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By Catherine H. Tuazon, M.D.      

                                                      

Welcome Year 2005!

With the new year starting just a couple of days ago, many of us are deep thoughts whether we could hurdle problems that will come our way come year 2005. With the present economic situation the Philippines is in, even Asia , because of the tsunami that happened just a few days ago, we are faced with problems that even a simple Juan de la Cruz like me must go through.

But don't worry because I will be sharing with you information that could lessen your expenses for medicines.

The government and non government sectors have validated the use of folkloric remedies of treating common diseases. The following are the herbs and their corresponding indications:

Sambong – for kidney stones

Akapulko – as antifungal e.g. a buni, an-an

Lagundi - cough remeday

Tsaang gubat- for non infectious diarrhea, as antispasmodic

Yerba Buena – for pain relief

Ampalaya – for diabetes, non insulin dependent

Bawang – to lower cholesterol level

Niyog-niyugan – for intestinal worm

Ulasimang bato – for elevated uric acid level

Bayabas – for infection

The government has also designated certain areas where we could buy drugs at lower cost. Please visit http://www.doh.gov.ph for details.

Excerpts : News Bulletin

Green Tea Gains Interest Among Health-Conscious

Business World

July 16, 2004

Unknown to many, this drink was discovered by accident more than 5,000 years ago. Dried leaves from a nearby bush fell into a pot of boiling water, one summer day when Emperor Shen Nung of China was out for a walk.

Curious, the emperor took a sip and developed an instant liking for the drink. Since then, the word about tea has spread and it didn't take long before people became acquainted with the different tea varieties.

Of the four types -- black tea, oolong tea, green tea and white tea -- green tea is said to possess the most unique flavor and medicinal benefits. Though all four types of tea are made from the same plant, the difference lies in the way the tea is prepared.

Green tea, whose leaves are steamed rather than boiled, contains the healthiest and most effective chemicals.

Wonder drinks
Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 26, 2004
p. C-3

Coconut Water

The humble coconut was revered for centuries as a wonder food while also considered a traditional remedy for some health problems. Herbalist James A. Duke cites the use of coconut and its oil as folk remedies for a variety of diseases: bacterial and yeast infections, colds, constipation, cough, fever, tumors, toothache, sore throat, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), typhoid fever, gonorrhea, nausea, asthma, etc.

There is even a story about a woman with cataracts who found relief from her problem by applying fresh coconut water in her eyes.

Weight Loss / Energy Booster

Ingredients:
One glass of fresh coconut water
1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil
Mix well and drink before you start your morning. This will rev up your system, increase metabolism and give you added energy. The natural anti-bacterial properties of coco oil will also protect your body from illness.

If you make this your daily regimen even for just one week, you will feel a change in your vitality and mood.

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