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Toothpaste like dentist’s cleaning agent (2 of 2)

Also enhanced

Like the rest of Colgate’s Total products, Total Professional Clean is also enhanced with the 12-hour antibacterial protection, a unique patented technology featuring triclosan.

While triclosan is effective in reducing plaque formation, it could only work for a maximum of two hours. To solve this, Colgate used a co-polymer, which acts as some sort of sealant to prolong the retention of triclosan on the teeth and thus, extend its effectiveness. The result is 12 protection that helps prevent plaque from forming on the teeth. Using silica in oral hygiene is no longer new as scientist found that as early as 1.8 million years ago, humans, as found in their remains, used grass stalks to clean their teeth.

This particular grass, scientists found, contains large numbers of hard, abrasive silica particles. Colgate has started a referral program meant to convince consumers to share Colgate’s latest and highly innovative toothpaste by providing the referred consumer a kit containing a 40-gram tube of Colgate Total Professional Clean, information about this cleaning gel and a referral form that can be mailed to more friends and colleagues.

To avail of this Colgate Total Professional Clean sample pack, one may visit the Colgate Pro-Clean Challenge booths at select drugstores and supermarkets up to January 2009.

Ref: dailyinquirer

Toothpaste like dentist’s cleaning agent (1 of 2)

WHEN was the last time you visited a dentist to have your teeth cleaned? During the visit, you might also recall that paste-like substance applied on your teeth during the procedure.

These sand-like particles are actually silica that acts as polishers your dentist uses to remove stains on your teeth’s surface.

Colgate added this same substance in their latest product called Total Professional Clean Gel.

While this product is not meant to replace one’s twice-a-year appointment to the dentist (for regular checkup and professional cleaning), Colgate’s Total Professional Clean was developed to supplement the days when one is not required to see the dentist.

According to Colgate, their latest product contains high cleaning and polishing silica that promises to provide that so called “dentist-clean” feeling without being too abrasive. Colgate said using the new product promises a 61 percent better surface stain removal than regular fluoride toothpaste while providing 36 percent better polishing than regular fluoride toothpaste.

ref: dailyinquirer

Excessive oxygen causes sickness, aging (2 of 2)

Ionized water

Dr. Yoshiaki Matsuo, PhD, vice director, Water Institute of Japan invented the ionized water unit. In 1965, the Ministry of Welfare of Japan announced that “reduced” water obtained from electrolysis prevents abnormal fermentation of intestinal microbes.

The Izumi brand Alkaline Water Ionizer distributed by Aqualipure (tel. number: 2882231; 2883858; 0922-8563926) is the only one of its kind in the country that produces (for home and industrial use) three levels of alkaline water and two kinds of acidic water.

With each level of alkalinity is a higher ORP. Acid water, on the other hand, can be used for bathing (Note: The skin, eyes and mouth are acidic). Super acid water is for disinfecting vegetables and meats and sanitizing surroundings.

Testimonials have shown that consumption of special water results in weight loss (10 lbs in 2 months), lessens constipation, migraines, chronic headaches, high blood pressure, eczema and kidney problems.

Wellness regimen

Add 2 slices of fresh lemon to your drinking water to make it alkaline. Drink 3 times a day to wash out the acids in your tummy.

In a tub of warm water, mix 1 cup of fresh milk or ½ cup of coco vinegar. This will leave your skin smooth and soft. Immerse yourself for 7 minutes. Rub with virgin coco oil and achieve younger-looking skin.

Affirmation: “I flow freely with the waters of life.”

Love and light!

References: “Alkaline Or Die” by Sam Baroody (dailyinquirer)

Excessive oxygen causes sickness, aging (1 of 2)

WHILE oxygen is essential to survival, sometimes too much of this good thing can cause our body to age faster and get sick sooner.

The process of “putrefaction” can set in outside and inside the body. When food is exposed to the air, microbes invade the protein, peptides and amino acids found in eggs, fish and meat.

Microbes occur inside the digestive tract. Then oxidation produces waste products that need to be expelled from the body.

