Is Your Vitamin C Safe?

After the storm that recently brought heavy damage to properties and challenged the health of Cagayan De Oro residents, our kababayan’s  immune system is just starting to recuperate and get back to normal. One sure way to speed up its recovery is to take optimum levels of Vitamin C.

But did you know, that when taking Vitamin C, we have to be careful of several factors such as the type and quality of Vitamin C because not all vitamin C are the same!

The most common type of Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. This type of vitamin C has been by far, the cheapest form of Vitamin C, but did you know that when taken at higher quantities, ascorbic acid is not exempted from harmful side effects. Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Cramps, Headache, Hyperacidity, Hot flushes and Heartburn are just some of the symptoms of taking too much ascorbic acid.

In the recent decade, Sodium Ascorbate has given the public the safest and most effective type of vitamin C. Bewell-C (Sodium Ascorbate) is a non-acidic Vitamin C supplement that is rapidly gaining popularity among the public as a high quality and effective brand. Bewell-C is the next generation vitamin C that provides all the benefits of vitamin C without the risk of hyperacidity.

Doctors recommend that we take 2 capsules per day of Bewell-C. Some people require a higher dose per day if they are experiencing the following:  

Flu:

People suffering from Flu virus are recommended to take 6 capsules of Bewell-C per day and 4 capsules while recovering from flu. Whereas, those who are suffering from colds and cough are recommended to take at least 6 capsules until they have recovered.

Research study also pointed out that most healthy adults get a cold two or three times a year and taking large doses of Vitamin C daily shortens the duration of colds.

Smokers and Alcohol Drinkers

Alcohol, Nicotine and other substance in cigarette causes cell damage and drains vitamins and nutrition from your body.

Smokers and those who often drink alcohol experience lower immune system and are susceptible to various diseases thus, they are required to take at least 4 capsules of Bewell-C to help maintain their health.  

Post-Surgery

People who underwent surgery are recommended to take high doses of Vitamin C as much as 6 capsules Bewell-C daily to hasten wound healing. Vitamin C is essential in the formation of new connective tissue in healing wound. 

For those who need both Vitamin C and Calcium, Bewell-C plus calcium is also available in the market. Just like Bewell-C, this product also uses non-acidic vitamin C paired with organic calcium fortified with Vitamin D for stronger bones and teeth.

Bewell-C and Bewell-C Plus Calcium is available in all leading drugstores nationwide and on Lazada.com.ph Online Shopping: http://www.lazada.com.ph/bewell-nutraceuticals-corporation/. For more updates, follow their FB: https://www.facebook.com/bewellcsodiumascorbate

How Much Water Is It Healthy To Drink Each Day?

It's possible that you have come across recommendations that you should drink eight glasses of water in each twenty-four hour period, each containing eight ounces of liquid. This is actually not quite true. What is true is that you do need to ensure that your body remains properly hydrated at all times. Doing so helps you to feel and look good as well as helping to maintain your health.

We are going to take a look at how much water you should be drinking each day to remain healthy. We are also going to examine which is the healthiest water for you to drink. It may surprise you that it’s not the water you buy in a bottle.

What is the right amount of water to drink each day?

There is no quick answer to the question of how much water you need to drink. The amount of fluid each person needs to take in to keep their body functioning healthily varies between individuals. You also need to remember that all fluid counts when it comes to maintaining the balance in your body; with the exception of alcohol.

The water which is present in the food that you eat, and drinks such as fruit juice, all helps to keep your body hydrated. You will get used to the amount of water that your body needs you to drink. One thing that it’s worth remembering is that if you feel thirsty this is often a sign that your body is already starting to dehydrate.

Which water is the best for you to drink?

You may think that you already have water coming straight from the tap in your home, so you should be able to just drink that. The problem with water from the tap is that it is not always your healthiest drinking option.

The water that is provided to you at home has often been treated by the water company to try and remove any bugs present. Chemicals like chlorine are often added. Water also comes into contact with additives and chemicals, as well as grime, during its journey along the pipes to your property.  You want the water that you drink to taste and look good, as well as being healthy. As you can see, this is not always the case with water that comes straight from the tap.

So, is bottled water the answer then? Many people regularly buy bottled water to drink, but this is not actually your best option. There is nothing to suggest that bottled water is any healthier than the water you can get for free from the tap. You can also help to damage the environment if you constantly use plastic bottles.

If you want to drink water that is clean and safe then you should consider the filtered water you can get from an indoor fountain. It’s easy to obtain filtered water for your home or your place of work. This type of water is free from additives, chemicals and grime.

You can be sure to have as much great tasting water on hand as you need to ensure your body remains healthily hydrated. 

Your Gateway to Better Health

Even if you are a fitness fanatic~ you always love to keep yourself in shape, you go work out everyday but you are not careful of what you are taking in then it's useless! Don't you know that there are more than 6K chemicals that are used to processed foods? We know that we live in a world of highly processed foods, lacking the fiber necessary to maintain a healthy colon and that the foods that we consume on a daily basis is processed, causing all manner of health problems.

Actually we are just killing ourselves with these chemicals, preservatives and colorants that have a particularly bad effect on our digestive tract that’s all the more reason why we take the process of colon cleanse seriously. It's one way of detoxifying your body plus losing your weight and controlling your appetite at the same time that will surely lead you to a better health!

