Philippine Health Tips

 Cleaning the toilet must be one of the least liked household chores but as much as we don’t like doing it we know that it has to be done.  Maintaining your toilet fresh, clean and germ-free is extremely important for the well-being of your entire family but who said that you can’t make this chore easier?  Instead of investing in expensive cleaning agents, loaded with harsh chemicals, why don’t you try the following homemade toilet cleaner? It will neutralize the odors, eliminate the bacteria and make your toilet smell fresh all the time. Here’s what you need: Ingredients : 160g baking soda 60ml lemon juice 1/2 vinegar 1 Hydrogen peroxide (3 %, easily available at any pharmacy) 15-20 drops of any fragrant oil Directions : Mix the baking soda and the lemon juice in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Add this mixture in the baking soda-lemon juice mixture one drop at a time. In the end add a fragrant o...

  Keloids are scars which have heaped-up appearance. These scars rise above the rest of the skin abruptly. It has a smooth appearance on the top and usually pink in color.  They are considered as fibrous skin tumors that are benign . They are irregularly shaped and increases in size progressively. Keloids do not get subsided over time like ordinary scars.  Keloids usually start sometime after the occurrence of injury and will extend beyond the injury site of the injury. They can migrate to the surrounding areas of the wound. Both men and women can develop keloids. Cause of Keloids The exact reason for the formation of keloids in the body is not known. Keloids occur in certain people and at certain situations. The possible cause could be the changes in the cellular signals which control the proliferation and growth of cells . Keloids are usually formed at the site of skin damage. The skin damage that can lead to keloid formation includes: Acne Burns...

 A gurgling stomach can cause growling and burbling noises from your abdomen at any time of day. These stomach noises can be a source of embarrassment to you and cause amusement for others.  Even though gurgling stomach noises are usually associated with hunger, there are many other reasons for rumblings in your tummy. Frequent and recurring gurgling stomach noises can be caused by food intolerances, eating too much sugar, a digestive disorder, or stress. The medical name for a gurgling or growling stomach is “ borborygmi .” The noises come from the intestinal muscles contracting to move contents of your gastrointestinal tract along.  As fluid and gas move through the intestines it causes noises like your stomach is gurgling, rumbling, or growling. Along with the stomach gurgling, you may also experience bloating, pain, discomfort, or excessive gas. There are many home remedies that can help to relieve the discomfort caused by a growling stomach. Home r...

Many women relate breast pain to breast cancer, which causes them to get worried. Nonetheless, most cases of breast pain are not related to this disease. That’s why it is good to know other reasons why your breasts may hurt. Most women tend to have breast pain at many times in their lives because it is a common symptom of hormonal changes from menstruation or pregnancy. Inflammation and sensitivity in your breasts or during your period are very common that isn't related to anything serious and can simply be caused by a hormonal change. If you don’t find abnormalities when doing a self breast exam , but you experience frequent pain in them, it is possible that other benign diseases are influencing it. Next we will tell you about the most common causes for breast pain. Hormonal Causes In general, teenagers that start their menstrual cycle tend to feel a certain pain in their breast. PMS can even cause pain before menstruation. Many women suffer from breast pain d...

 Leg cramps , especially during the night, are very common, and they lead to pain in the feet, calves, and thighs, and discomfort which impairs sleep and the overall health. The main causes of leg cramps include lack of exercise during the day, dehydration, and poor blood flow in the legs . They can last from a few seconds up to a few minutes, and in the most severe cases, even up to a few days. Yet, they can be reduced and treated with the help of some simple tricks. First of all, you should increase the magnesium intake, through the consumption of foods high in this mineral, such as yogurt, dates, bananas, dark greens, veggies, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate. These are the 15 Most Beneficial Foods: Bananas Greek yogurt Mushrooms Cacao Tomatoes Quinoa ACV Pumpkin seeds Dates Sardines and salmon Nuts Sea salt Green leafy veggies Molasses Avocado However, the following magnesium oil can be of great help as well. You should rub it on the ...

 Hello everyone, how are you today? Unfortunately, many people around the world have sleeping problems . Well yes, and I also think that we all know that feeling – you turn around all night, you stare at the ceiling, you think about your life, and the next thing you see is the sun coming out and you need to get up and go to work or school. Insomnia – Most Common Causes: There are many different things that can cause insomnia, such as: stress, depression, anxiety, problems at work, e tc. So, when you go to bed, you won’t think about sleeping, but you will think about your problems at work, family problems or you will think about the things, which you have to do the next day. Well, the bad thing about this is that your brain can’t relax and it’s active all the time, which means you can’t sleep. The medical experts also say that some drugs and medications can be the cause for insomnia, such as: heart medications, blood pressure medications, pain medications, antihista...