CoQ10 – Be Good to Your Heart

CoQ10 is one of the most popular and fastest growing supplements in the US. With more than 8,000 people in the US turning 60 every day, the growing list of ways that CoQ10 benefits emerging seniors is getting a lot of attention.
More than $413 million was spent on CoQ10 supplements in 2007, and the rate [...]

A Request for Help for the Philippines

As many of you know there was a horrible storm this past weekend. This storm flooded 80% of Metro Manila in a matter of hours. It has displaced nearly 500,000 people and caused billions of pesos in damage.
Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (international name – Ketsana) drop more rain on Manila than American Storm “Karina.” dropped on [...]

Teach Your Children to Manage Money

Teaching children about money needs to involve more than allowances and birthday money.
With the horrible state of the global economy, it is now, more than ever, important the we teach the next generation how to be responsible with money.
Having five children myself, I believe that it is never too early to start teaching your children [...]

Celebrating Eid ul Fitr 2009

Today is a special day for our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.
Eid ul-Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. In the Philippines, the day is a national holiday in recognition of the importance of the event to our Muslim citizens. Fitr means “to break” and [...]

Diesel Exhaust Linked to Various Cancers

The risk of ovarian cancer increases with increased exposure to diesel exhaust, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
“Occupational exposure to diesel exhaust has been classified as probably carcinogenic and that to gasoline engine exhaust as possibly carcinogenic to humans,” a spokesman of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki,stated. “Earlier [...]

Manners – Relegated to Our Past?

Not too long ago, The Associated Press reported that bad manners were becoming a hallmark of American society. It said that stress from a fast-paced, high-tech existence was taking their toll on civility and politeness.
The same thing is happening in Philippine society, especially in urban areas. Filipinos, who used to be known for their gentility, [...]

Tip of the Week – July 6, 2009

Ask Questions About That New Drug
Know About the Medicines You’re Taking. Don’t be embarrassed to question your doctor about that new prescription he’s written.
Some recommended questions include:
* What is the name of the medicine and what is it supposed to do? Is this a brand-name drug or a generic version, which probably is less expensive.
* [...]

Are We Ready for 90 Minutes of Exercise?

90 minutes of exercise? Yeah, right!
Even those who work out think that recommendation is too much.
Sixty to 90 minutes of exercise? Every day? That’s what the United States government now suggests.
Even people working out at the gym say most folks won’t consider that, and the experts behind the government’s recommendation say 30 minutes a [...]

Herb Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms and Vegetables

Here is another quick recipe for a busy family. This recipe is healthy and only takes about 40 minutes. Most of the prep work can be done the night before so that you can slip it in the oven and eat in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

Give Your Family a Rest from Daily Stress

If you feel like your family hasn’t had a moment to catch its breath since school started, you’re not alone. Between parents’ work schedules and children’s activities, many families today are coping with levels of stress that were unknown 10 or 20 years ago. Many kids are over-programmed in extracurricular activities; some are also dealing [...]

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