The presence of toxic waste products causes various conditions: Hydrogen sulfide and ammonia—liver damage; histamines—asthma or allergies; indoles, phenols and scatoles—cancer.

The body’s natural defense is to release neutrophils (a type of white corpuscles). However, for neutrophil to work, there is a lot of active oxygen. Studies have shown that an excess of active oxygen is bad. Protection against oxidation is called anti-oxidant, vitamins and minerals whose function is to prevent the natural rusting away inside the body. This includes A, C, E, betacarotene, selenium and glutathione. They contain natural blockers of the interaction of free radical cells with normal healthy cells.

Excessively offensive stools indicate the presence of toxins and are indications of certain diseases.

There is a powerful weapon against oxidation. It’s called oxygen reduction potential (ORP). While a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and vitamin/mineral supplementation is increased ORP, there is yet another defensive choice—water. But not just any water. Ionized water is the result of mild electrolysis. It is filtered and reformed so that it contains a large mass of electrons which block the oxidation of normal cells.

Take your average tap water with a pH of 7 (that’s neutral). It’s neither acidic (less than pH 7) nor alkaline (above 7). When measured, its ORP value isn’t good enough to fend off free radical damage. Ionized water has the highest of redox (reduced oxidation/oxygen) potential.

ref: dailyinquirer

Good personal hygiene is the best way to prevent disease (2 of 2)

Good personal hygiene consists largely of the following measures, which become instinctive and easy to do when converted into habits:

• Washing of hands with soap and water before eating, or rubbing or touching the nose or eyes.
• Using the toilet for urinating and defecating.
• Washing of the anus with soap and water after defecating.
• Washing of hands after using the toilet.
• Taking a bath daily.
• Washing of fruits before eating them.
• Non-intake of food from ambulant vendors and other doubtful sources.
• Brushing of teeth after meals.
• Regular wearing of slippers or shoes.
• Non-use of other people’s personal things.
• Regular trimming of nails and cleaning of ears.

Incidentally, personal hygiene, aside from preventing diseases, also contributes to good looks and builds self-confidence. - manilabulletin

Good personal hygiene is the best way to prevent disease (1 of 2)

Is immunization really the best protection against communicable diseases? If not, what is?

Actually, the best way to protect oneself from diseases is not through vaccines but simply through good personal hygiene. In instances where a vaccine against a specific pathogenic microorganism is available, immunization is indeed the most effective means to prevent the disease that is caused by the microorganism. Unfortunately, we don’t have vaccines for all infectious diseases. Vaccines are available for less than a couple of dozen diseases, yet infectious agents—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—number in the hundreds.

Personal hygiene refers to maintaining cleanliness of the body. It is accomplished by regular bathing, hair grooming, hand washing, tooth brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, etc. Conditions that can be prevented by good personal hygiene include most cases of diarrhea, intestinal parasitism, amoebiasis, hepatitis A, typhoid and other enteric fevers; fungal and parasitic skin infestations such as head lice, body lice, athlete’s foot, and scabies; eye infections such as sore eyes; dental caries, gum diseases, and bad breath; respiratory tract infections; and body odor.

The value of personal hygiene as a protection against diseases is still not appreciated very well by Filipinos as shown by Department of Health (DOH) statistics. Diarrheal diseases that are caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, the most common of the conditions attributable to poor personal hygiene, still account for a significant number of morbidities and mortalities in the Philippines, especially among children. Worm infestation (ascaris, trichuris, and hook worm) that contributes to malnutrition and anemia is still widespread. In 1997, DOH surveys showed that the prevalence of soil-transmitted roundworms in the country is a high 57% in Metro-Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro. This figure is most likely still true today and probably applies to other areas of the country as well. The 1998 DOH Kilatis Kutis Campaign showed that 33% of those who consulted are affected by fungal skin infection, 35% have scabies, 92.4% have dental caries, and 76.3% have periodontal or gum diseases. Studies on Health and Sanitation conducted by the DOH in 1996 revealed that few school children recognized that poor personal hygiene could cause illness. - manilabulletin

Fruits that soothe and heal

MORE fruitful gifts from Desmond Tate’s book, “Tropical Fruit”:

Malay apple (macopa). In Cambodia, the Malay apple is used to treat fever, and its root is used to manage edema and as a diuretic. In Brazil, constipation, diabetes, headache, cough and other pulmonary complaints are treated with various parts of the plant. Due to their antibiotic content, the fruit, seeds, bark and leaves are said to be effective for ailments of the respiratory system and for high blood pressure.

