Philippine Health Tips

Plantar fasciitis can be a real pain in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. If you've ever had pain in the bottom of your foot with the first few steps out of bed in the morning, you've probably had some experience with this painful condition. In active populations, plantar fasciitis is often associated with overuse or a sudden change in activity, and temporarily easing off of activity can be part of the solution. In more sedentary populations, weight gain is usually a major contributor to plantar fasciitis and a weight-loss plan could be of benefit. Whether you’re active or sedentary, however, previous foot injuries, poor arch support, or tight muscles around the foot can all predispose you to plantar fasciitis. While there are some very interesting and advanced treatments to help get rid of your discomfort, there are some simple (an...

The following 8 exercises are taken from Treat Your Own Knee by Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand born Physiotherapist whose McKenzie Method is currently the most studied diagnostic treatment system for back pain. You will have an opportunity to treat your own knee pain and regain pain-free movement with this exercise program. If you are looking to get maximum knee pain relief, it is highly recommended to perform these stretched ten times every two hours before bedtime. Exercise 1: Active Knee Extension while Sitting Begin this exercise in an upright position while sitting in a chair and keep your feet flat on the ground. Gently lift the of your problematic knee and start straightening your leg until you notice contraction in the quadriceps muscle. Keep this position for about two seconds and slowly return to the initial position. Repeat this exercise for 10 times. Exercise 2: Knee Flexion in Sitting position Start this exercise in a sitting position, but keep your body upr...

A boil (furuncle) is a tiny, hard, and painful red lump on your skin which gradually becomes softer, larger, and even more painful with the development of pus its. Skin infection of the hair follicles, commonly caused by bacterium Staphylococcus aureus leads to boils mostly on your face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. A boil that appears on your eyelid is called a sty. And a a carbuncle is a group of boils that appear together on your skin. Poor nutrition and hygiene as well as exposure to chemicals are some of the causes of boils. If you have a compromised immune system or such disease as diabetes then also you may frequently suffer from boils. Most of the times, these boils are almost harmless (apart from being unsightly and painful) that go away in a couple of weeks. Unless you don’t run fever or the pain becomes severe or the boil doesn't drain, you need not worry about paying a visit to your doctor. These home remedies for boils will help you get rid o...

Everyone wants clear, bright, soft, blemish-free skin. But before you spend a small fortune at your local day spa or at the cosmetic counter, you should first try one of the following natural oils that can help provide your skin with the nutrition it needs. While you will find countless commercially made anti-aging creams, many of these formulas are loaded with harmful chemicals which can actually cause damage over the long term, not mention that these creams are extremely expensive as well! Why buy some pre-made product that is loaded with things you don’t want on your skin (petroleum, anyone?) when there are plenty of natural oils from Mother Nature that you can use to give you that beautiful complexion? Keep reading for the 20 best anti-aging oils that will have you looking younger and healthier than ever before! 1.  ROSEMARY OIL Rosemary oil is the perfect oil to tighten skin as well as for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and those tiny lines around the eyes. It ...

Just in case you have not yet heard, smoking is bad. It is directly linked to a host of diseases that rank from really nasty to murderous. Cancer, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, bad breath, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, erectile dysfunction, eye diseases, and the list goes on. Luckily, as hard as it is to quit, the benefits start kicking almost immediately and we just found a way to reverse some of the damage done, even after years of smoking have taken their toll. This miracle drink only has a few ingredients, but it will help cleanse your lungs like nobody’s business and have you feeling better than you have in years. We all know how bad smoking can be. The years of denial and tacit public acceptance have crumbled beneath the weight of scientific evidence, and the tide has turned for a once socially acceptable habit. Now smoking is not seen as a habit of the sophisticated erudite person, so much as an addiction. Today, the habit can even lead to social marginalization....

Nowadays we are exposed to a lot of different products that contain substances harmful to our health. Many of them can be found in our own homes! Certain personal and home care products, products we use in work environment and in the restaurants must undergo some security measures in order to obtain a health guarantee. This way we will avoid exposing ourselves to dangerous amounts of certain substances contained in the below listed products. We urge you to switch to natural, homemade alternatives. 1. ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS Many people consider it a good decision to switch from sugar to sweeteners. Although there are natural ones that are really healthy, you have to know which ones aren't! Acesulfame K:  causes tumors and affects pregnancy Aspartame: related to skin cancer Saccharin: related to bladder cancer, as it is indigestible and is excreted by the liver Sorbitol: it doesn't digest well in the bowels, causes diarrheas, swelling and gases We recommend you ...