubo sa mukha mo, hugasan mong maigi ang mga kamay mo bago mo ito tirisin. Tapos, kuha ka ng yelo ('wag 'yung nakadikit sa wall ng freezer, ha?). Idikit mo 'to sa apektadong area of responsibility for how many minutes.
Pang-apat, pag may tumubong pimple sa tungki o tuktok ng ilong mo, nako, please, 'wag na 'wag mong pakikialaman.
Juice ko, pimpolin ka na sa ibang bahagi, 'wag lang sa ilong, dahil sentro ang ilong, kahit anong kinis ng mukha mo, pag meron kang isang bonggang pimple sa tungki ng ilong o pimple scar (ang masaklap nito kung umaalsa ang scar o nagiging keloid), mapapansin pa rin 'yan ng mga fans mo (kung meron, ha?).
Ipagdasal mong sana, next time, sa loob na lang ng ilong tumubo kahit ang sakit.
Panglima, pag sa noo tinubuan ka, baka natutusok ng mga dulo ng bangs mo, kaya i-brush up mo o awatin mo ng headband o ng hairclips.
Pang-anim, 'wag kang conscious na harap ka nang harap sa salamin para silipin kung may pimple kang nag-"guest of honor."
Pag inisip mong baka tinubuan ka na kaya ka tumitingin sa salamin, baka sorpresahin ka ng pimples sa ibang araw, sige ka.
Pangpito, kung nandiyan na 'yan at nataymingan naman na mag-aaplay ka ng trabaho. Baka puwedeng ipasa mo muna ang resume mo na produkto na ng photoshop ang retrato mo. Du'n man lang sa litrato mo, kuminis ang mukha mo.
Pangwalo, kung bago mo nabasa ito eh huli na at marami ka nang pimples, i-sey mo na lang sa mga makakapansin, busy ka kamo at puyat palagi, kaya "bepimpled" ka. Para hindi na masyadong masakit sa damdamin.
Pero come to think of it, panlabas na anyo lang 'yan. Mas importante pa rin ang ugali mo sa iyong kapwa at sa sarili.
Hindi kailanman tinitighiyawat ang pagkatao ng isang tao. Kung hahayaan mong madungisan ang iyong pagkatao, saka mo ituring na taghiyawat 'yon.
Papaapekto ka ba sa pimples kung marami namang nagmamahal sa 'yo resulta ng pagiging isang mabuting tao mo?
Tandaan mo...
Balewala ang pimple kung marami namang natutuwa sa 'yong pipol.

Health tips

Certain precautions can often prevent pneumococcal bacteria from colonising your respiratory tracts:

= Cover your mouth and face when coughing.
= Wash your hands frequently.
= Get regular flu shots to protect yourself from influenza.
= Teach your children these healthy habits at an early age.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

------edit and change! :)

It's time to edit and change, edit and change, edit and change :) Life is a never ending cycle of editing and changing :)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

D' Brother..






Halloween Jokes!


Q. Why did the skeleton cross the road? A. To go to the body shop.

Q. What kind of makeup do ghosts wear? A. Mas-scare-a.

Q. What tops off a ghost's ice cream sundae? A. Whipped scream.

Q. Where do most werewolves live? A. In howllywood, California

Q. What do you call a little monsters parents A. mummy and deady

Q. What do ghosts eat for breakfast? A. Boo-Berries.

Q. What instrument do skeleton play? A: Trom-BONE.

Q. How does a girl vampire flirt? A. She bats her eyes.

Q. Why doesn't anybody like Dracula? A. He has a bat temper.

Q. 1ST PERSON: KNOCK,KNOCK
2ND PERSON: WHO'S THERE
1ST PERSON: PHILLIP
2ND PERSON: PHILLIP WHO ?
1ST PERSON: ÊFILL UP MY BAG WITH CANDY !!!
2ND PERSON: HA,HA,HA (LOL)