Tamarind. Rich in vitamin C, the tamarind has many medicinal benefits. Its usefulness to cure fever and as a laxative is known universally. In various combinations, its pulp, leaves and flowers are applied on painful and swollen joints. It’s used as a gargle for sore throats. As a drink, it brings relief from sun stroke. Its bark is used as a traditional remedy for boil, ulcer and sores. When heated, its juice is used to treat conjunctivitis. It’s also a great cleanser of brass, copper and other metals. - dailyinquirer

Calories in Filipino foods (3 of 3)

Rice and rice products (the infamous carbo) contain very high calories, 100 for each of the following: rice (1/2 cup); lugaw (1.5 cup); bibingka, galapong (1 slice); malagkit 91 slice); biko (1 slice); cassava cake (1/2 slice); espasol (2); kalamay, latik (1); kutsinta (1); palitaw, no coconut gratings (4); puto bumbong (2); sapin-sapin (1 slice); tikoy (1 slice); pan de sal (3); lady gingers (5); mammon tostado (3); hopia hapon (1.5); ensaymada (1); bihon, sotanghon, (each, 1 cup); kamote (1/2) ubi (1.3 cups); kastanyas (11 pieces); and, sago 91/2 cup).

Table sugar, one teaspoon, 20 calories; and so with the following: taho with syrup and sago (1/4 cup); ube, haleya (1 teaspoon); and yema (1). Halo-halo (2.3 cups) has 80 calories and pulvuron (1), 40 calories.

Each of the following carbos has 145 calories: buko pie (½ slice); bitso-bitso 1); hopia, baboy (1); hot cakes (1); fruit cake (1 slice); chocolate cake (1 slice); Spanish bread (1); cinnamon roll (1). One half donut has 190 calories; croissant, 235; muffin, 290; éclair, 212, century egg, 135; embotido, 2.5, 187 calories.

As for menu dishes, ½ cup adobong baboy, 302 calories; 1 cup callos, 260; 1 cup dinuguan, 124; ½ cup kare-kare, 103; ½ cup kilawin, 113; litsong baboy (50 g) 273; lumpia fresh with sauce, 273; lumpia with peanut sauce, 403; 2/3 cup of menudo, 144; okoy with tagunton, 184; and, putsero, 1 cup, 282.

Alcoholic drinks: Pure water, zero; beer, 11 oz, 163 calories; cognac, 75; gin, dry, 107 per jigger; ginebra, one bottle, 832; martini, 143; whisky, 107, wine, red, 73 a glass; white, 85; champagne, 85.

As the above data show, it takes a lot of work, a lot of physical exercise, to lose even a pound, and so much easier, so fast, to gain weight. Calorie-awareness is essential to good health. Eating is enjoyable and a healthy appetite is good. It is, therefore, prudent and wise for all of us to be disciplined and live a healthy lifestyle to be able to live longer and have more time, more years, to enjoy the pleasure of eating, besides our other blessings. - dailyinquirer

Calories in Filipino foods (2 of 3)

The average calories burned in 30-minute of any of these activities are as follows: sleeping, 35; typing on computer, 50; ironing, 63; cooking, 86; light housework, 115; mopping floor, 119; shopping, 102; fishing, 119; climbing hills (no load), 232; walking slowly, 106; walking briskly, 120; running slowly, 280; running fast, 384; jogging, 215; cycling, 123; swimming, 311; ballroom dancing, 98; aerobic dancing, 198; volleyball, 96; football, 253; basketball, 265; golf, 140; tennis, 209; and, badminton, 186. Foreplay in sex for 15 minutes, burns about 22.5 calories and actual sexual intercourse for 15 minutes, 67.5 calories (a total of only 90 calories for the entire activity, believe it or not!).

