December 2012

December 30, 2012

Easy Tips to Stick on New Year's Resolution

by Allan D

2012 is about to end and we are about to say our hello to 2013. During the change of year, most of us think of a New Year’s resolutions like losing weight, avoid having credits, quit smoking, and many more. At this point of the year, whatever our goal is, we tend to be highly motivated. Sadly after the first quarter, it seems to forget the promises we made to ourselves. Here are some tips to make our new year’s resolutions run not only for a few weeks but for the whole year.

Kitchen Adventures: Saucy Crab

by Allan D

Saucy Crab

Sounds “sosyal” and difficult to prepare, right? Try to find out.

I am got this recipe in one of cooking segments in TV. Good timing because I just bought some alimasag few hours earlier. However, the recipe featured fried alimango. Why not try with steamed alimasag?

Free Blogger Event: Resolutions to a Better You

by Allan D

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

(this is not the actual contest yet)

by Allan D

Thinking of what to cook and prepare for the New Year? Try this one – Rellenong Bangus.

You will need:

1 medium-sized bangus (milk fish), deboned, meat removed and set aside

1 medium-sized carrots cut into tiny cubes

1 can green peas, drained

2 medium-sized potato, cut into tiny cubes

1 pack raisins

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

Oyster sauce

Cooking oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Asperger's Syndrome

by Allan D

With the recent shooting incident in Connecticut which kills 20 innocent angels, the shooter, Adam Lanza, was found to have Asperger’s syndrome which some linked it to the said incident. I haven’t heard of this disorder before so I researched on the net and here's what I got.

Holiday Heart Syndrome

by Allan D

Source

In time with the holidays! So before going to party celebrations this Christmas Eve, try to think of this one.

Captured Moments: Happy Feet

by Allan D

One day we are in the park having a mini picnic, my sister asked me to take a photo of her newly pedicured feet. I hope she will not frak out upon seeing this photo here in my blog.

Kitchen Adventures: Mama Sita's Sinigang sa Sampaloc Soup Base

by Allan D

"Sour and blissfully fruity that is true to the taste
of unripen tamarind sinigang. Celebrating
the popular dish through a meticulous selection
of the freshest ingredients combined in the
tried and true Mama Sita's way."

Seafoods Sunday

by Allan D

Last Sunday, I went to market and bought stuffs needed for the week's menu. Since I was alone in the market, I got a chance to buy what I want. Right, Mommy?

As I searched for fish in the wet section, I got cravings for seafoods so I got some pieces of shrimps and alimasag (crab) instead of Maya-maya (snapper fish). These will be our lunch for the day.

Kitchen Adventures: Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampaloc

by Allan D

I am back with my kitchen adventures. Now I would like to share one of the easiest meal we can have especially for those who are always on the go – Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampaloc.

Simple Kitchen Tips for the Holidays

by Allan D

Christmas is really around the corner. Have you already decided what to cook for the Noche Buena and Media Noche? Or still thinking on what to cook? Here are some simple tips that will help you enjoy the holiday and prevent you on cramming in the kitchen.

Herbal Plants: Serpentina (King of Bitters)

by Allan D

I am a supporter of herbal medicine. I planted oregano, lemon grass, balbas-pusa (Cat’s whiskers), ashitaba, serpentina.

Healing Galing are selling serpentina tablet made from plant or known as King of Bitters. Why King of Bitters? Because of its extreme bitterness that a tiny leaf’s infusion (tiny leaf added with hot water) is 10 times or more bitter than the extract of a large ampalaya. Adding a teaspoon of honey can reduce the bitterness.

Serpentina or King of Bitters Plant
(Andrographis paniculata)

What are the benefits that you can get from this plant?
From what I know, this is good for diabetic in regulating or lowering blood sugar. Furthermore it is also known for its antibiotic property. This is the reason why we took this herbal plant when we are having cough and colds.

