L-Dopa

L-Dopa is an amino acid that converts into dopamine. Dopamine is an essential component of our body and it’s required for proper functioning of the brain. Research discovered the body converts the amino acid tyrosine into L-dopa; L-dopa is then converted into dopamine. Without the neurotransmitter dopamine to serve a damping effect on neural transmissions, muscles become tense and tremble.

Have you heard about L-Dopa? Somebody at work mentioned this to me, so being the internet junkie that I am, I consulted my bestfriend Google and here's what I found out.

L-Dopa Benefits

* Improves sleep (promotes deep sleep)
* Reduces body fat & decreased cellulite
* Decreases wrinkles
* Improves skin texture & appearance
* Increases bone density and reversal of osteoporosis
* Increases lean muscle mass
* Improves mood and sense of well-being
* Enhances libido & sexual performance
* Increases energy levels
* Improves cholesterol profile & regeneration of organs (heart, kidney, liver, lungs)
* Dramatically strengthens the immune system

Hmmm...Interesting, isn't it? :)

Live healthy!

Last year, I vowed not to take any weight loss products ever again. I tried it once and yes, I lost weight. But it had many negative side effects on me. I couldn't sleep, big zits suddenly popped out on my face, my heart pounded 3x more than it normally would and I was always in a grouchy mood.

Exercise, discipline, and healthy lifestyle have always been the key to losing weight. Nothing more, nothing less. But why is it so hard to do? One time I prayed, "God, please change the way I live. Urge me to exercise more, and eat less. Instill in me the value of discipline and give me strength to do all these...consistently."

Have you ever thought of asking God for guidance when there are things you can't do alone? Yes, determination or goal is one thing, but to actually humble yourself and admit to God that you need His grace to succeed in everything you do is a totally different thing.

On the go!

Don't you know that this finger pulse oximeter allows you to check your pulse rate, oxygen level and shows an actual display of your heart rhythm? Amazing, isn’t it? When I saw this teeny-weeny piece of gadget in the movie, I didn’t know what it’s for, so I made a last-ditch effort to research about it online. And I'm impressed!

I think everyone should have this, especially those who have active lifestyle. I am surprised that this kind of health device is very affordable.

Clean water

There’s nothing more important than clean water, especially now that our country is facing back-to-back typhoons and floods. Many people get sick. Many lives are at stake. One of the best ways to ensure that our family is drinking safe and clean water is by using a water filtration system.

We purchase one for our home a few months ago for only four thousand pesos. Then we boil the water for a few minutes to make sure that it’s even safer for my three-year-old son to drink it. It's better to be extra safe than sorry...

Anyway, to have an idea of what I'm talking about, check out MWF filter.

Colon cleansing capsules

Don’t you know that unhealthy digestive system can actually cause bad breath, body odor, constipation, weak immune system, lack of energy, cramps and even backaches? So if you’re suffering from any of these health problems, colon cleanse is what you need.

Taking colon cleansing capsules everyday will help you detoxify your colon and free yourself from toxins and impacted waste. I have read the testimonials of the people who use this product and they claim it resolved all the health problems they had since they were young. Famous celebrities and models use it too.

You know what? I’m actually thinking of trying it too coz I know I don’t have a healthy digestive system. Otherwise, my doctors wouldn’t have seen a tumor in my instestine while I was giving birth via Caesarean operation three years ago.

Censored! Hahaha!

Have you heard about vaginal dryness? (My gawd! Ano bang topic ito? Hahaha. Naloka naman ako!)

I guess many of us know that it's common among aging women. Doctors say that menopause is the most common cause of this. But don't you know that there are many possible reasons why even young women encounter this kind of problem at some point?

Some possible reasons are as follows:

• chemotherapy
• prescription drugs
• breastfeeding
• ovarian dysfunction
• strenuous exercise
• fatigue or stress

Hmmm...I learned something new today! Hahaha!

Never again!!!

I will never ever buy any weight loss products again!

I tried it for two weeks during the holidays and I lost four kilos. But in return, pimples started popping out of my face! Anyway, I’ve been working out since last week and I’m quite happy with the results I’m getting. We bought a treadmill at Parksquare, which we only got for 20k because it was on sale. I swear, I love it!

Fat burner + Colon cleanser = Slimquick Cleanse

Slimquick Cleanse is the latest product from Slimquick.

It claims to eliminate toxins from your body and help you give a jump start to weight loss since it contains a proprietary blend of Green Tea, Glucomannan, Ginseng, Chaste Tree Berry, Antioxidants and Probiotics.

SlimQuick Cleanse may help:

* Decrease toxins
* Support metabolism
* Support functions of digestive tract
* Support energy
* Cleanse colon

I think this is exactly what I need. :-) But I need to read more reviews regarding this product first.