Most of the available information today on calories in the different food items pertains to western and European food varieties. In the Abbott Club Red publication, we found interesting data on calorie counts for various Filipino foods, delicacies and drinks.

The following vegetables yield about 16 calories per cup or 90 g (cooked): ampalaya fruit, ampalaya leaves, Baguio beans, banana heart, cabbage, cauliflower, chayote fruit or leaves, eggplant, kangkong, malunngay leaves, mushroom, okra, patola, onion bulb, pechay, saluyot, and upo. Half cup of the following also provides 16 calories: coconut shoot (ubod), Mungbean sprout (togue), sitaw, canned green peas, sweet corn, tomato juice.

The fruits listed here give 40 calories: apple (1/2), atis (1 fruit), lakatan, latundan banana and chico, per piece; dalanghita (2); duhat (20 pieces); durian (30 g); grapes (10); guava (2); guyabano (1 slice); langka (40 g); lansones (7); mangosteen (3); melon (1 slice); papaya (1 slice); pineapple (1 slice); rambutan (8); santol (1); sinkamas (1/2, 110g); suha (3 segments); watermelon (1 slice); star apple (1/2), buko water (1 cup); banana-que (1/2); mango chips (2); maruya (1/4); turon (1/2).

Thirty grams of the following provide 41 calories: tenderloin, porterhouse, shank, sirloin, shoulder, rump, chicken leg, breast (1/4), meat internal organs (3/4 cups); 1 slice of bangus, lapu-lapu, dalag, etc; bacon (1 slice) is 45 calories. And so with ½ avocado, s teaspoon peanut butter, 5 pieces of pili nut, or a teaspoon of peanut or olive oil. - dailyinquirer

Calories in Filipino foods (1 of 3)

Today, people are more health conscious, and since food greatly impacts our health, we are also interested to know how much calories are contained in a certain portion of each food items we choose to eat. It’s just like watching our budget for our financial health, or being aware of, or sensitive to, what we do and what we fail to do for our fellowmen, for our spiritual health.

Calorie is the amount of energy in food/drink we ingest, and also the energy consumed or lost with any bodily activity. The more we eat, the more calories we absorbed into our body, and the more we exercise, the more we burn or lose calories. The balance in the calorie intake and output determines whether we maintain our current weight, lose weight, or gain pounds.

To find out how much one’s total calorie requirement (TCR) is, one must compute his/her ideal body weight (IBW). The Tannhauser Formula will give us the answer. IBW (in kg) = (Height in cm minus 100) less 10%. Example: If a person is 5 foot 2 inches, the height in centimeter is (62 inches x 2.54) or 157.48 cm. So, 157.48 minus 100 = 57.48. And 57.48 minus 10% (or 5.748) equals to 51.73 or about 52 kg is the IBW.

Now that we know the IBW, we must find out the level of physical activity of the person. Using the Krause Formula, the standard average calories burned are as follows: Sedentary, just sitting behind the desk, 30 calories; average housewife chores, 40; carpenter, 45. To find out the TCR, multiply the IBW with the physical activity, say, sedentary. So, TCR in this example will be 52 kg x 30, or 1560 calories per day. This energy is what is required to maintain the body weight, no loss, no gain.

In general, the average calorie requirement per day ranges between 1500 and 2000. Eating 500 calories more a day (in excess of the total calorie requirement) will make a person gain one pound in a week, and, conversely, eating 500 calories less than the TCR per day will reduce one pound from the person’s body weight in a week.

ref: dailyinquirer

Take this ....

I’m 46 years old. My mom had a heart attack at age 57. Which vitamins should I be taking?