Aside from lowering blood sugar and antibiotic properties, there are other benefits that we can get from this bitter plant:

Analagesic – pain killer

Anti-inflammatory – reduces swelling

Antibacterial – has a remarkable effect in reducing diarrhea and other bacterial infections

Antimalarial – helps prevent parasite infection and multiplication in the blood stream

Antihepatotoxic and Hepatoprotective – eliminates liver toxins and protects liver and gall bladder

Antipyretic – reduces fever

Antithrombotic – blood clot prevention. Helps prevent heart attack.

Antiviral – inhibits viral activity including HIV (further studies are being made)

Antioxidant – fights free radicals

Canceolytic – cancer fighter or better to say cancer killer

Cardiopotective – protects heart muscles

Choleretic – increases the flow of bile

Depurative – cleans the system especially the blood stream

Expectorant – releases mucus in the respiratory system

Hypoglycemic – lowers blood sugar and protect against diabetes

Immune enhancer – increases immune system

Vermicidal – kills intestinal worms

It can be used againts coughs, headaches, edema, earache, pain conditions, inflammation and muscular pain, arthritis, rheumatism, fibro myalgia, multiple sclerosis, depression, diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, candida, lupus, diabetes, piles, fevers, fatigue, hepatitis, herpes, leprosy, loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes and other lymphatic conditions, jaundice, dyspepsia, dermatitis, eczema, burns, pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, chicken pox, mumps; sluggish liver, spleen, kidneys and adrenal glands; sleeplessness, vaginitis, and constipation.

On the other hand, cautions must be taken with this plant because there are records but rare cases of skin itching. Furthermore, it is not recommended for breastfeeding and pregnant women due to its abortive effect.

There are various ways to prepare and use this plant. It can be taken dried leaves or infusion. Most literatures suggest that you need to take 5 to 6 grams of dried leaves per day. Dried leaves can be placed in gelatin capsule (the one I made and give to Matt’s Tita to help reduce or better eliminate her breast lumps. I used 250mg per capsule) or infusion of 1:2 fluid extract taken 3-12 ml per day. The latter is quite good if you can stand the bitterness.

Serpentina has many uses that could benefit our health. The said plant has very low toxicity and no overdosage cases have been reported. Perhaps it is because unlike any other herbs, you won’t wish to have more than the recommended dosage due to its extreme bitterness.

Mylot: Will I Beat the Deadline?

by Allan D

Yikes! It is already mid-December and I am still half-way to the monthly minimum cashout in Mylot. I made my first cashout on this forum/discussion-earning site last June followed by August and November. Hopefully, I can reach the minimum value before the end of the month so I can have my fourth cashout next month.

NBS 2013 Calendar

by Allan D

Last Tuesday, we went to National Bookstore to buy the gift for Mommy's monita in our department's Christmas Party. We were handed with their 2013 Calendar. I just don't know if we were given because we reached their minimum amount purchased or it was given to every customer.

We Don't Need Parasites!

by Allan D

One of the things I really get worried as first time parent is about deworming my son. I heard from Mama that she was also afraid the time I was dewormed and send me to my grandparents. She was afraid, I presume, on the worms coming out which is also one of my fears.

Giveaway: $20 Firmoo Voucher Update

by Allan D

I was given a chance to host a giveaway sponsored by Firmoo, a global online optical store. For more details about the sponsor, you may visit their site and you will find wide variety for your optical needs.

Healing galing Products: EC-27 Guava Plus Soap

by Allan D

This natural soap made from pure extract of guava leaves which help soften and whitens the skin. From the name itself, it can help cure 27 different skin ailments like:

Hair Loss	Dandruff
Pimples/Acne	Psoriasis
Skin Asthma	Body Odor/Sweating
Feminine/Masculine Wash	Vaginal Itching
Bed Sore	Seborrhea
Chronic Dermatitis	Contact Dermatitis
Skin Rashes/Allergies	Skin Infections
Scaly/Rough Skin	Warts/Skin Tags
Jock Itch	Insect Bite
Wounds	Boils (pigsa)
Blisters	Papules
Pityriasis Versicolor (an-an)	Prickly Heat
Ringworm	Scabbies
Althlete’s Foot.

