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Trangkaso and being Bakunado

Friday, April 24th, 2009

vaccineTrangkaso is a very common form of sickness. High fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat… these are just some of the symptoms of flu. In my case, whenever I have trangkaso, I experience muscle pain, weakness, dizziness and sore throat.

Influenza or Flu is a virus that affects the upper respiratory tract. That’s why it is normally accompanied by cough and cold. It is passed on from one person to another through the saliva. Sneezing, coughing or though utensils used by a person with flu. You can use a hanky to cover the lower part of your face when you think you are facing a sick person. You can avoid people sick with flu. But, believe me, you are still prone to it unless you become Bakunado!

According to http://www.bakuna.ph, we should all get vaccinated once a year. It is very important that we do all we can to stay healthy. Especially with the state of the economy nowadays. You don’t want to lose a job just because you got sick with the flu and couldn’t go to work, right? Plus, you don’t want to put your love ones in a stressful situation, taking care of you and going on with their lives. And did we mention it is costly, too?

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Hazel after the Bakuna almost two years ago… why the long face, baby?

For our baby, we are not taking any chances. We had Hazel vaccinated almost two years ago. She is due for another one this month. She was supposed to have the flu shot last month but I was too busy to take care of it. Unfortunately, she was sick with the flu last week. The change in weather is affecting her the most, with the temperature so hot these days. Hazel is a very active kid and being sick is like being punished for her. She doesn’t like being stalled from her play time and like most kids, would cry and sulk when being prevented from running around the area. When she’s sick, you can see it in her eyes how she feels so weak but would pretend to be strong for us to let her out of the house to play. Good thing she’s doing great now. Still, we’re not taking chances with her health again…

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“Yey! I am getting a Bakuna soon!”

Flu vaccination is most important in babies, kids and persons who are susceptible to sickness. Go get a flu vaccine now and live a more active life!

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Are You Bakunado?

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

My sister, Vivian, easily gets sick. I remember my mom telling me that when my sister was still a baby, she would get sick again and again. They would bring her to the doctor regularly for check ups and would go home with a number of new medicine for her. My parents were desperate to make her well and they sought the help of another doctor. The new doctor advised them to get my sister a Flu vaccine. It worked like magic! My sister slowly recovered from her bout of sickness and would catch cough and colds but not as frequently as before.

Fast forward 25 years after, my sister is now an accountant, working for a top insurance company here in the country. She just transferred to the company and since she wants to give a good impression, she is giving 200% of herself to her new work. Late nights, 6-day work weeks… my sister is showing signs of fatigue and stress. You can tell that her immune system is low and that she is prone to sickness. It’s like being 3 years old once again.

She consulted the company doctor and she was advised to get a Flu shot. Her medical history was taken into account. The environment she is currently in was checked – most of her co-workers are sick. The doctor knew right away that she will get sick, too, prone as she is. After the flu shot, my sister run a high fever, a common after-effect of a flu vaccine. Better a day or two of fever, than a week of Trangkaso, don’t you think?

Vivian is as healthy as she can be right now. She still has late nights and too much work but the Bakuna is working like magic in her once again. These days, it’s hard to be sick. Aside from being costly, it takes a toll on your body and creates emotional stress in the people around you. That’s why a flu vaccine is important.

For more information on flu vaccine, go to http://www.bakuna.ph now.

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Best treatment

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Drug addiction is rampant these days. You can find a drug dependent in almost every neighborhood. If one of these people belongs to your family, there is a drug treatment you can get for him or her. And treating the dependency is the best way to combat this problem. A stint in a drug rehab is still the best way, the most effective as experts believe. Yes, some people look at a person differently when he or she comes out of a stint at a drug rehab facility. But at the end of the day, the positive effect a drug rehab program will do to a dependent is still what matters the most.

Talk about diet again

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

I believe the topic of dieting and losing weight could never be exhausted. There are just too many facets to this perennial issue that there is bound to be a new angle to it. I just read about that 15-year-old fattest girl in UK who weighs over 400 pounds. How that happened, I just couldn’t imagine. Awareness is really something that should be forced to so many people now. It is imperative that parents monitor their kids’ food intake. Otherwise, there would be a lot of 15-year-old kids weighing like that girl. For me, I will proceed to read more on diet pills online. Acceptance is just the first step. Owning the problem is another one.

Own gym at home

Monday, July 28th, 2008

It would be great to have fitness equipment at home that I could use. It will save me a lot of money as well. I would love the have a treadmill and a stationary bike at home. I have friends who have their own home gyms. It is a privilege that only a few can afford to have. Investing in fitness equipment is costly. I know that from experience because my aunt has her own gym at home. If she only lives near us I would surely go over her house to make use of her gym.