Start with a good multivitamin that meets 100 percent of the Daily Value recommendations, except for iron. As you get older, your need for iron decreases, and excess iron can increase your risk of heart disease. Look for a multi that contains no iron, like Mega-One Iron Free, or Centrum Silver.

Multivitamins like these ensure that you’ll get the vitamins and minerals you need even when you’re on the road eating chimichangas. But there are two other supplements you should swallow daily: You need 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day (with vitamin D) to combat age-related bone loss and colon cancer and 400 IU of vitamin E, which helps prevent heart disease. Most men don’t get enough of these nutrients from food or even from a multivitamin. -men’s health

Weight Loss

How to drop 10 pounds

If I want to lose 10 pounds, how many calories should I limit myself to each day? This all depends on your activity level. There’s an easy way to estimate your calorie intake.

1. Your weight in pounds: __________________
2. Basic calorie needs. Multiply line 1 by 11: ________ x 11 = ________
3. Physical activity. Multiply line 2 by 20 percent if you currently get no exercise, 30 percent for light exercise (2 hours a day on your feet), 40 percent for moderate exercise every day, or 50 percent for intense exercise 3 or 4 days a week: __________ x _________ percent = ___________
4. Your daily calorie needs, add line 2 and line 3: _______ x _______ = _________
5. Subtract 500 (so you can lose 1 pound per week). The result is your ideal calorie intake: _______ -500 = ___________

Ref: men’shealth

A Healthier You (4 of 4)

■ Snacking Smart. The grazing phenomenon of snacking on small amounts of foods throughout the day has caught on! Snacking can have a positive impact on the diets of today. Plan snacks as part of your total daily food intake instead of as extras. And choose lower-fat items, such as popcorn, pretzels, breakfast cereals and fruit.

■ Antioxidants. Antioxidant nutrients-vitamins A, C and E-are thought to help slow the aging process, according to medical experts. Antioxidants can help bolster our immune system, as well. Choose fruits and veggies with yellow-orange flesh for vitamin A. citrus for vitamin C and nuts or vegetable oil for vitamin E

■ Exercise Choice. Will it be running, biking, swimming or aerobics? Choose exercises that you enjoy! Nothing’s worse than trying to motivate yourself for an activity you dislike. You’re more likely to look forward to and stick to a workout routine if you lie what you’re doing

■ Party Foods. No need to skip a party! Just replace those snack crackers and chips with plain popcorn or pretzels. And skip the muffins, sweet rolls and croissants, and go for the crusty Italian bread or crisp breadsticks. Choose fresh veggies with yogurt dip as well.

■ Dining Aloft. Flying somewhere? Special dietary needs aren’t a problem on most airlines. Just call the airline or your travel agent at least 24 hours before your flight to order in-flight meals that suit your needs. Low-cholesterol, low-sodium, kosher and vegetarian meals are available.

■ Water Works. Cool water is the beverage of choice for all people. But often we forget to quench our thirst as frequently as we should. Be sure to drink eight 8-ounce glasses each day for proper hydration.

A Healthier You (3 of 4)

■ Exercise Caution. Exercise is key to your well being. But if you’re over age 40 and not used to regular exercise, consult your physical before starting any vigorous workout program. This is especially true if you’re recovering from an illness or injury or suffer from a chronic disease. Your body’s counting on you!

■ Whole Grain. Choose whole grains every day. For breakfast, select from a variety of whole-grain cereals-delicious either hot or cold. Or try brown rice, bulgur or cracked wheat in casseroles or as side dishes for supper. These low-cost sources add fiber and B vitamins as well as variety to so many meal occasions.

■ Complex Carbohydrates. Go for the grain! Nutritionists are pushing us to improve our diets with complex carbohydrates, such as those found in rice, pasta, cereals and breads. Choose these healthful favorites at every meal. By doing so, you’ll limit your fat intake as well.

■ Iron Insight. Iron is vital for proper oxygen transfer in blood. Too little can lead to iron deficiency anemia, causing a reduced ability to work and a weakened immune system. Adolescent and women of child bearing years are at risk for anemia. To increase iron intake, choose legumes, dark green leafy vegetables and cereals, in addition to meats.