This soap has been a perfect solution from head to toe.

I already tried this one already. I am a heavy sweater person but upon using this product, I observed that my sweating was really reduced. I did not use any deo for my underarms and yes their claim is really true.

Disclaimer:
This is not a paid post.
Chemist Dad is not affiliated with Healing Galing

Healing Galing Products

by Allan D

Here are the products available in Healing Galing office (in alphabetical order). These are the products being prescribed by Dr. Edinelll Calvario, as well as their nursing assistants and trained practionioners to their patients.

*Product*	*Price, PhP*
Banana Soap (135 grams)	120
Black Rice (500 grams)	80
Calcutab (100 tablets)	400
Cleansing Tea (12grams)	40
Eyedrops (10 ml)	200
Guava Soap (135 grams)	200
Healing Oil (60 ml)	450
Honey (8,12,16,24,32 oz)	125,190,250,375,475
Omega 3 – Fish Oil (30 capsule)	300
Organic Vit B12 (20 tablets)	100
Organic Vits B1/B6 (20/20 tablets)	150
Rhizome Pills (200 pills)	600
Seaweed Soap (135 grams)	150
Serpentina (20 tablets)	150
Spirulina – Healing Food (30 tablets)	150
Tawa-tawa Tonic (150 ml)	100

These products are also sold in their accredited distributors. Take time to listen in their weekly radio program at Radyo5 an you might be surprised that there is a distributor in your neighborhood.

I will try to post some information on some of the products next time especially those we bought and used.

Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. Chemist Dad is not affiliated with Healing Galing

Afraid of Getting Lost?

by Allan D

Source

Amusement and theme parks are really in this season. I bet many kids will ask their parents to visit one of them during the holidays.

Where is Healing Galing Office?

by Allan D

These are the simplest ways if you want to go to Healing Galing office not only to buy products but for a free consultation. Their office is located at

Career Development Institute

522 Quirino Hi-way,

Brgy. Talipapa,

Novaliches Quezon City

There are several ways to get to their office.

If you are from the North via NLEx, make an exit at Mindanao Avenue and take the ramp to Novaliches. Turn right at the Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Highway Crossing. Just few meters from the intersection, you will find the Man Automotive Concessionaires Corp. and just in front of it is the Healing Galing office.

If you are from Manila Area, just go to Balintawak Circle and take a jeepney bound to Novaliches Bayan. Ask the driver if he will cross Mindanao Avenue. Just drop before reaching Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Hi-way intersection in front of 7-11 and take few walks backwards.

If you have your own vehicle, it is better to go there during weekends since you can have free parking in front of Eastwest bank beside the CDI Building.

There are other ways to get to their office but the best thing you need to keep in mind is to reach the Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Hi-way intersection and the Career Development Institute Building because their office is just few walks away from the said intersection.

Disclaimer: Chemist Dad is not affiliated with Healing Galing

Healing Galing Visit

by Allan D

My MIL was found to have slight Parkinson's Disease. She was given several medications by her neurologist but it seems that these medications are used for maintenance and not to cure her. I heard in one of my favorite radio program, Healing Galing about the said condition and how to treat it in natural ways.

Last Sunday, we decided to bring her at their office in Novaliches.

Mercury Drugs' Suki DayBook

by Allan D

Good news for Mercury Drugs' Suki Card holder!

Suki DayBook

Captured Moments: Levitation

by Allan D

This photo is taken when Matt tries to reach for the candies in the "pabitin". He was holding balloons that seems to help him levitate as he jumps.

Made to Order Crochet Items

by Allan D

We started selling made to order Made to Order Crochet Items in Momaye’s Shoppe about 3 months ago. Mommy and I agreed that she will take charge of the booties, shoes and sandals while I will do the hats. As of now, I made almost 30 hats with about 20 different designs and still counting. Here are some some of the designs.