Costly facials

Monday, July 28th, 2008

If you are suffering from acne, there are treatments available for you now. I remember some of my high school classmates suffered from this affliction and in the past, your only option is to have a regular facial to eliminate the spread of acne on your face. And having a facial before was quite costly. Today, there are several acne treatments that one can choose from. Plus, if one wants to have regular facial treatments, it wouldn’t be as costly as before.

Think a million times

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

There are decisions made in a person’s life that he regrets in the end. There will be times when he can do something about the decision made, correct it. There will be times when the decision could result to a permanent damage.

A man who chooses vasectomy normally has the idea that he doesn’t want to impregnate someone anymore. It is a permanent birth control, to be exact. No more offspring for the person who undergoes this procedure. There are failures in the operation, of course. I have read, though, that the failure rate is below 1%. In other words, this procedure is more or less accurate. But what if you had vasectomy and after a couple of years or months perhaps, you want it reversed? Is it even possible?

Yes, it is. And you call that procedure vasectomy reversal. Minnesota Men’s Health Center offers this very type of procedure for men who want to reverse vasectomy done to them. They have a high rate of success in bringing back that ejaculation to men. 97% is really high, based on the 700 vasectomy reversals performed in the clinic.

If you are interested with this procedure, better check out MMHC-Online.com right away. Learn more about the procedure from their web site. Consult with the experts on vasectomy reversal. Now, let me suggest that if you don’t want this procedure, think a million times first before undergoing vasectomy in the first place.

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Red juice

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

I watched an episode of Korina Sanchez’s Rated K about losing weight. She featured the Red Juice that not only helps one lose weight like Phentermine but also helps in curing other illnesses. Quite a number of persons testified to the effectiveness of the product that a friend of my sister tried it. You know what, it really works. She lost 10 pounds already, and counting. She consumed the red juice as instructed and exercised regularly. Of course, it might have a different effect on other people. You just never know if an experimental product like this can be effective to two different persons.

Affordable healthcare insurance

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

These days, getting sick would mean shelling out a lot of money. I should know. With two deaths in the family caused by sickness, financing a hospitalization is something that I never wanted to go into again. That’s why a health insurance is a must now for us. My brother and my mom had none so we really shouldered everything. I am sure you know how costly cancer treatments are.

So if you want to be prepared just in case you suffer from a sickness, I suggest you get Health Insurance Quotes right away and choose the healthcare insurance for you. At BlindCntr.org, you will be asked to enter your zip code and from there, you will be connected to healthcare insurance agents in your area. Study and compare multiple offers. Know what would be the best coverage for you. Let BlindCntr.org help you prepare for the future.

For an Affordable Health Insurance, just go to BlindCntr.org and let them help you get the best healthcare insurance coverage at the cost that fits your budget.

Cause for alarm?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

I was looking in the mirror this morning and I noticed premature wrinkles around my eyes. It might be caused by too much lack of sleep, I am not really sure. It may warrant a trip to the dermatologist to buy wrinkle cream or it could be as simple as a full night’s sleep and some good old facial. We’ll see. For now, I am not overly concerned about it. Yet. If I see this after a week and after a full night’s sleep, well, I might be alarmed already. Who knows.~

Safe and efficient herbal treatments

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

There are so many men and women out there who are suffering from hair loss. You can see them everywhere, in your own neighborhood, in the office, at other places… even in your own home. Of course, there are those who are lucky enough to still have a full crown of hair even in their old age. Then men in our family are one of those lucky ones. Both my grandfathers still have their full crown of hair. My grandmothers as well.

Hair loss is not just confined to old people. There are younger men and women out there who are also suffering from this problem. I have one co-worker who has lost almost 80% of his hair already. Hereditary, he told me one time we had lunch together and I asked him about it. All the men in their family are suffering from premature hair loss. Good thing a semi-bald haircut looks good on him.

So for those suffering from this problem, there is a web site dedicated to guiding you find the best natural Hair Loss Product online. HairlossReviews.net is the web site I am talking about. The site has a list of safe and efficient herbal treatments that are reviewed by the web site’s team. The products are for both men and women. And products are offered at discount prices. Go visit the site now and find the product for you.

Taking up Nursing

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

I learned that my cousin, DJ, who’s the same age as my youngest sibling, James, will be taking up Nursing. He is quite excited about it, been telling almost all of us about his decision. I admire his bravery. I once thought of being a medical student but then I realized I don’t like the sight of too much blood and the smell of open wounds and all. And touching it while doing an examination… Of course there exam gloves that one can use when doing all those examinations but still.

Well, Nursing will be good for DJ. He will be the first medical person in the family. We will support him anyway we can.