■ Saturated Fats. Saturated fats in foods have a greater effect in raising blood cholesterol than any other dietary factor. Foods from saturated fat and cholesterol. Eating foods made from grains, beans and pasta ore often can help you to reduce your intake of saturated fat.

■ Calcium Concern. Bone up on calcium! Women and teenagers often skimp on dairy foods. Calcium is crucial for healthy bones and teeth. Also, it helps to prevent osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease that affects aging people especially women who get too little calcium.

A Healthier You (2 of 4)

■ Weight Loss. Go slowly in your effort to lose weight. The best approach to weight management is to eat moderately from a variety of foods-limiting those that are rich and high calorie-and to exercise regularly. Quick weight-loss regimens can jeopardize your chances for success and often lack a true nutritional basis.

■ Fat Facts. Diets high in fat have been shown to increase our risk of developing certain disease, such as heart disease and cancer, according to medical experts. Recommendations are to keep our daily intake to less than 30 percent of calories from fat, though it isn’t necessary for every food to be that low. Select grains plus legumes as a lower-fat meat alternative at least once per week.

■ Workout Time. Select a specific time slot for exercise that fits your schedule and natural body rhythms. If you’re an early riser who’s in bed by 9 p.m., choose morning workouts. Try a noontime pick-me-up if you need a break from the daily grind. Night owls prefer to exercise after work or in the evening. Whatever time you choose, consistency is key to workout success.

■ Fat Under Cover. Beware of hidden fat in cheesy casseroles, creamy sauces and dressings, sweet rolls, crackers and chips. It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking you’re eating healthfully when you can’t see the fat. Whenever possible, choose baked or broiled main dish items, crusty breads and low-fat salad dressings.

■ Exercise Often. Exercise is a great way to relieve the stresses and strains of daily life. What’s more, it helps to tone muscles, so you look and feel better as well. Exercise at least twenty minutes just three times per week, and soon you’ll notice the improvements.

■ Sodium Sense. We all need sodium for proper water balance. However, sodium intake may need to be curtailed in some individuals whose high blood pressure is sensitive to the level of salt in their diets. Because only a small percentage of us fit into that category and there isn’t any way to predict “salt sensitivity”, moderation is recommended for everyone.

A Healthier You (1 of 4)

■ Breakfast Bravo. Start with a healthful breakfast. Studies show that on days when breakfast cereal is eaten, people consume less fat, fewer total calories and less cholesterol than they do on a day without breakfast cereal. Furthermore, their diets are higher in iron and vitamin A as well.

■ Fiber Focus. Although scientists haven’t come to complete agreement on the definition of fiber, it’s usually described as components of plant food that we cannot completely digest. But experts agree that we’re not getting enough! Double your intake to 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily by choosing fruits, veggies, high-fiber cereals or legumes at each meal.

■ Dining out. Restaurant entertaining can be a colossal calorie-feast-but not if you choose wisely. Select a veggie salad with dressing on the side instead of fatty appetizers. Try chicken or fish dishes without creamy sauces or gravies. S-t-r-e-t-c-h alcoholic beverages by adding mineral water and a twist of lime.

■ Crucifier. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage-cruciferous vegetables-are loaded with vitamins A and C and fiber. Medical experts tell us there veggies are recommended to help in cancer prevention. Be sure to include them in meals several times each week.

■ Weight Management. For better quality of life, maintain a healthful weight-one that’s manageable and comfortable for you. Scientists suggest there may be a genetic tendency for some people to become obese, but most people just eat too much. By decreasing the calories were consume and increasing the number we burn in daily activities and exercise, weight loss can be achieved.

■ Pillow Talk. Sleep-Zzzzz-many of us say we rarely get enough. Sleep enables our bodies to rest and prepare for the next day. But research studies show that sleep deprivation can be hazardous to our health. To ensure a good night’s sleep, cut back on caffeine-containing coffees, teas and colas in the early evening.