Saddest Moment

So true that God allows some things for some reasons. Yeah, last month was a month of grieving for us aside from the fact the my sister-in-law's shocking death, I had my miscarriage too. I don't know what really happened that after I had my spotting I went to see for my ObGyne but so shocked to know and hear the truth that the 2 months embryo inside was not there already. My doctor told me that if ever we were able to save the baby, there's a possibility that he/she will have some abnormalities. Well, everything happened for a reason and I'm still thankful to God for allowing such things.

Anyway, here are some of my pix taken while I was confined last August 4-5, 2010 @ Madonna and Child Hospital.

From ER to Operating Room......

@ the recovery room after my 30 minute D&C Operation...

Ouch! It is so painful to know that after the operation, the baby's not there at your side...:(
Anyway, life has to move on.

Acne Around your Mouth

I have read this important tip from a magazine...

THE CAUSE: A reaction to one or more allergy-causing compounds. The usual culprits are dyes used for coloring, and suds-producing surfactants in your toothpaste.

HOW TO FIX IT: Stay away from colored toothpastes and gels, as well as toothpastes with other additives like "sparkles" or "crystals," and stick to plain white paste formulas instead.

The Silent Disease

Just yesterday morning one of our obese office mate complained that she was not feeling well and she was having a severe headache for almost a week already. Almost all of us got panicked about her condition that is why she was brought to the hospital for admission. We were not mistaken that what she was feeling was one of the signs of hypertension!

In the vast majority of cases, there are no clear symptoms of high blood pressure. This is why high blood pressure is called a "silent" disease -- and why some people wrongly believe it doesn't require treatment.

If symptoms of high blood pressure do occur, they may include:

• Headaches, chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and numbness and tingling, fatigue; you may have severe hypertension.
• Excessive perspiration, muscle cramps, weakness, palpitations, and frequent urination; you may have secondary hypertension, possibly caused by a tumor or an adrenal gland disorder.

Call Your Doctor About High Blood Pressure If:

• Your diastolic pressure -- the second, or bottom, number in a blood pressure reading -- suddenly shoots above 130. You may have malignant hypertension, a life-threatening condition.
• You are experiencing severe headaches, nausea, blurred vision, and confusion or memory loss; you may have malignant hypertension, which can result in stroke or heart attack if left untreated.

This is a life threatening disease, so don't just ignore this! Thanks God that nothing did really happened to her except that until now her blood pressure is fluctuating. We hope and pray that Ate Inday will be okay the soonest.

Worry Free Hemorrhoids Experience

It was summer night when my aunt woke up early in the morning feeling anxious about something that really bothers her most. She never even expected that it will happen since this has been really a problem that she kept on ignoring and hoping that it will just disappear. But the thought of not facing it brought her into a worst scenario where she really had to tell her husband to ask for support and to help her with this somewhat embarrassing and painful experience with her hemorrhoids. She doesn’t really have any idea about the hemorrhoids treatments and complications that could possibly happen to her. Now that she couldn’t suppress her anxiety with this, she is now determine to do whatever it takes to be treated and to be well as soon as possible. Although it’s not that that life threatening but for her it’s really an issue since it really affects her job, family and of course her health. She told her husband everything, good thing that my uncle was really there to comfort and supports her all the way. She really felt at ease after she called up her Doctor and scheduled her for a check-up. Looking back to the times that she ignored her hemorrhoids, she had this regret that until now it reminds her of the pain that she felt before.

She tried to surf the internet after she had her check-up just to know more about this type of disease such as the causes of hemorrhoids, treatments, symptoms and all. In one way or another doing some research and interventions could really help her solve her problem. Aside from soft diet she also had to eat high fiber diet and to prepare for a warm wet towel and press it against her hemorrhoids for about 3 to 5 minutes. Another thing is, she can also take over-the-counter laxatives and have less physical exertion.

By the way, Hemorrhoids are described as masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels and the surrounding, supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is located particularly four centimeters through which stool passes as it goes from the rectum to the outside world while the anus is the opening of the anal canal to the outside world.

Most of the people including me think hemorrhoids are abnormal, it is not! They are present in everyone. It is only when the hemorrhoidal cushions enlarge that hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered abnormal or a disease.

As I have mentioned, the treatment of this disease is so simple. It is believed generally that constipation and straining to have bowel movements promote hemorrhoids and that hard stools can traumatize existing hemorrhoids. It is recommended, therefore, that individuals with hemorrhoids soften their stools by increasing the fiber in their diets. But as to my Aunts case, it is already bothering her that much that is why she decided to undergo operations. Thanks God that it turned out to be a successful one and she is now enjoying her worry free and a comfy self than before.

New Day, New Smoke!

I have a cousin who is a chain smoker ever since. His mom and brother want him to stop for some health reasons. He said he cannot abruptly get away from it, maybe, gradually he can do it! Good thing that e cigarette is there to offer smokers as an alternative to traditional smoking. New Smoke is a premium electronic cigarette brand using advanced micro-electronic technology to give smokers a real smoking experience without the hazardous effects to your health. Their cigarettes consist of a battery, a mouthpiece and a vaporizer with a microchip. The cigarettes use real nicotine, but don’t contain any tobacco, tar, carcinogens, carbon monoxide or other toxins. Sounds unbelievable, but it is true!