Another weight loss supplement

Have you heard about Fentraphen before? I heard it’s a new all natural weight loss supplement and the only one that has a combination of Phenylethylamine (PEA) & Synephrine hcl at a 37.5mg dosage.

According to my bestfriend Google, these two ingredients are extremely effective appetite suppressors. So anyone taking it won’t have a frequently upset stomach and other common diet pill discomforts. Hmmm...sounds good to me.

I lost 2 pounds! Hahaha!

I bought some diet pills last month. The brand is probably one of the most popular local brands here in the Philippines. But I knew that it won’t really have any effect on me since I rarely exercise. I bought it anyway (just for the heck of it). I was instructed to take it 3 times a day every after meal. And so I did – without exerting a little effort to exercise at all. Why? Because I don’t really have the time and the energy to do so!

Anyway, I weighed myself when I woke up this morning and to my surprise, I lost 2 pounds! Hahaha. Weird.

Colon Cancer

According to health authorities, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country today.

Common symptoms are change in bowel habits, appearance of the stools and frequency, bowel obstruction and a tumor in the abdomen. Really scary, isn’t it?

What can we do to prevent it?

Maybe we should all start detoxifying our bodies by taking a colon cleanser supplement everyday to ensure that we are free from all the harmful toxins and wastes that cause cancer.

Clean and healthy living is the key.

Healthy lifestyle

Why do I find it so hard to have a healthy lifestyle? You know, eat healthy food and exercise regularly. Sometimes it makes me wonder where other people get such determination and discipline.

I keep telling myself that if other people can do it, why can’t I? But the truth is, I don’t know where and how to start. Maybe I should totally give up meat and all my bad eating habits. But how?

First and foremost, maybe I should learn what healthy cooking is. So I can start eating healthy.

Over and over again...

I have read numerous diet pill reviews.
But I am still skeptical.

Maybe because at the back of my mind I have always believed in the effective and positive result of working-out. For me, that’s the best way to stay fit and healthy. But I must admit, working-out really does take time. The naked truth is — it entails a whole lot of patience and discipline.

So are you up for the challenge? Don't ask me. :-)

Sad news!

The news about former president Corazon Aquino suffering from a colon cancer really saddened me. Her daughter Kris Aquino appeared on national TV on March 24 to confirm the bad news and wistfully asked the public to pray for her 75-year-old mother as she battles the illness. Kris refused to disclose the stage of the cancer but with just one look in her eyes, you'll know that the former president is undeniably in bad shape.

According to health authorities, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country today.

In line with this, maybe we should all start detoxifying our bodies by taking a colon cleanser supplement everyday to ensure that we are free from all the harmful toxins and wastes that cause cancer.

Prevention is still better than cure.

Travel without worries

If you’re the type who travels a lot, having a travel health insurance is a great idea to make sure that you will have a guaranteed worry-free, out of the country vacation all the time. We all know for a fact that our HMO does not usually cover us abroad. So if you get sick while traveling, you sure will spend a lot of money. And you don’t want that, do you?

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy symptoms varies depending on its severity. The three types are:

1. spastic cerebral palsy — causes stiffness and movement difficulties.
2. athetoid cerebral palsy — leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements.
3. ataxic cerebral palsy — causes a disturbed sense of balance and depth perception.

As opposed to what most of us know, Cerebral Palsy is not a disease but a kind of disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. Unfortunately, there is no cure for it. Although treatment and therapy can be of great help.

Weight loss pills

Have you ever tried taking a diet pill all your life? If so, were you happy with the result? Or what you got was just nothing but mere discomfort because you had to go to the bathroom all the time? I actually hear people taking a diet pill complain about it all the time -- which is kinda scary.

There are tons of diet pills available in the market today. There's Alli, Xenical, what-have-yous. But the truth is, you won't really know which one is going to work best for you unless you try the product yourself. Reading testimonials about any product can really help you a lot. But still, just because a product works for other people does not necessarily mean it will also work for you, right?

So there. It's up for you to take a chance.

I'm going on a diet!

I swear I will try my very best to lose weight just for our trip to Boracay this summer. I know I couldn't be as thin as before but losing a few pounds would be just as awesome, right?

Two days ago, my husband and I went to Parksquare to look for a machine that will help our tummies and abs become small and firm. Just so you know, when I gave birth to Greggy two years ago I didn't have a hard time losing weight. As a matter of fact, I became thin in just two or three months. The only problem that I had was my big, saggy tummy! Hahaha. I used to play badminton, do jumping ropes and sit-ups. But I stopped and suddenly become apathetic with my figure.

And now I'm paying the price. It's never too late to have my old discipline back though.