You gotta love that Coconut

You gotta love that Coconut oil from the Coconut fruit. Before delving into this topic, much controversy has been had regarding the true value of this oil, to read further explanation about fats and oils, click HERE. Coconut oil despite it's bad reputation in western nations is beginning to rise out of the ashes. For a full explanation about Coconut oil, you can click this.

Are FATS good for you?

There is always this notion nowadays that fats are harmful to health. But I bet that you know someone that has been slim without that muffin top or beer-belly that is either sick or has suffered an early demise.  Fats has always been the blamed medical culprit but surprisingly Filipinos continue to eat fatty filled foods coupled with a very salty diet.

Pregnancy opinions

Recently, my sister-in law just go pregnant with their first baby.  This is an exciting thing in any family, at the same time can be an alternate period of anxiety and relief.  There are many factors to consider like the diet, the appetite, the pre-natal check ups, getting ready financially for the delivery and among other things, taking those OB-prescribed vitamins.

Running- a great exercise

There is a lot of hype about Running lately and for good reason- it is a great exercise to keep fit, to stay mentally alert and to have fun.  We get to see running events almost scheduled monthly coupled with the support from shoe manufacturing companies, consumer and pharmaceutical companies as well.

TOP 10 Causes of Death among Filipinos

These are the killer diseases that continue to stalk our people and continue to plague us as a people.  Many of these diseases are attributable to the loose implementation of the law against Smoking which is the root of the myriad of disease of the heart, lung and one of the leading causes of Cancer in the Philippines.

Help yourself relax better

There is such a thing a mineral combination that can help in relieving anxieties, work stresses and can contribute to good rest and sleep. Instead of heading out to buy some anti-depressants or strong sleep pills or simply tolerate it, mother nature has provided ways for us to cope with living in this planet of tweets, blogs and facebook.

What is your ideal Vitamin C requirement?

Basics: you know vitamins are important.  There are the fat-soluble vitamins- Vitamins A,D, E and K while there are your water-soluble vitamins Vtamins B and C.  Fat soluble vitamins are those that are absorbed by your fat before they are released into the blood stream while the water soluble vitamins are eliminated by urine and depleted continuously.